Motivation to drive innovation

Looking for ways to innovate our everyday operations is something that can help make our jobs easier, safer and more efficient – every idea, whether it’s big or small, is welcome in our business.  

We encourage you to share your ideas via MProve, by emailing our innovation team innovation@monadel.com.au or by speaking to your supervisor.  

Check out some of our team’s recent submissions for inspiration! Well done to everyone who submitted an idea for thinking outside of the box.  

Fall Protection – AirDeck

Who: Idea posted by Brandon Dale (Senior HSE Coordinator, M&IS Mining & Minerals North West Region)

Idea: Proposal to introduce AirDeck Soft Landing Bags as an additional critical control for our "Working @ Height" Fatal Risk. AirDeck involves rapid deployment of inflatable PVC bags (2100mm x 750mm x 750mm) that provide a cushioned surface 750mm above ground level.

Many current working at height activities rely on a single layer of control to protect against potential injury - for the individual to hook up to lanyard. AirDeck provides an additional mitigation for the risk of a fatality due to a fall from height.

Potential Benefits: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT - Significantly reduce the potential consequence of any fall from height.

Current Status: The M&IS Innovation team have started investigating AirDeck and similar products – vote to let the team know you like the idea!

Segnut from Engentus

Who: Idea posted by Mark Fitzgerald (Senior Superintendent) from M&IS Mining & Minerals North West Region

Idea: Eliminate hot works in hazardous areas by using a 2-action nut system to tighten and release from the bolt.

Potential Benefits: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT - Elimination of hot works in hazardous areas, especially around screens, belts and chutes etc.; additionally, remove the need to use hydraulic nut splitters that can bring other hazards. PRODUCTIVITY - Potential for big time savings on large jobs from not having to remove seized bolts and nuts.

Current Status: This product has been trialled on customer sites in the past; the team is currently looking for engagement and endorsement from other customers.

AI Supported Tendering

Who: Idea posted by Dion Fleay (HSE Lead) from M&IS Mining & Minerals North West Region

Idea: Monadelphous has many decades of historical execution data that we may be able to use to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The proposed AI platform would incorporate 'lessons learnt', key variables, and relevant tendering "norms" to provide guidance on best practice and drive improvement / growth.

Potential Benefits: RISK REDUCTION - The AI platform could be used to develop and / or "stress test" Monadelphous tender submissions.

Current Status: The M&IS Innovation team have started investigating options for this idea – vote to let the team know you like the idea!