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Reducing injury risks associated with underground coal mining equipment A handbook arising from ACARP Project C14016
What This handbook aims to collate this information in two parts. Part one draws on the information obtained to provide a snap shot of current best practice for the management of underground equipment injury risks. The focus of this section is... Read more
Evaluation of Devices to Prevent Construction Equipment Backing Incidents
Blind areas around construction equipment are a major contributing factor in incidents involving a piece of equipment striking a worker. This paper evaluates several systems for allowing equipment operators to monitor blind areas around equipment. ... Read more
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Assessment of Surface Earthmoving Equipment
This document consists of a template used to assess Surface Earthmoving Equipment. A table containing a list of items from specifications is provided. Compliance of the item, or an alternative method of verification, is to be recorded in the table,... Read more
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Specifications for Surface Earthmoving Equipment
The general specifications contained in this document apply to all earthmoving equipment used in WMC surface mines. They have been developed from the EOFT Standards and statutory requirements. They do not apply to personnel transport vehicles and light vehicles. Where... Read more
ADVANCES IN PROXIMITY DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SURFACE MINING EQUIPMENT
The lack of visibility near earthmoving equipment resulted in six fatalities in U.S. surface mining operations during 2003. These accidents were the result of either a piece of equipment striking another vehicle or worker, or the equipment traveling over the... Read more
Reducing Injury Risks Associated with Underground Coal Mining Equipment
What This project reports the outcomes of the initial phase of the project, including the results of an analysis of the full text field of 1000 compensations claims for injuries involving underground coal mining equipment. Why Working with or near underground coal mining... Read more
Guidelines for Surface Mobile and Transportable Equipment for use in Coal Mines
A guide to the design of mobile equipment to be used at open cut coal mines, the surface of underground coal mines and around coal processing plants. Important safety aspects covered in this guideline include control functions, ergonomics, mechanical and... Read more
Vehicle and equipment access
A pamphlet that discusses the key hazards and safety issues associated with accessing, alighting, cleaning and maintaining large mining equipment and vehicles. Arising from these actions is the possibility of serious injury, repetitive strain or limited operator visibility. ... Read more
MDG 15 Guideline for Mobile and Transportable Equipment for Use in Mines
This guideline addresses the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and operation of mobile and transportable equipment used in mines. It outlines general requirements as well as requirements for design and manufacture of specific components such as brakes, conveyors, fire... Read more
Blind Area Elimination: Video Cameras on Surface Haulage Equipment
What As surface haulage trucks continue to get larger, the corresponding blind areas are also getting larger. Restricted visibility is a contributing factor in many haul truck accidents. The equipment operator did not expect a person or vehicle to be... Read more
MIG equipment Booms
Problem MIG welders and equipment have been damaged due to continual movement. The leads also create a trip hazard on the workroom floor. Solution The MIG is attached to an overhead boom which can be articulated into multiple positions. Benefits Improved mobility and operation, decreased... Read more
Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Spokane Research Laboratory, studied technology and methods that could reduce accidents involving surface mining equipment that collides with other vehicles or workers, or drives over an unseen road edge. These... Read more
Fatal Risk Control Protocol: 2 Surface Mobile Equipment
The intent of this protocol is to eliminate or minimise the risk of fatalities, injuries and incidents arising from the use of surface mobile equipment at all BHP Billiton operations. This protocol applies to all surface mobile equiment (excluding light... Read more
Underground Mobile Equipment Fires
A pamphlet that discuss the possible causes, effects and ways to combat fires on underground mobile equipment. A fire can occur on all underground equipment, this can be caused by a number of reasons, most of which... Read more
Improving access to Heavy Earth Moving Equipment to Complete Maintenance Tasks
Problem Heavy earth moving equipment may be supplied with less than adequate access to key maintenance and servicing points. Solution An audit of access issues relating to new and existing equipment was conducted and engineering controls put in place. These controls and existing... Read more
Loss of Control of Large Mobile Equipment on Gradients
What A number of significant incidents have occurred recently where the drivers of large mobile equipment have lost control of their equipment while driving up an incline. Why The main contributors to these accidents are operators negotiating the incline in to high a... Read more
HEAVY EQUIPMENT RADIATOR CAP REMOVAL TOOL
Problem This project arose out of an identified need to eliminate the exposure to potential scalding and burning from hot water and steam ejecting, if the radiator cap were to be released from the compartment while under pressure or at high... Read more
Tagging Out Equipment
It is important for equipment operators to know when maintenance is being performed on equipment, and that it is unsafe to operate. This can be accomplished by the mechanic placing a blue indicator, such as a flag, in a prominent... Read more
Alternative processes to avoid / reduce use of vibrating equipment. Management of hand arm vibration risks where use of
Alternative processes to avoid / reduce use of vibrating equipment. ... Read more
HSE Approved specifications for fire resistance and hygiene of hydraulic fluids for use in machinery and equipment in mines
This document gives requirements for fire resistant fluids intended for use in all underground mines and gives guidance on achieving a minimum level of safety in their end use application. ... Read more
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