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AS/NZS 2381.1:2005 Electrical Equipment for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Selection, Installation and Maintenance
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A Method for the Selection of Rock Support Based on Bolt Loading Measurements
A method to assist in the evaluation and selection of roof bolts using in situ measurements of roof bolt loading has been developed by researches of the Spokane Research Center, NIOSH. Both axial and bending forces are measured by strain... Read more
A review of criteria concerning design, selection, installation, use, maintenance and training aspects of temporarily-installed horizontal lifelines
A review of technical information in order to provide a greater understanding into how fall-arresting systems are designed, how they work, and how they are controlled. Key factors regarding selection, installation, use and maintenance; recommendations for those organisations that fabricate... Read more
Report 406 - A review and analysis of a selection of OSH monitoring systems (Working Paper)
Review and analyse a representative selection of occupational safety and health (OSH) monitoring systems currently used in the European Member States ... Read more
Standards which are relevant to the selection and use of electrical switches for safety related controls in mine shaft and
To review the guidance, protocols and standards that are currently available for the selection of suitable switches etc for safety related applications in mine shafts including safety critical applications, the failure of which could lead to major loss of life... Read more
Incorrect Tyre Selection Causes Safety Concerns
What A set of 16 inch light truck tyres were inappropriately mounted to the steering axle of a rough terrain forklift, instead of the correct industrial tires (11R16) required for that application. (There was no property damage or personal injury in... Read more
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Selection and Use of Interlock Devices for Machinery Safeguarding
Guards incorporating interlock switches are of particular value in two applications: Where a guard may have to be frequently removed for clearing/adjusting part of inherently hazardous machinery, usually in a process line; Where a piece of machinery has a number... Read more
SELECTED HEALTH ISSUES IN MINING
Data on health-related illnesses and disease in the mining industry are scarce, and information on rates and costs is not readily available. Substantial amounts of research are being directed to addressing these issues, including work at the National Institute for... Read more
Selected Health Issues in Mining
This paper briefly discusses the current status of some miner health-related issues, including those involving coal dust, silica dust, diesel particulate matter, asbestos, noise, lead, welding fumes, and skin disorders, as well as research and other activities aimed at protecting... Read more
Technical guide to the selection and use of fall prevention and arrest equipment
A study on fall prevention and arrest equipment available to construction industry. A critical appraisal of Purlin Trolley Systems; Safety Decking; Fall Arrest Mats; Safety Netting; Cable and Track-Based fall arrest systems; NASC's SG4:00: The Use of Fall Arrest Equipment... Read more
Guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance and use of steel wire ropes in vertical mine shafts
This guidance covers winding ropes, balance ropes, guide ropes and rubbing ropes.The failure of a steel wire rope while in service is potentially disastrous, particularly when being used as part of a winding system transporting a large number of people... Read more
Guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance and use of steel wire haulage ropes at mines
The failure of a steel wire haulage rope while in service is potentially disastrous, particularly when being used on a haulage system transporting a large number of people on steep gradients. A rope failure during materials transport can allow vehicles... Read more
National Minerals Industry Safety and Health Risk Assessment Guideline
This guideline was commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in response to strong industry support for improvement in the quality of the risk assessment process. It was developed in collaboration with industry representatives and is intended to help... Read more
Control Design Principles
Selecting the best controls with which an operator interfaces with the equipment is critical to maximizing operator-machine performance. This is especially important in confined areas where space for controls is limited and the operator's mobility and ability to generate force... Read more
Lucky Escape from Underwater Truck
What A truck driver sustained injuries to his forehead when the vehicle he was driving escaped his control and rolled over a highwall into a water reservoir. Why The driver was operating a loaded centre-articulated rear dump truck. To speed up cycle time... Read more
Main evacuation and escape strategies training course
Problem A two-day self-escape training course to provide underground personnel with the skills and knowledge to select and use escape equipment and to gain an understanding of escape systems at their mine in an emergency situation Solution A two-day self-escape training course to... Read more
Steering errors and movement time while driving an underground coal mine shuttle car in virtual reality
What The aim of this project is to investigate the steering error and movement time differences between novice drivers in an alternating condition, and an always compatible condition, and an alway incompatible condition. Why The results indicate that the control-response incompatibility inherent in... Read more
Reducing Major Incident/Accident Risk
Key concept is the reduction in the risk of major accident and incident potential in the mining industry will be the way in which we tackle the human factor. ... Read more
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