MINING HAZARDS DATABASE

This Excel workbook applies to Hazards in Coal Mining Operations and their Methods of Control
The data in this workbook was compiled by assessing the hazards that could exist in each coal mining activity or element, the mechanisms driving those hazards and controls needed for those mechanisms. The original data came from multi disciplinary teams of mineworkers, mine management, inspectors of mines, and where relevant, experts from other fields. Prior to this spreadsheet version, the initial database was written by the then Technical Services Unit of the Queensland Mines Inspectorate in Lotus Notes format. NOTE - Although developed for use in the coal mining industry, many of the hazards, mechanisms and controls are applicable in metalliferous mines, quarries, general construction work and bulk transportation. This particularly applies to hazards such as diseases, exposure to noise, vibration and dust contained in the General section WORKBOOK The information in the workbook has five accessible sections - General Mining Hazards, Surface Mining Hazards, Underground Mining Hazards, Alerts by Hazard, and Heirarchy of Controls. The first 3 sections are divided to cover the Hazards and Methods of Control. This follows the format of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001 .

Effective control of Hazards: should be ordered as per Heirarchy of Controls (see link).
To access any section click on the section hyperlinks below Definition of Hazard (s19) from Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 A Hazard is a thing or a situation with potential to cause injury or illness to a person.

Hierarchy of Controls

General Mining Hazards

Surface Mining Hazards

Underground Mining Hazards

and / or

Alerts by Hazard

WORKSHEETS The main activities in each section are accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks on each sections introduction screen. Each main activity worksheet contains, as a minimum, a listing of hazards, associated mechanisms that can cause those hazards, controls that could be adopted and references that can be consulted. Some main activity sheets with many facets are further subdivided into sub activity categories. NOTE There are hyperlinks from the Hazard worksheets to Significant Incidents, Safety alerts and Safety Bulletins, and links from the respective incidents, alerts and bulletins sheets to the Hazard worksheets. To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink at the start of each main activity area To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.
This spreadsheet is controlled electronically. Current copy is the available copy on the internet.

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GENERAL MINING HAZARDS

LIST OF MAIN ACTIVITY AREAS. THESE WORKSHEETS APPLY TO ALL MINING OPERATIONS.
To view HAZARDS, MECHANISMS and CONTROLS click on main activity hyperlinks below. Click on MENU on each sheet to return to start. Contaminated Air Fitness for Duty Manual Handling Radiation Hazardous Stored Substances Energy Working Environment
To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.

Dust Hazardous Substances Mine Worker Rehab Risk Management Hearing Vibration Loss

Exposure to Heat Hygiene Noise_Hearing Loss Safety Management Working Hygiene in / near water PPE

Fatigue Lighting Physiological

Slipping - Tripping Working Lighting near fixed equipment

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SURFACE HAZARDS
LIST OF MAIN ACTIVITY AREAS. THESE WORKSHEETS APPLY TO SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS
To view HAZARDS, MECHANISMS and CONTROLS click on main activity links below. Click on MENU on each sheet to return to start Confined Spaces Dredging Electrical Equipment Operation Explosions

Explosive Manufacture

Explosive Tools

Explosive Use Non-mobile Equipment (Bins, buildings) Tailings Dam, Dumps

Feeders - Reclaimers Stockpiles, Handling, Dumping, Reclaiming

Ground Control - Spoil

Highwall Mining

Mobile Equipment

Sumps, Drainage

Stockpiles

Trenching

To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.

Go to Main Section Menu

UNDERGROUND HAZARDS
LIST OF MAIN ACTIVITY AREAS. THESE WORKSHEETS APPLY TO UNDERGROUND COAL MINING OPERATIONS
To view HAZARDS, MECHANISMS and CONTROLS click on the main activity links below. Click on MENU on each sheet to return to start Blindshaft, Raise Boring Explosive Mixture Sources Coal Production Explosives Use Coal Storage Fire Drifting Operations Fire Fighting Electrical Gas Mine Design Strata Control

General U/G construction

Ignition Sources
Restricted Items Ventilation

Irrespirable Atmosphere
Sealing Operations

Mechanical Shaft Sinking

Provision of Services Transport

To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.

Go to Main Section Menu

Safety alerts
Alert no. & web link
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Link to HAZARD Worksheet

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Mobile Equipment (surface) Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Explosions (surface) Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Stockpiles Unplanned movement of material in ROM hopper Working Environment Aerosol propellant ignition Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase Mobile Equipment Mobile Equipment Fatality involving front end loader Stored Energy Failure to implement controls: Blast exclusion zone Noise_Hearing Loss Office of the Commissioner - Occupational Noise Fatigue Rear dump truck collision and fatigue SA291: Fatality on a minesite Working near fixed equipment Mobile Equipment (surface) Alloy rim cracking failure Coal mine worker hit by loose discharge hose Risk Management Risk Management Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Fitness for Duty Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Haz Subs Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen Chieftain 2-deck screening plants Stored Energy Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Working Environment Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Working Environment Emergency refuge bay explosion Explosive Mixture Sources Park safely to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement Mobile Equipment Mobile Equipment Articulated dump truck rollover Stored Energy Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Mobile Equipment Rear boom arm pivot failure on load haul dump unit Stored Energy Hydraulic hoses fail on excavator boom Ignition Sources Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole Working Environment Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Stored Energy Longwall fluid-injection injury Provision of Services Managing underground coal mine contractors Contaminated Air Open cut blast fume Provision of Services Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Stored Energy Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Managing hot-seat changeovers Working Environment Blast exclusion zones Stored Energy Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units Stored Energy Earthmover tyre and rim safety Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine systems Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer Rail safety at coal mines Fire on an underground loader Electric shock from welding equipment Safe operation of light vehicles Injury while working from a loader bucket Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Stored Energy Trucks tipping over the edge Driving while fatigued Fatigue Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Stored Energy Rear Dump Truck Drives Over Light Vehicle Haz Subs Risk of nervous system disorder from inhaling electrical cleaning solvent vapours containing 1 Bromopropane Mobile Equipment (surface) Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Fatal Accident - Loader Enters Open Stope Flushing Canister Bursts Stored Energy Apprentice Injured While Maintaining Mobile Crusher Flameproof Alternator Electrical Protection Systems Arcing Fault Causes Flash Burns and Equipment Damage Electrical (surface) Man Basket Security Fatal Impact of Light Vehicle into Rear of Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment (surface) Unplanned Movement of Towed Equipment Mobile Equipment (surface) Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Mobile Equipment (surface) 6" Gate Valve Failure Mechanical Uncontrolled Acceleration of Light Vehicle when 2-Way radio was used Fatal Crush Injury on Exploration Site Mobile Equipment (surface) Light Vehicle Rim Cracking Mobile Equipment (surface) Dozer Falls from Bench Contamination of Fresh/Potable Water Supply Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Recent Electrical Equipment Failures and Workmanship Issues Crushed Between Mobile Equipment Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Machinery Operating Zones Fatality Involving Mobile Crushing Plant Capsized Pump Pontoon Management of Contractors and Contractors' Obligations Product Recall: City Technology 4CF Carbon Monoxide Sensor Mine Worker Suffers Chemical Burns to Eyes due to High Pressure Fluid Release Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Failure of Co-Disposal Basalt-Lined 'Y' Piece Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Failures of Flameproof Plug and Receptacle Vehicle/Mobile plant support stands Failure of Lifeline/Fall Arrest Equipment Hand Crushed in Longwall Bretby Cable Handler Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Light Vehicle / Heavy Vehicle Interaction Mobile Crib Hut Blown Over During Storm Mine Worker Contacts 11kV Overhead Powerline Rubber Tyred Equipment Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 Series 1 Wheel Loader Uncontrolled Rock fall from a Dig face Stored Energy While Manual Handling Strata Support Failure Incorrect Isolation of Conveyor Shuttle Car Lunged Forward Machinery "No Go" Zones Compressed Air Pipeline Failure Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Trailing cable damage at longwall midface Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories Legionnaires Disease Park brake failure, truck rolls away Oil filled circuit breaker failure High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars Vehicle loading cranes - operating hazards Fire on a personnel transport vehicle Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray Monorail incident Theft of explosives Dump truck steering becomes inoperative Tyre handler clamping fork failure Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails Fatal fire at quarry residence Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured Ventilation control devices Fixed grinder wheel failure Ground Control-Spoil Dumps Mobile Equipment (surface) Ignition Sources Transport Mobile Equipment (surface) Mechanical

Haz Subs Mobile Equipment (surface) Mobile Equipment (surface) Coal Production Mobile Equipment (surface) Working Environment Coal Production Ignition Sources Mobile Equipment Non Mobile Equip, (surface) bins, buildings Electrical (surface)

Ignition Sources

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Care With Neutral-Connected Impedance Systems, Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Conveyor inspections SA 122: Detection of methane layering Conveyor collapses due to rope failure Swivel gantry collapse Injury to driller from flying materials from drill hole Serious Injury To Two Persons While Cleaning Car Body of an Excavator Underground loader electrical fault Care with neutral-connected impedance systems Forklift tyne frame failure Hoist rope failure injures visitor Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings Fire at an M I B C pump Ten year old injured at his father's quarry Bare electrical conductors Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Gas barbecue safety Rear hub failure and subsequent fire Disabled safety shut down circuit 'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Articulated water truck rolls over Quick release victaulic pipe couplings without safety clips could be deadly Eye penetration injury whilst grinding Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck Inappropriate safety props Restricting access to hazardous areas, how important are safety rills/berms? Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants Electric shock from nylon jacket Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Gloving of roof bolts Sulphide dust Incorrect truck service manual Fire in multi-floor screen house Mobile crane drops load Underground vehicle engine flame Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Failure of an isolation device Exposure to U.V. radiation from mercury vapour lamp Exothermic jointing kits Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Dumping over tip heads Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Contractor struck by bull gear cover Drill rig feed table cracks Hose drum weighing 10 Kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Amputation of part of thumb Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes a 18Kg projectile Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Electric shock from circuit breaker test Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Welding around borecole Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Dragline operation when personnel in pit Eimco 913 lhd runaway Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection Canister fire suppression system failure Buried 11Kv cable damaged Communication with emergency services Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Gecko's damage switchboard Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Exposed live conductors underground Non-compliant back to back coupler Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope Semi-trailer tips over on side Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Remote control malfunction Blasting incident - high potential Faulty ladders and emergency procedures Check energy sources isolated before work commences Aluminium gas cylinders Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Electric motor overheats Tyre rim assembly blew apart Mobile crane splits in two On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Safe working positions Arm caught in machinery Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Unplanned movement of equipment Look after electrical protection back up batteries Wire feed unit welder energised the job 13 meter fall off bosun's chair down mine shaft Correct use of porta-powers Hydraulic ram failure Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Safe use of manboxes Performance of electrical work Fras hose rupture Hydraulic ram failure Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Highwall pump incident Toe amputation by drill string Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Coal reclaim tunnel incident M8750 dragline hit franna crane Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Flammable gas demands constant vigilance Failure to isolate compressed air line

Mobile Equipment

Electrical (surface) Electrical (surface) Electrical (surface) Mobile Equipment (surface)

Mobile Equipment (surface) Explosive Mixture Sources Explosive Mixture Sources Coal Production Electrical Working Environment Strata Control Explosives Use Working Environment Working Environment Equipment Operation Transport Mobile Equipment (surface) Equipment Operation Radiation Working Environment Working Environment Mobile Equipment (surface) Ground Control - Spoil dumps Mechanical Electrical (surface) Electrical Explosives Use (surface) Electrical (surface) Mobile Equipment (surface) Safety Management Equipment Operation Mobile Equipment (surface) Working Environment Safety Management Stored Energy Explosives Use Electrical (surface) Stored Energy Ignition Sources Ground Control-Spoil Dumps Mobile Equipment (surface) Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mobile Equipment (surface) Working Environment Safety Management Electrical (surface)

Mobile Equipment (surface) Ignition Sources Electrical (surface) Strata Control Electrical Working Environment

Electrical (surface) Mechanical Explosives Use (surface) Working Environment Mechanical Restricted items Mechanical Vibration Mobile Equipment (surface)

Mechanical Ignition Sources Mechanical Ground Control-Spoil Dumps Working Environment Electrical (surface) Working Environment Stored Energy Transport Electrical (surface)

Equipment Operation Mechanical Electrical (surface) Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Stored Energy

Safety bulletins
Bulletin no. & web link
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Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of roadway dust Preventing serious hand injuries Xanthates in mining Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Storm season is coming - be prepared! Drowning hazards at mines Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Working safely with tyres: highway-style trailer haulage Pressure build up in silos Risk management of heat exposure in mining Storm season is coming be prepared! Equipment fires, investigation and response Mine road safety Health risks of smoking synthetic cannabinoids Preventing excavators from rolling over Exploration permit coal (EPC) legislative requirements Construction of seals Recall of faulty Bulbeck 4.5 and 9 kg fire extinguishers Safety and health management system - water management plans Resuming operations after severe weather Integrity testing of earthmover rims Severe weather preparedness Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Retrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle roll-over Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Excessive watering of haul-roads Sunlight and UV Radiation Severe weather events Heat Stress Brake problems on On-Highway Trucks at Mines Underground Coal Mines - Diesel Engine Inlet Manifold Flame Trap issue Management of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Duty of Care to Mine Workers in Camps or On-Site Accommodation Fires on Mine Sites Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Malfunction Construction Work on Mines & Quarries Diesel Engine - Turbocharger Fires Product Alert/Recall Lessons of mine segregation must be applied Activities on Narrow Benches at Mines and Quarries Flood Recovery In Mines Earthmover Tyre and Rim Safety The Presence of Chrysotile (White Asbestos) in Brake and Clutch Linings Isocyanates from 2-Pack Paints and Use of Polyurethane Resins in Mining Switchboard Incoming Supply Hazards Shock from an Electrostatic Discharge Hazards of Stored Energy Earth Fault Current Limiter Parameters Managing high pressure fluids and gases Shuttle car cable hazards-underground coal mines Integrated tool carrier risk management Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Trailing cable management - cable towers Reliable communications systems for remote mines Audible alarms on mobile equipment Vehicles hitting overhead powerlines Safety and maximisation of tyre life First aid and medical treatment for the injured Use of retro-reflective tape on work clothing Isolation of plant containing stored energy Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions Mobile equipment access Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines Manufacturers' bulletins Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Residual current devices Working on compressed air lines Testing of conveyor pull wire activated emergency stops 24 volt high intensity discharge lights Unsecured flooring on walkways Managing visitor safety Excavation edge protection Light vehicle incidents Rigger hurled to ground by runaway cable Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites Reject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Energy sources include capacitors Switchboards - exposed live parts Fitness for work Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Effect of electric field stress on cable terminations Siemens photo-flex E.P.V. cable Incidents of snapping of downlines Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation Methane gas monitor response times Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity Control of purchased or hired equipment Control of visitors/contractors at quarries Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Hazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Managing the risk at unsupervised mine sites Use of restraining devices on hoses Use of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes Fall hazard from quarry trucks Uncontrolled movement of vehicles Contractors equipment - compliance issues #2 Handling and management of surface trailing cables Information from high safety risks Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground Underground opal mines possible water inrush from nearby opencuts Recent fatalities at mines Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings

Links to HAZARD worksheets Electrical (surface) Mobile Equipment (surface)

Hazardous Substances Mobile Equipment (surface) Mobile Equipment Working Environment Mine Design Contaminated Air Ignition Sources Mobile Equipment Working Environment Radiation Risk Management Safety Management Safety Management Fitness for Duty Safety Management

Working in, near water Mobile Equipment Risk Management Mobile Equipment

Electrical (surface) Exposure to heat Exposure to heat Mobile Equipment Dust Fire

Fire

Working in, near water Dust

Stored Energy

Contaminated Air Provision of Services Electrical (surface)

Stored Energy

Safety Management Electrical Working Environment

Safety Management Mobile Equipment (surface)

Equipment Operation Non Mobile Equip, bins,

Fitness for Duty

Ventilation Ventilation Safety Management Strata Control Hazardous Substances Safety Management

Significant incident reports

Incident no. & web link
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Longwall shearer frictional ignition hazard Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock Fatality involving water truck Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Lifting Lug Failure Serious Injury - Hydraulic Torque Wrench Driller's Feet Crushed in Drill Foot Clamps Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Severe Burns Received From Dewatering Pump Crane Rope Breaks While Anti Two-Block Overridden Structural collapse of bin hopper Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope Failure of a quick hitch mechanism Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1 Penetration into concealed services and buildings Drill string falls from production hole Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Collapse of pit wall Struck on head by build-up of rust Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Failure of exploration drill rig mast Partial burial of bobcat Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Steering failure of rear dump truck Excavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Two men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Rollover of rear dump truck Tele-remote loader out of control Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Teenager fell down opal mine shaft Dozer runs over light vehicle Serious injury flyrock accident Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Drill rig tips over into water ditch Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin Use of polycarbonate windscreens Equipment automatic operation can be hazardous Electric motor blows up Overload failure of a lifting device Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Protect your protection circuitry Operator receives shock from overhead crane Non-compliant flame proof motor Noxious gas hazard in opencut coal mine Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Backfill barricade failure Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Unsealed exploration bore hole Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass Unplanned ignition of fumes Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Severe burns received from dewatering pump Fire on diesel electric truck Disc on angle grinder shatters Light vehicle crashes over highwall Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil ROPS with seat belt saves lives Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack Highway trucks collide

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Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Exothermic jointing kits Fire at an M I B C pump Fire in multi-floor screen house Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Isocyanates from 2-Pack Paints and Use of Polyurethane Resins in Mining Mine worker suffers chemical burns to eyes du to high pressure fluid release Open cut blast fume Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Malfunction Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Management of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Risk of nervous system disorder from inhaling electrical cleaning solvent vapours containing 1 Xanthates in mining 24 volt high intensity discharge lights Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Arcing Fault Causes Flash Burns and Equipment Damage Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground Buried 11Kv cable damaged Care with neutral-connected impedance systems Care With Neutral-Connected Impedance Systems, Check energy sources isolated before work commences Earth Fault Current Limiter Parameters Effect of electric field stress on cable terminations Electric motor overheats Electric shock from circuit breaker test Electric shock from nylon jacket Electric shock from welding equipment Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection

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Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Exposed live conductors underground Exposure to U.V. radiation from mercury vapour lamp Failure of an isolation device Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Failures of Flameproof Plug and Receptacle Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Gecko's damage switchboard Handling and management of surfaces trailing cables Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Look after electrical protection back up batteries Mine Worker Contacts 11kV Overhead Powerline Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Non-compliant back to back coupler Non-compliant flame proof motor Oil filled circuit breaker failure Penetration into concealed services and buildings Performance of electrical work Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Recent Electrical Equipment Failures and Workmanship Issues Residual current devices Shock from an Electrostatic Discharge Siemens photo-flex E.P.V. cable Switchboard Incoming Supply Hazards Trailing cable damage at longwall midface Trailing cable management - cable towers Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Vehicles hitting overhead powerlines Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Wire feed unit welder energised the job 6" Gate Valve Failure Alloy rim cracking and failure Canister fire suppression system failure Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Conveyor collapses due to rope failure Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Drill rig feed table cracks Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Energy sources include capacitors Failure of a quick hitch mechanism Failure of Co-Disposal Basalt-Lined 'Y' Piece Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Failure of exploration drill rig mast

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Failure of Lifeline/Fall Arrest Equipment Safety Alert All Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings Safety Alert All Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Significant Incident Report All Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails Safety Alert All Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Safety Bulletin All Faulty ladders and emergency procedures Safety Alert Surface Fixed grinder wheel failure Safety Alert All Flameproof Alternator Electrical Protection Systems Safety Alert Underground Fras hose rupture Safety Alert Underground Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Significant Incident Report All Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly Safety Alert All Lifting Lug Failure Significant Incident Report All Light Vehicle Rim Cracking Safety Alert All Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Safety Alert Surface Mobile crane drops load Safety Alert Metal Mobile crane splits in two Safety Alert Metal Mobile Crib Hut Blown Over During Storm Safety Alert All Product Recall: City Technology 4CF Carbon Monoxide Sensor Safety Alert Underground Reject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Safety Bulletin Surface Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity Safety Bulletin All Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen Chieftain 2-deck screening plants Safety Alert All Severe burns received from dewatering pump Significant Incident Report Metal Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Safety Alert Underground Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck Safety Alert All Structural collapse of bin hopper Significant Incident Report All Switchboards - exposed live parts Safety Bulletin Surface Swivel gantry collapse Safety Alert All Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Safety Alert Metal Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Safety Alert All Tyre handler clamping fork failure Safety Alert All Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Safety Alert All Vehicle/Mobile plant support stands Safety Alert All Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Safety Alert All Working safely with tyres: highway style trailer haulage Safety Bulletin All Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Safety Alert All Flushing Canister Bursts Safety Alert All Hazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Safety Bulletin All Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of Safety roadway Bulletin dust Underground Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Significant Incident Report All Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions Safety Bulletin Surface Ventilation control devices Safety Alert Underground Blast exclusion zones Safety Alert Surface Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Safety Alert Surface Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure Safety Alert All Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Significant Incident Report Surface Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Safety Alert All Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook Significant Incident Report Metal Contractor struck by bull gear cover Safety Alert Surface Crane Rope Breaks While Anti Two-Block Overridden Significant Incident Report All

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Disc on angle grinder shatters Drill string falls from production hole Electric motor blows up Eye penetration injury whilst grinding Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Fall hazard from quarry trucks Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Forklift tyne frame failure Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket Hose drum weighing 10 Kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer Injury to driller from flying materials from drill hole Integrated tool carrier risk management Integrity testing of earthmover rims Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray Monorail incident On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Overload failure of a lifting device Pressure build up in silos Rigger hurled to ground by runaway cable Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Serious Injury To Two Persons While Cleaning Car Body of an Excavator Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Struck on head by build-up of rust Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured Use of polycarbonate windscreens Collapse of pit wall Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope Gloving of roof bolts Hoist rope failure injures visitor Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Strata Support Failure Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Uncontrolled Rock fall from a Dig face Fitness for work Rear dump collision and Fatigue Conveyor inspections Diesel Engine - Turbocharger Fires Equipment fires, investigation and response Fatal fire at quarry residence Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators Fire on a personnel transport vehicle Fire on an underground loader Fire on diesel electric truck

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Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil Fires on Mine Sites Rear hub failure and subsequent fire Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Detection of methane layering Emergency refuge bay explosion Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Flammable gas demands constant vigilance Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Gas barbecue safety Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole 'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Longwall shearer frictional ignition hazard Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Methane gas monitor response times Noxious gas hazard in opencut coal mine Protect your protection circuitry Sulphide dust Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Unplanned ignition of fumes Welding around borehole Coal mine worker hit by loose discharge hose Compressed Air Pipeline Failure Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Failure to isolate compressed air line
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Hydraulic ram failure Hydraulic ram failure Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Longwall fluid-injection injury Managing high pressure fluids and gases Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes a 18Kg projectile Quick release victaulic pipe couplings without safety clips could be deadly Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom Serious Injury - Hydraulic Torque Wrench Working on compressed air lines Backfill barricade failure Coal reclaim tunnel incident Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin Drowning hazards at mines Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock Partial burial of bobcat Safety and health management system - water management plans Underground opal mines possible water inrush from nearby opencuts Unsealed exploration bore hole

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Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Amputation of part of thumb Apprentice Injured While Maintaining Mobile Crusher Arm caught in machinery Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope Articulated water truck rolls over Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Capsized Pump Pontoon Correct use of porta-powers Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline Drill rig tips over into water ditch Driller's Feet Crushed in Drill Foot Clamps Dump truck steering becomes inoperative Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Eimco 913 lhd runaway Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Equipment automatic operation can be hazardous Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Highwall pump incident Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Inappropriate safety props Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories Incorrect truck service manual Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit M8750 dragline hit franna crane Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray Park brake failure, truck rolls away Rear boom arm pivot failure on load haul dump unit Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Remote control malfunction Retrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms Safe use of manboxes Semi-trailer tips over on side Severe Burns Received From Dewatering Pump Stored Energy While Manual Handling Tele-remote loader out of control Toe amputation by drill string Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities Tyre rim assembly blew apart Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Uncontrolled movement of vehicles Unplanned movement of equipment Unplanned Movement of Towed Equipment

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Alloy rim cracking and failure Audible alarms on mobile equipment Bare electrical conductors Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Crushed Between Mobile Equipment Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Dozer Falls from Bench Dozer runs over light vehicle Dumping over tip heads Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Excavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine systems Fatal Accident - Loader Enters Open Stope Fatal Crush Injury on Exploration Site Fatality involving front end loader Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 Series 1 Wheel Loader Fatality Involving Mobile Crushing Plant Fatality involving water truck Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars Highway trucks collide Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Injury while working from a loader bucket Light Vehicle / Heavy Vehicle Interaction Light vehicle crashes over highwall Machinery "No Go" Zones Machinery Operating Zones Man Basket Security Managing hot-seat changeovers Mobile equipment access Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1 Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Rollover of rear dump truck ROPS with seat belt saves lives Rubber Tyred Equipment Shuttle car cable hazards-underground coal mines Shuttle Car Lunged Forward Steering failure of rear dump truck Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Trucks tipping over the edge

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Uncontrolled Acceleration of Light Vehicle when 2-Way radio was used Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle rollover Underground Coal Mines - Diesel Engine Inlet Manifold Flame Trap issue Underground loader electrical fault Underground vehicle engine flame Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Office of the Commissioner - Occupational Noise Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground Aluminium gas cylinders Construction of seals Construction Work on Mines & Quarries Contamination of Fresh/Potable Water Supply Contractors equipment - compliance issues #2 Control of purchased or hired equipment Control of visitors/contractors at quarries Duty of Care to Mine Workers in Camps or On-Site Accommodation Earthmover Tyre and Rim Safety Excessive watering of haul-roads Exploration permit coal (EPC) legislative requirements First aid and medical treatment for the injured Information from high safety risks Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Management of Contractors and Contractors' Obligations Managing the risk at unsupervised mine sites Managing visitor safety Manufacturers' bulletins Managing underground coal mine contractors Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation Product Alert/Recall Recall of faulty Bulbeck 1.5 and 9 kg fire extinguishers Recent fatalities at mines Reliable communications systems for remote mines Safety and maximisation of tyre life Use of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes Use of restraining devices on hoses Use of retro-reflective tape on work clothing Excavation edge protection Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack Restricting access to hazardous areas, how important are safety rills/berms? Safe working positions Teenager fell down opal mine shaft Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Two men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Unsecured flooring on walkways Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Activities on Narrow Benches at Mines and Quarries

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Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig Aerosol Propellant Ignition Communication with emergency services Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Hand Crushed in Longwall Bretby Cable Handler Hazards of Stored Energy Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity Isolation of plant containing stored energy Legionnaires Disease Lessons of mine segregation must be applied Mine Road Safety Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Preventing serious hand injuries The Presence of Chrysotile (White Asbestos) in Brake and Clutch Linings Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Disabled safety shut down circuit Dragline operation when personnel in pit Health risks of smoking synthetic cannabinoids Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Flood Recovery In Mines Heat Stress Risk management of heat exposure in mining Resuming operations after severe weather Severe weather events Severe weather preparedness Storm season is coming be prepared! Sunlight and UV Radiation Blasting incident - high potential Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Failure to implement controls: Blast exclusion zone Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Incidents of snapping of downlines Serious injury flyrock accident Theft of explosives Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Alloy rim cracking and failure Brake problems on On-Highway Trucks at Mines Driving while fatigued Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Fatal Impact of Light Vehicle into Rear of Heavy Vehicle Fatality involving water truck Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. Light vehicle incidents

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Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001 AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites

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AS 4024 Safety of machinery

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AS/NZS 4815 Office based health care facilities not involved in complex patient procedures and processes First Aid Code of Practice 2004 AS/NZS 61241 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland brochure Workplace amenities Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2011 Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality Australian Drinking Water Guidelines

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Automatic Fire Suppression Building Construction Early Warning Detection Housekeeping Provision Of Fire Fighting Equipment Competence Complying Storage Fire Suppression System Housekeeping Location Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment Quantities Competence Fire Suppression System Housekeeping Location Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment Quantities Storage Competence Complying Ventilation Effective Earthing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Shielding Welding Equipment Design Welding Job Design Competence Correct Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Exp Time Limit Persons Exp To Excess Heat (Weld Conf Spaces) Ventilation Welding Equipment Design Welding Job Design Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment Risk Assessment Storage Inspection And Maintenance Risk Assessment Storage Transport Housekeeping Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment Risk Assessment

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Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

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Safety Alert 87

AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes

Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 Safety Alert 80 Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition

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Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001

Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

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Safety Bulletin 117

AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening

Register And Identification Of Equipment Safety Alert 79 Audiometric Testing Of Work Force Design And Specification Of Buildings Design And Specification Of Equipment Equipment Maintenance Equipment Selection Criteria Hearing Conversation Program
AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites

AS 1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program

Installation Of Noise Level Warning Signs Periodic Monit Of Work Areas Ascertain Noise Level Personal Exposure Limits (85 dBA) Physical Barriers To Restrict Access Physical Separation Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Selection/Use Of Personal Protective Equipment In Designated Areas Competence Dust Suppression Prescribed Dust Levels Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Restricted Work Areas Risk Analysis Shrouding Silica Content Of Abrasive Material Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Air Conditioning Dust Monitoring Dust Suppression Equipment/Plant Design Prescribe Dust Levels - Silica 0.1Mg/M3 - Coal Dust- 3.0 Mg/M3 Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Removal Of Dust Accumulation Restricted Access To Work Area Road Construction Material And Maintenance Shrouding Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Air Conditioning Dust Monitoring Dust Suppression Equipment/Plant Design Prescribe Dust Levels - Silica 0.1Mg/M3 - Coal Dust - 3.0Mg/M3
AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust AS 1269.1 Occupational noise management - Measurement and assessment of noise emission and exposure

AS 1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS 1627.4 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces - Abrasive blast cleaning of steel AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Removal Of Dust Accumulation Restricted Access To Work Area Road Construction Material And Maintenance Shrouding Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Air Pollution Act - Low Exhaust Fume Standard Air Quality Design Of Exhaust Outlets Maintenance Of Engines Smoke And Fume Monitoring Evacuation Of Persons Permit Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Regular Effective Communication Restricted Area Education Evacuation Of Persons Housekeeping Management Provision, training & use Of Personal Protective Equipment Provision, training & use Of Personal gas monitoirng equipment Air Quality Fume Monitoring Paint Quality Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Regular Effective Communication Risk Assessment Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Air Quality Fume Monitoring Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Regular Effective Communication Risk Assessment Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings

Safety Bulletin 127

Safety Bulletin 120 Safety Bulletin 61 AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings AS 3853 Health and safety in welding and allied processes AS 1580 Paints and related materials AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings AS 3853 Health and safety in welding and allied processes AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Competence Conformity With Positive Lockout Design Design For Positive Lockout Of Equipment Fail Safe Design Installation And Maintenance Of PreStart Alarms Installation Of Positive Lockout Mechanisms Isolation Of Power Source Pre-Start Procedures Regular Effective Communication Risk Assessment Dust Suppression Inadequate or incorrect maintenance

Safety Alert 21 Safety Alert 21

Safety Alert 91 Safety Alert 88

Safety Alert 66 Safety Alert 282 Safety Alert 21

Mine Planning/Scheduling Protective Vegetation Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Removal Of Dust Accumulation Restricted Work Area Road Construction Material And Maintenance Shrouding Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Training / Procedures Detection Systems

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Safety Alert 266 Office of Commissioner Safety Alert 002

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CONFINED SPACES
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Periodic monitoring of work areas to ascertain noise levels

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References AS 2865 Confined spaces

significant incident 47 significant incident 47 Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001

AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites

AS 1269 Occupational noise management

AS 1269.1 Occupational noise management - Measurement and assessment of noise emission and exposure

AS 1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program

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DREDGING
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Dredges as Vessels

Dredge Sinks

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Siphoning Water Buildup In Compartments Not Noticed Water Enters Through Open Hatchway Or Other Deck Opening

Freeboard

Person Immersed Due To Loss Corrosion Of Pontoons Allowing Of Freeboard Water Entry Cracks In Pontoons Due To Movement Damage To Pontoons Below Water Level Overloaded Due To Windblown Tailings Water Entry Through Dredge Inspection Door

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Person Struck By Headline

Mining Face Trailing Cables

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Control Risk assessment and working procedure and see also the Working Environment Section Working In or Near Water or Liquids Restricted access Operator visually checks progress on or off dredge Dredge operator to be notified prior to boarding or disembarkation Dredge to remain stationary while person boarding or disembarking Provision of Personal Protective Equipment Use of Personal Protective Equipment Design of accessways on pontoons Correct bottom dredging technique Correct design Design of winch ropes Minimum level of freeboard Regular checks for freeboard Correct anchor points Moor dredge close to bank Design of winch ropes References

Method of working face Use of correct winch ropes Height of mining face Correct anchor points for winch ropes Edge of deck protected by removable handrails, chains or similar No additions without checking with design engineers Minimum level of freeboard Regular checks for freeboard Freeboard alarms Avoid violent contact from work pontoons or punts Hull kept sound and water tight Regular inspections Interior of hull compartments kept clean Ballast storage kept reasonably clear of water Correct bilge pumping technique Sounding pipes or similar in each compartment allow indication of water level Hatchways and other deck openings fitted with watertight seals Hatches and other deck openings protected by coamings Inspections Inspections Competency Design Inspections Competency Check water levels

Inspections Restrict access in area of headline or danger zone Restrict access in area of headline or danger zone Restricted access to area near working face Competence Use of cradles Lookout maintained when moving Visually observe movement operation Clear area to move cable Competence Competence Warning signs Bury cable Restrict access to heavy equipment Suspend cable Suspend cable out of water Regular inspection of cable Repair any damage Winch rope selection Check position of winch ropes Competence Move past winch ropes carefully Mark position of winch ropes Check position of winch rope Competence Moor dredge close to bank in adverse conditions Correct positioning of anchors Move past winch ropes carefully Replace worn winch ropes Aware of conditions

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Low/Medium Voltage

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Control Access Barriers to comply with Australian Standards Burns Management Competence Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design to comply with Standards High Volt Isol Equip-Acc Perm/Isol Switch/High Volt Test Low/Med Volt Isol EquipLow/Medium Voltage Test For Dead Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Equip In A Safe Operational Cond Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Safety Equip Purp Ins & Main Equip-Sel/Use/Main/Testing Selection And Use Of Clothing - Electrical Workers Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Technical Audits Of Installation References AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules
Safety Alert 220 Electrical Safety Act 2002 Safety Alert 45

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Significant incidents 68

Safety Alerts 61

Safety Alerts 220

Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Workplace/Job Familiarisation Digging Procedures Operator Competence Permit To Dig-Locate & Identify Power Cables/Isol Power/Test & Prove Dead Up To Date Drawings Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Personal Lock Drill/Cut Procedure-Locate & Ident Power Sources/Isolate Power/use Safe Tools/Test Operator Competence Up To Date Drawings Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Personal Lock Audit Of Clearance Of Overhead Electrical Lines
Safety Alert 50 Safety Alert 103 Safety Alert 50 Safety Alert 103 Safety Alert 50

Safety Alert 103 Safety Alert 50 Safety Alert 103 Safety Alert 50

Safety Alert 103

AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant
Electrical Safety Act 2002

Earth Continuity Protection High Voltage Trailing Cables

Line Clearance Min Con O/H-Loc Rd/Rd Line Rerout/Upgrade Rd/Ug Ret/In Clear Operator Competence

AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Significant incident 44

Traffic Mov Proc O/H Line AS 3007 Electrical installations Clear-Acc Per/Check Clear/Iso - Surface mines and O/H associated processing plant Use Of Mechanical Barriers Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock/Pre-Mov Insp Use Of Warning Devices/Alarms Use Of Warning/Clearance Signs Building Design/Layout Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Ip Rating
Safety Alerts 174

AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Safety Alert 174

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 1939 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)

Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Equip In A Safe Operational Cond Building Design/Layout Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Ip Rating

Safety Bulletin 136

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 1939 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)

Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Equip In A Safe Operational Cond

Building Design/Layout Earthing Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Ip Rating

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 1939 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)

Lightning Arresters Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Equip In A Safe Operational Cond Access Barriers Access To Low & High Voltage Electrical Equipment Earth Fault Current Limits Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Exclusion Of Foreign Objects (Ip Rating)

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 1939 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)

High Volt Isol Equip-Acc Perm/Isol Switch/High Volt Test Housekeeping Live Testing Procedures Low/Med Volt Isol Of Equip Low/Med Volt Test For Dead

Mobile & Trans Equip - Earth Fault Current Limitation Notices And Signs Prot Des-Grad Prot/E.L Dev/Current Dev/Current Discrim/Ec Dev Prot Set-Current Prot/E.L Dev/Current Dev/Integ Cont Devices Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Restricted Access Restricted Areas AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Routine Testing Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Safety Equip Purp Ins/Main Elec EquipSel/Use/Main/Testing Sec Micro Computer & Prog Logic Cont Software & Control Sys Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Technical Audits Of Installation Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock/Pre-Mov Insp Workplace/Job Familiarisation Earth Leakage Protection High Voltage Trailing Cables Earth Leakage Protection Low & High Voltage Overhead Lines

Adequate Mine Communications Building Design/Layout Electrical Competent Assistant Electrical Safety Act 2002 High Voltage Rescue Competency High Voltage Rescue Procedure Isolation Of Unused Equipment And Conductors Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Competency Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Procedure Maintenance & Testing Of Rescue Equip Mine Emergency Procedures

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Provision Of Suitable Test Equipment Resuscitation Competence For Electrical Workers Standard Of Electrical AS 3000 Australian/New Installations Zealand wiring rules Use Of Competent Assistants Adequate Mine Communications Building Design/Layout Maintenance & Testing Of Rescue Equip Mine Emergency Procedures Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Provision Of Suitable Test Equipment Resuscitation Competence For Mine Workers Standard Of Electrical Installations

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Unused Equipment And Conductors Building Design/Layout Building Location (Environment) Competence Controlled Dust Removal From Electrical Equipment Determination Of Hazardous Area Dust Control Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Install Hazardous Area Equipment Live Testing In Hazardous Area Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Remove Electrical Equipment From Hazard Render Area Non Explosive Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Clothing (Anti Static) Competence Controlled Dust Removal From Electrical Equipment Dust Control Earthing

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Maint Proc Min Expl Risk Due To Static Elec Work Hazard Area Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Building Design/Layout Building Location (Environment) Competence Determination Of Hazardous Area Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Install Hazardous Area Equipment Live Testing In Hazardous Area Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Remove Electrical Equipment From Ha Render Area Non Explosive Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Clothing (Anti Static) Competence Earthing Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Maint Proc Min Expl Risk Due To Static Elec Work Hazard Area Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Building Design/Layout Building Location (Environment) Competence Determination Of Hazardous Area Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Install Hazardous Area Equipment

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Live Testing In Hazardous Area Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Remove Electrical Equipment From Ha Render Area Non Explosive Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Clothing (Anti Static) Competence Earthing Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Maint Proc Min Expl Risk Due To Static Elec Work Hazard Area Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Building Design/Layout Building Location (Environment)

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Competence Determination Of Hazardous Area Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Housekeeping Install Hazardous Area Equipment Live Testing In Hazardous Area Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Remove Electrical Equipment From Ha Render Area Non Explosive Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Clothing (Anti Static) Competence Earthing Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Maint Proc Min Expl Risk Due To Static Elec Work Hazard Area

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation Competence - Equipment Operation Electrical Competence Equipment Design Fire Fighting Competence Fire Fighting Equipment Fire Suppression Systems Housekeeping Lightning Protection Live Testing Procedures Location Of Electrical Equipment Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Prot Design-Grad Of Prot/El Dev/Current Dev/Time Disc/Ec Dev Prot Set-Current Set Of Prot/El Dev/Current Dev/Integ Ec Dev Routine Testing Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Safety Equip Purp Inst & Maint Elec Equip-Sel/Use/Maint/Test Workplace/Job Familiarisation Refer To Working Environment Section Access Barriers Approved Adjust Or Port Equip/Levels Or Emerg Shutdown System

Safety Alert 13 Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Competence - Equipment Operation For Testing Purposes Earth Leakage Protection/Main And Distribution Boards Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact High Voltage Isol Equip-Acc Perm/Isol Switch/High Volt Test Isolation And Tagging Out Of Faulty Equipment Labelling Of Isolation Points

Safety Alert 75

Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Live Testing Procedures Low/Medium Volt Isolat Equip Low/Medium Volt Test For Dead Notices And Signs AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment Operating Time Of Circuit Protection Devices Provision For Full Current AS 3007 Electrical installations Isolators For Equip - Surface mines and associated processing plant Provision Of Emergency Shutdown Devices Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Restricted Access Restricted Areas

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Sec Micro Computer & Prog Logic Cont Software & Control Sys

Selection And Use Of Clothing - Electrical Workers Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Workplace/Job Familiarisation Controlled Dust Removal From Electrical Equipment Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Earth Leakage Protection/Main And Distribution Boards Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Protection System Discrimination Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Clothing - Electrical Workers Workplace/Job Familiarisation Safety Alerts 105 Approved Adjust Or Port Equip/Levels Or Emerg Shutdown System Competence - Equipment Operation For Testing Purposes Electrical Competence Equip Crit - Env Fac/Mec Prot/Duty Cycle/Equip App/Equip Prot Equipment Design

Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Fail Safe Operation Of Equipment Isolate Area Where Equipment Is Being Run Isolation And Tagging Out Of Faulty Equipment Isolation Of Equipment For Safe Work Labelling Of Isolation Points Maint Elec Plant, Equip & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Prot Design-Grad Of Prot/El Dev/Current Dev/Time Disc/Ec Dev Prot Set-Current Set Of Prot/El Dev/Current Dev/Integ Ec Dev Provision For Full Current Isolators For Equip Provision Of Emergency Shutdown Devices Routine Testing Sec Micro Computer & Prog Logic Cont Software & Control Sys Technical Audits Of Installation Unused Equipment And Conductors Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Workplace/Job Familiarisation Access Barriers Access To High Voltage Elec Equip Check Back Feeds, Par Paths When Working On Main Unitsor Alt Suppl

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Check Back Feeds, Par Paths When Working On Ring Main Units Earth Continuity Protection High Voltage Trailing Cables Electrical Safety Act 2002 Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules High Volt Equip-Acc Perm/Isol Switch Sheet/H Volt Test Dead High Voltage Safety AS 2067 Substations and high Clearance voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. Isolation Of Equipment For Safe Work Labelling Of Isolation Points AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules Live Testing Procedures Notices And Signs AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
Safety Alert 174

Provision For Full Current Isolators For Equip

AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Provision Of Emergency Shutdown Devices Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Restricted Access Restricted Areas

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Routine Testing Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Safety Equip Purp Inst & Maint Elec Equip-Sel/Use/Maint/Test

Sec Micro Computer & Prog Logic Cont Software & Control Sys Selection And Use Of Clothing - Electrical Workers Technical Audits Of Installation Up To Date Drawings Use Of High Voltage Test Equipment Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Workplace/Job Familiarisation Building Design/Layout Earth Continuity Protection High Voltage Trailing Cables Earth Fault Current Limits Earthing Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design

Safety Alert 104

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

High Volt Equip-Acc Perm/Isol Switch Sheet/H Volt Test Dead High Voltage Safety AS 2067 Substations and high Clearance voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Protection System Discrimination Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Routine Testing

Safety Equip Purp Inst & Maint Elec Equip-Sel/Use/Maint/Test Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Technical Audits Of Installation Transp & Mobile Machines Earth Fault Current Limitation Dev Safety Alert 37 Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Earth Leakage Protection High Voltage Distribution High Voltage Rescue Competency High Voltage Rescue Procedure Live Testing Procedures Maintenance And Testing Of Rescue Equipment Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Use Of High Voltage Test Equipment Earth Leakage Protection High Voltage Distribution High Voltage Rescue Competency High Voltage Rescue Procedure Live Testing Procedures Maintenance And Testing Of Rescue Equipment Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Use Of High Voltage Test Equipment

Earth Leakage Protection/Main And Distribution Boards Electrical Safety Act 2002 Electrical Competence Inspection And Testing Of Hire Electrical Equipment Safety Alert 72 Inspection And Testing Of Mine Electrical Equipment Inspection And Testing Of New Electrical Equipment Inspection Before Use Of Portable Electrical Equipment
Electrical Safety Act 2002 Routine Test & Tag Of Port Elec Equip Routine Testing Use Of Double Insulated Equipment Workplace/Job Familiarisation

Acc To Low/Med Voltage Elec AS 3000 Australian/New Equip Zealand wiring rules Access Barriers AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules Check Back Feeds, Par Paths When Working On Main Units Control Voltage For Remote Wiring Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Isolation Of Equipment For Safe Work Labelling Of Isolation Points

Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Live Testing Procedures Low/Medium Volt Isolat Equip Low/Medium Volt Test For Dead Notices And Signs AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

Prevention Of Contact With Live Parts Protection System Discrimination Provision For Full Current Isolators For Equip

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3007 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant

Provision Of Clothing For Electrical Workers Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Restricted Access Restricted Areas Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Safe Use Of Arc Welding Equipment

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Safety Alert 6 Safety Alert 19 AS 1674.2 Safety in welding and allied processes - Electrical

Safety Equip Purp Inst & Maint Elec Equip-Sel/Use/Maint/Test Sec Micro Computer & Prog Logic Cont Software & Control Sys Selection And Use Of Clothing - Electrical Workers Selection And Use Of Ppe Technical Audits Of Installation Up To Date Drawings Use Of Double Insulated Equipment Use Of Isolation Transformers Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Workplace/Job Familiarisation Building Design/Layout

Earth Fault Current Limits Earthing Electrical Competence Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact Equipment Design Insulation Resistance

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Safety Act 2002

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Low/Medium Volt Isolat Equip Low/Medium Volt Test For Dead Low/Medium Voltage Safety AS 3000 Australian/New Clearances Zealand wiring rules Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A Safe Operational Cond Mobile & Transportable Equip Earth Fault Current Limitation Protection System Discrimination Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Resistance Of Earthing System Routine Testing Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Technical Audits Of Installation Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information, Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock Earth Leakage Protection Final Subcircuits Earth Leakage Protection 240V User Outlets Earth Leakage Protection/Main And Distribution Boards

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

Live Testing Procedures Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Competency Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Procedure Maintenance And Testing Of Rescue Equipment Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Earth Leakage Protection Final Subcircuits Earth Leakage Protection 240V User Outlets Labelling Of Isolation Points Live Testing Procedures Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Competency Low/Medium Voltage Rescue Procedure Maintenance And Testing Of Rescue Equipment Provision For Full Current Isolators For Equip Provision Of Suitable Rescue Equipment Safe Live Testing Of Energised Conductors Selection And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

AS 3000 Australian/New Zealand wiring rules

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EQUIPMENT OPERATION
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Significant incident 35 Safety Alert 3 Safety Alert 28 Significant incident 66

Significant incident 45 Significant incident 67 Significant incident 49 Competence of Maintenance personnel Significant incident 72

Competence Conformity with positive lockout design Design for positive lockout of equipment Fail safe design

Safety Alert 82

Safety Alert 4

Safety Alert 4

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National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]

Control Safe use

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Transport Correct Disposal Increase in ventilation Increase in ventilation Risk Assessment Storage

National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)] Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Competence Classification of Hazardous area Temperature reduction Correct disposal Adequate Transport Arrangements Correct use of Liquid Classification of Hazardous areas Risk Assessment Competence Correct use of Gas Gas installation Storage

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Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011). Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres AS 1596 The storage and handling of LP gas AS 1596 The storage and handling of LP gas
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

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AS 1596 The storage and handling of LP gas AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition

Transport Ventilation

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Correct disposal Monitoring of gas levels

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EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURE (surface)

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EXPLOSIVE TOOLS
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AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening

AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening

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EXPLOSIVES USE (surface)

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Transport of Explosives

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Proper lifting/handling techniques Significant incident 36 Provision of lifting equipment Provision of protective clothing Quality control of packaging

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Proper lifting/handling techniques Provision of lifting equipment Provision of protective clothing Quality control of packaging

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AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

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Separation zone

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Evacuation of personnel Notification of blast Evaluation of geology Selection of explosive Blast monitoring/analysis Correct delay pattern Evaluation of possible blast effects Suitable blast design Conformity with blast design Evaluation of dust potential Selection of correct initiating explosive Wet area down Competence in shotfiring Procedure Suitable designed blasting pattern. Competence in shotfiring Procedure Evaluation of safety zones Competence in shotfiring Conformity with design Competence in shotfiring Conformity with correct blast loading. Strata evaluation Blasting mat Competence of shotfirer Restricted personnel zone Selection of explosive Size of charge Detonating medium Make dust inert Removal of dust Restricted personnel zone

Safety Alert 35 Safety Alert 35 Safety Alert 35 Significant incident 62

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Use Permitted explosives Monitoring/testing Removal of gas Restricted personnel zone Use Permitted explosives Evaluation of atmospheric condition (cloud cover) Proximity of surface structure consideration Evaluation of geology Selection of explosive Blast design Blast monitoring/analysis Competence in blast design Correct delay pattern Evaluation of possible blast effects Competence in shotfiring Conformity with blast design Testing of equipment Competence in blast design Competence in shotfiring New technology Product selection Quality product control Quality product control Conformity with manufacturer recommendations Restricted movements Strata analysis Suitable blast design Prohibition Adherence to blast plan Competence in shotfiring Competence in shotfiring Provision adequate ventilation Safety time periods Product quality control

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AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Evaluation of blasting area Competence in shotfiring Provision for adequate ventilation

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Explosive selection Ground temperature monitoring

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Restrictions on exposure period Shade protection from sun Thermal barrier

Safety Alert 73

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Restriction on equipment movement & areas of movement Handling procedures Use of correct preparation & initiation equipment Awareness of potential storm activity Explosive recovery procedures Prohibition on naked flames in designated areas Restriction on operational areas

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FEEDERS- RECLAIMERS
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Accumulation Of Gas/Loss Of Oxygen Tunnel Explosion

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Control Use Artificial Atmosphere Equipment Ventilate To The Appropriate Standard Automatic Engine Shutdown System Automatic Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance Of Fire Suppression Systems Situation Management Plan Alternative Access Control Drainage Control Explosion Potential Control Fire Potential Design Of Structure Maintenance Of Structure Protection Of Structure Assess Hazard - Reduce Exposure Suppress Dust To Appropriate Concentrations (see also Working Environment Section) Maintain Adequate Lighting Maintain Clear Work Area Provide Barriers References

Hazard Assessment

Periodically Assess The Gas Potential Of The Situation Provide Ventilation Appropriate To The Situation Restrict Access Equipment Condition Monitoring Escape Routes And Evacuation Plan Warning System Heat Detection/Fire Warning Systems

Maintenance Of Heat Detection Fire Warning System Restrict Access

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GROUND CONTROL - SPOIL DUMPS

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Mechanism Collapse of subterranean void in blasted ground

Access to and working under Person falling into void excavated face

Access to and working under Person Falling Into Void excavated face

Driving Equipment Over Face

Access to and working under Person falling into void excavated face

Falling down a sink hole (washout)

Access to and working under Person Falling Into Void excavated face

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Access to and working under Person hit by falling object excavated face

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Object dislodged from face by rain/wind

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Object dislodged from face

Access to and working under Personnel/Machine engulfed in excavated face material

Collapse of material hanging on face

Access to and working under Personnel/Machine engulfed in material Face failure excavated face

Access to and working under Persons falling into void excavated face

Falling down open drill holes

Access to and working under Vehicle/Mobile Equipment excavated face Rollover

Driving equipment over face

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

Object dislodged by blasting

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

Object dislodged by machine activity

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

Object dislodged by rain

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

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Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

Object dislodged by slumping

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

Object dislodged by weathering

Access to and working under Person struck by falling object Spoil Piles

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Access to and working under Person/machine engulfed in Spoil Piles material

Equipment/person falls into void

Access to and working under Person/machine engulfed in Spoil Piles material

Slumping of spoil

Access to and working under Person/machine engulfed in Spoil Piles material

Uncontrolled release of mud in spoil

Access to and working under Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Spoil Piles Rollover

Edge gives way under equipment

Spoil Dumps

Contact with H.V Transmission Lines Contact with H.V Transmission Lines Person struck by falling objects

Dump too close to overhead power lines Truck moves off dump with tray up Rock falling off equipment

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Person struck by falling objects Person/Machine engulfed in material

Rock rolling off dump Edge of dump gives way

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Uncontrolled release of mud in spoil

Spoil Dumps

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Control Competency Method of working Restricted access in suspect areas Competence Control Direction Of Access And Machine Working Identify And Isolate Hazardous Edges Restricted Access To Crest Areas Of Face Competency Inspection and monitoring to determine existence of sink holes Proper drainage Restricted access in suspect areas Capped Drill Holes Competency Method Of Working Restrict Access To Person System To Maintain Awareness Of Hazards Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Provision of Personal protective equipment Restrict access under face Restrict operations requiring person on ground below face Use of Personal Protective Equipment Activity on ground to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat

References

Significant incident 46 Significant incident 40 Safety Alert 210 Significant incident 19

Blast design Evacuate person during blasting Inspect and monitor face Provision of Personal protective equipment Restrict access under face Restrict machine activity in areas above where person on ground Restrict operations requiring person on ground below machine Use of Personal Protective Equipment Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Restrict access under face Restrict operations requiring person on ground below face Use of Personal Protective equipment Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Restrict access under face Restrict operations requiring person on ground below face Use of Personal protective equipment Compliance with design Proper scaling of face Restricted access to base of face Risk Assessment Drainage Method of working Mine design Restricted access to crest areas and base of face Risk Assessment Capped drill holes Competency Method of working Restrict access to person System to maintain awareness of hazard

Safety Alert 58 Safety Alert 58 Safety Alert 58

Significant incident 53

Safety Alert 22 Safety Alert 22 Safety Alert 22

Competence Control direction of access and machine working Identify and isolate hazardous edges Restricted access to crest areas of face Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Blast design Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict access Restrict operations requiring person on ground below spoil piles Use of personal protective equipment Activity to be planned so as to Significant incident 26 maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict machine activity above areas where person on ground Restrict operations requiring person on ground below working machines Restricted access Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict access Restrict operations requiring person on ground below spoil piles Use of personal protective equipment Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Monitoring of spoil piles for movement Proper drainage

Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict access Restrict operations requiring person on ground below spoil piles Use of personal protective equipment Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Monitoring of spoil piles for movement Proper drainage Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict access Restrict operations requiring person on ground below spoil piles Use of personal protective equipment Activity to be planned so as to maximise stand off and maintain a line of retreat Provision of personal protective equipment Restrict access Restrict operations requiring person on ground below spoil piles Use of personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Competence Method of working Operator aware of dangers Restrict access Risk Assessment Competence Design of spoil piles Method of dumping Monitoring of spoil piles for movement Operator aware of dangers (regular communication) Preparation of base area for spoil

Restrict access Risk Assessment Adequate drainage to prevent pondage Competence Restrict access Risk assessment System to maintain awareness of hazards Competence Method of Working Operator aware of dangers (identify hazardous edges) Restrict access Risk Assessment Dump condition monitored Dump design Risk Assessment Competence Warning devices in equipment Dump condition monitored No machinery works above person on ground Restrict/minimise the need for a person to be on the ground Design of dumps Restrict access Control drainage Dump Design Identify hazardous edges Protective barriers Restrict access Risk Assessment Working method Control drainage Dump design Monitoring of movement Restrict access Risk Assessment Working method Compacted top layer Dump design Proper drainage Working method Competence

Condition of dump regularly monitored Identify and isolate hazardous edges Method of working (eg dump short) Restrict access Competence Control direction of access and machine movement Identify and isolate hazardous Safety Alert 77 edges Method of working (minimise hazardous edges) Protective barriers Restrict access Risk Assessment
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HIGHWALL MINING
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Ejection Of Water/Air/Mud/Material From Drivage Highwall Collapse Injury To Personnel From Unauthorised Entry In Excavation

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Gas And Coal Dust Ignition

Injury To Personnel Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall Hazard
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Instability Due To Under Size Pillars

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Injury To Personnel

Electrical

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Inrush

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Noxious Gas

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O2 Deficiency

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Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Blast Vibration Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Equipment/Personnel/Services Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Geological Factor Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Machine Vibration Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Pillar/Web Collapse Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Rainfall Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Strong Wind Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Subsidence Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall

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References

Predetermination Of Gas Quantity/Type/Source Use Of Inert Gas Ventilation Quantity And Velocity Atmosphere Monitoring For CH4 Automatic Cut Off Of Cutting Power At 2% Methane General Body Gas Concentrations Equipment Design Equipment Installation Equipment Maintenance Equipment Manufacturer Machine Monitoring For Heating Predetermination Of Gas Quantity/Type/Source Use Of Inert Gas Ventilation Quantity And Velocity Determination Of Restricted Activity In Area Procedure For Working In Restricted Area Prohibited Activity Area Atmosphere Monitoring For Ignition Potential Automatic Cut Off Of Cutting Power At 2% Methane General Body Gas Concentrations Evaluation For Presence Of Incendive Rocks Mining Technique Predetermination Of Gas Quantity/Type/Source Risk Assessment Of Explosion Potential Risk Assessment Use Of Light Alloy Rock Mass Characterisation Including Coal Seams Use Of Inert Gas/Stone Dust/Water Ventilation Quantity And Velocity Water Spray Configuration Water Spray Quantity Lightning Conductor Accurate Alignment/Guidance Accurate Plans Of Other Workings Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Monitoring Stowage Of Drivage

Continuous Updating Of Seam Structural Model Delineation Of Hazard Zone Detailed Highwall Mapping Stowage Of Drivage Accurate Alignment Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Guidance System Stowage Of Drivage Employment Selection Recovery Competency Underground Competency Competent Person To Supervise Excavation Activity Monitoring Risk Assessment Of Conditions By Competent Person Support Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment Design To Specification Equipment Installation To Specification Equipment Maintenance To Specification Equipment Manufacture To Specification Equipment Monitoring (Thermal Sensing Of Equipment) Equipment Selection To Specification Fire Suppression Equipment Inert Atmosphere Remote Visual Monitoring Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment Design To Specification Equipment Installation To Specification Equipment Maintenance To Specification Equipment Manufacture To Specification Equipment Monitoring (Thermal Sensing Of Equipment) Equipment Selection To Specification Evacuation Of Personnel Fire Suppression Equipment Inert Atmosphere Procedure For Fire Fighting

Use Of Flame Retardant Material Barricades/Fences With Danger Signs Personnel Movement Restrictions To Work Area Sealing All Completed Drivages Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Mine Design Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Mine Design Risk Assessment Of Potential Inrush Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Inrush Protective Procedures Mine Design Risk Assessment Of Potential Inrush Maintenance Of Ventilation Equipment Monitoring Air Quality Procedure For Ventilation Failure Adequate Ventilation Communication Equipment Communication Procedures Monitoring Air Quality Self Rescuers Adequate Ventilation Communication Equipment Monitoring Air Quality Oxygen Self Rescuers Rescue Procedures Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Blast Design Protective Canopy Remove Person Scaling Down Protective Canopy Remove Person Conformity With Mining Plan Mining Plan Geotechnical Study To Incorporate Strata Below Seam & Stab Protective Canopy Removal Of Person From Hazardous Area

Significant incident 16

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery Protective structures - General

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery Protective structures - General

Protective Canopy Remove Person Restrictive Zones For Equipment Conformity With Mining Plan Convergence Monitoring For Instability Geotechnical Study To Determine Pillar Design Machine Alignment Control Catchrill Protective Canopy Remove Person From Hazardous Area Surface Drainage Catchrill Conformity With Mining Plan Geotechnical Study Long Term Planning Monitoring For Subsidence Catchrill Presplitting Protective Canopy Provision Of Protective Bench Remove Person From Hazardous Area Scaling Down Catchrill Protective Canopy Surface Drainage

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery Protective structures - General

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery Protective structures - General

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery Protective structures - General

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Safety Alert 83 Safety Alert 29 Safety Bulletin 118 AS 4457.1- 2008 Earth-moving machinery - off the road wheels, rims and tyres Maintenance and repair Safety Alert 208

Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Mobile Equipment manufacture Operator competence Maintenance procedures

Safety Alert 83 Safety Alert 29 Safety Alert 208

Safety Alert 208 Safety Alert 71 Safety Bulletin 103 Safety Alert 274 'Safety Alert 282 Safety Alert 211 Safety Alert 287 Safety Alert 187 Competence AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Provision of propping devices Significant incident 27 AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Safety Alert 89 Job safety Analysis Safety Alert 118 AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Significant incident 63 Mobile Equipment Safety Bulletin 131 maintenance AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Safety Alert 187 Risk assessment

Risk assessment
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Significant incident 63 AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition

Maintenance Procedures

Procedures for transport of hazardous materials Cabling plan Digging permit Operator competence Traffic restriction Cable handling procedures Safety Alert 37 Competence Equipment moving procedures Restricted traffic access Warning signs Design of seat belt Equipment movement procedure Ergonomic designed control Ergonomic designed seating Ergonomically designed cabin Machine access surface standard Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Personnel prescribed exposure limits(Noise,Heat,Dust) Provision of air conditioning Reduced noise level Use of seat belt Competence Lifting equipment design Lifting procedure Equipment movement procedure Operator competence Designed access systems
Safety Alert 78

Significant incident 46

AS3868 Earth-moving machinery - Design guide for access systems

Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Provision of personal restraining devices Use of personal restraining devices Mobile Equipment design Passenger loading restriction

AS 1891 Industrial fallarrest systems and devices AS 1891 Industrial fallarrest systems and devices AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches

Provision of seating for passengers Use of seating Operator competence Seat belts Electric isolation procedures Safety Alert 37 Equipment movement procedure Height limitation Isolation procedure Mobile Equipment isolation procedure Mobile Equipment raised body Safety Alert 37 alarm Operator competence Protective barrier Warning sign Cooling of hot area Equipment movement restriction Operator competence Site inspection Mobile Equipment isolation procedure

Restrict personal mobile telephone use Restrict access to social media devices Towing procedures Mine induction for new employees - awareness of inattention Operator competence Prime mover towing capacity

Safety Bulletin 130

ISO 7464 Earth-moving machinery - Method of test for the measurement of drawbar pull

Risk assessment of towing operation Towed equipment braking system relative to weight Towing procedures Safety Alert 217 Design of connection equipment Maintenance of connection Operator competence Provision of appropriate connection Provision of appropriate safety chain/rope Risk assessment Towing procedures Use of appropriate connection Use of appropriate safety chain/rope

AS 4177.4 Caravan and light trailer towing components - Safety chains up to 3500 kg capacity

Equipment movement procedure Equipment operating procedure Hazard warning sign Mobile Equipment design (enclosed brake) Mobile Equipment maintenance

Operator competence Physical barrier Reversing procedure Restrict personal mobile telephone use Restrict access to social media devices Operating procedures Mine induction for new employees - awareness of inattention Restrict personal mobile telephone use Restrict access to social media devices Operating procedures Mine induction for new employees - awareness of inattention Enclosed cabin Ergonomic operator compartment Protective structure Risk assessment Seat belts Engine cooling system Fire resistant fluid Fire suppression system Fuel line layout and design Heat shielding of hot component Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Mobile Equipment manufacture Oil line layout and design Pre-start checks Equipment access restriction Operator competence Refuel station design

Safety Bulletin 130

Safety Bulletin 130

Significant incident 8

Significant incident 4

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Refuelling procedure

Mobile Equipment design

AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety Wheeled machines Brakes

Safety Alert 192

Mobile Equipment maintenance Mobile Equipment selection Safety Alert 192 Operator competence Regular dynamic brake testing AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety Wheeled machines Brakes Barriers Operator competence Road maintenance Road width Speed restriction Warning sign Operator competency Restrict access to suitable equipment Restrict personal access Tilt alarm Mobile Equipment design R.O.P.S AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery - Protective structures - General
Significant incident 3

Dust suppression (road watering) Mobile Equipment maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Road design Road maintenance Road marker Tinted windscreen Warning sign Operator competence Speed restriction Warning sign

Prohibition of drug, alcohol use Testing of workforce Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence safety bulletin 130 Restrict personal mobile telephone use Restrict access to social media devices Operating procedures Mine induction for new employees - awareness of inattention Significant incident 17 Equipment movement procedure Loading/unloading procedure Mobile Equipment control device Mobile Equipment indicator device Operator competence Warning barrier Ground preparation Operator competency Restrict access to suitable equipment Restricted personnel access Work site inspection Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Tyre maintenance procedure Tyre selection Mobile Equipment design Operating procedure Secure storage Design of restraints

Significant incident 17 Significant incident 3 Safety Alert 102

Effective communication Use of seat belts Barriers Mobile Equipment movement/procedure Operator competency Worksite inspection Barrier Dump procedure Mobile Equipment movement/procedure Operator competency Work site inspection Liquid equipment design

AS 2809 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods

Liquid tank baffles Loading procedure Loading restriction Mobile Equipment selection Operator competence Mobile Equipment movement/procedure Operator competency Restrict access to personnel Stockpile management Work site inspection Maintenance of equipment Operator competence Pre-operation checks Load restrictions (SWL's) Loading procedures Maintenance of lifting equipment Operator competence Provision of appropriate equipment Use of appropriate lifting equipment Load security Loading procedure Mobile Equipment design

safety alert 216 safety alert 67 significant incident 13

safety alert 53

Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Load stability Load security Loading procedure Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Speed restriction Load stability Loading procedure Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator competence Temporary stoppage of equipment Load indicators Loading procedure Loading restriction Operator competence F.O.P.S.

significant incident 17

significant incident 17 safety alert 57

safety alert 57

safety alert 53

AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery - Protective structures - General

safety alert 53 Mobile Equipment design Barricades Blast design Blast procedure Defined hazardous area Restrict access to Hazard areas Warning signs Barriers Defined hazardous area Mobile Equipment movement procedure Warning signs Work procedure Barriers to hazardous area Defined equipment movement area

Mine design Operator competence Warning signs Competence Provision of recovery equipment Restriction of personnel access Risk Assessment Competence Provision of recovery equipment Restriction of personnel access Risk Assessment Competence Provision of recovery equipment Restriction of personnel access Risk Assessment Competence Provision of recovery equipment Restriction of personnel access Risk Assessment Competence Provision of recovery equipment Restriction of personnel access Risk Assessment Competence Operating restriction Road design Road maintenance Road separation Warning sign Competence Designated parking area Direction sign Parking procedure (parallel parking) Competence

safety bulletin 34

safety bulletin 34

Provision of brakes Speed restriction Warning sign Competence Equipment movement procedure Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Mobile Equipment proximity device Mobile Equipment warning light Reflective sign Speed restriction Surface lighting Warning sign Restrict personal mobile telephone use Restrict access to social media devices Operating procedures mine induction for new employees - awareness of inattention Competence Light vehicle movement procedure Mobile Equipment interaction procedure Mobile Equipment proximity warning device Parallel parking Use of warning system Competence Immobilisation of equipment Mobile Equipment proximity warning device Parking Parking procedures Servicing procedure Use of warning systems Vehicle design

safety bulletin 34

safety bulletin 130

safety alert 218 Safety bulletin 135 safety alert 179 safety bulletin 34

safety alert 218 safety alert 179

safety alert 232

Warning sign Competence Equipment movement procedure Mobile equipment maintenance Safety Bulletin 112 Road design Road maintenance Competence Designated equipment route Designated personnel route Emergency stop Equipment movement procedure Mobile Equipment design (horn, lights, brakes) Personnel movement procedure Personnel restricted access Physical barriers Speed restriction Warning sign Equipment design Equipment movement procedure Equipment operating procedure Excavation warning sign Mobile Equipment maintenance safety alert 210 Operator competence Reversing procedure safety alert 210 Risk assessment of excavation Safety berm Tipping procedure Cabling moved underground Cabling re-routing Competence Equipment movement procedure External to equipment warning device Onboard proximity warning device

Power line layout Raising power line Warning sign Mobile Equipment interaction procedure Operator competence Restriction of equipment access Use of equipment warning system Warning sign Component testing Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Operator check Operator competence Periodic brake test Mobile Equipment separation

safety alert 47 safety alert 299

safety alert 47 safety alert 194

Optimum road width safety alert 232 Speed restriction Traffic control Traffic route Competence Load indicator Mobile Equipment design Weight restriction Competence Equipment selection Road design Road maintenance Watering procedure Competence Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Windscreen cleaning devices Eliminating sign Operating procedure Reflective sign Removal of vision obstacle Road design
safety alert 205

safety alert 205

Road edge clearance Warning sign Competence Mobile Equipment alarm Mobile Equipment design Mobile Equipment maintenance Mobile Equipment proximity device Reversing procedure Procedures Maintenance

significant incident 38

significant incident 38

Safety Alert 279 Safety Alert 295 Safety Bulletin 101 Safety Bulletin 90

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Competence Conveyor design Conveyor loading Competence Conveyor guarding Emergency shutdown devices Isolation procedures Provision of conveyor isolators SA291: Fatality on a minesite Risk assessment Work procedures AS 1755 Conveyors - Safety requirements Competence Conformity with positive lockout design Design of positive of lockout of equipment Fail safe design Installation and maintenance of pre-start alarms Installation of positive lockout mechanisms Isolation of power source Pre-start procedures Regular effective communication Risk assessment Adequate access Competence Conveyor guards Provision of emergency shutdown devices Risk assessment Work procedures Anti roll back device Competency Control conveyor load Conveyor brake Conveyor design Conveyor maintenance Belt design Belt inspection Belt maintenance Damaged belt detection Restricted access AS 1755 Conveyors - Safety requirements

AS 1755 Conveyors - Safety requirements

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Method Of Working The Stockpile System To Maintain Awareness Of The Hazard System To Monitor Feeder Operation System To Prevent Person/Machine Passing Near Potential Void Risk Assessment (Refer 12.3) Sound Retrieval Techniques (Refer 12.3) Equipment Design Equipment Selection Remove Build Up Design Of Stockpile Direction Of Machine Movement Risk Assessment Side Slope Suitable To The Machine Surface Compaction Standards Maintain Concave Profile In Cross Section Rather Than Convex Method Of Working The Stockpile Design Of Stockpile Dump Short, Push Over Edge Provision Of Protective Berm Risk Assessment Slow Speed Backup Stability Of Stockpile Edge Suitability Of Machine Arrange Lighting To Avoid Shadows Control Direction Of Access And Machine Working Identify And Isolate Hazardous Edges Method Of Working To Minimise Hazardous Edges

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Restriction of personnel access to bore bottom and adjacent areas Blockage clearance procedure Design of cutter/reaming head Maintenance of cutters Operating procedure Restriction of personnel access to bore bottom and adjacent areas Blockage clearance procedure Adequate ventilation of bore bottom area Restriction of personnel access to bore bottom and adjacent areas Equipment design Equipment maintenance Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Equipment design Equipment maintenance Lightning protection Operating procedure in thunderstorms Equipment design Operating procedure Equipment maintenance Protective equipment if required Electrical design Electrical maintenance Equipment housekeeping Operating procedure Equipment maintenance Equipment housekeeping Equipment design Operating procedure Equipment maintenance Equipment housekeeping Operating procedures Ventilation or inertisation of borehole Adequate ventilation of bore bottom, and adjacent areas Operating procedure

Restriction of activities near bore bottom Ventilation or inertisation of cutting face and borehole Maintenance of cutter head Design of equipment Operating procedure Welding/cutting procedure Equipment design Restrictions of personnel Restriction of surface locations of open flames Ventilation of bore Protective equipment Cleansing of clothing Adequate bathing facilities Provision of medicinals Materials selection Chemical register Housekeeping Adequate lighting Footwear selection Operator fitness Operating procedure Manual handling arrangements Equipment design Cutter head maintenance Dust suppression measures Breathing protection if necessary Equipment design Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Exposure limitation Geotechnical assessment Bore design Bore support Collar design Equipment design and location Operating procedure Maintenance procedure Adequate ventilation of work area Protective equipment if necessary Equipment design Equipment maintenance

Operating procedure Adequate ventilation of work area Protective equipment if necessary Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Communications Adequate ventilation of bore Restriction of smoking at collar Housekeeping at collar Adequate ventilation of bore Welding/cutting/grinding procedure Limitation of flammable materials at collar

Design of liner Operating procedure Design of equipment Maintenance of equipment Competence Operating procedure Restriction of smoking at collar Housekeeping at collar Limitation of flammable material at collar Limitation of flammable material in bore Cutting/welding/grinding procedure Design of conveyance Maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Guarding of bore collar Housekeeping Adequate lighting Operating procedure Safety harnesses if necessary Design of equipment Guarding of walkways Design of work area Housekeeping of area and surrounds Adequate lighting

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face

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Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

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Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

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Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

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Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion Lung Damage

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Asphyxiation / Poisoning

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Asphyxiation / Poisoning

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Burial of personnel

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Burial of personnel

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Drowning

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Explosion of gas at face

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Eye Injuries Fire at face

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Fire at face

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Fires in associated workings

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Hearing Damage

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Hearing Damage

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

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Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

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Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

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Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Injuries from entanglement in Continuous Miner cutter head

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Injuries from entanglement in Continuous Miner cutter head

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Lung Damage

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal

Lung Damage

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets) Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets) Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets) Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

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Eye Injuries Injuries From Crushing, Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets) Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture, Contusions Injuries From Crushing, Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets) Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

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Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Injuries From Strains And Sprains

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Injuries From Strains And Sprains

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Lung Damage

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Skin Disorders

Drill and blast production

Asphyxiation Poisoning

Drill and blast production

Asphyxiation Poisoning

Drill and blast production

Asphyxiation Poisoning

Drill and blast production

Burial Of Personnel

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Burial Of Personnel

Drill and blast production

Drowning

Drill and blast production Drill and blast production Drill and blast production

Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face Eye Injuries Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production Drill and blast production

Eye Injuries Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production

Fire At Face

Drill and blast production

Fire At Face

Drill and blast production

Ignition Of Gas At Face

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fractures Contusion

Drill and blast production

Drill and blast production

Drill and blast production

Drill and blast production

Drill and blast production

Injuries From Entanglement With Drill, Scrapers Or Face Conveyors Injuries From Entanglement With Drill, Scrapers Or Face Conveyors Injuries From Entanglement With Drill, Scrapers Or Face Conveyors Lung Damage

Drill and blast production

Lung Damage

Drill and blast production

Lung Damage

Drill and blast production

Sprains And Strains

Drill and blast production

Unexpected Explosion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Asphyxiation / Poisoning Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Explosion of coal dust on Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) wheeling road Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Explosion of coal dust on Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) wheeling road Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Eye Injuries Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Fire on unit Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Fire on unit Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Ignition of gas in wheeling roads Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) or shunts Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Ignition of gas in wheeling roads Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) or shunts Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion

Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion Injuries from crushing, fracture, contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Injuries from crushing, fracture, Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) contusion Operation Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Lung Disease Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Lung Disease Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Longwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Asphyxiation/ Poisoning Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction

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Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction

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Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction

Longwall Extraction

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Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Longwall Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Longwall Extraction

Fire On Longwall Equipment

Longwall Extraction

Fire On Longwall Equipment

Longwall Extraction

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Longwall Extraction

Lung Injuries

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Lung Injuries

Longwall Extraction Longwall Extraction

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Longwall Extraction

Drowning

Longwall Extraction

Drowning

Longwall Extraction

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Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On Face

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On Face

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On Face

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On Face

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Fire/Explosion Related To Goaf

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Fire/Explosion Related To Goaf

Lung Injuries Lung Injuries Lung Injuries

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Lung Injuries

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation

Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation

Asphyxiation/Poisoning

Mobile Cutter Operation

Asphyxiation/Poisoning

Mobile Cutter Operation

Burial Of Personnel

Mobile Cutter Operation

Drowning

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Mobile Cutter Operation Mobile Cutter Operation

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Mobile Cutter Operation

Fire At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation

Fire At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation

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Mobile Cutter Operation

Hearing Damage

Mobile Cutter Operation

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Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation

Mobile Cutter Operation

Mobile Cutter Operation

Injuries From Entanglement In Contact With Cutter Boom

Mobile Cutter Operation

Lung Damage

Mobile Cutter Operation

Lung Damage

Mobile Loader Operation

Asphyxiation Poisoning

Mobile Loader Operation

Asphyxiation Poisoning

Mobile Loader Operation

Burial Of Personnel

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Burial Of Personnel

Mobile Loader Operation

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Mobile Loader Operation Mobile Loader Operation

Eye Injuries Fire At Face

Mobile Loader Operation

Fire At Face

Mobile Loader Operation

Fire At Face

Mobile Loader Operation

Fires In Associated Workings

Mobile Loader Operation

Hearing Damage

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Mobile Loader Operation Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Crushing, Fracture Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation

Injuries From Entanglement In Contact With Cutter Boom

Mobile Loader Operation

Lung Damage

Mobile Loader Operation

Lung Damage

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Fractures And Burial

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion At Face

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion At Face

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion At Face

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion At Face

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion At Face

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Drowning

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Drowning

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Drowning

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction

Injuries To Surface Personnel Consequent To Subsidence

Scraper Operation

Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion Injuries Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion Injuries

Scraper Operation

Scraper Operation

Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion Injuries

Scraper Operation

Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion Injuries

Scraper Operation

Fires And Explosions

Scraper Operation

Fires And Explosions

Scraper Operation

Fires And Explosions

Scraper Operation

Hearing Damage

Scraper Operation

Lung Damage

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Lung Damage

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial Injuries From Crushing, Contusion, Burial

Shortwall Extraction Shortwall Extraction

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Shortwall Extraction

Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Shortwall Extraction

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Shortwall Extraction

Drowning

Shortwall Extraction

Drowning

Shortwall Extraction

Injuries To Surface Personnel Consequent To Subsidence

Shortwall Extraction

General Injuries Incurred In Shortwall Face Area

COAL PRODUCTION HAZARDS

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation in coal Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

SMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Mobile Cutter Operation

Shortwall Extraction Mechanism Control

Hierarchy of Controls

Personnel Are Exposed To Fumes Adequate ventilation Produced From Pneumatic Bolter Lubricant selection Lubricant Mists Lubricator design/selection Equipment maintenance Fume auditing Allowable fume levels Bolters Cause Incendive Sparks In Adequate ventilation Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Awareness of rock properties Wet drilling Operating procedure Operating procedure Eye protection where necessary Operating procedure Unit/hose maintenance Eye protection where necessary Operating procedure Unit design to minimise effect Eye protection where necessary Prevention of gas layers Detection/monitoring of gas layers Wet drilling Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire equipment Operating procedure Inspection of rib Provision of temporary support if necessary

Anchor Chemicals Spun Off Drill Chuck Into Operators' Eyes Burst Air, Water Or Hydraulic Hoses Throw Material Into Operators' Eye Drilling Cuttings, Wet Or Dry, Thrown Into Operators Eyes Incendive Sparks Ignite Layer Of Gas

Falls Of Rib In Area Being Bolted

Falls Of Rib In Area Being Bolted

Operator competence Falls Of Roof In Area Being Bolted Operating procedure Inspection of roof Provision of temporary support if necessary Operator competence Protective supports on mobile bolters or bolter equipped continuous miners Falls Of Roof Or Rib Through Failure Of Bolts Operating procedure System design Bolt/anchor selection Monitoring/inspection of roof and ribs

Operator competence Operating procedure Operator competence Operating procedure Competence Design of bolters Footwear Guards and rails Personnel Jammed Against Roof Operating procedure Or Rib By Unplanned Move Of Operator competence Mobile Bolter Or Bolter Equipped Interlocking of machine functions to Continuous Miner prevent concurrent functions Operator vigilance Personnel Struck By Bolts Or Drill Operating procedure Steels Mishandled By Operators Operator competence Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Operating procedure Plates, Straps Or Bars Temporary support of elements while bolting takes place Operator competence Personnel Struck By Loose Selection of hoses Whipping Hydraulic Or Pneumatic Maintenance of hoses Hose Due To Hose Or Coupling Prevention of hose damage Failure Operating procedure Coupling locking devices Personnel Struck By Loose Operating procedure Whipping Water Or Air Hose When Operator competence Pressure Has Been Applied Personnel Thrown Off Balance Due Operating procedure To Torque Reaction Of Hand Held Bolters Personnel Thrown Off Balance Due Operator competence To Torque Reaction Of Hand Held Bolters Improper Manual Handling Of Proper manual handling Bolters And Bolting Material Operator competence Personnel Entanglement In Bolting Equipment And Hosing Personnel Fall From Elevating Bolting Masts Through Slips Or Trips

Improper Manual Handling Of Bolters And Bolting Material Mechanisation of materials handling Operating procedure Slipping And Tripping While Bolting Operator vigilance Or Handling Bolters And Materials Operator competence Operating procedure Adequate lighting Clean up of area prior to bolting Bolting unit and area housekeeping Personnel Breathe Air Laden With Adequate ventilation Dust From Bolter Operation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Operating procedure Dust suppression Breathing protection where necessary Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Adequate ventilation Been Dust Contaminated In Intake Ventilation system design To The Bolting Area Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Limitations and controls on outbye activities Outbye dust suppression Hot Spots Developed By Frictional Adequate ventilation Rubbing Of System Components In Allowable gas levels Presence Of Gas Gas monitoring/inspection Operating procedure Unit design Unit maintenance/inspection Frictional Rubbing Of Unit Operating procedure Components Ignites Coal Dust/Oil Unit design Accumulations Unit maintenance/inspection Unit housekeeping Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of same Personnel Exposed To High Noise Allowable noise levels/doses Levels And Doses From Unit Noise auditing Operation Unit design to minimise noise Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Operating procedure Unit design Operator/personnel vigilance Operating procedure Unit design Operator/personnel vigilance Operating procedure

Personnel Caught In Pinch Points Of Articulation Of Unit Personnel Entangled In Conveyor Mechanism Personnel Jammed Between Unit And Rib

Personnel Jammed Between Unit And Rib

Unit design Operator/personnel vigilance Inspection/monitoring of rib Adequate lighting Operator competence Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Adequate rib support Coal Inspection/monitoring of rib Operating procedure Personnel Struck By Falling Unit Operating procedure Following Failure Of Unit design Monorail/Monorail Supports Monorail design Support design Unit maintenance Auditing of supports Operator/personnel vigilance Operator competence Personnel Struck By Material Operating procedure Spilled From Unit Unit design Unit maintenance Location of personnel Operator/personnel vigilance Personnel Struck/Jammed By Operating procedure Roof/Rib Supports Dislodged By Operator competence Unit Correct installation of supports Personnel Breathe Air Laden With Adequate ventilation Dust Caused By Operation Of Unit Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Unit design Dust suppression measures Breathing protection where required Continuous Miner breaks into an accumulation of irrespirable and / or noxious gas which inundates face and beyond Knowledge of accumulation areas Operating procedure Adherence to plans Accurate surveying of all workings Recording of plans Knowledge of strata behaviour Barrier pillar provision Knowledge of seam gas conditions Seam gas drainage Operating procedure Special protective devices and equipment Remote operation of Continuous Miner Adequate ventilation Knowledge of outburst behaviour Operating procedure

Outburst of gas from face

Outburst of material from Continuous Miner face

Outburst of material from Continuous Miner face Special protective devices Outburst control measures Remote operations of Continuous Miner Continuous Miner encounters an Knowledge of fluid accumulation accumulation of fluid material which Operating procedure inundates the face area and Adherence to plans beyond Accurate surveying of all workings and pertinent features Recording of same Knowledge of strata conditions and behaviour Barrier pillar provision Continuous Miner picks strike Adequate ventilation incendive sparks in accumulation of Allowable gas levels gas Gas monitoring / inspections Operating procedure Awareness of rock properties Awareness of presence of metallic objects such as bolts in coalface and at roof level Continuous Miner shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Continuous Miner or the face or Eye protection where required ribs throw coal particles Operating procedure Accumulation of coal dust and / or Continuous Miner housekeeping oil ignited by frictional rubbing of Continuous Miner maintenance CM components Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Ignition of gas layer by incendive Prevention of gas layer formation sparks from miner picks Detection / monitoring of gas layer formation Continuous Miner shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Provision of fire fighting equipment Correct use of fire fighting equipment Spontaneous combustion in coal accumulations from falls, rib spall or dumping Knowledge of coal behaviour Operating procedure Clean up of workings Clean up of combustible material other than coal Preparatory seals Inspections / monitoring of workings atmosphere Allowable noise levels / doses Noise auditing

Personnel exposed to high noise levels and doses

Personnel exposed to high noise levels and doses Continuous Miner design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Adequate roof support Inspector / monitoring of roof Method of operation of Continuous Miner Adherence to plans Operator competence Protective canopy on Continuous Miner Personnel jammed between Operating procedure Continuous Miner and Shuttle Car Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations while Continuous Miner / Shuttle Car Allowable concurrent activities Adequate lighting on Shuttle Car Warning device on Shuttle Car Personnel jammed between face Operating procedure and Continuous Miner Operator vigilance Operator competence Personnel jammed between rib and Operating procedure Continuous Miner Operator vigilance Allowable concurrent activities while Continuous Miner operates Operator competence Adequate lighting Adequate rib support Inspection / monitoring of rib Personnel struck by coal spillage Operating procedure from Continuous Miner delivery Location of personnel boom Personnel struck by dislodged roof Operating procedure / rib supports Operator competence Correct installation of supports Personnel struck by falling rib coal Adequate rib support Inspection / monitoring of rib Operating procedure Protective canopies on Continuous Miner Personnel struck or jammed by Operating procedure delivery boom of Continuous Miner Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations Allowable concurrent activities while Continuous Miner operates Operator competence Personnel caught in operating Operating procedure cutter head Falls of roof at and near face

Personnel caught in operating cutter head

Personnel breathe air laden with dust caused by Continuous Miner operation

Operator competence Operator vigilance Pre-start warning Deadman control for operation Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Operating procedure Breathing protection where required

Dust auditing (respirable) Dust suppression on Continuous Miner Personnel breathe air which has Adequate ventilation been contaminated with dust in the Ventilation system design intakes to the face Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Limitations and controls on outbye activities Outbye dust suppression Mishandling Of Materials Operating procedure Operator competence Mishandling Of Tools Operating procedure Operator competence Operating procedure Eye protection where necessary Operating procedure Inspection of rib Operator competence Adequacy of support placed Operating procedure Inspection of roof Provision of temporary support if necessary Operator competence Adequacy of support placed Operating procedure Support system design Operator competence Monitoring/inspection of roof and ribs Operating procedure Operator competence Operating procedure Operator competence Methods of temporary support during placement

Personnel Struck By Cuttings From Support Members Or Dust From Roof Of Or Rib Ribs Falls In Areas Being Supported

Falls Of Roof In Areas Being Supported

Falls Of Roof Or Rib Through Failure Of Supports Placed

Personnel Caught Or Struck By Roof/Rib Support Members During Manual Handling Personnel Struck By Falling Support Members During Erection Activities

Personnel Struck By Tools Dropped Or Mishandled During Support Erection Personnel Struck Activities Or Jammed By Other Machines Whilst Erecting Supports Improper Manual Handling Of Support Materials

Operating procedure Operator competence Operating procedure Operator competence Adequate lighting Operator vigilance Proper manual handling Operator competence Operating procedure Mechanisation or materials handling

Slipping And Tripping While Handling And Erecting Supports

Operating procedure Operator competence Operator vigilance Adequate lighting Clean up of area prior to support General area housekeeping Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Adequate ventilation Been Contaminated By Dust In Ventilation system design Intakes To Support Area Dust auditing (respirable) Limitation and control of outbye activities Outbye dust suppression Allowable dust levels Personnel Are Contaminated By Operating procedure Support Materials Being Used Chemical register De-barking of timber Protective equipment where necessary Blasting Breaks Into An Barrier pillar provision Accumulation Of Irrespirable Knowledge of strata behaviour And/Or Noxious Gas Which Adherence to plans Inundates Face And Beyond Operating procedure Accurate surveying of workings Recording of plans Knowledge of accumulation areas Outburst Of Gas From Face Adequate ventilation Seam gas drainage procedure Knowledge of seam gas conditions Operating procedure Personnel Breath Air Laden With Allowable fume levels Blasting Fumes See Use of explosives Fume auditing Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Protective equipment if required Outburst Of Material From Working Knowledge of outburst behaviour Face Outburst control measures

Outburst Of Material From Working Face Operating procedure Blasting Or Drilling Encounters Barrier pillar provision Accumulation Of Fluid Material Operating procedure Which Inundates Face And Beyond Recording all workings and pertinent features Knowledge of fluid accumulations Adherence to plans Accurate surveying of all workings and pertinent features Knowledge of strata conditions and behaviour Mishap With Explosives Ignites See Explosives Use Section for Dust Controls When Using Explosives Drill Jumbo Hydraulic Oil Blowout Jumbo maintenance Eye protection where necessary Dust From Blasting Eye protection where necessary Adequate ventilation Dust suppression after blasts Dust From Drilling Eye protection where necessary Dust suppression on drills Flying Material From Blasting Personnel to take up safe locations during blasting Blasting procedure Accumulations Of Coal Dust And Limitation of surface temperature Or Oil Ignited By High Surface Jumbo maintenance Temperatures On Drill Jumbo Provision of fire fighting equipment Jumbo housekeeping Use of fire fighting equipment Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Operating procedure Sparks From Drill Knowledge of strata conditions Provision of fire fighting equipment Detection/monitoring of layer formation Use of fire fighting equipment Prevention of gas layer formation Drill Strikes Incendive Sparks In Gas monitoring/inspection Accumulation Of Gas Awareness of location of other metallic objects in area being drilled Allowable gas levels Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Awareness of rock properties Inspection/monitoring or roof Adequate roof support Operating procedure Operator vigilance Adherence to plans

Falls Of Roof At And Near Face While Drilling And/Or Charging Occurs

Falls Of Rib Or Face Coal As Drilling And/Or Charging Occurs

Adequate rib/face support Operator vigilance Operating procedure Inspection/monitoring of ribs and face

Personnel Jammed Between Face Operating procedure Or Rib By Unplanned Move Of Drill Adequate lighting Jumbo Allowable personnel locations Operator competence Personnel Jammed Or Run Over Parking procedure By Runaway Jumbo On Steep Operator competence Gradients Brake maintenance/testing Operating procedure Provision of parking brakes Personnel Struck By Dislodged Correct installation of supports Roof/Rib Supports While Operating procedure Drilling/Charging Operator vigilance Personnel Struck By Flying Scraper Operating procedure Rope Or Hoe Rope and anchorage inspection and maintenance Allowable personnel locations Personnel Stumble Or Slip While Drill selection Operating Drills Or Drop Them Housekeeping at face Onto Themselves Operating procedure Personnel Struck By Flying Material Personnel to take safe locations Propelled By Blasting during blasting Operating procedure Blast design Entanglement With Face Scraper Operating procedure Conveyor Operator vigilance Adequate lighting Entanglement With Scraper Or Adequate lighting Scraper Drive Operator vigilance Operating procedure Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Operating procedure Drill design Clothing in good repair Personnel Breath Air Laden With Dust suppression after blasting Dust From Blasting Dust auditing (respirable) Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Breathing protection where necessary Personnel Breath Air Laden With Dust From Drilling And Loading Dust suppression on drills Breathing protection where required

Personnel Breath Air Laden With Dust From Drilling And Loading Dust suppression on other equipment Operating procedure Dust auditing (respirable) Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Personnel Slip/Trip While Drilling Operating procedure Or Carrying Items Manual lifting procedure Work area housekeeping Adequate lighting Contact With Misfired Explosive Misfire reporting (Either By Drill, Loader Or Scraper) Misfire procedure Operator vigilance Prohibition of butt drilling Inspection after blasting Operation of unit cause toxic fumes Allowable fume levels which are breathed by personnel Fume auditing Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Unit maintenance / testing Machine engulfed by material from strata or other material during clean up Explosion at face ignites dust in wheeling road Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Inertisation of dust present Dust auditing for combustibles Runaway unit enters collision Operating procedure causing dust to be thrown up and Operator competence causing arcs / sparks which ignite Brake provisions dust Brake maintenance / testing Inertisation of dust present Dust auditing for combustibles Operation of the unit causes dust or Eye protection where necessary particles to be thrown up and enter Operating procedure eyes Design of unit Fire on cable reel due to too many Operating procedure wraps Operator competence Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Material caught in brakes ignite Operating procedure coal dust / oil accumulation Brake design Brake maintenance Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Fire on Shuttle Car cable reel due Operating procedure to too many wraps, in presence of Operator competence accumulation of gas

Fire on Shuttle Car cable reel due to too many wraps, in presence of accumulation of gas

Adequate ventilation Gas monitoring / inspections Falls of roof along wheeling roads Adequate roof support on to Shuttle Car Inspection / monitoring of roof Operating procedure Canopy on Shuttle Car Falls of roof, roof supports, rib due Adequate roof / rib support to dislodgment by Shuttle Car Adequate clearances for Shuttle Car Operating procedure Operator competence Canopy on Shuttle Car Personnel jammed between Shuttle Operating procedure Car and other equipment such as Operator and personnel competence loaders, continuous miner, feeders, etc. Operator and personnel vigilance Personnel jammed between Shuttle Operating procedure Car and rib Operator vigilance Personnel and operator competence Adequate lighting on Shuttle Car Warning alarm on Shuttle Car Personnel jammed by Shuttle Car Operating procedure sliding due to cross grades of floor Operator competence Personnel and operator vigilance Personnel jammed or run down by Operating procedure runaway Shuttle Car on steep Operator competence gradients Provision of adequate brakes Parking procedure Brake maintenance Brake testing Personnel run down by Shuttle Car Operating procedure Adequate lighting on Shuttle Car Approach warning alarm Operator and personnel competence Operator and personnel vigilance Personnel struck by lashing rope or Operating procedure sling, broken while Shuttle Car Operator competence attempts tostruck tow an object Personnel by objects Operating procedure propelled from Shuttle Car (typically Operator competence roof supports being unloaded) Personnel competence Operator and personnel vigilance Personnel struck by tensioned Operating procedure trailing cable of Shuttle Car Personnel competence Personnel vigilance Personnel struck or jammed by Operating procedure objects towed by Shuttle Car Operator competence

Personnel struck or jammed by objects towed by Shuttle Car Personnel competence Personnel vigilance Shuttle Car operator crushed Adequate clearance for Shuttle Car between Shuttle Car and roof (or Operating procedure strikes head on roof or rib supports) Operator competence Canopy on Shuttle Car Personnel breathe air laden with Adequate ventilation dust caused by operation of unit Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Operating procedure Breathing protection where necessary Dust suppression on unit and wheeling roads Personnel breathe air which has Adequate ventilation been contaminated with dust in the Ventilation system design intakes to the wheeling roads Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Dust suppression on outbye activities Personnel Struck By Coal Spalling From Face Operating procedure Provision of face sprags Design of roof supports Adequate support density Operating procedure Adequate rib support Inspection/monitoring of ribs Operating procedure Adequate roof support in gate roads

Personnel Struck By Rib Material Spalling From Gate Ribs In Front Abutment Zone Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Material In Front Abutment Zones In Gates Personnel Struck By Roof Material Falling From Ahead Of Support Cantilever Tips Along Faceline Personnel Struck By Roof Material Falling Between Roof Supports

Inspection/monitoring of roof Operating procedure Support design Adequate support density Operating procedure Support design Adequate support density Personnel Struck By Goaf Material Operating procedure Rilling Between Supports Support design Personnel Struck By Coal Thrown Operating procedure Off Shearer Or Plough Shearer and drum design Personnel Struck By Coal Falling Operating procedure Off Stage Loader Stage loader design Personnel Struck By Flying Operating procedure Haulage Chain Design of haulage chain Chain inspection/maintenance Avoidance of chain haulage systems if practical

Personnel Struck By Flying Haulage Chain

Personnel Struck By Lashing Hoses And/Or High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Through Hose Or Coupling Failure Personnel Jammed Between Face Supports As They Are Brought Forward Personnel Jammed Between Other Elements Of Longwall Equipment As They Are Advanced E.g.. Roof Personnel Jammed Between And Supports While Packing Cavities Above Support Canopies Personnel Crushed By Pantechnicon Units Which Fall Due To Failure Of Support Monorail System Personnel Caught In Major Roof Fall Due To Failure Of Roof Supports Personnel Struck By Unplanned Movement Of Roof Support Which Fails Personnel Fall On To Face Conveyor While Crossing It At Gate Ends Personnel Area On Face Conveyor When It Starts Up (Also Applies To Stage Loader)

Tensioning arrangements Operating procedure Design of hydraulic system Hose and coupling selection Operating procedure Operator competence Adequate lighting Operating procedure Operator competence Operating procedure

Operating procedure Adequate monorail support Monorail/pantechnicon design Design of roof supports Knowledge of strata behaviour Design of roof supports Operating procedure Operating procedure Provision of bridges across conveyor Operating procedure Pre-start warning and delay Provision of lock-out control switches on conveyors Isolation procedure Operating procedure Pre-start warning and delay Guarding of moving parts wherever practicable Inspection/maintenance of equipment and guards Isolation procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Monitor interlock to power supply Operating procedure for cable handling Cable design and selection Cable protection - earth leakage Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection

Personnel Caught In Moving Parts Of Longwall Elements

Damage To Shearer Or Other Cables In Gas Accumulation

Shearer Or Plough Picks Strike Incendive Sparks From Strata Or Support Canopies In Presence Of Gas

Shearer Or Plough Picks Strike Incendive Sparks From Strata Or Support Canopies In Presence Of Gas

High Gas Emissions From Broken Coal Along Face And Belt System Leads To Explosive Atmospheres In Presence Of Ignition Source

Large Quantities Of Coal Dust Produced And Deposited Along Face And Return Gate Provides Fuel For Propagation Of Dust Explosion In Presence Of Ignition Source Accumulation Of Gas Ignited By Use Of Explosives To Break Up Stone On Conveyors Or Free Roof Supports Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up At Face/Goaf Edge Where An Ignition Source Occurs (Such As Arcs, Incendive Sparks)

Interlocking of monitor and power supply Awareness of strata properties Awareness of proximity of support canopies Operating procedure Operator competence Pre-drainage of gas from coal Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Equipment protection Dust suppression on shearer or plough Dust suppression along face line Dust monitoring of combustibles Inertization of dust in return gate Equipment protection See Explosives Use Section for Controls

Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspections Design of ventilation system Provision of bleeders Design of extraction system Control of ignition sources Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Adjacent Seams Allowable gas levels Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections The Face Area And Ignites From A Design of ventilation system Source Design of extraction system Gas drainage techniques Knowledge of goaf behaviour Knowledge of adjacent seam gas characteristics Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Abandoned Gas monitoring/inspections Workings In Adjacent Seams Design of extraction system Affected By The Goaf And Floods Knowledge of workings in adjacent The Face Area seams Knowledge of goaf behaviour

Gas Enters Goaf In Large Quantities From Abandoned Workings In Adjacent Seams Affected By The Goaf And Floods The Face Area Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Explosive Gas Or Gas/Dust Adequate ventilation Atmosphere Is Driven Over Face Monitor tripped interlocks to isolate Equipment And Ignition Source By electricity to face equipment Wind Blast Associated With Goaf Design of extraction sequence Fall Design of panel Provision of bleeders Gas drainage techniques Inertization of dust/gas Equipment protection Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal Design of extraction panel In Goaf Leads To Fire And/Or Knowledge of coal behaviour Ignition Of Gas Design of ventilation system Monitoring of goaf gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Provision of inerting gases Operating procedure Incendive Sparking During Goaf Knowledge of rock properties Falls Ignite Gas In Goaf Knowledge of spark sources Design of ventilation system Provision of inerting gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Monitoring of goaf gases Gas drainage techniques Operating procedure Accumulations Of Coal Dust Housekeeping And/Or Oil Ignited By High Maintenance of longwall equipment Temperature Surfaces On Longwall Limitation of surface temperature Equipment Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Accumulations Of Coal Dust Housekeeping And/Or Oil Ignited By Frictional Maintenance of longwall equipment Rubbing Of Longwall Components Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Personnel Breathe Air Operating procedure Contaminated By Dust From Allowable dust levels Shearer Or Plough Or Movement Dust auditing (respirable) Of Roof Supports Dust suppression methods Protective equipment if required Remote control Adequate ventilation Personnel Breath Air Contaminated Outbye dust suppression methods By Dust Entrained In Intake Airway Use of homotropal ventilation Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels

Personnel Breath Air Contaminated By Dust Entrained In Intake Airway

Shearer, Plough, Crusher And/Or Movement Of Supports Entrain Dust And Other Particles Into Air Irrespirable And/Or Poisonous Gases Are Expelled Into Working Areas By Wind Blasts Associated With Goaf Falls

Dust auditing (respirable) Eye protection where required Operating procedure Operating procedure Monitoring of goaf gases Emergency procedure and equipment

Design of extraction system Design of ventilation system Gas drainage techniques Goaf Development Extends To Tap Operating procedure Accumulation Of Fluid Material Design of extraction panels Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent Knowledge of locations of Workings (Accumulations Can Be accumulation of fluid materials In Strata, Old Workings Or On Knowledge of strata behaviour Surface) Surface diversion works Adequate pumps Goaf Cracking Extends To Surface Design of extraction panels And Allows Ingress Of Floodwater Knowledge of strata behaviour To Flood Workings Surface diversion works Adequate pumps Knowledge of surface features Extraction Of Coal Causes Knowledge of strata behaviour Damage Or Destruction Of Surface Design of extraction panels to limit Constructions Due To Subsidence surface subsidence, tilts and strains Personnel Struck By Falling Roof While Bolting Out For Installation Or Recovery Of Face Personnel Struck By Falling Face Coal While Bolting Out For Installation Or Recovery Of Face Operating procedure Temporary support if necessary Design of powered roof supports Inspection/monitoring of roof Operating procedure Temporary support if necessary Design of powered supports (face sprags?) Inspection/monitoring of face Operating procedure Design of bolting equipment Operating procedure Face conveyor lockout procedure

Personnel Jammed Struck Or Entangled By Roof/Rib Bolting Equipment Personnel Entangled In Longwall Face Conveyor While Bolting Out Roof Or Face Personnel Struck By Falls Of Roof

Adequate roof and rib support in Or Rib While Installing Elements Of Operating procedure Inspection/monitoring of roof and rib Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment Personnel Struck By Falling Roof As Powered Supports Are Recovered Personnel Jammed Between Elements Of Equipment Or Between Elements And Face As Elements Are Moved Adequate temporary roof support Recovery operating procedure Inspection/monitoring of roof Installation procedure

Personnel Jammed Between Elements Of Equipment Or Between Elements And Face As Elements Are Moved

Recovery procedure

Allowable personnel locations Operator vigilance Communications Personnel Jammed By Mobile Equipment Used To Move Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment Elements Operating procedure Design of equipment Operator competence Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations Adequate lighting Warning devices Brake systems Equipment testing/maintenance Brake systems Personnel Struck By Falling Operating procedure Elements Dropped Due To Failure Design of mobile equipment Of Mobile Equipment Moving Them Operator competence Testing/maintenance of mobile equipment Personnel Struck By Whipping Operating procedure for winching Ropes Of Winches Used To Move Design of winches, ropes and ancillary Longwall/Shortwall Elements items Allowable personnel locations Adequate lighting Communications/signalling Personnel Struck By Falling Equipment Elements As They Are Assembled Or Dismantled Assembly procedure Dismantling procedure Design of equipment Lifting procedure Support procedure Design of lifting/support equipment Commissioning procedure Face lockout procedure Warning devices Operator competence Face communication/signalling Commissioning procedure Equipment design Design of system and components

Personnel Entangled With Face Conveyor/ Shearer During Face Commissioning

Personnel Struck By Lashing Hoses As They Are Pressurised Personnel Struck By Objects Propelled By High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Or The Fluid Itself Through Blow Outs Or Coupling Failures Metal/Metal Incendive Sparks Struck In Presence Of Gas As Longwall Elements Are Moved

Adequate ventilation

Metal/Metal Incendive Sparks Struck In Presence Of Gas As Longwall Elements Are Moved

Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Allowable metals for longwall elements, tools and other equipment in face area Sudden Flashes Of Gas On To Adequate ventilation Face As Roof Supports Are Allowable gas levels Recovered And There Is An Ignition Gas monitoring/inspection Source Roof support removal procedure Knowledge of goaf performance Gas drainage techniques Design of ventilation system Procedure for face recovery Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Adjustment of ventilation

Return Airway Lost Or Restricted As Face Is Recovered Leading To Build Up Of Gas In Presence Of Ignition Sources

Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal In Goaf Occurs While Face Is Being Removed Causing Fire And/Or Ignition Of Gas In Goaf

Gas In Goaf Ignited By Shotfiring To Free Ironbound Roof Supports Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated By Dust From Bolting Procedures As Face Is Prepared For Salvage Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated By Dust Entrained By Mobile Equipment Moving Longwall Elements Or The Movement Of The Elements Themselves Irrespirable/Poisonous Gases Contaminate Face From Goaf As Natural Goaf Gas Or As A Result Of Oxidation In Goaf

Design of extraction panel Ventilation design Knowledge of coal behaviour Monitoring of goaf gases Operating procedure Provision of seal for rapid sealing of Provision of inerting gases See Explosives Use Activity Section for controls when using explosives Adequate ventilation Dust suppression on bolters Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Protective equipment if required Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Protective equipment if necessary Dust suppression measures Adequate ventilation Design of ventilation system Knowledge of goaf gases Gas monitoring/inspection Gas drainage/control arrangements Adequate roof support Inspection/monitoring of roof Method of operation of cutter Adherence to plans

Falls Of Roof At And Near Face

Falls Of Roof At And Near Face

Personnel Jammed Between Face And Cutter Personnel Jammed Between Rib And Cutter

Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Cutter Boom

Cutter Breaks Into An Accumulation Of Irrespirable And/Or Noxious Gas Which Inundates Face And Beyond

Outburst Of Gas By Face

Outburst Of Material From Face While Cutting

Cutter Encounters An Accumulation Of Fluid Material Which Inundates The Face Area And Beyond

Operator competence Protective canopy on cutter Operating procedure Operator vigilance Operator competence Operator procedure Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations Allowable concurrent activities while mobile cutter operates Adequate lighting Adequate rib support Inspection/monitoring of rib Operator competence Operating procedure Operator competence Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations Allowable concurrent activities while mobile cutter operates Accurate surveying of all workings Recording of plans Operating procedure Barrier pillar provision Knowledge of strata behaviour Adherence to plans Knowledge of accumulation areas Knowledge of seam gas conditions Seam gas drainage Remote operation of cutter Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Special protective devices and equipment Knowledge of outburst behaviour Operating procedure Special protective devices Outburst control measures Remote operation of cutter Knowledge of strata conditions and behaviour Accurate surveying of all workings and pertinent features Adherence to plans Operating procedure Recording of same Knowledge of fluid accumulation Barrier pillar provision

Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Sparks In Accumulation Of Gas

Allowable gas levels Adequate ventilation Gas monitoring/inspections Operating procedure Awareness of rock properties Awareness of presence of metallic objects such as bolts in coalface and at roof level Cutter shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Cutter Or The Face Or Ribs Throw Eye protection where required Coal Particles Operating procedure Accumulations Of Coal Dust Cutter housekeeping And/Or Oil Ignited By Frictional Cutter maintenance Rubbing Of Cutter Components Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Knowledge of ground conditions Sparks In Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Pick maintenance Sets Up Standing Flame And In Operating procedure Turn Ignites Coal Face Fire fighting procedure for standing flames Adequate ventilation Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer Sparks From Cutter Picks formation Prevention of gas layer formation Cutter shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Provision of fire fighting equipment Correct use of fire fighting equipment Spontaneous Combustion In Coal Accumulations From Falls, Rib Spall Or Dumping Inspections/monitoring of workings atmosphere Operating procedure Clean up of combustible material other than coal Clean up of workings Knowledge of coal behaviour Preparatory seals Personnel Exposed To High Noise Allowable noise levels/doses Levels And Cutter Doses From Cutter design to minimise noise Cutter Operation production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Operator procedure Provision of temporary face support

Face Collapses On Personnel While Being Cut

Personnel Run Down Or Jammed By Runaway Cutter On Steep Grades Personnel Struck By Dislodged Roof/Rib Supports Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Coal

Personnel Caught In Operating Cutter Boom

Operating procedure Design of braking system Brake testing/maintenance Operator competence Operator procedure Correct installation of supports Operator procedure Adequate rib support Inspection/monitoring of rib Protective canopy on cutter Operating procedure Operator competence Operating vigilance Pre-start warning Deadman control for cutter operation Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Allowable dust levels Breathing protection where required Dust suppression on cutter Dust auditing (respirable) Outbye dust suppression Adequate ventilation Ventilation system design Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Limitations and controls on outbye activities Barrier pillar provision Knowledge of strata behaviour Adherence to plans Operating procedure Accurate surveying of workings Recording of plans Knowledge of accumulation areas Adequate ventilation Seam gas drainage procedure Knowledge of seam gas conditions Operating procedure Remote operation of loader Special protective devices and equipment Knowledge of outburst behaviour Outburst control measures Operating procedure Special protective devices

Personnel Breathe Air Laden With Dust Caused By Operation Of Cutter

Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been Contaminated With Dust In The Intakes To The Face

Loader Breaks Into An Accumulation Of Irrespirable And/Or Noxious Gas Which Inundates Face And Beyond

Outburst Of Gas From Face

Outburst Of Material From Face

Outburst Of Material From Face

Remote operation of loader Allowable gas levels Adequate ventilation Gas monitoring/inspections Operating procedure Awareness of rock properties Awareness of presence of metallic objects such as bolts in coalface and at roof level Loader shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Loader Or The Face Or Ribs Throw Eye protection where required Coal Particles Operating procedure Accumulations Of Coal Dust Loader housekeeping And/Or Oil Ignited By Frictional Loader maintenance Rubbing Of Loader Components Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Knowledge of ground conditions Sparks In Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Pick maintenance Sets Up Standing Flame And In Operating procedure Turn Ignites Coal Face Fire fighting procedure for standing flames Adequate ventilation Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer Sparks formation Prevention of gas layer formation Loader shutdown interlocked with gas monitor Provision of fire fighting equipment Correct use of fire fighting equipment Loader Head Strikes Incendive Sparks In Accumulation Of Gas Spontaneous Combustion In Coal Accumulations From Falls, Rib Spall Or Dumping Knowledge of coal behaviour Operating procedure Clean up of workings Clean up of combustible material other than coal Preparatory seals Inspections/monitoring of workings atmosphere Personnel Exposed To High Noise Noise auditing Levels And Cutter Doses From Allowable noise levels/doses Loader Operation Loader design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Operator procedure Blasting procedure

Face Collapses While Loader Is Working

Falls Of Roof At And Near Face

Personnel Caught In Articulation Areas Of Loader Personnel Caught In Operating Gathering Head, Conveyors Or Bucket System Personnel Caught In Operating Gathering Head, Conveyors Or Bucket System

Adequate roof support Inspection/monitoring of roof Method of operation of cutter Adherence to plans Operator competence Protective canopy on loader Operating procedure Design of loader Operating procedure

Operating competence Operating vigilance Pre-start warning Deadman control for loader operation

Personnel Jammed Between Face Operating procedure And Loader Operator vigilance Operator competence Personnel Jammed Between Operating procedure Loader And Shuttle Car Operator vigilance Allowable concurrent activities Adequate lighting on shuttle car Warning device on shuttle car Personnel Jammed Between Rib Operator procedure And Loader Operator vigilance Allowable personnel locations Allowable concurrent activities while mobile loader operates Adequate lighting Adequate rib support Inspection/monitoring of rib Operator competence Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Operating procedure By Runaway Loader On Steep Design of braking system Grades Brake testing/maintenance Personnel Run Over By Loader Operating procedure Operating competence Warning devices on loader Adequate lighting on loader Personnel vigilance Personnel Struck By Coal Spillage Operating procedure From Loader Delivery Boom Or Location of personnel Bucket Personnel Struck By Dislodged Operator competence Roof/Rib Supports Operator procedure Correct installation of supports Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Operator procedure Coal Adequate rib support

Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Coal Inspection/monitoring of rib Protective canopies Operator competence Allowable personnel locations Operating procedure Operator vigilance Allowable concurrent activities while unit operates Operating procedure Operator competence Operating vigilance Pre-start warning Deadman control for cutter operation Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Allowable dust levels Breathing protection where required

Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Delivery Boom Of Loader

Personnel Caught In Operating Cutter Boom

Personnel Breathe Air Laden With Dust Caused By Operation Of Loader

Dust suppression on cutter Dust auditing (respirable) Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Outbye dust suppression Been Contaminated With Dust In Adequate ventilation The Intakes To The Face Ventilation system design Allowable dust levels Dust auditing (respirable) Limitations and controls on outbye activities Personnel Struck By Failed Rib As Operating procedure Rib Heights Are Extended By Adequate rib support Taking Bottom Or Top Coal Monitoring/inspection of ribs Location of personnel Protective structures on machines Remote control Personnel Struck By Failed Operating procedure Rib/Face Material Loosened And Adequate rib support Freed By Pressure Bumps During Location of personnel Pillar Extraction Monitoring/inspection of face/ribs Design of pillars Design of extraction sequence Protective structures on machines Remote control Personnel Struck By Rib Material Operating procedure Loosened And Freed By Increasing Adequate rib support Stress In Abutment Zones Inspection/monitoring of rib Design of extraction sequence Design of pillars Location of personnel

Personnel Struck By Rib Material Loosened And Freed By Increasing Stress In Abutment Zones

Personnel Jammed Against Rib By Equipment Moved By Pressure Bumps During Extraction (Or Floor Heave)

Personnel Struck By Falling Face Coal Freed By Increased Pressures On Face During Extraction As Face Is Drilled And/Or Cut And/Or Charged Personnel Jammed Against Rib, Between Machines, Or Run Over By Machines During Rapid Retreats Ahead Of Goaf Falls

Personnel Struck By Roof Spall In Roads In Abutment Zones During Extraction

Personnel Struck By Falling Goaf Material

Personnel Caught In Sudden Roof Fall While Extracting Lift

Personnel Caught By Sudden Roof Fall When Remnant Pillar Fails During Extraction Personnel Caught In General Collapse Of Workings Due To Sudden Progressive Pillar Failure (Creep) Triggered By Extraction Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Due To Inability To Retreat As Path Is Blocked By Other Equipment

Remote operation Operating procedure Location of personnel Design of extraction sequence Design of pillars Remote operation Operator competence Operating procedure Temporary face support Design of pillars Design of extraction sequence Supervision Operating procedure Operator competence Location of personnel Adequate lighting Design of extraction sequence Supervision Operating procedure Adequate roof support Monitoring/inspection of roof Design of extraction sequence Knowledge of strata behaviour Protective structures on machines Prohibition of personnel in unsupported goaf areas Operator competence Supervision Operating procedure Design of extraction sequence Minimal lift exposure Minimum time to mine lift Lift dimensions Stook provisions Adherence to extraction sequence Adequate roof support Operator competence Supervision Protective structures on machines Operating procedure Design of extraction sequence Design of pillars Operating procedure Design of extraction sequence Design of pillars, barriers Design of panels Operating procedure Design of extraction sequence

Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Due To Inability To Retreat As Path Is Blocked By Other Equipment Operator competence Supervision Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Operating procedure Which Runs Beyond Lift Design of extraction sequence Provision of adequate roof support Provision of breaker lines Adherence to sequence Adherence to procedure Operator competence Supervision Personnel Caught By Roof Fall Operating procedure Caused By Inability Of Roof Design of roof support Support To Control Abutment Knowledge of strata behaviour Stresses Inspection/monitoring of roof in abutment zone Design of extraction sequence Personnel Caught By Roof Fall Operating procedure Caused By Separation Of Knowledge of strata conditions Lenticular Partings (Feather Edges) Design of roof support system In Roof From Goaf Edge Design of extraction sequence Inspection/monitoring of roof Personnel Struck By Material In Operating procedure And From Goaf During Recovery Adequate roof support Of Buried Equipment Operator competence Supervision Inspection/monitoring of goaf Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up Adequate ventilation At Face/Goaf Edge Where An Allowable gas levels Ignition Source Occurs (Such As Gas monitoring/inspections Arcs, Incendive Sparks) Design of ventilation system Provision of bleeders Design of extraction system Control of ignition sources Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Adjacent Seams Allowable gas levels Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections The Face Area And Ignites From A Design of ventilation system Source Design of extraction system Gas drainage techniques Knowledge of goaf behaviour Knowledge of adjacent seam gas characteristics Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Abandoned Gas monitoring/inspections Workings In Adjacent Seams Design of extraction system Affected By The Goaf And Floods The Face Area

Gas Enters Goaf In Large Quantities From Abandoned Workings In Adjacent Seams Affected By The Goaf And Floods The Face Area

Explosive Gas Or Gas/Dust Atmosphere Is Driven Over Face Equipment And Ignition Source By Wind Blast Associated With Goaf Fall

Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal In Goaf Leads To Fire And/Or Ignition Of Gas

Incendive Sparking During Goaf Falls Ignite Gas In Goaf

Irrespirable And/Or Poisonous Gases Are Expelled Into Working Areas By Wind Blasts Associated With Goaf Falls

Knowledge of workings in adjacent seams Knowledge of goaf behaviour Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Adequate ventilation Monitor tripped interlocks to isolate electricity to face equipment Design of extraction sequence Design of panel Provision of bleeders Gas drainage techniques Inertization of dust/gas Equipment protection Design of extraction panel Knowledge of coal behaviour Design of ventilation system Monitoring of goaf gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Provision of inerting gases Operating procedure Knowledge of rock properties Knowledge of spark sources Design of ventilation system Provision of inerting gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Monitoring of goaf gases Gas drainage techniques Operating procedure Operating procedure Monitoring of goaf gases Emergency procedure and equipment

Design of extraction system Design of ventilation system Gas drainage techniques Goaf Development Extends To Tap Operating procedure Accumulation Of Fluid Material Design of extraction panels Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent Knowledge of locations of Workings (Accumulations Can Be accumulation of fluid materials In Strata, Old Workings Or On Knowledge of strata behaviour Surface) Surface diversion works Adequate pumps Goaf Cracking Extends To Surface Design of extraction panels And Allows Ingress Of Flood Knowledge of strata behaviour Waters To Flood Workings Surface diversion works

Goaf Cracking Extends To Surface And Allows Ingress Of Flood Waters To Flood Workings Adequate pumps Knowledge of surface features Extraction Of Coal Causes Knowledge of strata behaviour Damage Or Destruction Of Surface Design of extraction panels to limit Constructions Due To Subsidence surface subsidence, tilts and strains Falls Of Roof And/Or Face Coal Due To Damage By Scraper Hoe Of Supports Personnel Entangled And Crushed Between Scraper Hoe And/Or Ropes, Rib Or Face Operating procedure Operator competence Installation design Operating procedure Operator competence Installation design Allowable positions for personnel during operation Personnel Struck By Lashing Operating procedure Ropes Following Rope Failure Or Operator competence Coupling Failure Installation design System maintenance Inspection of ropes and couplings Personnel Struck By Lashing Operating procedure Ropes Or Runaway Hoe Following Operator competence Return Sheave Failure Or Sheave Installation design Anchorage Failure Sheave design System maintenance Sheave anchorage design Friction Of Rope On Materials In Its Adequate ventilation Path Causes Ignition Temperature Installation design To Be Reached Operating procedure Rope path kept free of rubbing flammable materials Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Incendive Sparks Struck By Knowledge of presence of incendive Scraper Hoe materials Operating procedure System design Adequate ventilation Overheating Of Scraper Drive Operating procedure Surfaces Design of system Limitation of surface temperatures High Noise Levels And Doses Allowable noise levels/doses Produced By Scraper Drive And Noise audits Systems Hearing protection if necessary Design of system to minimise noise production Limitation of exposure Personnel Breathe Air Adequate ventilation Contaminated By Dust Created By Operation Of Scraper

Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated By Dust Created By Allowable dust levels Operation Of Scraper Dust audits (respirable) Operating procedure System design Dust suppression Personnel Struck By Spalling Coal Operating procedure From Face Line Adequate shortwall support density Protective structures on machines Remote control Personnel Struck By Rib Material Operating procedure Or Roof Material Freed By Adequate roof and rib support Increasing Abutment Stress In Gate Inspection/monitoring of abutment Locations zones in gates Design of chain pillars Personnel Struck By Roof Material Operating procedure Falling Out Ahead Of Roof Support Design of roof supports Cantilever Tips Adequate roof support setting density Protective canopies on continuous miners and shuttle cars Personnel Struck By Roof Material Operating procedure Falling Between Supports Design of roof members of shortwall supports Adequate roof support setting density Personnel Struck By Goaf Material Rilling In Between Roof Supports Personnel Jammed Against Supports By Other Mobile Equipment Personnel Jammed Between Roof Supports As They Are RePositioned Personnel Caught In Major Roof Fall Due To Failure Of Shortwall Roof Supports Personnel Struck By Blown Hoses And Associated Fluids On Shortwall Roof Supports Personnel Run Over By Shuttle Car Along Face Line Operating procedure Design of roof supports Operating procedure Operator competence Design of roof supports Personnel vigilance Operating procedure Design of supports Operator competence Personnel vigilance Design of roof supports

Design of roof supports Design of hosing Operating procedure Operator competence Adequate lighting on face and shuttle car Warning device on shuttle car Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up Adequate ventilation At Face/Goaf Edge Where An Allowable gas levels Ignition Source Occurs (Such As Gas monitoring/inspections Arcs, Incendive Sparks)

Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up At Face/Goaf Edge Where An Ignition Source Occurs (Such As Arcs, Incendive Sparks) Design of ventilation system Provision of bleeders Design of extraction system Control of ignition sources Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Adjacent Seams Allowable gas levels Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections The Face Area And Ignites From A Design of ventilation system Source Design of extraction system Gas drainage techniques Knowledge of goaf behaviour Knowledge of adjacent seam gas characteristic Equipment protection Gas Enters Goaf In Large Adequate ventilation Quantities From Abandoned Gas monitoring/inspections Workings In Adjacent Seams Design of extraction system Affected By The Goaf And Floods Knowledge of workings in adjacent The Face Area seams Knowledge of goaf behaviour Gas drainage techniques Equipment protection Explosive Gas Or Gas/Dust Adequate ventilation Atmosphere Is Driven Over Face Monitor tripped interlocks to isolate Equipment And Ignition Source By electricity to face equipment Wind Blast Associated With Goaf Design of extraction sequence Fall Design of panel Provision of bleeders Gas drainage techniques Inertization of dust/gas Equipment protection Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal Design of extraction panel In Goaf Leads To Fire And/Or Knowledge of coal behaviour Ignition Of Gas Design of ventilation system Monitoring of goaf gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Provision of inerting gases Operating procedure Incendive Sparking During Goaf Knowledge of rock properties Falls Ignite Gas In Goaf Knowledge of spark sources Design of ventilation system Provision of inerting gases Provision of seals for rapid sealing of goaf Monitoring of goaf gases

Falls Ignite Gas In Goaf

Irrespirable And/Or Poisonous Gases Are Expelled Into Working Areas By Wind Blasts Associated With Goaf Falls

Gas drainage techniques Operating procedure Operating procedure Monitoring of goaf gases Emergency procedure and equipment Design of extraction system Design of ventilation system Gas drainage techniques Operating procedure Design of extraction panels Knowledge of locations of accumulation of fluid materials Knowledge of strata behaviour Surface diversion works Adequate pumps Design of extraction panels Knowledge of strata behaviour Surface diversion works Adequate pumps Knowledge of surface features Knowledge of strata behaviour Design of extraction panels to limit surface subsidence, tilts and strains Design of supports Provision of walkways Adequate lighting Operating procedure

Goaf Development Extends To Tap Accumulation Of Fluid Material Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent Workings (Accumulation Can Be In Strata, Old Workings Or On Surface) Goaf Cracking Extends To Surface And Allows Ingress Of Floodwater To Flood Workings

Extraction Of Coal Causes Damage Or Destruction Of Surface Constructions Due To Subsidence Personnel Slip/Trip While Negotiating The Support Line

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STORAGE OF COAL HAZARDS

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Strata Bunker Systems Surge Cars

Sub Activity Strata Bunker Systems

Hazard Asphyxiation

Mechanism Heavy Noxious Gases Evolved From Coal Causes Irrespirable Atmosphere In Feeder Area Personnel Engaged In Bunker Maintenance Are Overcome By Irrespirable Or Noxious Gases In Bunker Bottom Of Bunker Collapses Engulfing Personnel Maintenance Personnel Fall Into Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Asphyxiation

Strata Bunker Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Strata Bunker Systems

Strata Bunker Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Become Engulfed In Coal Flow Due To Sudden Release After Hang Up Personnel Become Entangled In Bunker Bottom Feeder System

Strata Bunker Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Strata Bunker Systems

Strata Bunker Systems

Disruption Of Ventilation System Emptying Of Bunker Allows Extensive Short Circuiting Of Air Which Disrupts Main Ventilation Flow Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas Explosion Dust Cloud Is Caused At Bottom Of Bunker By Operation Of Feeder

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Fire In Bunker In Presence Of Explosive Dust Cloud

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Operation Of Feeder Causes General Deposition Of Combustible Dust Capable Of Being Raised Into Explosive Cloud In Area Associated With Feeder

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Operation Of Feeder Causes General Deposition Of Combustible Dust Capable Of Being Raised Into Explosive Cloud In Area Associated With Feeder Electrical Fault On Equipment At Top Of Bunker Causes Arcs/Sparks Which Ignites Gas Evolved In Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Gas

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Gas

Fire In Bunker In Presence Of Flammable Gas Evolved From Coal Or As A Result Of Fire

Strata Bunker Systems

Explosion Of Gas

Mechanical Fault On Equipment At Top Of Bunker Causes Frictional Heat Build Up Which Ignites Gas Escaping From Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Fire In Bunker

Electrical Fault In Feeder Equipment Causes Arc Which Ignites Coal At Bottom Of Bunker (Or Overheating Of Equipment, With Same Result)

Strata Bunker Systems

Fire In Bunker

Material Stored In Bunker Spontaneous Ignites

Strata Bunker Systems

Fire In Bunker

Mechanical Fault On Feeder Causes Friction Which Ignites Coal At Bottom Of Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Fire In Bunker

Mechanical Fault On Feeder Causes Friction Which Ignites Coal At Bottom Of Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Fire In Bunker

Sparks From Hot Work In Or Adjacent To Bunker Ignite Coal Operation Of Feeders Causes Excessive Noise Levels And Doses

Strata Bunker Systems

Hearing Damage

Strata Bunker Systems

Lung Damage

Excessive Dust Billows From Top Of Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems

Lung Damage

Operation Of Feeder Causes Excessively Dusty Conditions

Surge Cars

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Jammed Between Surge Car And Shuttle Cars

Surge Cars

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Jammed Between Surge Car And Rib As They Pass

Surge Cars

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Surge Cars

Personnel Struck By Material Falling Over Sides Of Surge Car As They Pass Personnel Unable To Escape Inbye Roof/Rib Falls As Surge Car Blocks Escapeway

Surge Cars

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Unable To Properly Handle Material Past Car Resulting In Injury

Surge Cars

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Unable To Properly Handle Material Past Car Resulting In Injury

Surge Cars

Lung Damage

Dust From Operation Of Surge Car Contaminates Intake To Face Personnel

COAL HAZARDS
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Control Adequate ventilation of feeder area Allowable gas limits Gas auditing Adequate ventilation of bunker Maintenance procedure Design of bunker Maintenance of structure Operating procedure Adequate lighting Competence Guarding of bunker entries Maintenance procedure Design of bunker system Operating procedure Competence Hang up clearing procedure Competence Design of feeder Guarding of feeder Maintenance of feeder Operating procedure Bunker operation procedure Provision of bunker level control devices Ventilation system design Adequate ventilation of feeder area Design of feeder Dust suppression measures Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Dust suppression measures Inertization of bin atmosphere Adequate ventilation of feeder area References

Allowable combustible dust limits Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression measures Adequate ventilation of bunker Allowable gas limits Design of electrical equipment Gas auditing Maintenance of electrical equipment Adequate ventilation of bunker Allowable gas limits Gas auditing Pre-drainage of coal before mining Adequate ventilation of bunker Allowable gas limits Design of mechanical equipment Gas monitoring Maintenance of mechanical equipment Surface temperature limits Temperature auditing Design of electrical equipment Earth fault limitation and trip Fire fighting equipment Limitation of surface temperatures Maintenance of electrical equipment Operating procedure Overload protection Temperature auditing Control of residence time Fire fighting equipment Operating procedure Periodic cleaning of bunker Feeder design Feeder maintenance Fire fighting equipment

Limitation of surface temperature Operating procedure Competence Control of hot work Fire fighting equipment Allowable noise levels and doses Design of feeder Maintenance of feeder Noise auditing Protective equipment Adequate ventilation of bunker top Allowable respirable dust limits Dust suppression measures Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing Adequate ventilation of feeder area Allowable respirable dust limits Dust suppression measures Operating procedure Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing Adequate lighting Competence Operating procedure Operator competence Competence Operating procedure Provision of personnel passageway Adequate rib support Competence Operating procedure Surge car design Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Design of car Provision of escape passage for personnel Competence Manual handling procedure Operating procedure

Provision of passage past car Adequate ventilation Allowable dust limits Dust suppression Operating procedure Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing
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DRIFTING OPERATIONS HAZARDS

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Charging and Firing Shots

Drilling Out

Electrical Equipment use

Muck Excavation

Lining and Support

Pressure Grouting

Surface Muck Disposal

Surface/Portal Operations

Sub Activity Charging and Firing Shots

Hazard

Mechanism

Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Blast Damage To Ventilation Fumes Apparatus

Charging and Firing Shots

Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Inadequate Ventilation Fumes Arrangements

Charging and Firing Shots

Asphyxiation

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Or Face

Charging and Firing Shots

Blast Damage Causes Follow On Hazards To Personnel

Damage To Drift Supports On Lining Through Flyrock And/Or Vibration

Charging and Firing Shots

Blast Damage Causes Follow On Hazards To Personnel

Damage To Portal Lining And Surface Equipment Through Flyrock And/Or Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots

Blast Damage Causes Follow On Hazards To Personnel

Damage To Sinking Equipment Through Flyrock And/Or Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots

Eye Injuries From Propelled Stone And Grit Flyrock

Blowing Out Shotholes With Blowpipe Prior To Charging Flyrock From Blast Strikes Personnel Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out Holes Prior To Charging Blow Out Of Unexploded Charges

Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots

High Noise Levels Misfires

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Cut Offs

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Detonator Lead Wires Broken During Charging Faulty Initiator

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Fly Rock Damage To Firing Line

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel Type Leads Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken During Charging Short Circuiting On Floor

Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires Misfires

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Short Circuiting On Floor

Charging and Firing Shots

Overpressure Wave Causing Personnel Injuries Asphyxiation

Overpressure Wave From Blast Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Or Face

Drilling Out

Drilling Out

Eye Injury From Grit And/Or Spray

Blowout Of Hydraulic Lines Or Hoses

Drilling Out

Eye Injury From Grit And/Or Spray

Grit And Or Water Thrown Up By Drills Or Hoses

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Skin Disorders

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Slipping And Tripping

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Strains And Sprains

Drilling Out

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Drilling Out

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust By Drills

Drilling Out

High Noise Levels

Drill Noise

Drilling Out

High Noise Levels

Drill Powerpack Noise In Electro-Hydraulic Jumbo Units

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Electrical Arc/Spark In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Internal Combustion Engine Ignites Gas Accumulation

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Metal/Rock Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Metal/Rock Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Naked Flame In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Ignition Of Gas

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out Drilling Out

Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel

Air Or Water Turned On To Open Ended Hose Inadvertently Blown Out Hoses

Drilling Out

Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel

Over Pressure

Drilling Out

Parted Couplings

Drilling Out

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Drill Exhausts

Drilling Out

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Equipment Associated With Drills

Drilling Out

Operator Entanglement With Hoses Or Drills

Hose Whip

Drilling Out

Operator Entanglement With Hoses Or Drills

Hose Whip

Drilling Out

Operator Entanglement With Hoses Or Drills

Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill

Drilling Out

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion Movement Of Uncontrolled Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion

Accidents While Unloading, Positioning And Assembling Drilling Equipment In Face Area Fall Of Face During Drilling

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion

Fall Of Roof During Drilling

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion

Fall Of Sides During Drilling

Drilling Out

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion

Malfunction Of Drilling Jumbo Booms Runaway Equipment In Drift Reaching Face Area

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusion

Runaway Equipment In Drift Reaching Face Area

Drilling Out

Unexpected Contact With Explosives

Drilling Into Butts Containing Misfires

Electrical Equipment use

Electrocution

Contact With Live Parts

Electrical Equipment use

Electrocution

Damage To Equipment And Cables By Flyrock, Etc. Exposing Live Parts

Electrical Equipment use

Electrocution

Inadequate Earthing Arrangements During Welding Procedures Indirect Contact

Electrical Equipment use

Electrocution

Electrical Equipment use

Fire

Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Electrical Equipment Malfunction (E.g.. Arc Ignites Timber Buntons) Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Electrical Equipment use

Unexpected Explosion

Electrical Equipment use

Unexpected Explosion

Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift

Asphyxiation

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Or Face

Furnishing of Drift

Chemical Absorption By Personnel

Contact With Noxious Chemicals Such As Protective Coatings Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift Furnishing of Drift

Crushing, Contusion, Jamming And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion, Jamming And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Furnishings Are Dropped During Installation Furnishings Are Dropped During Installation Due To Equipment Failure

Furnishing of Drift

Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Collapse Or Fall And Fracture Injuries To Due To Incorrect Installation Or Personnel Failure Of Anchorages For Support Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Collapse After And Fracture Injuries To Collision By Mobile Or Tracked Personnel Equipment

Furnishing of Drift

Furnishing of Drift

Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Personnel Are Struck Or And Fracture Injuries To Jammed By Equipment Used Personnel To Install Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift

Falls By Personnel

Personnel Fall Off Structures Or Machines While Installing Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift

Fire In Flammable Furnishings Ignition By Naked Flame

Furnishing of Drift

Fire In Flammable Furnishings Ignition By Naked Flame

Furnishing of Drift

Fire In Flammable Furnishings Ignition By Sparks Falling From Surface

Furnishing of Drift

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift Furnishing of Drift

Gas Ignition Gas Ignition

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift

Furnishing of Drift

High Dust Levels Causing Lung Dust From Drilling And Damage And Eye Injuries Grinding Operations As Furnishings Are Fixed To Shaft Wells Noxious Fumes Causing Fumes From Paints, Sealers Personnel Injury And Protective Coatings Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift

Noxious Fumes Causing Personnel Injury

Internal Combustion Fumes Contaminate Drift Air

General Drift Equipping

Crushing, Contusion And Collapse Of Suspended Pipes Fracture Injuries To Personnel Or Cables On To Personnel

General Drift Equipping

Crushing, Contusion And Collapse Of Suspended Pipes Fracture Injuries To Personnel Or Cables On To Personnel

General Drift Equipping

Crushing, Contusion And Collapse Of Ventilation Fracture Injuries To Personnel Ductwork On To Personnel

General Drift Equipping Lining and Support

Strain And Sprain Injuries Asphyxiation

Improper Manual Handling Of Material And Equipment Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Or Face

Lining and Support

Chemical Burns To Personnel

Contact With Concrete, Additives, Grouts, Or Water Contaminated With Them

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries

Concrete Lining Collapses After Stripping Because Of Groundwater Flushing Through Pour, Weakening It

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries

Falls Of Roof Before Or During Support Operations

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries

Falls Of Sides Before Or During Support

Lining and Support Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries

Lining and Support

Formwork Bursts And Dumps Concrete As Concrete Liner Is Emplaced Liner Set Elements Are Dropped On Personnel During Handling/ Installation Lining Sets Collapse As They Are Being Installed Personnel Are Jammed By Movement Of Shield Or Excavator During Lining/ Support Placement

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusions And Fracture Injuries

Personnel Are Struck Or Jammed By Mobile Or Other Equipment Used To Erect Lining

Lining and Support

Falls By Personnel

Personnel Fall From Structures Or Machines In Drift While Erecting Support/Lining Ignition By Naked Flame

Lining and Support

Fire In Timber Supports

Lining and Support

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Lining and Support Lining and Support

Gas Ignition Gas Ignition

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Lining and Support

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Lining and Support

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Lining and Support

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Lining and Support

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust By Drills

Lining and Support

High Velocity Spray Of Concrete Strikes Personnel

Concrete Pumping Lines Burst

Lining and Support

High Velocity Spray Of Concrete Strikes Personnel Immersion Of Personnel Caused By Flooding Of Drift

Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound

Lining and Support

Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen Formation Through Inadequate Thickness/Formation Failure Of Lining Under Hydrostatic Pressure

Lining and Support

Immersion Of Personnel Caused By Flooding Of Drift

Lining and Support

Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Excessive Internal Combustion Damage And/Or Poisoning Of Engine Fumes Contaminate Personnel Intake Air

Lining and Support

Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Excessive Internal Combustion Damage And/Or Poisoning Of Engine Fumes Contaminate Personnel Intake Air

Lining and Support

Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Fire Occurs In Drift Damage And/Or Poisoning Of Contaminating Intake Air To Personnel Face Crew

Lining and Support

Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Leakage Of Refrigerant From Damage And/Or Poisoning Of Strata Freezing Plant Into Personnel Intake Air

Muck Excavation

Asphyxiation

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Or Face

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Brake Failure Causing Jamming Of Personnel By Excavating Machine/ Loader

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Broken Scraper Rope With Subsequent Rope Whip

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Entanglement In Ropes Or Plough Failure Of Scraper Anchorage Allowing Scraper Winch Unit To Move

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Failure Of Scraper Anchorage Allowing Scraper Winch Unit To Move Failure Of Scraper Sheave Anchor With Subsequent Rope Whip

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Inadvertent Starting Of Equipment

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel

Incorrect Operation Of Excavating Machine

Muck Excavation

Poor Visibility For Excavator Operator

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Excavator Operation Or Malfunction Causing Injury To Personnel Fall Of Face After Or During Excavation Causing Crushing And Contusion To Face Personnel

Slew Jamming Of Personnel By Excavating Machine/Loader Blast Damage To Face

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Fall Of Face After Or During Excavation Causing Crushing And Contusion To Face Personnel Fall Of Face After Or During Excavation Causing Crushing And Contusion To Face Personnel Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Face During Mucking Out Causing Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile Excavator Operators Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Face During Mucking Out Causing Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile Excavator Operators

Excessively Weak Strata

Face Weakened Or Overhung During Excavator Cutting Sequence Excessively Weak Ground

Roof/Wall Failure Near Face

Muck Excavation

Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Face During Mucking Out Causing Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile Excavator Operators

Roof/Wall Failure Near Face

Muck Excavation

Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Face During Mucking Out Causing Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile Excavator Operators

Roof/Wall Failure Near Face Due To Blast Damage

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition Gas Ignition

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Skin Disorders

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Slipping And Tripping

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Slipping And Tripping

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Strains And Sprains

Muck Excavation

Grit And Spray Causing Eye Injury Grit And Spray Causing Eye Injury

Contaminated Intake Air

Muck Excavation

Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up During Excavation

Muck Excavation

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Muck Excavation

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust During Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

High Noise Levels

Background Noise

Muck Excavation

High Noise Levels

Excavator Noise

Muck Excavation

Noxious Fume Emission From Emission Of Internal Excavator Combustion Fumes

Muck Excavation

Noxious Fume Emission From Emission Of Lubricant Fumes Excavator

Muck Excavation

Noxious Fume Emission From Emission Of Oil Mists Excavator

Muck Excavation

Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Muck Pile Face Rolls Down On Causing Crushing Or Operators Contusion To Muck Pile/ Excavator Operators

Muck Excavation

Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Muck Spilled From Causing Crushing Or Conveyances On To Nearby Contusion To Muck Pile/ Personnel Excavator Operators

Muck Excavation

Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Muck Spilled/Thrown From Causing Crushing Or Excavator On To Nearby Contusion To Muck Pile/ Personnel Excavator Operators Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Causing Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile/ Excavator Operators Unexpected Contact With Explosives Uncontrolled Runback Of Muck On Conveyors Striking Face Area Personnel Excavating Into Unshot Or Misfired Explosives

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Collision Caused Internal Damage To Portal Lining

Portal Construction Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Explosion Damage from Blasting Ground Collapses On To Lining

Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Heavy Equipment Traffic Over Backfilled Portal High Water Pressure Outside Lining

Portal Construction

Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Improper Back Filling Around Portal Lining

Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Improperly Executed Lining Construction

Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Portal Lining

Internal Fire/Heat Damage

Portal Construction Portal Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Strata During Excavation Failure And/Or Collapse Of Strata During Excavation

Blast Damage Unexpectedly Weak Ground

Portal Construction

Immersion Of Personnel Through Flooding From Surface Runoff Immersion Of Personnel Through Flooding From Surface Runoff Immersion Of Personnel Through Flooding From Surface Runoff

Failure Of Drainage System

Portal Construction

Failure Of Pumps

Portal Construction

Incorrect Topographical Location

Portal Construction

Immersion Of Personnel Through Flooding From Surface Runoff

Incorrect Topographical Location

Portal Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Fires And Explosions Arising Problems From Fires

Portal Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Formwork Failure Problems Surface Equipment Failure And Mobile Equipment Mishaps Problems (Excluding Cranes On Sinking/Winding Duties)

Portal Construction

Portal Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Structural Failure Problems

Pressure Grouting

Environmental Pollution Causing Poisoning

Grout Chemicals Find Way Into Groundwater And Drainage Regimes

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From Grouting Chemicals

Spray Or Spillage Of Hazardous Chemicals

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Hose Couplings Part Causing Spray And Lashing

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Standpipe Packer Failure Leading To Standpipes And Hoses Jet Lashing Out Of The Grout Hole

Pressure Grouting Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure System Blockages Blowouts Wall, Floor And Lining Damage Grout In Excess Quantities And Causing Risk To Personnel Pressure Fractures Wall And Floor Rock And/Or Shaft Lining

Probe Drilling

High Pressure Blowout Injuries Probe Drill Strikes High Pressure Aquifer And Blowout Occurs

Probe Drilling

Personnel Injuries From Probe Drill Strikes Major Gas Unexpected Large Gas Inflows Feeder And Uncontrolled Outflow Occurs

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing And Contusions And Personnel At Collar Level Impact Injuries To Personnel Showered By Spilled Muck During Tipping

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing And Contusions And Personnel Caught In Kibble Impact Injuries To Personnel Tipping Mechanism

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing And Contusions And Personnel Caught In Kibble Impact Injuries To Personnel Tipping Mechanism

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing And Contusions And Personnel Crushed By Landing Impact Injuries To Personnel Kibble Or Moving Kibble At Surface Level

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Impact Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Injured By Mobile Equipment Used In Muck Disposal Operations Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On Dumps

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Impact Injuries To Personnel

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Impact Injuries To Personnel Unexpected Explosion

Spilled Muck Showers Into Shaft Detonation Of Unexploded Charges Loaded Out In Muck As It Is Tipped, Dumped Or Levelled Mishaps In Handling Of Material On Surface

Surface Muck Disposal

Surface/Portal Operations

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture And Jamming Injuries To Personnel

Surface/Portal Operations

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture And Jamming Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Jammed Or Run Down By Trolleys/ Vehicles During Shunting Operations

Surface/Portal Operations

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture And Jamming Injuries To Personnel

Trolley Or Vehicle Runs Away And Into Drift

Surface/Portal Operations

Personnel Injuries From Falls

Fall From Drift Headframe

Surface/Portal Operations

Personnel Injuries From Falls

Fall From Equipment Being Handled

Surface/Portal Operations

Personnel Injuries From Falls

Fall From Portal Structure Or Wingwalls Rough Handling Of Explosives During Loading For Transport In Drift

Surface/Portal Operations

Unexpected Explosion

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Control Blast design Location and protection of ventilation apparatus Restoration of ventilation Operating procedure Adequate ventilation system to ensure rapid removal and dilution of fumes at muck pile level Watering down of muck pile Inspection after blast Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Ability to reverse ventilation Blast design Blast execution Lining/support design Standback distance of lining/support from blast Restoration of lining/support Timing of blast Post blast inspections Blast design Blast execution Portal design Surface procedure during blasting Location and design of surface equipment References

Blast design Blast execution Location of equipment Protection of equipment Design of equipment Post blast inspection Repairs to equipment Operating procedure Eye protection if necessary Safe location for personnel during blasting Blasting procedure Operating procedure Ear protection if necessary Proper placement of charge column and detonator Proper confinement of charges Operating procedure Competence Shot pattern design Care in use of delays Operating procedure Competence Charging procedure Continuity checks Competence Selection/design Maintenance Operating procedure, initiator checks Competence Check line for continuity prior to firing Protect firing line Blast design Operating procedure Competence Operating procedure Competence Connection type Charging procedure Shotfiring circuit design Avoidance of high voltage circuits

Proper joints in wet conditions Operating procedure Competence Safe location for personnel during blasting Blasting procedure Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Ability to reverse ventilation Operational procedures Maintenance of equipment Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Operational procedures Drill design Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Maintenance of equipment Protective clothing Cleansing of clothing Adequate bathing facilities Provision of medicinals (such as barrier cream) Materials selection Operating care Standard of floor clean up Adequate dewatering Adequate lighting Footwear selection Housekeeping Competence Operator fitness Drilling procedure Equipment selection Equipment handling arrangements Location of surface dumps Dumping procedure Surface dust suppression Dust suppression in drift Ventilation arrangements Dust auditing Design of muck removal system

Breathing protection Dust suppression on drills Maintenance of equipment Adequate ventilation Auditing of respirable dust Adherence to dust standards Breathing protection Drill design/selection Noise auditing Exposure limitation Protection equipment Machine design Noise auditing Exposure limitation Protective equipment Design of electrical equipment Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Location of electrical equipment Maintenance of equipment Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Design of internal combustion engine Internal combustion engine maintenance Internal combustion engine operation Competence of operator Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Selection of metals in explosion risk zones Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Knowledge of rock properties

Use of water sprays on tools Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Hot work control Contraband control Adequate ventilation of face and drift Ventilation auditing Gas auditing Reporting of gas Earthing arrangements Use of antistatic materials Operating procedure Competence Prevention of damage to hoses Inspection of hoses Maintenance of hoses Proper hose construction Proper hose installation Compressor settings Compressor maintenance Pressure regulators Coupling design Installation of coupling locks Examination of equipment prior to drilling Fitting compatibility Lubricant type Drill design/selection Lubricator design/selection Drill maintenance Lubricator maintenance Fume auditing Adequate ventilation of work area Allowable fume limits Lubricant type Equipment design/selection Lubricant design/selection Equipment maintenance Fume auditing Adequate ventilation of work area Procedure

Non pressurisation of loose hoses Securing of hoses Proper clothing in good repair Supervisor's checks Drill design Operating procedure Operating procedures Adequate lighting Competence Inspection of face prior to commencement of drilling Barring down loose, hanging material Temporary support of face prior to commencement of drilling Remote control of drills Inspection of roof before commencement of drilling Barring down loose, hanging material Temporary or permanent support of roof in face area prior to commencement of drilling Use of shield systems at face Remote control of drills Inspection of sides before commencement of drilling Barring down loose hanging material Temporary or permanent support of sides in face area prior to commencement of drilling Use of shield systems at face Remote control of drills Operating procedure Operator competence Equipment maintenance Equipment operational procedure Equipment inspection Equipment maintenance

Equipment braking systems Equipment securement procedure Provision of collision barriers such as drop warwicks Limitation of concurrent activities in drift Equipment operator competence Signalling arrangements Transport control at portal Proper clean up after blast significant incident 51 and excavation Inspection of drilling face Adequate dewatering to allow face inspection (toe holes) Correct reporting and treatment of misfires Prohibition of butt drilling Design of equipment Proper installation Inspection, testing and maintenance Earth leakage protection Interlocking Design of equipment Location of equipment Protection of equipment Inspection, testing and maintenance Proper earthing arrangements and connections Operator competence Design of equipment and system Inspection, testing and maintenance Earth fault limitation Location of equipment Maintenance, testing, inspection Protection of equipment Fire fighting provisions Adequate ventilation

Ventilation auditing Design of equipment Protection of equipment Inspection of equipment Maintenance of equipment Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Ability to reverse ventilation Knowledge of chemicals used Application procedure Protective equipment if required Chemical register Selection of materials Installation procedure Competence Installation procedure Lifting and slinging procedure Selection of equipment Equipment maintenance Installation procedure Design of structures Design of anchorages Anchorage installation Installation procedure Adequate clearances for vehicular passage Winding procedure Transport procedure Mobile equipment competence Equipment maintenance Installation procedure Mobile equipment competence Maintenance of equipment Location of personnel Installation procedure Design of structures Use of harnesses if required Welding and cutting procedure Limitation on naked flames Control on contraband

Fire fighting provision Surface cutting and welding procedure Surface environment Control of flammable materials near shaft collar Surface housekeeping Fire fighting provision Design of electrical equipment Maintenance of equipment Inspection of equipment As for static discharge As for static discharge Selection of materials Cutting/welding arrangements (refer to primary act) Contraband control As for static discharge Adequate ventilation of dilute gas emitted near sinking floor Adequate ventilation in shaft Inspections monitoring for gas Reporting of gas procedure Operating procedure Antistatic materials Competence Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Protective equipment is required Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Protective equipment if required Chemical register Selection of materials Adequate ventilation Fume auditing Design of internal combustion engine Internal combustion engine maintenance Method of support Installation procedure

Maintenance Clearances Competence Design of ducting Installation procedure Maintenance Competence Manual handling procedure Competence Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Ability to reverse ventilation Concreting procedure Grouting procedure Water control at face Chemical register Selection of materials Protective clothing Drift surface preparation prior to pour Installation procedure Groundwater diversion and relief Sealing of major water flows prior to concreting by grouting or other means Adequate roof control Roof support installation procedure Use of temporary support (including forepoling and spiling) Use of tunnelling shields in very poor ground Barring down of roof to solid as excavation takes place Lining installation procedure Adequate rib control Rib support installation procedure Use of temporary support (incl. spiling) Use of tunnelling shields Barring down of sides to solid as excavation occurs Lining installation procedure

Design of formwork Installation procedure Lining procedure Competence Design of sets Lining procedure Competence Design of sets Lining procedure Operator competence Prohibited locations for personnel Shield operation procedure Excavator operation procedure Operating procedure Location of personnel Operator competence Maintenance of equipment Design of mobile equipment brake systems Competence Lining procedure Use of harnesses where necessary Hot work procedure Limitation of naked flames Contraband control Fire fighting provisions Avoidance of use of timber if possible Design of electrical equipment Maintenance of equipment Inspection of equipment As for static discharge As for static discharge Selection of materials Cutting/welding arrangements (refer to primary act) Contraband control As for static discharge Adequate ventilation of dilute gas emitted near sinking floor Adequate ventilation in shaft

Inspections monitoring for gas Reporting of gas procedure Operating procedure Antistatic materials Competence Location of dumps Dumping procedure Surface dust suppression Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Adherence to dust standards Suppression of dust from other operations at upper levels in the shaft Dust suppression on drills Proper maintenance of drills and suppressors Adequate ventilation of drilling floor Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Adherence to dust standards Design of system Operating procedure Maintenance of system Protective equipment Shotcreting procedure Competence Protective equipment Freeze design Freeze execution Ice wall monitoring Emergency egress Lining design Hydrology assessment External pressure reduction methods for aquifer Emergency egress Adequate ventilation Fume auditing Design of internal combustion engine

Maintenance of internal combustion engine Ventilation reversal Minimisation of flammable material in drift Control of hot work Provision of fire fighting equipment throughout drift Fire extinguishers on mobile drift equipment Maintenance of mobile equipment Operator competence Maintenance of internal combustion engines Ability to reverse ventilation Communication from face to surface Emergency procedure Self rescuers Leakage sensor alarms System shut down controls Adequate ventilation Ventilation reversal Plant maintenance Plant location Emergency procedure Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Emergency egress Ability to reverse ventilation Machine design Operating procedure Inspection of machine Maintenance of machine Testing of machine Selection/specification of rope to match duty Inspection of rope Maintenance of rope Coupling devices Prohibited areas when scraper is working Operating procedure Operating procedure Prohibited areas when scraper is working Design of scraper

Design of anchorage Operating procedure Design of anchor Design of sheave Placement of anchor Prohibited areas when scraper is working Operating procedure Operating procedure Isolation procedure Limitation of personnel to operate Operator competence Operating procedure Operator competence Limitation of personnel to operate Adequate lighting Machine design Adequate ventilation to remove dust, fumes and vapours Operating procedure Prohibited areas when cutting/loading takes place Revise blast design Progressive barring down of face as it is exposed Placement of temporary support as required Inspection of face Adoption of specialised excavation techniques Forward grouting Resin injection Revise cutting sequence Inspection of face Placement of temporary support Adoption of specialised excavation techniques Forward grouting Resin injection Inspection of roof before and during mucking/cutting Barring down of loosened roof rock

Placement of temporary and permanent support as required Limitation of exposed roof sides span Revision of blast design to reduce damage Inspection of roof before and during mucking/cutting Barring down of loosened roof rock Placement of temporary and permanent support as required Limitation of exposed roof sides span Design of electrical equipment Maintenance of equipment Inspection of equipment As for static discharge As for static discharge Selection of materials Cutting/welding arrangements (refer to primary act) Contraband control As for static discharge Adequate ventilation of dilute gas emitted near sinking floor Adequate ventilation in shaft Inspections monitoring for gas Reporting of gas procedure Operating procedure Antistatic materials Competence Protective clothing Cleansing of clothing Adequate bathing facilities Provision of medicinals (such as barrier cream) Materials selection Operating care Standard of floor clean up Adequate dewatering Adequate lighting

Footwear selection Housekeeping Competence Operator fitness Drilling procedure Equipment selection Equipment handling arrangements Operating procedures Protective devices, if required Operating procedure Excavator design/selection Protective devices, if required Location of surface dumps Dumping procedure Surface dust suppression Design of muck removal arrangements in drift Ventilation arrangements Dust suppression in drift Auditing of dust Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Adequate ventilation of excavation area Dust suppression arrangements Auditing of dust Machine maintenance Breathing protection to be provided and worn if necessary Machine design Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Limitation of exposure Excavator design Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Limitation of exposure

Adequate ventilation of work area Engine design Engine maintenance Fume auditing Operating procedure Adequate ventilation of work area Excavator design Excavator maintenance Fume auditing Operating procedure Adequate ventilation of work area Excavator design Excavator maintenance Fume auditing Operating procedure Excavation sequence to avoid steep/ overhanging muck faces Prohibition of personnel working adjacent to steep/overhanging faces Design of conveyances Operating procedure Avoidance of overloading conveyances Prohibited zones around conveyances Operator competence Design of excavator Operating procedure Prohibited zones around excavator during operation Operator competence Design of conveyors Maintenance of conveyors Sizing of muck placed on conveyors Inspection after firing Procedure on discovery of unshot explosives Operator vigilance during excavation Restriction of equipment types in portal Transport procedure in drift

See Explosives Use Section for Controls Proper geotechnical study Proper lining design Adherence to design Temporary construction strengthening of liner Lining design Prohibition of heavy traffic over portal Adequate design for conditions Depressurising arrangements Lining design Backfilling design Adherence to design Operating procedure Adherence to design Quality control of lining materials Construction method Restrictions on use of flammable materials Restrictions on storage of flammable materials Procedures for passage of flammable material Fire fighting provisions Blast design Blast execution Proper geotechnical study Correct excavation design Adherence to design Temporary support methods Inspection Drainage system design System maintenance Pumping provisions Failure warning system Pump system design Pump system maintenance Failure warning system Recognition of flood prone areas Catchment assessment Pluviographic assessment

Location of portals Adequate drainage Pumping provisions Site clearing Site housekeeping Location of flammable materials storage Provision of fire fighting equipment Competence Design of forms Concrete pouring procedure Correct operating procedure Utilisation of suitable machines Suitable working surface Equipment maintenance Equipment inspection Competence Adequate design Proper assembly Correct civil preparation of site Equipment maintenance Equipment inspection Operating procedure Grout campaign design Understanding of groundwater and drainage regimes Spillage containment Pollutant storage Pollutant treatment Selection of chemicals Register of chemicals Operating procedure Grout campaign design Protective equipment to be worn Selection of chemicals Adequate ventilation of working and mixing areas Register of chemicals Specification of hose and pipes

Specification of grout pumps Grouting pressure Protective devices Physical shielding Pressure monitoring/relief Operating procedure Coupling design Coupling locks Grout campaign design Pressure monitoring relief Operating procedure Packer design Safety chains Grout campaign design Pressure monitoring/relief Operating procedure Pressure monitoring/relief Operating procedure Grout campaign design Design of shaft lining to resist grouting pressure Operating procedure Limit grouting pressure significant incident 16 Hydrological assessment of drift line Provision of standpipe blowout protection if high pressures are expected Type of drill used Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Provision of standpipe blowout protection and control Strata assessment Emergency egress provision Design of tipping mechanism Tripping procedure Overloading prohibition Prohibited areas designated during tipping Provision of guarding Tipping procedure Equipment maintenance procedure

Prohibited areas designated during tipping Provision of guarding Tipping and landing procedure Prohibited areas designated Provision of guarding Disposal procedure Designation of prohibited areas Personnel competence Disposal procedure Adequate area lighting in dark hours Mobile equipment selection Mobile equipment inspection Mobile equipment maintenance Tipping procedure Collar sealing/deflection arrangements Underground misfire procedure Disposal procedure for misfired material recovered Operator vigilance Operating procedure Slinging and lifting of loads Location of personnel Communication Adequate lighting Competence Operating procedure Shunting procedure Braking/spragging arrangements Design of surface shunts Operating procedure Shunting procedure Braking/spragging arrangements Maintenance of equipment Design of surface shunts Coupling procedure Provision of portal drop guard (warwick)

Provision of portal catch points Adequate guarding of stairs and walkways on headframe Adequate lighting Use of harnesses if required Operating procedure Competence Use of harnesses if required Adequate guarding of structure edges Adequate lighting Explosives loading/transport procedure

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Battery Operated Vehicles

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Battery Operated Vehicles

Hydrogen Gas Explosion

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Bolters

Explosion Of Dust During Bolting

Major Arc On Bolting Unit In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Bolters

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Bolters

Explosion Of Gas During Bolting

Fault On Cable Supplying Bolting Unit In Presence Of Gas

Bolters

Explosion Of Gas During Bolting

Internal Arcing Or Sparking In Bolter Ignites Gas Accumulation

Bolters

Fire Associated With Bolting Activities

Arc Fault Or Sparks In Bolter Or Supply Cable Ignite Layer Of Gas

Bolters

Fire Associated With Bolting Activities

Arc Fault Or Sparks In Bolter Or Supply Cable Ignite Layer Of Gas

Bolters

Fire Associated With Bolting Activities

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Cables & Equipment

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Cables & Equipment

Fire

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Cables & Equipment Cap lamps Caplamps Caplamps Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Fire Ignition Of Gas Lack Of Illumination Causing Lack Of Illumination Causing Explosion Of Dust Along Unit

Equipment Overload Open Sparking From Caplamp Inadequate Level Of Light Insufficient Capacity Of Major Arc In Unit Or Associated Cables In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Explosion Of Dust Along Unit

Major Arc In Unit Or Associated Cables In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Explosion Of Gas Along Unit

Cable Damage During Operation Of Unit In Accumulation Of Gas

Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Explosion Of Gas Along Unit

Cable Fault In Gas Accumulation

Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Explosion Of Gas Along Unit

Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Unit Ignites Gas Accumulation

Continuous Conveyors/FCT

Fire On Unit

Accumulation Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited By Cable Arc

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Explosion of coal dust at face

Major arc in Continuous Miner or CM cable in presence of combustible dust

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Explosion of gas at face

Continuous Miner cable damage in gas accumulation

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Explosion of gas at face

Continuous Miner cable damage in gas accumulation

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Explosion of gas at face

Continuous Miner cable fault in gas accumulation

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Explosion of gas at face

Internal electrical arcing or sparking in CM ignites gas accumulation

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Fire at face

Accumulations of dust and / or oil or other flammable materials ignited by a fault on CM machine or supply electric cables

Continuous Miners and Roadheaders Fire at face

Overheating of Continuous Miner cable

Drills

Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face

Major Arc Fault In Drill/Drill Jumbo Or Supply Cable In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Drills

Fire At Face

Ignition Of Gas Layer Due To Electrical Fault In Drill

Drills

Fire At Face

Ignition Of Gas Layer From Cable Fault

Drills

Fire At Face

Overheating Of Trailing Cable On Drill Jumbo Cable Reel

Drills

Ignition Of Gas At Face

Cable Damage On Drill Or Drill Jumbo Cable In Accumulation Of Gas

Drills

Ignition Of Gas At Face

Electrical Fault On Drill Or Drill Jumbo In Gas Accumulation

Electrical Exploders Ignition Of Gas Environmental Monitoring Equipment Fire

Electric Circuits From Failure Of Monitoring Of System Open Sparking From Monitoring Equipment

Environmental Monitoring Equipment Ignition Of Gas

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Ramon Cars, LHD, Scoops) Explosion ofCars, coal dust Explosion of battery pack wheeling road ignites dust

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Ramon Cars, LHD, Scoops) Explosion ofCars, coal dust Major arc fault in unit or on wheeling road supply cable ignites coal dust

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Ramon Cars, LHD, Scoops) Explosion ofCars, coal dust Major arc fault in unit or on wheeling road supply cable ignites coal dust

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Scoops) Fire on unit Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Arcing of battery pack

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Scoops) Fire on unit Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Cable fault or damage ignites accumulation of coal dust / oil

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Ignition of gas in wheeling Arcing inside enclosures in roads or shunts presence of gas

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Ignition of gas in wheeling Shuttle Car cable damage in roads or shunts gas accumulation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Ignition of gas in wheeling Shuttle Car cable fault in gas roads or shunts accumulation

Gas Drainage-Earthing Requirements Ignition Of Gas

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Electric Arc

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Lasers Static Electricity

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General - High, Medium and Low Voltage Physical Injury

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Lightning Protection

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Ignition Of Gas

Open Sparking On Exposed Metalwork Caused By Lightning Strikes On The Surface

Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Arc Fault On Shearer Or Other Cable In Presence Of Gas

Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Internal Electrical Arc Fault In Longwall Equipment Ignites Gas Accumulation

Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Arc Fault On Cables During On Face Installation/ Recovery In Presence Of Gas/Dust

Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Arc Fault Within Electric On Face Equipment Enclosures During Recovery/ Installation In Presence Of Gas

Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

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Overheating Of Power Cable Loops On Pantechnicon

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Mobile Cutters

Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face

Major Arc In Cutter Or Cutter Cable In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Mobile Cutters

Explosion Of Gas At Face

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Mobile Cutters

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Cutter Cable Fault In Gas Accumulation

Mobile Cutters

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Cutter Ignites Gas Accumulation

Mobile Cutters

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Dust And/Or Oil Or Other Flammable Materials Ignited By A Fault On Cutter Machine Or Supply Electric Cables Overheating Of Cutter Cable

Mobile Cutters

Fire At Face

Mobile Loaders

Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face

Major Arc In Loader Or Loader Cable In Presence Of Combustible Dust

Mobile Loaders

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Loader Ignites Gas Accumulation

Mobile Loaders

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Loader Cable Damage In Gas Accumulation

Mobile Loaders

Explosion Of Gas At Face

Loader Cable Fault In Gas Accumulation

Mobile Loaders

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Dust And/Or Oil Or Other Flammable Materials Ignited By A Fault On Machine Or Supply Electric Cables

Mobile Loaders

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Dust And/Or Oil Or Other Flammable Materials Ignited By A Fault On Machine Or Supply Electric Cables Overheating Of Loader Cable

Mobile Loaders

Fire At Face

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Scrapers

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Test Equipment

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Test Equipment

Ignition Of Gas

Electrical Sparking

Test Equipment Test Equipment

Ignition Of Gas Interference With Electric Controls Fire

Use Of Uncertified Equipment E.g.. Video Cameras And Miscellaneous Test Equipment. Rf Output

Transformers Insulation

Insulating Medium Ignition (Liquid)

Transformers Insulation

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References

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In accordance with normal electrical controls

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AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles

explosion control

Similar controls as per gas (methane)

Ventilation of area where vehicle is used

Ventilation plugs on cell

AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Batteryoperated vehicles

Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing for combustibles Electrical protection - fault limitation Explosion protected enclosures Inertization of dust present Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable handling Cable protection - earth leakage Gas monitoring/inspections Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable repair standards Cable testing/maintenance Gas monitoring/inspections Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Explosion protected enclosures Gas monitoring/inspections Detection/monitoring of gas layers Explosion protected enclosures

Machine and cable maintenance Operating procedure Prevention of gas layers Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Cable design/selection Procedure to position excess cable loops or wraps to minimise heat build up Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Competence Earth continuity protection (testing of trailing cables) Earth Leakage protection Earthing safety alert 74 Isolation procedures Routine testing Technical audits Testing procedures for safety alert 61 energised equipment Cable handling Cable selection and design Earth fault limitation Earth leakage protection Duty cycle Effective cooling Equipment design Maintenance Overload protection System design Thermal protection of consumer devices Overload protection Thermal protection IS caplamp category i.a. or i.s Design of caplamp Lumen output tests Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels

Dust auditing for combustibles Electrical protection - earth fault Explosion protected enclosures Inertization of dust present Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable location and handling Cable protection - earth leakage Gas monitoring/inspection Operating procedure Unit design Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable repair standards Cable testing/maintenance Gas monitoring/inspection Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Explosion protected enclosures Gas monitoring/inspection Provision of fire fighting equipment Unit housekeeping Unit maintenance Use of fire fighting equipment Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Cable testing and maintenance Dust auditing for combustibles Electrical protection, earth fault limitation Explosion protected equipment Inertisation of combustible dust present Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels

Cable design / selections Earth Leakage Protection for Cables Gas monitoring / inspection Operating procedure for cable location and handling Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design / selection Cable repairs and standards Cable testing and maintenance Earth Leakage Protection For cables Gas monitoring / inspections Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Continuous Miner shutdown interlocked to gas monitor Explosion protected design Gas monitoring inspections Cable maintenance Continuous Miner housekeeping Continuous Miner maintenance Earth Leakage protection For Cables Cable design / selection Procedure to position excess cable loops to minimise heat build up Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Allowable dust levels Dust auditing for combustibles Electrical protection Inertization of combustible dust Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Design of drill Explosion protection

Adequate ventilation Cable design/selection Cable protection - earth leakage Limitation of excess cable wraps on reel Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable protection - earth leakage Gas monitoring/inspection Operating procedure Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Drill design Explosion protection rating Gas monitoring/inspection Maintenance/inspection of drills Operator competence Timed electric cut-off Alarm for system failure Back-up electrical supply System reliability Competence of installation in explosion risk zones Explosion protected power supplies in explosion risk zones Is category 'a' for gas monitors Battery design Battery maintenance Battery protection Dust auditing for combustibles Inertisation of dust present Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing for combustibles

Electrical protection (fault) Explosion protected equipment Inertisation of dust present Operating procedure Design of battery system Housekeeping of unit Maintenance of unit Operating procedure Protection of batteries Use of fire fighting equipment Machine design Machine housekeeping Machine maintenance Use of fire fighting equipment Adequate ventilation Explosion protected design Gas monitoring / inspection Adequate ventilation Design of battery system Gas inspection / monitoring Maintenance of unit Operating procedure Protection of batteries Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable inspection / maintenance Earth Leakage Cable Protection Gas monitoring / inspections Operating procedures Operator competence Shuttle Car maintenance Adequate ventilation of roads and shunts Allowable gas levels Cable design / selection Cable repairs Cable testing / maintenance Earth Leakage Cable Protection Gas monitoring / inspections

Earthing and bonding to each other and strata Equipment design (A,B,C) Equipment maintenance Equipment selection criterion (A,B,C) IP Rating (A and D) ARC fault containment Earth and bonding (B) Surface overhead line earthing Earth fault current limitation Electrical system earth at surface only Integrity of earthing Cable handling Cable installations Cable selection and design Earth continuity (trailing cables) Earth fault limitation Earth leakage protection Maintenance Arc fault containment Earth fault current limitation Certified explosion protected equipment Bonding Earthing Installation/Location Shielding Ventilation - monitoring and tripping Limit output (3A) Construction of equipment Design of equipment Installation of equipment Maintenance of equipment Clothing Codes of practice Competence Danger tag Earth Continuity protection (trailing cables only) Earth fault current limitation Earth Leakage protection Equipment design

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Equipment purchasing Equipment selection criteria Isolation procedures Isolation procedures switching sheets Isolation procedures work sheets Out of service tags Safety equipment System design Technical audits

Working procedures 1 amp on main switchboard Clothing Competence Danger tag Equipment design Equipment purchasing Equipment selection criteria Isolation procedures Isolation procedures switching sheets Isolation procedures work sheets Out of service tags Safety equipment -earth leakage protection Technical audits Building design/layout Clothing Competence Danger tag Drawings Earth Continuity protection (trailing cables only) Earth Fault current limitation Earth Leakage protection Equipment design Equipment purchasing Equipment selection criteria Isolation procedures Isolation procedures switching sheets

Isolation procedures work sheets Maintenance procedures Operating procedure Out of service tags Over Current protection Routine testing Security control systems Security PC & PLC software System design Technical audits Testing of energised equipment Competence Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Operating procedure Out of service tags Security PC & PLC software System design Technical audits Testing procedures of energised equipment Cable selection Competence of installers and maintainers Personnel training in operating the system Reliability of system Routine system testing Equipment design Equipment selection Circuit breaker discrimination Competence Control voltage limitation (110V remote wiring) Danger tag Earth Continuity protection (trailing cables only) Earth Fault current limitation Earth Leakage protection Equipment design Equipment purchasing

Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Isolation procedures Isolation procedures switching sheets Isolation procedures work sheets Maintenance procedures Notices Out of service tags Over Current protection Restricted areas Technical audits Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Location (physical protection) Maintenance procedures Notices Protection design power system studies Protection design protection settings Restricted areas Routine testing Competence Exclusion of foreign objects (IP Rating) Isolation procedures Security control systems Technical audits Workplace/job familiarisation Competence Control voltage limitation Earthing Equipment design First Aid training Interlocking Isolation procedures Location (physical protection) Notices Restricted areas Security of control systems Security of PC & PLC software

Selection, use, testing and maintenance of safety equipment Technical audits Workplace/job familiarisation Circuit breaker discriminations Competence Control voltage limitation (110V) remote wiring Earth Continuity protection (trailing cables only) Earth fault current limitation Earth Leakage protection Earthing Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Isolation procedures Notices Regular update of drawings Routine testing Selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment Technical audits Codes of practice Competence Earth continuity protection (trailing cables only) Earth Leakage protection Equipment selection criteria including testing equipment Isolation procedures Technical audits Adequate lighting where people frequent often or regularly. Permanent machinery and electric switchgear are installed not including? Adequate lighting where people frequent often or regularly. Permanent machinery and electric switchgear are installed not including?

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Earthing and bonding of all exposed underground metal structure including pipe work prior to going underground With overhead power supplies to the mine portal, install arresters on overhead lines prior to going underground Integrity of substation earthing system With overhead power supplies to the mine portal, install arresters and earth wires on overhead lines prior to going underground Earthing and bonding of all exposed underground metal structure including pipe work prior to going underground Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable repair standards Cable testing/maintenance Gas monitoring/inspection Monitor interlock to power supply Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels

Explosion protected design Gas monitoring/inspections Interlocking of monitor and power supply Allowable gas/dust levels Cable protection - earth leakage, earth fault Dust monitoring for combustibles Gas monitoring/inspection Inertization of dust Operating procedure for cable handling Adequate ventilation

Adequate ventilation Allowable gas/dust levels Dust monitoring for combustibles Explosion protected design Gas monitoring/inspection Inertization of dust Procedure to position cable loops on pantechnicon to minimise heat build up Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Dust control Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Circuit breaker discrimination Competence of installation and Equipment design Equipment selection criterion Exclusion of foreign objects (I.P rating) Interlocking Isolation procedures Location (physical protection) maintenance personnel Notices Operating procedures Protection design Protection setting Restricted areas Routine testing System design (fault levels) Technical audits Testing procedures for energised equipment Competence Control voltage limitation for remote wiring Earth continuity protection (trailing cables only) AS 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Earth Leakage protection 30 ma (240V GPO)?? Earthing Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Isolation procedures Notices and signs Restricted areas Routine testing Security of control systems Security of PC & PLC software Technical audits Testing procedures for energised equipment Circuit breaker discriminations Competence of installation and Earth fault current limitation Earthing Equipment design Equipment selection criteria maintenance personnel Regular update of drawings Routine testing Technical audits Determination of hazardous area (HA) Install hazardous area equipment (HAE) Remove electrical equipment from HA Render area non-hazardous Earthing and bonding Equipment design Equipment location Screening Dust control Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Circuit breaker discrimination Competence of installation and Equipment design

Equipment selection criterion Exclusion of foreign objects (I.P rating) Interlocking Isolation procedures Location (physical protection) maintenance personnel Notices and signs Operating procedures Protection design Protection setting Restricted areas Routine testing System design (fault levels) Technical audits Testing procedures for energised equipment Competence Control voltage limitation for remote wiring Earth continuity protection safety alert 43 (trailing cables only) Earth Leakage protection 30ma (240V GPO)?? Earthing Equipment design Equipment selection criteria Interlocking Isolation procedures Notices and signs Restricted areas Routine testing Security of control systems Security of PC & PLC software Technical audits Testing procedures for energised equipment Circuit breaker discriminations Competence of installation and maintenance personnel Earth fault current limitation Earthing Equipment design AS 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Equipment selection criteria Regular update of drawings Routine testing Technical audits Determination of hazardous area (HA) Install hazardous area equipment (HAE) Remove electrical equipment from HA Render area non-hazardous Earthing and bonding Equipment design Equipment location Screening Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing for combustibles Electrical protection - earth fault limitation Explosion protected equipment Inertization of combustible dust present Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable protection Gas monitoring/inspection Operating procedure for cable location and handling Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable protection - earth leakage Cable repair and standards Cable testing and maintenance Gas monitoring/inspection Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cutter shutdown interlocked to gas monitor Explosion protected design Gas monitoring/inspections

Cable maintenance Cable protection - earth leakage Cutter housekeeping Cutter maintenance Cable design/selection Procedure to position excess cable loops to minimise heat build up Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Dust auditing Electrical protection - earth fault limitation Explosion protected equipment Inertization of combustible dust present Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Explosion protected design Gas monitoring/inspections Loader shutdown interlocked to gas monitor Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable protection - earth leakage Gas monitoring/inspection Operating procedure for cable location and handling Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Cable design/selection Cable repair and standards Cable testing and maintenance Gas monitoring/inspection Cable maintenance Cable protection - earth leakage Loader housekeeping

Loader maintenance Cable design/selection Procedure to position excess cable loops to minimise heat build up Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Testing procedures Operation and maintenance procedures Installation of shorting contactor Notice and signs Failsafe design Operational procedures and control for security and integrity Failsafe design Operational procedures and control for security and integrity Failsafe design Operational procedures and control for security and integrity Earth fault current limitation General electrical protection Limit power output to 8W Limit power output to 8W Limit power output to 8W Adequate ventilation Equipment inspection and Explosion protected design maintenance Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Cable and fault protection Cable maintenance/inspection Design/selection of cables Bonding and earthing systems Stray current tests Shot firing procedures Explosives Use Procedures Limit power output to 8 W

Bonding Earthing Shielding Strata Testing for current Correct testing equipment Establish a NERZ Gas monitoring Reduce potential for windrush Risk assessment Testing procedures Establish a NERZ Risk assessment Limit power output Screening of equipment Unique control system Containment by bunding Containment by fogging Electrical protection

AS/NZS 4871 Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground

Location Location monitoring Use non-flammable medium Ventilation Fogging Use non-flammable medium Ventilation Disconnection of electrical supplies to all areas affected by ventilation failures (does not include Ex.ia and Ex.is equipment) Provision of standby ventilation system Testing of standby ventilation system

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Flammable gas accumulating at the face

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Mechanism Coal / combustible dust present

Flammable gas accumulating at the Failure to adequately capture face methane

Flammable gas accumulating at the Flammable gas from pressurised gas face cylinders

Flammable gas accumulating at the Hydrogen from battery face

Flammable gas accumulating at the Inappropriate control of ventilation face and circulation problems

Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane escape from drainage range face

Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane from sealed area face

Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane from seam or strata face

Flammable gas accumulating at the Migration of gas from goaf face

Flammable gas accumulating at the Roof cavity and floor depression face effects

Flammable gas accumulating at the Vaporised oils and fuels coming into face contact with hot metal

Flammable gas accumulating at the Vaporised oils and fuels coming into face contact with hot metal

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Air introduced via subsidence or boreholes or cracks

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

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Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

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Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Failure to seal

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Introduction of oxygen caused by air flow patterns

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Methane post-drainage causing O2 ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

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Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Pillar failure allowing oxygen ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Pressure differential causing oxygen ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Seam gas evolution, including adjacent seams

Flammable gas mixture and coal dust suspension accumulating at face

Flammable atmosphere of methanecoal dust-air

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Control Cutting direction / speed Extraction system for dust Homotropal ventilation Inertisation of goaf Pick maintenance Removal of dust Surfactants Trickle dusting Washing of longwall supports Water infusion Water suppression Audit and review Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 25th International Conference of Safety in Design-system, pump, procedures, control Mines Research system Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 Drainage time pre-mining/measurement of New Technology in Mine Health and Safety residual content 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Gas management plans Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Improved standards Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 References Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Installation and maintenance Pressure sensors System monitoring Limitation of use

1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Procedures Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the Restrictions on cylinder size 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Use of acetylene in face areas-protection of Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 equipment (evaluation of oxyacetylene)

Battery design

No charging at the face

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Operating procedures

1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Appointment of ventilation officer

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Competency of personnel/training Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Directional airflow monitoring Mines Research Equipment monitoring Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 Improved standards New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings Mine design of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Mining method Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Operational procedures Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Requirement for regular total ventilation Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the survey 22nd International Requirement full ventilation simulation Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 before commencement Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Safety management plans - gas/ventilation Face 1981 management Standards for ventilation Ventilation design Alternative materials Automatic shutdown systems
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Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 Improved standards 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Methane drainage safety plan, including Institutes 1991 risk assessment Operating procedures dealing with methane Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety drainage installation 1992 Proceedings Optimum location-return airway, low traffic of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the Protective coatings 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Quality control-materials, design, Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the installation; design to withstand different 22nd International types of impacts Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Safe working procedures

Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

System identification

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Development and introduction of approved Proceedings of the Seventh Annual standards for sealing operations improved Conference 1988 design. Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Limits on Gas Concentration in Intake Mines Research Airways Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety Positive pressures 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Safety management plans Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Seal design Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 Seal maintenance

Gas management plans

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 Improved standards 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Methane drainage Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings Methane drainage management plans of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the Prohibition of certain mining methods in 21st International particular conditions Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the Requirements for methane drainage under 22nd International specified circumstances (pre-mining and Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 during mining) Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Sequence of mining Face 1981

Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 Use Non- Caving Mining Methods

Appropriate ventilation practices Improved standards Inertisation Methane leaching Mine layout - direction of extraction Pre- and post mining gas drainage Support design Ventilation / gas management plans Work of ventilation officers Appropriate longwall shield pressures

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 Auxiliary ventilation devices 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Design, evaluation and review of ventilation Institutes 1991 systems Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety Enhanced geotechnical prediction 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Geotechnical mapping Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Improved ventilation modelling techniques Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Injection grouting Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 Pre-mining geological evaluation Standard operating procedures

Design guidelines

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 Fire suppression Safety management plans Working Smarter 1991 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Fire suppression systems Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 Maintenance New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings Procedures-refuelling, storage of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Prohibition of some solvents Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the Promote use of non-flammable oils 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Provision of fire fighting equipment Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981 Specification of flash point of fuel for non petrol engines training Records of bore logs and review of ground Recent Developments in Underground Coal water profile Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Require total sealing of some boreholes Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Requirement to seal boreholes Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Safety Management Plans Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Select non-caving methods Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas Audits Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Automatic monitoring of seals Bowen Basin 1993 Development and introduction of approved 25th International Conference of Safety in standards for sealing operations Mines Research Institutes 1993 Fewer seals Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Improved design Conference 1996 Induced inertisation Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Inspection Technique in Repairs Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Requirement for risk assessment as part of Collieries Gas in design Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas Standard working procedures

Flooding and natural inertisation Good ventilation design Induced atmosphere inertisation and flooding Monitoring Spontaneous Combustion Management Plan Audit of system/risk assessments/design basis Competence of personnel Independent assessment Inspection and checking Management practices-safe operating procedures Review of sealing requirements Single heading development methods elimination of cut-throughs in gate-roads Face support design, configuration and movement

Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Induced inertisation and flooding Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety More detailed ventilation analysis Conference 1996 particularly partial extraction other goaf Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames areas Real time ventilation monitoring and control Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Ventilation design Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas Automatic monitoring and subsequent actions if problem is detected Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Gas Management Plan and Methane Mines Research Drainage Plan (Safety Management Plans) Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Inspections and Audits

Redundancy in detection systemsespecially separate control and alarm/shutdown systems Audits

Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 Automatic monitoring of seals 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Development systems for fewer seals Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Fewer seals Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Inspection Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Requirement for risk assessment as part of Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas design Evaluation, planning and design Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Increase support (pillar size)

Injection grouting

Inspections

Approved standards for seals Balancing ventilation across the goaf Monitoring of seals Monitoring of ventilation

Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Safety Management Plans Well designed ventilation system for mine Auxiliary ventilation Good ventilation design Induced inertisation and flooding Non-caving (mining-first workings only) Physical inspection Post-mining methane drainage Pre-mining methane drainage Pressure balancing Requirement for monitoring Safety Management Plans Ventilation of goaf in caving systems (use of bleeder systems) Ventilation/partial extraction Water flooding and natural inertisation (CO2) Cable, airline maintenance Control of gas cylinder handling, storage and usage Control on use of explosives Dust suppression Gas detection Improved dust suppression techniques. Partial extraction to prevent goaf fall Safety management plans Trickle dusting Ventilation

Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Recent Developments in Underground Coal Mining in the Bowen Basin 1993 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety Conference 1996 Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in Collieries Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium on Seam Gas

Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 1988 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1991 Mine Safety and Health Congress 1987 New Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1988 Prediction of Gas Emission from Longwall Face 1981

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EXPLOSIVE USE HAZARDS

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Blast injuries to personnel in adjacent working places Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring Personnel contact with accumulation of noxious shotfiring fumes Unexpected detonation Hazard Destabilisation of roof, sides supports and/or structures Ignition Of Gas At Face

Personnel contact with circulating noxious shotfiring fumes

Unexpected Explosion Mechanism

Blast injuries to personnel in adjacent Blast effects working places

Destabilisation of roof, sides supports Blast effects and/or structures

Fire At Face Formation of excessive noxious fumes Formation of excessive noxious fumes

Misuse Of Or Mishap With Explosives ADVERSE GROUND CONDITIONS IN WHICH EXPLOSIVES ARE PLACED DETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVE DUE TO STORAGE CONDITIONS

Formation of excessive noxious fumes

DETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVE DUE TO STORAGE CONDITIONS

Formation of excessive noxious fumes

INADEQUATE EXPLOSIVE REACTION

Formation of excessive noxious fumes Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring

INADEQUATE MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL BLOWN OUT SHOT

Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring

COMBUSTIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION AT AND NEAR SHOTFIRING LOCATION

Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring

DURATION OF SHOT

Ignition Of Gas At Face Ignition of gas by shotfiring

Misuse Of Or Mishap With Explosives BLOWN OUT SHOT

Ignition of gas by shotfiring

DURATION OF SHOT

Ignition of gas by shotfiring

DURATION OF SHOT

Ignition of gas by shotfiring

FLAMMABLE GAS ACCUMULATION AT AND NEAR SHOTFIRING LOCATION

Ignition of gas by shotfiring

INCENDIVE EXPLOSIVES

Initiation of fire by shotfiring

BLOWN OUT SHOT

Initiation of fire by shotfiring

DURATION OF SHOT

Initiation of fire by shotfiring

PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL AT OR NEAR SHOTFIRING LOCATION

Initiation of fire by shotfiring

USE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DEFLAGRATING TYPE EXPLOSIVES

Personnel contact with accumulation INADEQUATE VENTILATION OF BLAST of noxious shotfiring fumes AREA

Personnel contact with circulating noxious shotfiring fumes

FUMES TRANSPORTED TO OTHER WORKING PLACES BY VENTILATION CURRENT

Personnel contact with circulating noxious shotfiring fumes

FUMES TRANSPORTED TO OTHER WORKING PLACES BY VENTILATION CURRENT

Personnel injuries from blast overpressure

BLAST OVERPRESSURE

Personnel injuries from fragments and flyrock

FLYING OBJECTS PROPELLED BY BLAST

Unexpected detonation

CHEMICAL REACTION OF EXPLOSIVES WITH CHARGED GROUND

UNEXPECTED DETONATION

DRILLING, CUTTING OR LOADING MATERIAL CONTAINING MISFIRED EXPLOSIVES

Unexpected detonation

INCORRECT LOADING PROCEDURE

Unexpected detonation

INCORRECT PRIMER PREPARATION

Unexpected detonation

Unexpected detonation

INCORRECT SELECTION OF EXPLOSIVE TYPE TO SUIT UNUSUAL GROUND CONDITIONS (SUCH AS HOT GROUND) INDUCTIVE INITIATION

Unexpected detonation

INDUCTIVE INITIATION

Unexpected detonation

LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL DURING MANUFACTURE MISHAP DURING TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND STORAGE

Unexpected detonation

Unexpected detonation Unexpected detonation

PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE ROUGH HANDLING OF DETONATOR

Unexpected detonation

ROUGH HANDLING OF PRIMER (DURING TRANSPORT PREPARATION, CHARGING AND DEALING WITH MISFIRES)

Unexpected detonation

STABILITY DETERIORATION DUE TO AGE

Unexpected detonation

STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD UP

Unexpected detonation

STRAY CURRENT INITIATION

Unexpected detonation

TAMPERING BY PERSONNEL

Unexpected detonation

TRANSPORT MISHAP

Unexpected Explosion

Misuse Of Or Mishap With Explosives

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Fire At Face

Formation of excessive noxious fumes Initiation of fire by shotfiring

Ignition of gas by shotfiring

Personnel injuries from blast overpressure

Personnel injuries from fragments and flyrock

Control Accurate survey and measurement of places Blast design Competence Establish adjacent personnel presence Evacuation of personnel in adjacent places Operating procedure Restriction of access Sufficient barrier thickness Blast design Competence Inspection after shot Operational procedure Protection of structures Restoration of support after shot Restriction of access Support/structure design See Use of explosives For Controls When Using Explosives Competence Establish ground conditions Selection of explosive type Competence Purchasing procedure Stock auditing Stock rotation

References

Guidance note - Handling Explosives (Underground) - QGN11 (PDF, 412kB) safety alert 89

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

Storage facilities design Storage procedures Competence Issuing procedure Limitation of quantity stored Receival procedure Stock auditing Stock rotation Storage procedure Adequate tamping Blast design Check condition of explosive before use Competence Initiation method Loading procedure Priming procedure Selection of explosive type Audits of quality Purchasing procedure Quality assurance Adequate tamping Blast design Competence Loading procedure Operating procedure Shot placement Competence Inertization of dust present Inspection for presence prior to initiation Operating procedure Blast design Competence Limitation of duration Limitation of firing pulse See Explosives Use Section for Controls When Using Explosives Adequate tamping Blast design Charging procedure Competence Loading procedure Shot placement Blast design Competence

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

Limitation of duration of shot Limitation of firing pulse Adequate ventilation of site Competence consequent to shotfiring Determination of presence prior to initiation Inspection after shot Loading procedure in gassy holes Minimal disruption to ventilation Restoration of ventilation after shotfiring Competence Detonator type Explosive type Loading, tamping and firing procedure Purchasing procedure Adequate tamping Blast design Charge quantity limit Competence Loading procedure Operating procedure Shot placement Blast design Competence Limitation of duration Limitation of firing pulse Competence Inspection of site Operating procedure Removal of flammable material from site Competence Purchasing procedures Selection of explosive type Stock audit procedures Competence Evacuation of personnel Fume dilution time Operating procedure Prevention of inadvertent entry Restoration of ventilation after shots Ventilation controls Ventilation design Ventilation inspection after shot Ventilation inspection prior to shot Competence Degree of dilution of gases

Evacuation of personnel Location of adjacent personnel Location of shotfiring Shotfiring procedure Ventilation design Blast design Competence Evacuation of nearby personnel Inspection of adjacent area prior to blast Operating procedure Restriction of access Blast design Competence Establish nearby personnel presence Evacuation of nearby personnel Housekeeping Operating procedure Restriction of access Competence Misfire procedure Misfire reporting Operating procedure Selection of explosive types Competence Inspection after firing Misfire procedure Misfire reporting Operating procedure Operator vigilance Access limitation Competence Operating procedure Tools used Access limitation Competence Location of preparation Operating procedure Tools provided Blast design Competence Selection of explosive types Competence Container used

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

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AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

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AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

Handling procedure Loading procedure Location of radio transmitters R.F. output Type of radio transmitters Competence Purchasing procedure Quality control Access limitation Audit procedure Competence Container security Container used Excess return Operating procedure Safe location for storage Separation of explosive type Competence Proper supervision Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Competence Disposal procedure Purchasing procedure Receival procedure Stock auditing Stock rotation Competence Disposal procedure Separation of explosive type Stock auditing

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

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AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use AS 2187 Explosives - Storage, transport and use

Storage facilities design Storage facilities maintenance Storage procedures Antistatic charging hose Competence Earthing procedure Handling procedure Loading procedure Method of initiation Recognition of static build up phenomenon Storage location Transport procedure Competence Container used Earthing and isolation electrical equipment/apparatus Electrical storm precautions Firing procedure Hazard recognition Loading procedure Primer handling procedure Access limitation Container security Storage security Competence Container used Operating procedure Separation of explosive type Transport vehicle design See Explosives Use Section for Controls When Using Explosives

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FIRE HAZARDS
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Fire Ignition Of Chemical Substance

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Ignition Of Flammable Liquid

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Ignition Of Gas

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Ignition Of Gas

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Ignition Of Gas

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Open Flame

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SMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Ignition Of Flammable Liquid

Ignition Of Gas

Control Competence Disposal Quantity Safe storage Competence Design Housekeeping Inspection Monitoring Preventive maintenance Competence Fire fighting equipment Isolation Monitoring Risk assessment Stockpile management Automatic fire suppression Building construction Early warning detection Housekeeping Provision of fire fighting equipment Regular tests of F.F equip Competence Fire fighting equipment Fire suppression system Housekeeping Location Quantities Storage Competence Fire fighting equipment Fire suppression system Housekeeping

References

AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

Location

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Quantities Storage

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Provision of fire protection equipment Risk assessment Storage Inspection and maintenance Risk assessment Storage Transport, Dangerous Goods Act Housekeeping Provision of fire protection equipment Risk assessment Storage Provision of fire protection equipment Risk assessment Storage Inspection and maintenance Risk assessment Storage

AS 3780 The storage and handling of corrosive substances

AS 3780 The storage and handling of corrosive substances AS 1678 Emergency procedure guide - Transport

AS 3780 The storage and handling of corrosive substances

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Handling Provision of fire protection Purchasing procedures Risk assessment Storage

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Transport Housekeeping Provision of fire protection equipment Risk assessment Storage

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Gas monitoring Risk assessment Storage protection equipment

AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Gas monitoring Inspection and maintenance Risk assessment Storage Gas Monitoring Handling Purchasing procedures Risk assessment Storage Transport Gas monitoring Housekeeping Provision of fire protection equipment Risk assessment Storage

Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

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FIRE FIGHTING HAZARDS

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Lack Of Control In Fighting Fire

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Mechanism Deficient Procedure

Lack Of Control In Fighting Fire

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Lack Of Control In Fighting Fire

Lack Of Skilled Fire Fighters

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Control

References

Competence Evaluation procedure Exercise in fire drills Fire Fighting Procedure Implementation of corrective action. safety alert 51 Audit of fire fighting system. Plan of system. Provision of fire fighting apparatus and material. Provision of water reticulation system and water supply. Risk assessment. Competence. Exercise in fire drills. Provision of fire fighting teams.
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Methane Gas Layering

Hazard Methane Gas

Mechanism Layering leading to coal dust or gas explosions

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Control Hand held monitors Detection of methane layering References Hand held gas monitors and extension probes
SA 122: Detection of methane layering Guidance note - Reviewing the Effectiveness of Safety and Health Management Systems QGN09 (PDF, 116kB) Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001

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Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENC General Construction Work Sub Activity General Construction Work Rising/Stripping Face operations Hazard Asphyxiation Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations Mechanism Noxious Gases Accumulate In Construction Area Due To Interruption To Normal Ventilation Or Inadequate Ventilation Equipment Or Structural Parts Are Dropped On Or Strike Personnel During Emplacement Partly Completed Or Completed Structures Fail And Collapse Striking Personnel Personnel Are Struck By Material During Manual Handling Of It Personnel Are Struck By Rope Lash As Equipment Is Dragged Or Lifted Into Place (With Or Without Equipment Failure) Personnel Crushed By Rilling Material Or Rock While Excavating/ Loading Out Personnel Fall Into Excavations Or From Structures

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

General Construction Work General Construction Work

General Construction Work General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Slip, Trip And/Or Fall In Work Area

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Mobile Equipment In Use

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Mobile Equipment In Use

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rib Failure Leads To Fall Of Material Striking Personnel

General Construction Work

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Roof Failure Leads To Fall Of Material Striking Personnel

General Construction Work

Explosion Of Dust

Combustible Dust Cloud Is Raised During Work And Ignited By A Source

General Construction Work

Explosion Of Gas At Work Site

Accumulation Of Flammable Gas Is Ignited By A Source During Work

General Construction Work

Hearing Damage

Excessive Noise Levels Occur From Construction Activities

General Construction Work

Lung Damage

Excessive Respirable Dust Is Raised During Construction Activities

General Construction Work

Outbreak Of Fire Risking Injury To Personnel

Ignition Of Flammable Material By Hot Work

General Construction Work

Outbreak Of Fire Risking Injury To Personnel

Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Equipment Malfunction

General Construction Work

Sprain And Strain Injuries To Personnel

Personnel Slip Or Trip

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

CHEMICAL REACTION OF EXPLOSIVES WITH CHARGED GROUND

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

DRILLING, CUTTING OR LOADING MATERIAL CONTAINING MISFIRED EXPLOSIVES

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

INCORRECT LOADING PROCEDURE

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

INCORRECT PRIMER PREPARATION

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

INCORRECT PRIMER PREPARATION

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

General Construction Work

INCORRECT SELECTION OF EXPLOSIVE TYPE TO SUIT UNUSUAL GROUND CONDITIONS (SUCH AS HOT GROUND) INITIATION INDUCTIVE

General Construction Work

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL DURING MANUFACTURE MISHAP DURING TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND STORAGE

General Construction Work General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE ROUGH HANDLING OF DETONATOR

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

ROUGH HANDLING OF PRIMER (DURING TRANSPORT PREPARATION, CHARGING AND DEALING WITH MISFIRES) STABILITY DETERIORATION DUE TO AGE

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

STABILITY DETERIORATION DUE TO AGE

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

STABILITY DETERIORATION DUE TO STORAGE CONDITIONS. (HEAT, WATER, VENTILATION, ETC.)

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD UP

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

STRAY CURRENT INITIATION

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

TAMPERING BY PERSONNEL

General Construction Work

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES IN USE OR TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT MISHAP

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Asphyxiation

Irrespirable Atmosphere Accumulates In Rise (Gas Or Fumes)

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising / Stripping Face operations

Crushing Injuries To Persons In Collapse Of Muck Chute In Travelways Segmented Rise Crushing Or Contusion Injuries To Face Operators Crushing Or Contusion Injuries To Face Operators Fall Of Ground Due To Failure Of Supports Fall Of Unsupported Ground At Face Of Rise

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Crushing Or Contusion Injuries To Face Operators Electrocution Of Operator

Operator Struck By Timber/Steel/Concrete Supports Through Mishandling And Contact With Live Parts

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Electrocution Of Operator Fire In Rise Fire In Rise

Indirect Contact Ignition By Contraband Ignition Of Flammable Material By Cutting/ Grinding/Welding Sparks Or Direct Contact By Flame

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Fire In Rise

Ignition Of Flammable Material By Electrical Arcs Or Sparks

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Fire In Rise

Ignition Of Flammable Material By Electrical Arcs Or Sparks

Rising/Stripping Face operations

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Rising/Stripping Face operations

High Airborne Dust Levels

Dust Contamination From Movement Of Excavated Material In Rise Or Chutes

Rising/Stripping Face operations

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust By Drills

Rising/Stripping Face operations

High Noise Levels

Background Noise

Rising/Stripping Face operations

High Noise Levels

Drill Noise

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Flammable Dust In Rise

Blown Out Shot

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Flammable Dust In Rise

Electrical Arc

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Flammable Dust In Rise

Mishap With Oxy-Cutting Equipment

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Flammable Dust In Rise

Mishap With Oxy-Cutting Equipment

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Ignition By Cutting/ Grinding/Welding Sparks

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Ignition By Electrical Arcs Or Sparks

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Ignition Of Gas Accumulation By Contraband

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Ignition Of Gas Accumulation By Shotfiring

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Ignition Of Gas By Thermite Reaction

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Ignition Of Gas

Static Electrical Discharge

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel By Whipping Hoses Injuries To Personnel By Whipping Hoses

Air Or Water Turned On To Open Ended Hose Inadvertently Blown Out Hoses

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel By Whipping Hoses Injuries To Personnel By Whipping Hoses

Over Pressure

Parted Couplings

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel By Whipping Hoses

Parted Couplings

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Collapse Of Ladders Injuries To Personnel From Falls Collapse Of Staging/ Working Platform/ Scaffolding

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Failure Of Or Detachments Of And Fall Of Rise Cage Through Overwinding Or Mechanical/Electrical Failures

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Fall From Face Staging/Working Platform/Scaffolding

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Fall From Ladderways

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Fall Out Of Rise Cage

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falls Personnel Fall Into Rise/Chute Entry While Clearing Shot And Stripped Material Into It Or While Walking On Stripped Floor Strangulation Of Operator By Blown Out Hoses Entanglement With Hoses/Drills

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Strangulation Of Operator By Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Entanglement With Hoses/Drills

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION CHEMICAL REACTION OF OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF EXPLOSIVES WITH CHARGED RISE GROUND

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION CHEMICAL REACTION OF OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF EXPLOSIVES WITH CHARGED RISE GROUND

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION DRILLING, CUTTING OR OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF LOADING MATERIAL RISE CONTAINING MISFIRED EXPLOSIVES

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION INCORRECT LOADING OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF PROCEDURE RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION INCORRECT PRIMER OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF PREPARATION RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION INCORRECT SELECTION OF OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF EXPLOSIVE TYPE TO SUIT RISE UNUSUAL GROUND CONDITIONS (SUCH AS HOT UNEXPECTED DETONATION GROUND) INDUCTIVE INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE UNEXPECTED DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE

LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL DURING MANUFACTURE MISHAP DURING TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND STORAGE

Rising/Stripping Face operations Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE UNEXPECTED DETONATION ROUGH HANDLING OF OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF DETONATOR RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION ROUGH HANDLING OF OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF PRIMER (DURING TRANSPORT RISE PREPARATION, CHARGING AND DEALING WITH MISFIRES) UNEXPECTED DETONATION STABILITY DETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF DUE TO AGE RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION STABILITY DETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF DUE TO STORAGE RISE CONDITIONS. (HEAT, WATER, VENTILATION, ETC.)

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF UP RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION STRAY CURRENT INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION TAMPERING BY PERSONNEL OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION TRANSPORT MISHAP OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF RISE

Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Chute Collapses From Loads Of Injuries To Personnel Material Carried, Striking Personnel Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Chute Doors Allow Rush Of Injuries To Personnel Material Which Strikes Personnel

Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Excavated Material Falling Down Injuries To Personnel Rise Or Chutes Strikes Personnel Working At Base Of Rise (Also Applies To Other Material In Or Rise) Rising / Stripping Rise Base Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Falling Personnel Struck Jammed In operations Injuries To Personnel Chute Area By Muck Loading Equipment

Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Sudden Rush Of Material Injuries To Personnel Following Bridging/ Lockage In Chute Strikes Personnel High Airborne Dust Levels Air Is Contaminated By Dust From Loading Of Excavated Material From Chutes Or Rise Base

Rising/Stripping Rise Base operations

High Airborne Dust Levels

Air Is Contaminated By Dust From Loading Of Excavated Material From Chutes Or Rise Base

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CONTROLS & REFERENCES
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Control Adequate ventilation Gas auditing Operating procedure Ventilation auditing Correct slinging and lifting Maintenance of equipment Operating procedure Operator competence Adherence to design Design of structures Operating procedure Competence Manual handling procedure Maintenance of equipment Operating procedure Prohibited locations Selection of equipment Competence Operating procedure Adequate lighting Competence Guarding of excavations edges Guarding of walkways on structures Operating procedure Use of harnesses Adequate lighting Competence Operating procedure Work area housekeeping Operating procedure Operator competence References

Prohibited locations for personnel Adequate rib support Competence Inspection of ribs before and during work Maintenance of supports Operating procedure Adequate roof support Competence Inspection of roof before and during work Maintenance of supports Operating procedure Design of electrical equipment Design of internal combustion engines in use Dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression Maintenance of electrical equipment Maintenance of internal combustion engines Operating procedure Restriction of hot work Shotfiring procedures Adequate ventilation Design of electrical equipment Design of internal combustion engines in use Equipment shutdown linked to gas monitors Maintenance of electrical equipment Maintenance of internal combustion engines Operating procedure Proper earthing of equipment Restrictions of hot work Selection of materials to avoid sparking Shotfiring procedure

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Ventilation monitoring Exposure limitation Noise level auditing Operating procedure Use of protective equipment Adequate ventilation Dust auditing Dust suppression measures Operating procedure Use of protective equipment Hot work procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Restriction of hot work Equipment housekeeping Maintenance of equipment Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Adequate lighting Area housekeeping Competence Operating procedure Competence Misfire procedure Misfire reporting Operating procedure Selection of explosive types Competence Inspection after firing Misfire procedure Misfire reporting Operating procedure Operator vigilance Access limitation Competence Operating procedure Tools used Access limitation Competence Location of preparation

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Operating procedure Tools provided Blast design Competence Selection of explosive types Competence Container used Handling procedure Loading procedure Location of radio transmitters R.F. output Type of radio transmitters Competence Purchasing procedure Quality control Access limitation Audit procedure Competence Container security Container used Excess return Operating procedure Safe location for storage Separation of explosive type Competence Proper supervision Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Competence

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Disposal procedure Purchasing procedure Receival procedure Stock auditing Stock rotation Competence Disposal procedure Separation of explosive type Stock auditing Storage facilities design Storage facilities maintenance Storage procedures Antistatic charging hose Competence Earthing procedure Handling procedure Loading procedure Method of initiation Recognition of static build up phenomenon Storage location Transport procedure Competence Container used Earthing and isolation electrical equipment/apparatus Electrical storm precautions Firing procedure Hazard recognition Loading procedure Primer handling procedure Access limitation Container security Storage security

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Competence Container used Operating procedure Separation of explosive type Transport vehicle design Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Use of forcing ventilation in rises Ventilation auditing Design of rise Design of support of chute Operating procedure Design of supports Installation procedure Maintenance of supports Clean up/barring down procedure Inspection of face area Placement of support Re-entry procedure after blasting Design of material handling Operating procedure Equipment design Maintenance Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Equipment design Maintenance Prohibition of contraband Cutting/grinding/welding procedure Inspection procedure Minimisation of flammable material Provision of fire fighting equipment Design of electrical equipment Maintenance Minimisation of flammable material

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Adherence to dust standards Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Suppression of dust from other activities in intakes Adequate ventilation Breathing protection Dust auditing Dust suppression Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Adherence to dust standards Breathing protection if necessary Dust auditing Dust suppression on drills Maintenance Equipment design/selection Exposure limitation Location of equipment Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Drill design/selection Exposure limitation Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if necessary Clean up and removal of dust Dust monitoring Inertization of dust Shotfiring procedure Clean up and removal of dust Design of electrical equipment Dust monitoring Inertization of dust Maintenance Clean up and removal of dust

Cutting procedure Dust monitoring Inertization of dust Adequate ventilation Cutting/grinding/welding procedure Inspection procedure Ventilation monitoring Adequate ventilation Design of electrical equipment Inspection procedure Maintenance of equipment Operating procedure Ventilation monitoring Adequate ventilation Inspection procedure Prohibition of contraband Ventilation monitoring Adequate ventilation Inspection procedure Shotfiring procedure Ventilation monitoring Adequate ventilation Inspection procedure Restricted materials Selection of materials Ventilation monitoring Adequate ventilation Choice of materials Earthing arrangements Inspection procedure Ventilation monitoring Competence Operating procedure Hose maintenance Inspection of hoses Prevention of damage to hoses Selection of hoses Compressor maintenance Compressor settings Pressure regulation Coupling design

Fitting compatibility Inspection of equipment Installation of locks Design of ladderways Maintenance of ladderways Design of staging Maintenance of staging Operating procedure Scaffolding competence Design of cage system Maintenance of system Operating competence Operating procedure Signalling/communications Winding limit switches Competence Design of work area Harnesses if necessary Operating procedure Competence Design of ladderways Operating procedure Cage maintenance Design of cage Harnesses if necessary Operating procedure Competence Operating procedure Provision of grate cover over entry Use of harnesses As for "Blown Out Hoses" in the "Injuries to Personnel by Whipping Hoses" Hazard in this same Activity Drill design Operating procedure Paper clothing in good repair Supervisor Competence Misfire procedure AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use Misfire reporting Operating procedure

Selection of explosive types Competence Inspection after firing Misfire procedure Misfire reporting Operating procedure Operator vigilance Access limitation Competence Operating procedure Tools used Access limitation Competence Location of preparation Operating procedure Tools provided Blast design Competence Selection of explosive types Competence Container used Handling procedure Loading procedure Location of radio transmitters R.F. output Type of radio transmitters Competence Purchasing procedure Quality control Access limitation Audit procedure Competence Container security Container used Excess return Operating procedure Safe location for storage Separation of explosive type

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

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AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Competence Proper supervision Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Access limitation Competence Container used Misfire procedure Operating procedure Transport arrangements Competence Disposal procedure Purchasing procedure Receival procedure Stock auditing Stock rotation Competence Disposal procedure Separation of explosive type Stock auditing Storage facilities design Storage facilities maintenance Storage procedures Antistatic charging hose Competence Earthing procedure Handling procedure Loading procedure Method of initiation Recognition of static build up phenomenon Storage location Transport procedure

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

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Competence Container used Earthing and isolation electrical equipment/apparatus Electrical storm precautions Firing procedure Hazard recognition Loading procedure Primer handling procedure Access limitation Container security Storage security Competence Container used Operating procedure Separation of explosive type Transport vehicle design Design of chute system

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives Storage, transport and use

Chute operating procedure Competence Design of chute doors Provision of rock flow control Design of rise base are or bottom of chutes Operating procedure Prohibited areas for personnel Chute operating procedure Mucking equipment operating procedure Operator competence Prohibited areas Blockage clearance procedure Competence Adequate ventilation Breathing equipment if necessary Dust auditing

Dust suppression for loading operations Operating procedure Ventilation auditing

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IGNITION SOURCE HAZARDS

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Borehole access Frictional Hazard Borehole Access Chemical reaction Human Factors Mechanism Burning embers or flames from surface fires

Borehole Access

Hot particles from welding cutting around top of borehole Sparking from fill material dropped down boreholes

Borehole Access

Chemical Reaction

Exothermic chemical reactions

Chemical Reaction

Light alloy reactions Hot spark as ignition source

Electrical

Batteries - Ignition of methane or hydrogen

Electrical

Batteries - Ignition of methane or hydrogen

Electrical

Cable damage/component failure/short circuit causing external electrical arcing (to apparatus)

Electrical

Damaged cap lamp exposing hot filament as an ignition source

Electrical

Different earth potentials causing flashes

Electrical

Equipment unsuitable as installed/ faulty/ damaged/ modified

Electrical

Equipment unsuitable as installed/ faulty/ damaged/ modified

Electrical

Frictional static discharge caused by compressed air or air movement

Electrical

Lightning strike on surface - conveyor structure conducting current underground

Electrical

Live testing

Electrical

Voltage surges

Explosives

Inappropriate use/misuse

Explosives

Remains of explosives burning in shot hole

Frictional

Frictional heat contact of steel with rock

Frictional

Frictional heat contact of steel with rock

Frictional

Impact/sparking - rock on rock

Frictional

Impact/Sparking - steel on steel

Frictional

Impact/Sparking - steel on steel

Frictional

Piezo electric discharge caused by rock or metal stressing (or striking) crystal

Human Factors

Sabotage

Human Factors

Use of Contraband underground

Mechanical

Contact of dry brake shoes on friction surface

Mechanical

Contact of dry brake shoes on friction surface

Mechanical

Cutting, welding, grinding, equipment use

Mechanical

External surfaces internal combustion engines

Mechanical

heat generated by failure of mechanical component

Mechanical

heat generated by failure of mechanical component

Mechanical

Hot exhaust particles vented to atmosphere

Spontaneous Combustion

Air moving slowly over or through broken/uncompacted coal

Spontaneous Combustion

appropriate preventative action not taken after indicators observed or detected

Spontaneous Combustion

appropriate preventative action not taken after indicators observed or detected

Spontaneous Combustion

Failure in early detection prior to reaching 600 degrees C

Spontaneous Combustion

Failure to act

Spontaneous Combustion

General Standards Housekeeping

Spontaneous Combustion

Inappropriate mine design

Spontaneous Combustion

Propensity of coal to spontaneously combust

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S, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Electrical Mechanical Control audit of boreholes cap holes fill holes fire breaks flash arrester audit of boreholes requirement for risk assessment before welding/cutting is undertaken choice of materials ensure positive ventilation requirement for risk assessment before hydraulic filling is undertaken requirement for risk assessment before stowage is undertaken audits Awareness of possible reactions controls on introduction of new materials procedures training/competence purchasing policy Restrictions on use of aluminium, especially in face areas risk assessments on use

fuses maintenance procedures/training

Safety Management Plans

all repairs to be conducted at quality assured workshop battery or diesel equipment as replacement for electrical systems cable management system-ensure specifications are met, procedures; electrical maintenance; improved cable design cableless systems Controls on mine atmosphere and electrical equipment education/training; procedures engineering control safeguard alarms housekeeping; mining practice; design of equipment/systems requirement for analysis of electrical systems - fault analysis and load flow roadway maintenance services layout Use of high voltage at the face, dependent on outcome of research work.

education/training

maintenance

electrical system design

publication of information on earthing in trailing cables and associated systems. requirement for competent personnel training / competency audit of all equipment at all mines audits better QA systems that deliver quality; specifications; improved competencies.

operating and maintenance procedures specifications training alternatives to use of compressed air anti-static hose earthing - bonding installation/maintenance/materials requirement for unique couplings for air hoses

training widen the requirement for fire resistant anti-static hoses awareness/training insulate surface and underground structures publication of information on earthing generally safety management plans sealing of boreholes separate lightning earthing system eliminate live testing in proximity to the face or gassy areas elimination of need for live testing gas testing live testing to be conducted under strict controls; e.g.. elimination of gas and coal dust procedures Prohibition of live testing

system design/component design/internal diagnostic

training auditing electrical protection electrical system design equipment specification longwall 3.3kV cables may be rated at 6.6kV pre-installation checks restrictions on system voltage levels alternatives-minimise use

safe operating procedures stock control supervision training/competence safe appropriate shotfiring practices training use of permitted explosives

alternative cutting technology awareness; alternative materials cutting tool maintenance, technology

encase cutting head in foam explosion prevention and suppression systems; inspection; inertisation, ventilation, equipment design mining practice; horizon control on longwall faces; selection of mining horizon pick path spraying; full encasement of roof bolts training water and compressed air sprays as being trialled in South Africa water cooling/suppression; ignition suppression system; ignition prevention system

assessment of incendive mine roof rocks to be covered in mine safety management plans

control atmosphere maintenance partial extraction pillar design equipment design house keeping ignition prevention systems mining practices training

Use no steel rib bolts where contact with cutting machine is likely

use of alternative materials waterspray systems control atmosphere

counselling and employee assistance programs medical assessments

mining culture monitoring of circumstances peer observation procedures searches security systems education management to develop strategies peer pressure/observation Prohibition / Limitation of use

searches training defect reporting

General requirement for totally enclosed brakes maintenance and operational checks

procedures reduce grades road condition training Use of enclosed brakes design-minimise, eliminate, planning improved technology inspection procedures-adherence, supervision training use of Infra Red detection of heat design guidelines

machine cleaning maintenance Surface temperature limitation to 150 degrees training use of Infra Red detection brake tests and pre-shift inspections

competence of personnel (upstream) supervisors and engineers

design audits housekeeping maintenance system, defect reporting and actions maintenance to be covered by standard operating procedures QA restrictions on flammable oils vehicle brakes to be fully enclosed fuel quality maintenance training use battery vehicles water scrubbers communication of change defect reporting and action design; instrumentation and monitoring (correct location); appropriate materials effective auditing-knowledge, compliance inertisation Safety Management Plans standard work procedures

Work of ventilation officer auditing and review communication/education/training

Expert / scenario training models external expertise management plan : procedures for initial and subsequent response monitoring systems Safety Management Plan ventilation model predictive tools

better education and understanding gasses flow, gas sampling and sample frequency improved instruments and systems electronic noses monitoring system and management plan; education and training; maintenance and calibration; good background data; legislation; use of indicators and analysis; use of new technology; auditing and review-internal and external; requirement to keep records spontaneous combustion management plans thermography techniques alarm protocols management plan-procedures, protocols, clearly defined responses and responsibilities; plan review; power backup; education and training; internal and external independent audits; emergency exercises; attitude/discipline; legislation

spontaneous combustion management plans continuous awareness documentation of standards and safety management plans mining clean up mining practice

safe working procedures training comparative analysis of mine ventilation systems exploration; design audit; operational audit; competence of personnel

obtaining sufficient information during the exploration phase risk assessment of development proposal submitted prior to commencement of operations Safety Management Plan, all mines carry out sampling and propensity tests

change inherent moisture content - water infusion

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Explosives Spontaneous Combustion References

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Minesafe International 1990; Conference Papers

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Minesafe International 1990; Conference Papers

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985

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Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

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safety alert 207

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South African Conference on Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus 1993 Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Electrostatic Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980 Ignition and Combustion of Dust Clouds in Hot Environments : Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series; 8 p. 209 217 1980 Spontaneous Ignition of Methane Measurement of Methane : Measurement and Chemical Model : Symposium on Combustion v.20 p. 1833 1843 1984

Proceedings on the Fourth International Colloquium on Dust Explosions 1990 South

20th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1983 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Probability of Methane or Coal Dust Ignition by Mining Explosives : Archivum Combustionis; v.2 no. 1982

20th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1983 25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1993 Probability of Methane or Coal Dust Ignition by Mining Explosives : Archivum Combustionis; v.2 no. 1982

A Review of Experiments on the Ignition of Inflammable Gases by Frictional Sparking 1956 Suppression of Explosions Caused by Frictional Sparking : Euro Abstracts Section II v.6, no .3 p204 206 1980 Methane Ignition by Rock Friction : Minfo no.29 p. 24-25 1990 The Thermal Response of Rock to Friction in the Drag Cutting Process Journal of Structural Geology v 11 p. 919 931 1989 A Review of Experiments on the Ignition of Inflammable Gases by Frictional Sparking 1956 Suppression of Explosions Caused by Frictional Sparking : Euro Abstracts Section II v.6, no .3 p204 206 1980 Methane Ignition by Rock Friction : Minfo no.29 p. 24-25 1990 The Thermal Response of Rock to Friction in the Drag Cutting Process Journal of Structural Geology v 11 p. 919 931 1989
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A Review of Experiments on the Ignition of Inflammable Gases by Frictional Sparking 1956 Suppression of Explosions Caused by Frictional Sparking : Euro Abstracts Section II v.6, no .3 p204 206 1980 Methane Ignition by Rock Friction : Minfo no.29 p. 24-25 1990 The Thermal Response of Rock to Friction in the Drag Cutting Process Journal of Structural Geology v 11 p. 919 931 1989 :

A Review of Experiments on the Ignition of Inflammable Gases by Frictional Sparking 1956 Suppression of Explosions Caused by Frictional Sparking : Euro Abstracts Section II v.6, no .3 p204 206 1980 Methane Ignition by Rock Friction : Minfo no.29 p. 24-25 1990 The Thermal Response of Rock to Friction in the Drag Cutting Process Journal of Structural Geology v 11 p. 919 931 1989 :

A Review of Experiments on the Ignition of Inflammable Gases by Frictional Sparking 1956 Suppression of Explosions Caused by Frictional Sparking : Euro Abstracts Section II v.6, no .3 p204 206 1980 Methane Ignition by Rock Friction : Minfo no.29 p. 24-25 1990 The Thermal Response of Rock to Friction in the Drag Cutting Process Journal of Structural Geology v 11 p. 919 931 1989

Papers presented at the symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989

Papers presented at the symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989

Papers Presented at the Symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989 Ignition Properties of Mechanical Sparks and Hot Surfaces in Dust/Air Mixtures : Papers Presented at Conference on Flammable Dust Explosion in Nov, 1988 p. 152 164 1989

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Papers Presented at the Symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989 Ignition Properties of Mechanical Sparks and Hot Surfaces in Dust/Air Mixtures : Papers Presented at Conference on Flammable Dust Explosion in Nov, 1988 p. 152 164 1989

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safety alert 25

Papers Presented at the Symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989 Ignition Properties of Mechanical Sparks and Hot Surfaces in Dust/Air Mixtures : Papers Presented at Conference on Flammable Dust Explosion in Nov, 1988 p. 152 164 1989

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Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1988 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985 Coal Industry Safety Conference in Conjunction with Hazcoal Management 1996 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989

25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutions 1993 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1987 Development of Methods for the Early Detection of Spontaneous Combustion Using Specific Indicator Gases 1991 Spontaneous Combustion Seminar 6-8 November 1995

25th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutions 1993 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1987 Development of Methods for the Early Detection of Spontaneous Combustion Using Specific Indicator Gases 1991 Spontaneous Combustion Seminar 6-8 November 1995

An Approach to Safe Design of Mine Workings Against the Risk of Spontaneous Combustion 1985 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985 Draft Technical Guidelines for Environmental Management for Mining in Queensland 1993

Papers Presented at the Symposium on Safety in Coal Mining 1987 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1989 Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985

Suggested References : Papers presented at the Symposium of Safety in Coal Mining 1987 A Study of the Propensity of Queensland Coals to Spontaneous Combustion 1979 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes 1985

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Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Breathing Apparatus Failure Explosion Impaired Visibility Physical Injury
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Psychological Trauma

Sub Activity Breathing Apparatus Failure

Hazard Cessation Or Reduction Of Normal Air/Oxygen Supply

Mechanism Breathing Apparatus Failure

Control Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Competence Equipment storage

References

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AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Exceed Breathing Apparatus Breathing Apparatus Failure Supply Duration

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Exceed Breathing Apparatus Breathing Apparatus Failure Supply Duration Through Inadequate Planning

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Excessive Air/Oxygen Usage Breathing Apparatus Failure

Instrument tests Irrespirable atmosphere competence Maintenance Rotational use of Breathing Apparatus Systematic use of all Breathing Apparatus Team preparation checks Team response Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Communication Competence Irrespirable atmosphere competence Operational planning Team preparation checks Team response Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Communication Irrespirable atmosphere competence Operational planning Standbye team Team preparation checks Team response Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Competence Equipment storage

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Excessive Carbon Dioxide In Breathing Apparatus Failure Breathing Circuit

Instrument tests Irrespirable atmosphere competence Maintenance Personal suitability for use of specific equipment Rotational use of Breathing Apparatus Systematic use of all Breathing Apparatus Team preparation checks Team response Apparatus service procedure Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Competence Irrespirable atmosphere competence Irrespirable atmosphere competence Maintenance

Breathing Circuit

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Ingress Of Ambient Atmosphere Into Apparatus Breathing Circuit

Breathing Apparatus Failure Defective Seal At Face/Mouth Piece, Nose Clip - Defective Mechanical Connection Defective Component Damage During Use

Rotational use of Breathing Apparatus Stock control of absorbent Systematic use of all Breathing Apparatus Team response Apparatus servicing procedure Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve supply Competence Equipment storage

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Sudden Failure Of High Pressure Component

Breathing Apparatus Failure

Explosion

Contaminated Atmosphere Fall In Barometric/ Ventilation Reaching The Free Air Base Pressure

Instrument tests Irrespirable atmosphere competence Maintenance Personal suitability for use of specific equipment Positive pressure type Breathing Apparatus Rotational use of Breathing Apparatus Team preparation checks Team response Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus /reserve supply Competence Instrument tests Irrespirable atmosphere competence Maintenance Team response Availability of adequate transport Availability of Breathing Apparatus for all personnel Location of Free Air Base Monitoring Withdrawal of personnel Availability of adequate transport

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Availability of Breathing Apparatus for all personnel Communication Location of Free Air Base Monitoring Withdrawal of personnel Explosive Mixture Of Gases Communication Competence in gas monitoring and interpretation Continuous gas monitoring Inertisation Provision of hand-held gas test instruments Ventilation management Withdrawal of personnel Ignition Source Assess/eliminate external sources where possible Communication Restricted use of aluminium Restricted use of materials Use of Ex. ia equipment Incorrect Reading Displayed By Atmosphere sample for cross Gas Test Instrument reference Calibration/maintenance Pre-use checks Use of two instruments Production Of Water Gas Selection of fire fighting methods Ventilation control Ventilation management - directly - directly

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Recirculation Of Flammable Gases Over Ignition Source

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Recirculation Of Flammable Gases Over Ignition Source - flooding - flooding - inertisation - inertisation - remote sealing - remote sealing Communication Extinguish fire Gas testing/monitoring/analysis/ interpretation Interpretation of Situation Operational planning Remove ignition sources Ventilation monitoring/management Uncontrolled Atmosphere Communication Produced By: - Fall In Gas monitoring Barometric/ Ventilation Operational planning Pressure - Massive Roof Fall - Reference to barometric records Physical Property Of Gas Risk assessment Ventilation control Withdrawal of personnel Face Piece/Eye Goggles Equipment selection Use of anti-mist agents Vision screening Smoke/Fine Dust In Adequate route indicators Suspension/High Expansion Eye protection Foam Use of team link-line/life line Ventilation Impaired Visibility Forward probing Infra-red imager High Effective Temperature Assess underground environment Distribution of workload Equipment selection Operational planning Personal heat tolerance awareness Personnel observation (monitoring) Pre-hydration Suitable clothing Trainer assessment Ventilation Incorrect Treatment Of Injuries First aid competence First aid supplies Wearing Breathing Apparatus Apparatus cleaning/disinfection
Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 Medical assessment Procedure Competence Personnel observation Post-incident de-briefing Preconditioning Psychological assessment Team preparation checks Team response Fitness for duty test (alcohol) Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 Medical/health assessment Team preparation checks Competence Distribution of workload Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 Medical/fitness assessment Personnel observation Intake approach Selection of fire-fighting methods

Explosion

Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel

Impaired Visibility

Impaired Visibility

Impaired Visibility

Impaired Visibility

Physical Injury Physical Injury

Burns Heat Stress

Physical Injury Physical Injury

Infection Illness Infectious Disease Transmission

Physical Injury

Irrational Behaviour

Stressors

Physical Injury

Physical Debilitation

Alcohol/Drugs

Physical Injury

Physical Debilitation

Physical Stress Compounded By Wearing Breathing Apparatus Uncontrolled Fire-Fighting By Products

Physical Injury

Scalds

Psychological Trauma

Irrational Behaviour

Stressors

Suitable clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Ventilation Competence Personnel observation

Psychological Trauma

Irrational Behaviour

Stressors Post-incident de-briefing Psychological assessment Team preparation checks Team response Fitness for duty test (alcohol) Medical/health assessment Team preparation checks Competence Distribution of workload Medical/fitness assessment Personnel observation Training emphasis

Psychological Trauma

Physical Debilitation

Alcohol/Drugs

Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999

Psychological Trauma

Physical Debilitation

Physical Stress Compounded By Wearing Breathing Apparatus

Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999

MECHANICAL HAZARDS
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Bolters Compressors & Pressure Vessels Drills Continuous Haulage / Face

Fans Installation / Maint Activities Services / Pipes Underground Installation/Maint Sub Activity Bolters

Free Steered Vehicles Railed Vehicles including Monorail Towing of Loads

Longwall

Shuttle Cars

Winding/Haulage

Hazard Fire Associated With Bolting Activities

Mechanism Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited By High Surface Temperatures Of Bolting Unit

Bolters

Hearing Damage

Personnel Exposed To High Noise Levels And Doses From Bolting Operations

Bolters

Personnel Burns

Personnel Contact With Hot Hydraulic Oil From Burst Hoses On Bolter Units Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces On Bolter Or Drills

Bolters

Personnel Burns

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure Bursting Under Pressure

Inadequate Design Inadequate Maintenance

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure

Inadequate Maintenance

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure

Metal Fatigue

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure

Over Pressurisation

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure

Physical Damage

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Caught By Moving Parts Contaminated Air

Exposed Moving Parts Breathing Of Contaminated Air, Oil Or Vapour

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Excessive Noise

Personal Exposure

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Compressors & Pressure Vessels Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Explosion Fire

Contaminated Air Supply (Methane) Belt Slip

Fire

Compressed Air Recirculation Through Faulty Valves

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire Fire

Contaminated Supply (Dust) Failure Of Cooling System

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire

Mechanical Failure Of Bearings

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire

Mechanical Failure Of Bearings

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire

Overheating Of Surfaces

Continuous Haulage/Face

Contact Moving Components

Falling Onto Moving Parts

Continuous Haulage/Face

Contact Moving Components

Unexpected Operation Of Machine

Continuous Haulage/Face Continuous Haulage/Face

Crushed Against Face/Rib Crushed Against Face/Rib

Failure M/C Component Machine Side Slip

Continuous Haulage/Face

Crushed Against Face/Rib

Malfunction Of Remote Control

Continuous Haulage/Face

Crushed Against Face/Rib

Operator/Bystander Error

Continuous Haulage/Face

Crushed Against Face/Rib

Runaway On Slope

Continuous Haulage/Face

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Burnt By Hot Fluid

Continuous Haulage/Face

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Hit By Component Propelled By Strain Energy (Belt, Chain)

Continuous Haulage/Face

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Continuous Haulage/Face

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Continuous Haulage/Face

Excessive Dust

Exposure

Continuous Haulage/Face

Excessive Noise

Exposure

Continuous Haulage/Face

Falling Material

Falling From M/C

Continuous Haulage/Face Continuous Haulage/Face Continuous Haulage/Face

Falling Material Falling Material Fire

Rib Failure Roof Fall Frictional Rubbing

Continuous Haulage/Face

Fire

High Surface Temperature

Continuous Haulage/Face

Struck By/ Caught Between

Mechanical Failure (Machine Falling)

Continuous Haulage/Face

Struck By/ Caught Between

Suspension Failure

Continuous Haulage/Face

Struck By/ Caught Between

Unplanned Movement Of Machine

Continuous Asphyxiation Poisoning Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Exhaust Accumulates To Dangerous Levels

Continuous Asphyxiation Poisoning Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Exhaust Accumulates To Dangerous Levels

Continuous Contact With Moving Parts Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Falling Onto Moving Parts

Continuous Contact With Moving Parts Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Unexpected Operation Of M/C

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Crushed Against Rib/Roof/Face Crushed Against Rib/Roof/Face Crushed Against Rib/Roof/Face

Bystander Error

Failure Of Component Failure Of Machine Component

Continuous Crushed Against Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro Rib/Roof/Face adheaders Continuous Crushed Against Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro Rib/Roof/Face adheaders Continuous Crushed Against Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro Rib/Roof/Face adheaders Continuous Crushed Against Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro Rib/Roof/Face adheaders Continuous Discharge Stored Energy Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Machine Slip

Malfunction Of Remote Control

Operator Error

Runaway On Slope

Burnt By Hot Fluid

Continuous Discharge Stored Energy Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Discharge Stored Energy Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Flying Tyre Lock Ring

Hit By Component Propelled By Strain Energy (Chain Etc)

Continuous Discharge Stored Energy Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Hit By Component Propelled By Strain Energy (Chain Etc)

Continuous Discharge Stored Energy Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Continuous Excessive Dust Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Exposure

Continuous Excessive Noise Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Exposure

Continuous Excessive Vibration Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Exposure

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Fuel Line Ruptures Spraying Fuel On To Hot Engine Surface Igniting And So Igniting Gas

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Engine Backfires Igniting Gas

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Engine Exhaust Ignites Gas Present

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Engine Exhaust Ignites Gas Present

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Loader Engine Overheats Igniting Gas

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Eye Injuries

Continuous Miner hydraulic oil blowout Cutter Hydraulic Oil Blowout Loader Hydraulic Oil Blowout Falling From Machine

Eye Injuries Eye Injuries Falling Material

Continuous Falling Material Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Falling Material Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Falling Material Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Fire at face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Falling From Vehicle

Rib Failure

Roof Fall

Accumulation of coal dust and / or oil ignited by high Continuous Miner temperature surfaces on

Continuous Fire At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/Or Oil Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces on loader

Continuous Fire At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/Or Oil Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces On Cutter

Continuous Fire At Face Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/Or Oil Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces On Cutter

Continuous Fire/Ignition Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Frictional Rubbing

Continuous Fire/Ignition Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

High Surface Temperature

Continuous Over Exertion Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Personnel Burns Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Exposure

Personal Contact With Hot Hydraulic Oil From Burst Hoses Or Elements Of System

Continuous Personnel Burns Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Personnel Burns Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Personnel Burns Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Personnel contact with hot surfaces on Continuous Miner

Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces On Cutter

Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces On Loader

Contact With Roof Supports

Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Drill Rigs Move Covers Falling

Falling Onto Moving Part

Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Head Drops Hit By Loose Objects

Mechanical Failure (Machine Falling)

Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders Continuous Struck By/Caught Between Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Ro adheaders

Suspension Failure

Tail Movement

Unexpected Operation Of M/C

Unplanned Movement of M/C

Unplanned Movements M/C Parts (Unpowered)

Conveyors

Collapse Elevated Conveyor

Structural Failure Deterioration - Overloading Substandard Installation

Conveyors

Collapse Elevated Conveyor

Suspension Failure (Anchor Point Failure)

Conveyors

Collapse Elevated Conveyor

Suspension Failure (Anchor Point Failure)

Conveyors

Collapse Elevated Conveyor

Suspension Failure (Component Failure)

Conveyors

Contact Moving Parts

Caught In - Idlers - Pulleys Take Ups

Conveyors

Contact Moving Parts

Falling Onto Moving Parts

Conveyors

Contact Moving Parts

Man Riding

Conveyors

Contact Moving Parts

Unexpected Operation Of Equipment

Conveyors

Discharge Stored Energy

Hit By Component Propelled By Stored Energy

Conveyors

Discharge Stored Energy

Hit By Component Propelled By Stored Energy

Conveyors

Explosion

Conveyor Fire In Return Airway

Conveyors Conveyors

Falling/Flying Material Falling/Flying Material

Overloading Substandard Operations/ Conditions - Belt Wander Belt Torn - Conveyor Too Steep

Conveyors

Fire

Collapsed Bearings

Conveyors

Fire

Frictional Heating Of Structure By Conveyor Belt

Conveyors

Fire

Frictional Ignition By Belt Rubbing On Coal Spillage

Conveyors

Fire

Overheating In Fluid Coupling

Conveyors

Fire On Unit

Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited By Hot Surfaces On Unit

Conveyors

Inhalation Of Noxious Gas

Inhalation Of Fumes From Fire

Conveyors

Inhalation Of Noxious Gas

Inhalation Of Fumes From Fire

Conveyors

Inhalation Of Excessive Dust

Dust Generated At Transfer

Conveyors Conveyors

Runaway Belt Runaway Belt

Adverse Grades Equipment Failure - Anti Run Back - Brakes - Belting Joints Failure Temporary Joint

Conveyors

Runaway Belt

Conveyors

Runaway Belt

Unplanned Movement During Installation Of Temporary Joint

Drills

Hearing Damage

Personnel Exposed To High Noise Levels And Doses From Drilling Equipment, Scrapers, Loaders And Face Conveyors

Drills

Personnel Burns

Drills

Personnel Contact With Hot Hydraulic Oil From Burst Jumbo Or Drill Hoses Or Other Elements Of Hydraulic System Uncontrolled movement of drill Failure of equipment Rods

Drills

Personnel Burns

Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces On Drills Or Drill Jumbo

Fans

Contact With Moving Parts

Exposed Moving Parts

Fans

Explosion

Incendive Spark

Fans

Explosion

Spark Caused By Damaged Housing

Fans

Explosion

Spark Caused By Damaged Housing

Fans

Explosion

Sparking Caused By Foreign Object

Fans

Fire

Bearing Failure

Fans

Fire

Frictional Heating Of Rotating Part

Fans

Noise

Personal Exposure

Free Steered Vehicles

Explosion of coal dust on wheeling road

Explosion of Internal Combustion Engine ignites dust

Free Steered Vehicles

Falling Object

Machine Contact With Supports Or Roadway Frictional Heating Of Brakes

Free Steered Vehicles

Fire

Free Steered Vehicles

Fire

Mechanical Failure Of Bearings

Free Steered Vehicles

Fire on unit

Burst hydraulic hose sprays on to high temp surface OR Diesel fuel sprayed on hot surface

to high temp surface OR Diesel fuel sprayed on hot surface

Free Steered Vehicles

Fire on unit

High surface temperature ignite accumulation of coal dust / oil

Free Steered Vehicles

Hearing Damage

Personnel exposed to high noise levels and doses from unit operation

Free Steered Vehicles

Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or shunts

High surface temperatures in accumulation of gas

Free Steered Vehicles

Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or shunts

Operation of Internal Combustion Engine

Free Steered Vehicles

Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or shunts

Overheated brakes in presence of gas

Free Steered Vehicles

Noise

Personnel Exposure

Free Steered Vehicles

Personnel Burns

Personnel contact with hot hydraulic oils

Free Steered Vehicles

Personnel Burns

Personnel contact with hot surfaces on unit

Free Steered Vehicles

Personnel Contact With Moving Vehicle

Uncontrolled Movement

Free Steered Vehicles

Personnel Contact With Moving Vehicle

Uncontrolled Movement

Free Steered Vehicles

Transfer Of Machine Energy

Vibration

Free Steered Vehicles

Vehicle Contact With Stationary Object

Uncontrolled Movement

IC Engine Systems

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated By Fumes From Internal Combustion Engine Equipment

IC Engine Systems

Contamination Of Atmosphere Leak From Pipes By Lpg Or Cng Fuel

IC Engine Systems

Contamination Of Atmosphere Ruptured Tank By Lpg Or Cng Fuel

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Flammable Gas In Atmosphere

Incendive Spark From Electrical Cables In Hazardous Area

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Flammable Gas In Atmosphere

Incendive Spark From Electrical Cables In Hazardous Area

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Flammable Gas In Atmosphere

Static Electricity In Hazardous Area

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Flammable Gas In Atmosphere

Vehicle Running In Explosive Risk Zone

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Internal Combustion Engine On Face Exhaust Or Backfire Through Intake Ignites Gas Accumulation

IC Engine Systems

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Overheating Of Internal On Face Combustion Engines In Presence Of Dust/Gas

IC Engine Systems

Eye Injuries

Excessive Fumes And Irritants From Internal Combustion Engines On Equipment Used To Install/Remove Longwall Elements

IC Engine Systems IC Engine Systems

Fire Fire

Compressor Outlet Hose Overheating Frictional Rubbing Of V Belt

IC Engine Systems

Fire

Fuel On Hot Surfaces

IC Engine Systems IC Engine Systems

Fire Fire

Hot Exhaust Impacting Flammable Material Overheated Engine Surface

IC Engine Systems IC Engine Systems

Fire

Uncontrolled Sparks From Exhaust Fire And Explosion In Lpg And Leak Onto Electrical Equipment Cng Engine

IC Engine Systems

Fire And Explosion In Lpg And Leak Onto Hot Surface Cng Engine

IC Engine Systems

Inhalation Of Noxious Gas

Pollution From Exhaust

IC Engine Systems

Tissue Damage From Cold Parts In Lpg Or Cng Engines Uncontrolled Heat Source

Inadvertent Contact

IC Engine Systems

Contact With Hot Exhaust Gas

IC Engine Systems

Uncontrolled Movement

Brake Failure

Uncontrolled Movement

Rope Failure

Installation/Maint Activities Fire

Flammable Substances Spraying Onto Hot Surface

Installation/Maint Activities Fire

Hot Work (Oxy/Acetylene) Grinding/Welding (Cont.)

Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Failure Of Lifting Equipment

Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Failure Of Lifting Sling

Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Incorrect Slinging Of Load

Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Overloading

Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Overloading

Lifting Equipment Longwall

Uncontrolled Falling Objects Contact Moving Components

Transfer Of Kinetic Energy Falling Onto Moving Parts

Longwall

Contact Moving Components

Unexpected Operation And Machine (Supports Shearer, Afc, Sizer)

Longwall

Crushed Against Rib/Face

Component Failure

Longwall

Crushed Against Rib/Face

Misuse/Malfunction Remote Control

Longwall

Crushed Against Rib/Face

Operator/Bystander Error

Longwall

Crushed Against Rib/Face

Runaway Shearer On Slope

Longwall

Discharge Stored Energy

Burnt By Hot Fluid

Longwall

Discharge Stored Energy

Hit By Component Propelled By Strain Energy (Chain, Hoses)

Longwall

Discharge Stored Energy

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Longwall

Discharge Stored Energy

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Longwall

Excessive Dust

Exposure

Longwall

Excessive Noise

Exposure

Longwall

Eye Injuries

Longwall

Eye Injuries

Excessive Fumes And Irritants From Internal Combustion Engines On Equipment Used To Install/Remove Longwall Elements Hydraulic Fluid Blowouts

Longwall Longwall

Eye Injuries Fire

Hydraulic Fluid Blowouts As Face Is Being Installed Or Removed And Elements Are Frictional Rubbing

Longwall

Fire

High Surface Temperature

Longwall

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/Or Oil Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces On Equipment Used To Install/Remove Longwall

Longwall

Fire On Longwall Equipment

Overheating Of Hydraulic Pumps Due To Cavitation Or Low Fluid Levels Causing Pumps To Run Dry

Longwall

Fire On Longwall Equipment

Overheating Of Hydraulic Pumps Due To Cavitation Or Low Fluid Levels Causing Pumps To Run Dry Personnel Exposed To High Noise Levels And Doses From Equipment Used To Install/Remove Longwall Elements

Longwall

Hearing Damage

Longwall

Hearing Damage

Personnel Exposed To High Noise Levels And Doses From Longwall Equipment Operation

Longwall

Material Falling Or Projected

Cutting Under Unusual Or High Conditions

Longwall

Material Falling Or Projected

Material Falling From Or Between Chocks Material From Sizer

Longwall

Material Falling Or Projected

Longwall

Struck By/ Caught Between

Unplanned Movement Of Machine (Shearer, Supports)

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Contact With Roadway

Derailment

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Fire

Frictional Heating Of Brakes

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Fire

Mechanical Failure Of Bearings

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Fire

Mechanical Failure Of Bearings

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Noise

Personnel Exposure

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Operator Contact With Machine

Uncontrolled Movement Of Person

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Personnel Contact With Moving Machine

Uncontrolled Movement

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Personnel Contact With Outside Environment Personnel Contact With Outside Environment

Swinging Loads Uncontrolled Movement Of Person

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Railed Vehicles inc Monorail

Transfer Of Machine Energy

Vibration

Vehicle Contact With Other Vehicle

Uncontrolled Movement

Services/General

Contact With Moving Parts

Unprotected Rotating Elements

Services/General

Muscular Damage

Manual Handling

Services/General

Uncontrolled Release Of Pressure Energy

Burst Hydraulic Hoses

Services/General Services/General

Uncontrolled Release Of Pressure Energy Uncontrolled Release Of Pressure Energy

Burst Hydraulic Hoses Incorrect Use Of Hydraulic Equipment

Services/Hoses

Static Electricity From Hose

Compressed Air Transmission

Services/Hoses

Static Electricity From Hose

Stone Dust Spraying

Services/Hoses

Uncontrolled Release Of Energy Uncontrolled Release Of Energy Falling Pipes

Burst Air/Hose

Services/Hoses Services/Pipes

Unrestrained Hose Failed Suspension System

Services/Pipes

Release Of Stored Energy From Pipes

Burst Pipe/Joints

Shuttle Cars

Contact With Moving Parts

Falling Onto Moving Parts

Shuttle Cars

Contact With Moving Parts

Unexpected Operation Of M/C

Shuttle Cars

Crushed Against Rib/Face/Roof

Bystander Error

Shuttle Cars Shuttle Cars

Crushed Against Rib/Face/Roof Crushed Against Rib/Face/Roof

Failure Of Component Operator Error

Shuttle Cars

Crushed Against Rib/Face/Roof

Runaway On Slope

Shuttle Cars

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Burnt By Hot Fluid

Shuttle Cars

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Flying Tyre Lock Ring

Shuttle Cars

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Hit By Components Propelled By Strain Energy

Shuttle Cars

Discharge Of Stored Energy

Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Shuttle Cars

Excessive Dust

Exposure

Shuttle Cars

Excessive Noise

Exposure

Shuttle Cars

Excessive Vibration

Exposure

Shuttle Cars

Falling Material

From Vehicle

Shuttle Cars

Falling Material

Roof Fall Rib Failure

Shuttle Cars

Fire

Frictional Rubbing

Shuttle Cars

Fire

High Surface Temperature

Shuttle Cars

Struck By/ Caught Between

Contact With Roof Supports

Shuttle Cars

Struck By/ Caught Between

Hit By Loose Objects

Shuttle Cars

Struck By/ Caught Between

Unplanned Movement M/C Parts (Unpowered)

Towing of Loads

Caught Between

Caught In Articulation Point

Towing of Loads Towing of Loads

Caught Between Caught Between

Incorrect Operation Lack Of Awareness

Towing of Loads

Caught Between

Structural/Coupling Failure

Towing of Loads Towing of Loads Towing of Loads

Rollover Rollover Rollover

Incorrect Procedure Overloading Structured Failure

Towing of Loads

Rollover

Structured Failure

Towing of loads

Runaway

Brake Failure

Towing of loads Towing of loads Towing of loads Towing of Loads

Runaway Runaway Runaway Runover

Excessive Gradients Incorrect Procedures Structure Failure Inappropriate Grade

Towing of Loads Towing of Loads

Runover Runover

Incorrect Operation Lack Of Awareness

Towing of Loads

Runover

Structure/Component Failure

U/G Coal Storage

Explosion

Spark In Explosive Levels Of Methane In Vicinity Of Storage Areas Spontaneous Combustion

Underground Coal Storage Fire

U/G Coal Storage

Respiratory Damage

Inhalation Of Dust

U/G Coal Storage

Uncontrolled Event Leading To Physical Injury

Falling From Heights

U/G Coal Storage

Uncontrolled Event Leading To Physical Injury

Struck By Falling Objects

U/G Coal Storage

Uncontrolled Event Leading To Physical Injury

Struck By Falling Objects

U/G Coal Storage

Uncontrolled Event Leading To Physical Injury

Structural Failure

U/G Coal Storage

Uncontrolled Event Leading To Physical Injury

Uncontrolled Flow Of Material

Underground Fuel Storage Exposure To Fumes And Heat Uncontrolled Fire

Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Grass Fire

Underground Fuel Storage Fire Underground Fuel Storage Fire Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Lightning Strike Naked Flame Re-Fuelling Diesel Vehicle

Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Static Electricity

Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Static Electricity

Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Vehicle Impact

Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable Fuel

Damaged Pipe Tank Or Valve

Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable Fuel

Overfilling Of Underground Tank

Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable Fuel

Spillage

Underground Installation/Maint Underground Installation/Maint

Asphyxiation

Confined Work Environment

Contact With Moving Parts

Exposed Moving Objects/Parts

Underground Installation/Maint

Electrocution

Confined Work Environment

Underground Installation/Maint

Excessive Light/ Radiation

Electric Arc From Welding

Underground installation/Maint

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Cutting, Welding Or Grind On Face Operations Ignite Gas

Underground installation/Maint

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Flammable Material Ignited By Cutting, Welding, Grinding Operations

Underground installation/Maint

Fire At Face

Accumulations Of Flammable Material Ignited By Cutting, Welding, Grinding Operations

Underground Installation/Maint

Flying Objects Striking Eye

Installation Maintenance Activity

Underground Installation/Maint

Inhalation Of Toxic Substance Uncontrolled Hazardous Substances

Underground Installation/Maint

Irrespirable Atmosphere

Confined Work Environment

Underground Installation/Maint

Noise

Personal Exposure

Underground Installation/Maint

Struck By Uncontrolled Falling Incorrect Lifting Procedures Objects

Underground Installation/Maint

Struck By Uncontrolled Falling Lifting Equipment Failure Objects

Underground Installation/Maint

Struck By Uncontrolled Falling Lifting Equipment Failure Objects

Underground Installation/Maint

Tissue Damage

Contact With Solvents And Other Objects

Underground Installation/Maint

Tripping And Falling

Unsatisfactory Floor Surfaces

Underground Installation/Maint

Uncontrolled Movement Of Loads

Manual Handling

Winding/Haulage

Accumulation Of Flammable Liquid Accumulation Of Methane From Drainage System

Fuel Pipeline Rupture

Winding / Haulage

Failure Of Pipeline

Winding/Haulage

Collision Between Conveyance And Shaft Equipment Collision Between Conveyance And Shaft Equipment

Incorrect Action Of Decking Equipment

Winding/Haulage

Overwind

Winding/Haulage

Collision Between Conveyances

Guide Failure

Winding/Haulage

Collision Between Conveyances

Uncontrolled Lateral Movement

Winding/Haulage

Collision Between Conveyances

Uncontrolled Lateral Movement

Winding/Haulage

Conveyance Hang Up

Operational Malfunction

Winding/Haulage

Fire

Frictional Ignition

Winding/Haulage

Fire

Hot Work Procedures

Winding/Haulage Winding/Haulage Winding/Haulage

Flooding Flooding Flooding

Inundation At Surface Inundation From Shaft Pipe Failure

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Component Failure (Pipes, Chains, Cables)

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Inappropriate Maintenance Procedure

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Incorrect Loading Procedures Of Unusual Loads

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Incorrect Loading Procedures Of Unusual Loads

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Skip Malfunction

Winding/Haulage

Objects Falling Down Shaft

Structure Failure (Shaft Wall Lining Collar) Component Failure

Winding/Haulage

Persons Falling Down Shaft

Winding/Haulage

Persons Falling Down Shaft

Unusual Work

Winding/Haulage

Persons Held In Shaft

Component Failure Or Power Trip Hang Up On Mined Materials Strata (Bunkers) Component Failure

Winding/Haulage

Transfer To U/G Storage

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Excessive Deceleration/ Acceleration

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Incorrect Operation

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Incorrect Operation

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Overspeed

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Overwinding

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement

Rope Tangle Balance Rope

Winding/Haulage

Uncontrolled Movement Of Conveyance

Failure Of Rope Or Suspension Device

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ELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Continuous Miners / Cutters / Loaders / Roadheaders IC Engine Systems Conveyors

Lifting Equipment

Services / General

Services/Hoses

U/G Coal Storage

Underground Fuel Storage

Control Limitation of unit surface Provision of fire fighting equipment temperatures Unit housekeeping Unit maintenance Use of fire fighting equipment Allowable noise levels/doses Bolter design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Hose selection/maintenance Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits Unit maintenance Protective equipment if required Unit surface temperature limitations Wet drilling Design control Competence Inspection

References

AS 1210 Pressure vessels

AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection

AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection Maintain schedule Design Inspection NDT testing Inspection Maintenance Pressure gauges Relief valves Safety valves Barriers Correct location Installation Risk assessment Sitting of pipeline Guarding Location Correct oil selection Dilution by ventilation Maintenance Oil traps Design limitation Limit exposure time Maintenance Provide Barriers Fixed location in NERZ Design of drive Fire resistant belts Maintenance Maintenance schedule Temperature gauges Temperature limiting device 150 degrees Fixed location in NERZ Inlet filters Cleanliness of surfaces Flow gauges Maintenance Temperature gauges Temperature limiting device 150 degrees Design Lubrications Maintenance Temperature limiting device 150 degrees AS 1210 Pressure vessels AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection

Temperature monitoring of bearings Vibration monitoring of bearings Adequate cooling system Housekeeping Location of compressor Maintenance Temperature limiting devices 150 degrees Design (minimise exposure) Isolation Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (prestart warning) Isolation Work procedure Design Machine maintenance Design (adequacy) Operate competence Work procedure Correct equipment selection Design Machine maintenance Work procedure Design (Ergonomics) Lighting Operator competence Work procedure Design (fail safe brakes) Machine maintenance Operator competence Work procedure Competence Design (minimise exposure) Isolation Maintain Work procedure Competence Design (minimise exposure) Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise exposure) Isolation Maintenance

Work procedure Design (minimise dust) Limit exposure levels Maintenance Provide barriers Ventilation Design (minimise noise levels) Limit exposure levels M/c maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Barriers Competence Design (minimise exposure) Work procedure Competence Work procedure Competence Work procedure Antistatic/fire resistant belting Competence Design (minimise possibility) Inspect Maintenance Minimise combustible Inspect Limit surface temp 150 degrees Minimise combustible Competence Design Inspection Testing Work procedure (also see roof bolting section) Design Inspection Testing Work procedure Competence Design (fail safe brakes) Isolation Work procedures Adequate ventilation Fume auditing Loader engine design Loader engine maintenance

Operating procedure Barrier/guards Competence Design minimise risk Isolation Maintenance Work procedures Competence Design (prestart warning) Isolation Work procedure (maintenance) Competence Lighting Work procedure Design Machine maintenance Design (adequacy for purpose) Machine maintenance Work procedures Design (adequacy for purpose) Operator competence Work procedure Correct equipment selection Design (fail safe) Equipment maintenance Work procedure Lighting Machine design (ergonomic) Operator competence Work procedure Fail safe brakes (m/c design) Machine maintenance Operator competence Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Maintain Work procedures Maintain Work procedures Work procedures Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolate

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Maintain Remove energy Work procedures Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Maintain Work procedures Competence Design (Minimise Risk) Limit exposure Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal protective equipment) Competence Limit exposure (time) Limit noise levels (m/c design) Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal protective equipment) Competence Design (minimise risk) Limit personal exposure Maintenance Provide barriers Provide barriers (seats) Work procedures Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Design of engine Gas monitoring/inspections Limitation of surface temperature Maintenance of engine Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Engine design Engine intake flametraps Engine maintenance Gas monitoring/inspections Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Design of engine exhaust Engine maintenance Exhaust flametraps Gas monitoring/inspections

Limitation of exhaust temperature Engine cooling system design Engine system maintenance Low level coolant cut out Overheating cutouts Temperature limits Continuous Miner maintenance Eye protection where required Cutter maintenance Eye protection where required Eye protection where required Loader maintenance Competence Minimise exposure (m/c design) Work procedure Competence Machine design Maintenance (roadway) Work procedure Competence Provide barrier (m/c design) Work procedure Competence Maintenance Provide barrier (m/c design) Work procedure (mining) Continuous Miner housekeeping Continuous Miner maintenance Limitation of Continuous Miner surface temperatures Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Limitation of mobile loader surface temperatures Loader housekeeping Loader maintenance Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Cutter housekeeping Cutter maintenance

Limitation of mobile cutters surface temperatures Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Competence Design (minimise risk) Fire fighting equipment Inspect Maintenance Minimise combustibles Fire fighting equip ( Inspect Limit surface temp (design) 150 Degrees Minimise combustibles Competency Design (ease of maintenance) Maintain environment Work procedure Cutter maintenance Hose selection Hose selection Loader maintenance Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits Continuous Miner maintenance Hose selection Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits Continuous Miner surface temperature limitation Protective equipment if required Cutter surface temperature limitation Protective equipment if required Loader surface temperature limitation Protective equipment if required Competence Design (barriers) Work procedure

Competence Design (minimise risk) Work procedure Competence Illumination Isolation (maintenance) Maintain (guards) Minimise exposure (design) Work procedures Competence Work procedure Barrier (m/c design) Competence Housekeeping Work procedure Competence Design Inspection Testing Work procedure (see roof bolting) Inspection Isolation Testing Work procedures Competence Design (minimise risk) Work procedure Competence Design (prestart warning) Isolation Work procedures Competence Design (ease of maintenance) Design (fail safe) Work procedure Competence Design (minimise possibility) Isolation Work procedure (maintenance) Competence Design (adequacy for duty) Inspection Installation procedures Maintenance Competence

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Design (adequacy application) Inspection Installation procedure Testing of anchorage Competence Design (adequacy application) Inspection Maintenance Competence Design (provide guards) Emergency stops Isolation Lighting Maintenance Prestart warning Work procedures Competence Design (provide crossings) Design (provide guards) Isolation procedure Lighting Maintenance Work procedures Clearance Competence in use Design (provide crossings) Design (provide guards) Getting off points Getting on points Inspection Isolation procedure Lighting Limitations of man riding Maintenance Overtravel trips Procedure for use Speed control System design Competence Isolation procedure Prestart warning Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolate stored energy Maintenance

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Work procedure Automatic shutdown CH4 Monitoring CO monitoring Ventilation control Competence System design Competence Design (adequacy for purpose) Design (provide carriers in elevated conveyors) Inspection Installation procedure Maintenance Design of idlers Fire resistant belting Fire suppression system (see fire fighting) Housekeeping Inspection Maintenance Belt alignment switches Crowned drive drums Design of structure Fire resistant belting Fire suppression system Risk assessment Tracking rollers Design of belt capacity Design of transfer Fire resistant belting Housekeeping Inspection Competence Design Fire resistant fluid Installation Maintenance Limitation on surface temperatures Provision of fire fighting equipment Unit housekeeping Unit maintenance/inspection Use of fire fighting equipment Fire prevention system Installation in return air

Ventilation Plan Design of loading and transfer point Ventilation flow Water suppression Anti run back Braking system Competence Design (adequacy for duty) Inspection Maintenance Competence Design (adequacy for duty) Installation procedure Competence Design (adequacy equipment for duty) Procedure Allowable noise level/doses Equipment design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Hose design/selection Jumbo/hose maintenance Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits significant incident 57 Operator competence Machine maintenance Operating procedures Jumbo surface temperature limitation Operating procedure Protective equipment if required Guarding Maintenance Risk assessment Anti-spark rings Certified equipment in ERZ Limit air quality Maintenance Vibration monitoring Mechanical design Operational procedure

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Protective skids/on auxiliary fan Air quality limit Housekeeping Installation of auxiliary fan Mesh screen on intake Start up procedures Certified equipment in ERZ Maintenance Temperature limits Thermal cut outs Thermal monitoring Vibration monitoring Certified equipment in ERZ Fire resistant materials Maintenance Thermal monitoring Design limitation Limit exposure time Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal protective equipment) Adequate ventilation Dust auditing for combustibles Engine maintenance Engine maintenance Explosion protected IC engine Inertisation of dust present Operating procedure Protective structure Risk assessment Roadway design Design temperature limitation 150 degrees Enclosed brake systems Fire fighting equipment Maintenance Design Fire fighting equipment Lubrication Maintenance Limitation of surface temperature Machine design Machine housekeeping Machine maintenance Provision of fire fighting equipment

Use of fire fighting equipment Machine housekeeping Machine maintenance Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Surface temperature limitation Use of fire fighting equipment Allowable noise levels / doses Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Unit design to minimise noise production Adequate ventilation Gas monitoring / inspection Maintenance Operating procedure Overtemp cut offs Surface temperature limitation Adequate ventilation Design of Internal Combustion Engine Engine maintenance Engine shutdown control Explosion proofing of IC engine Gas monitoring / inspection Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Brake design Brake maintenance Operating procedure Design (limitation) Limit exposure Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal protective equipment) Hose selection Temperature limitation in hydraulic circuits Unit maintenance Protective equipment if required Unit surface temperature limitations (See Mining Operations)

Brake systems Dynamic brake test Lighting system Maintenance Operating procedure (Traffic) Operator competence Restricted access Risk assessment (refer also to Safety Management Section) Steering systems Assessment Ergonomic seating Machine design Brake systems Dynamic brake test Lighting system Maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Restricted access Risk assessment Steering systems Vehicle Design Adequate ventilation Allowable fume levels Fume auditing Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance Certified competence Design Maintenance Restrict operation to NERZ Ventilation Design Mechanical protection Restrict access to ERZ Ventilation procedure Maintenance Mechanical protection for cable Limit use of light alloys Maintenance

AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Wheeled machines - Brakes

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AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Wheeled machines - Brakes

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Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines AS 2746 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

Protection of light alloy Anti static compressor hose Anti static fans Anti static V belts Explosive protected certified engine system Certified electrical equipment Explosive protected certified engine system Flameproof exhaust Flameproof inlet Limit surface temperature 150 degrees Limit surface temperature to 150 degrees Maintenance Maintenance of non certified vehicles Restrict access to hazardous area Ventilation Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Design of internal combustion engine intakes and exhaust systems Gas monitoring/inspection Internal combustion engine maintenance Internal combustion engine operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance Mobile equipment operating procedure Provision of high temperature cut outs Adequate ventilation

AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines

AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines

Fire resistant hose

AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines

Engine design Fire resistant belt Maintenance Limit surface temperature 150 degrees Refuelling procedure Restrict to fuel with vapour ignition temperature greater than 450 Degrees Limit exit temperature of exhaust to 150 degrees Automatic shut down for overtemp Engine cleanliness Engine cooling capacity AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines Engine design Limitation of temperature 150 degrees Maintenance Water jacketed manifolds AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal mines Spark arresters Certified competence Design Electrical design Electrical maintenance Maintenance Screwed plug adaptors Spark plugs shrouded Certified competence Design Limit surface temperature 150 degrees Maintenance Catalytic converter Environmental limit Monitoring Operating limit traffic rules Use of non polluting fuel Ventilation quantity Certified competence (Gas Act) Identification Control position of exhaust exit from machine
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

AS 2746 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles

Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

AS 2740 Wedge-type sockets

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

Design factors of safety Fail safe design Maintenance Non Destructive Testing of components Periodic performance tests Secondary systems Assessment of breaking strength Correct selection Load/cycle assessment of rope life Maintenance (lubrication) Periodic inspections Periodic Non Destructive tests Fuel dispensing procedure Limit potential/design Limit surface temperature Maintenance procedure Proper Storage and control of flammable substances Competence Fire fighting equipment Fire proof area Housekeeping Minimise need through design Operational limits Prohibit in ER Zones Removal of flammable objects Risk assessment Ventilation control Work procedures Hoist/crane design Hoist/crane maintenance Inspection Lifting capacity identification Non Destructive Testing of hoist/crane parts Competence Correct selection of slings Inspection of slings Maintenance of slings Out of use storage Sling capacity tags Assessment Competence Work procedure Competence AS 3569 Steel wire ropes - Product specification

AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches

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Marking of load weights Risk assessment Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Barriers Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Lighting Maintenance (guards) Work procedure Competence Design (prestart warning) Isolation Lighting Work procedure Competence Design (adequacy for application) Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (application specific, fail safe) Design (ergonomic principles) Maintenance Work procedure Competence Isolation Lighting Work procedure Competence Design Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Maintenance

significant incident 28

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safety alert 60

Work procedure Competence Design (minimise) Limit exposure levels Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Ventilation Work procedure Design (limit noise level) Limit exposure levels Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Allowable fume levels Engine design Engine maintenance Fume auditing Eye protection where required Maintenance of hydraulic system Eye protection where required Operating procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Fire fighting equipment Inspection Maintenance Minimise combustibles Competence Fire fighting equipment Inspect Limit surface temperature 150 degrees Minimise combustibles Auditing of surface temperature Equipment housekeeping High temperature cut outs Limitation of surface temperature Maintenance of equipment Provision of fire fighting equipment Use of fire fighting equipment Design of fluid reservoirs Design of pumps Monitoring

Provision of alarms, sensors and cut out units Allowable noise levels/doses Equipment design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Operating procedure Allowable noise levels/doses Equipment design to minimise noise production Hearing protection where necessary Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Operating procedure Competence Design (adequacy for application) Provide barriers Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Maintenance Work procedure safety alert 31 Competence Design (minimise possibility) safety alert 31 Isolation Lighting safety alert 31 Work procedure Curve elevation Speed limitations traffic rules Track design Track installation procedure Track maintenance Design limitation of temperature 150 degrees Enclosed brake systems Fire fighting equipment System design Equipment design Fire fighting equipment Lubrication

Maintenance Design (limit noise) Limit exposure Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Air bag Ergonomic operators compartment Seat belts Access restrictions Braking system Clearances Competence Equipment design Gradient limitation for traction locos Lighting system Maintenance Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Periodic dynamic brake test Sanders Clearances Load profile, (traffic rules) Enclosed compartment Ergonomic operator compartment Protective structure Seat belts Assessment Ergonomic seating Machine design Access restrictions Braking system Clearances Competence Equipment design Gradient limitation for traction locos Lighting system Maintenance Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Periodic dynamic brake test Sanders Design (minimise risk) Provide barrier (guards)

Competence Ergonomic design of work area Load minimisation/design Design Housekeeping Inspection Maintenance Selection Competence Correct selection of equipment Operating procedure Anti-static hoses Conductive couplings Earthing Anti-static hoses Conductive couplings Earthing Correct use Design Installation Installation Competence Inspection of suspension Installation procedure Strata failure Suspension design Competence Correct selection Inspection Installation procedure Maintenance Barriers/guards Competence Design minimise risk Isolation Maintenance Work procedures Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Work procedures (maint) Competence Lighting Work procedure

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Design Machine maintenance Lighting Machine design (ergonomic) Operator competence Work procedure Fail safe brakes (m/c design) Machine maintenance Operator competence Work procedure Competence Design minimise exposure Isolation Maintenance Work procedure Competence Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolate Maintenance Remove energy Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Isolation Maintenance Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Limit exposure Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Competence Design (limit levels) Limit exposure Maintenance Provide barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Competence Design (minimise risk) Limit personal exposure Maintenance (machine) Maintenance (road) Provide barriers (seats) Work procedure

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Competence Machine design Maintenance (roadway) Work procedure Competence Provide barrier (machine design) Work procedure Competence Design (minimise risk) Fire fighting equipment Inspect Maintenance Minimise combustibles Fire fighting equipment Inspect Limit surface temp (design) 150 degrees Minimise combustibles Competence Design (barriers) Work procedures Barrier (machine design) Competence House keeping Work procedures Competence Design (minimise possibility) Work procedure (maintenance) Competence Design Procedure Competence Operating procedure Competence Lightning Reversing alarm Reversing procedure Competence Correct loading Design Competence Operating procedure Competence Loading procedures Equipment design Inspection

Maintenance Operating procedure Design Inspection Maintenance Test Design Operating procedures Competency Speed limits Design Maintenance Equipment design Procedure Roadway conditions Roadway design Competence Procedures Competence Lighting Procedures Reversing alarm Competence Correct loading Design Certified equipment Design Monitoring (Environment) Ventilation Environment monitoring Operational procedure Risk assessment Storage limitations Temperature monitoring Design of transfers points Dust suppression Provision of barrier (Personal Protective Equipment) Ventilation Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Competence Guard rails Inspection procedure Maintenance procedure Design Provision guards

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Provision of Personal Protective Equipment Access restrictions Bin level control Design Inspection Maintenance Risk assessment Blocked strata bin procedure Competence Design of bin cone/discharge shute Operating procedure Area isolation Automatic fire alarm Automatic fire suppression system Bunding Emergency procedures No flammable construction material Periodic inspection of vents Tank deluge spray Tank vent to surface Ventilation direct to return Deluge fire system flammable material Keep area free of Lightning protection of surface

AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems

AS/NZS 1768 Lightning protection

Design Procedures Electrical controls Eliminate gravity feed Illuminate area AS 1680 Interior Lighting Limitation diesel engine Minimise spillage through design Separation distance between bulk storage and re-fuelling point temperature Design Earthing

AS/NZS 1020 The control of undesirable static electricity AS/NZS 1768 Lightning protection

Fuel velocity limitation Barriers Illumination Operating procedures Area to be bunded Design Hazop study Maintenance Monitoring system Regular inspection Design

AS 1680 Interior Lighting

AS 1692 Steel tanks for flammable and combustible liquids

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Hazop study Illuminate area AS 1680 Interior Lighting Surface decant tank smaller than underground tank Area to be bunded AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Housekeeping Non absorbent floor Barriers Breathing apparatus Isolation procedure Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Guarding Lighting AS 1680 Interior Lighting Work procedures conditions Eliminate or control wet Observer Work area design Work procedure Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Competence

Screened areas Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas monitoring/inspection Observance of conditions for cutting, grinding and welding grinding and welding

Observance of conditions for cutting, Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Removal/inertization of flammable materials Use of fire fighting equipment Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Work procedures

Controlled used of hazardous substance Disposal procedures for hazardous substance Environmental limits Operational controls on diesel vehicles Storage procedures for hazardous substance Ventilation Work procedures for welding/cutting Breathing apparatus Ergonomic evaluation Limit of exposure Ventilation Work area design Work procedures Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment) Equipment design Limit exposure time Provision of equipment test areas Barriers Lifting equipment Manual handling competence Work procedures Barriers Competence Equipment design Equipment maintenance

Equipment selection Lifting procedures Barrier creams Barriers (Personal Protective Equipment - gloves, etc) Mechanised cleaning Use of proper cleaning fluids Correct footwear Personal Protective Equipment Housekeeping Work area design Competence Ergonomic workstations Minimisation of loads/design Risk assessment Work procedure Clearances Design Inspection Clearances/separation Design Limitation to upcast Monitoring Fall safe clearance Interlocking system Maintenance Periodic testing Arresting devices on friction winder Design of headframe

AS 3785.5 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Headframes

Operating procedure Operator competence for manual operations Overwind control Provision of buffer at shaft bottom Correct tension on guide ropes AS 3785.6 Underground mining - Shaft equipment - Guides and rubbing ropes for conveyances Design of fixings Design of guides AS 3785.6 Underground mining - Shaft equipment - Guides and rubbing ropes for conveyances Inspections Maintenance Selection of guide ropes Clearances between conveyance AS/NZS 3785.4 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Conveyances for vertical shafts Conveyance inspection

Guides Shaft inspections Clearances Design of guides Design of shaft infrastructure Inspections/shafts and conveyances Maintenance Operational interlocks Design Inspection Removal of flammable material Selection of materials Competence of welder Inertisation of flammable materials Inspection of area Provision of firefight equipment Removal of flammable materials Removal of work from location Risk assessment Work procedure Collar design Inspection Inspection Lining Design Inspection Maintenance Anchorage test Design Inspection Installation procedure Maintenance Guards Personal Protective Equipment Removal of work away from shaft Restraining devices Restriction of access Risk assessment Communications Procedures for slinging

AS 3785.6 Underground mining - Shaft equipment - Guides and rubbing ropes for conveyances

Risk assessment Signalling system Design of loading system interlocking Interlocking on skip doors Maintenance Skip positioning Design Inspection Maintenance Design Guards/gates Inspection Risk assessment Safety awareness and Personal Protective Equipment

AS/NZS 3785.4 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Conveyances for vertical shafts

Work procedure Brake design Communication Emergency procedure Design Removal procedure Restrict access Design of conveyance AS/NZS 3785 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Design of headframes Design of suspension equipment AS 3637 Underground mining - Winding suspension equipment Design of winder Load/cycle assessment AS/NZS 3785 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Maintenance Periodic inspection AS/NZS 3785 Underground mining - Shaft equipment Periodic Non Destructive Tests Automatic control Conveyance position indicated Landing control devices Operating procedure Operator competence for manual operation Speed indicators/manual operation Communication system Failure safe system Operating procedures Operational interlocking system design

Operator competence for manual operation Signalling system Automatic control Fail safe brake system Maintenance Operating procedure Operator compet - manual operation Speed indicators for manual operation Speed limiting devices Conveyance arresters in AS/NZS 3785 Underground mining - Shaft equipment headframe Conveyance location system or manual operation Fail safe systems Operator competence for manual operators Overwind limiting devices Periodic testing of o/w limiting devices Shaft button buffers Slack rope protection Slip protection on friction winders Design Inspection Installation procedure conveyance Overspeed brakes in slope haulage

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MINE DESIGN HAZARDS

Control of Multiseam Interaction Provision of Escape Routes

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCE Control of Gas Control of Outbursts Spontaneous Combustion Control Mechanism Excessive Emission Of Gases Into Workings Of Mine

Pollution Control

Sub Activity Control of Gas

Hazard Enhanced Risk Of Explosion

Control of Multiseam Interaction

Any Situation Arising From Extraction In One Seam Causing Risk Of Injury To Personnel Working In Other Adjacent Seams

Any Interseam Interaction Such As Subsidence, Cracking, Gas Migration, Stress Concentration And Spontaneous Combustion

Control of Outbursts

Impact, Burial, And Asphyxiation Of Personnel And/Or Enhanced Risk Of Explosion

Sudden Outbursts Of Coal And Gas From Working Places

Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour

Unexpected Failure Of Workings Risk Injury To Underground Personnel

Progressive Pillar Failure Leads To General Creep In Workings

Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour

Unexpected Failure Of Workings Risk Injury To Underground Personnel

Remnant Pillars Left In Goaf Cause Stress Redistribution And Failures In Adjacent Working Places Roof, Rib And/Or Floor Failure Occurs

Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour

Unexpected Failure Of Workings Risk Injury To Underground Personnel

Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour

Unexpected Failure Of Workings Risk Injury To Underground Personnel

Sudden Pillar Failure

Excavation Behaviour

Workings Risk Injury To Underground Personnel

Inundation Control

Inundation Control

Contamination Of Water Underground Causing Risk To Personnel Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Polluted Or Mineralised Water From Workings Or Surface Causing Pollution Where Persons Are At Work Barriers Against Old Working And Other Mines Failing Under Hydrostatic Pressure

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Goaf Development Intersects And Drains Surface Accumulation Of Water, Rivers, Lakes, Sea, Peat Bogs, Mud, Slimes Or Anything Else Which Can Flow As A Liquid

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Goaf Development Intersects Major Aquifer

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Pillar Failure And Creep Allow Goaf Formation Which Taps Accumulation Of Fluid Material

Accumulation Of Fluid Material

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Roof Fall In Solid Workings Taps Overlying Aquifer Or Accumulation

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Solid Workings Directly Intersect Aquifer Or Accumulations

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Surface Flooding Enters Mine Through Goaf Or Mine Entries

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Unexpected Break Through To Flooded Old Workings

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Unexpected Break Through To Flooded Old Workings

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Working Contact Fault Which Acts As Flow Path From Accumulation

Inundation Control

Drowning Of Underground Personnel

Workings Or Goaf Intersect An Open Borehole Which Acts As A Channel From Accumulation

Pollution Control

Contamination Of Water Polluted Or Mineralised Water Underground Causing Risk To From Workings Or Surface Personnel Causing Pollution Where Persons Are At Work

Persons Are At Work

Provision of Escape Routes

Entrapment Of Personnel Underground

Any Incident Which Renders Impassable The Normal Passage Of Access To Any Part Of The Mine

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Accumulations Of Fallen Roof/Rib Coal Heat

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Air Enters And Traverses Sealed Goaf Areas Causing Heatings

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Air Enters And Traverses Sealed Goaf Areas Causing Heatings

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Air Is Allowed To Traverse Goaf Areas At A Rate Which Promotes Oxidation But Which Does Not Remove Heat Formed

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Coal Has A Rapid Oxidation Characteristic And Tends To Self Heat

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Goaf Formation Causes Cracking Which Provides Airways To Overlying Or Underlying Seams Which Then Begin To Heat

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Goaf Formation Causes Cracking Which Provides Airways To Overlying Or Underlying Seams Which Then Begin To Heat

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

High Ventilation Pressure Differentials Promote Leakage Of Air Through Pillars And Outcrops

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Ventilation System Draws Air Into Goaf Through Cracks To Surface Or Adjacent Workings, Promoting Heating

Subsidence Control

Inundation Of Surface Causes Subsidence Troughs On Risk To Personnel Surface Are Flooded By Rain Run Off Or Intersection With Water Streams

Risk To Personnel

Surface Are Flooded By Rain Run Off Or Intersection With Water Streams

Subsidence Control

Physical Damage To Surface Structures With Associated Risk Of Injury To Personnel In And Around Them

Ground Movement Causes Excessive Tilts And Surface Strains Resulting In Destruction Of Structures

Surface Design

Crushing, Contusion And Members Of Public Can Enter Fracture Injuries To Personnel Abandoned Workings Or Fall Into Abandoned Excavations

Surface Design

Surface Design

Crushing, Contusion And Members Of Public Can Fall Fracture Injuries To Personnel From Abandoned Surface Structures Crushing, Contusion And Members Of The Public Are Fracture Injuries To Personnel Able To Enter Mine Workings Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Struck By Falling Fracture Injuries To Personnel Rocks At Highwall Portal Sites

Surface Design

Surface Design

Explosion Injuries To Surface Engulfed By Explosion While Personnel Sealing Mine Entrances In Event Of Fire Below Ground

Surface Design

Explosion Injuries To Surface Engulfed By Explosion While Personnel Sealing Mine Entrances In Event Of Fire Below Ground

Surface Design

Explosion Injuries To Surface Explosion In Mine Extends To Personnel Surface Buildings Inability To Control Mine Ventilation Causing Risk To Underground Personnel Fan Installation Destroyed By Explosion In Mine

Surface Design

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NT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour Subsidence Control

Inundation Control

Surface Design

Control Application of post drainage methods Application of pre-drainage methods Characterisation of gas emission characteristics of all gas reservoirs likely to be tapped by mining Cognizance of barometric variation Design of ventilation system to cope with expected emission rates Monitoring of ventilation system Use of partial extraction systems to minimise reservoir intersection Alignment of workings Assessment of geology Design of extraction methods Gas drainage Geotechnical modelling of effects of extraction on conditions in adjacent seams Maximisation of extraction Monitoring of conditions to calibrate modelling Sequence of seam extraction Time of seam extraction Use of goaf stowage Use of partial extraction

References

Application of any practicable exploration tools to locate zones of enhanced risk such as faults and shears Application of pre-drainage of gas Characterisation of gas content and pressure in coal seams to be worked Design of special methods and equipment to be used in risk zones Development of operating procedure Mapping of risk zones As per mechanism - Sudden pillar failure Design of barrier pillars Division of workings into panels Provision of barrier pillars to isolate panels where appropriate Design of extraction system to minimise remnants Operating procedure Operation of system in accordance with design Adequate floor control Adequate rib support/control Adequate roof support/control Assessment of geology Geotechnical modelling of likely roof, floor and pillar response as aid to design Monitoring of workings to calibrate model and assess effects of support Operating procedure Adherence to design Assessment of geology Design of pillars and extraction layouts in accordance with calibrated model Modelling of pillar behaviour

Monitoring of pillar behaviour to calibrate model Design of monitoring of water quality Design of sanitary systems Accurate surveying of new workings near old ones Adherence to design Design of barrier to resist full hydrostatic pressure Register of plans of old workings Adherence to design Communications Emergency procedure Exploratory drilling Geomechanical modelling of goaf formation Maintenance of surface plans locating all surface and sub surface fluid accumulations Operating procedure Provision of adequate pump capacity Use of partial extraction Adherence to design Communications Emergency procedure Exploratory drilling data Geomechanical modelling of goaf formation Hydro geological investigation Operating procedure Possession of information on aquifers Provision of adequate pump capacity Use of partial extraction Adherence to design Communications Emergency procedure Geomechanical design of pillars to resist failure Monitoring of pillar response Operating procedure

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Provision of adequate pump capacity Adequate roof control measures Adherence to design Awareness of location of aquifers and accumulations Communications Emergency procedure Operating procedure Provision of adequate pump capacity Accurate surveying of surface accumulations Accurate surveying of workings Adherence to design Awareness of location of aquifers and accumulations Communications Emergency procedure Maintenance of plans showing surface accumulations Operating procedure Probe drilling Provision of adequate pump capacity Awareness of pluviographic records and design Care in goafing under flood plains Communications Emergency procedure Location of mine entries above flood level Mapping of flood levels Provision of adequate pump, drainage or surge capacity in entry locations Provision of surface inundation plans Accurate surveying of all workings, current and old Adherence to design Communications Drainage of old workings

Emergency procedure Exploratory drilling In seam seismic detection of old workings Maintenance of updated plans Operating procedure Plan register Provision of adequate pump capacity Provision of barrier pillars Adherence to design Communications Emergency procedure Exploration program to locate faults Fault grouting Maintenance of plans showing faults Operating procedure Probe drilling Provision of adequate pump capacity Accurate surveying of boreholes Communications Emergency procedure Maintenance of plans of borehole locations Operating procedure Provision of adequate pump capacity Sealing and plugging of surface boreholes where there may be risk of water ingress through them Design of systems to prevent pollution of water underground Provision of catch and holding dams Storage of mine water in old workings Treatment of mine water prior to use

Use of mine water in closed system for process water and dust suppression Designation of second egress ways by signs and plans Education of workforce on second egress Evacuation procedure for mine significant incident 69 Proper maintenance of second egress ways Provision of at least two separate and trafficable entrances to the mine and to all working parts within the mine except for single entries being driven Provision of communications to surface from the base of any shaft used as egress way Provision of ladders or other equipment in all vertical or steep passages used as second egress ways Provision of refuges Provision of walkways over any obstructions in the second egress way (e.g.. overcasts) Risk assessment for single entry workings to develop procedure for operation and evacuation Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Design of working to minimise crush of ribs and uncontrolled roof movement Maximisation of coal extraction from seams Rapid extraction of pillars following their development Removal or inertisation of fallen material where it poses a threat of heating Design of ventilation system to minimise adverse effects

Integrity and design of seals Isolation of individual goaves Maintenance of seals Minimisation of ventilations pressures across seals and across goaf areas Particular care with ventilation circuits behind and around goaf areas Provision of adequate barrier pillars for goaves Provision of pressure equalisation for seals Routine monitoring of atmospheres of sealed areas Use of inertants Avoidance of bleeder ventilation systems where coal is prone to heating Consistency of coal extraction Design decision to either fully ventilate goaf with associated monitoring or to avoid ventilation of goaf Design of panels to maximise pooling of natural inertants in goaf areas Isolation of adjacent panels Speed of panel extraction - life of panels Use of C-Pattern ventilation Use of introduced inertants Design of mine to minimise risk of spontaneous combustion Provision of monitoring and interpretation to warn onset of heatings Testing of coal characteristics to gain some warning and testing of coal characteristics to assist interpretation of progress of heatings Atmospheric monitoring and interpretation

Design of ventilation system to maintain naturally inert atmosphere in goaf Introduction of inertants to goaf Proper understanding of goaf formation effects Use of partial extraction methods to prevent full goaf formation Atmospheric monitoring and interpretation Design of pillars to minimise crush Design of ventilation system to minimise pressure Maintenance of clear airways Provision of adequate barriers to outcrops Provision of adequate pillar dimensions between intakes and returns Sealing of critical airway surfaces Use of multiple intakes and returns to lower pressure Atmospheric monitoring and interpretation Progressive sealing of surface cracks over goaf Provision of adequate barrier pillars to adjacent panels and mains to prevent cracking and leakage Sealing of all adjacent abandoned workings Use of partial extraction systems to prevent cracking Goaf stowage Monitoring of subsidence to assess extent of land subject to inundation Provision of artificial drainage of troughs (pumps stations etc.)

Provision of pillars below critical features such as buildings, streams or lakes Re-profiling of surface to provide drainage of troughs Use of partial extraction Variation of panel design to limit trough depth Assessment of geology Design and strengthening of surface structures effects Goaf stowage Modelling of possible effects of coal extraction Monitoring of subsidence to calibrate model for extended prediction Provision of pillars below critical structure features or other measures to prevent injury Use of partial extraction Variation of panel design to limit Obligation to securely and permanently seal all entrances to abandoned underground workings as soon as they are abandoned Obligation to securely fence or otherwise make safe all other hazardous excavations Obligation to dismantle or otherwise make secure surface structures upon abandonment Provision of security measures at mine entrances Provision of protective portal structures Stabilisation of highwalls above portal sites Design of preparatory means of rapid sealing of mine entrances with minimal risk to personnel Minimum use of personnel

Operating procedure for sealing Location of surface buildings out of line of possible blast effects Design of fan to resist explosion damage

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PROVISION OF SERVICES HAZARDS

Communications Sub Activity Communications Hazard Ignition Of Gas By Electrical Communication Systems Below Ground Inability To Seek Help Or Alert Wider Community In Event Of Accident/ Emergency Inability To Seek Help Or Alert Wider Community In Event Of Accident/ Emergency Inability To Communicate Between Surface And Underground Locations Causing Risk To Personnel Mechanism See "Ignition of Gas" hazard under "Electrical Activities" Section on Environmental Monitoring Equipment Mine Personnel Incompetent In Use Of System

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Communications

Communications

No System Of Communications From Mine Site To Wider Community

Communications

Communication System Fails

Communications

Inability To Communicate Between Surface And Underground Locations Causing Risk To Personnel Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

No System Of Communications In Place

Communications Communications

Failure To Pass On Verbal Messages Failure To Read/Note/ Act Upon Important Information

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Failure To Report/Record Important Information

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Misunderstanding Of Verbal Messages

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Misunderstanding Of Written Messages Or Instructions

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Personnel Are Not Prepared Or Competent To Deal With Emergency Communications

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Personnel Are Not Properly Informed Of Operation Methods, Their Duties And Responsibilities

Communications

Inaction Or Wrong Actions Endangering Personnel

Personnel Are Not Properly Informed Of Operation Methods, Their Duties And Responsibilities

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Control See "Ignition of Gas" hazard under "Electrical Activities" Section on Environmental Monitoring Equipment Competence

References

Competence of personnel to use communications system Provision of system of communication from mine to wider community Competence in operation of systems Procedure when system fails Provision of alternative/back up systems System auditing System maintenance Competency in use of system Provision of system of communications between surface and key underground locations Competence Clear job descriptions of responsibilities Designation of responsibility to note/act upon reports/records Provision of system to transfer information over shift breaks Requirement to sign off on action taken
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Recording of apprehension of danger Recording of combustible dust audit results Recording of equipment issues requiring attention Recording of fume audit results Recording of gas audit results Recording of incidents threatening danger Recording of issues requiring surveillance Recording of respirable dust audit results Recording of variations/departures from plan Retention/processing of record to establish history/trends Competence Provision of clear and precise instructions/messages Receiver to verify understanding Understanding of language Adequate literacy Competence Procedure to disseminate messages Provision of clear and precise instructions/messages Receiver to verify understanding Competence in emergency procedure Emergency procedure Establishment of operation base Evaluation of practice Practice runs Requirement for emergency procedure Use of duty cards Auditing of performance

Clear job descriptions/duties set for personnel Feedback from personnel Procedure for reading/action on reports Provision of planning information Provision of training sessions Quality of presentations Recording of training given Refresher training Testing of competence and understanding Use of notice sheets and boards Use of safety meetings
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RESTRICTED ITEMS HAZARDS

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Battery Powered Items Light Alloys

Pressure Packs

Sub Activity Battery Powered Items

Hazard Ignition Source

Mechanism Non Intrinsically Safe Battery Powered Items Watch? Camera? Radio? In Explosive Risk Area. Substance Abuse, Alcohol, Drug Incendive Sparking Of Light Alloys From Frictional Contact With Ferrous Oxides In Explosive Risk Areas.

Battery Powered Items Light Alloys

Loss Of Reasoning And Physical Ability Ignition Source

Light Alloys

Ignition Source

Non Intrinsically Safe Battery Powered Items Watch? Camera? Radio? In Explosive Risk Area. Puncture Of Pack

Pressure Packs

Flammable Propellant Being Ignited

Pressure Packs Pressure Packs Smoking Implements and Contraband

Loss Of Awareness Of Hazards Sleeping Toxicity Explosion of gas at face Inhalation Use of contraband material in the face area

Smoking Implements and Contraband Smoking Implements and Contraband

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Use Of Contraband Material In The Face Area Use Of Contraband

Fire

Smoking Implements and Contraband

Ignition Source

Use Of Contraband Material In Presence Of Gas

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T CONTROLS & REFERENCES Smoking Implements and Contraband Control Competence Control procedures Random checks on personnel Audit of compliance Competence (refer to Induction)

References

Construction of suitable barriers safety alert 32 (e.g.. protective coating) Identification of products Procedures for use in hazardous zone Exclusion of items from ERZ's

Design of pressure pack Exclude flammable propellants Supervision and prohibition Ventilation Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Auditing of contraband Gas monitoring / inspections Prohibition of contraband Adequate ventilation Gas monitoring/inspections Prohibition of contraband Auditing of contraband Prohibition of contraband

Awareness Gas monitoring/inspections Prohibition of contraband Prohibition and Exclusion Underground Random checks Visitor declaration and checks
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SEALING OPERATION HAZARDS

Sealing of General Fires Sealing of Goaves Sealing of Goaves (Active Fire in Goaf) Mechanism Products Of Combustion Overcome Sealing Personnel (Either Underground Or At Surface)

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Sub Activity Sealing of General Fires

Hazard Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Sealing of General Fires

Burns To Personnel

Fire Intensity Causes Air Reversal And Sealing Personnel Are Engulfed In Hot Gases

Sealing of General Fires

Burns To Personnel

Heat Intensity At Return Seal Site Burns Personnel

Sealing of General Fires

Burns To Personnel

Personnel Engaged In Sealing Surface Entries Are Engulfed In Flame Out

Sealing of General Fires

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture Personnel Engaged In Sealing And Blast Overpressure Injuries (Surface Or Underground) Are Engulfed In Explosion

Sealing of General Fires

Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Fire Burns Through Ventilation Structures And Causes Ventilation Disruption Which Allows Combustion Products And Distilled Gases To Ignite

Sealing of General Fires

Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Fire Causes Roof Fall Which Throws Up Cloud Of Coal Dust Which Is Ignited By Fire

Sealing of General Fires

Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Fire Reaches Such Intensity That It Establishes Its Own Ventilation Circulation And Causes Recirculation Of Combustion Products Over Fire With Subsequent Ignition (And/Or Reverses Main Ventilation Current Drawing Gas From Goaf Areas To Fire

Sealing of General Fires

Heat Stroke

Heat Intensity At Sealing Sites Overcomes Personnel

Sealing of Goaves

ASPHYXIATION, POISONING FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING OF PERSONNEL BLOWS DOWN SEALS AND FLUSHES OUT CLOUD OF NOXIOUS GAS WHICH CONTAMINATES NEARBY AREAS

Sealing of Goaves

ASPHYXIATION, POISONING FALL IN GOAF DURING OF PERSONNEL SEALING FLUSHES OUT CLOUD OF NOXIOUS GAS WHICH OVERCOMES ADJACENT PERSONNEL AT SEAL SITES

Sealing of Goaves

ASPHYXIATION, POISONING PERSONNEL ERECTING OF PERSONNEL RETURN SEALS ARE OVERCOME BY NOXIOUS GOAF GASES

Sealing of Goaves

ASPHYXIATION, POISONING THROUGH POOR OF PERSONNEL CONSTRUCTION OR SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION SEALS LEAK NOXIOUS GASES TO OTHER WORKING PLACES

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING BLOWS OUT SEALS INJURING NEARBY PERSONNEL

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

PERSONNEL FALL WHILE CONSTRUCTING HIGH SEALS

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

PERSONNEL STRUCK BY COLLAPSE OF PARTIALLY CONSTRUCTED SEAL AS A RESULT OF POOR WORKMANSHIP

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

PERSONNEL STRUCK BY FALLING ROOF OR RIB MATERIAL WHILE CONSTRUCTING SEALS

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

PERSONNEL STRUCK BY MISHANDLED MATERIAL DURING CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SEALS

Sealing of Goaves

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES

UNEXPECTED FALL IN GOAF AS SEALING IS UNDERWAY CAUSES WIND BLAST WHICH IMPACTS ON SEAL SITES

Sealing of Goaves

EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

ACTIVE FIRE IGNITES GAS AND/OR PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION CAUSING EXPLOSION DURING SEALING

Sealing of Goaves

EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING FLUSHES OUT GAS CLOUD INTO ADJACENT AIRWAYS WHERE A SOURCE OF IGNITION OCCURS

Sealing of Goaves

EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

FALL IN GOAF DURING OR AFTER SEALING STIRS GAS AND/OR DUST INTO AIR AND PROVIDES SOURCE OF IGNITION

Sealing of Goaves

EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

FALL OF GOAF DURING SEALING THROWS UP CLOUD OF GAS/DUST WHICH IS IGNITED BY FIRE

Sealing of Goaves

EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

THROUGH POOR CONSTRUCTION OR SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION SEALS LEAK GAS INTO OTHER WORKINGS WHERE SOURCE OF IGNITION EXISTS

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

AFTER SEALING A FIRE DEVELOPS IN GOAF FROM RESIDUAL OXYGEN SEALED IN AND EITHER IGNITES GAS PRESENT OR DISTILLED GASES AND COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF THROUGH CRACKING TO SURFACE, CRACKED BARRIER PILLARS, OR BOREHOLES AND ACTIVATE FIRE

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF THROUGH CRACKS TO OTHER OVERLYING WORKINGS AND ACTIVATE FIRE

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

BECAUSE OF IMPOSED PRESSURE GRADIENTS FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM SEALS LEAK AIR INTO GOAF WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND IGNITES GAS

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

DURING SEALING OPERATIONS VENTILATION FLOW INTO GOAF IS REDUCED BY CONTROLS OTHER THAN SEALS AND CHANGED CONDITIONS CAUSE ACCELERATED HEATING AND FIRE

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

FALL IN GOAF RUPTURES SEALS AND ALLOWS RAPID INGRESS OF AIR TO GOAF WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND IGNITES GAS

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

SEALING OPERATION IS TOO SLOW AND HEATING DEVELOPS TO FIRE WHICH IGNITES GAS IN GOAF

Sealing of Goaves

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

SEALS DETERIORATE AFTER SEALING AND ALLOW INGRESS OF AIR WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND IGNITES GAS

Sealing of Goaves (Active Fire in Goaf)

Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Active Fire Ignites Gas And/Or Products Of Combustion Causing Explosion During Sealing

Sealing of Goaves (Active Fire in Goaf)

Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Fall Of Goaf During Sealing Throws Up Cloud Of Gas/Dust Which Is Ignited By Fire

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of to Spontaneous Personnel Combustion)

Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows Down Seals And Flushes Out Cloud Of Noxious Gas Which Contaminates Nearby Areas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of to Spontaneous Personnel Combustion)

Fall In Goaf During Sealing Flushes Out Cloud Of Noxious Gas Which Overcomes Adjacent Personnel At Seal Sites

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of to Spontaneous Personnel Combustion)

Personnel Erecting Return Seals Are Overcome By Noxious Goaf Gases

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of to Spontaneous Personnel Combustion)

Through Poor Construction Or Subsequent Deterioration Seals Leak Noxious Gases To Other Working Places

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion)

Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows Out Seals Injuring Nearby Personnel

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion)

Personnel Fall While Constructing High Seals

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion)

Personnel Struck By Collapse Of Partially Constructed Seal As A Result Of Poor Workmanship

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion)

Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Or Rib Material While Constructing Seals

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion) Sealing of Goaves (Subject Crushing, Contusion And to Spontaneous Fracture Injuries Combustion)

Personnel Struck By Mishandled Material During Construction Of High Seals Unexpected Fall In Goaf As Sealing Is Underway Causes Wind Blast Which Impacts On Seal Sites

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Explosion Of Gas/Dust to Spontaneous Combustion)

Fall In Goaf After Sealing Flushes Out Gas Cloud Into Adjacent Airways Where A Source Of Ignition Occurs

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Explosion Of Gas/Dust to Spontaneous Combustion)

Fall In Goaf During Or After Sealing Stirs Gas And/Or Dust Into Air And Provides Source Of Ignition

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Explosion Of Gas/Dust to Spontaneous Combustion)

Through Poor Construction Or Subsequent Deterioration Seals Leak Gas Into Other Workings Where Source Of Ignition Exists

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

After Sealing A Fire Develops In Goaf From Residual Oxygen Sealed In And Either Ignites Gas Present Or Distilled Gases And Combustion Products

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through Cracking To Surface, Cracked Barrier Pillars, Or Boreholes And Activate Fire

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through Cracks To Other Overlying Workings And Activate Fire Because Of Imposed Pressure Gradients From Ventilation System Seals Leak Air Into Goaf Which Activates Fire And Ignites Gas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

During Sealing Operations Ventilation Flow Into Goaf Is Reduced By Controls Other Than Seals And Changed Conditions Cause Accelerated Heating And Fire

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Fall In Goaf Ruptures Seals And Allows Rapid Ingress Of Air To Goaf Which Activates Fire And Ignites Gas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Sealing Operation Is Too Slow And Heating Develops To Fire Which Ignites Gas In Goaf

Sealing of Goaves (Subject Unexpected Explosion Of to Spontaneous Gas/Dust Combustion)

Seals Deteriorate After Sealing And Allow Ingress Of Air Which Activates Fire And Ignites Gas

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Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Spontaneous Combustion) Control Competence

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Evacuation procedure Monitoring of noxious gases at seal sites Operating procedure Use of mechanical sealing methods at surface Use of self contained breathing equipment Evacuation procedure

Monitoring of state of fire Operating procedure Protective clothing Monitoring of state of fire Operating procedure Protective clothing Remote placement of return seals Minimal use of personnel

Monitoring of state of fire Operating procedure for surface entry sealing Provision of fire doors or rapid sealing methods at surface Use of mechanical methods to effect sealing

Mechanical methods of sealing

Minimisation of personnel involved Monitoring of state of fire Operating procedure for surface sealing Prohibition of personnel at seal sites after sealing, until fire is out and inert atmosphere exists behind seals Prohibition of personnel in line of possible blast effects Provision of fire doors or rapid sealing methods at surface Remote sealing Awareness of location of fire and ventilation structures

Awareness of risk Competence Control of ventilation Maximisation of sealing speed Monitoring of fire gases Monitoring of ventilation Operating procedure Remote placement of seals Sealing of surface entries as alternative Use of inertants and retardants to limit fire intensity and spread Awareness of presence of combustible dust Awareness of presence of combustible dust Awareness of risk Awareness of risk Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust inertization Combustible dust inertization

Awareness of risk

Competence Control of ventilation Maximisation of sealing speed Monitoring of fire gases Monitoring of ventilation Operating procedure Provision of fire doors or other rapid sealing means at surface Remote placement of seals Sealing of surface entries as alternative Simultaneous erection of intake and return seals Use of inertants or retardants to limit intensity of fire during sealing Evacuation procedure Monitoring of state of fire Monitoring of temperature at sealing sites Operating procedure Provision of cooling methods Use of protective clothing Adequate ventilation

Design of seals to withstand wind blast Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active workplaces

Noxious gas monitoring behind seals Noxious gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Competence

Monitoring of goaf behaviour during sealing Monitoring of noxious gases in goaf during sealing Operating procedure Self contained breathing equipment competence Self contained breathing equipment procedure Use of self contained breathing equipment Competence

Monitoring of noxious gases Operating procedure Self contained breathing equipment competence Self contained breathing equipment procedure Use of self contained breathing equipment Adequate ventilation

Competence Design of seals Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active working places Maintenance of seals

Monitoring of noxious gas behind seals Monitoring of seal conditions Noxious gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Operating procedure blasts expected

Design of seals to withstand wind Minimisation of personnel in vicinity of seals likely to be affected Proper construction of seals Competence

Operating procedure Proper tools and equipment Competence

Design of seals Operating procedure Adequate rib support

Adequate roof support Competence Design of seals Operating procedure Competence

Operating procedure

Design of seals to withstand blast

effects Knowledge of goaf behaviour Minimisation of personnel involved Monitoring of goaf during sealing Operating procedure with job Awareness of risk

Competence Evacuation procedure Flooding or inertization to quell fire prior to sealing Minimisation of personnel Monitoring of goaf atmosphere to determine progress of heatings Operating procedure Prohibition of conventional sealing methods once fire is active in goaf containing methane Remote sealing installation (e.g.. fly ash seals) Sealing at surface Speed of sealing Adequate ventilation

air not passing to other active Design of seals to withstand wind blasts Gas detector activated equipment

Gas monitoring in adjacent Location of seals to be ventilated by shutdown working places workplaces and seals area prior to sealing

during and after sealing explosive atmosphere exists behind Inertization of goaf Knowledge of goaf behaviour Knowledge of possible incendive Monitoring of atmosphere of goaf Operating procedure for mine while seals sources in goaf Stone dusting of accessible goaf edge Awareness of risk

Competence Evacuation procedure Flooding or inertization to quell fire prior to sealing Minimisation of personnel Monitoring of goaf atmosphere to determine progress of heatings Operating procedure Prohibition of conventional sealing methods once fire is active in gassy goaf Remote sealing installation (e.g.. fly ash seals) Sealing at surface

Speed of sealing air not passing to other active

Competence Design of seals Gas detector activated equipment Gas monitoring in adjacent Location of seals to be ventilated by Maintenance of seals Monitoring of seal conditions Operating procedure shutdown working places workplaces Awareness of risk

Evacuation of mine until goaf becomes inert, if a heating is underway Inertization of goaf atmosphere Monitoring/interpretation of atmosphere behind seals Provision of well located sampling points through seals Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf Maintenance of seals

Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Provision of adequate barrier pillars between panels and from main headings Sealing of surface ingress points by blanket dozing and borehole plugging Use of pressure equalisation chambers Working mine on panel system Awareness of risk

Sealing of overlying workings Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf Maintenance of seals Modification of ventilation circuit at sealing sites to rescue pressure gradients Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Provision of pressure balance chambers Avoiding of changing conditions of ventilation during sealing as far as is practicable

Awareness of risk Competence Monitoring of goaf gas conditions Monitoring of ventilation Operating procedure Speed of sealing

Design of seals to withstand wind blast

Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Rapid repair of seals Competence

Design of seals Early warning of heatings from goaf gas monitoring Evacuation procedure Inertization of goaf atmosphere Minimum number of entries to each panel Monitoring of goaf gas during sealing operations Operating procedure Provision of preparatory seals Provision of stockpiled sealing materials at seal sites Sealing at preparatory site Simultaneous erection of all seals Speed of sealing Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf atmosphere Maintenance of seals Monitoring of atmosphere behind seals Monitoring of seals Awareness of risk

Competence Evacuation procedure

Flooding or inertization to quell fire prior to sealing Minimisation of personnel Monitoring of goaf atmosphere to determine progress of heatings Operating procedure Prohibition of conventional sealing methods once fire is active in goaf containing methane Remote sealing installation (e.g.. fly ash seals) Sealing at surface Speed of sealing Awareness of risk

Competence Evacuation procedure Flooding or inertization to quell fire prior to sealing Minimisation of personnel Monitoring of goaf atmosphere to determine progress of heatings Operating procedure Prohibition of conventional sealing methods once fire is active in gassy goaf Remote sealing installation (e.g.. fly ash seals) Sealing at surface Speed of sealing Adequate ventilation

Design of seals to withstand wind blast Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active workplaces Noxious gas monitoring behind seals

Noxious gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Competence

Monitoring of goaf behaviour during sealing Monitoring of noxious gases in goaf during sealing Operating procedure Self contained breathing equipment competence Self contained breathing equipment procedure Use of self contained breathing equipment Competence

Monitoring of noxious gases Operating procedure Self contained breathing equipment competence Self contained breathing equipment procedure Use of self contained breathing equipment Adequate ventilation

Competence Design of seals Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active working places Maintenance of seals Monitoring of noxious gas behind seals Monitoring of seal conditions Noxious gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Operating procedure

Design of seals to withstand wind blasts expected Minimisation of personnel in vicinity of seals likely to be affected Proper construction of seals Competence

Operating procedure Proper tools and equipment Competence

Design of seals Operating procedure Adequate rib support

Adequate roof support Competence Design of seals Operating procedure Competence

Operating procedure Design of seals to withstand blast effects

Knowledge of goaf behaviour Minimisation of personnel involved with job Monitoring of goaf during sealing Operating procedure Adequate ventilation

Design of seals to withstand wind blasts

Gas detector activated equipment shutdown Gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active working places Inertization of goaf

Knowledge of goaf behaviour Knowledge of possible incendive sources in goaf Monitoring of atmosphere of goaf during and after sealing Operating procedure for mine while explosive atmosphere exists behind seals Stone dusting of accessible goaf edge and seals area prior to sealing Competence

Design of seals Gas detector activated equipment shutdown Gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces Location of seals to be ventilated by air not passing to other active working places Maintenance of seals Monitoring of seal conditions Operating procedure Awareness of risk

Evacuation of mine until goaf becomes inert, if a heating is underway Inertization of goaf atmosphere Monitoring/interpretation of atmosphere behind seals Provision of well located sampling points through seals Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf Maintenance of seals Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Provision of adequate barrier pillars between panels and from main headings Sealing of surface ingress points by blanket dozing and borehole plugging Use of pressure equalisation chambers Working mine on panel system Awareness of risk

Sealing of overlying workings Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf Maintenance of seals Modification of ventilation circuit at sealing sites to rescue pressure gradients Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Provision of pressure balance chambers

Avoiding of changing conditions of ventilation during sealing as far as is practicable

Awareness of risk Competence Monitoring of goaf gas conditions Monitoring of ventilation Operating procedure Speed of sealing Design of seals to withstand wind blast

Monitoring of goaf atmosphere Rapid repair of seals Competence

Design of seals Early warning of heatings from goaf gas monitoring Evacuation procedure Inertization of goaf atmosphere Minimum number of entries to each panel Monitoring of goaf gas during sealing operations Operating procedure Provision of preparatory seals Provision of stockpiled sealing materials at seal sites Sealing at preparatory site Simultaneous erection of all seals Speed of sealing Awareness of risk

Inertization of goaf atmosphere Maintenance of seals

Monitoring of atmosphere behind seals Monitoring of seals

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Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Blowing Over Floor General Shaft Equipping Probe Drilling Sub Activity Blowing Over Floor Blowing Over Floor Brace Operations Lining and Support Surface Muck Disposal Hazard Charging and Firing Shots Muck Excavation Use of Electrical Equipment Mechanism

Eye Injuries From Propelled Material Thrown Up By Blowpipe Dirt And Grit High Dust Levels Contamination Of Intake Air

Blowing Over Floor

High Dust Levels

Dust Raised By Blow Pipe

Blowing Over Floor

Ignition Of Gas

Static Discharge From Blowpipe In Presence Of Gas

Blowing Over Floor

Unexpected Explosion

Blowpipe Contacts Unexploded Detonator In Butt Heavy Material Handling Mishaps At Brace Level

Brace Operations

Crushing And Contusion Injuries To Personnel

Brace Operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falling

Falling From Headframe

Brace Operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falling

Falling From Headframe

Brace Operations

Injuries To Personnel From Falling

Falling Into Shaft From Brace

Brace Operations

Unexpected Explosion

Brace Operations

Unexpected Explosion Unexpected Explosion

Inductive Initiation Of Primed Explosives During Loading For Transport Down Shaft Rough Handling Of Explosives During Loading For Transp Stray Current Or Static Electrical Initiation Of Primed Explosives During Loading For Transport Down Shaft Blast Damage To Ventilation Apparatus

Charging and Firing Shots

Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Fumes

Charging and Firing Shots

Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Fumes

Inadequate Ventilation Arrangements

Charging and Firing Shots

Blast Damage Causing Follow On Hazards To Personnel Blast Damage Causing Follow On Hazards To Personnel

Damage To Collar And Surface Equipment Through Flyrock And/Or Overpressure Damage To Lining Through Flyrock And/Or Vibration

Charging and Firing Shots

Charging and Firing Shots

Blast Damage Causing Follow On Hazards To Personnel Blast Damage Causing Follow On Hazards To Personnel

Damage To Stage And Apparatus Through Flyrock And/Or Overpressure Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen Shafts Due To Blast Shock/Vibration Leading To Flooding

Charging and Firing Shots

Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots

Eye Injuries From Propelled Blowing Out Shotholes With Stone And Grit Blowpipe Prior To Charging High Noise Levels Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out Holes Prior To Charging Misfires Blow Out Of Unexploded Charges

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Cut Offs

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Detonator Lead Wires Broken During Charging Faulty Initiator

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Fly Rock Damage To Firing Line

Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires

Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel Type Leads Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken During Charging Short Circuiting On Floor

Charging and Firing Shots Charging and Firing Shots

Misfires Misfires

Drilling Out

Eye Injury From Grit And Spray Eye Injury From Grit And Spray

Contaminated Intake Air

Drilling Out

Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up By Drills Or Hoses

Drilling Out

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out Drilling Out

Gas Ignition Gas Ignition

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Skin Disorders

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Slipping And Tripping

Drilling Out

General Injuries Due To Environment

Strains And Sprains

Drilling Out

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Drilling Out

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust By Drills

Drilling Out

High Noise Levels

Background Noise

Drilling Out

High Noise Levels

Drill Noise

Drilling Out Drilling Out

Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel

Air Or Water Turned On To Open Ended Hose Inadvertently Blown Out Hoses

Drilling Out

Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To Personnel

Over Pressure

Drilling Out

Parted Couplings

Drilling Out

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Drill Exhausts

Drilling Out

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Equipment Associated With Drills

Drilling Out

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Equipment Associated With Drills

Drilling Out

Operator Entanglement With Hose Whip Hoses Or Drills

Drilling Out

Operator Entanglement With Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Hoses Or Drills

Drilling Out

Uncontrolled Movement Of Accidents While Unloading Materials And/Or Equipment Equipment At Shaft Bottom Causing Crushing And Contusions Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Sides During Drilling Materials And/Or Equipment Causing Crushing And Contusions Uncontrolled Movement Of Falling Equipment Or Material In Materials And/Or Equipment Shaft Causing Crushing And Contusions

Drilling Out

Drilling Out

Drilling Out

Unexpected Contact With Explosives

Drilling Into Butts Containing Misfires

Furnishing Installation

Chemical Absorption By Personnel

Contact With Noxious Chemicals Such As Protective Coatings Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing Installation

Chemical Absorption By Personnel

Contact With Noxious Chemicals Such As Protective Coatings Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing Installation

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries

Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Fall Down Shaft After Snagging On Obstructions

Furnishing Installation

Falls By Personnel

Personnel Fall From Furnishings During Installation Procedure

Furnishing Installation

Fire In Flammable Furnishings

Ignition By Naked Flame

Furnishing Installation

Fire In Flammable Furnishings

Ignition By Sparks Falling From Surface

Furnishing Installation

High Dust Levels Causing Lung Damage And Eye Injuries Noxious Fumes Causing Personnel Injury

Dust From Drilling And Grinding Operations As Furnishings Are Fixed To Shaft Walls Fumes From Paints, Sealers And Protective Coatings Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing Installation

General Shaft Equipping

Asphyxiation

Dual Failure Of Power Supply To Winders And Fan Stranding Personnel In Gassy Shaft

General Shaft Equipping

Crushing And Contusion Injuries To Personnel

Collapse Of Pipes Or Cables On To Personnel

General Shaft Equipping

Crushing And Contusion Injuries To Personnel

Collapse Of Pipes Or Cables On To Personnel

General Shaft Equipping

Drowning

Failure Of Power Supply To Winders And Pumps Leaving Personnel Stranded At Bottom Of Wet Shaft

General Shaft Equipping

Drowning

Failure Of Winding Equipment Leaving Personnel Stranded At Bottom Of Wet Shaft

General Shaft Equipping

Inefficient Personal Injury Amelioration Provisions

Inadequate Recovery From Shaft Of Injured Personnel

General Shaft Equipping

Inefficient Personal Injury Amelioration Provisions

Inadequate Surface Facilities

General Shaft Equipping

Inefficient Personal Injury Amelioration Provisions

Inadequate Transfer Arrangements

Lining and Support

Asphyxiation Of Personnel

Contamination Of Intake Air By Asphyxiates

Lining and Support

Asphyxiation Of Personnel

Oxygen Deficient Or Contaminated Atmosphere At Lining Level

Lining and Support

Asphyxiation Of Personnel

Oxygen Deficient Or Contaminated Atmosphere At Lining Level

Lining and Support

Asphyxiation Of Personnel

Release Of Gases From Damaged Gas Containers

Lining and Support

Chemical Burns To Personnel

Contact With Concrete And/Or Additives

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Jammed Between Jamming Accidents Caused Stage And Lining When Stage Is By Shaft Conveyances Moved

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Struck By Conveyances Jamming Accidents Caused Passing Through Stage By Shaft Conveyances

Lining and Support Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Personnel Are Jammed Between Furnishings And Shaft Conveyances Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings

Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Break Loose And Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Furnishings

Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes And Cables Fall Down Shaft Through Rope Or Suspension Failure Or Improper Suspension Or Transport

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Concrete Kibble Falls Down Shaft Through Rope Or Suspension Failure Or Improper Suspension Or Loading

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Concrete Lining Fails And Falls Out Because Of Groundwater Flushing Through Pour

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Concrete Spilled Into Shaft From Burst Falling Main

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Concrete Spilled Into Shaft On To Personnel Due To Failure Of Kibble Dump Door Gates

Lining and Support Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Formwork Bursts Or Collapses As Concrete Is Poured Free Fall On To Personnel Of Spilled Concrete In Shaft Due To Tipping Of Concrete Kibble

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Timber/Steel Sets Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Timber/Steel Sets Fall As They Are Being Placed In Position

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Injuries From Lining Materials

Timber/Steel Sets Fall Down Shaft Through Rope Or Suspension Failure Or Improper Suspension Or Loading

Lining and Support

Crushing, Contusion And Wall Spalling Or Collapse As Jamming Injuries From Wall Formwork Or Lining Is Being Failures Placed

Lining and Support

Falls By Personnel

Falling From Sinking Stage During Lining Activities

Lining and Support

Fire In Timber Supports

Ignition By Naked Flame

Lining and Support

High Dust Levels Causing Eye And Lung Injuries

Rebound From "Dry" Shotcreting Machine Operations

Lining and Support

High Velocity Spray Of Concrete Strikes Personnel

Mixing Kettle Bursts

Lining and Support

High Velocity Spray Of Concrete Strikes Personnel

Mixing Kettle Bursts

Lining and Support

High Velocity Spray Of Concrete Strikes Personnel Ignition Of Gas

Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound

Lining and Support

Metal/Metal Sparking Presence Of Gas

Lining and Support

Ignition Of Gas

Naked Flame In Presence Of Flammable Gas

Lining and Support

Ignition Of Gas

Static Sparking From Shotcrete Machine Or Hoses In Presence Of Gas

Lining and Support

Ignition Of Gas

Welding/Cutting Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Lining and Support

Immersion Or Drowning Of Personnel Caused By Flooding Of Shaft

Failure Of Ice In Frozen Shafts Through Inadequate Formation

Lining and Support

Immersion Or Drowning Of Personnel Caused By Flooding Of Shaft

Failure Of Shaft Lining Under External Hydrostatic Pressure

Lining and Support

Injuries To Personnel Through Dropping Of Formwork

Curb Ring Or Other Form Supports (Bolts, Stirrup Hangers, Etc.) Fail

Lining and Support

Injuries To Personnel Through Dropping Of Formwork

Support Ropes Fail

Lining and Support

Injuries To Personnel Through Dropping Of Formwork

Support Ropes Fail

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Lining and Support

Injuries To Personnel Through Dropping Of Formwork Or Associated Items To Personnel Injuries Through Dropping Of Formwork Or Associated Items To Personnel Injuries Through Dropping Of Formwork Or Associated Items

Form Key Or Other Objects Dropped During Stripping Form Slips Off Lining When Key Is Removed Suspension Gear Is Overstressed While Attempting To Pull Form From Adhering Lining

Lining and Support

Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Damage And/Or Poisoning Of Personnel

Leakage Of Refrigerant Gases From Shaft Freezing Plant. (e.g. Ammonia)

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Excavating Equipment Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators Excavating Equipment Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators Equipment Excavating Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Excavating Equipment Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators Eye Injuries From Grit And Spray Eye Injuries From Grit And Spray

Incompetent Operation Of Excavator

Malfunction Of Excavator

Muck Pile Operators In Wrong Locations Poor Visibility For Excavator Operator

Contamination Of Intake Air

Muck Excavation

Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up During Muck Loading

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Falling Muck Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operations Falling Muck Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operations Falling Muck Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operations

Loaded Kibble Accelerated Jerkily

Loaded Kibble Snagged At Stage Or Collar Level

Muck Excavation

Mud/Rocks Adhering To Exterior Sides Or Bottom Of Kibble Falls Off During Wind

Muck Excavation

Falling Muck Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operations

Overloading Of Kibbles

Muck Excavation

Muck Excavation

Falling Mullock Crushing Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators Falling Mullock Crushing Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators Falling Sides Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Muck Pile Rolls Down On Operators Muck Spillage At Surface Falls Down Shaft

Muck Excavation

Wall Rock Collapse As Muck Pile Is Lowered

Muck Excavation

Falling Sides Causing Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Wall Rock Collapse Through Blast Damage

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Internal Combustion Engine Ignition Of Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Metal To Metal Sparking In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

Gas Ignition

Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Gas

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Skin Disorders

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Slipping And Tripping

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Strains And Sprains

Muck Excavation

General Injuries Due To Environment

Strains And Sprains

Muck Excavation

High Airborne Dust Levels

Contamination Of Intake Air

Muck Excavation

High Airborne Dust Levels

Production Of Dust During Loading Of Muck

Muck Excavation

High Noise Levels

Background Noise

Muck Excavation

High Noise Levels

Excavator Noise

Muck Excavation

Internal Combustion Engine Internal Combustion Engine Excavator Fumes Emissions

Muck Excavation

Kibble Movement Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Incorrect Securing Of Rope To Kibble

Muck Excavation

Kibble Movement Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Kibble Lands On Operators

Muck Excavation

Kibble Movement Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Kibble Rolls Over On Muck Pile

Muck Excavation

Kibble Movement Causes Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators

Kibble Rolls Over On Muck Pile

Muck Excavation

Lubrication Fumes

Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Products From Pneumatic Excavator Exhausts

Muck Excavation

Unexpected Contact With Explosives

Excavating Into Unshot Explosives

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Drowning Of Personnel Due Incorrect Topographical Location To Flooding Of Operation From Surface Run Off

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Collar And Pre-Sink Lining

High Water Pressures Outside Lining

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Collar And Pre-Sink Lining Failure And/Or Collapse Of Collar And Pre-Sink Lining

Improperly Executed Lining Construction Unexpectedly Weak Ground

Construction

Collar And Pre-Sink Lining

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Problems

Fires And Explosions Arising From Fires

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Problems Surface Equipment Failure And Problems

Formwork Failure Mobile Equipment Mishaps (Excluding Cranes On Sinking/Winding Duties)

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure And Problems

Structural Failure

Pressure Grouting

Environmental Pollution Causing Poisoning

Grout Chemicals Find Way Into Groundwater And Drainage Regimes

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From Grouting Chemicals

Spray Or Spillage Of Hazardous Chemicals

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses Blowouts

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses Blowouts

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Hose Couplings Part Causing Blowouts Spray And Lashing

Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Standpipe Packer Failure Leading Blowouts To Standpipes And Hoses Jet Lashing Out Of The Grout Hole

Pressure Grouting Pressure Grouting

Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts Wall, Floor And Lining Damage Causing Risk To Personnel

System Blockages Grout In Excess Quantities And Pressure Fractures Wall And Floor Rock And/Or Shaft Lining

Probe Drilling

Drill Blowback Personnel Injuries

Probe Drill Strikes High Pressure Aquifer And Blow Outs

Probe Drilling

Drowning Of Personnel Due Probe Drill Strikes Large Aquifer To Flooding Of Shaft With Uncontrolled Outflow

Probe Drilling

Personnel Injuries From Unexpected Large Gas Inflows

Probe Drill Strikes Major Gas Feeder

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel At Collar Level Impact Injuries To Personnel Showered By Spilled Muck During Tipping

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Caught In Kibble Impact Injuries To Personnel Tipping Mechanism

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Caught In Kibble Impact Injuries To Personnel Tipping Mechanism

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Crushed By Landing Impact Injuries To Personnel Kibble Or Moving Kibble At Surface Level Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Injured By Mobile Impact Injuries To Personnel Equipment Used In Muck Disposal Operations Crushing, Contusion And Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Impact Injuries To Personnel Other Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On Dumps

Surface Muck Disposal

Surface Muck Disposal

Surface Muck Disposal

Crushing, Contusion And Spilled Muck Showers Into Shaft Impact Injuries To Personnel Unexpected Explosion Detonation Of Unexploded Charges Loaded Out In Muck As It Is Tipped, Dumped Or Levelled

Surface Muck Disposal

Use of Electrical Equipment

Electrocution

Contact With Live Parts

Use of Electrical Equipment

Electrocution

Damage To Equipment And Cables By Flyrock, Etc. Exposing Live Parts

Use of Electrical Equipment

Electrocution

Inadequate Earthing Arrangements During Welding Procedures

Use of Electrical Equipment

Electrocution

Indirect Contact

Use of Electrical Equipment

Fire

Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Electrical Equipment Malfunction (E.g.. Arc Ignites Timber Buntons)

Use of Electrical Equipment

Fire

Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Electrical Equipment Malfunction (E.g.. Arc Ignites Timber Buntons) Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Use of Electrical Equipment

Unexpected Explosion

Winding

Asphyxiation

Lowering Of Personnel Into An Irrespirable Atmosphere

Winding

Collision With Collar Doors

Doors Unopened During Wind

Winding

Collision With Collar Doors

Premature Closing Of Doors

Winding

Conveyance Attachments Failure

Corrosion Of Attachments

Winding

Conveyance Attachments Failure

Fatigue Of Attachments

Winding

Conveyance Attachments Failure

Wear Of Attachments

Winding

Conveyance Failures

Conveyance Damage Due To Collision In Shaft

Winding

Conveyance Failures

Conveyance Fails Through Overloading

Winding Winding

Conveyance Failures Conveyance Failures

Conveyance Fails Through Overloading Corrosion Of Conveyance

Winding Winding

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Overwinding Of Personnel And Collision In Conveyance Crushing, Contusion And Struck By Objects Falling Down Jamming Of Personnel In Shaft Conveyance

Winding

Winding

Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Of Personnel In Conveyance Drowning

Struck By Other Equipment In Conveyance Lowering Of Personnel Into Flooded Shaft

Winding

Falls By Personnel

Collision With Collar Doors While Transporting Personnel

Winding

Falls By Personnel

Conveyances Strike Obstruction In Shaft While Transporting Personnel And Tip

Winding

Falls By Personnel

Fall From Conveyance While Alighting On Stage

Winding

Falls By Personnel

Kibble Rolls Over Upon Landing On Uneven Bottom

Winding Winding

Falls By Personnel Falls By Personnel

Overloading Of Conveyance With Personnel Overwinding While Transporting Personnel

Winding

Falls By Personnel

Overwinding While Transporting Personnel

Winding Winding

Falls By Personnel Falls By Personnel

Winding Winding

Falls By Personnel Hang Up And Subsequent Uncontrolled Release Of Guide Frames Hang Up And Subsequent Uncontrolled Release Of Guide Frames

Personnel Riding On Side Ob Kibble Slipping From Conveyance While Alighting At Brace And Falling Through Collar Doors Into Shaft Slipping On Muck While Riding On Loaded Kibble Deterioration Of Guide Shoes

Winding

Guide Deterioration

Winding

Hang Up And Subsequent Uncontrolled Release Of Guide Frames

Incorrect Installation Of Guides And Frames

Winding

Headframe Problems Causing Potential For Personnel Injuries Headframe Problems Causing Potential For Personnel Injuries Headframe Problems Causing Potential For Personnel Injuries

Fire Damage To Structure

Winding

Lightning Strike

Winding

Sheaves Cause Rope Damage

Winding

Headframe Problems Causing Potential For Personnel Injuries Headframe Problems Causing Potential For Personnel Injuries

Structural Deterioration

Winding

Structural Failure Through Overloading

Winding

Obstructions In Winding Path

Conveyances Strike Obstruction In Shaft

Winding

Obstructions In Winding Path

Conveyances Strike Obstruction In Shaft

Winding

Obstructions In Winding Path

Brake System Failure

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Controller Failure

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Incorrect Controller Settings

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Incorrect Indexing

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Incorrect Location Of Stage In Shaft Incorrect Signal Given

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Limit Switch Failure

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Operator fatigue

Winding

Overwinding Accidents

Overspeed Landing

Winding

Winding

Rope Malfunctions Causing Excessive Wear Potential For Injury To Personnel Rope Malfunctions Causing Fatigue Potential For Injury To Personnel Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage And Jamming On Potential For Injury To Winder Drum Through Failure To Personnel Correctly Book

Winding

Winding

Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage And Jamming On Potential For Injury To Winder Drum Through Failure To Personnel Correctly Book

Winding

Winding

Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage From Kinking Potential For Injury To Personnel Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage Through Excessive Potential For Injury To Bending Strain Personnel

Winding

Winding

Rope Malfunctions Causing Potential For Injury To Personnel Rope Malfunctions Causing Potential For Injury To Personnel

Rope Damage Through Inadequate Lubrication, Corrosion Etc. Rope Failure At Capell

Winding

Winding

Rope Malfunctions Causing Potential For Injury To Personnel Rope Malfunctions Causing Potential For Injury To Personnel

Rope Spin Causing Load Spin In Shaft Rope Stretch Through Jamming Of Conveyance In Shaft During Wind

Winding

Unexpected Explosion

Collision With Collar Doors While Transporting Explosives

Winding

Unexpected Explosion

Conveyances Strike Obstructions In Shaft And Tip While Transporting Explosives

Winding

Unexpected Explosion

Overwinding While Transporting Explosives

Winding

Unexpected Explosion

Overwinding While Transporting Explosives

Winding

Winder Failures

Brake Application Failures

Winding

Winder Failures

Brake Component Failures

Winding

Winder Failures

Drum Collapse

Winding

Winder Failures

Drum Shaft Failure

Winding

Winder Failures

Electrical Component Failures

Winding Winding

Winder Failures Winder Failures

Foundation Failure Gearing Failure

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LEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Drilling Out Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Winding Control Eye protection if necessary Operating procedure Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Dumping procedure Location of dumps Surface dust suppression Adequate ventilation of sinking floor Breathing protection if necessary Use of air and water in dry conditions Adequate ventilation to remove gas Earthing arrangement Selection of materials Inspection for lead wires or initiating tubes Operating procedure Adequate lighting of working area Material handling procedure Personnel competence Prohibited areas designated Signalling communication arrangements Slinging and lifting of loads Adequate guarding of stairs and working areas on headframe Adequate lighting of working areas

Furnishing Installation Pressure Grouting

References

Use of harnesses if required Adequate guarding of brace entries to shaft Adequate lighting of brace Brace procedure Proper operation of collar doors Use of harness if required Handling procedure Location of radio transmitters State of primers Loading/transport procedure Containers used Earthing of electrical equipment Handling procedure State of primers apparatus Blast design Location and protection of ventilation Operating procedure Restoration of ventilation Adequate ventilation system to ensure rapid removal and dilution of fumes at muck pile level Inspection after blast Watering down of muck pile Blast design Blast practice Collar procedure during blasting Blast design Blast practice Lining design Standback distance of lining from blast Timing of blast Blast design Blast practice Stage design Stage location procedure Blast design Blast practice Emergency egress provisions Inspection after blast

Eye protection if necessary Operating procedure Ear protection if necessary Operating procedure Competence Operating procedure Proper confinement of charges Proper placement of charge column and detonator Care in use of delays Competence Operating procedure Shot pattern design Charging procedure Competence Continuity checks Competence Maintenance Operating procedure, initiator checks Selection/design Blast design Check line for continuity prior Competence Operating procedure Protect firing line to firing Competence Connection type Operating procedure Charging procedure Avoidance of high voltage circuits Competence Operating procedure Proper joints in wet conditions Shotfiring circuit design Operating procedure Protective equipment if required Drill design/selection Operating procedure Protective equipment, if required As for static discharge

Design of electrical equipment Inspection of equipment Maintenance of equipment As for static discharge Selection of materials As for static discharge Contraband control Cutting/welding arrangements Adequate ventilation in shaft Adequate ventilation of dilute gas emitted near sinking floor Antistatic materials Competence Inspections monitoring for gas Operating procedure Reporting of gas procedure Adequate bathing facilities Cleansing of clothing Materials selection Protective clothing Provision of medicinals (such as barrier cream) Adequate dewatering Adequate lighting Footwear selection Housekeeping Operating care Standard of floor clean up Competence Drilling procedure Equipment handling arrangements Equipment selection Operator fitness Adherence to dust standards Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Dumping procedure Location of dumps Suppression of dust from other operations at upper levels in the shaft Surface dust suppression

Adequate ventilation of drilling floor Adherence to dust standards Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Dust suppression on drills Proper maintenance of drills and suppressors Equipment design/selection Exposure limitation Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Drill design/selection Exposure limitation Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Competence Operating procedure Inspection of hoses Maintenance of hoses Prevention of damage to hoses Proper hose construction Proper hose installation Compressor maintenance Compressor settings Pressure regulators Coupling design Examination of equipment prior to drilling Fitting compatibility Installation of coupling locks Adequate ventilation of work area Allowable fume limits Drill design/selection Drill maintenance Fume auditing Lubricant type Lubricator design/selection Lubricator maintenance Adequate ventilation of work area Equipment design/selection Equipment maintenance

Fume auditing Lubricant design/selection Lubricant type Non pressurisation of loose hoses Procedure Securing of hoses Drill design Operating procedure Proper clothing in good repair Supervisor's checks Adequate lighting Conveyance design Operating procedure Signalling/communications Adequate support of sides Inspection of walls Limitation of exposed walls Proper barring down of sides as excavation proceeds in shaft Limitations on concurrent activities Proper conveyances Proper equipment handling and securing and procedure Security at collar level Security at stage level Signalling communication arrangements Adequate dewatering of floor to allow inspection Alternatives to detonators Blowing over floor Competence Correct reporting and treatment of misfires Explosive type Inspection of cleaned floor Operating procedure Prohibition of drilling in butt holes Proper clean up after blast and load Application procedure Chemical register Knowledge of chemicals used

Protective equipment if required Selection of materials Clear winding path Guide provision Materials transport arrangement Slinging and suspension procedure Design of working platform Installation procedure Use of safety harness if required Control on contraband Fire fighting provision Limitation on naked flames Welding and cutting procedure Control of flammable materials near shaft collar Fire fighting provision Surface cutting and welding procedure Surface environment Surface housekeeping Adequate ventilation Protective equipment is required Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation Chemical register Protective equipment if required Selection of materials Ventilation auditing Alternate means of egress Alternative ventilation arrangements Emergency power supply for fan Design of pipe ranges and cable runs including method of support Inspection procedure Installation procedure Maintenance procedure

Design of ducting arrangements including method of support Inspection procedure Installation procedure Maintenance procedure Alternate method of egress other than stage winder Emergency power supply Emergency power supply for pumps Provision of means of escape from sinking stage to shaft floor Pumping arrangements Alternate means of egress by stage winder Provision of means of escape from sinking stage to shaft floor Pumping arrangements Arrangements for emergency egress from shaft Equipment for transport in shaft Procedure for transport of injured personnel in shaft Provision of first aid personnel Provision of properly equipped first aid room Provision of access to site Provision of evacuation arrangement to doctor/hospital Provision of external communications arrangements Adequate design Chemical register Emergency egress Procedures for use in shafts Storage arrangements for contaminants Adequate ventilation Emergency egress Maintenance of ventilation standards

Signalling/communications Ventilation auditing Ventilation monitoring Emergency egress Signalling/communication Storage and operating procedure for gas containers Concreting procedures Proper use of additives Protective clothing if required Register of chemicals Selection of chemicals Prohibited areas Signalling/communication arrangement Stage design Stage winding procedure Guarding of conveyance passageways through stage Operating procedure Prohibited areas Signalling/communication arrangement Stage design Winding procedure Operating procedure Prohibited locations Brace procedure

Correct rope selection

Correct suspension selection

Installation procedure

Materials transport arrangement Rope and suspension maintenance/inspection Slinging procedure

Suspension procedure Unloading procedure Brace procedure Correct rope selection Correct suspension selection Materials transport arrangement Rope and suspension maintenance/inspection Slinging procedure Suspension procedure Correct rope selection Kibble design Kibble loading procedure Kibble maintenance Kibble suspension Rope and suspension maintenance Transport procedure Groundwater diversion arrangements Operating procedure Wall preparation prior to pouring Design/installation of concrete piping Inspection of falling mains Maintenance of falling mains Operating procedure Door gate design Kibble design Kibble inspection Kibble maintenance Operating procedure Brace procedure Kibble loading arrangement Design of formwork Operating procedure Clear winding path Kibble design Kibble guide arrangement Kibble suspension arrangement Kibble winding procedure Maintenance of equipment Signalling/communication arrangement Brace procedure

Correct rope selection Material landing/unloading procedure Material transport arrangements Rope and suspension maintenance Rope inspection Signalling procedure/codes Slinging procedure Suspension procedure Brace procedure Correct rope selection Material landing/unloading procedure Material transport arrangements Rope and suspension maintenance Rope inspection Signalling procedure/codes Slinging procedure Suspension procedure Baring down walls to solid during excavation Excavation and blast design Form and lining placement procedure Placement of temporary support as required as walls are exposed during excavation Operating procedure Safety harnesses if required Stage deck housekeeping Stage design Control of contraband Fire fighting provisions Limitation on naked flames Welding and cutting procedures Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Protective equipment if required Shotcreting equipment design Concrete transport design

Mixing kettle design Operating procedure Protective equipment if required System inspection System maintenance Protective equipment if required Shotcreting procedure Adequate ventilation Operating procedure Selection of materials Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation to Control of contraband dilute/remove gas Limitation of naked flames Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation Selection of equipment Selection of materials Shotcreting equipment earthing Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation Ventilation auditing Welding/cutting procedure in shaft and above shaft Communications in shaft Emergency egress Freeze design Freeze execution Monitoring procedure Communications in shaft Emergency egress External pressure reduction methods Hydrology quantification Lining design Control of concrete pressure build up during pour concrete pour procedure Curb ring design Form support design Operating procedure Adequate form transport apparatus Correct rope condition

Correct rope selection Form suspension design Link design Link maintenance Operating procedure Rope maintenance Signalling/communication arrangements Form design Safety attachment to key Stripping procedure Form design Safety attachment of form Stripping procedure Form design Pull limitation Signalling/communication arrangements Stripping procedure Suspension gear maintenance Suspension gear rating Emergency procedure Leakage sensor alarms Location of plant Plant auditing Plant maintenance Plant ventilation System shut down controls Operating procedure Operator competence Restriction of personnel to operate Excavator design Excavator inspection Excavator maintenance Floor supervision Mucking procedure Adequate lighting Adequate ventilation to remove dust, fumes and vapours Operating procedure Protective equipment if required Operating procedure Protective equipment if required

Competence Winding procedure to avoid jerky cycles Competence Kibble guides design Winding procedure to include due care at these levels Braceman to check for adhering material and remove it before kibble is lowered Floorman to check for adhering material and remove it before kibble is signalled away Excavator operator's procedure to include no overloading Floormen not to signal away overloaded kibbles Proper excavation sequence to avoid steep muck faces Kibble dumping design Kibble unloading procedure Provision of collar doors or deflectors Inspection of walls Placement of temporary support as required Progressive barring down of walls as muck pile is lowered Blast design Inspection of walls Placement of temporary support as required Progressive barring down of walls as muck pile is lowered Adequate ventilation Design of electrical equipment Earthing arrangement Electrical protection Inspection of equipment Inspections for gas Maintenance of equipment Monitoring Operating procedure

Reporting of gas Adequate ventilation Design of engine Earthing arrangement Engine shutdown provision Inspection of engine Inspections for gas Maintenance of engine Monitoring Operating procedure Reporting of gas Adequate ventilation Earthing arrangement Inspections for gas Monitoring Reporting of gas Selection of materials Adequate ventilation Contraband control Cutting/welding/grinding arrangements Earthing arrangement Inspections for gas Limitation on naked flames Monitoring Reporting of gas Adequate ventilation Earthing arrangement Inspections for gas Monitoring Reporting of gas Selection of materials Adequate bathing facilities Cleansing of clothing Materials selection Protective clothing Provision of medicinals (such as barrier cream) Adequate dewatering Adequate lighting Footwear selection Housekeeping Operating care Standard of floor clean up Competence Drilling procedure Equipment handling arrangements

Equipment selection Operator fitness Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Dust suppression arrangements Location of dumps Surface dumping procedure Ventilation design Adequate ventilation of muck pile Auditing of dust Breathing protection if necessary Dust suppression Equipment selection/design Limitation of personal exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Excavator design/selection Limitation of personal exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment to be provided and worn if required Adequate ventilation of work area Allowable fume levels Engine design Engine Maintenance Engine operation procedure Fume auditing Protective equipment if required Braceman to check connections and hooks Competence Design of connector Operating procedure Competence Floor supervision Signalling/communication arrangements Winding procedure Competence

Kibble design Kibble loading procedure Muck pile excavation sequence Proper muck pile land procedure Proper muck pile landing location Adequate ventilation of work area Excavator design Excavator maintenance Fume auditing Lubricant type Protective devices if required Inspection after firing Operator vigilance during mucking Procedure on discovery of unshot explosives Adequate drainage design Personnel evacuation Proper drainage maintenance Pumping arrangements Adequate drainage design and performance Assessment of catchment conditions Avoidance of flood prone areas Design of shaft collar Pluviographic assessment Adequate design for conditions Depressurising arrangements Hydro geological study Adherence to design Quality control of lining materials Adherence to design Proper geotechnical study Proper lining design Adherence to design during construction Excavation design Inspection of ground

Proper geotechnical study Temporary support methods Competence Location of flammable materials storage Provision of fire fighting equipment Site clearing Site housekeeping Concrete pouring procedure Design of forms Competence Correct operating procedure Equipment inspection Equipment maintenance Suitable working surface Utilisation of suitable machines Adequate design Correct civil preparation of site Equipment inspection Equipment maintenance Proper assembly Grout campaign design Operating procedure Pollutant storage Pollutant treatment Register of chemicals Selection of chemicals Spillage containment Understanding of groundwater and drainage regimes Adequate ventilation of working and mixing areas Grout campaign design Operating procedure Protective equipment to be worn Register of chemicals Selection of chemicals Grouting pressure Operating procedure Physical shielding Pressure monitoring/relief Protective devices Specification of grout pumps

Specification of hose and pipes Coupling design Coupling locks Grout campaign design Operating procedure Pressure monitoring relief Grout campaign design Operating procedure Packer design Pressure monitoring/relief Safety chains Operating procedure Pressure monitoring/relief Design of shaft lining to resist grouting pressure Grout campaign design Limit grouting pressure Operating procedure Design of drills used Hydrological assessment of shaft area Provision of standpipe blowout protection if high pressures are expected Drill only through valve equipped standpipes if high flows are expected Emergency egress from shaft floor Hydrological assessment of shaft area Provision of standpipe valves Adequate ventilation Emergency egress provisions Provision of standpipe blowout protection and control Strata assessment Design of tipping mechanism Overloading prohibition Prohibited areas designated during tipping Provision of guarding Tripping procedure Equipment maintenance procedure

Prohibited areas designated during tipping Provision of guarding Tipping procedure Prohibited areas designated Provision of guarding Tipping and landing procedure Designation of prohibited areas Disposal procedure Personnel competence Adequate area lighting in dark hours Disposal procedure Mobile equipment inspection Mobile equipment maintenance Mobile equipment selection Collar sealing/deflection arrangements Tipping procedure Disposal procedure for misfired material recovered Operator vigilance Underground misfire procedure Design of equipment Earth leakage protection Inspection, testing and maintenance Interlocking Proper installation Design of equipment Inspection, testing and maintenance Location of equipment Protection of equipment Operator competence Proper earthing arrangements and connections Design of equipment and system Earth fault limitation Inspection, testing and maintenance Fire fighting provisions

Location of equipment Maintenance, testing, inspection Protection of equipment Adequate ventilation Design of equipment Inspection of equipment Maintenance of equipment Protection of equipment Ventilation auditing Access to signal line/ communications during wind Adequate ventilation Shaft inspection procedure Speed of man winding Ventilation auditing Ventilation monitoring Braceman's procedure Design of door activation mechanism Maintenance of mechanism Testing of door mechanism Bracemen's procedure Design of door activation mechanism Maintenance of mechanism Testing of door mechanism Attachment design Attachment inspection Attachment maintenance Replacement criteria Attachment design Attachment inspection Attachment maintenance Proper load level Proper winding procedure Replacement criteria Attachment design Attachment inspection Attachment maintenance Proper load level Proper winding procedure Replacement criteria Proper guide arrangements Proper winding speeds and accelerations Winding procedure Conveyance design

Loading procedure Conveyance design Conveyance inspection Conveyance maintenance As for "Overwinding Accidents" Hazard in this same activity area Brace procedure Equipment/loading procedure Inspection and housekeeping in shaft Winding procedure Allowable equipment in conveyance during manriding Manriding procedure Access of signal line/ communications during wind Shaft inspection procedure Speed of man winding Testing winding procedure As for "Collision With Collar Doors" Hazard in this same activity area Manriding procedure Winding speed As for "Obstructions in Winding Path" hazard in this same actity area Design of conveyance Manriding procedure Access to signal line/ communications at stage Adequate lighting Manriding procedure Stage design Stage landing procedure Access to signal line/ communications Landing location Landing procedure Design of conveyance Manriding procedure As for "Overwinding Accidents" hazard in this same activity area Conveyance arresters in headframe Manriding procedure

Winding speed Manriding procedure Prohibition of side riding Landing procedure Manriding procedure Prohibition of manriding on loaded kibbles Design of guide shoes Inspection of guide shoes Maintenance of guide shoes Test winding procedure Design of guide shoes Design of guides Inspection of guides and furnishings Maintenance of guides Test winding procedure Design of guides and frames Inspections of guides Installation procedure Maintenance of guides Test winding procedure Fire fighting provision Flammable material storage Housekeeping Selection of materials Lightning earthing

Correct sheave design Fleeting angles Sheave inspection Sheave maintenance Wear monitoring Failure checks Inspection Maintenance Protective coatings Access to components Construction procedure Inspection Maintenance Operating procedure Structural design Clear winding path Design of shaft Guide and furnishings maintenance

Provision of guides Test winding procedure Brake system design Brake system maintenance Prevention of lubricant contamination of brake paths System testing Controller inspection Controller maintenance Controller testing Controller setting procedure Test winding after resetting controller Controller setting procedure Declutching procedures Indexing procedures Test winding after indexing Marking of location Procedure for moving stage Test winding Operator competence Signal code selection Signalling/communication procedure Correct limit switch location Correct limit switch setting Switch maintenance Switch testing Controller and limit switches Dead man control Medical/physical standards Operator competence Partial/total automation Winding procedure Controller settings Medical/physical standards Operator competence Maintenance Replacement criteria Selection of rope Maintenance Non destructive testing Replacement criteria Selection of rope Booking monitors Drum design Fleet angle Operating procedure

Rope inspection Rope installation procedure Rope maintenance Rope selection Inspection Maintenance Operating procedure Drum diameter Rope inspections Rope maintenance Rope selection Sheave diameter Rope inspection Rope lubrication Rope maintenance Capell inspection Capell installation procedure Capell maintenance Capell selection Limitation of winding shock through winding procedure Provision of anti-spin devices Rope installation procedure Rope selection Conveyance clearance in shaft Guide inspection Guide maintenance No obstructions in winding path Proper state guide arrangements Appropriate Winding speeds As for "Collision With Collar Doors" hazard in this same activity area Explosives transport procedure As for " Obstructions in Winding Path" hazard in this same activity area Explosive transport procedure Winding speed As for "Overwinding Accidents" hazard in this same activity section Containers used

Explosive transport procedure Winding speed Brake system design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Brake system design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure Drum design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure Proper spec. for duty Component design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure Component design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure System design Foundation design Installation procedure Component design Maintenance inspection Maintenance procedure Proper lubrication
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STRATA CONTROL HAZARDS

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Control of Multi Seam

Control of Ribs

Floor Control

Sub Activity
Control of Multi Seam

Hazard See under the Mine Design Activity - Control of Multiseam Interaction Injuries From Placing Support

Mechanism See under the Mine Design Activity - Control of Multiseam Interaction See under the "Roof Control" subactivity in this same strata control activity area Rib Bolts Fail To Anchor And/Or Provide Adequate Support

Control of Ribs

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material

Control of Ribs

Rib Bolts Fail To Anchor Through Loss Of Chemical Grout Into Cracks Or Shears In Ribs Rib Fails And Falls As It Is Being Supported

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material

Rib Fails Beyond Bolted Horizon

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material

Rib Spall Occurs Between Supports Rib Support While Adequate For Solid Drivage Fails Under Secondary Abutment Loads Rib Was Not Supported Allowing It To Fail And Fall Ribs Fail And Spall Suddenly During Pillar Extraction Operations

Control of Ribs

Control of Ribs Control of Ribs

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material

Ribs Fail And Spall Suddenly During Pillar Extraction Operations

Control of Ribs

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib Material Injuries To Personnel From Undertaking Floor Control

Floor Control

Ribs Spall Extensively And Suddenly Because Pillars Are Too Small And Highly Loaded As for the "Mine Development" - " General Underground Construction" Activity area Floor Heave Causes Rough Travelling Conditions Resulting In Poor Vehicle Control And Jolting And Jarring Floor Heave Closes Airways, Disrupting Ventilation System Floor Heave Disrupts Conveyors Causing Excessive Spillage And Fire Risk

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Floor Control

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Floor Control

Floor Heave Is Worsened By Small Pillars Punching Into Soft Floor Floor Heave Tilts And Disrupts Fixed Equipment Causing Dangerous Malfunctions

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Sudden Floor Bumps During Pillar Extraction Cause Machines To Move And Jam Personnel

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Sudden Floor Bumps During Pillar Extraction Cause Machines To Move And Jam Personnel

Floor Control

Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Movement

Sudden Floor Bumps During Pillar Extraction Cause Spinal Jolts

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Personnel Are Struck By Spraying Grout From Burst Lines Or Leakage Personnel Are Struck When Support Elements Or Equipment Is DroppedBecome Entangled In Personnel Bolting Equipment Personnel Inhale Excessive Dust From Dry Drilling

Roof Control Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Personnel Inhale Fumes From Drilling Equipment (Lubricants Etc.)

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Personnel Jammed By Mobile Equipment In Use To Place Supports Personnel Suffer Strains Or Sprains While Handling Equipment Or Support Elements Personnel Suffer Adverse Reactions From Contact With Chemical Anchor Or Grout Material Personnel Suffer Skin Damage And Disorder From Handling Supports Bolts Fail To Anchor Due To Loss Of Chemical Grout Into Bed Separation Cracks Or Sheared Or Broken Ground

Roof Control

Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Control

Roof Control Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Bolts Fail To Anchor Due To Loss Of Chemical Grout Into Bed Separation Cracks Or Sheared Or Broken Ground Cavities Form On Face Or Gate Roads Preventing Longwall/ Shortwall Supports From Contacting Roof Falling Goaf Rills Through Longwall Or Shortwall Supports Floor And/Or Roof Convergence Distorts Steel Sets Causing Them To Fly Out Of Place And/Or Allow Roof To Fall

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Floor Heave Or Rapid Roof Convergence Breaks Props And Promotes Roof Fall Goaf Fall Triggers A Running Fall Beyond Goaf Edge Personnel Are Struck By Falling Goaf

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Control

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Bolts Fail To Anchor And Provide Support

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Fails Above Bolted Horizon

Roof Control

Roof Fails And Falls As It Is Being Bolted

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Fails And Falls Between Face And Lead Set As Sets Are Being Stood

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Fails And Falls Between Face And Lead Set As Sets Are Being Stood

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Falls Ahead Of Longwall/Shortwall Powered Supports

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Rills Down As Broken Ground Is Being Excavated/Supported

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Support While Adequate For Solid Drivage Fails Under Secondary Abutment Loads Roof Was Not Supported Allowing It To Fail And Fall

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Strata Breaks Up Generally Around Longwall/Shortwall Supports Preventing Them To Function Effectively Sudden Creep Occurs Through Pillar Failure

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Sudden Failure Occurs During Pillar Extraction

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Support Legs Are Dislodged By Falling Rib Or Contact With Mobile Machines Causing Cross Support And Roof To Fall

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Support Legs Are Dislodged By Falling Rib Or Contact With Mobile Machines Causing Cross Support And Roof To Fall

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Timber Supports Are Insufficient To Prevent Roof Failure

Roof Control

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Material

Timber Supports Deteriorate In Time And Allow Roof Failure

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Roof Control

Control

References

See under the Mine Design Activity - Control of Multiseam Interaction See under the "Roof Control" sub-activity in this same strata control activity area Competence Correct installation Design of bolt pattern Type and length of bolt and safety bulletin 14 anchor Use of grout injection consolidation Use of passive supports Determination of maximum span of unsupported rib Operating procedure Use of temporary and protective supports Use of grout injection consolidation Use of longer bolts Use of passive supports Density of rib support Provision of continuous support mediums Monitoring of rib supports Strengthening of supports in abutment zones Provision of adequate rib safety alert 44 support where failure would significant incident 10 otherwise occur with risk to Adherence to design Design of extraction system to minimise abutment loadings

Provision of adequate support Remote operation of machines Adherence to design Design of extraction system to minimise abutment loadings Provision of adequate support Remote operation of machines Pillar design
safety alert 44 safety alert 44

As for the "Mine Development" - " General Underground Construction" Activity area Bolting of floor Brushing, regrading and maintenance of travelling surfaces Bolting of floor Brushing and maintenance of airway floors Brushing of conveyor road floors to maintain and regrade conveyors Floor bolting Support of conveyors from roof Design of pillars to minimise floor punching Bolting of floor at critical fixed equipment locations Brushing of floor to maintain fixed equipment locations and safe operation Support of critical equipment from roof Design of extraction system to minimise pressure bumps Location of personnel

Use of remote control on machines Design of extraction system to minimise pressure bumps Use of remote control on machines in bump prone areas Competence Equipment maintenance Operating procedure Protective equipment Competence Operating procedure Avoidance of loose clothing Competence Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Dust auditing (respirable) Operating procedure Protective equipment Provision of dust extraction and/or suppression Adequate ventilation Chemical register Fume auditing Operating procedure Protective equipment Selection of lubricants Competence Operating procedure Operator competence Competence Manual handling procedure Operating procedure Chemical register Competence Operating procedure Protective clothing and equipment Barking of timber used Protective equipment Selection of supports Grouting to consolidate ground prior to bolting

Use of passive supports False roofing and packing of cavities including pump packing methods Design of supports Provision of anti-rill shielding Adequate contact of support with strata to distribute load Correct installation Design of sets Provision of yielding devices Saddling cross supports Maintenance of supports Use of pointed yielding props Use of softwood caps for yield control Competence Provision of adequate breaker lines Adherence to planned extraction Competence Prohibition of personnel in goaf areas which are unsupported Provision of adequate goaf edge support Provision of breaker lines on goaf edge Competence Correct installation Design of bolt pattern Type and length of bolt and safety alert 90 anchor Use of cable bolts Use of longer bolts Use of passive supports Competence Installation procedure Observance of maximum allowable unsupported span Use of temporary supports in bolting area Correct installation

Determination of maximum allowable unsupported span Provision of forepoling and/or temporary props Adequate strength of supports Maintenance of support performance Monitoring of support performance Operating procedure Use of forepoling Use of rein injection or other grouting to consolidate broken ground Use of spiling Monitoring of support Strengthening of support in abutment zones Use of cable bolting Provision of adequate roof support where failure would otherwise occur with risk to personnel. Consolidation of broken ground by bolting/grouting

Adherence to design Design of extraction sequence Design of pillars Adequate temporary support Adherence to design Avoidance of abutment zones Design of extraction sequence Speed of extraction Adequate clearance for machines Adequate rib support where required Operator competence

Saddling or otherwise securing of cross supports Competence Correct installation of support Design of support system Use of alternatives to timber Auditing of supports Maintenance of supports including replacement Timber type and strength
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TRANSPORT HAZARDS
Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt Direct Rope Haulage Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

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Conveyor transport of Personnel FSV transport of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Rail transport of Personnel

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment Sub Activity Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Hazard Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Fire

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Fire

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Fire

Bulk Winding Systems

Blockage Of Shaft Causing Risk To Underground Personnel

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Bulk Winding Systems

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Dust And/Or Dust/Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Dust And/Or Dust/Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Dust And/Or Dust/Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Dust And/Or Dust/Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Dust And/Or Dust/Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Bulk Winding Systems

Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxia Of Underground Personnel

Bulk Winding Systems

Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxia Of Underground Personnel

Bulk Winding Systems

Hearing Damage

Bulk Winding Systems

Lung Damage

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Crushing Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Crushing Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Crushing Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Explosion Of Dust

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Explosion Of Gas

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Explosion Of Gas

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Fire

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Coal Skips to Cage Transfers

Hearing Damage

Lung Damage

Conveyor Belt System

Asphyxiation

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Conveyor Belt System

Explosion Of Dust

Conveyor Belt System

Explosion Of Dust

Conveyor Belt System

Explosion Of Gas

Conveyor Belt System

Explosion Of Gas

Conveyor Belt System

Explosion Of Gas

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System

Hearing Damage

Conveyor Belt System

Heat Exhaustion

Conveyor Belt System

Lung Damage

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment, Forward or reversed belt Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture Injuries

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage

Explosion Of Dust

Direct Rope Haulage

Explosion Of Gas

Fire On System

Direct Rope Haulage

Fire On System

Extendible Belt System

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Extendible Belt System

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Explosion Of Dust

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Explosion Of Dust

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Explosion Of Gas

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Fire On Vehicle

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Fire On Vehicle

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Fire On Vehicle

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Hearing Damage

Free Steered Vehicles (General)

Lung Damage

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Electrocution

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Gas

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Gas

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Hearing Damage

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, asphyxiation

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

Lung damage

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

FSV transport of Personnel

Explosion Of Gas

FSV transport of Personnel

Hearing Damage

FSV transport of Personnel

Lung Damage

FSV's Battery Powered

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered

Explosion Of Dusts

FSV's Battery Powered

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's Battery Powered

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's Battery Powered

Fire

FSV's Battery Powered

Fire

FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts

CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND FRACTURE INJURIES TO PERSONNEL FIRE ON BELT SYSTEM

FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts

FIRE ON BELT SYSTEM

FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts

FIRE ON BELT SYSTEM

FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts

LUNG DAMAGE

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Asphyxiation Of Personnel (Or Poisoning)

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Explosion Of Dust

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Fire On Equipment

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Lung Damage

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines

Lung Damage

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Electrocution Of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable FSV's powered by Trailing cable FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Electrocution Of Personnel Electrocution Of Personnel Explosion Of Dust

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Explosion Of Dust

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Explosion Of Gas

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Fire

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Fire

FSV's powered by Trailing cable

Fire

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Accidents To Personnel Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

Explosion Of Dust

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Explosion Of Gas

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Explosion Of Gas

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Hearing Damage Hearing Damage Hearing Damage

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Hearing Damage Hearing Damage Hearing Damage Lung Damage, Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Lung Damage

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

Slips, Sprains And Strains Slips, Sprains And Strains Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport

Personnel Transport

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Explosion Of Gas Or Dust

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Lung Damage

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Lung Damage

Asphyxiation/ Poisoning Of Underground Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General) Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Disruption To Ventilation Causing Risk Of Injury To Underground Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Explosion Of Dust

Rail Haulage (General)

Explosion Of Dust

Rail Haulage (General)

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage (General)

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage (General)

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage (General)

Fire On System

Rail Haulage (General)

Fire On System

Rail Haulage (General)

Fire On System

Rail Haulage (General)

Lung Damage

Rail Haulage (General) Rail Haulage (General)

Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain Injuries To Personnel Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage (General)

Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain Injuries To Personnel

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Electrocution

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Dust

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Dust

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Dust

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Fire

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Hearing Damage

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Lung Damage

Rail transport of Personnel

Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rail transport of Personnel

Rail transport of Personnel

Rail transport of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Fire

Rail transport of Personnel

Rail transport of Personnel

Fire

Rail transport of Personnel

Fire

Rail transport of Personnel

Fire

Rail transport of Personnel

Fire

Rail transport of Personnel

Hearing Damage

Rail transport of Personnel

Lung Damage

Rail transport of Personnel

Lung Damage

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Electrocution Of Personnel

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxiation Of Personnel

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Blockage Of Shaft Causing Risk To Underground

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Blockage Of Shaft Causing Risk To Underground

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxiation Of Underground Personnel

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxiation Of Underground Personnel

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxiation Of Underground Personnel

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Hearing Damage

Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Lung Damage

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ARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Conveyor Belt System

Extendible Belt System

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Engines Rail Haulage (General)

FSV's Battery Powered

FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts Materials/Equipment loading & unloading Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Winding Coal Skips in Cages Control AFC stopping arrangements Competence Location of personnel on face

Personnel Transport

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation Shaft Transfer of Personnel

Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipment

Mechanism Materials Or Equipment Jams Against Face Or Spill Plates, Frees And Spears Into Shield Line, Striking Personnel

References

Operating procedure Signalling/communications Materials Or Equipment Passes AFC stopping arrangements Intended Stopping Point And Crashes Into Drive, Striking Competence Personnel Operating procedure Signalling/communications Personnel Become Caught In Competence A.F.C. When It Starts While Isolation procedure They Are Attempting To Unload Operating procedure Material From It Signalling/communications Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Correct installation of feeder Enabling Lumps Of Coal To Fall From Belt On To Passing Operating procedure Personnel Struck By Material Equipment design Thrown From Breaker Element Maintenance Operating procedure Shielding of breaker Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Belt system inspection Causing Belt To Miss Track, Belt tracking trip switches Rub On Structure And Cause Frictional Heating

Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Causing Belt To Miss Track, Rub On Structure And Cause Frictional Heating

Correct installation of feeder

Operating procedure Feeder Overloads Belt Causing Correct installation of feeder Spillage Around Bottom Idlers And Return Pulley Where Correct regulation of feed rate Frictional Heat Causes Coal Ignition Housekeeping of feeder, boot end and belt system Operating procedure Skip Strikes Buntons Or Walling Controller settings Causing Collapse Which Blocks Design of shaft and lining Shaft Maintenance of guides Operator competence Provision of guides Second means of egress from mine Winding procedure During Skip Unloading Material Design of system Falls Down Shaft Maintenance of system Operating procedure Safety area at pit bottom Spillage protection Failure Of Loading Guides To Competence Retract As Wind Begins Causes Design of loading system Destruction Of Loading Area Interlocking of loading guides with winder sequence Operating procedure Faulty Bottom Dump Doors Design of skip Allow Coal To Fall During Wind Maintenance of skip Safety area at pit bottom Overloaded Material Falls From Operating procedure Skip During Wind And Strikes Overloading prevention Pit Bottom Personnel Safety area at pit bottom Personnel Become Entangled In Competence Skip Loading And Measuring Design of system Equipment And/Or Feeders Guarding of mechanisms Operating procedure Skips Collide In Mid Shaft Controller settings Causing Material And/Or Skips Guide maintenance To Fall Operator competence Provision of guides Safety area at pit bottom System design Winding procedure Winding speed and acceleration limits

Skips Collide With Shaft Walling Adequate clearances in shaft Or Furnishing Causing Fall Of Material Controller settings Guide maintenance Operator competence Provision of guides Safety area at pit bottom System design Winding procedure Winding speed and acceleration limits Winding Rope Or Suspension Controller settings Gear Fails Allowing Skip To Fall Operator competence In Shaft Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Safety area at pit bottom Selection and design of rope Selection and design of suspension gear Suspension gear maintenance Winding procedure Winding speed and acceleration limits Fine Coal Dust From Winding Adequate ventilation Operation Deposits In Intakes Allowable combustible dust Creating Suitable Conditions For limits Formation Of Explosive Clouds Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression measures Use of upcast for winding Allowable combustible dust levels Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression measures See also the controls for the "Winding Coal Skips in Cages" - "Explosion of Dust or Dust/Gas" in this same activity area Allowable combustible dust levels Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization

Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure Allows Skip To Fall Creating Sparks In Presence Of Dust Cloud

Skip Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Dust Cloud

Skip Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Dust Cloud Dust suppression measures See also the controls for the "Winding Coal Skips in Cages" - "Explosion of Dust or Dust/Gas" in this same activity area Allowable combustible dust levels Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression measures

Skips Strikes Electrical Cable Causing Arcs And Sparks In Presence Of Dust Cloud

See also the controls for the "Winding Coal Skips in Cages" - "Explosion of Dust or Dust/Gas" in this same activity area Rope Or Suspension Gear Adequate ventilation Failure Allows Skip To Fall Allowable gas levels Creating Sparks In Presence Of Controller settings Gas Gas auditing Operator competence Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Selection and design of rope Selection and design of suspension gear Suspension gear maintenance Winding procedure Winding speed and acceleration limits Skip Strikes Electrical Cables In Adequate ventilation Shaft Causing Sparks And Arcs Allowable gas levels In Presence Of Gas Gas auditing Locating of cables Protection of cables Skip Strikes Object In Shaft Adequate ventilation Causing Incendive Sparks In Allowable gas limits Presence Of Gas Clear winding path Gas auditing Selection of materials for skip constructions Skip Strikes Electrical Cable Location of electrical cables Causing Arc Which Ignites Maintenance of guides Flammable Material Protection of cables

Skip Strikes Electrical Cable Causing Arc Which Ignites Flammable Material Provision of guides Second means of egress from mine Use of upcast for winding Winding procedure Skip Loading Causes Excessive Allowable noise levels and Noise Levels And Doses doses Design of loading system Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Operating procedure Protective equipment Dust From Loading And Winding Adequate ventilation Operations Contaminates Intake Allowable respirable dust Air limits Dust suppression measures Respirable dust auditing Use of upcast for winding Personnel Are Jammed Against Competence Shaft Gates By Skips In Motion Design of cage charging apparatus Design of skip shunts at plat Operating procedure Personnel Become Entangled Competence With Cage As It Begins Motion Operating procedure Shaft communications/signalling Personnel Fall Into Shaft At Plat Competence Levels Shaft gates High Air Velocity At Shaft Plat Allowable combustible dust Deposits Fine Coal Dust From limits Skips In Pit Bottom Area Where Combustible dust auditing It Is Raised Into An Explosive Design of electrical equipment Cloud By An Electric Arc Fault Dust inertization Dust suppression measures Location of electrical equipment Use of upcast for coal winding Ventilation design of inset and pit bottom area High Gas Emission From Coal Adequate ventilation of pit In Skips Develops Explosive bottom area Atmosphere Which Is Ignited By Allowable gas levels Source

High Gas Emission From Coal In Skips Develops Explosive Atmosphere Which Is Ignited By Source Coal of ignition sources at pit bottom Gas auditing Pre-drainage of coal prior to coal mining Use of upcast shaft for coal winding Through Hot Surfaces On Design of decking equipment Apparatus Grease/Oil Spillages Or Coal Dust Is Ignited On Housekeeping Mechanical Skip Decking Maintenance Equipment Operating procedure Surface temperature limits Temperature auditing High Noise Levels From Allowable noise levels/doses Decking Operations Design of decking system Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment High Air Velocity In Pit Bottom Allowable respirable dust Area Raises Dust From Skips limits Into Intake Air Dust suppression measures Respirable dust auditing Use of upcast shaft for coal winding Ventilation design of inset and pit bottom area Fire detection/alarm systems Provision of self rescuers Reduction of ventilation flow on belt roads Separate ventilation of belt roads Use of homotropal ventilation Ventilation design Personnel Are Entangled In Belt Belt cleaning procedure Or Drive While Passing, Belt maintenance procedure Cleaning Or Maintaining It Belt operating procedure Competence Correct clothing Correct tools Hair protection Isolation procedure

Fumes From Fire On Belt System Contaminate Intake Air

Personnel Are Struck By Collapsing Transfer Chute Due To Overloading

Pull wire switches Suitable guarding Chute and transfer design Chute full detection/shutoff Drive brakes Sequential startups and stops System design System overload detection and shutdown Competence Cushioned loading Design of system Impact guards along belt Operating procedure Restriction of gradients Sizing of material Competence Cushioned loading of course on bed of fines Design of system Operating procedure Restriction of gradient Sizing of material Flow guidance elements Guarding Operating procedure System design Transfer point design Design of system Provision of anti-run back devices Provision of drive brakes Design of system Limitation of personnel in dip belt roads Maintenance of system Operating procedure Chute and transfer design Chute full detection/shutoff Drive brakes Guarding of transfer points Sequential startup and stops System design System overload detection and shutdown Isolation procedure

Personnel Are Struck By Material Bouncing Down The Belt When It Stops, Having Previously Been In Unstable Equilibrium

Personnel Are Struck By Material Bouncing On Belt In Unstable Equilibrium Due To Gradient

Personnel Are Struck By Material Leaving Transfer Points, Not Properly Directed And Controlled Personnel Are Struck By Material When Belt Runs Backward Down Dip After Stopping Personnel Are Struck By Runaway Belt As Belt/Material Runs Back Down Dip After A Belt Breakage Personnel Are Struck By Spillage From Blocked Or Overloaded Inter-Belt Transfer Points

Personnel Are Thrown From Belt When It Starts While They Are Working On It

Personnel Are Thrown From Belt When It Starts While They Are Working On It

Personnel Are Thrown From Belt While Crossing It

Maintenance/inspection procedure Pre-start warning Pull wire switches Competence Crossing procedure Pre-start warning Provision of crossing bridges

Provision of lock-out pull wire switches along belt Personnel Become Entangled In Blockage clearance System Or Buried While procedure Attempting To Clear Transfer Emergency stop switches Blockages Isolation procedure Transfer point design Personnel Passing By Belt Are Adequate walkways beside Struck By Material Falling From belts It Belt design and installation Belt loading procedure Belt maintenance Guarding of belt overpasses Dust From Belt System Is Ignited By A Fire On The System Adequate ventilation Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression measures Limitation of ventilation velocity on belt roads See also Controls for " Fire on System" Hazard in this same activity area Adequate ventilation Allowable combustible dust limits Combustible dust auditing Design of system Dust inertization Dust suppression measures Homotropal ventilation to prevent inbye dust travel Limitation of ventilation velocity on belt roads Separate ventilation of belt roads

Dust From Belt System Operation Accumulates At A Source Of Ignition Away From Belt

Fire On Belt System In Presence Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas

Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas auditing See also Controls for " Fire on System" Hazard in this same activity area Shutdown systems Ventilation auditing Gas Evolved From Coal On Belt Adequate ventilation Leads To An Explosive Allowable gas levels Atmosphere In Belt Road In Gas auditing Presence Of An Ignition Source Gas pre-drainage of coal prior (Also Contaminates Intakes To to mining Other Places) Homotropal ventilation Separate ventilation of belt roads Static Sparking From Belt In Adequate ventilation Presence Of Accumulation Of Allowable gas levels Flammable Gas Gas auditing Shutdown systems Use of anti-static belting Ventilation auditing Arc Fault In Enclosure Ignites Design of electrics Flammable Material In Vicinity Drive housekeeping Earth fault protection Maintenance of electrics Arc Fault On Power Cables At Design of drive Drive Ignites Flammable Design/selection of cables Material In Vicinity Drive housekeeping Earth fault protection Protection of cables Bearing Failure In Drive Causes Drive housekeeping Overheating Which Ignites Drive maintenance Dust/Spillage System design System monitoring/inspection Chute Or Transfer Point Fills Chute full detection/shutdown With Coal Which Belt Continues To Run Through And Coal Is System maintenance Ignited By Friction System monitoring/inspection Transfer point design Belt system housekeeping Belt system inspection/monitoring Belt system maintenance Fire fighting equipment

Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate Frictional Heat Which Ignites Belt/Coal When System Stops

Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate Frictional Heat Which Ignites Belt/Coal When System Stops

Idler and roller bearing design and selection Operating procedure Use of fire resistant belt Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate Belt system housekeeping Frictional Heat Which Ignites Belt system Spillage Around Them inspection/monitoring Belt system maintenance Fire fighting equipment Idler/roller design/selections Operating procedure Fall Of Rib/Roof Coal Or Timber Adequate clearance of belt On Belt Still Allows It To Operate from rib and support But Belt Friction Ignites Coal, Adequate rib support Timber And/Or Belt Adequate roof support Fire fighting equipment Maintenance of belt roads System monitoring/inspection Use of flame resistant belt Fine Coal Is Carried Back On Fire fighting equipment Underside Of Belt And Operating procedure Accumulates At Return Roller Provision of belt cleaning Where It Is Ignited By Friction devices (Or On Idlers With Same Result) System housekeeping System maintenance System monitoring/inspection Slip Occurs Between Drive Pulley And Belt Causing Friction Which Ignites Belt, Drive Lagging And/Or Coal Spillage In Area Drive housekeeping Fire resistant belt Fire resistant lagging Slip detection/shutdown System design System maintenance System monitoring/inspection Fire fighting equipment Operating procedure System housekeeping System inspection/monitoring System maintenance Fire fighting equipment Operating procedure System housekeeping System inspection/monitoring System maintenance

Spillage From Off-Track Top Belt Is Carried Back To Return Roller, Accumulates There, And Is Ignited By Friction

Spillage Is Allowed To Accumulate Around Idlers And Rollers So That Friction From Their Motion Ignites It

System Overloading Causes Motor Overheating And Ignites Dust On Motors

Drive housekeeping Limitation of surface temperature Operating procedure Overload detection/shutdown

System design Temperature auditing/shutdown Noise From Drives Or System Allowable noise levels and Exceeds Allowable Limits Where doses Personnel Work Or Pass Equipment design Equipment maintenance Limitation of exposure Protective equipment Heat From Belt System Adequate ventilation Contaminates Intake Air Allowable effective temperatures Belt system design Effective temperature auditing Separate ventilation of belt system Use of homotropal ventilation Ventilation design Adequate ventilation Allowable respirable dust limits Dust suppression arrangements Limitation of ventilation velocity in belt roads Operating procedure Respirable dust auditing System design Use of homotropal ventilation Competence Operating procedure Adequate roof clearances Competence Operating procedure Belt stopping arrangements Competence Operating procedure Signalling/communications Competence

Dust From System Contaminates Intake Air

Materials Or Equipment Falls Off Belt And Strikes Personnel Materials Or Equipment Jams To Roof And Breaks Belt Which Runs Away To Dip, Striking Personnel Materials Or Equipment Passes Intended Stop Point And Crashes Into Drive Or Boot, Striking Personnel Personnel Are Struck By Material And/Or Thrown From Belt While Unloading Materials When Belt Starts Unexpectedly

Personnel Are Struck By Material And/Or Thrown From Belt While Unloading Materials When Belt Starts Unexpectedly

Isolation procedure Operating procedure Signalling/communications Competence Belt Runs Off-Track And Tips Personnel Off Or Into Idlers Design of installation Installation procedure Off-track tripping devices Operating procedure Pull wire stop switches System maintenance Clothes, Etc Become Entangled Clothing in proper order In Idlers Dragging Personnel Competence Into Them Design of installation Operating procedure Pull wire stop switches Clothing, etc. in proper order Clothes, Etc. Catch On Obstruction Just As Person Competence Jumps From Belt, Pulling Him Design of disembarkation points Down Operating procedure Competence On Steeply Dipping Belts, Coal/Stone In Unstable Operating procedure Equilibrium Bouncing Mode Sop belt after clearing time Strike Riding Personnel and allow further delay to clear bouncing material Personnel Are Injured By Coal Operating procedure Or Stone On Belt Prohibition of simultaneous use of belt for personnel and coal/stone Personnel Are Injured Through Competence Impact With Idlers As They Design of belt at embarkation Jump On Belt points Operating procedure Personnel Are Thrown To Floor Adequate lighting Or Into Obstructions As They Competence Alight From Belt Design of disembarkation points to provide run-out distance and guard and guidance rails Operating procedure Operating speed Competence Personnel Gripping Sides Of Belt Have Hands Struck/Caught Design of installation In Idlers Operating procedure Competence Personnel Overshoot Disembarkation Point And Are Operating procedure Fed Into Drive/Chutes Provision of trip switches to detect personnel on belt past disembarkation point

Personnel Overshoot Disembarkation Point And Are Fed Into Drive/Chutes

Personnel Standing Ready To Get Off Belt Are Unbalanced By Sudden Belt Stoppage, And Fall Off Belt

Personnel Strike Roof Or Rib While Being Conveyed

Personnel Caught Between Rope And Rib On Corner Deflection

Personnel Entangled In Rollers Or Deflection Sheaves And Tommy Dodds Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Caused By Haulage Engine Brake Failure Or Malfunction

Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Caused By Incorrect Coupling To Rope

Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Caused By Rope Breakage

Warning signs Competence Design of system Operating procedure Operating speed Provision of grab rails Stoppage warning Adequate rib clearance Adequate roof clearance Competence Operating procedure Competence Limitation of personnel on haulage roads Operating procedure Pre-start warning Prohibited locations Warning signs Competence Limitation of personnel on haulage roads Operating procedure Correct loads Design of system Maintenance of brakes Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of refuges Competence Coupling design Coupling maintenance Coupling procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of refuges Correct loads Correct track installation Haulage design Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of refuges Provision of rollers and guides Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Rope repairs Rope selection Track maintenance

Personnel Struck By Skips Pulled Off Track Due To Misalignment Of Track And Rope

Fire On Haulage System In Presence Of A Combustible Dust Cloud

Correct track installation Design of system Limitation of personnel on haulage roads Provision of deflectors Provision of refuges Track auditing Track maintenance Allowable combustible dust limits Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression measures See also the controls for the Hazard - "Fire on System" in this same activity area

Fire On Haulage System In Presence Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas

Adequate ventilation Allowable gas limits Gas auditing See also the controls for the Hazard - "Fire on System" in this same activity area

Ventilation auditing Rope Dragging Over Flammable Design of system Material Causes Sufficient Maintenance of rollers/guides Friction To Ignite It Minimisation of flammable material in haulage roads Provision of rollers and guides for rope Rope Rollers Suffer Failed Design of rollers Bearings And/Or Develop Housekeeping on haulage Sufficient Frictional Heat To road Ignite Adjacent Flammable Maintenance of rollers Material Personnel Become Entangled In Competence Belt While Installing Structure/ Equipment design Idlers Or Retracting Them Operating procedure Personnel Become Entangled In Competence Extendible Belt Structure As It Is Equipment design Extended Or Retracted Operating procedure Operator O F.S.V. Struck By Adequate rib support Falling Rib Equipment design Provision of protective structure for operator Operator Of F.S.V. Is Struck By Adequate roof support Fall Of Roof (Either Independent Or Caused By Dislodgment Of Roof Supports Due To Collision With M/C)

Operator Of F.S.V. Is Struck By Fall Of Roof (Either Independent Or Caused By Dislodgment Of Roof Supports Due To Collision With M/C) Operator Of F.S.V. Strikes Or Is Jammed Against Roof

Operator competence Provision of F.O.P. canopy for operator Adequate roof height Equipment design Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of canopies Personnel Caught In Articulation Competence Points Of Equipment Isolation procedure Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Pre-start warnings Prohibition of personnel in certain locations Personnel Caught Up In Competence Equipment Mechanisms During Isolation procedure Operation Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Personnel Jammed Between Competence Machines Maintenance procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Pre-start warnings Personnel Run Down Or Correct load Jammed As A Result Of A Operating procedure Runaway Due To Operation On Operator competence Excessive Gradients Unit design to suit gradient Personnel Run Down Or Brake design (run and park) Jammed As A Result Of A Brake maintenance Runaway Due To Brake Failure Correct gradients Correct load Operating procedure Operator competence Warning devices Personnel Run Down Or Competence Jammed As Equipment Slides Equipment design to suit Into Rib Due To Cross Gradient cross gradients experienced Of Floor Operating procedure Operator competence Personnel Run Down Or Competence Jammed As Equipment Starts Operating procedure Operator competence Pre-start warnings Personnel Run Down Or Adequate lighting Jammed Because Operator's Vision Of Them Is Obscured

Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Because Operator's Vision Of Them Is Obscured

Equipment design for sightlines Operating procedure Operator competence Prohibition of personnel in certain locations Personnel Run Down Or Adequate lighting Jammed Because They Are Approach warning devices Unaware Of Equipment Competence Approach Operating procedure Personnel Run Down Or Operating procedure Jammed Due To Lack Of Prohibition of personnel in Clearance In Wheeling Road wheeling road Provision of adequate clearances for equipment Provision of refuges Personnel Struck By Material Competence As It Is Discharged From Operating procedure Equipment Operator competence Prohibition of personnel from dumping zones Personnel Struck By Overloaded Equipment design Material Falling From Equipment Operating procedure Operator competence Prohibition of overloading Collision Of Runaway Vehicle Adequate ventilation Raises Dust Cloud And Causes Combustible dust auditing Incendive Sparks Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression Equipment maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of Adequate ventilation Dust Cloud Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression See also the controls for the hazard "Fire on vehicle" in this same activity area Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of Adequate ventilation Gas Accumulation Auditing of gas levels Auditing of ventilation Flammable gas limits See also the controls for the hazard "Fire on vehicle" in this same activity area

Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Impinges On Hot Surfaces And Ignites

Design of hydraulic system Limitation of surface temperatures Machine maintenance Provision of fire fighting equipment Selection of hydraulic fluids Temperature auditing Overheating Of Brake System Brake system design Ignites Accumulation Of Housekeeping of unit Flammable Material Maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of fire fighting equipment Surface temperature limits Overheating Of Other Machine Equipment design Parts Due To Friction Ignites Equipment maintenance Accumulation Of Flammable Housekeeping of unit Material Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of fire fighting equipment Surface temperature limits Personnel Are Exposed To High Equipment design Levels And Doses Of Noise Limitation of exposure Caused By Equipment Noise auditing Operation Noise level and dose limits Use of protective equipment Operation Of F.S.V. Causes Adequate ventilation High Levels Of Respirable Dust Design of vehicle Dust suppression on wheeling roads and at loading point Operating procedure Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing Respirable dust limits F.S.V. Or Groups Of Them Adequate ventilation Used To Move Heavy Loads Allowable fume limits Contaminate Atmosphere From Competence Internal Combustion Engines Fume auditing Fume dissipation arrangements Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance

Operating procedure Adequate clearances Competence Operating procedure Rib support Roof support Skidding procedure Towing procedure Load And/Or Gradient Cause Brake design (run and park) F.S.V. To Runaway Due To Brake maintenance Brake Failure Competence Gradient limits Load limits Operating procedure Material/Equipment Falls From Competence F.S.V. Or Trailer Striking Loading procedure Adjacent Personnel Operating procedure Securing of loads Operator Is Crushed Or Competence Dragged When Attempting To Operating procedure Jump Off Runaway Provision of protective enclosure for operator Personnel Are Jammed By Adequate clearances F.S.V. Or Load As It Passes Adequate lighting Approach warning devices Competence Operating procedure Personnel Are Struck Or Competence Jammed By F.S.V. Or Trailer Operating procedure As Units Are Shunted At Personnel Are Struck By Broken Competence Flying Rope Used To Skid Or Maintenance of ropes and Tow Material Or Equipment blocks Operating procedure Selection of ropes and blocks F.S.V. Or Load, Particularly If It Is Towed Or Skidded Strikes Roof Or Rib Supports And Causes Roof/Rib Fall Skidding procedure Towing procedure Trailer Couplings Fail Or Detach Competence Allowing Trailer To Slow To Rib Coupling design Jamming Personnel Or Run Coupling maintenance Away Running Them Down Coupling procedure Operating procedure Trailer Tips Over After Adequate condition of shunt, Detachment From F.S.V. At in terms of gradient, floor, Shunt Allowing Material To spillage etc. Strike Personnel Competence Shunting/detaching procedure

Trailer Wheels Come Off Or Collapse Allowing Load To Pitch Sideways Jamming Personnel In Rib F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Cables Or Electrical Equipment And Becomes Live

On Coming To Rest Runaway F.S.V. And/Or Load Raises Cloud Of Explosive Dust And Causes Sparks

Competence Operating procedure Trailer design Trailer maintenance Adequate clearances Competence Earth leakage and fault protection Location of electrical equipment and cables Operating procedure Protection of cables and equipment Adequate clearances Adequate ventilation Allowable combustible dust limits Brake design Brake maintenance Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust inertization Competence Earth Fault electrical protection Gradient limits Load limits Location of cables/equipment

Operating procedure Protection of cables/equipment Speed limits Ventilation auditing F.S.V. Operates In An Explosive Adequate ventilation Atmosphere And Provides Allowable gas levels Ignition Source Competence F.S.V. shutdown interlocked with gas sensors Gas auditing Operating procedure F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Electrical Adequate clearances Cable Or Equipment Causing Adequate ventilation Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels Competence Gas auditing Location of cables and equipment

Cable Or Equipment Causing Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Excessive Loads Causes Overheating Of Brakes And Ignition Of Flammable Material

Excessive Loads Causes Overheating Of Internal Combustion Engine On F.S.V. And Ignition Of Flammable Material

Operating procedure Protection of equipment Brake design Brake maintenance Competence F.S.V. housekeeping Fire fighting equipment Load limits Operating procedure Competence Engine maintenance F.S.V. housekeeping Fire fighting equipment High temperature cut offs Internal combustion engine design Load limits Operating procedure Surface temperature auditing

Noise From F.S.V. Haulage Exceeds Limits And Doses

Allowable noise levels and doses F.S.V. design Noise auditing Operating procedure Protective equipment Machine engulfed by material Operating procedure during cleanup operations Operator competence Protective equipment Enclosure of personnel in protective cabins Design of vehicle to effect enclosure of personnel Operation Of F.S.V. Particularly Adequate ventilation If Load Is Skidded Allowable respirable dust Contaminates Air With Dust limits Dust suppression measures Operating procedure Operator competence Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing Adequate rib clearance Adequate roof clearance Design of vehicle to effect enclosure of personnel Operating procedure Operator competence

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Body Parts Protruding From Vehicle Strike Roof Or Rib

Brake Failure Causes Runaway Brake design (roll and park) And Crash Brake maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of emergency brakes Collision Between Vehicles In Adequate lighting Same Road safety alert 15 Approach warning devices Block signal control Marshalling control safety alert 15 Operating procedure Operator competence Safe distances between safety alert 206 vehicles Flaking Roof Or Rib Material Adequate rib support Falls Striking Personnel In/On Adequate roof support Vehicle Enclosure of personnel in protective cabins Loss Of Control While Operating Gradient limitations On Steep Gradients Or At High Operating procedure Speed Causes Crash Operator competence Speed limitation Vehicle design Vehicle maintenance Personnel Are Dragged Or Run Competence Over While Attempting To Get Operating procedure On Or Off Moving Vehicles Operator competence Prohibition of getting on/off moving vehicles Signalling/communications Personnel Are Jolted Off Vehicle Operating procedure During Starting, Stopping Or Operator competence Operation Prohibition of persons riding on vehicles other than in proper seating arrangements Personnel Are Thrown About In Design of seating Vehicle Due To Rough Road Design of vehicle Surface Maintenance of transport road surfaces Operating procedure Operator competence Towed Units Become Competence Uncoupled And Runaway Coupling design Coupling maintenance Coupling procedure Use of safety chains Vehicle Strikes Roof/Rib Adequate rib clearance Causing Fall Of Material Which Strikes Personnel

Vehicle Strikes Roof/Rib Causing Fall Of Material Which Strikes Personnel

Adequate rib support Adequate roof clearance Adequate roof support Operating procedure Operator competence Because Of Mobility Of OffAdequate ventilation Track Vehicles, Vehicle Passes Allowable gas limits Into E.R.Z. For Which It Was Engine/motor cut-out Not Designed And Ignites Gas interlocked to gas sensors Accumulation Gas auditing Operating procedure Operator competence Noise From Transport Vehicles Allowable noise levels and Exceeds Allowable Limits doses Noise auditing Protective equipment Vehicle design Vehicle soundproofing Vehicle Or Train Raises Adequate ventilation Respirable Dust Into Air Allowable respirable dust levels Dust suppression on transport roads Respirable dust auditing Battery Comes Loose During Competence Operations And Strikes Correct fastening of battery to Personnel Or Operator frame Equipment design Battery Falls On Personnel Battery handling procedure While Being Transferred At Competence Charging Bay Use of correct equipment for battery transfer Electrolyte Leaks From Battery Battery design And Contacts Personnel Battery housekeeping Cell vent design Charging procedure Operating procedure Protective equipment Fire On Battery Causes As for " fire" hazard- "battery Explosion Showering Personnel to frame earth fault" With Electrolyte mechanism in this same activity area Emergency wash down provision Mishap While Topping Batteries Chemical register With Electrolyte Emergency wash down provision

Mishap While Topping Batteries With Electrolyte Operating procedure for battery maintenance Protective equipment Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of Adequate ventilation Combustible Dust Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression See under "Fire" hazard in this same activity area Fire In Presence Of Flammable Adequate ventilation Gas From Coal Allowable gas levels Gas auditing See under "Fire" hazard in this same activity area Ventilation auditing Fire In Presence Of Hydrogen Adequate ventilation of Evolved From Batteries batteries under charge or standing Adequate ventilation of battery in use Allowable gas levels Design of charging stations Design of equipment Gas auditing See under "Fire" hazard in this same activity area Ventilation auditing A Battery To Frame Or Earth Battery design Fault Develops And Causes Competence Major Arcing And Fire Fault detection devices Fault isolation devices Fire fighting equipment Operating procedure Control And/Or Braking Register Equipment design Banks Become Overheated Limitation of surface temperatures Operating procedure Operator competence Over temperature cut offs IRREGULARLY OR Operating procedure OVERLOADED MATERIAL ON Operator competence BELT OFF ALONG F.S.V.FALLS OVERLOADS BELT Belt inspection CAUSING SPILLAGE WHICH Belt maintenance ACCUMULATES AROUND Operating procedure IDLERS AND/OR RETURN Operator competence ROLLER AND IS IGNITED BY Spillage housekeeping FRICTIONAL HEAT F.S.V. STRIKES AND Belt inspection MISALIGNS BELT/BOOT ENABLING FRICTIONAL RUBBING OF BELT TO IGNITE COAL SPILLAGE

F.S.V. STRIKES AND MISALIGNS BELT/BOOT ENABLING FRICTIONAL RUBBING OF BELT TO IGNITE COAL SPILLAGE

Belt maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Spillage housekeeping LOADING ACTIVITIES CAUSE Adequate ventilation DUST CONTAMINATION OF Dust auditing INTAKE TO WORKING Dust suppression PLACES arrangements Operating procedure Operator competence Protective equipment Ventilation auditing Inhalation Of Excessive Adequate ventilation Concentrations Of Exhaust Allowable fume levels Fumes Design of engine system Fume auditing Maintenance of engine system Operating procedure Protective equipment Ventilation auditing Fire On Unit In Cloud Of Adequate ventilation Flammable Dust Allowable combustible dust levels Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression See also controls for the hazard "Fire on equipment" in this same activity area Fire On Unit In Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation Gas Allowable gas limits Gas auditing See also controls for the hazard "Fire on equipment" in this same activity area Ventilation auditing Escaping Fuel Contacts Hot Design of fuel system Parts And Ignites Fire fighting equipment Fuel cut off systems Limitation of surface temperatures safety alert 85 Maintenance of equipment Temperature auditing Type of fuel Inhalation Of Engine Exhaust Adequate ventilation Particulates Allowable levels of particulate emissions

Inhalation Of Engine Exhaust Particulates Engine system design Engine system maintenance Exhaust filtration Operating procedure Particulate auditing Protective equipment Ventilation auditing Personnel Become Entangled In Cable changing procedure Trailing Cable Reeling Competence Mechanism Isolation procedure Maintenance procedure Personnel Jammed Into Rib Or Competence Supports By Trailing Cable Operating procedure Passing Around Corner Personnel Struck By Cable Competence And/Or Anchorage Unit When Operating procedure for cable Anchorage Points Fails anchorage Personnel Tripped, Thrown Or Competence Struck By Cable Whip As Operating procedure Reeling Mechanism Starts Operator competence Pre-start warnings Procedure for working in proximity of trailing cables Faulty Cable Allows Contact Cable design and selection With Live Conductors Cable repairs Cable testing, inspection and maintenance Inductive Charge On Cable Cable design and selection Causes Shock Major Earth Fault Causes Earth fault limitation Hazardous Touch Potentials Arc In Enclosure In Presence Of Adequate ventilation Cloud Of Flammable Dust Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression Enclosure design Enclosure maintenance Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of Adequate ventilation Flammable Dust Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust limits Dust inertization Dust suppression See also controls for hazard "Fire" in this same activity area Arc In Electrical Enclosure In Adequate ventilation Accumulation Of Flammable Allowable gas levels Gas

Arc In Electrical Enclosure In Accumulation Of Flammable Gas

Fire In Presence Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas

Inductive Sparking From Cable In Accumulation Of Gas

Enclosure design Enclosure maintenance Gas auditing Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Gas auditing See also controls for hazard "Fire" in this same activity area Ventilation auditing Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Design of cable and selection

Gas auditing Ventilation auditing Arc On Trailing Cable Ignites Adjustment of reeler Flammable Material In Vicinity Cable maintenance/testing Cable protection devices Competence Design of cable Fault protection devices Fire fighting equipment Maintenance of machine Operating procedure Excess Trailing Cable In Use Competence But Stored In Loops On Floor Fire fighting equipment Allows Excessive Heat Build Up Operating procedure for Trailing Cables Panel housekeeping Too Many Laps On Cable Reel Competence Causes Heat Build Up Fire fighting equipment Machine housekeeping Operating procedure for Trailing Cables Driver/Shunter Injured Due To Adequate clearances from Impact With Objects In Path Of objects in and adjacent to Haulage path of haulage Adequate lighting Auditing of haulageways Operating procedure Operator competence Driver/Shunter Injured Due To Adequate rib clearance Impact With Roof And Or Rib Adequate rib support Material Adequate roof clearance Adequate roof support Auditing of haulageways

Driver/Shunter Injured Due To Impact With Roof And Or Rib Material

Driver/Shunter Injured From Collision With Other Rake On Line

Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Due To Excessive Speed Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Due To Objects On Track

Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Due To Poor Track

Driver/Shunter Injured Through Jumping From Runaway Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Runaway Caused By Brake Failure Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Runaway Caused By Operation On Excessive Gradients

Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Runaway Caused By Overloading And/Or Excessive Speed Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Runaway Caused By Track Deterioration (E.g.. Wet And Muddy Conditions)

Personnel Injured From Runaway Caused By Incorrect Coupling Or Coupling Failure

Operating procedure Adequate lighting Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of block control system Provision of double track Operating procedure Operator competence Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Operating procedure Operator competence Track condition auditing Track maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Track conditions auditing Track installation procedure Track maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Brake design Brake maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Design of system to suite grades Load limits Operating procedure Operator competence Provision for special braking systems (sanding, skid shoes, sprags) Speed limits Load limits Operating procedure Operator competence Speed limits Adequate standard of track Locomotive maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Sanding systems Track maintenance Competence Coupling procedure Design of couplings

Personnel Injured From Runaway Caused By Incorrect Coupling Or Coupling Failure Maintenance of couplings Operating procedure Use of safety chains Personnel Injured From Operator competence Runaway Caused By Incorrect Shunter competence Shunting Shunting procedure Electrolyte Spillage From Battery maintenance Traction Batteries Contacts Loco Charging procedure Operator/And Or Shunter Clean up of spills of electrolyte Design of battery Design of battery vents Design of locomotive Operating procedure Explosion Of Traction Battery See also controls for the Showers Personnel With Hazard - "Explosion of Gas" in Electrolyte this same activity area Fire On Locomotive In Presence Allowable combustible dust Of Cloud Of Combustible Dust limits Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Dust suppression on haulageways See also controls for the Hazard - "Fire on System" in this same activity area Fire On Locomotive Ignites Adequate ventilation Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas limits Gas auditing See also controls for the Hazard - "Fire on System" in this same activity area Ventilation auditing Fire On Locomotive Ignites Adequate ventilation of Hydrogen From Traction batteries during operation Batteries Allowable gas limits Design of batteries and vents Gas auditing See also controls for the Hazard - "Fire on System" in this same activity area Ventilation auditing Arcs Occur Along Rail On Avoidance of rail return Trolley Wire Systems Using Rail Clean up of flammable Returns, Igniting Flammable material along rails Material Design of trolley wire system

Arcs Occur Along Rail On Trolley Wire Systems Using Rail Returns, Igniting Flammable Material Proper bonding of return rails Brake Shoes Overheat, Igniting Flammable Material Alternative braking systems Brake maintenance Design of brakes and shoes

High temperature cutouts Operating procedure Operator competence Surface temperature limits Braking Or Control Resistor Design of braking system Banks On Electric Locomotive High temperature cut offs Overheat And Ignite Flammable Limitation of surface Material temperature Operating procedure Temperature auditing Internal Combustion Engine Fuel Cleanup of fuel spillages Leaks And Is Ignited By An Design of fuel system Ignition Source Fire fighting equipment Maintenance of fuel system Selection of fuel Internal Combustion Engine On Engine maintenance Locomotive Overheats And Fire fighting equipment Ignites Contacting Flammable High temperature cutoffs Material Internal combustion engine design Limits on surface temperature Locomotive housekeeping Temperature auditing Internal Combustion Engine On Fire fighting equipment Locomotive Throws Sparks Internal combustion exhaust Through Exhaust Which Ignite system design Flammable Material Maintenance of exhaust system Provision of flametraps Traction Battery Develops An Design of battery Earth Or Frame Fault And Arcs Fault detection devices Igniting Flammable Material Fault isolation devices Fire fighting equipment Trolley Wire System In Short Design of trolley wire system Circuited Due To Roof Falls Or Cross Contact Of Any Form, Fault detection devices Causing Arcing Which Ignites Fault shutdown devices Flammable Material Personnel Are Exposed To Allowable noise levels/doses Excessive Noise From Loco/Rake Design of system Limitation of exposure

Personnel Are Exposed To Excessive Noise From Loco/Rake Noise auditing Protective equipment Soundproofing of loco Fumes From Loco Internal Adequate ventilation Combustion Engine Allowable fume levels Contaminate Air Breathed By Design of engine Personnel Design of exhaust system Fume auditing Limitation of exposure Maintenance of engine Maintenance of exhaust system Operating procedure Operator competence Ventilation auditing Internal Combustion Engine Adequate ventilation F.S.V. Loading/Unloading Allowable fume levels Contaminates Air With Exhaust Competence Fumes Fume auditing Operating procedure Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Adequate loading ramp Miners) Slew Off Rail Cars As Anchorage of rail car They Are Being Loaded Competence Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent Loading procedure Personnel Location of personnel Signalling/communications Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Block anchorage Being Unloaded Using Rope arrangements And Tackle Systems Cause Location of personnel Rope Block Or Anchor Failure Maintenance of ropes and With Flying Rope Striking tackle Personnel Rope and tackle unloading procedure Selection of equipment Signalling/communications Slinging and lifting procedure Loose Material (E.G. Timber) Competence Rills Off Load Striking Personnel Operating procedure Securing arrangements Material Being Manually Competence Handled From Carrier Is Manual handling procedure Mishandled And Dropped, Material Is Wrongly Slung From Competence F.S.V. And Falls Free, Striking Maintenance of slings Personnel Selection of slings Signalling/communications Slinging/lifting procedure Material/Equipment Is Knocked Competence From Carrier By F.S.V. Unit Attempting To Unload It, Striking Personnel

Material/Equipment Is Knocked From Carrier By F.S.V. Unit Attempting To Unload It, Striking Personnel Overloads Material/Equipment F.S.V. Braking System And Unit Runs Away, Striking Personnel

Material/Equipment Overloads F.S.V. Which Drops It, Striking Personnel Material/Equipment Slung From F.S.V. Swings As F.S.V. Moves, Striking Personnel Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib Or Carrier As F.S.V. Manoeuvres To Unload/Load Material/ Equipment Operation Of F.S.V. Loading/Unloading Contaminates Air With Respirable Dust

Personnel Attempt To Lift Excessively Heavy Material Or Carry While It Carrying Material Personnel Stumble Or Slip, Changing Weight Distribution Monorail, Grippers Or Suspension Fails Under Load And Allows Equipment To Fall On Personnel Personnel Are Jammed Into Rib By Suspended Load As Monorail Operates

Traction System Or Anchorage System Fails Allowing Equipment To Slide Freezy Down Dip Of Monorail, Striking Personnel Personnel Are Caught Between Moving Drift Rope And Rollers

Location of personnel Operating procedure Brake maintenance Brake system design Competence Load limits Location of personnel Operating procedure Competence Load limits Location of personnel Operating procedure Competence Location of personnel Operating procedure Slinging procedure Competence Location of personnel Operating procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable respirable dust limits Competence Operating procedure Respirable dust auditing Competence Manual handling procedure Competence Manual handling procedure Competence Design of support system Design of system Load limits Operating procedure Adequate rib clearance Competence Design of system Location of personnel Operating procedure Pre-start warning Signalling/communications Braking and anchorage competence Competence Design of system Operating procedure Competence

Personnel Are Caught Between Prohibition of crossing moving Moving Drift Rope And Rollers ropes Personnel Are Dragged And/Or Competence Run Over By Drift Rake When Embarkation procedure Attempting To Get On Or Off Prohibition of embarkation/ Moving Rake disembarkation unless rake is at rest Signalling/communications Personnel Are Guillotined By Competence Cage While Attempting To Get Embarkation procedure On Or Off Moving Cage Signalling/communications Personnel Fall Into Shaft At Competence Entrances Embarkation procedure Minimal clearances between cage and landings Provision of shaft gates Passing Personnel Become Adequate lighting Entangled In Pick-Up Loader As Competence It Operates Operating procedure Operator competence Provision of passage for personnel Personnel Jammed Between Adequate lighting Loader And Shuttle Car Or Competence Stockpile And Inbye Car Operating procedure Operator competence Personnel Struck By Rib Fall Adequate rib support in While Passing Loader/Stockpile passage area, operation area Or Operating Loader Operating procedure Personnel Unable To Escape Adequate rib support Roof/Rib Falls On Inbye Side Of Adequate roof support Loader As Escape Way Is Operating procedure Blocked Provision of escape passage for personnel Personnel Unable To Properly Competence Handle Materials Past Loader Manual handling procedure And Stockpile On Floor Causing Operating procedure Consequent Injuries Provision of passage for personnel Floor Stockpile Impedes Gas auditing Adequate Ventilation Of Area Operating procedure Inbye Of It System design Ventilation auditing Dust From Pick-Up Operation Adequate ventilation Contaminates Intake To Face Allowable dust limits Personnel Dust suppression Operating procedure

Dust From Pick-Up Operation Contaminates Intake To Face Personnel Protective equipment Respirable dust auditing Fire On Haulage Contaminates Adequate ventilation Intake Air To Other Workplaces Design of ventilation system With Irrespirable Fumes Fume detection/alarm systems Homotropal ventilation Prevention of fire Provision of self rescuers Separate ventilation of haulage roads Personnel Become Entangled In Competence Skip Tippler Equipment Design of tippler Operating procedure Provision of guarding Personnel Caught Between Communications Moving Skips While Coupling Or Competence Uncoupling Them Coupling/uncoupling procedure Personnel Caught Between Competence Skips While Attempting To Operating procedure Pass, As The Skips Move Prohibition of personnel passing between skips in rake Personnel Fall Into Skip Dumping Bins Or Bunkers Competence Design of bunkers Guarding of bunker entrances Operating procedure Competence Operating procedure Restriction of personnel between rakes Adequate walkway(s) beside track (clearance) Competence Operating procedure Restriction of personnel in haulageways Warning signs in tight places

Personnel Jammed Between Rakes Of Skips On By-Pass Shunts Personnel Jammed Between Rib And Skip

Personnel Struck By De-Railed Design of system Skip Equipment maintenance Limitations of personnel on haulage roads Operating procedure Speed restrictions

Personnel Struck By De-Railed Skip

Personnel Struck By Runaway Skip

Track housekeeping Track installation Track maintenance Braking procedure Coupling procedure Design of track Limitation of personnel on haulage road Maintenance of equipment Maintenance of track Operating procedure Provision of catch points Provision of de-railing devices Provision of drop bar barriers

Shoe skidding procedure Shunting procedure Spragging procedure Personnel Struck By Unplanned Competence Movement Of Skip During ReRe-railing procedure Railing Shunter/Setrider Falls From Competence Moving Rake And Is Run Over Shunting/setriding procedure Shunter/Setrider Gives Wrong Signal And He Or Others Are Crushed Or Run Down By Rake Movement Communications procedure Competence Operating procedure Operator competence Shunter/Setrider Slips, Trips And Competence Falls In Front Of Moving Skip Housekeeping in work area And Is Run Over Shunting/setriding procedure Shunter/Setrider/Others Have Adequate clearance in Clothing Entangled In Rake And walkways beside haulage Are Dragged By It Avoidance of loose clothing Clothing in good repair Competence Operating procedure Runaway Or Skips In Motion Adequate roof clearance on Strike And Dislodge Roof haulage roads Supports Causing Fall Which Adequate roof support Blocks Airway Alternative airways Design of haulage Operating procedure Ventilation system design Runaway Or Skips In Motion Adequate ventilation Raise Dust Cloud And Strike Allowable combustible dust Electrical Equipment Causing levels Sparks Or Arcs And/Or Runaway Skips Raise Dust Cloud On Impact And Also Cause Incendive Sparks

Runaway Or Skips In Motion Raise Dust Cloud And Strike Electrical Equipment Causing Sparks Or Arcs And/Or Runaway Skips Raise Dust Cloud On Impact And Also Cause Incendive Sparks

Care in placement of cables and electrical equipment in haulage roads Combustible dust auditing Design of skips to minimise dust and coal spillage Dust inertization in roads Good standard of track Operating procedure Overloading restrictions Protection of electrical equipment Restriction of ventilation velocity in haulage roads Selection of materials for skips and other objects in haulage roads Flammable Gas Is Evolved Adequate ventilation of From Coal In Skips So As To haulage ways and shunts Create Explosive Atmosphere In Allowable gas limits Haulage Way Or Shunts And Control of ignition sources Ignition Source Is Present (Also Gas auditing Contaminates Intake To Other Gas pre-drainage of coal to Places) limit gas evolution in mined coal Homotropal ventilation Operating procedure Separate ventilation of haulage roads Runaway Skip Causes Adequate ventilation Incendive Sparks In Presence Allowable gas levels Of Gas Upon Collision Gas auditing Operating procedure Selection of materials for skips and other objects in haulage roads Runaway Skip Strikes Electrical Adequate ventilation Equipment In Accumulation Of Allowable gas levels Gas And Causes Sparks Or Care in placement of cables Arcs and electrical equipment in haulage roads Gas auditing Operating procedure Protection of electrical equipment Overheated Bearings Ignite Operating procedure Flammable Material Such As Skip design Lubricant Or Coal Dust Skip maintenance

Overheated Bearings Ignite Flammable Material Such As Lubricant Or Coal Dust Surface temperature limits Temperature auditing Design of electrical equipment Earth fault limitation Fire fighting equipment at electrical installations Housekeeping in area of electrical equipment Location of electrical equipment Operating procedure Overcurrent protection Protection of electrical equipment Adequate ventilation Allowable respirable dust limits Design of skips to minimise dust and coal spillage Dust suppression measures Good standard of track Homotropal ventilation Operating procedure Overloading restrictions Respirable dust auditing Restriction of ventilation velocity in haulage roads Separate ventilation of haulage roads Competence Re-railing procedure Competence Coupling design Coupling/uncoupling procedure Adequate lighting Adequate walkways beside track Competence Good standard of trackwork Housekeeping in work areas

Rake Or Runaway Strikes Electric Equipment Or Cables Causing Arcing Which Ignites Flammable Materials

Operation Of Haulage Creates Dust Which Contaminates Intake Air

Personnel Suffer Sprains Or Strains While Re-Railing Skips Shunter Suffers Sprain/Strain While Coupling/Uncoupling Skips Shunter/Setrider Slips Or Trips While Carrying Out Duties

Operating procedure Internal Combustion Engine Adequate ventilation Locomotive Or Groups Of Them Allowable fume levels Hauling Loads Contaminate Competence Atmosphere With Exhaust Fumes

Internal Combustion Engine Locomotive Or Groups Of Them Hauling Loads Contaminate Atmosphere With Exhaust Exhaust system design Fumes Exhaust system maintenance Fume monitoring Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance Operating procedure Brake Failure On Locomotive Competence Resulting In Runaway Which Design of brakes (park and Strikes Personnel run) Gradient limits Load limits Maintenance of brakes Operating procedure Sander maintenance Speed limits Use of skid shoes and sanders Couplings Fail Or Decouple In Competence Use Allowing Loaded Cars To Coupling design Runaway, Striking Personnel Coupling maintenance Operating procedure Track installation Track maintenance Use of safety chains Greasy Or Wet Track Conditions Competence Cause A Skidding Runaway Load limits Striking Personnel Operating procedure Sander maintenance Speed limits Track installation Track maintenance Use of skid shoes and sanders Incorrect Shunting Procedure Competence On Grades Cause A Runaway Shunting procedures Which Strikes Personnel Use of blocking shoes Load And/Or Gradient Are Too Competence Much For Locomotive Braking Design of brakes (park and Capacity Resulting In Runaway run) Which Strikes Personnel Gradient limits Load limits Maintenance of brakes Operating procedure Sander maintenance Speed limits

Which Strikes Personnel

Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib By Derailment Due To Poor Trackwork Or Material On Track

Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib By Large Overhanging Or Protruding Loads Approach warning devices Competence Operating procedure Personnel Are Jammed Against Adequate clearances Rib Or Face As Cars Are Competence Located In Shunts Shunting procedure Signalling/communications Personnel Are Jammed Competence Between Cars When Train Operating procedure Moves Pre-start warning Prohibition of crossing trains Signalling, communications Competence Operating procedure Speed limits Track installation Track maintenance Personnel Are Struck By Loading procedure Material Falling From Cars In Operating procedure Motion Securing of loads Speed limits Trackwork installation Trackwork maintenance Personnel Are Struck By Cars Blocking shoes Which Were Parked At Track Car parking procedure End But Which Roll Over The Competence Track End Spragging props Track end buffers Use Of Drop warwicks Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate rib support Material Caused By Derailed Adequate roof clearance Train Dislodging Roof/Rib Adequate roof support Supports Competence Operating procedure Speed limits Personnel Are Jammed Or Struck By Derailment Due To Excessive Speed

Use of skid shoes and sanders Competence Operating procedure Protective enclosure for operation and shunter Competence Operating procedure Track installation Track maintenance Adequate clearance for loads

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Material Caused By Derailed Train Dislodging Roof/Rib Supports

Personnel Are Struck By Falling Material Caused By Large Loads Striking Roof/Rib

Personnel Are Struck By Runaway Of Heavy Load Hauled By Multiple Locomotives Through Breakdown Of Communications Between Locomotive Or Load Strikes Cables Or Electrical Equipment And Becomes Live (Either Normal Motion Or As Runaway)

Track installation Track maintenance Adequate/rib clearance for loads Competence Operating procedure Rib support Roof support Competence Multiple locomotive operating procedure Signalling/communications Competence Earth leakage and fault protection Location of cable equipment

Operating procedure Protection of cables/equipment Fire On Train In Presence Of Adequate ventilation Explosive Dust Cloud Allowable combustible dust limits Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization See also controls for Hazard "Fire" in this same activity area Locomotive Or Load Strikes Adequate ventilation Cables Or Electrical Equipment Combustible dust auditing Causing Major Arc Which Ignites Combustible dust levels Dust Cloud (Either Normal Competence Motion Or Runaway Condition) Dust inertization Location of cables/equipment Operating procedure Protection of cables/equipment Runaway Crashing At Track End Adequate ventilation Raises Dust Cloud And Causes Combustible dust auditing Sparks Combustible dust limits Competence Dust inertization Operating procedure Fire On Train In Presence Of Adequate ventilation Gas Allowable gas limits Gas auditing

Fire On Train In Presence Of Gas See also controls for Hazard "Fire" in this same activity area Operation Of Internal Adequate ventilation Combustion Engine Of Allowable gas limits Locomotive In Presence Of Gas Competence Design of internal combustion engine Engine cut out interlocked to gas sensors Gas auditing High temperature cut-outs Inlet/exhaust flame traps Maintenance of engine Operating procedure Surface temperature limits Arc Fault On Traction Battery Battery design Causes General Fire Battery maintenance Battery to frame and earth fault Competence detection and cut out equipment Operating procedure Due To Loads Imposed And Competence Braking Requirements Control Electric brake and resister Resister Banks On Electric design Locomotives Overheat Igniting Gradient limits Flammable Material Load limits Locomotive housekeeping Operating procedure Speed limits Temperature cut outs Temperature limits Due To Loads Imposed Competence Locomotive Engines/ Motors Engine design Become Overheated And Ignite Engine maintenance Flammable Material Gradient limits Load limits Locomotive housekeeping Motor design Motor maintenance Operating procedure Temperature cut outs Temperature limits Excessive Loads/Speeds Brake design Causes Overheating Of Brakes Brake maintenance On Locomotive Which Ignites Competence Flammable Material

Excessive Loads/Speeds Causes Overheating Of Brakes On Locomotive Which Ignites Flammable Material

Fire fighting equipment Load limits Locomotive housekeeping Operating procedure Speed limits Temperature auditing Temperature limits Locomotive Or Load Strikes Adequate clearances Cable Or Other Electrical Competence Equipment Causing Arcs/Sparks Fault protection Which Ignite Flammable Location of cables and Material (Either Normal Motion, equipment Runaway Or Derailment Operating procedure Condition) Protection of cables and equipment Noise From Haulage Exceeds Allowable noise levels and Allowable Noise Levels And doses Doses Design of haulage system Limitation of exposure Maintenance of haulage system Noise monitoring Protective equipment Operation Of Haulage System Adequate ventilation Raises Respirable Dust Into Allowable respirable dust Intake Air limits Dust suppression on haulage roads Respirable dust auditing Locomotive Or Vehicle Internal Adequate ventilation Combustion Engine Or Groups Allowable fume levels Of Them Contaminate Air With Fume auditing Exhaust Fumes Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance Internal combustion exhaust system design Internal combustion exhaust system maintenance Body Parts Strike Rib Or Roof During Operation Of Transport Adequate clearances Design of transport vehicles Protective enclosures for personnel Brakes Fail On Steep Gradient Brake design Causing Runaway And/Or Crash Brake maintenance Emergency braking system

Brakes Fail On Steep Gradient Causing Runaway And/Or Crash Operating procedure Operator competence Speed limits Couplings Between Transport Competence Vehicles Fail Or Uncouple Coupling design Allowing Runaway Coupling maintenance Coupling procedure Use of safety chains Derailment Of Transport Vehicle Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Operating procedure Operator competence Speed limits to suit track Track installation Track maintenance Jolting During Starting Or Operating competence Stopping Or From Track Causes Operating procedure Personnel To Fall From Vehicle Prohibition of personnel other than those accommodated in locomotive cabins from riding on other than purpose built vehicles Proper seating arrangements Track installation Track maintenance Personnel Are Dragged Or Run Competence Over While Attempting To Get Operating procedure On Or Off Transport In Motion Signalling/communications Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate rib support Roof Or Rib Material Adequate roof support Protective vehicle cabins Transport Vehicles Or Train Adequate lighting Collides With Other Vehicles Or Block light systems Train On Same Line Marshalling control procedure Operating procedure Operator competence Safe distances between units Signalling/communications Operating procedure Operator competence Track end warning signs Battery design Battery maintenance

Vehicle Runs Off Track End

Arc Fault Occurs On Traction Battery

Arc Fault Occurs On Traction Battery Battery to frame and earth fault detectors Fault cut outs Self rescuers Signalling/communications Brake design Brake maintenance Fire fighting equipment Operating procedure Operator competence Self rescuers Signalling/communications Speed limits Vehicle/locomotive housekeeping Fire fighting equipment High temperature cut outs Operating Temperature limits Resistor area housekeeping Resistor design Signalling/communications Temperature auditing Use Of Self rescuers Internal Combustion Engine Or Engine/motor housekeeping Motor On Locomotive Or Vehicle Fire fighting equipment Overheats, Igniting Flammable High temperature cut-outs Material Internal combustion engine design Internal combustion engine maintenance Motor design Motor maintenance Operating procedure Operator competence Self rescuers Signalling/communications Speed limits Temperature auditing Temperature limits Noise From Transport Vehicles Allowable noise levels and Exceeds Allowable Limits doses Noise auditing Protective equipment Vehicle design Vehicle soundproofing Vehicle Or Train Raises Adequate ventilation Respirable Dust Into Air

Brakes On Vehicle Or Locomotive Overheat, Igniting Flammable Material

Control Register Banks Overheat, Igniting Flammable Material

Vehicle Or Train Raises Respirable Dust Into Air

Equipment On Sleds Fall Off Them Striking Personnel

Allowable respirable dust levels Dust suppression on transport roads Respirable dust auditing Correct securing of equipment

Design of system Operating procedure Adequate clearance Adequate rib support Competence Operating procedure Personnel Become Entangled In Competence Sleds As They Are Moved Operating procedure Pre-start warning Sleds In Motion Jam Personnel Adequate clearance To Rib Competence Operating procedure System Overloads And Breaks Competence Winch Anchorage Allowing Design of system Winch To Suddenly Move Location of personnel Striking Or Jamming Personnel Method of anchorage Operating procedure Overload cut-outs on winch System Overloads Breaking Competence Winch Rope Which Flies And Design of system Strikes Personnel (Couplings Location of personnel May Also Snap) Maintenance of couplings Maintenance of ropes Operating procedure Overload cut-outs on winch Selection of couplings Selection of ropes System Overloads Where Adequate roof support Anchorage Is By Staker Prop To Competence Roof And This Disturbs Roof Design of system Support Causing Roof Fall, Location of personnel And/Or Flying Staker Prop Operating procedure Which Strikes Couplings Fail Personnel And Allow Free Coupling design Fall To Pit Bottom In Inclined Coupling selection Shaft Load limits Operating procedure Provision of safety chains Load Causes Rope Or Load limits Suspension Gear Failure And Maintenance of ropes Allows Free Fall To Pit Bottom Maintenance of suspension gear

Load Causes Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure And Allows Free Fall To Pit Bottom Operating procedure Rejection criteria for ropes Selection of ropes Selection of suspension gear Load Is Too Heavy For Braking System And Runaway To Pit Bottom Occurs Brake design Brake maintenance Competence Load limits Operating procedure Operating speed limits Load Lurches While In Motion Adequate strength of lining And Strikes Shaft and shaft support Lining/Furnishings Causing Competence General Collapse Operating procedure Securing of load Personnel Are Jammed Against Adequate load clearances Walls Of Inclined Shaft By Load Prohibition of personnel in (Normal Speed Or Runaway drift when heavy loads are Condition) being moved Provision of refuges Securing of load Operating procedure Rough Track Or Material On Coupling design Track Causes De-Coupling Of Operating procedure Load And Free Fall To Pit Operating speed limits Bottom In Inclined Shaft Provision of safety chains Track installation Track maintenance Material/Equipment Runs Away Competence And Falls Into Shaft Operating procedure Provision of catch points in rail systems at shaft entrance Provision of shaft safety gates Personnel Are Bumped Into Shaft, Jammed Or Crushed As Material Or Equipment Is Loaded Into Cage Or Slung In Shaft Personnel Caught By Unexpected Load Movement Due To Wrong Signals Given Slinging In Shaft Is Faulty And Allows Material/Equipment To Fall Adequate clearances Competence Operating procedure Provision of shaft safety gates Use of harnesses Communications/signalling Competence Operating procedure Competence Maintenance of slinging equipment

Slinging In Shaft Is Faulty And Allows Material/Equipment To Fall Selection of slinging equipment Slinging procedure Braking maintenance Braking system design Competence Operating procedure Prevention of overloading Adequate clearance for load Earth leakage and fault protection Location of cables and equipment Operating procedure Protection of cables and equipment Adequate clearance for load Location of cables Operating procedure Protection of cables Second means of egress Coupling design Coupling maintenance Coupling procedure Track installation Track maintenance Use of safety chains Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Maintenance of drift cars Track installation Track maintenance Winding procedure Winding speed limits Maintenance of drift cars Track installation Track maintenance Winding procedure Winding speed limits Acceleration limits Controller maintenance Controller settings Operator competence Winding procedure Adequate loading ramp Anchorage of rail car Competence Loading procedure

Weight Of Material/ Equipment Overloads Braking Systems And Allows Runaway Into Shaft

Load Strikes Electrical Cables Or Equipment And Becomes Live

Load Strikes Electrical Cables Causing Arc Which Ignites Flammable Material

Couplings Between Cars In Drift Rake Fall Or Decouple

Derailed Drift Rake Causes Collapse Of Roof Or Ribs

Derailment Of Drift Rake

Excessive Winding Acceleration Injures Personnel In Cage

Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Miners) Slew Off Rail Cars As They Are Being Loaded Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent Personnel

Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Miners) Slew Off Rail Cars As They Are Being Loaded Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent Personnel Location of personnel Signalling/communications Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Block anchorage Being Unloaded Using Rope arrangements And Tackle Systems Cause Location of personnel Rope Block Or Anchor Failure Maintenance of ropes and With Flying Rope Striking tackle Personnel Rope and tackle unloading procedure Selection of equipment Signalling/communications Slinging and lifting procedure Material Falls Down Shaft Striking Personnel In Cage Adequate enclosure of cage Brace procedure Protective shield on top of cage Shaft maintenance Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Enclosure of personnel in protective cabins Controller settings Decking speed limits Operator competence Pit top cage arresters Signalling/communications Winding limit switches Winding procedure Controller settings Decking speed limits Operator competence Pit bottom buffers Winding limit switches Winding procedure Competence Design of transport vehicle Proper protection of personnel Prohibition of winding personnel with bulky material in same conveyance Adequate enclosure and/or adequate clearances for cars Adequate lighting Area housekeeping

Material From Roof Or Rib Strikes Personnel On Rake

Overwind Breaks Rope Or Detaches Cage Of Personnel Allowing It To Fall Down Shaft (Or Rake In Drift)

Overwind Crashes Cage Of Personnel (Or Rake) Into Pit Bottom

Personnel Fall Off Rake To Floor

Personnel In Cars Or Cages Are Struck By Moving Material/ Equipment In Same Conveyance During Wind Personnel In Drift Rakecars Are Struck By Brushing Against Close Roof Or Rib Personnel Trip And Fall At Embarkation Point

Personnel Trip And Fall At Embarkation Point Competence Ground/floor conditions at embarkation points Rope Or Suspension Gear Fails Acceleration limits Allowing Free Fall Of Cage Or Automatic retardation braking Rake Controller settings Dump brake systems on rake Gripper systems for guides Operator competence Rope maintenance Rope selection Suspension gear maintenance Suspension gear selection Winding procedure Cage Strikes Buntons Or Controller settings Walling Causing Collapse Which Design of shaft and lining Blocks Shaft Maintenance of guides Operator competence Provision of guides Second means of egress from mine Winding procedure Skip Comes Loose During Wind Controller settings Causing Collapse Which Blocks Design of cages to provide Shaft skip location and locking arrangements Design of shaft and lining Maintenance of guides Operator competence Provision of guides Second means of egress from mine Winding procedure At Surface Brace Personnel Fall Brace operating procedure Into Shaft Competence Guarding of shaft entrances by automatic shaft gates At Surface Brace Skips Run Into Competence Open Shaft And Fall, Possibly Pit bottom safety area Causing Consequent Provision of automatic shaft Destruction And Fall Of gates Furnishings Lining And Cages Surface operating procedure

Brace Or Plat Personnel Become Jammed In Decking Equipment Or Between Skips During Decking

Competence Design of decking equipment

Guarding of equipment Operating procedure Cage Strikes Keps At Competence Intermediate Level During Wind Interlocking of keps with Causing Material And/Or Cage winder To Fall To Pit Bottom Operating procedure for keps Prohibition of keps at intermediate levels Cages Collide In Mid Shaft Guide maintenance Causing Fall Of Material To Pit Operator competence Bottom Provision and design of guides Safety area at pit bottom Winding procedure Winding speed and acceleration limits Cages Collide With Shaft Adequate shaft clearances Walling Material Causing Fall Of Auditing of shaft condition Material To Pit Bottom Guide maintenance Operator competence Provision of guides Safety area at pit bottom Winding procedure During Wind Skips Move In Competence Cage Contacting Shaft Walls, Decking procedure Buntons Etc. Allowing Material Design of cages to provide To Fall To Pit Bottom Or In skip location and locking Worst Case Causing Rope arrangements Failure And Fall Of Cage Operator competence Safety area at pit bottom during winds Winding procedure Wind Begins With Skip Only Communication/signalling Partly In Cage Causing It To Competence Strike Inset Roof Resulting In Interlocking of shaft gates and Collapse Of Inset keps with winder Operating procedure Operator competence Winding procedure Winding Rope Fails Allowing Fall Operator competence Of Cage To Pit Bottom Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Safety area at pit bottom

Winding Rope Fails Allowing Fall Of Cage To Pit Bottom

Selection and design of rope Winder controller settings Winding acceleration limits Winding load limits Winding procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable dust levels Allowable gas levels Combustible dust auditing Dust inertization Gas auditing Operator competence Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Selection and design of rope Selection and design of suspension gear Suspension gear maintenance Winder controller settings Winding acceleration limits Winding procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable combustible dust levels Allowable gas levels Combustible dust auditing Competence Decking procedure Design of cages to provide skip location and locking arrangements Dust inertization Gas auditing Location of electrical cables in shaft Operator competence Protection of cables Winding procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable combustible dust levels Allowable gas levels Combustible dust auditing Competence Decking procedure

Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure Allows Cage To Fall Raising Sparks And Combustible Dust Cloud

Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Causing Arc Which Throws Up Combustible Dust Cloud From Deposited Dust

Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Incendive Sparks In Dust Cloud

Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Incendive Sparks In Dust Cloud

Design of cages to provide skip location and locking arrangements Dust inertization Gas auditing Operator competence Winding procedure Rope Failure Allows Cage To Adequate ventilation Fall Causing Showers Of Sparks Allowable gas levels Either From Guides Or At Gas auditing Collision Point In Presence Of Operator competence Gas Rope maintenance Rope rejection criteria Selection and design of rope Winder controller settings Winding acceleration limits Winding load limits Winding procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Competence Decking procedure Design of cages to provide skip location and locking arrangements Gas auditing Operator competence Winding procedure Adequate ventilation Allowable gas levels Competence Decking procedure Design of cages to provide skip location and locking arrangements Gas auditing Location of electrical cables in shaft Operator competence Protection of cables Winding procedure Location of electrical cables in shaft Maintenance of guides Protection of electrical cables Provision of guides

Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Gas

Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Causing Arcs And Sparks

Cage Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Which Arcs And Ignites Flammable Material Such As Timberwork

Cage Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Which Arcs And Ignites Flammable Material Such As Timberwork

Second means of egress from mine Use of upcast for winding Winding procedure Skip Comes Loose During Wind Competence Striking Electrical Cable Which Decking procedure Arcs And Ignites Flammable Design of cages to provide Material skip location and locking arrangements Location of electrical cables in shaft Maintenance of guides Protection of electrical cables Provision of guides Second means of egress from mine Use of upcast for winding Winding procedure Allowable noise levels and doses Design of decking equipment Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment Adequate ventilation Allowable respirable dust levels Design of cages and skips Dust suppression measures Respirable dust auditing Use of upcast for winding

Excessive Noise Levels And Doses Are Caused By Decking Operations

Dust From Winding Operation Contaminates Intake Air

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VENTILATION HAZARDS
Air Flow control - Goaves and Air Flow control -Coal Faces Wastes Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting in same Panel Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at 1 Location Operation Gas Drainage Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft Surface Fan Operation Sub Activity Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes Auxiliary Fan Push/Pull System Operation Brattice use Main Fan Reversal Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations Ventilation Ducting Hazard Enhancement Of Risk Initiation Of Spontaneous Combustion

Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes

Enhancement Of Risk Initiation Of Spontaneous Combustion

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes

Risk Of Gas Explosion

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes

Risk Of Gas Explosion

Air Flow control -Coal Faces

Inadequate Control Of Coal Dust Produced From Mining At Face

Air Flow control -Coal Faces

Inadequate Control Of Coal Dust Produced From Mining At Face

Air Flow control -Coal Faces

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Air Flow control -Coal Faces

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Air Flow control -Coal Faces

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Air Flow control -Coal Haulage ways

Risk Of Combustible Dust Explosion

Air Flow control -General

Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of Inbye Personnel Due To Contamination Of Air Intake

Air Flow control -General

Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of Inbye Personnel Due To Contamination Of Air Intake

Air Flow control -General

Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of Inbye Personnel Due To Contamination Of Air Intake

Air Flow control -General

Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of Inbye Personnel Due To Contamination Of Air Intake

Air Flow control -General

Excessive Temperature And Humidity Of Intake Air

Air Flow control -General

Excessive Temperature And Humidity Of Intake Air

Air Flow control -General

Excessive Temperature And Humidity Of Intake Air

Air Flow control -General

Excessive Temperature And Humidity Of Intake Air

Air Flow control -General

Ignition Or Enhancement Of Spontaneous Combustion

Air Flow control -General

Ignition Or Enhancement Of Spontaneous Combustion

Air Flow control -General

Ignition Or Enhancement Of Spontaneous Combustion

Air Flow control -General

Lung Damage To Underground Personnel

Air Flow control -General

Risk Of Explosion Due To Contamination Of Intake Air With Flammable Gas In Excess Concentrations

Air Flow control -General

Risk Of Explosion Due To Contamination Of Intake Air With Flammable Gas In Excess Concentrations

Air Flow control -General

Risk Of Explosion Due To Contamination Of Intake Air With Flammable Gas In Excess Concentrations Risk Of Explosion Due To Contamination Of Intake Air With Flammable Gas In Excess Concentrations

Air Flow control -General

Air Flow control -General

Risk Of Explosion Due To Contamination Of Intake Air With Flammable Gas In Excess Concentrations

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -General

System Fails To Provide Adequate Air Flow And Distribution

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Eye Injuries

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Heat Exhaustion Effects On Personnel At Location

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Lung Damage

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Lung Damage

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of Flammable Gas

Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting in same Panel

Fan System Results In Recirculation With Consequent Dangerous Rise In Gas Content

Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting in same Panel

Fan System Results In Recirculation With Consequent Dangerous Rise In Gas Content

Auxiliary Fan Operation

Push/Pull System Recirculation Causing Dangerous Increase In Gas Content Fan Malfunction Causes Fire On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Fan Malfunction Causes Fire On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Fan Malfunction Causes Fire On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Fans Causes Recirculation Of Face Air With Rise In Gas Content And Risk To Face Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Fans Causes Recirculation Of Face Air With Rise In Gas Content And Risk To Face Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Fans Causes Recirculation Of Face Air With Rise In Gas Content And Risk To Face Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Formation Of Potentially Explosive Returns

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Hearing Damage

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Ignition of Gas

Ignition of Gas

Ignition Of Gas

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Ignition of Gas

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Insufficient Flow At Face Leads To Gas And Dust Build Up Causing Risk To Face Personnel Insufficient Flow At Face Leads To Gas And Dust Build Up Causing Risk To Face Personnel Insufficient Flow At Face Leads To Gas And Dust Build Up Causing Risk To At Face Insufficient Flow Face Leads To Gas And Dust Build Up Causing Risk To At Face Insufficient Flow Face Leads To Gas And Dust Build Up Causing Risk To Face Personnel Risk To Face Personnel Due To Damage Or Destruction Of Fan Risk To Face Personnel Due To Damage Or Destruction Of Fan Lung Damage To Underground Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Forcing Operation

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Forcing Operation Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Sudden Rise In Gas Concentration On Fan Stoppage Fire In Fan Installation

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Fire In Fan Installation

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Gas Explosion Initiated By Fan

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Gas Explosion Initiated By Fan

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Gas Explosion Initiated By Fan

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Hearing Damage To Underground Personnel

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Injuries To Personnel Through Contact With Fans Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Damage Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Fan Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To System Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To System Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Location Operation Brattice use

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To System Malfunction Brattice Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Control Brattice Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use

Brattice use

Brattice Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use

Brattice Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Control Creation Of Potential For Dust Explosion

Brattice use

Brattice use

Creation Of Potential For Dust Explosion

Brattice use

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries To Personnel Rapid Spread Of Fire Risk Of Explosion

Brattice use

Brattice use Brattice use Brattice use

Control of Heatings

Control of Heatings

Exposure Of Underground Personnel To Risk Of Fire And/Or Explosion Injuries Exposure Of Underground Personnel To Risk Of Fire And/Or Explosion Injuries Exposure Of Underground Personnel To Risk Of Fire And/Or Explosion Injuries Exposure Of Underground Personnel To Risk Of Fire And/Or Explosion Injuries Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Control of Heatings

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of injury to personnel due to ignition or explosion

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Environmental Monitoring

Risk Of Injury To Personnel Due To Unrecognised Changes To Mine Atmosphere

Fan Construction

Asphyxiation Of Assembly Personnel

Fan Construction

Burn Injuries To Personnel

Fan Construction

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Fan Construction

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Fan Construction

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Fan Construction

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Fan Construction

Electrocution

Fan Construction Fan Construction

Electrocution Injuries From Explosion At Construction Site

Fan Construction

Injuries From Explosion At Construction Site

Fan Construction

Injuries From Explosion At Construction Site

Fan Construction

Injuries From Falls By Construction Personnel

Fan Construction

Injuries From Falls By Construction Personnel

Fan Construction

Lung Injuries

Fan Construction

Poisoning Of Assembly Personnel

Gas Drainage

Creation Of Explosive Atmosphere In Goaf Areas

Gas Drainage

Creation Of Explosive Atmosphere In Goaf Areas

Gas Drainage Gas Drainage Gas Drainage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Gas Drainage

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries

Gas Drainage

Explosion Of Gas At Drill Site (Also Gas Fire At Drill Site)

Gas Drainage

Explosion Of Gas In Drainage Pumps

Gas Drainage

Explosion Of Gas In Ranges

Gas Drainage

Fire Or Explosion Of Gas Escaping From Gas Ranges

Gas Drainage

Fire Or Explosion Of Gas Escaping From Gas Ranges

Gas Drainage

Fire Or Explosion Of Gas Escaping From Gas Ranges

Gas Drainage

Fire Or Explosion Of Gas Escaping From Gas Ranges

Gas Drainage

Fire Or Explosion Of Gas Escaping From Gas Ranges

Gas Drainage

Heatings Caused In Goaf

Gas Drainage

Risk To Personnel Caused By Intense Gas Fire At Range Outlet

Gas Drainage

Underground Personnel Asphyxiated Or Poisoned By Gas Escaping From Drainage Ranges

Gas Drainage

Underground Personnel Asphyxiated Or Poisoned By Gas Escaping From Drainage Ranges Underground Personnel Asphyxiated Or Poisoned By Gas Escaping From Drainage Ranges

Gas Drainage

Gas Drainage

Underground Personnel Asphyxiated Or Poisoned By Gas Escaping From Drainage Ranges

Gas Drainage

Underground Personnel Asphyxiated Or Poisoned By Gas Escaping From Drainage Ranges

Main Fan Reversal

Risks To Underground Personnel Due To Reversal Of Airflow

Main Forcing Fan Operation

Rapid Rise In Gas Emission Underground Causing Risk To Personnel Asphyxiation Or Poisoning Of Personnel

Outburst Zone ventilation

Outburst Zone ventilation

Destruction Of Ventilation System

Outburst Zone ventilation

Ignition Of Outburst Gas Flow

Overcasts

Crushing, Contusion, Or Fracture And Slip And Fall Injuries To Personnel

Overcasts

Overcasts

Crushing, Contusion, Or Fracture And Slip And Fall Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion, Or Fracture And Slip And Fall Injuries To Personnel

Overcasts

Crushing, Contusion, Or Fracture And Slip And Fall Injuries To Personnel Explosion Of Flammable Gas During Construction

Overcasts

Overcasts Overcasts

Overcast Fails To Adequately Control Air Flow Overcast Fails To Adequately Control Air Flow

Overcasts

Overcast Fails To Adequately Control Air Flow

Overcasts

Overcast Is A Fire Hazard

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations

Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Parallel Fans To Perform Adequately

Scrubbers and Extractors

Hearing Damage

Scrubbers and Extractors

Risk Of Gas Explosion

Seals

Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure

Seals

Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure

Seals

Seals

Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure

Seals

Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure

Seals

Injuries To Underground Personnel Resulting From Seal Failure

Stoppings

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Stoppings

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Stoppings

Crushing, Contusion And Fracture Injuries To Personnel Stoppings Are Potential Fire Hazards In Themselves

Stoppings

Stoppings

Stoppings Are Potential Fire Hazards In Themselves Stoppings Fail To Adequately Control Air Flow

Stoppings

Stoppings

Stoppings Fail To Adequately Control Air Flow Stoppings Fail To Adequately Control Air Flow

Stoppings

Surface Fan Operation

Hearing Damage

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Complete Failure Of Fan Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure / Use Of Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To Failure Of Fan To Perform Adequately Risk To Underground Personnel Due To High Flammable Gas Levels In Flow Through Fan (I.e.. In Explosive Range)

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To High Flammable Gas Levels In Flow Through Fan (I.e.. In Explosive Range)

Surface Fan Operation

Surface Fan Operation

Risk To Underground Personnel Due To High Flammable Gas Levels In Flow Through Fan (I.e.. In Explosive Range) Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal Where Fan Is Inset To Coal Portal (I.e.. Highwall Installation)

Ventilation Ducting

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips, And Sprain Injuries To Personnel

Ventilation Ducting

Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips, And Sprain Injuries To Personnel Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips, Trips, And Sprain Injuries To Personnel Ducting Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Ducting Fails To Provide Adequate Flow Risk Of Explosion

Ventilation Ducting

Ventilation Ducting Ventilation Ducting

Ventilation Ducting

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Air Flow control -Coal Haulage ways Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Operation Control of Heatings Main Forcing Fan Operation

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HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Air Flow control -General Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Forcing Operation Environmental Monitoring Outburst Zone ventilation

Air Flow control -Working Locations Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation Fan Construction Overcasts

Scrubbers and Extractors

Seals

Stoppings

Mechanism

Control

References

Pressure Gradients Over Goaf Do not use bleeder systems Enables Access Of Oxygen But Inert goaves Allows Heat Build Up Inspection/auditing of goaf conditions at accessible locations Limit extent of goaf areas by means of barriers Limit use of bleeder systems to times less than incubation period Mine layout design Pressure balance seals Provide effective seals on all unused access points to goaf Ventilation system design Sluggish Or Poorly Controlled Inspection/auditing of conditions Ventilation Of Unused Workings in unused but ventilated workings Provides Oxygen But Allows Heat Build Up Provision of adequate control for ventilation in unused workings Provision of adequate flows to dissipate heat Sealing of unused workings

Gas From Goaf Migrates From Goaf Edge Into Active Working Areas (Due To Barometric Or Other Causes)

Automatic equipment shutdown when T.L.V.'s are exceeded

Gas auditing in working areas Gas level T.L.V.'s Provision of adequate flows to dilute goaf edge gas make Provision of bleeder ventilation Provision of gas drainage from goaf areas Ventilation system design Sluggish Or Poorly Controlled Inspection/auditing of conditions Ventilation Of Unused Workings in ventilated, unused workings Allows Formation Of Dead Spots Or Gas Layering And The Provision of adequate flows in Accumulations Are Capable Of unused workings Being Expelled Into Active Provision of adequate ventilation Workings By Roof Falls Or controls in unused workings Other Causes Inadequate Velocity Profile At Face Sealing of unused workings Correct location of brattice intake

Correct location of ventilation duct intake Dust auditing Operating procedure Insufficient Airflow To Dilute And Dust auditing Remove Dust Dust suppression arrangements on coal production equipment Operating procedure Provide adequate flow Correct location of brattice intake

Inadequate Velocity Profile At Face Causes Localised Concentrations Or Layering

Correct location of vent duct intake Flammable gas auditing Operating procedure Provide adequate flow Provision of auxiliary circulation devices such as on board fans and scrubbers and venturi dissipaters Ventilation System Draws Gas Care in use of auxiliary fans in From Goaf Edge Over Face extraction panels Equipment In Extraction Panels Correct location of brattice intakes Correct location of temporary brattice stoppings

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Ventilation System Draws Gas From Goaf Edge Over Face Equipment In Extraction Panels

Correct location of ventilation duct intake Flammable gas auditing Operating procedure Ventilation system design Airflow In Coal Haulage Ways Combustible dust auditing Picks Up And Distributes Coal Inertization of deposited coal dust Dust Through Workings in workings Controls to limit air velocity in haulage ways Dust suppression on haulage operations Segmentation of haulage ways from other intake airways Use of homotropal ventilation for aulageways Failure Event In Sealed Area Competence Blows Out Seals And Provision of adequate seals to Stopppings Contaminating Inbye resist failure Intakes Provision of emergency fresh air supply bases Provision of noxious gas detection and alarm systems Provision of oxygen self rescuers System auditing Provision of an intake and return air path to each location requiring ventilation System auditing System design Adequate flow to effect dilution Internal combustion engine design Limitation on use of internal combustion engines System auditing T.L.V.'s for internal combustion engine exhaust contaminants Division of mine into ventilation splits Effective sealing of old and waste workings and goaves as soon as possible after completion Intake airflow to travel free of old and waste workings and goaves

Failure To Generate Adequate Intake Flow

Internal Combustion Engine Exhausts In Intakes Cause Excessive Concentration Of Contaminants

Noxious Gases From Old And Waste Workings Or Goaves Contaminate Intake Air

Seals to be ventilated only be return air System auditing Excessively Wet Intake Effective temperature auditing Roadways In High Temperature Humidity T.L.V.'s Environment Provision of adequate flow rates Reduction of wetness of intake airways Ventilation system design Effective temperature auditing Provision of adequate flow rates Provision of air conditioning Temperature T.L.V.'s Ventilation system design Limitation of heat output by equipment to airstream Provision of adequate flow rates Provision of air conditioning System auditing Temperature T.L.V.'s Ventilation system design Provision of adequate flow rates

High Ambient Surface Air Conditions

Intake Air Contaminated By Excessive Heat Inflows From Equipment

Intake Air Contaminated By Excessive Heat Inflows From Strata

Provision of air conditioning System auditing Temperature T.L.V.'s Ventilation system design Excessive Pressure Differentials Care with use of bleeder and Imposed Across Goaves And back return ventilation systems Sealed Areas Integrity of seals Mine layout design Pressure equalisation arrangements for goaf seals at risk of leakage Reduction of overall pressure differentials by provision of adequate airways Spontaneous combustion auditing System auditing Ventilation system design Excessive Pressure Differentials Adequate pillar dimensions to Intakes To Returns Causing Air prevent pillar crush between Leakage Through Strata And intakes/returns Coal

Excessive Pressure Differentials Intakes To Returns Causing Air Leakage Through Strata And Coal Adequate roof/rib support to prevent excessive bed separation and establish airflow paths Close sealing of joints with coal surfaces at control structure sites Provision of adequate airway cross sections to reduce pressure differentials Sealing of airway surfaces Spontaneous combustion auditing System auditing Ventilation system design High Intake Air Velocities Cause Mine design Excessive Respirable Dust Pick- Provision of adequate intake Up In Air Flow In Intake Airways airway cross sectional area to limit airflow velocities to less than excess pick-up velocity Reduction/suppression of dust deposition in intake roadways Respirable dust auditing Respirable dust T.L.V.'s System auditing Contamination By Gas From Face of sealed areas to be Nearby Wastes, Goaves, Old ventilated only by return air Workings Gas emitting old and waste workings to be effectively sealed as soon as practicable after completion Intake airflow to travel free of old and waste workings and goaves Mine design System auditing Provision of adequate seals to resist failure Provision of E.R.Z. change detection and isolation devices on face equipment and other equipment likely to be effected System auditing Provision of an intake and return air path to each location requiring ventilation System auditing System design Limitation of intake length

Failure Event In Sealed Area Blows Out Stopping And Seals Contaminating In Bye Intakes

Failure To Generate Adequate Intake Flow

Intake Flow Incapable Of Diluting Intake Strata Emissions

Intake Flow Incapable Of Diluting Intake Strata Emissions Mine layout design Pre-drainage of gas from coal seam/strata Prescribed concentration T.L.V.'s Provision of flanking returns System auditing Disruption To An Airway To One Provision of separate sputs to Face Results In Loss Of Flow each working district To Entire System System auditing System design Doors Left Open Allowing Short Competence Circuiting To Returns Operating procedure for use of doors Single doors to be self closing System auditing Excessive Flows At Some Provision of regulators to balance Locations Starve Other system flow regime Locations System auditing System design Excessive Leakage Through Doors to be used only where Stoppings Doors, And access between intakes and Overcasts returns is required Single doors to be self closing, otherwise a double door air lock must be used Structures to be soundly constructed and minimise leakage System auditing Excessive Resistance Allows Airways to be of adequate cross Flow Paths sectional area System auditing System design Failure To Create Adequate Provision of an intake and return Flow Path Controls air path to each location requiring ventilation System auditing System design Pressure Pulse Destroys Construction of stoppings, doors Controls And Allows Short and overcasts to be sound Circuiting enough to resist damage from pressure pulses from normal falls of ground Regulators Wrongly Adjusted Competence Only competent personnel to adjust regulators System auditing

Roof/Rib Falls Choke Airways

Short Circuiting Of Air From Intakes To Returns

Adequate support of airways Clean up of fallen material obstructing air flow Periodic inspection of main airways to ensure clear System auditing Stoppings and/or doors or overcasts to be constructed in each passage connecting intakes and returns which would otherwise allow short circuiting System auditing Fume auditing Fume T.L.V.'s Gas auditing Maintenance of internal combustion engines in use at location or intakes to it Noxious gas T.L.V.'s Provision of adequate airflow Dust suppression arrangements Eye protection equipment Limitation of air velocities Effective temperature auditing Effective temperature T.L.V.'s Increase airflow Minimum velocity requirement Provision of air conditioning System auditing Allowable respirable dust T.L.V.'s Correct distribution of airflow at location Dust auditing Dust suppression arrangements on equipment/activities

Airflow Insufficient To Adequately Dilute Noxious Fumes Or Gases Produced Or Emitted At Location

Airborne Dust Enters And Irritates Eyes Of Personnel

Excessive Effective Temperatures

Airflow Insufficient To Control Dust Production At Place

Increase airflow Protective equipment Intake To Location Control of dust in intakes Contaminated By Dust Limitation of intake velocities Provision of separate intake to place, not coursed from other dust producing locations Ventilation system design Airflow Insufficient To Adequate Flammable gas auditing Dilute Flammable Gases Emitted At Location

Airflow Insufficient To Adequate Dilute Flammable Gases Flammable gas T.L.V.'s Emitted At Location Operating procedure Provision of adequate airflow Velocity Profile Fails To Prevent Establish correct velocity profile Layering Of Flammable Gas by provision of ventilation control structures (e.g.. sails, flaps, etc.) Flammable gas auditing Operating procedure Proper distribution of airflow at location All fans to exhaust to return airways unless special design (controlled recirculation principle) Ventilation not to be series coursed unless special design Main ventilation current to point of fans installation must always exceed the combined open circuit capacity of the fans System auditing System design Correct sizing of forcing and exhausting fan units System auditing System design Bearing design/selections Fan design Motor design System auditing System maintenance Area housekeeping Electrical design Electrical maintenance Electrical protection Fan design Fan performance auditing Housekeeping Provision of intake grid Auditing of ventilation system Auxiliary fan auditing Interlocking of auxiliary fan to main ventilation circuit performance Maintenance of main ventilation airways

Incorrect Placement Of Fans

Incorrect Sizing Of Fans

Incorrect Balancing Of Forcing And Exhausting Fan Capacities

Bearing Failure In Motor Of Fan Results In Frictional Ignition

Electrical Arc Ignites Flammable Material In Area

Flammable Material Is Sucked Into Fan And Becomes Entangled Leading To Frictional Ignition Fan Continues To Operate After Main Ventilation Circuit Failure (Main Fan Failure Or Blockage Of Returns)

Fan Outlet In Wrong Location

Fan outlet always to be directed in same sense as main ventilation return air current

System auditing System design Incorrect Sizing Of Fan Open circuit flow of fan always to be less than flow of main ventilation current at installation point System auditing System design Fan Exhaust Deposits Fine Coal Auditing of coal dust in returns Dust Capable Of Being Raised Combustible dust T.L.V.'s Into Explosive Cloud In Return Dust removal systems (such as Airway scrubbers) Installation design Provision of return trickle dusters Retreatment of returns Allowable exposures Fan design Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment Silencers Fan operating procedure Mining procedure Provision of gas sensor/cutoffs Operating procedure for fan in extraction panel Provision of gas sensor/cutoff Design of electrics Design of fan Earthing of fan and ducts Inspection/monitoring for gas prior to starting Intake dilution control Procedure for starting fan Procedure to disperse gas concentrations Provision of gas sensor/cutoffs Operating procedure for fan in extraction panel Provision of gas sensor/cutoff Fan operating procedure Mining procedure Provision of gas sensor/cutoff

Noise Output Of Fan Exceeds Allowable Limits

Face Breaks Into Gas Accumulation Which Is Drawn Into Duct/Fan Fall Of Goaf Flushes Gas Into Duct Fan Restarted After Stoppage Draws An Explosive Plug Through And Causes Sparks

Intake Of Duct Placed Too Close To Goaf Edge During Extraction, And Draws In Goaf Gas

Ducts Crushed And Closed By Impact Of Fallen Coal, Rock Or Machinery Fan Stoppage

Duct installation procedure Duct maintenance System auditing Cessation of face operations when fan stops Fan auditing Fan operating procedure Incorrect Sizing Of Fan For Performance auditing Imposed Duty System design Intake To Duct Left Too Far Duct installation procedure Back From Face To Create Performance auditing Correct Velocity Profile At Face Duct installation procedure Leaky Duct Work Duct maintenance Duct selection and design System auditing Fan Struck By Falling Roof/Rib Location of fan Material Provision of adequate roof/rib support Fan Struck By Mobile Location of fan Equipment Operating procedure for mobile equipment Operator competence Excessive Airborne Dust Levels Design of system Are Carried From Face Area To Provision of protective equipment Other Places Where Persons Work Reversion of exhausting system Fan Stoppage Reduces Imposed Pressure And Allows Increased Emission Rates And/Or Expansion Electrical Arc From Fan Equipment Ignites Nearby Flammable Material Design of system Reversion to exhausting system Automatic fire protection devices Equipment design Fire proofing of installation Housekeeping Maintenance Automatic fire protection devices Equipment design Equipment maintenance Fireproofing of installation Housekeeping Auxiliary equipment design Fan design Fan maintenance Flammable gas limits Interlocking of fan to gas monitors

Frictional Heat Build Up Leads To Ignition Of Flammable Material (From Bearings And Other Sources)

Continued Operation Of Fan In Excessive Gas Concentrations With Associated Sparking, Electrical Fault Or Frictional Heating

Continued Operation Of Fan In Excessive Gas Concentrations With Associated Sparking, Electrical Fault Or Frictional Heating Interlocking of fan to main surface fans Prohibition of operation unless surface fans are running Ventilation auditing Auxiliary equipment design Fan design Fan maintenance Flammable gas limits Interlocking of fan with gas monitors Interlocking of fan with main surface fans Prohibition of booster operation unless main fans are running Ventilation auditing Competence Exposure limits Fan design Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment Adequate guarding Competence Design of installation General housekeeping to minimise loose material Provision of intake grids Fan design Fan performance auditing Installation design Isolation door control Fan design Fan performance auditing Ventilation system design Fan performance auditing Maintenance of ventilation controls in correct order Ventilation system auditing Ventilation system design Installation design Override for isolation doors to allow main circuit to function System monitoring and alarm systems Auto shut down arrangements Fan installation performance monitoring

Starting Fan In Excessive Gas Concentration With Associated Sparking From Fan Or Electrical Fault

High Noise Levels In Vicinity Of Booster Fan

Personnel Come Into Contact With Rotating Parts Loose Material Sucked Into Fan Resulting In Damage Or Destruction Excess Leakage

Fan Fails To Perform To Design Output Recirculation Through Fan

In The Event Of Fan Shutdown Entire Air Path Is Blocked By Closed Isolation Doors

One Or More Fans In The Group Fail And Allow Recirculation Back Through Them

One Or More Fans In The Group Fail And Allow Recirculation Back Through Them

Installation design Provision of isolation doors on individual fans Recirculation As Outlined In Auto shut down arrangements First Mechanism Allows Fan installation performance Progressive Build Up Of monitoring Flammable Gas Concentrations Gas monitoring at fan Installation design Interlocking of fans with gas monitors Provision of isolation doors on individual fans Because Of Stoppage Of Some Anti-stall detections and Fans In System General shutdown devices Imbalance Causes Surging/Stall Interlocking of all fans in system Failure In Remaining Fans through surveillance units System auditing System design Some Fans In System Fail/Stop Interlocking of fans through Causing Flow system surveillance Reversals/Recirculation With Interlocking of fans to surface Heat And Gas Build Up main fans System auditing System design System Of Fans Fails To System auditing Perform To Expectation System design Resulting In Reduced Flow Brattice Line Collapsed By With Adequate support structures Imposed Ventilation Pressure Competence Erection procedure Brattice Line Holed By Fallen Erection procedure Roof/Rib Material Or Torn By Mobile equipment operating Mobile Equipment procedure Operator competence Repairs to damage System auditing Excessive Leakage Avoidance of excessively long brattice runs Competence Erection procedure Repair of damage System auditing Insufficient Airway CrossCompetence Section Erection procedure System auditing Coal Dust From Brattice Paths Addition of inertant stone dust to Is Distributed And Deposited In return air at end of narrow side Return Airways return or return junction

Coal Dust From Brattice Paths Is Distributed And Deposited In Return Airways Combustible dust auditing Combustible dust T.L.V.'s Periodic retreatment of return airways with stonedust Handling Mishaps While Competence Transporting And Erecting Erection procedure Brattice Handling procedure Transport procedure Roof Or Rib Material Falls On Adequate support of rib Personnel During Brattice Adequate support of roof Installation Competence Erection procedure Structures On To Which Brattice Competence Is To Be Fastened Dislodge And Erection procedure Strike Personnel Flammable Brattice Material Selection of flame resistant Once Ignited Burns Rapidly material for brattice sheet Brattice In Use Develops Static Brattice to be antistatic or Charge Sufficient To Cause conductive Spark Discharge Alteration To Ventilation Of Site Inertization procedure Of Heating Resulting In Spontaneous combustion control Worsening Of Problem procedure Failure To Correctly Control Monitoring of ventilation of site Ventilation Changes To Heating Sealing procedure Site As To Sealing Takes Place Failure Detect Heating In Mine design Early Stages To Enable Spontaneous combustion Effective Control auditing/monitoring Ventilation system design Premature Resort To Sealing Heating control procedure When Direct Attack On Heating Was Possible Difficulty In Obtaining Height location of sampling points Representative Results For to limit layering effects Tube Or Portable Systems From Location of sampling point Behind Seals intakes far enough inbye seals to avoid seal edge contamination Location of sampling points on both intake and return side seals Provision of adequate sampling points in selected seals at time of sealing Failure To Establish Action And Competence Interpretation of monitoring Alarm Levels results to establish mine norms

Failure To Establish Action And Alarm Levels

Interpretation of results of monitoring indicator gases to define action and alarm levels above the norm values Limits for airborne dust Limits for flammable gas Limits for noxious gases Limits for temperature and humidity Limits for ventilation velocity Failure to recognise delay in Limits for flammable gas monitor response times Location of monitor intakes on machines Alarm levels recognise monitoring safety bulletin 18 response delays Maintenance, care and operation of instruments Failure To Establish Background Competence Status Conditions For Mine Establishment of system of monitoring Interpretation of results to establish normal values Recording of results Failure To Establish Competence Environmental Monitoring Establishment of a rigorous system to regularly monitor at defined locations and times the mine atmospheric conditions in respect of: a. Flammable gases, b.Indicator gases, c.Noxious gases, d. temperature and humidity, e. Airborne dust, f. Recording of results of measurements Failure To Integrate Gas Competence Readings With Ventilation Integration of gas and ventilation Readings To Develop Absolute results Emission Ventilation readings to be obtained at suitable locations to enable integration Failure To Recognise Trends In Competence Results Interpretation of results Recording of results to establish history of norms for mine Trend analysis of results Machine Mounted Monitors Do Equipment classes to be fitted Not Have Their Intakes Located with monitors Properly To Give Appropriate Response

Machine Mounted Monitors Do Not Have Their Intakes Located Properly To Give Appropriate Response Machine Mounted Monitors Fail To Trip Machines

Location of monitor intakes on machines Competence Design of monitor Maintenance of monitor Prohibition of altering settings Prohibition of overriding monitor except in defined conditions

Trip setting adjustments Malfunction And Drift In Hand Calibration of instruments Held Instruments Causes Design of instruments Erroneous Results Frequency of calibration Maintenance, care and operation of instruments Operator competence Selection of instruments Testing of instruments Malfunction Or Drift In Machine Calibration of monitors Mounted Monitors Causes Design of monitors Erroneous Results Or Failure Frequency of calibration To Alarm And Trip Location of monitors Maintenance of monitors Selection of monitors Testing of monitors Misinterpretation Of Results Of Competence Environmental Monitoring Establishment of norms Retention of records of results to facilitate analysis Misreading Or Misuse Of Hand Maintenance, care and operation Held Instruments Causes of instruments Erroneous Results Operator competence Selection of instruments Readings Taken In Wrong Competence Locations Causing Misleading Establishment of locations at Results which readings are to be taken Establishment of system of monitoring Readings Taken Too Automation of system to become Infrequently To Pick Up continuous Changes Early Enough Competence Establishment of frequency of tests and readings Establishment of system of monitoring Increase of frequency when abnormal results occur Interpretation of results

Use of alarm and action levels Remote General Sensor Heads Calibration of sensor heads Drift, Poison Or Malfunction Competence Giving Erroneous Results Design of sensor heads Frequency of calibration Location of sensor heads Maintenance of sensor heads Proper installation Testing of sensor heads Telemetry Lines From Remote Competence Sensor Heads Are Damaged Location of telemetry lines to And Fail To Transfer Information avoid damage Proper installation Testing of lines Tube Bundle Surface Analysers Calibration with standard gases Or Chromatographs Drift And Give Erroneous Results Care and maintenance Correct installation Design of equipment Frequency of calibration Operation of equipment Operator competence Testing Tube Bundle Tubes Are Care in installation of tubes Blocked, Kinked Or Damaged Competence Giving No Or False Results Location of tubes to avoid damage Maintenance of tube systems Noxious Or Irrespirable Gases Adequate ventilation From Workings Overcome Provision of protective equipment Construction Personnel At Fan if necessary Site Ventilation auditing Hot Work Causes Fire Outbreak Control of hot work At Construction Site (Surface Or Housekeeping to remove Underground) flammable materials Operating procedure Provision of fire fighting equipment Elements Of Fan Undergo Assembly procedure Uncontrolled Movement During Crane operator competence Assembly, Striking Or Jamming Fan design Personnel Selection of tools and equipment Slinging and lifting methods Workcrew competence Personnel Struck By Falling Proper highwall preparation prior Highwall Material Where Fan Is to construction of fan Constructed Beneath Highwall

Personnel Struck By Falling Highwall Material Where Fan Is Constructed Beneath Highwall Provision of protective structures to shield personnel Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Adequate rib control prior to and Material While Erecting An during construction Underground Booster Or Inspection of state of ribs to Auxiliary Fan establish safety before work begins Adequate roof control prior to and during construction Inspection of roof to establish safety before work begins Personnel Contact Live Parts See controls under "Electrical During Construction Installation and Maintenance" Activity Personnel Electrocuted By Competence Electric Welding Equipment Operating procedure Hot Work Ignites Gas At Adequate ventilation Booster Or Auxiliary Fan Site Assembly procedure Control of hot work Ventilation auditing Sparks From Hot Work Fall Into Assembly procedure Unventilated Shaft Gas Auditing of ventilation Accumulation Control of hot work Provision of temporary ventilation Sparks From Hot Work Ignite Gas In Surface Fan Portal (Highwall Installation) Assembly procedure Auditing of ventilation Control of hot work Provision of temporary ventilation

Personnel Fall Into Shaft About Assembly procedure Which Fan Is Being Constructed Guarding of shaft entry points and collar area Use of harnesses Personnel Fall Off Fan Structure Assembly procedure Or Associated Structures Provision of guarding Provision of steps and ladders Provision of walkways Use of harnesses Personnel Breath Dust From Adequate ventilation Sandblast Operations Operating procedure Protective equipment Fumes Or Contact With Adequate ventilation Chemicals Used For Cleaning Chemical register Or Coating Fan Equipment Operating procedure During Construction Protective equipment Post Drainage Of Goaf Allowable gas quality Removes Gas Faster Than It Is Emitted Allowing Air Ingress Through Seals

Post Drainage Of Goaf Removes Gas Faster Than It Is Monitoring of goaf gases near Emitted Allowing Air Ingress seals and in drainage ranges Through Seals Post drainage operating procedure System shutdown linked to monitoring Personnel Entangled In Drill Competence Equipment Drill operating procedure Personnel Struck By Falling Competence Pipework During Or After Range installation procedure Installation Of Drainage Ranges Personnel Struck By Material Anti-blowout protection devices Ejected From Drill Hole By Gas Competence Pressure Drill collar arrangements Drill operating procedure Personnel Struck Or Jammed Operating procedure for transport By Drainage Equipment As It Is of equipment Transported Or Moved Operating procedure for use of equipment Operator competence Gas Accumulates After Competence Escaping From Drill Hole And Is Devices to collect gas at collar of Ignited hole and conduct it away Drill operating procedure Explosion protection of equipment Gas detection and shutdown on drilling equipment Gas monitoring in area Ventilation of drill site Explosive Mixture Develops In Allowable gas quality Pumps Or Is Fed To Them And Automatic shutdown of pumps if A Pump Fault Occurs oxygen contamination occurs outside limits Design of pumps Flame trapping of system Gas quality monitoring Maintenance of pumps Explosive Mixture Is Allowed To Earthing of range system Pass Through Ranges And Flametraps at outlets Ignition Source Exists (E.g.. Gas quality monitoring Static Build Up, Naked Flame Or Lightning protection at outlet to Lightning Strike At Outlet) surface Shutdown and purge of system if oxygen contamination occurs Ranges Leak Gas monitoring in area Range installation procedure Range maintenance

Ranges Leak

Ranges Or Fittings Fail Due To High Gas Pressures

Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Impact Of Mobile Equipment

Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Roof Or Rib Falls

Post Drainage Of Goaf Removes Gas Faster Than It Is Emitted Allowing Air Ingress Through Seals

Vented Gas Is Ignited At Outlet

Ranges Leak

Ranges Or Fittings Fail Due To High Gas Pressures

Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Impact Of Mobile Equipment

Ranges not to be installed in to working location intakes Ventilation of area Design of fittings Design of ranges Gas monitoring in area Maintenance of system Collar shutoff valves Explosion protection of equipment Gas sensing and shutdown devices on equipment Operating procedure for mobile equipment in region of gas ran7ges Operator competence Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Collar shutoff valves Design of fittings Design of ranges Maintenance of system Drainage system shutdown linked to monitoring Monitoring of goaf gases near seals and in drainage ranges Post drainage operating procedure Heat detection activation of inertant purge to outlet Heat detection activation of shutdown valves Provision of accessible shutdown valves Gas monitoring in area Range installation procedure Range maintenance Ranges not to be installed in to working location intakes Ventilation of area Design of fittings Design of ranges Gas monitoring in area Maintenance of system Collar shutoff valves Explosion protection of equipment

Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Impact Of Mobile Equipment Gas sensing and shutdown devices on equipment Operating procedure for mobile equipment in region of gas ranges Operator competence Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Adequate rib support Roof Or Rib Falls Adequate roof support Collar shutoff valves Design of fittings Design of ranges Maintenance of system Gas From Goaves And Former Complete knowledge of mine Returns May Be Swept Into ventilation design and Former Intakes, Completely consequences of reversal Changing Zones Of Explosion Monitoring of underground Risk atmosphere Reversal operating procedure Fan Stoppage Or Failure Evacuation of personnel Causes Reduction In Imposed Fan auditing and alarms Ventilation Pressure Allowing Fan maintenance to reduce risk Gas To Gas To Expand In Blind of stoppage/failure Goaves And/Or More Irrespirable Gas Emit Outbursting Excess ventilation capacity to From Face Overcomes rapidly control gas Personnel Operating procedure Outburst detection and alarm devices Provision of emergency fresh air supply bases Provision of oxygen self rescuers Remote operation of equipment Force Of Outburst Destroys Ventilation Controls Ventilation structures and controls to be designed to withstand expected outburst pulse ERZ change detection devices to shut down all equipment Excess ventilation capacity in place to rapidly control gas Operating procedure Outburst detection and alarm devices Remote, inerted operation of equipment Competence Erection procedure

Flammable Gas Outbursting From Face Is Ignited

Overcast Structure Collapses On Personnel During Construction Or After Completion

Overcast Structure Collapses On Personnel During Construction Or After Completion Personnel Fall From Structure While Assembling It

Personnel Struck By Falls Of Ground During Overcast Excavation Inadequate Ventilation Of Cavity Excavated For Overcast Allows Gas To Accumulate And/Or Layer Limited Airway Cross Section Chokes Air Flow Overcast Allows Excessive Leakage And Short Circuiting Of Air Flow

Overcast Fails Due To Pressure Pulse From Roof Falls

Overcast Is Comprised Of Highly Flammable Material If Heated Flow Surges Due To Incorrect Fan design and selection Matching Of Fan Characteristics Fan performance auditing Fan pitch and speed settings and control Mine ventilation design Loss Of Natural Ventilation Flow Fan design When Both Fans And Manual override to re-open Associated Isolation Doors Shut isolation doors Down Ventilation circuit monitoring and alarms One Fan Pulls Air Flow Back Fan design and selection Through The Other While Both Fan performance auditing Are In Operation Fan pitch and speed settings One Fan Short Circuits Air Fan design Directly Through The Second Fan performance monitoring Fan When The Second Fan Provision of automatic or manual Stops isolation doors for each fan

Structure design Competence Erection procedure Provision of harnesses and guarding if necessary Structure design Adequate rib support Adequate roof support Competence Excavation procedure Adequate ventilation of cavity excavated Competence Gas auditing Design of overcast Erection procedure Adequate sealing of joints Adequate sealing of roof, floor and rib junctions Competence Design of overcast Erection procedure Competence Erection procedure Overcast structure design Recognition of wind blast potential and effects Overcast design Selection of fire resistant material

With Fans In Operation Detection of change in mine Required Air Flow And Pressure characteristic Not Achieved Fan design and selection Fan performance auditing Matching of installation to mine characteristic Flow Surges Due To Resonance Correct matching to mine In System characteristic Fan pitch and speed settings Fan selection and design Ventilation system and fan auditing Incorrect Flow Distribution Of Air Correct matching to mine Underground characteristic Fan pitch and speed settings Fan selection and design Ventilation system and fan auditing Ventilation system design When One Fan Shuts Down Air Fan design Flows Are Deranged And Monitoring of fan system Reserved Due To Air Intake Provision of automatic isolation Through It doors With Fans In Operation Detection of change in the mine Required Air Flow And Pressure characteristic Are Not Achieved Fan design and selection Fan performance auditing Matching of installation to mine characteristic Noise From Scrubber Or Allowable noise levels and doses Extractor Exceeds Threshold Limits Limitation of exposure Protective equipment Scrubber/extractor design Machine Extractor/ Scrubber Airflow to machine always to Sets Up Recirculation In Face exceed scrubber/extractor Area capacity Gas auditing Machine shutdown linked to gas monitor results Scrubber/extractor design Goaf Seals Blown Out By Fall Design of seals With A Flush Of Gas Into Gas detection and shutdown Adjacent Workings Which Is provisions on equipment affected Ignited Integrity of seals to withstand wind blast Seals ventilated by return air

High Pressure Gas Builds Up Behind Seals And Leaks Out Contaminating Nearby Atmosphere

Integrity of seals Post drainage of gas from goaf Pressure relief arrangements Seals ventilated by return air Seals On Goaf Area Blown Out Design of seals By Fall In Goaf During Or After Integrity of seals Seal Erection, With Material Knowledge of goaf condition From Seals Striking Personnel Risk assessment on likelihood of occurrence Sealing procedure Seals To Control Heating Are Evacuation of personnel until Completed But Conditions Of stable conditions exist behind Explodibility Behind Them Is Not seals Known And Major Explosion Gas monitoring Results Inertization of goaf Provision of sampling arrangements for sealed area Sealing procedure Seals To Control Heating Are Goaf inertization during sealing Erected Too Slowly, Allowing Provision of preparatory seals Fire Outbreak And Ignition Of Provision of stockpiles of sealing Gas In Goaf material Seal design Sealing procedure Seals To Control Heating Leak Competence Sufficiently To Enable Heating Monitoring of conditions behind To Continue With Risk Of seals Delayed Explosion Pressure equalisation on seals Seal design Sealing procedure Ventilation system design Brick Stopping Collapses On Competence Personnel While Being Erection procedure Constructed Or On Completion Site preparation Stopping design Falls Of Roof Or Rib Material Adequate rib support Strike Personnel During Adequate roof support Construction Competence Erection procedure Handling Mishaps While Competence Erecting Stoppings Or Erection procedure Regulators Materials handling procedure Material Used For Stopping Self Selection of fire resistant material Heats Selection of non self heating material Stopping design

Stopping Is Comprised Of Highly Selection of fire resistant material Flammable Material If Heated Stopping design Stopping Allows Excessive Adequate sealing of joints Leakage Adequate sealing of roof, floor and rib junctions Competence Erection procedure Selection of materials Stopping design Stopping Collapses Under Competence Imposed Pressure Differential Erection procedure Stopping design Stoppings Blow Down Due To Competence Pressure Pulse From Roof Falls Erection procedure Recognition of wind blast potential and effects Stopping design Noise Output From Fan Allowable noise levels and doses Exceeds Allowable Limits Fan design Fan silencers Limitation of exposure Noise auditing Protective equipment Failure Of Power Supply Lines Alternative back up power supply For Any Reason E.g.. Lighting Strike Monitoring/alarm system Fan De-Blades Due To Fan design Continuous Operation In Stall Fan performance auditing Mode Provision of emergency back-up fan Shutdown monitoring/protection Fan Drive Motor Fails Drive and motor auditing Drive and motor design Drive and motor maintenance Provision of emergency back-up fan Provision of spares Bearing monitors Fan design Fan maintenance Fan performance auditing Provision of emergency back-up fan Alternative back up power supply

Fan Impellor Bearings Seize

Surface Fire Destroys Supply Power Lines

Surface Fire Destroys Supply Power Lines Excessive Short Circuit Leakage Through Fan Structure And Connections (Gaps And Corrosion) Fan Blade Pitch Wrongly Set Fire protection of power lines Fan design Fan inspection Fan maintenance Fan performance auditing Fan design Fan performance auditing
Safety Alert 268

Fan Characteristic Not Matched Competence To Duty Requirement Fan design Fan performance auditing Mine design Ventilation circuit design Fan Operates In Stall Region Fan design Fan performance auditing Ventilation circuit design Fan Performance Changes Due Fan inspection To Dust Build Up On Blades Fan maintenance And In Housing Fan performance auditing Fan Performance Progressively Fan inspection Fails Due To Blade Erosion Fan maintenance Fan performance auditing Water control in upcast shaft Fan Surges Due To Water Fan design Droplet Cloud In Upcast Shaft Fan performance auditing Limitation of shaft air velocity Shaft design Water control in shaft Mine Characteristic Changes Fan performance auditing Due To Blockage Through Falls Periodic inspection of return In Return Airway To Fan airways Repair of return airways Mine Characteristic Changes Design of underground control Due To Failure Of Underground structures Controls, E.g.. Failed Stoppings, Fan performance auditing Open Doors, Etc. Operating procedure for using doors Wrong Fan Speed Fan design Fan performance auditing Fan Impellor Causes Sparking Design of fan While High Gas Concentrations Evacuation of underground Pass Through It personnel Gas monitoring and alarms Maintenance of fan Metals used in fan

Fan Impellor Causes Sparking While High Gas Concentrations Pass Through It

Operating procedure to deal with gas plugs Sources Of Ignition Exist Evacuation of underground External To Fan While High Gas personnel Concentrations Pass Through It Gas monitoring and alarms E.g.. Lighting, Bush Fire Operating procedure to deal with gas plugs Air Leakage Through Coal To Mine ventilation design Fan Due To Imposed Fan Minimisation of fan static Pressure Gradient pressure Monitoring of return atmosphere at fan for spontaneous combustion Portal and inset design and sealing Handling Mishaps While Competence Erecting And Connecting Connection procedure Ductwork Erection procedure Handling procedure Transport procedure Roof Or Rib Material Falls On Adequate support of rib Personnel During Duct Adequate support of roof Installation Competence Erection procedure Suspended Ducting Falls And Care in use of mobile equipment Strikes Personnel Operator competence Suspension procedure Duct Incorrectly Matched To System auditing Fan Characteristic System design Ductwork Leakage Causes Connection procedure Short Circuiting Of Air Maintenance of ducts System auditing Ducting In Use Develops Static Earthing arrangements Electrical Charge Sufficient To Selection of anti-static or Cause Spark Discharge conductive material for duct construction END

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