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Musculo-skeletal disorders, mental health and the work environment
Prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) were assessed from male employees in UK oil and gas industry. The roles of the physical and psychosocial work environment, and of individual factors were examined in relation to reported MSD. ... Read more
Ergonomic Design Handbook for Shearers
The information in this report is structured so that it can be used when designing new shearers or when assessing prototypes. If modifications are being planned on existing plant, or an existing machine is to be evaluated, then the designer... Read more
Minerals Industry Safety Handbook Part 5 : Equipment and Machinery
This chapter of the Minerals Industry Safety Handbook covers the mine site hazards associated with machinery. Sections in this chapter cover hazards and where they may occur (confined spaces, elevated platforms etc.), hazardous plant (pressure vessels, guarding of moving parts),... 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
Shuttle Car Cab Modifications
Problem The current design of the shuttle car cab has resulted in a number of back, shoulder, neck and knee injuries. Solution A shuttle car design review team instigated boundaries and design modifications to reduce ergonomic and health and safety hazards. Engineering solutions... Read more
Providing a user friendly continuous miner
Problem historically, continuous miners have been designed specifically to cut coal and support roofing. Operators had to fit the machine rather then the machine fitting the operators. Solution Complete modification and redesigning of the original machine. Benefits Provides comfort, ease of use and safety to... Read more
Human Factors Engineering Specific Analysis
To provide the reader with information on wether a tool or piece of equipment is accepatable in terms of Human Factors engineering (HFE) design which can be very dependent on the manufacturers testing program prior to marketing. Many HFE issues,... Read more
Influence of Posture and Multi-Axis Vibration Onreation Time Performance and Perceived Workload
Whole-body vibration exposure has been found to negatively influence health, comfort and performance. Performance measures are affected by the task and situation investigated, so it is difficult to make detailed recommendations based on fundamental research. There is little knowledge on... Read more
Rio Tinto Occupational Health Standards: B. Performance Standads: B7. Fitness for Work
This standard applies where a risk assessment has identified that fatigue or other causes of impaired fitness for work could produce a potential for serious injury or death, significant equipment / plant damage, or significant environmental impact. It covers programme... Read more
Longwall 3D Overview
Problem Longwall mining under a sandstone roof, where heavy weightings of strata caused catastrophic damage to longwall equipment, loss of production, sever cases injury to personnel via windblast. Solution Effective 3D view of longwall chock leg pressures, being able to be viewed over... Read more
The Effects of Disaster on Workers; A Study of Burnout in Investigators of Serious Accidents and Fatalities in the U.S.
Based on the anecdotal data, the authors suggest that specific training in working with grieving families and greater organizational support would be appropriate. In addition, utilizing local community mental health and/or pastoral services are suggested ; Contingencies, emergency, crisis, and... Read more
GUIDELINE FOR THE COMPILATION OF A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE ON MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS TO PERFORM WORK AT A
CATEGORIES OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF FITNESS TO WORK; Initial Examination; Infectious disease; Gastro-Intestinal Infectious Diseases; Active, Infectious Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Obesity; Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs; Mental Disorders; Acute or... Read more
Effects of prescribed medication on performance in the working population
Findings from an investigation of the effects of medication prescribed for anxiety and depression on working life are presented. The research used focus groups with sufferers to collect data on the personal experiences of mental health problems and the impact... Read more
Crush Cones on Miner Mounted ARO 24000 1850 Roof Bolter Masts
Problem Operators suffering crush injuries to their hand or arms when inadvertently placing them on top of the drill mast of miner mounted roof bolters Solution Engineering Barrier - high visibility polyurethane crush cones - implemented and complemented with toolbox talks. Benefits Engineering Barrier is... Read more
Fatigue Management: Matrix of Technologies
This document is directed at management systems, wellness programmes and automated systems that draw attention to potential collisions due to physical and/or mental fatigue of operators. It is recognised that there are some technologies/systems that could have been overlooked in... Read more
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