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MDG 39 Handbook for Approval Assessment of Transport Braking Systems on Free-Steered Vehicles in Underground Coal Mines
This handbook outlines requirements for design, installation, testing and maintenance of braking systems fitted to free-steered vehicles in underground coal mines. It aims to minimise risk of injury to all mine workers by providing an assessment document to assist persons... Read more
MDG 1 Guideline for Free Steered Vehicles
This guideline describes the safety requirements in the design and use of free steered vehicles. Includes specific details regarding ergonomics, protection and safety of occupants, controls (including remote control), mechanical design, and emergency systems. Testing and approval procedures are also... Read more
Guidelines For The Operational Use Of Free Steered Vehicles In Underground Coal Mines
A set of guidelines outlining design and operational procedures for free steered vehicles in underground coal mines. The Guideline has been prepared to assist with the risk management of the operation of the free steered vehicles. Includes information on roadway... Read more
Uncontrolled free fall of a crane hook
What Crane operators have inadvertently released the auxiliary hoist, sending the hook (100kg) into an uncontrolled free fall. Why On both occasions the driver of the crane has inadvertently released the auxiliary hoist, resulting in the auxiliary hook free falling. Recommendations Recommendations relate to inspecting... Read more
Guidance on the design, installation and use of free-standing support systems (including powered supports) in coal mines
This guidance sets out the key elements for the safe use of free-standing support systems. It is one of a series providing guidance on the design of ground control measures and their safe application and use below ground in coal... Read more
Free Station survey control system
Problem Underground mining surveying operations can often place personnel in unsafe locations when locating control points Solution A survey control system, accessible from floor level, that provides a safer working environment for surveyors and general mine workers, improves productivity and saves costs in... Read more
Free Standing Belt Starter
Equipment approval criteria for free standing belt starters ... Read more
Free-Standing Battery Charger
Equipment approval criteria for free-standing battery chargers ... Read more
Guidance Note on the Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC: 3008 (1995)] 3rd Edition
The air inhaled at work should not contain chemical agents at concentrations which produce adverse effects on health, safety or well-being. To assist occupational health and safety practitioners, employers and employees or their representatives, and regulatory agencies to secure workplace... Read more
ZERO EMMISSION VEHICLE FOR MINES RESCUE AND GENERAL UNDERGROUND USE
Problem Most people associate mine rescue with saving lives. Although saving lives is the most important part of mine rescue work; there is more work involved. A more complete definition of mine rescue is: The practiced response to a mine emergency... Read more
Employee Health and Wellbeing Project
Problem Convincing employees of the importance of health and well being ; Educating them in the holistic approach to health care ; Incorporating resources and specialist care for a semi-remote community ; Convincing the workforce that a happy and healthy state... Read more
Underground Nonmetal Mine (Limestone) Fatal Machinery Accident Bluff City Minerals Mississippi Lime Company Alton, Madison County, Illinois
What A 49-year-old miner with 22 years mining experience was fatally injured at an underground limestone mine. The victim and a co-worker were scaling from the basket of a scaling rig, about 60 feet from the floor. The basket became wedged... Read more
Underground Nonmetal Mine (Limestone) Fatal Machinery Accident Bluff City Minerals Mississippi Lime Company Alton, Madison County, Illinois
What A 49-year-old miner with 22 years mining experience was fatally injured at an underground limestone mine. The victim and a co-worker were scaling from the basket of a scaling rig, about 60 feet from the floor. The basket became wedged... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident July 10, 2002, Yokum Trucking (PDU) Birdseye, Indiana, at Craney Mine Solar Sources,
What A 44-year old mechanic/ truck driver was fatally injured while attempting to free the transmission on a coal haul truck. The mechanic positioned himself under the truck to remove the drive shaft. When the drive shaft was removed, the... Read more
HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LTD. ; HARMONY 2 SHAFT
Harmony 2 Shaft is part of the Harmony Free State Operations and is situated approximately 5 kilometres to the North of the mining town of Virginia in the Free State Province. What A series of seismic events, measuring 2,0, 0,4,and 0,7,... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident, Mine 1, Rockhouse Energy Mining Company, Sidney, Pike County, Kentucky, ID No. 15-17651
What A 21-year old utility man/scoop operator, was fatally injured in an underground powered haulage accident on the 005-0 MMU Longwall Section Why The accident occurred because the mine management failed to ensure that the roadway was free of extraneous material. In addition,... Read more
Partial Burial of a Bobcat
What A skid-steered bobcat operator was buried to the chest by free flowing dust and small rocks while clearing out a dust extraction chute below a large jaw crusher. The operator received minor bruising to one knee. Why An initial attempt to muck... Read more
Safety Management Plan : Workbook
This workbook has been designed to assist in the development and implementation of a site specific Safety Management Plan (SMP). It includes text, forms, flowcharts and examples of completed components of the plan. The topics covered are document control, policy,... Read more
Haul Truck Tips on to Back while Dumping at Stockpile
What A rear dump haul truck rolled over and landed on its tray. The truck had slid approximately 2m down the side of a stockpile and then rolled. The operator exited the cabin of the truck and jumped to the ground... Read more
Breathing Apparatus can get Contaminated
What Compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA), when stored underground may become contaminated with pathogenic mould fungus. This can produce toxins that can contribute to lung disease and contain potential carcinogens. In a recent incident a component of CABA, which was stored... Read more
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