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Reducing injury risks associated with underground coal mining equipment A handbook arising from ACARP Project C14016
What This handbook aims to collate this information in two parts. Part one draws on the information obtained to provide a snap shot of current best practice for the management of underground equipment injury risks. The focus of this section is... Read more
Evaluation of Devices to Prevent Construction Equipment Backing Incidents
Blind areas around construction equipment are a major contributing factor in incidents involving a piece of equipment striking a worker. This paper evaluates several systems for allowing equipment operators to monitor blind areas around equipment. ... 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
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Specifications for Surface Earthmoving Equipment
The general specifications contained in this document apply to all earthmoving equipment used in WMC surface mines. They have been developed from the EOFT Standards and statutory requirements. They do not apply to personnel transport vehicles and light vehicles. Where... Read more
ADVANCES IN PROXIMITY DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SURFACE MINING EQUIPMENT
The lack of visibility near earthmoving equipment resulted in six fatalities in U.S. surface mining operations during 2003. These accidents were the result of either a piece of equipment striking another vehicle or worker, or the equipment traveling over the... Read more
Reducing Injury Risks Associated with Underground Coal Mining Equipment
What This project reports the outcomes of the initial phase of the project, including the results of an analysis of the full text field of 1000 compensations claims for injuries involving underground coal mining equipment. Why Working with or near underground coal mining... Read more
Guidelines for Surface Mobile and Transportable Equipment for use in Coal Mines
A guide to the design of mobile equipment to be used at open cut coal mines, the surface of underground coal mines and around coal processing plants. Important safety aspects covered in this guideline include control functions, ergonomics, mechanical and... Read more
Vehicle and equipment access
A pamphlet that discusses the key hazards and safety issues associated with accessing, alighting, cleaning and maintaining large mining equipment and vehicles. Arising from these actions is the possibility of serious injury, repetitive strain or limited operator visibility. ... Read more
Purchase, Operation and Maintenance of Underground Diesel Engined Mining Equipment
A comprehensive guideline for the design and maintenance of diesel engined equipment to be used in underground mines. The guide covers a wide range of specifications relevant to safety and fire prevention on diesel vehicles. A list of applicable Australian... Read more
Underground Electrical Equipment and Electrical Installations
Recognised Standard on Electrical Equipment and Electrical Installations in Underground Coal Mines to assist in the risk assessment and management of electrical issues in line with legislation. ... Read more
Blind Area Elimination: Video Cameras on Surface Haulage Equipment
What As surface haulage trucks continue to get larger, the corresponding blind areas are also getting larger. Restricted visibility is a contributing factor in many haul truck accidents. The equipment operator did not expect a person or vehicle to be... Read more
MIG equipment Booms
Problem MIG welders and equipment have been damaged due to continual movement. The leads also create a trip hazard on the workroom floor. Solution The MIG is attached to an overhead boom which can be articulated into multiple positions. Benefits Improved mobility and operation, decreased... Read more
Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Spokane Research Laboratory, studied technology and methods that could reduce accidents involving surface mining equipment that collides with other vehicles or workers, or drives over an unseen road edge. These... Read more
Safe Operating Grades for Mobile Equipment
What Mobile equipment manufacturers information on transmission and retarder performance is being misinterpreted as safe grades for use. This misinterpretation may result in mobile equipment being used on steeper grades than those in which the mobile equipment can safely stop, in... Read more
Guideline for the Use of Remote Controlled Mining Equipment - Underground Mealliferous Mines (Part 1)
This purpose of this Guideline is to provide information to assist in the management of risks associated withthe use of remote controlled mining equipment in underground metalliferous operations. The scope of this guideline is limited to issues relating to work... Read more
Guideline for the Use of Remote Controlled Mining Equipment - Underground Mealliferous Mines (part 2)
This purpose of this Guideline is to provide information to assist in the management of risks associated with the use of remote controlled mining equipment in underground metalliferous operations. The scope of this guideline is limited to issues relating to... Read more
Guideline for the Use of Remote Controlled Mining Equipment - Underground Metalliferous Mines (Part 3)
This purpose of this Guideline is to provide information to assist in the management of risks associated with the use of remote controlled mining equipment in underground metalliferous operations. The scope of this guideline is limited to issues relating to... Read more
Reducing Injury Risks Associated with Underground Coal Mining Equipment.
What The project work encompassed analyses of NSW and US injury narratives for equipment related injuries, visits by project staff to fourteen Australian underground coal mines, a US underground coal mine, an Australian lead mine, as well as seven manufacturing sites... Read more
Guidelines for the Use of Remote Controlled Mining Equipment
This guideline produced as part of the Mine Safety Review makes recommendations on procedures in mines where remote controlled equipment is used. The recommendations specifically relate to workplace design, work procedures and personnel training for the use of remote controlled... Read more
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