The Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table (EMESRT) was formally established in 2006 by a group of major mining companies from around the world. Member companies currently are Anglo American, Barrick, BHP Billiton, Vale, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont, Rio Tinto and Xstrata.

EMESRT purpose

Accelerate development and adoption of leading practice designs for earth moving equipment to minimise the risk to Health and Safety through a process of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and user engagement

EMESRT Design Philosophies

EMESRT is currently developing Design Philosophies (DPs) for key issues that impact on the human factors design of earth moving equipment. The aim of a DP is to provide information to assist with equipment design so that risks are reduced to an acceptable level. The first eight DPs will be available by the end of 2007, with the remaining seven planned for development in 2008.