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Developing a prototype decision aid for determining the risk of work systems at height when using temporary access systems
Access to height has associated risks of falls of people and objects that can arise due to structural and procedural inadequacies. Previous research suggests that the basic risks are not sufficiently controlled across industry, and that the injury rate in... Read more
Temporary Barricade To Manage The Fall Hazard When Working On Top Of Loaders
Problem Working on top of loaders, especially when accessing the transmission, exposes a worker to a fall hazard that requires effective management. . . Solution The removable railing solution was developed by two of Osbornes underground technicians . . . Benefits The temporary barricade... Read more
Temporary Barricade To Manage The Fall Hazard When Working On Top Of Loaders
Problem Working on top of loaders, especially when accessing the transmission, exposes a worker to a fall hazard that requires effective management. . . Solution The removable railing solution was developed by two of Osbornes underground technicians . . Benefits The temporary barricade allows a... Read more
Temporary shift in hearing loss study at Great Noligwa
Many miners are exposed to one of the most insidious work-related diseases in the industry that of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The worst thing is that they don't know it's happening until it's too late, says Tsedi Taela, head of... Read more
Guidelines For Roof Bolting With an Automated Temporary Roof Support (ATRS) System
The ATRS system shall be maintained as approved and in proper working condition. A registered engineer shall certify each ATRS system. The certifications shall be available at the mine for review ... Read more
Fatal Roof Fall Acident, Rockhouse Mine #1. Sidney, Kentucky. U.S.A.
What A section of draw rock fell from the roof in the area immediately inby permanent support fatally injuring him Why Employees being allowed to work inby permanent or temporary roof support Recommendations Sound and vibration tests, or other equivalent tests should be made prior... Read more
Mine Closure Guideline for Minerals Operations in Western Australia
This guideline aims to serve as a framework for planning for mine closure before, during and after mining operations. It lists relevant Western Australian legislation and guidelines that should be consulted and gives a flow chart of the closure planning... Read more
Rio Tinto Occupational Health Standards: B. Performance Standads: B9. Travel and Remote Site Health
This standard covers the general travel health issues associated with temporary site visits, health issues associated with working in remote areas, and altitude sickness. It covers travel health programme design and management, to ensure that employees, contractors and third parties... Read more
Stand-Alone Fire Extinguishers
Problem How to place a fire extinguisher in a location where there are no mounting points or the immediate work area is not in a fixed location. The extinguishers need to be located in an environment that gave consideration to potential... Read more
Burty-Weise Bar
Problem Several problems arose when fixing the wire starter rope on the Heusker Mesh to the roof in front of the support canopies, using hand held roof bolters and 4 foot roof bolts: Means of temporary support of mesh to roof... Read more
Fatal Machinery Accident, Blacksville No. 2 Mine. Wana, West Virginia. U.S.A.
What Welding a catwalk support bracket to the edge of an opening in the fourth floor deck of Prep Plant, the victim squatted down on scaffold board to look at a weld. He was pulled back into the washer when... Read more
Fatal Roof Fall Acident, Rockhouse Mine #1. Sidney, Kentucky. U.S.A.
A section of draw rock fell from the roof in the area immediately inby permanent support fatally injuring him. Employees being allowed to work inby permanent or temporary roof support ... Read more
Electrical Extension Cords
Electrical extension cords can be a source of fires and electrical shock when misused at the mine or at home Use extension cords only when necessary and only on a temporary basis. ; Replace cracked or worn extension cords. ;... Read more
Underground Coal Mine Fatal Fall of Roof Accident Sebastian County Coal Mine Mid-America Mining & Development, Inc. Hartford, Sebastian County,
What A 38-year old miner helper was killed in the unsupported crosscut opening by a roof fall. The miner helper had approximately 5 weeks total mining experience Recommendations The roof should be thoroughly examined to determine loose and unsafe areas of roof... Read more
Underground Coal Mine Fatal Fall of Roof Accident Sebastian County Coal Mine Mid-America Mining & Development, Inc. Hartford, Sebastian County,
What A 38-year old miner helper was killed in the unsupported crosscut opening by a roof fall. The miner helper had approximately 5 weeks total mining experience Why Failure to support the newly exposed side cut area before cleaning the floor in... Read more
Investigation of the Jacking Force Capability of Tunnel Liners
Steel liner plates, which are bolted together to form a shell, are commonly used to provide temporary protective linings in the tunneling industry to ensure the stability of the tunnel and safety of the workers until more permanent ground reinforcement... Read more
Issue 206 - New forms of contractual relationships and the implications for occupational safety and health
Contractual relationships cover not only employment contract types — temporary contract and part-time contracts for example — but also the use of subcontracting ... Read more
Rail track and associated equipment for use underground in mines
This guidance covers rail track used underground in mines by locomotive and rope-haulage systems, to transport people, equipment, material supplies and minerals. It does not apply to temporary trackwork, or to light-duty trackwork used solely for mineral or material transport... Read more
Fatal Roof Fall
What A mine worker was fatally injured while erecting roof supports in front of a roadheader machine. Why The roadheader was driving a cut-through in coal when production stopped to allow mesh and bolts to be installed. The roof bolts were being installed... Read more
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