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The Segas Professional software
Problem The constant monitoring of explosive gas in underground coal mines gas is very important for the safety of mine personnel on a day to day basis. The data collected should also allow for interpretation and extrapolation of the mine atmospheric... Read more
Ground Control Issues for Safety Professionals
Falls of ground continue to be one of the most serious causes of injury to U.S. miners. Of the 256 fatal injuries that occurred in mining between 1996 and 1998, 59 (23%) were caused by falls of ground. ... Read more
The challenge of managing upper limb disorders - how can health professionals become more effective?
How physiotherapists and occupational health nurses can become more effective in diagnosis, treatment and management of people with upper limb disorders (ULDs). Objectives: identify current training for OHN's and physios relating to ULDs, identify range of management approaches used... Read more
Geotechnical Considerations in Open Pit Mines
A guideline for the general compliance of Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations within Western Australian. Regulation 13.8 as reference information related to Geotechnical considerations. Also life of mine plan, rock support and reinforcement, pit wall design, monitoring and... Read more
National Standard for Occupational Noise [NOHSC: 1007 (2000)]
The standard is intended to assist employers, employees, unions, management, health and safety committee representatives, safety officers, occupational health and safety professionals and others requiring guidance on understanding and reducing workplace noise exposure. ... Read more
Failure of Flameproof Enclosure - Thread Repairs
What Failure of a number of thread repairs on a flameproof motor. Why Both the Department and the workshop, which conducted the original repairs to the motor, sponsored professional investigations to analysis the failure. In addition the investigation considered the viability of thread... Read more
Anatomy of a Confined Space Fire - A case study and lessons learned
What On April 6, 2000, Tank T-1001 at the Williams Petroleum tank farm at the Port of Anchorage, AK, erupted in flames whiled being cleaned by an experienced tank cleaning contractor Why Fuel trapped in the roof seal ignited by static electricity either... Read more
Anatomy of a Confined Space Fire - A case study and lessons learned
On April 6, 2000, Tank T-1001 at the Williams Petroleum tank farm at the Port of Anchorage, AK, erupted in flames whiled being cleaned by an experienced tank cleaning contractor. Fuel trapped in the roof seal ignited by static electricity... Read more
Changing Minds; a practical guide for behavioural change in the oil and gas industry
Changing Minds provides a practical framework for identifying and addressing behavioural issues in the oil and gas industry. It is intended for managers, safety professionals, supervisors, representatives and other interested parties. The guide provides a review of the information currently... Read more
Safety performance improvement program
Problem Lost Time Injuries Solution A safety performance improvement program with challenging set targets, all of which are supported by a company-wide communications plan. The targets set over a three-year period incorporate the trio of LTIs, production cost per ounce and annual metal... Read more
HSEC Contact Process
Problem The site had a culture based around the original Dupont system that provides little direction to carrying out a HSEC Contact. It is taking some time to alter this culture. The direction provided by management, however, is assisting in this... Read more
Best Practices and Bolting Machine Innovations for Roof Screening
Rock falls in coal mines cause many injuries each year. Most of these injuries are not caused by major roof collapses, but from falls of smaller rocks from the immediate top or roof skin. Even though safety professionals and mine... Read more
Computer Design and Evaluation Tool for Illuminating Underground Coal Mining Equipment
Industrial safety professionals recognize that adequate illumination is essential to a safe and productive work environment. The need for an effective lighting in underground coal mines is even greater. ... Read more
Assessing Fitness to Drive for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers
Assessing Fitness to Drive for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers; Guidelines and Standards for Health Professionals in Australia ... Read more
Making a difference - A basic guide to environmental management for OSH practitioners
OHS practitioners working in an H, S & E role need to understand the relationships between health and safety, and environmental policy, law and practice. Regardless of whether H, S & E professionals have a strategic or day to day... Read more
Factsheet 54 - Corporate social responsibility and occupational safety and health
As an inspiring and strategically important development, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important priority for companies of all sizes and types. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is an essential component of CSR and this presents managers and... Read more
Catastrophic Failure of a Dragline Boom
What The boom and mast of a BE 1370 dragline failed and collapsed into the pit. No personnel were injured. At the time of the collapse the bucket was in easy digging, (re-handle material); the bucket was being dragged and no... Read more
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