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New mining technique improves safety and productivity at Serra Grande
Employees at Mine III, at Serra Grande, located in the state of Gois in Brazil, are celebrating gains in both safety and productivity following the adoption of a new mining method in line with the changing orebody. Serra Grandes continued... Read more
Field Assessment of Control Techniques and Long-Term Dust Variability for Surface Coal Mine Rock Drills and Bulldozers
Airborne respirable dust surveys were conducted at six surface coal mines to investigate the effectiveness of dust control methods used on rotary rock drills and bulldozers ... Read more
Advances in Remote Sensing Techniques for Monitoring Rock Falls and Slope Failures
As part of an on-going study at the Spokane Research Laboratory, several new methods for monitoring slope instabilities are being investigated. This paper describes the potential adaptation of systems such as interferometric synthetic aperture radar, imaging spectroscopy, and time-domain reflectometry,... Read more
Analysis of Pillar Design Practices and Techniques for U.S. Limestone Mines
As underground stone mining expands to deeper cover situations, and more efficient mining methods are utilized, effective stone pillar design methods become more important. Seventy-two stone-mine pillar designs were examined or factors effecting stability and results are presented ... Read more
Evaluating Techniques for Monitoring Rock Falls and Slope Stability
While less than 1% of reported accidents are associated with slope stability problems, slope failures were responsible for about 15% of all U.S. surface mine fatalities between 1995 and 2001. Small rockfalls, which may involve hand-sized rocks weighing only a... Read more
Enhancing chemical risk control for reducing exposure in the workplace through advanced risk messaging techniques
To raise awareness of hazards for those working in particular industries. This study investigates the possibility of presenting information in the form of 'advanced risk messaging' (interactive computer-based methods) to deliver risk messages to people potentially exposed to harm. The... Read more
AS 2380.4 Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres - Explosion-Protection Techniques - Pressurized Rooms or Pressurized Enclosures
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AS/NZS 1826(Int):2006 Electrical Equipment for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Special protection - Type of protection 's'
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MAQOHSC : Publications : Safety videos
This video outlines the SAFE (see it, assess it, fix it, evaluate it) approach to hazard management in the workplace. Detailed examples relating to mining and quarrying applications are included for each stage of the SAFE technique. Observation techniques include... Read more
Best Practice Scaffold Erection 100% Hook-Up - Fatality Elimination
Problem Scaffolders are potentially exposed to falls while erecting and dismantling scaffold. The method and culture of erecting scaffolding had to be amended to ensure 100% fall protection. Solution In response, a single rope technique was developed. This technique anchored an 11mm kermantle... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Belle Ayr Mine RAG Coal West, Inc. Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming ID No. 48-00732
What A 36-year old utility person with 4 years of mining experience was fatally injured when struck by a metal hook which broke loose from the hitch of a truck in front, attempting a tow. The hook pierced the... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Belle Ayr Mine RAG Coal West, Inc. Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming ID No. 48-00732
What A 36-year old utility person with 4 years of mining experience was fatally injured when struck by a metal hook which broke loose from the hitch of a truck in front, attempting a tow. The hook pierced the... Read more
Biological Monitoring
This guideline suggests appropriate biological monitoring procedures for workers who may be exposed to toxic substances. Aspects of this issue including sampling techniques, collection methods, interpretation of results and ethics are addressed. Substances specifically covered are lead, mercury, arsenic, thallium... Read more
Dangerous Goods and Major Hazard Facilities Regulations Guidance Note : Human Factors under the Occupational Health and Safety (Major Hazard
Human factors need to be taken into account when designing equipment, procedures and management systems at major hazard facilities. This guidance note describes the Human Factor HAZID technique to identify human factors within hazard identification. It also covers task analysis,... Read more
Mining and Mineral Processing : Installation of Minesite Groundwater Monitoring Bores : Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 4
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It aims to aid in the construction of bores that monitor groundwater... Read more
SHEC Corporate Management System Standard - The Management of SHEC Risk
This Standard for the Management of SHEC Risk forms a major part of Element 5 (Risk Management) of the Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd (ACApl) SHEC Management System. The purpose of this Standard is to provide a methodology for the... Read more
Programmable Electronic Roof Bolter Controls
Problem The roof and rib bolting techniques used at Crinum Mine have been associated with a number of strain injuries and an inefficient bolting cycle within the Development operations. Solution The team has developed and implemented the concept of installing electro-hydraulic controls on... Read more
SHEC Corporate Management System Standard: Auditing and Review
This Standard forms a major part of the Management System Element - Auditing and Review. The purpose of this Standard is to provide a framework for the systematic and structured auditing of the SHECMS throughout ACApl. This Standard is designed... Read more
Effects of silica dust
Health effects of prolonged and excessive exposure at work to respirable dust of crystalline silica (i.e. mostly quartz and cristobalite) have long been recognized 1. The risk of silicosis (i.e. a nodular fibrosis caused by deposition in the lungs of... Read more
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