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AS 3007.1-2004 Electrical Installations - Surface Mines and Associated Processing Plant
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Roof Support Guidelines For Massive Strata Conditions
A guideline to developing a roof support for areas with massive roof conditions (ie. where overlying strata is stable and does not generally require artificial support). Large rock falls under these conditions have in the past caused serious injuries and... Read more
Radiation Dose Assessment Guideline
This guideline aims to explain and outline the approved methodology in Western Australia for radiation dose assessment. Mine operators need to observe accepted radiation protection practices in order to prevent acute radiation effects and to limit chronic effects to an... Read more
Rio Tinto Safety Standards: C. Operations Standards: C5. Confined Spaces
Rio Tinto standard for Confined Spaces, particularly work in confined spaces. Definitions of what is classified as a confined space and entry to a confined space are provided. Sections of the standard detail: Signage requirements for confined spaces; the Permit... Read more
Rio Tinto Occupational Health Standards: B. Performance Standads: B4. Hazardous Substances
This standard applies to both dangerous goods and hazardous substances, be they process or non-process materials. It covers hazard evaluation, control programme design and control programme evaluation, to ensure that employees, contractors and third parties will not suffer adverse health... 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
GUIDELINE FOR THE COMPILATION OF A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE TO COMBAT ROCK FALL AND ROCK BURST ACCIDENTS IN TABULAR
Mine Rock Fall and Rock Burst Incident Analysis; Terms and Definitions; Risk management; Strategies: Overall Mine Stability; Shallow Hard Rock Operation; Deep Hard Rock Operations; Protection of Mine Accesses/Exits; Stability of Tunnel and Service Excavations; Mineral Excavation Process (Stoping); Rock-Breaking;... Read more
Guidelines for Corporate Crisis Management Planning
What is a crisis? Perhaps the best definition of a crisis would be a sudden event or set of circumstances that could significantly affect a company’s ability to carry out its business, damages a company s reputation and/or threatens the... Read more
Rotational Shiftwork.
What is the definition of "rotational shiftwork". Are there adverse health and safety effects to working shifts. What are the effects on circadian rhythms? What are the changes in sleep patterns? What are the gastrointestinal disorders associated with... Read more
Railway Ore Car Single Point Brake Cylinder Isolation
Problem Concern for the risk and injury associated with isolating the brakes on railway carriages to perform a brake block change out. Solution implementation of a single definite brake cylinder isolation to prevent air entering the brake cylinder and drain any air left... Read more
Dangerous Goods Safety Guidance Note: Licensing and Exemptions for Storage and Handling
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