Dr Nikky LaBranche
Research Fellow – OHS in Mining
MISHC
Journal Articles
Barnes, Hayley, Mathieu, Sharna, Glass, Deborah C, Sim, Malcolm R, Fritschi, Lin, Dickinson, Joanne L, Chambers, Daniel C, Driscoll, Tim R, Edwards, Graeme, LaBranche, Nikky, Jones, Catherine, Bourke, Jane E, Hoy, Ryan F, Jenkins, Christine R, Apte, Simon, Holland, Anne and Tikellis, Gabriella (2025). Silicosis research priorities for health care, research, and health and safety professionals, and for people exposed to silica in Australia: a research priority setting exercise. Medical Journal of Australia mja2.70013. doi: 10.5694/mja2.70013
LaBranche, Nikky, Wightman, Elaine, Teale, Kellie, Johnstone, Kelly and Cliff, David (2023). Method for the analysis of respirable airborne particulates on filter using the mineral liberation analyser. Minerals, 13 (12) 1526. doi: 10.3390/min13121526
LaBranche, Nikky, Teale, Kellie, Wightman, Elaine, Johnstone, Kelly and Cliff, David (2022). Characterization analysis of airborne particulates from Australian underground coal mines using the mineral liberation analyser. Minerals, 12 (7) 796, 796. doi: 10.3390/min12070796
LaBranche, Nikky, Keles, Cigdem, Sarver, Emily, Johnstone, Kelly and Cliff, David (2021). Characterization of particulates from Australian underground coal mines. Minerals, 11 (5) 447, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/min11050447
Conference Papers
LaBranche, Nikky, Cliff, David, Johnstone, Kelly and Bofinger, Carmel (2021). Respirable coal dust and silica exposure standards in coal mining: science or black magic?. 2021 Resoure Operators Conference, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 18-20 February 2021. Wollongong, NSW Australia: University of Wollongong.
LaBranche, N. and Cliff, D. (2020). What don't we know about dust? A strategic assessment of gaps in the understanding and management of particulates in the resources sector. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Cliff, David, LaBranche, Nikky, Shepherd, Mark and Djukic, Fritz (2018). Improving respirable coal dust exposure monitoring and control. 2018 Coal Operators ' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 7-9 February 2018. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: AUSIMM.
LaBranche, Nikky (2018). Emerging trends in injuries in the underground coal sector: an analysis of Queensland data from 2006-2017. 18th Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 7-9 February 2018. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: University of Wollongong.
LaBranche, Nikky (2017). Emerging trends in injuries in the underground metalliferous sector - an analysis of Queensland data 2006-2016. 13th AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2017, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-18 October 2017. Gold Coast, QLD Australia: AusIMM.
LaBranche, N. and Callinan, G. (2016). Organisational factors in fatalities and high potential incidents. International Mine Management 2016, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 22-24 August 2016. Brisbane, QLD Australia: AusIMM.
LaBranche, N. (2016). Safety management planning for gas management. 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Phenix, AZ USA, 21-24 February 2016. Englewood, CO USA: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Thesis
LaBranche, Niccolle (2024). Characterising the Nature of Respirable Dust in Underground Coal Mines to Inform the Assessment and Management of Respiratory Health Risks to Coal Mine Workers. PhD Thesis, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/0889adc