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 Hierarchy of
Controls
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.

General Mining Surface Underground Mining Alerts by

Hazards Mining Hazards Hazards and / or 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 Dust Exposure to Heat Fatigue

Fitness for Duty Hazardous Substances Hygiene Lighting

Manual Handling Mine Worker Rehab Noise_Hearing Loss PPE Physiological

Radiation Risk Management Safety Management Slipping - Tripping

Hazardous
Stored Substances
Energy Hearing
Vibration
Loss WorkingHygiene
in / near water Working
Lighting
near fixed equipment

Working Environment

To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink
Go to Main Section Menu
To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.
 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 Feeders - Reclaimers Ground Control - Spoil
Dumps

Highwall Mining Mobile Equipment Non-mobile Equipment Stockpiles, Handling, Sumps, Drainage
(Bins, buildings) Dumping, Reclaiming

Stockpiles Trenching Tailings Dam, Dumps

To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink
Go to Main Section Menu
To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.
 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 Coal Production Coal Storage Drifting Operations Electrical

Boring

Explosive Mixture Sources Explosives Use Fire Fire Fighting Gas

General U/G construction Ignition Sources Irrespirable Atmosphere Mechanical Mine Design
Operations

Restricted Items Sealing Operations Shaft Sinking Strata Control

Provision of Services

Transport Ventilation

To return to the opening screen of each section (General, Surface or Underground) click on the hyperlink
Go to Main Section Menu
To return to the start of each main activity area click on the hyperlink in any row in column A of a worksheet.
 Safety alerts
Alert no. & web link Title Link to HAZARD Worksheet

310 (PDF, 503kB) Missing exploration worker Safety Management

309 (PDF, 116kB) Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Management
308 (PDF, 130kB) Arc flash and blast when 1000V circuit breaker reset Electrical

304 (PDF, 166kB)

Fatal accident in an irrespirable atmosphere Irrespirable atmosphere operations
303 (PDF, 241kB) Imported electrical equipment standards Electrical Surface
005 (PDF, 177kB) Office of the Commissioner - 2013-14 shaping up to be a dangerousSafety
y Management
302 (PDF, 99kB) Report raises concerns about false mining training qualifications Risk Management
301 (PDF, 102kB) Access between primary and secondary escapeways Mine Design
300 (PDF, 99kB) Failure of Normet Charmec carrier basket tilt cylinder Mobile Equipment
299 (PDF, 102kB) Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Mobile Equipment (surface)
298 (PDF, 95kB) Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Explosions (surface)
297 (PDF, 84kB) Unplanned movement of material in ROM hopper Stockpiles
296 (PDF, 75kB) Aerosol propellant ignition Working Environment
295 (PDF, 61kB) Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase Mobile Equipment
294 (PDF, 100kB) Fatality involving front end loader Mobile Equipment
293 (PDF, 105kB) Failure to implement controls: Blast exclusion zone Stored Energy
004 (PDF, 414kB) Office of the Commissioner - Occupational Noise Noise_Hearing Loss
292 (PDF, 130kB) Rear dump truck collision and fatigue Fatigue
291 (PDF, 75kB) SA291: Fatality on a minesite Working near fixed equipment
287 (PDF, 154kB) Alloy rim cracking failure Mobile Equipment (surface)
286 (PDF, 472kB) Coal mine worker hit by loose discharge hose Risk Management
003 (PDF, 61kB) Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Risk Management
285 (PDF, 66kB) Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Fitness for Duty
284 (PDF, 116kB) Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Haz Subs

283 (PDF, 180kB)

Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen Chieftain 2-deck
screening plants Stored Energy
282 (PDF, 92kB) Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Working Environment
281 (PDF, 60kB) Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Working Environment
280 (PDF, 184kB) Emergency refuge bay explosion Explosive Mixture Sources
279 (PDF, 66kB) Park safely to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement Mobile Equipment
276 (PDF, 71kB) Articulated dump truck rollover Mobile Equipment
275 (PDF, 55kB) Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Stored Energy
274 (PDF, 55kB) Rear boom arm pivot failure on load haul dump unit Mobile Equipment
273 (PDF, 65kB) Hydraulic hoses fail on excavator boom Stored Energy
272 (PDF, 70kB) Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole Ignition Sources
002 (PDF, 164kB) Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Working Environment
271 (PDF, 80kB) Longwall fluid-injection injury Stored Energy
270 (PDF, 226kB) Managing underground coal mine contractors Provision of Services
269 (PDF, 220kB) Open cut blast fume Contaminated Air
268 (PDF, 220kB) Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Provision of Services
267 (PDF, 72kB) Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Stored Energy
266 (PDF, 251kB) Managing hot-seat changeovers Working Environment
265 (PDF, 245kB) Blast exclusion zones Stored Energy
264 (PDF, 310kB) Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units
001 (PDF, 172kB) Earthmover tyre and rim safety Stored Energy
263 (PDF, 536kB) Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping
Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine
260 (PDF, 245kB) systems
259 (PDF, 86kB) Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer
258 (PDF, 78kB) Rail safety at coal mines
255 (PDF, 342kB) Fire on an underground loader
253 (PDF, 36kB) Electric shock from welding equipment
251 (PDF, 250kB) Safe operation of light vehicles
249 (PDF, 116kB) Injury while working from a loader bucket

248 (PDF, 257kB) Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Stored Energy
247 (PDF, 184kB) Trucks tipping over the edge
246 (PDF, 72kB) Driving while fatigued Fatigue
245 (PDF, 67kB) Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom
243 (PDF, 71kB) Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly
242 (PDF, 361kB) Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces
241 (PDF, 116kB) Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Stored Energy
237 (PDF, 109kB) Rear Dump Truck Drives Over Light Vehicle
233 (PDF, 70kB) Risk of nervous system disorder from inhaling electrical cleaning Haz Subs
232 (PDF, 179kB) Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Mobile Equipment (surface)
231 (PDF, 184kB) Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Electrical (surface)
228 (PDF, 58kB) Fatal Accident - Loader Enters Open Stope
224 (PDF, 526kB) Flushing Canister Bursts Stored Energy
223 (PDF,67kB) Apprentice Injured While Maintaining Mobile Crusher
221 (PDF, 74kB) Flameproof Alternator Electrical Protection Systems
220 (PDF, 84kB) Arcing Fault Causes Flash Burns and Equipment Damage Electrical (surface)
219 (PDF, 65kB) Man Basket Security
218 (PDF, 101kB) Fatal Impact of Light Vehicle into Rear of Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment (surface)
217 (PDF, 60kB) Unplanned Movement of Towed Equipment Mobile Equipment (surface)
216 (PDF, 130kB) Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Mobile Equipment (surface)
215 (PDF, 172kB) 6" Gate ValveAcceleration
Uncontrolled Failure of Light Vehicle when 2-Way radio was Mechanical
213 (PDF, 60kB) used
212 (PDF, 66kB) Fatal Crush Injury on Exploration Site Mobile Equipment (surface)
211 (PDF, 134kB) Light Vehicle Rim Cracking Mobile Equipment (surface)

210 (PDF, 133kB) Dozer Falls from Bench Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
209 (PDF, 100kB) Contamination of Fresh/Potable Water Supply
208 (PDF, 115kB) Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Mobile Equipment (surface)

207 (PDF, 70kB) Recent Electrical Equipment Failures and Workmanship Issues Ignition Sources
206 (PDF, 74kB) Crushed Between Mobile Equipment Transport
205 (PDF, 110kB) Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Mobile Equipment (surface)
204 (PDF, 60kB) Machinery Operating Zones Mechanical
203 (PDF, 194kB) Fatality Involving Mobile Crushing Plant
202 (PDF, 68kB) Capsized Pump Pontoon
200 (PDF, 71kB) Management of Contractors and Contractors' Obligations
198 (PDF, 60kB) Product Recall:
Mine Worker City Technology
Suffers 4CF Carbon
Chemical Burns to EyesMonoxide Sensor
due to High
196 (PDF, 109kB) Pressure Fluid Release Haz Subs
194 (PDF, 141kB) Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Mobile Equipment (surface)
193 (PDF, 1kB) Failure of Co-Disposal Basalt-Lined 'Y' Piece
192 (PDF, 108kB) Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Mobile Equipment (surface)
189 (PDF, 87kB) Failures of Flameproof Plug and Receptacle Coal Production
187 (PDF, 70kB) Vehicle/Mobile plant support stands Mobile Equipment (surface)
184 (PDF, 96kB) Failure of Lifeline/Fall Arrest Equipment Working Environment
183 (PDF, 107kB) Hand Crushed in Longwall Bretby Cable Handler Coal Production

180 (PDF, 91kB) Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Ignition Sources
179 (PDF, 117kB) Light Vehicle / Heavy Vehicle Interaction Mobile Equipment (surface)
177 (PDF, 91kB) Mobile Crib Hut Blown Over During Storm Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
174 (PDF, 111kB) Mine Worker Contacts 11kV Overhead Powerline Electrical (surface)
173 (PDF, 82kB) Rubber Tyred Equipment
171 (PDF, 186kB) Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 Series 1 Wheel Loader
168 (PDF, 92kB) Uncontrolled Rock fall from a Dig face
165 (PDF, 81kB) Stored Energy While Manual Handling
164 (PDF, 94kB) Strata Support Failure
163 (PDF, 134kB) Incorrect Isolation of Conveyor
162 (PDF, 91kB) Shuttle Car Lunged Forward
161 (PDF, 132kB) Machinery "No Go" Zones
160 (PDF, 92kB) Compressed Air Pipeline Failure
159 (PDF, 77kB) Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline
158 (PDF, 78kB) Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Ignition Sources
157 (PDF, 77kB) Trailing cable damage at longwall midface
156 (PDF, 45kB) Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities
153 (PDF, 81kB) Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories
151 (PDF, 31kB) Legionnaires Disease
150 (PDF, 45kB) Park brake failure, truck rolls away
149 (PDF, 52kB) Oil filled circuit breaker failure
148 (PDF, 32kB) High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars
147 (PDF, 35kB) Vehicle loading cranes - operating hazards
146 (PDF, 36kB) Fire on a personnel transport vehicle
145 (PDF, 29kB) Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure
144 (PDF, 41kB) Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray
143 (PDF, 23kB) Monorail incident
142 (PDF, 23kB) Theft of explosives
139 (PDF, 26kB) Dump truck steering becomes inoperative
138 (PDF, 43kB) Tyre handler clamping fork failure
136 (PDF, 72kB) Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails
133 (PDF, 39kB) Fatal fire at quarry residence
129 (PDF, 104kB) Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit
128 (PDF, 128kB) Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured
127 (PDF, 39kB) Ventilation control devices
126 (PDF, 48kB) Fixed grinder wheel failure
125 (PDF, 109kB) Care With Neutral-Connected Impedance Systems,
124 (PDF, 38kB) Incident with 2 remote control transmitters
123 (PDF, 38kB) Conveyor inspections
122 (PDF, 37kB) SA 122: Detection of methane layering
121 (PDF, 81kB) Conveyor collapses due to rope failure
120 (PDF, 48kB) Swivel gantry collapse
119 (PDF, 50kB) Injury to Injury
Serious driller To
from
Twoflying materials
Persons Whilefrom drill hole
Cleaning Car Body of an
118 (PDF, 183kB) Excavator Mobile Equipment
117 (PDF, 127kB) Underground loader electrical fault
116 (PDF, 38kB) Care with neutral-connected impedance systems
115 (PDF, 134kB) Forklift tyne frame failure
114 (PDF, 125kB) Hoist rope failure injures visitor
113 (PDF, 137kB) Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings
112 (PDF, 118kB) Fire at an M I B C pump
111 (PDF, 168kB) Ten year old injured at his father's quarry
110 (PDF, 153kB) Bare electrical conductors
109 (PDF, 181kB) Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Electrical (surface)
108 (PDF, 181kB) Gas barbecue safety
107 (PDF, 149kB) Rear hub failure and subsequent fire
106 (PDF, 135kB) Disabled safety shut down circuit
105 (PDF, 134kB) 'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Electrical (surface)
104 (PDF, 145kB) Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Electrical (surface)
103 (PDF, 145kB) Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Electrical (surface)
102 (PDF, 151kB) Articulated
Quick water
release truck rolls
victaulic pipe over
couplings without safety clips could Mobile Equipment (surface)
101 (PDF, 114kB) be deadly
100 (PDF, 138kB) Eye penetration injury whilst grinding
99 (PDF, 44kB) Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck
98 (PDF, 391kB) Inappropriate
Restricting safetytoprops
access hazardous areas, how important are safety Mobile Equipment (surface)
97 (PDF, 144kB) rills/berms?
96 (PDF, 139kB) Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Explosive Mixture Sources
95 (PDF, 136kB) Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Explosive Mixture Sources
94 (PDF, 141kB) Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Coal Production
93 (PDF, 111kB) Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants
92 (PDF, 135kB) Electric shock from nylon jacket Electrical
91 (PDF, 150kB) Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Working Environment
90 (PDF, 133kB) Gloving of roof bolts Strata Control
89 (PDF, 134kB) Sulphide dust Explosives Use
88 (PDF, 141kB) Incorrect truck service manual Working Environment
87 (PDF, 136kB) Fire in multi-floor screen house Working Environment
86 (PDF, 141kB) Mobile crane drops load Equipment Operation
85 (PDF, 162kB) Underground vehicle engine flame Transport
83 (PDF, 159kB) Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
82 (PDF, 390kB) Failure of an isolation device Equipment Operation
81 (PDF, 163kB) Exposure to U.V. radiation from mercury vapour lamp Radiation
80 (PDF, 138kB) Exothermic jointing kits Working Environment
79 (PDF, 129kB) Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Working Environment
78 (PDF, 17kB) Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Mobile Equipment (surface)
77 (PDF, 7kB) Dumping over tip heads Ground Control - Spoil dumps
76 (PDF, 9kB) Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Mechanical
75 (PDF, 15kB) Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Electrical (surface)
74 (PDF, 13kB) Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Electrical
73 (PDF, 13kB) Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Explosives Use (surface)
72 (PDF, 116kB) Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Electrical (surface)
71 (PDF, 147kB) Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Mobile Equipment (surface)
70 (PDF, 141kB) Contractor struck by bull gear cover Safety Management
68 (PDF, 140kB) Drill rig feed table cracks Equipment Operation
67 (PDF, 112kB) Hose drum weighing 10 Kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Mobile Equipment (surface)
66 (PDF, 109kB) Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Working Environment
65 (PDF, 106kB) Amputation of part of thumb Safety Management
63 (PDF, 103kB) Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes a 18Kg projectile Stored Energy
62 (PDF, 114kB) Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Explosives Use
61 (PDF, 169kB) Electric shock from circuit breaker test Electrical (surface)
60 (PDF, 103kB) Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Stored Energy
59 (PDF, 23kB) Welding around borecole Ignition Sources
58 (PDF, 6kB) Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
57 (PDF, 8kB) Dragline operation when personnel in pit Mobile Equipment (surface)
56 (PDF, 8kB) Eimco 913 lhd runaway Mechanical
55 (PDF, 139kB) Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Mechanical
54 (PDF, 146kB) Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Mechanical
53 (PDF, 146kB) Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Mobile Equipment (surface)
52 (PDF, 135kB) Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection Working Environment
51 (PDF, 74kB) Canister fire suppression system failure Safety Management
50 (PDF, 6kB) Buried 11Kv cable damaged Electrical (surface)
49 (PDF, 10kB) Communication with emergency services
48 (PDF, 9kB) Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground
47 (PDF, 24kB) Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
46 (PDF, 6kB) Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Ignition Sources
45 (PDF, 129kB) Gecko's damage switchboard Electrical (surface)

44 (PDF, 12kB) Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Strata Control
43 (PDF, 105kB) Exposed live conductors underground Electrical
42 (PDF, 196kB) Non-compliant back to back coupler Working Environment
41 (PDF, 13kB) Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope
40 (PDF, 55kB) Semi-trailer tips over on side
39 (PDF, 17kB) Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket
37 (PDF, 16kB) Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Electrical (surface)
36 (PDF, 184kB) Remote control malfunction Mechanical
35 (PDF, 25kB) Blasting incident - high potential Explosives Use (surface)
34 (PDF, 90kB) Faulty ladders and emergency procedures Working Environment
33 (PDF, 26kB) Check energy sources isolated before work commences Mechanical
32 (PDF, 22kB) Aluminium gas cylinders Restricted items
31 (PDF, 25kB) Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Mechanical
30 (PDF, 72kB) Electric motor overheats Vibration
29 (PDF, 29kB) Tyre rim assembly blew apart Mobile Equipment (surface)
28 (PDF, 72kB) Mobile crane splits in two
27 (PDF, 85kB) On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality
26 (PDF, 25kB) Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Mechanical
25 (PDF, 25kB) Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Ignition Sources
24 (PDF, 26kB) Safe working positions
23 (PDF, 22kB) Arm caught in machinery Mechanical
22 (PDF, 746kB) Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
21 (PDF, 139kB) Unplanned movement of equipment Working Environment
20 (PDF, 138kB) Look after electrical protection back up batteries
19 (PDF, 137kB) Wire feed unit welder energised the job Electrical (surface)
18 (PDF, 721kB) 13 meter fall off bosun's chair down mine shaft Working Environment
17 (PDF, 139kB) Correct use of porta-powers Stored Energy
16 (PDF, 135kB) Hydraulic ram failure
15 (PDF, 143kB) Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Transport
14 (PDF, 140kB) Safe use of manboxes
13 (PDF, 25kB) Performance of electrical work Electrical (surface)
12 (PDF, 21kB) Fras hose rupture
11 (PDF, 21kB) Hydraulic ram failure
10 (PDF, 21kB) Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Equipment Operation
9 (PDF, 35kB) Highwall pump incident
8 (PDF, 24kB) Toe amputation by drill string Mechanical
7 (PDF, 21kB) Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face
6 (PDF, 24kB) Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Electrical (surface)
5 (PDF, 29kB) Coal reclaim tunnel incident
4 (PDF, 36kB) M8750 dragline hit franna crane Equipment Operation
3 (PDF, 38kB) Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Equipment Operation
2 (PDF, 26kB) Flammable gas demands constant vigilance
1 (PDF, 60kB) Failure to isolate compressed air line Stored Energy
 Safety bulletins
Bulletin no. & web link Title Links to HAZARD worksheets

141 (PDF,123kB) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile equipment Working Environment
140 (PDF,167kB)
Drowning hazards in open excavations Mine Design
139 (PDF,408kB) Risk management of high pressure fluids and gases Stored Energy
138 (PDF,228kB) Employee injured while working in remote location Risk Management
137 (PDF,159kB) Storm season is coming - Get Ready! Risk Management
136 (PDF,139kB) Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Electrical (surface)
135 (PDF,38kB) Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Mobile Equipment

134 (PDF,136kB)
Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of roa General Underground construction
133 (PDF,144kB) Preventing serious hand injuries Manual Handling

132 (PDF,124kB)
Xanthates in mining Hazardous Substances
131 (PDF,368kB) Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Mobile Equipment
130 (PDF,232kB) Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Mobile Equipment
127 (PDF,68kB) Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Working Environment
126 (PDF,92kB) Storm season is coming - be prepared! Risk Management

122 (PDF,256kB)
Drowning hazards at mines Mine Design
120 (PDF,103kB) Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Contaminated Air
119 (PDF,82kB) Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Ignition Sources
118 (PDF,117kB) Working safely with tyres: highway-style trailer haulage Mobile Equipment
117 (PDF,340kB) Pressure build up in silos Working Environment
115 (PDF,104kB) Risk management of heat exposure in mining Radiation
114 (PDF,121kB) Storm season is coming be prepared! Risk Management
113 (PDF,74kB) Equipment fires, investigation and response Safety Management
112 (PDF,123kB) Mine road safety Safety Management
111 (PDF, 74kB) Health risks of smoking synthetic cannabinoids Fitness for Duty
109 (PDF, 436kB) Preventing excavators from rolling over Safety Management
108 (PDF, 214kB) Exploration permit coal (EPC) legislative requirements
107 (PDF, 213kB) Construction of seals
106 (PDF, 587kB) Recall of faulty Bulbeck 4.5 and 9 kg fire extinguishers
105 (PDF, 247kB) Safety and health management system - water management plans
104 (PDF, 420kB) Resuming operations after severe weather Working in, near water
103 (PDF, 250kB) Integrity testing of earthmover rims Mobile Equipment
102 (PDF, 267kB) Severe weather preparedness Risk Management
101 (PDF, 130kB) Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Mobile Equipment
100 (PDF, 63kB) Retrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms
99 (PDF, 133kB) Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle roll-over
95 (PDF, 111kB) Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Electrical (surface)
94 (PDF, 71kB) Excessive watering of haul-roads
93 (PDF, 110kB) Sunlight and UV Radiation Exposure to heat
92 (PDF, 74kB) Severe weather events
91 (PDF, 64kB) Heat Stress Exposure to heat
90 (PDF, 62kB) Brake problems on On-Highway Trucks at Mines Mobile Equipment
89 (PDF, 65kB) Underground Coal Mines - Diesel Engine Inlet Manifold Flame Trap issue
88 (PDF, 76kB) Management of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Dust
87 (PDF, 65kB) Duty of Care to Mine Workers in Camps or On-Site Accommodation
86 (PDF, 119 kB) Fires on Mine Sites Fire
85 (PDF, 65kB) Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Malfunction
84 (PDF, 109kB) Construction Work on Mines & Quarries
83 (PDF, 71kB) Diesel Engine - Turbocharger Fires Fire
82 ( PDF, 83kB) Product Alert/Recall
81 (PDF, 66kB) Lessons of mine segregation must be applied
79 (PDF, 93kB) Activities on Narrow Benches at Mines and Quarries
78 (PDF, 73kB) Flood Recovery In Mines Working in, near water
77 (PDF, 117kB) Earthmover Tyre and Rim Safety
76 (PDF, 127kB) The Presence of Chrysotile (White Asbestos) in Brake and Clutch Linings Dust
74 (PDF, 126kB) Isocyanates from 2-Pack Paints and Use of Polyurethane Resins in Mining
73 (PDF, 145kB) Switchboard Incoming Supply Hazards Electrical (surface)
72 (PDF, 103kB) Shock from an Electrostatic Discharge
70 (PDF, 157kB) Hazards of Stored Energy Stored Energy
68 (PDF, 86kB) Earth Fault Current Limiter Parameters
67 (PDF, 136kB) Managing high pressure fluids and gases
65 (PDF, 31kB) Shuttle car cable hazards-underground coal mines
63 ( PDF,55kB) Integrated tool carrier risk management
61 (PDF, 172kB) Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Contaminated Air
60 (PDF, 23 kB) Trailing cable management - cable towers
59 (PDF, 29kB) Reliable communications systems for remote mines Provision of Services
58 (PDF, 23 kB) Audible alarms on mobile equipment
55 (PDF, 98 kB) Vehicles hitting overhead powerlines Electrical (surface)
54 (PDF, 71 kB) Safety and maximisation of tyre life
52 (PDF, 51 kB) First aid and medical treatment for the injured
50 (PDF, 146 kB) Use of retro-reflective tape on work clothing
49 (PDF, 149 kB) Isolation of plant containing stored energy Stored Energy
48 (PDF, 153 kB) Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity
47 (PDF, 108 kB) Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions
46 (PDF, 187 kB) Mobile equipment access
45 (PDF, 171 kB) Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines
44 (PDF, 168 kB) Manufacturers' bulletins Safety Management
43 (PDF, 175 kB) Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Electrical
42 (PDF, 187 kB) Residual current devices Working Environment
41 (PDF, 145 kB) Working on compressed air lines
40 (PDF, 124 kB) Testing of conveyor pull wire activated emergency stops
39 (PDF, 151 kB) 24 volt high intensity discharge lights
37 (PDF, 133 kB) Unsecured flooring on walkways
36 (PDF, 152 kB) Managing visitor safety Safety Management
35 (PDF, 120 kB) Excavation edge protection
34 (PDF, 147 kB) Light vehicle incidents Mobile Equipment (surface)
33 (PDF, 13 kB) Rigger hurled to ground by runaway cable
32 (PDF, 126 kB) Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators
30 (PDF, 100 kB) Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites Equipment Operation
28 (PDF, 142 kB) Reject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
27 (PDF, 9 kB) Energy sources include capacitors
26 (PDF, 10 kB) Switchboards - exposed live parts Electrical (surface)
25 (PDF, 7 kB) Fitness for work Fitness for Duty
24 (PDF, 256 kB) Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck
23 (PDF, 64 kB) Effect of electric field stress on cable terminations
22 (PDF, 102 kB) Siemens photo-flex E.P.V. cable
21 (PDF, 10 kB) Incidents of snapping of downlines
20 (PDF, 11 kB) Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling
19 (PDF, 256 kB) Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation Ventilation
18 (PDF, 159 kB) Methane gas monitor response times Ventilation
17 (PDF, 19 kB) Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity
16 (PDF, 180 kB) Control of purchased or hired equipment Safety Management
15 (PDF, 16 kB) Control of visitors/contractors at quarries
14 (PDF, 16 kB) Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Strata Control
13 (PDF, 131 kB) Hazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Hazardous Substances
12 (PDF, 324 kB) Managing the risk at unsupervised mine sites Safety Management
11 (PDF, 101 kB) Use of restraining devices on hoses
10 (PDF, 98 kB) Use of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes
9 (PDF, 96 kB) Fall hazard from quarry trucks
8 (PDF, 18 kB) Uncontrolled movement of vehicles
7 (PDF, 14 kB) Contractors equipment - compliance issues #2
6 (PDF, 420 kB) Handling and management of surface trailing cables
5 (PDF, 18 kB) Information from high safety risks
4 (PDF, 13 kB) Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground
3 (PDF, 12 kB) Underground opal mines possible water inrush from nearby opencuts
2 (PDF, 34 kB) Recent fatalities at mines
1 (PDF, 13 kB) Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings
 Significant incident reports
Incident no. & web link Title Link to HAZARD worksheet
78 (PDF, 108 kB) Longwall shearer frictional ignition hazard Ignition Sources
77 (PDF, 416 kB) Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock General Uground Construction
76 (PDF, 219 kB) Fatality involving water truck Equipment operation
74 (PDF, 244 kB) Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Stored Energy
72 (PDF, 81 kB) Lifting Lug Failure Equipment Operation
71 (PDF, 149 kB) Serious Injury - Hydraulic Torque Wrench Stored Energy
70 (PDF, 125 kB) Driller's Feet Crushed in Drill Foot Clamps Stored Energy
69 (PDF, 46 kB) Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Mine Design
68 (PDF, 46 kB) Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Electrical (surface)
67 (PDF, 48 kB) Severe Burns Received From Dewatering Pump Equipment operation
66 (PDF, 48 kB) Crane Rope Breaks While Anti Two-Block Overridden Equipment Operation
65 (PDF, 48 kB) Structural collapse of bin hopper Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
64 (PDF, 42 kB) Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope
63 (PDF, 143 kB) Failure of a quick hitch mechanism
62 (PDF, 123 kB) Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Explosives Use (Surface)
61 (PDF, 150 kB) Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Electrical
60 (PDF, 129 kB) Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Manual Handling
59 (PDF, 135 kB) Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1
58 (PDF, 144 kB) Penetration into concealed services and buildings
57 (PDF, 130 kB) Drill string falls from production hole Mechanical
56 (PDF, 170 kB) Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Hazardous Substances
54 (PDF, 154 kB) Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Mechanical
53 (PDF, 138 kB) Collapse of pit wall Ground Control - Spoil dumps
52 (PDF, 139 kB) Struck on head by build-up of rust Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
51 (PDF, 131kB) Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Explosives Use
50 (PDF, 167 kB) Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Stored Energy
49 (PDF, 44 kB) Failure of exploration drill rig mast Equipment Operation
47 (PDF, 169 kB) Partial burial of bobcat Transport
46 (PDF, 106 kB) Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Mobile Equipment (surface)
45 (PDF, 109 kB) Steering failure of rear dump truck Equipment Operation
44 (PDF, 145 kB) Excavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Electrical (surface)
43 (PDF, 150 kB) Two men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Mechanical
42 (PDF, 98 kB) Rollover of rear dump truck Stockpiles
41 (PDF, 98 kB) Tele-remote loader out of control
40 (PDF, 9 kB) Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Ground Control - Spoil dumps
39 (PDF, 16 kB) Teenager fell down opal mine shaft
38 (PDF, 31 kB) Dozer runs over light vehicle Mobile Equipment (surface)
37 (PDF, 14 kB) Serious injury flyrock accident
36 (PDF, 17 kB) Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Explosives Use (Surface)
35 (PDF, 27 kB) Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Equipment Operation
34 (PDF, 81 kB) Drill rig tips over into water ditch Working in, near water
33 (PDF, 24 kB) Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook
32 (PDF, 26 kB) Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin
31 (PDF, 144 kB) Use of polycarbonate windscreens Equipment Operation
30 (PDF, 22 kB) Equipment automatic operation can be hazardous
29 (PDF, 43 kB) Electric motor blows up
28 (PDF, 47 kB) Overload failure of a lifting device Mechanical
27 (PDF, 163 kB) Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray
26 (PDF, 405 kB) Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Ground Control - Spoil dumps
25 (PDF, 153 kB) Protect your protection circuitry
24 (PDF, 161 kB) Operator receives shock from overhead crane
23 (PDF, 203 kB) Non-compliant flame proof motor Mechanical
22 (PDF, 161 kB) Noxious gas hazard in opencut coal mine Working Environment
21 (PDF, 164 kB) Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
20 (PDF, 160 kB) Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Fitness for Duty
19 (PDF, 160 kB) Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Ground Control - Spoil dumps
18 (PDF, 159 kB) Backfill barricade failure Mine Design
17 (PDF, 245 kB) Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Mobile Equipment (surface)
16 (PDF, 159 kB) Unsealed exploration bore hole Highwall Mining
15 (PDF, 19 kB) Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass
14 (PDF, 19 kB) Unplanned ignition of fumes
13 (PDF, 20 kB) Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Mobile Equipment (surface)
12 (PDF, 18 kB) Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Mechanical
11 (PDF, 19 kB) Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig
10 (PDF, 18 kB) Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Strata Control
9 (PDF, 17 kB) Severe burns received from dewatering pump
8 (PDF, 20 kB) Fire on diesel electric truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
7 (PDF, 17 kB) Disc on angle grinder shatters
6 (PDF, 19 kB) Light vehicle crashes over highwall
5 (PDF, 17 kB) Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator
4 (PDF, 19 kB) Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil
3 (PDF, 17 kB) ROPS with seat belt saves lives Mobile Equipment (surface)
2 (PDF, 20 kB) Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack
1 (PDF, 17 kB) Highway trucks collide
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Hazard Type Document no. & web link Title Document Type Mine Type

Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 36 (PDF, 17 kB) Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Significant Incident RepoSurface
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 80 (PDF, 138kB) Exothermic jointing kits Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 112 (PDF, 118 kB) Fire at an M I B C pump Safety Alert CHPP
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 91 (PDF, 150kB) Fire in multi-floor screen house Safety Alert Surface
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 20 (PDF, 11 kB) Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 285 (PDF, 66kB) Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 74 (PDF, 126kB) Isocyanates from 2-Pack Paints and Use of Polyurethane Resins in Mining Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 196 (PDF, 109kB) Mine worker suffers chemical burns to eyes du to high pressure fluid release Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 269 (PDF, 220kB) Open cut blast fume Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 139 (PDF,408kB) Risk management of high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 85 (PDF, 65kB) Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Malfunction Safety Bulletin Underground
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 284 (PDF, 116kB) Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Safety Alert General/Surface
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 88 (PDF, 76kB) Management of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 233 (PDF, 70kB) Bromopropane Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 132 (PDF, 124 kB) Xanthates in mining Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 308 (PDF, 130kB) Arc flash and blast when 1000V circuit breaker reset Safety Alert All
Electrical 303 (PDF, 241kB) Imported electrical equipment standards Safety Alert All
Electrical 39 (PDF, 151 kB) 24 volt high intensity discharge lights Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 231 (PDF, 184kB) Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Safety Alert All
Electrical 220 (PDF, 84kB) Arcing Fault Causes Flash Burns and Equipment Damage Safety Alert All
Electrical 48 (PDF, 9kB) Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground Safety Alert Surface
Electrical 50 (PDF, 6kB) Buried 11Kv cable damaged Safety Alert All
Electrical 116 (PDF, 38kB) Care with neutral-connected impedance systems Safety Alert All
Electrical 125 (PDF, 109kB) Care With Neutral-Connected Impedance Systems, Safety Alert All
Electrical 33 (PDF, 26kB) Check energy sources isolated before work commences Safety Alert All
Electrical 68 (PDF, 86kB) Earth Fault Current Limiter Parameters Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 23 (PDF, 64 kB) Effect of electric field stress on cable terminations Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 30 (PDF, 72kB) Electric motor overheats Safety Alert All
Electrical 61 (PDF, 169kB) Electric shock from circuit breaker test Safety Alert All
Electrical 92 (PDF, 135kB) Electric shock from nylon jacket Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 253 (PDF, 36kB) Electric shock from welding equipment Safety Alert All
Electrical 52 (PDF, 135kB) Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection Safety Alert All
Electrical 25 (PDF, 25kB) Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 242 (PDF, 361kB) Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces Safety Alert All
Electrical 103 (PDF, 145kB) Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Safety Alert All
Electrical 74 (PDF, 13kB) Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 43 (PDF, 105kB) Exposed live conductors underground Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 81 (PDF, 163kB) Exposure to U.V. radiation from mercury vapour lamp Safety Alert All
Electrical 82 (PDF, 390kB) Failure of an isolation device Safety Alert All
Electrical 72 (PDF, 116kB) Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Safety Alert All
Electrical 189 (PDF, 87kB) Failures of Flameproof Plug and Receptacle Safety Alert All
Electrical 104 (PDF, 145kB) Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Safety Alert All
Electrical 43 (PDF, 175 kB) Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Safety Bulletin Underground
Electrical 45 (PDF, 129kB) Gecko's damage switchboard Safety Alert All
Electrical 6 (PDF, 420 kB) Handling and management of surfaces trailing cables Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 264 (PDF, 310kB) Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units Safety Alert All
Electrical 61 (PDF, 150 kB) Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Electrical 20 (PDF, 138kB) Look after electrical protection back up batteries Safety Alert All
Electrical 174 (PDF, 111kB) Mine Worker Contacts 11kV Overhead Powerline Safety Alert All
Electrical 136 (PDF, 139 kB) Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 42 (PDF, 196kB) Non-compliant back to back coupler Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 23 (PDF, 203 kB) Non-compliant flame proof motor Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Electrical 23 (PDF, 22kB) Oil filled circuit breaker failure Safety Alert All
Electrical 58 (PDF, 144 kB) Penetration into concealed services and buildings Significant Incident RepoAll
Electrical 13 (PDF, 25kB) Performance of electrical work Safety Alert Metal
Electrical 75 (PDF, 15kB) Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Safety Alert All
Electrical 207 (PDF, 70kB) Recent Electrical Equipment Failures and Workmanship Issues Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 42 (PDF, 187 kB) Residual current devices Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 72 (PDF, 103kB) Shock from an Electrostatic Discharge Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 22 (PDF, 102 kB) Siemens photo-flex E.P.V. cable Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 73 (PDF, 145kB) Switchboard Incoming Supply Hazards Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 157 (PDF, 77kB) Trailing cable damage at longwall midface Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 60 (PDF, 23 kB) Trailing cable management - cable towers Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 109 (PDF, 181kB) Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Safety Alert All
Electrical 55 (PDF, 98 kB) Vehicles hitting overhead powerlines Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 6 (PDF, 24kB) Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Safety Alert Surface
Electrical 19 (PDF, 137kB) Wire feed unit welder energised the job Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 215 (PDF, 172kB) 6" Gate Valve Failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 287 (PDF, 154kB) Alloy rim cracking and failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 51 (PDF, 74kB) Canister fire suppression system failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 21 (PDF, 164 kB) Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Significant Incident RepoMetal
Equipment/Structural Failure 282 (PDF, 92kB) Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 121 (PDF, 81kB) Conveyor collapses due to rope failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 66 (PDF, 109kB) Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 68 (PDF, 140kB) Drill rig feed table cracks Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 192 (PDF, 108kB) Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 138 (PDF,228kB) Employee injured while working in remote location Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 27 (PDF, 9 kB) Energy sources include capacitors Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 63 (PDF, 143 kB) Failure of a quick hitch mechanism Significant Incident RepoAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 193 (PDF, 1kB) Failure of Co-Disposal Basalt-Lined 'Y' Piece Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 14 (PDF, 16 kB) Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Safety Bulletin Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 49 (PDF, 44 kB) Failure of exploration drill rig mast Significant Incident RepoExploration
Equipment/Structural Failure 184 (PDF, 96kB) Failure of Lifeline/Fall Arrest Equipment Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 113 (PDF, 137kB) Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 74 (PDF, 244 kB) Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Significant Incident RepoAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 136 (PDF, 72kB) Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 131 (PDF, 368 kB) Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 34 (PDF, 90kB) Faulty ladders and emergency procedures Safety Alert Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 126 (PDF, 48kB) Fixed grinder wheel failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 221 (PDF, 74kB) Flameproof Alternator Electrical Protection Systems Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 12 (PDF, 21kB) Fras hose rupture Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 60 (PDF, 129 kB) Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Significant Incident RepoAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 243 (PDF, 71kB) Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 72 (PDF, 81 kB) Lifting Lug Failure Significant Incident RepoAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 211 (PDF, 134kB) Light Vehicle Rim Cracking Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 299 (PDF, 102 kB) Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Safety Alert Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 86 (PDF, 141kB) Mobile crane drops load Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 28 (PDF, 72kB) Mobile crane splits in two Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 177 (PDF, 91kB) Mobile Crib Hut Blown Over During Storm Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 198 (PDF, 60kB) Product Recall: City Technology 4CF Carbon Monoxide Sensor Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 28 (PDF, 142 kB) Reject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Safety Bulletin Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 17 (PDF, 19 kB) Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 283 (PDF, 180kB) Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen Chieftain 2-deck screening plants Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 9 (PDF, 17 kB) Severe burns received from dewatering pump Significant Incident RepoMetal
Equipment/Structural Failure 26 (PDF, 25kB) Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 99 (PDF, 44kB) Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 65 (PDF, 48 kB) Structural collapse of bin hopper Significant Incident RepoAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 26 (PDF, 10 kB) Switchboards - exposed live parts Safety Bulletin Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 120 (PDF, 48kB) Swivel gantry collapse Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 91 (PDF, 150kB) Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 275 (PDF, 55kB) Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 138 (PDF, 43kB) Tyre handler clamping fork failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 268 (PDF, 220kB) Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 187 (PDF, 70kB) Vehicle/Mobile plant support stands Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 83 (PDF, 159kB) Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 118 (PDF,117kB) Working safely with tyres: highway style trailer haulage Safety Bulletin All
Explosion 298 (PDF, 95 kB) Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Safety Alert All
Explosion 224 (PDF, 526kB) Flushing Canister Bursts Safety Alert All
Explosion 13 (PDF, 131 kB) Hazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Safety Bulletin All
Explosion 134 (PDF, 136 kB) Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of roadway Safety Bulletin Underground
Explosion 68 (PDF, 46 kB) Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Significant Incident RepoAll
Explosion 47 (PDF, 108 kB) Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions Safety Bulletin Surface
Explosion 127 (PDF, 39kB) Ventilation control devices Safety Alert Underground
Falling/Flying Material 265 (PDF, 245kB) Blast exclusion zones Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 71 (PDF, 147kB) Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 145 (PDF, 29kB) Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 13 (PDF, 20 kB) Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Significant Incident RepoSurface
Falling/Flying Material 216 (PDF, 130kB) Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 33 (PDF, 24 kB) Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook Significant Incident RepoMetal
Falling/Flying Material 70 (PDF, 141kB) Contractor struck by bull gear cover Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 66 (PDF, 48 kB) Crane Rope Breaks While Anti Two-Block Overridden Significant Incident RepoAll
Falling/Flying Material 7 (PDF, 17 kB) Disc on angle grinder shatters Significant Incident RepoAll
Falling/Flying Material 57 (PDF, 130 kB) Drill string falls from production hole Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Falling/Flying Material 29 (PDF, 43 kB) Electric motor blows up Significant Incident RepoAll
Falling/Flying Material 100 (PDF, 138kB) Eye penetration injury whilst grinding Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 248 (PDF, 257kB) Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 9 (PDF, 96 kB) Fall hazard from quarry trucks Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 58 (PDF, 6kB) Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 115 (PDF, 134kB) Forklift tyne frame failure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 22 (PDF, 746kB) Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 39 (PDF, 17kB) Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 67 (PDF, 112kB) Hose drum weighing 10 Kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 259 (PDF, 86kB) Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 119 (PDF, 50kB) Injury to driller from flying materials from drill hole Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 63 ( PDF,55kB) Integrated tool carrier risk management Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 103 (PDF, 250kB) Integrity testing of earthmover rims Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 56 (PDF, 170 kB) Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Significant Incident RepoAll
Falling/Flying Material 27 (PDF, 163 kB) Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray Significant Incident RepoSurface
Falling/Flying Material 143 (PDF, 23kB) Monorail incident Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 27 (PDF, 85kB) On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality Safety Alert Metal
Falling/Flying Material 44 (PDF, 12kB) Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Safety Alert Underground
Falling/Flying Material 28 (PDF, 47 kB) Overload failure of a lifting device Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Falling/Flying Material 117 (PDF,340kB) Pressure build up in silos Safety Bulletin Surface/All
Falling/Flying Material 33 (PDF, 13 kB) Rigger hurled to ground by runaway cable Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 35 (PDF, 27 kB) Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Significant Incident RepoMetal
Falling/Flying Material 118 (PDF, 183kB) Serious Injury To Two Persons While Cleaning Car Body of an Excavator Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 50 (PDF, 167 kB) Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Significant Incident RepoAll
Falling/Flying Material 52 (PDF, 139 kB) Struck on head by build-up of rust Significant Incident RepoMetal
Falling/Flying Material 128 (PDF, 128kB) Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured Safety Alert Exploration
Falling/Flying Material 31 (PDF, 144 kB) Use of polycarbonate windscreens Significant Incident RepoSurface
Falls/Slips of Ground 77 (PDF, 416 kB) Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Alert Metal
Falls/Slips of Ground 53 (PDF, 138 kB) Collapse of pit wall Significant Incident RepoSurface
Falls/Slips of Ground 64 (PDF, 42 kB) Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope Significant Incident RepoMetal
Falls/Slips of Ground 90 (PDF, 133kB) Gloving of roof bolts Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 114 (PDF, 125kB) Hoist rope failure injures visitor Safety Alert Metal
Falls/Slips of Ground 45 (PDF, 171 kB) Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines Safety Bulletin Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 10 (PDF, 18 kB) Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Falls/Slips of Ground 164 (PDF, 94kB) Strata Support Failure Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 94 (PDF, 141kB) Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 69 (PDF, 46 kB) Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Falls/Slips of Ground 168 (PDF, 92kB) Uncontrolled Rock fall from a Dig face Safety Alert Surface
Fatigue 25 (PDF, 7 kB) Fitness for work Safety Bulletin All
Fatigue 310 (PDF, 503kB) Missing exploration worker Safety Alert All/Surface
Fatigue 292 (PDF, 130kB) Rear dump collision and Fatigue Safety Alert All
Fire 123 (PDF, 38kB) Conveyor inspections Safety Alert Underground
Fire 83 (PDF, 71kB) Diesel Engine - Turbocharger Fires Safety Bulletin All
Fire 113 (PDF,74kB) Equipment fires, investigation and response Safety Bulletin All
Fire 133 (PDF, 39kB) Fatal fire at quarry residence Safety Alert All
Fire 32 (PDF, 126 kB) Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators Safety Bulletin Surface
Fire 146 (PDF, 36kB) Fire on a personnel transport vehicle Safety Alert Underground
Fire 255 (PDF, 342kB) Fire on an underground loader Safety Alert Underground
Fire 8 (PDF, 20 kB) Fire on diesel electric truck Significant Incident RepoSurface
Fire 4 (PDF, 19 kB) Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil Significant Incident RepoSurface
Fire 86 (PDF, 119 kB) Fires on Mine Sites Safety Bulletin All
Fire 107 (PDF, 149kB) Rear hub failure and subsequent fire Safety Alert Surface
Fire 180 (PDF, 91kB) Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Safety Alert All
Gas 304 (PDF, 166kB) Fatal accident in an irrespirable atmosphere Safety Alert Underground
Gas 122 (PDF, 37kB) Detection of methane layering Safety Alert Underground
Gas 280 (PDF, 184kB) Emergency refuge bay explosion Safety Alert Underground
Gas 120 (PDF,103kB) Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Safety Bulletin All
Gas 2 (PDF, 26kB) Flammable gas demands constant vigilance Safety Alert Underground
Gas 61 (PDF, 172kB) Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Safety Bulletin Surface
Gas 108 (PDF, 181kB) Gas barbecue safety Safety Alert All
Gas 158 (PDF, 78kB) Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Safety Alert All
Gas 272 (PDF, 70kB) Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole Safety Alert All
Gas 105 (PDF, 134kB) 'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Safety Alert All
Gas 78 (PDF, 108 kB) Longwall shearer frictional ignition hazard Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Gas 46 (PDF, 6kB) Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Safety Alert Underground
Gas 18 (PDF, 159 kB) Methane gas monitor response times Safety Bulletin Underground
Gas 22 (PDF, 161 kB) Noxious gas hazard in opencut coal mine Significant Incident RepoSurface
Gas 25 (PDF, 153 kB) Protect your protection circuitry Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Gas 89 (PDF, 134kB) Sulphide dust Safety Alert Metal
Gas 96 (PDF, 139kB) Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Safety Alert Underground
Gas 14 (PDF, 19 kB) Unplanned ignition of fumes Significant Incident RepoMetal
Gas 59 (PDF, 23kB) Welding around borehole Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 287 (PDF, 154kB) Coal mine worker hit by loose discharge hose Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 160 (PDF, 92kB) Compressed Air Pipeline Failure Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 60 (PDF, 103kB) Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 1 (PDF, 60kB) Failure to isolate compressed air line Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 273 (PDF, 65kB) Hydraulic hoses fail on excavator boom Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 11 (PDF, 21kB) Hydraulic ram failure Safety Alert Surface
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 16 (PDF, 135kB) Hydraulic ram failure Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 267 (PDF, 72kB) Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 31 (PDF, 25kB) Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 271 (PDF, 80kB) Longwall fluid-injection injury Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 67 (PDF, 136kB) Managing high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 93 (PDF, 111kB) Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 63 (PDF, 103kB) Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes a 18Kg projectile Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 101 (PDF, 114kB) Quick release victaulic pipe couplings without safety clips could be deadly Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 139 (PDF,408kB) Risk management of high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 241 (PDF, 116kB) Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 245 (PDF, 67kB) Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom Safety Alert Metal
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 71 (PDF, 149 kB) Serious Injury - Hydraulic Torque Wrench Significant Incident RepoAll
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 41 (PDF, 145 kB) Working on compressed air lines Safety Bulletin All
Inrush/Inundation 18 (PDF, 159 kB) Backfill barricade failure Significant Incident RepoMetal
Inrush/Inundation 5 (PDF, 29kB) Coal reclaim tunnel incident Safety Alert All
Inrush/Inundation 32 (PDF, 26 kB) Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin Significant Incident RepoAll
Inrush/Inundation 122 (PDF, 256 kB) Drowning hazards at mines Safety Bulletin
Inrush/Inundation 77 (PDF, 416 kB) Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Inrush/Inundation 47 (PDF, 169 kB) Partial burial of bobcat Significant Incident RepoMetal
Inrush/Inundation 105 (PDF, 247kB) Safety and health management system - water management plans Safety Bulletin Underground
Inrush/Inundation 3 (PDF, 12 kB) Underground opal mines possible water inrush from nearby opencuts Safety Bulletin Underground
Inrush/Inundation 16 (PDF, 159 kB) Unsealed exploration bore hole Significant Incident RepoMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 73 (PDF, 13kB) Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 65 (PDF, 106kB) Amputation of part of thumb Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 223 (PDF,67kB) Apprentice Injured While Maintaining Mobile Crusher Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 23 (PDF, 22kB) Arm caught in machinery Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 41 (PDF, 13kB) Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 102 (PDF, 151kB) Articulated water truck rolls over Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 53 (PDF, 146kB) Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 202 (PDF, 68kB) Capsized Pump Pontoon Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 17 (PDF, 139kB) Correct use of porta-powers Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 159 (PDF, 77kB) Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 34 (PDF, 81 kB) Drill rig tips over into water ditch Significant Incident RepoAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 70 (PDF, 125 kB) Driller's Feet Crushed in Drill Foot Clamps Significant Incident RepoExploration
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 139 (PDF, 26kB) Dump truck steering becomes inoperative Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 17 (PDF, 245 kB) Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Significant Incident RepoMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 56 (PDF, 8kB) Eimco 913 lhd runaway Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 54 (PDF, 146kB) Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 138 (PDF,228kB) Employee injured while working in remote location Safety Bulletin All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 30 (PDF, 22 kB) Equipment automatic operation can be hazardous Significant Incident RepoAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 74 (PDF, 244 kB) Falling Borehole Pump Causes Uncontrolled Movement of Cables and Cable Reels Significant Incident RepoAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 79 (PDF, 129kB) Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 15 (PDF, 19 kB) Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass Significant Incident RepoMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 295 (PDF, 61kB) Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 10 (PDF, 21kB) Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 9 (PDF, 35kB) Highwall pump incident Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 76 (PDF, 9kB) Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 98 (PDF, 391kB) Inappropriate safety props Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 124 (PDF, 38kB) Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 153 (PDF, 81kB) Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 88 (PDF, 141kB) Incorrect truck service manual Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 129 (PDF, 104kB) Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 4 (PDF, 36kB) M8750 dragline hit franna crane Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 54 (PDF, 154 kB) Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Significant Incident RepoAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 144 (PDF, 41kB) Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 150 (PDF, 45kB) Park brake failure, truck rolls away Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 274 (PDF, 55kB) Rear boom arm pivot failure on load haul dump unit Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 37 (PDF, 16kB) Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 36 (PDF, 184kB) Remote control malfunction Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 100 (PDF, 63kB) Retrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms Safety Bulletin All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 14 (PDF, 140kB) Safe use of manboxes Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 40 (PDF, 55kB) Semi-trailer tips over on side Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 67 (PDF, 48 kB) Severe Burns Received From Dewatering Pump Significant Incident RepoAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 165 (PDF, 81kB) Stored Energy While Manual Handling Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 41 (PDF, 98 kB) Tele-remote loader out of control Significant Incident RepoMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 8 (PDF, 24kB) Toe amputation by drill string Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 156 (PDF, 45kB) Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 29 (PDF, 29kB) Tyre rim assembly blew apart Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 3 (PDF, 38kB) Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 8 (PDF, 18 kB) Uncontrolled movement of vehicles Safety Bulletin Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 21 (PDF, 139kB) Unplanned movement of equipment Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 217 (PDF, 60kB) Unplanned Movement of Towed Equipment Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 300 (PDF, 99kB) Failure of Normet Charmec carrier basket tilt cylinder Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 287 (PDF, 154kB) Alloy rim cracking and failure Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 58 (PDF, 23 kB) Audible alarms on mobile equipment Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 110 (PDF, 153kB) Bare electrical conductors Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 101 (PDF, 130kB) Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 206 (PDF, 74kB) Crushed Between Mobile Equipment Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 141 (PDF,123kB) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile equipment Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 130 (PDF, 232 kB) Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 210 (PDF, 133kB) Dozer Falls from Bench Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 38 (PDF, 31 kB) Dozer runs over light vehicle Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 77 (PDF, 7kB) Dumping over tip heads Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 95 (PDF, 136kB) Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 47 (PDF, 24kB) Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 24 (PDF, 256 kB) Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 44 (PDF, 145 kB) Excavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 260 (PDF, 245kB) Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine systems Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 228 (PDF, 58kB) Fatal Accident - Loader Enters Open Stope Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 212 (PDF, 66kB) Fatal Crush Injury on Exploration Site Safety Alert Exploration
Mobile Plant 294 (PDF, 100kB) Fatality involving front end loader Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 171 (PDF, 186kB) Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 Series 1 Wheel Loader Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 203 (PDF, 194kB) Fatality Involving Mobile Crushing Plant Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 76 (PDF, 219 kB) Fatality involving water truck Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 46 (PDF, 106 kB) Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Significant Incident RepoAll
Mobile Plant 205 (PDF, 110kB) Heavy and Light Vehicle Interaction Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 295 (PDF, 61kB) Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 148 (PDF, 32kB) High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 1 (PDF, 17 kB) Highway trucks collide Significant Incident RepoMetal
Mobile Plant 208 (PDF, 115kB) Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 249 (PDF, 116kB) Injury while working from a loader bucket Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 179 (PDF, 117kB) Light Vehicle / Heavy Vehicle Interaction Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 6 (PDF, 19 kB) Light vehicle crashes over highwall Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 161 (PDF, 132kB) Machinery "No Go" Zones Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 204 (PDF, 60kB) Machinery Operating Zones Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 219 (PDF, 65kB) Man Basket Security Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 266 (PDF, 251kB) Managing hot-seat changeovers Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 46 (PDF, 187 kB) Mobile equipment access Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 95 (PDF, 111kB) Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 59 (PDF, 135 kB) Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1 Significant Incident RepoUnderground
Mobile Plant 263 (PDF, 536kB) Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 5 (PDF, 17 kB) Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator Significant Incident RepoMetal
Mobile Plant 1 (PDF, 13 kB) Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 002 (PDF, 164kB) Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 135 (PDF, 38 kB) Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 42 (PDF, 98 kB) Rollover of rear dump truck Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 3 (PDF, 17 kB) ROPS with seat belt saves lives Significant Incident RepoMetal
Mobile Plant 173 (PDF, 82kB) Rubber Tyred Equipment Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 65 (PDF, 31kB) Shuttle car cable hazards-underground coal mines Safety Bulletin Underground
Mobile Plant 162 (PDF, 91kB) Shuttle Car Lunged Forward Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 45 (PDF, 109 kB) Steering failure of rear dump truck Significant Incident RepoSurface
Mobile Plant 15 (PDF, 143kB) Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 247 (PDF, 184kB) Trucks tipping over the edge Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 213 (PDF, 60kB) Uncontrolled Acceleration of Light Vehicle when 2-Way radio was used Safety Alert All

Mobile Plant 99 (PDF, 133kB) Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle roll-over Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 89 (PDF, 65kB) Underground Coal Mines - Diesel Engine Inlet Manifold Flame Trap issue Safety Bulletin Underground
Mobile Plant 117 (PDF, 127kB) Underground loader electrical fault Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 85 (PDF, 162kB) Underground vehicle engine flame Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 232 (PDF, 179kB) Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Safety Alert All
Noise 004 (PDF, 414kB) Office of the Commissioner - Occupational Noise Safety Alert All
Other 005 (PDF, 177kB) Office of the Commissioner - 2013-14 shaping up to be a dangerous year for mining contractors. It doesnt havSafety Alert All
Other 302 (PDF, 99kB) Report raises concerns about false mining training qualifications Safety Alert All
Other 4 (PDF, 13 kB) Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 32 (PDF, 22kB) Aluminium gas cylinders Safety Alert Underground
Other 107 (PDF, 213kB) Construction of seals Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 84 (PDF, 109kB) Construction Work on Mines & Quarries Safety Bulletin All
Other 209 (PDF, 100kB) Contamination of Fresh/Potable Water Supply Safety Alert All
Other 7 (PDF, 14 kB) Contractors equipment - compliance issues #2 Safety Bulletin All
Other 16 (PDF, 180 kB) Control of purchased or hired equipment Safety Bulletin All
Other 15 (PDF, 16 kB) Control of visitors/contractors at quarries Safety Bulletin All
Other 87 (PDF, 65kB) Duty of Care to Mine Workers in Camps or On-Site Accommodation Safety Bulletin All
Other 77 (PDF, 117kB) Earthmover Tyre and Rim Safety Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 94 (PDF, 71kB) Excessive watering of haul-roads Safety Bulletin All
Other 108 (PDF, 214kB) Exploration permit coal (EPC) legislative requirements Safety Bulletin Exploration
Other 52 (PDF, 51 kB) First aid and medical treatment for the injured Safety Bulletin All
Other 5 (PDF, 18 kB) Information from high safety risks Safety Bulletin All
Other 10 (PDF, 21kB) Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Safety Alert Metal
Other 200 (PDF, 71kB) Management of Contractors and Contractors' Obligations Safety Alert All
Other 12 (PDF, 324 kB) Managing the risk at unsupervised mine sites Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 36 (PDF, 152 kB) Managing visitor safety Safety Bulletin All
Other 44 (PDF, 168 kB) Manufacturers' bulletins Safety Bulletin All
Other 270 (PDF, 226kB) Managing underground coal mine contractors Safety Alert Underground
Other 7 (PDF, 21kB) Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Safety Alert Metal
Other 19 (PDF, 256 kB) Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 82 ( PDF, 83kB) Product Alert/Recall Safety Bulletin All
Other 102 (PDF, 267kB) Recall of faulty Bulbeck 1.5 and 9 kg fire extinguishers Safety Bulletin All
Other 2 (PDF, 34 kB) Recent fatalities at mines Safety Bulletin All
Other 59 (PDF, 29kB) Reliable communications systems for remote mines Safety Bulletin Metal
Other 54 (PDF, 71 kB) Safety and maximisation of tyre life Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 10 (PDF, 98 kB) Use of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes Safety Bulletin All
Other 11 (PDF, 101 kB) Use of restraining devices on hoses Safety Bulletin All
Other 50 (PDF, 146 kB) Use of retro-reflective tape on work clothing Safety Bulletin Surface
Person Falling 35 (PDF, 120 kB) Excavation edge protection Safety Bulletin Surface
Person Falling 309 (PDF, 116kB) Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Alert Surface
Person Falling 2 (PDF, 20 kB) Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack Significant Incident RepoSurface
Person Falling 97 (PDF, 144kB) Restricting access to hazardous areas, how important are safety rills/berms? Safety Alert All
Person Falling 24 (PDF, 26kB) Safe working positions Safety Alert Underground
Person Falling 39 (PDF, 16 kB) Teenager fell down opal mine shaft Significant Incident RepoMetal
Person Falling 19 (PDF, 160 kB) Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Significant Incident RepoSurface
Person Falling 43 (PDF, 150 kB) Two men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Significant Incident RepoAll
Person Falling 37 (PDF, 133 kB) Unsecured flooring on walkways Safety Bulletin Underground
Person Falling 194 (PDF, 141kB) Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Safety Alert Surface
Physical Work Environment 135 (PDF,38kB) Access between primary and secondary escapeways Safety Alert Underground
Physical Work Environment 79 (PDF, 93kB) Activities on Narrow Benches at Mines and Quarries Safety Bulletin Surface
Physical Work Environment 11 (PDF, 19 kB) Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig Significant Incident RepoExploration
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296 (PDF, 75 kB) Aerosol Propellant Ignition Safety Alert All
49 (PDF, 10kB) Communication with emergency services Safety Alert All
141 (PDF,123kB) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile equipment Safety Bulletin Surface
26 (PDF, 405 kB) Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Significant Incident RepoSurface
140 (PDF,167kB) Drowning hazards in open excavations Safety Bulletin All
138 (PDF,228kB) Employee injured while working in remote location Safety Bulletin All
120 (PDF,103kB) Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Safety Bulletin All
309 (PDF, 116kB) Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Alert Surface
281 (PDF, 60kB) Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Safety Alert All
183 (PDF, 107kB) Hand Crushed in Longwall Bretby Cable Handler Safety Alert Underground
70 (PDF, 157kB) Hazards of Stored Energy Safety Bulletin All
48 (PDF, 153 kB) Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity Safety Bulletin All
49 (PDF, 149 kB) Isolation of plant containing stored energy Safety Bulletin All
151 (PDF, 31kB) Legionnaires Disease Safety Alert All
81 (PDF, 66kB) Lessons of mine segregation must be applied Safety Bulletin Underground
112 (PDF,123kB) Mine Road Safety Safety Bulletin All
12 (PDF, 18 kB) Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Significant Incident RepoUnderground
310 (PDF, 503kB) Missing exploration worker Safety Alert All/Surface
78 (PDF, 17kB) Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Safety Alert Metal
003 (PDF, 61kB) Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Safety Alert All
133 (PDF, 144 kB) Preventing serious hand injuries Safety Bulletin General
76 (PDF, 127kB) The Presence of Chrysotile (White Asbestos) in Brake and Clutch Linings Safety Bulletin All
40 (PDF, 9 kB) Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Significant Incident RepoMetal
127 (PDF, 68 kB) Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Safety Bulletin All
106 (PDF, 135kB) Disabled safety shut down circuit Safety Alert Underground
57 (PDF, 8kB) Dragline operation when personnel in pit Safety Alert Surface
111 (PDF, 74kB) Health risks of smoking synthetic cannabinoids Safety Bulletin All
20 (PDF, 160 kB) Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Significant Incident RepoMetal
55 (PDF, 139kB) Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Safety Alert Metal
78 (PDF, 73kB) Flood Recovery In Mines Safety Bulletin All
26 (PDF, 10 kB) Heat Stress Safety Bulletin All
115 (PDF,104kB) Risk management of heat exposure in mining Safety Bulletin All
104 (PDF, 420kB) Resuming operations after severe weather Safety Bulletin All
92 (PDF, 74kB) Severe weather events Safety Bulletin All
102 (PDF, 267kB) Severe weather preparedness Safety Bulletin All
137 (PDF,159kB) Storm season is coming - Get Ready! Safety Bulletin All
114 (PDF,121kB) Storm season is coming be prepared! Safety Bulletin All
93 (PDF, 110kB) Sunlight and UV Radiation Safety Bulletin All
35 (PDF, 25kB) Blasting incident - high potential Safety Alert All
62 (PDF, 114kB) Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Safety Alert Underground
293 (PDF, 105kB) Failure to implement controls: Blast exclusion zone Safety Alert All
62 (PDF, 123 kB) Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Significant Incident RepoAll
21 (PDF, 10 kB) Incidents of snapping of downlines Safety Bulletin Surface
37 (PDF, 14 kB) Serious injury flyrock accident Significant Incident RepoMetal
142 (PDF, 23kB) Theft of explosives Safety Alert All
Use of Explosives 51 (PDF, 131kB) Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Significant Incident RepoAll
Vehicle 287 (PDF, 154kB) Alloy rim cracking and failure Safety Alert All
Vehicle 90 (PDF, 62kB) Brake problems on On-Highway Trucks at Mines Safety Bulletin All
Vehicle 246 (PDF, 72kB) Driving while fatigued Safety Alert All
Vehicle 119 (PDF,82kB) Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Safety Bulletin Underground
Vehicle 218 (PDF, 101kB) Fatal Impact of Light Vehicle into Rear of Heavy Vehicle Safety Alert All
Vehicle 76 (PDF, 219 kB) Fatality involving water truck Significant Incident RepoSurface
Vehicle 295 (PDF, 61kB) Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase. Safety Alert All
Vehicle 34 (PDF, 147 kB) Light vehicle incidents Safety Bulletin Surface
Vehicle 112 (PDF,123kB) Mine road safety Safety Bulletin Surface
Vehicle 279 (PDF, 66kB) Park safely to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement Safety Alert All
Vehicle 258 (PDF, 78kB) Rail safety at coal mines Safety Alert Coal
Vehicle 237 (PDF, 109kB) Rear Dump Truck Drives Over Light Vehicle Safety Alert Surface
Vehicle 251 (PDF, 250kB) Safe operation of light vehicles Safety Alert All
Vehicle 30 (PDF, 100 kB) Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites Safety Bulletin All
Vehicle 147 (PDF, 35kB) Vehicle loading cranes - operating hazards Safety Alert All
Vehicle 118 (PDF,117kB) Working safely with tyres: highway style trailer haulage Safety Bulletin All
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 291 (PDF, 75kB) Safety Alert 291: Fatality on a minesite Safety Alert Surface
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 18 (PDF, 721kB) 13 meter fall off bosun's chair down mine shaft Safety Alert Metal
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 163 (PDF, 134kB) Incorrect Isolation of Conveyor Safety Alert All
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 24 (PDF, 161 kB) Operator receives shock from overhead crane Significant Incident RepoAll
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 111 (PDF, 168kB) Ten year old injured at his father's quarry Safety Alert Metal
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 40 (PDF, 124 kB) Testing of conveyor pull wire activated emergency stops Safety Bulletin All
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Flying Foreign Objects Damage to persons / equipment

High Energy impact Inappropriate modifications to high

pressure components
High Energy Impact Use Of High Pressure Equipment

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Care and maintenance and regular

inspection
Correct Marking
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Correct use of equipment
Housekeeping
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Significant incident 74
Risk assessment Safety Alert 17
Selection and use of Personal Protective
Equipment
Competency
Safety Alert 17
Risk assessment Significant Incident 50
Risk assessment Safety Alert 265
Principal hazard management plans Safety Bulletin 117
Standard operating procedure review Safety Alert 293
Exclusion zones Safety Alert 283
Competency
Selection of competent repairers Safety Alert 63
Procedures for working with stored
energy Significant Incident 71
Safety Alert 224
Protective barrier
Provision of Personal Protective
Equipment
Restricted access
Significant Incident 50
Risk assessment Safety Alert 224
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Care and maintenance and regular
inspection Significant Incident 56
Correct Marking
Correct selection of pipes and hoses
Correct use of equipment Safety Alert 60
Housekeeping Safety Alert 286
 Safety Bulletin 139
MDG 41 - Guideline for Fluid Power
System Safety at Mines
Isolation procedure for stored energy Safety Alert 1
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Risk assessment Safety Alert 17
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Safety Alert 275
Safety Alert 70
Procedures for working with stored Safety Alert 271
energy Safety Alert 1
Risk assessment Safety Alert 17

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Engineering design Safety Alert 30
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AS 2670 Evaluation of human
Measurement exposure to whole-body-vibration
Monitoring by competent persons Safety Alert 30
Preventive maintenance Safety Alert 30
Regular effective communication
Risk Assessment
Engineering design
Ergonomic design

Mines, Safety & Health, Occupational

Job design Health - Health Hazards
Machine specification
AS 2763 Vibration and shock - Hand
transmitted vibration - Guidelines for
measurement and assessment of
Measurement human exposure
Monitoring by competent persons
Preventive maintenance
Regular effective communication
Risk assessment

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Significant Incident 34
MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush Hazard
Management

MDG 3008 Guideline for managing the

risk of inrush with hydraulic fill systems
Competence in rescue techniques
Provision of Life saving equipment
Provision of Personal Protective
Equipment
Rescue procedure
Risk assessment Significant Incident 34
Safety Bulletins 122
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Suitable access Significant Incident 34

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Falling From Heights

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Falling From Heights Inadequate Design Construction Of

Plant
Falling From Heights Inadequate Design Construction Of
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equipment
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Isolation of equipment
Installation, use and maintenance of
guarding
Audit of compliance with Safety
Protection procedures SA291: Fatality on a minesite
Risk assessment of conditions
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Assessment of environmental conditions

Communication
Restrict work in adverse conditions
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safety equipment to meet
Competence
AS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems
Design of appropriate restraints and devices
Person's ability to work at heights
Risk assessment of work area by
competent person
Selection and use of Personal safety
equipment
Selection and use of Scaffolding AS 1576 Scaffolding

Selection and use of working platforms AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches
Use of Lift boxes
Construct to risk assessment design
Modifications to Plant
Plant design preconstruction & risk
assessment.
Audit for compliance of use
Competence in correct procedure
Access Procedure
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
F.O.P.S Protective structures - General
F.O.P.S on Mobile Equipment
Guarding
Housekeeping
Isolation of the area
Preventive maintenance
Risk assessment
Selection and use of personal protective
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Impact From Object Impact Of Projectile

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Hazard Mechanism
Asphyxiation Inadequate Ventilation

Bites Ants

Caught By Moving Component Falling Into Moving Component

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Combustible Dust Machine Generated

Combustible Dust Machine Generated

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pooling of venous blood in lower limbs

due to static posture or lack of muscle
movement

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Disease

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Washing)

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Noise Exposure To Excessive Noise Levels

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Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Equipment Operation

Visibility Dust

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Caught By Moving Component Combustible Dust

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Ignition Of Flammable Liquid Ignition Of Gas

Injury To Person By Lifting Equipment Noise

Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Visibility

Control References
Evaluation
Monitoring Quality And Quantity

Procedure For Work In Designated Area

Provision Of Personal Protective
Equipment
Restricted Access Barrier
Risk Assessment
Sampling/Analysis

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment significant incident 22

Ventilation
Warning System/Device
Assessment Of Environmental
Conditions Safety Alert 281
Assessment Of Environmental
Conditions
Engineering Design
Installation, Use And Maintenance Of
Guarding AS 4024 Safety of machinery
Risk Assessment Of Conditions
Competence In Working On Active
Equipment
Isolation Of Equipment
Procedure For Work On Active
Equipment
Risk Assessment Of Conditions
Dust Extraction System
Dust Removal Procedure
Dust Suppression
 AS/NZS 61241 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of
Equipment Design combustible dust
Equipment Selection

Regular And Effective Communication

Risk Assessment

Selection Of Non Combustible Material

Assessing fitness for work, including
personal risk factors eg. clotting
disorders Safety Bulletin 141
Ergonomic seating
Awareness and education
Movement and exercise
Adequate hydration / minimising
consumption drinks that dehydrate such
as caffeinated drinks / alcohol
Location Of Vents
Preventive Maintenance Procedures AS/NZS 3666 Air-handling and water systems of buildings
System Design
System Operation
Clean Hygienic Bathing Facility

Clean Hygienic Hand Washing Facility

Correct Disposal Of Waste
Maintenance Of Hygienic State
Adequate Supplies Of First Aid Personal
Protective Equip.

Competence In Administering First Aid

AS/NZS 4815 Office based health care facilities not involved
Hygienic First Aid Facilities in complex patient procedures and processes

Hygienic Storage Of First Aid Appliance
Correct Disposal Of Waste
Maintenance Of Hygienic State
Provision Of Adequate Toilet Facility
Provision Of Hygienic Toilet Facility
Avoid Contact With Harmful Water
Bath Water Supplied At Acceptable
Standard
Drinking Water Portable
Monitoring And Testing By Competent
Personnel
First Aid Code of Practice 2004
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

Regular And Effective Communication

Earth Leakage Protection Safety Alert 42

Earth continuity testing Safety Alert 52

Assessment Of Environmental
Conditions
Communication
Restrict Work In Adverse Conditions

Selection And Maintenance Of Personal

Safety Equip To Meet Aust Standard Safety Alert 184
Competence Safety Alert 34
Design Of Appropriate Restraints AS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices
Lift Boxes
Persons Ability To Work At Heights
Risk Assessment Of Work Area By
Competent Person Safety Alert 34
Selection And Use Of Personal Safety
Equipment
Selection And Use Of Scaffolding AS 1576 Scaffolding

Selection And Use Of Working Platforms AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches

Construct To Risk Assessment Design

Modifications To Plant
Plant Design Preconstruction And Risk
Assessment
Audit For Compliance Of Use
Competence In Correct Procedure Safety Alert 18
Competence
Disposal
Quantity
Safe Storage
Competence
Design
Housekeeping
Inspection
Monitoring
Preventive Maintenance
Competence
Fire Fighting Equipment
Isolation
Monitoring
Risk Assessment
Stockpile Management
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and
Automatic Fire Suppression equipment
Building Construction
Early Warning Detection Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
Housekeeping
Provision Of Fire Fighting Equipment
Competence
Complying Storage Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Fire Suppression System
Housekeeping
Location
Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment
Quantities
Competence
Fire Suppression System
Housekeeping
Location
Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment
Quantities
Storage Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
Competence
Complying Ventilation AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes
Effective Earthing AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes
Selection And Use Of Personal
Protective Equipment
Shielding
Welding Equipment Design
Welding Job Design Safety Alert 87
Competence
Correct Selection And Use Of Personal
Protective Equipment
Exp Time Limit Persons Exp To Excess
Heat (Weld Conf Spaces)
Ventilation AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes
Welding Equipment Design
Welding Job Design

Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment

Risk Assessment
Storage Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
Inspection And Maintenance
Risk Assessment Safety Alert 80
Storage Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
Transport Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition
Housekeeping

Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment

Risk Assessment
Storage Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment
Risk Assessment Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
Storage combustible liquids
Inspection And Maintenance
Risk Assessment Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
Storage combustible liquids
Handling
Provision Of Fire Protection
Purchasing Procedures
Risk Assessment Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
Storage combustible liquids
Transport Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition
Housekeeping

Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment

Risk Assessment Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
Storage combustible liquids
Gas Monitoring
AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres
Risk Assessment Safety Alert 296
Storage Protection Equipment
Gas Monitoring Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Inspection And Maintenance Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Risk Assessment Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Storage Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Gas Monitoring
Handling Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Purchasing Procedures
Risk Assessment Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Storage Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Transport Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Gas Monitoring Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Housekeeping Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

Provision Of Fire Protection Equipment Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Risk Assessment Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Storage Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Access Procedure
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery - Protective structures -
F.O.P.S. General
F.O.P.S. On Mobile Equipment
Guarding
Housekeeping Significant incident 77
Isolation Of The Area Safety Bulletin 117
Preventive Maintenance
Risk Assessment
Selection And Use Of Personal
Protective Equipment
Engineering Design
Guarding Around Rotating Part
Housekeeping
Isolation
Minimise Exposure By Design
Preventive Maintenance
Provision Of Personal Protective
Equipment
Risk Assessment
Selection And Use Of Personal
Protective Equipment
Competence AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening
Compliance With Design AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening
Correct Design Of Explosive Power
Tools AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening
Installation Of Barriers AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening
Preventive Maintenance
Provision Of Personal Protective
Equipment
Risk Assessment
Safe Use
Tool Audit And Inspection

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

Housekeeping
Disciplined Behaviour
Competence
Purchasing
Risk Assessment
Selection, Use, Storage And
Maintenance
Competency

Register And Identification Of Equipment Safety Alert 79

Audiometric Testing Of Work Force
AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction,
Design And Specification Of Buildings demolition and maintenance sites
AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction,
Design And Specification Of Equipment demolition and maintenance sites
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Selection Criteria
 AS 1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing
Hearing Conversation Program protector program
Installation Of Noise Level Warning
Signs

Periodic Monit Of Work Areas - Ascertain AS 1269.1 Occupational noise management - Measurement
Noise Level and assessment of noise emission and exposure
Personal Exposure Limits (85 dBA)
Physical Barriers To Restrict Access
Physical Separation
Provision Of Personal Protective AS 1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing
Equipment protector program
Selection/Use Of Personal Protective
Equipment In Designated Areas
Competence
Dust Suppression
Prescribed Dust Levels
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment protective equipment
Restricted Work Areas
AS 1627.4 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of
Risk Analysis surfaces - Abrasive blast cleaning of steel
Shrouding
AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and
Silica Content Of Abrasive Material gravimetric determination of respirable dust

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
Air Conditioning buildings
AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and
Dust Monitoring gravimetric determination of respirable dust
Dust Suppression
Equipment/Plant Design
Prescribe Dust Levels - Silica -
0.1Mg/M3 - Coal Dust- 3.0 Mg/M3
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment protective equipment
Removal Of Dust Accumulation
Restricted Access To Work Area
Road Construction Material And
Maintenance
Shrouding

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
Air Conditioning buildings
AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres - Method for sampling and
Dust Monitoring gravimetric determination of respirable dust
Dust Suppression
Equipment/Plant Design
Prescribe Dust Levels - Silica -
0.1Mg/M3 - Coal Dust - 3.0Mg/M3
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment 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
AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
Air Quality buildings
QGN21 Guidance Note Management of Diesel Engine
Exhaust in Metalliferous Mines
Design Of Exhaust Outlets
MDG-29 Guideline for management of diesel engine pollutants
Maintenance Of Engines in underground environments
Guidance on the Interpretation of Workplace Exposure
Standards for Airborne Contaminants
Smoke And Fume Monitoring Safety Bulletin 127
Evacuation Of Persons
Permit
Provision Of Personal Protective
Equipment

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

Regular Effective Communication
Restricted Area Education
Evacuation Of Persons Safety Bulletin 120
Housekeeping Management Safety Bulletin 61
Provision, training & use Of Personal
Protective Equipment AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes
Provision, training & use Of Personal
gas monitoirng equipment
AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
Air Quality buildings
Fume Monitoring AS 3853 Health and safety in welding and allied processes
Paint Quality AS 1580 Paints and related materials
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment protective equipment
Regular Effective Communication
Risk Assessment

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

 AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
Air Quality buildings
Fume Monitoring AS 3853 Health and safety in welding and allied processes
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment protective equipment
Regular Effective Communication
Risk Assessment

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

Competence

Conformity With Positive Lockout Design

Design For Positive Lockout Of
Equipment
Fail Safe Design Safety Alert 21
Installation And Maintenance Of Pre-
Start Alarms Safety Alert 21
Installation Of Positive Lockout
Mechanisms
Isolation Of Power Source Safety Alert 91
Pre-Start Procedures
Regular Effective Communication Safety Alert 88
Risk Assessment
Dust Suppression
Inadequate or incorrect maintenance Safety Alert 66
Safety Alert 282
Safety Alert 21
Mine Planning/Scheduling
Protective Vegetation
Provision Of Personal Protective AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
Equipment protective equipment
Removal Of Dust Accumulation
Restricted Work Area
Road Construction Material And
Maintenance
Shrouding

Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

Training / Procedures Safety Alert 266
Detection Systems Office of Commissioner Safety Alert 002
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Working In Confined Spaces

Hazard Mechanism Control

Working In Confined Spaces Cramped Working Conditions Design

Employee selection
Limited work periods
Risk assessment
Working In Confined Spaces Entrapment Isolation of equipment
Risk assessment
Working In Confined Spaces Exposure To Excessive Noise Levels Audiometric testing of work force (Coal
Industry Employees' Health Scheme
Medicals)
Design and specification of buildings

Design and specification of equipment

Equipment maintenance
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Hearing conservation program
 Installation of noise level warning signs

Periodic monitoring of work areas to

ascertain noise levels

Personal exposure limits ( 85 dBA)

Physical barrier
Physical separation
Provision of personal protective
equipment

Selection & use of personal protective

equipment in designated areas

Working In Confined Spaces Inadequate Ventilation Air quality

Monitoring equipment
Personal Protective Equipment -
selection and use
Risk assessment
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus -
selection and use
Working In Confined Spaces Limited Egress And Entry Design
Effective communications
Employee selection
Risk assessment
Visibility
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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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Access (Personnel and Materials)

Dredges as Vessels Freeboard

Winch Ropes

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Access (Personnel and Materials)Person Being Immersed In Access Punt Overturns

Pond

Dredge Or Service Line Moves

Whilst Person Boarding Or
Disembarking

Person Falls From Dredge,

Service Line Or Punt

Person Slips On Accessway

Dredges as Vessels Dredge Capsizes Dredge Lists Through Sitting On

High Point Of Bottom Of Pond

Inappropriate Design

Overloading

Strong Winds
 Strong Winds

Waves Caused By Collapse Of

Mining Face

Waves Caused By Wind Action

Dredges as Vessels Dredge Sinks Falling From Deck

Dredges as Vessels Dredge Sinks Instability Caused By

Inappropriate "Add Ons" E.G.
Pumps And Other Equipment
Insufficient Freeboard

Integrity Of Hull Breached

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
 Of Freeboard

Overloaded Due To Windblown

Tailings
Water Entry Through Dredge
Inspection Door
Wear On Pontoons From Wire
Ropes
Mining Face Person Struck By Headline Headline Snaps Up/Sidewise
Under Pressure
Headline Traverses Area Near
Working Face
Mining Face Person Trapped By Falling Collapse Of Face
Material
Trailing Cables Cable Kinked Direct Attachment Of Wire Sling
Causing Short Radius
Service Line Kinked When Moved

Trailing Cables Cable Stretched Cable Caught Up While Being

Moved

Trailing Cables Sheath Damage Heavy Equipment Drives Over

Cable

Trailing Cables Water Ingress Cable Underwater

Damaged Sheath

Winch Ropes Person Struck By Winch Rope Overloading Of Winch Rope

Sudden Movement Of Winch
Rope

Winch Rope Cut By Cutter

Winch Rope Worn And Snaps
Under Load
Winch Ropes Broken By Strong
Winds
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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
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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All Voltages High Voltage Low / Medium Voltage

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

All Voltages Burns Electrical Flashover

All Voltages Electric Shock Contact With Concealed
Power Sources Via Digging

All Voltages Electric Shock Contact With Concealed

Power Sources Via
Drilling/Cutting

All Voltages Electric Shock Contact With Live Overhead

Power Lines And Trailing
Cables
All Voltages Electrical Explosion Environmental Factor: Heat

All Voltages Electrical Explosion Environmental Factor:

Humidity/Moisture
All Voltages Electrical Explosion Environmental Factor:
Lightning

All Voltages Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy

Discharge (Fault Levels)
All Voltages Electrocution Contact With Live Overhead
Power Lines And Trailing
Cables
All Voltages Electrocution Contact With Live Overhead
Power Lines And Trailing
Cables

All Voltages Electrocution Direct Contact

All Voltages Electrocution Indirect Contact

All Voltages Explosion Dust High Energy Discharge
(Electrical Ignition)

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All Voltages Explosion Dust Static Electricity

All Voltages Explosion Explosives High Energy Discharge

(Electrical Ignition)
All Voltages Explosion Explosives Static Electricity

All Voltages Explosion Fuel High Energy Discharge

(Electrical Ignition)
 (Electrical Ignition)

All Voltages Explosion Fuel Static Electricity

All Voltages Explosion Gas High Energy Discharge
(Electrical Ignition)

All Voltages Explosion Gas Static Electricity

All Voltages Fire Malfunction Of Electrical
Equipment
All Voltages Physical Impact (Falling) Electric Shock

All Voltages Physical Injury Equipment Failure Causing

Electrical Incidents
All Voltages Respirable Dusts Movement Of Dust By
Compressed Air

All Voltages Severe Burns Electrical Flashover

All Voltages Uncontrolled Operation Of Fault In Electrical Equipment
Equipment
High Voltage Electric Shock Direct Contact With Live
Conductors
High Voltage Electric Shock Indirect Contact
High Voltage Electrocution Direct Contact
High Voltage Electrocution Indirect Contact

Low/Medium Voltage Electric Shock Defective Electrical Equipment

Low/Medium Voltage Electric Shock Direct Contact With Live

Conductors
Low/Medium Voltage Electric Shock Direct Contact With Live
Conductors
Low/Medium Voltage Electric Shock Indirect Contact
Low/Medium Voltage Electrocution Direct Contact With Live
Conductors

Low/Medium Voltage Electrocution Indirect Contact

Low/Medium Voltage Electrocution Indirect Contact
REFERENCES Go to Surface Menu

Go to
Hierarchy of Controls

Control References

Access Barriers to comply AS 3000 Australian/New

with Australian Standards Zealand wiring rules

Burns Management Safety Alert 220

Competence
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Safety Alert 45
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design to comply AS 3000 Australian/New
with Standards Zealand wiring rules
High Volt Isol Equip-Acc Significant incidents 68
Perm/Isol Switch/High Volt
Test
Low/Med Volt Isol Equip-
Low/Medium Voltage Test For
Dead
Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Safety Alerts 61
Equip In A Safe Operational
Cond
Provision Of Personal
Protective Equipment
Safety Equip Purp Ins & Main Safety Alert 231
Equip-Sel/Use/Main/Testing

Selection And Use Of Clothing

- Electrical Workers

Selection And Use Of Personal

Protective Equipment

Technical Audits Of Installation Safety Alerts 220

Use Of Tags, (Danger,
Information, Out Of Service)/
Pers Lock
Workplace/Job Familiarisation

Digging Procedures Safety Alert 50

Safety Alert 103
Operator Competence Safety Alert 50
Safety Alert 103
Permit To Dig-Locate & Safety Alert 50
Identify Power Cables/Isol
Power/Test & Prove Dead
Safety Alert 103
Up To Date Drawings Safety Alert 50
Safety Alert 103
Use Of Tags, (Danger, Safety Alert 50
Information, Out Of Service)/
Personal Lock
Safety Alert 103
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 AS 3007 Electrical installations
Overhead Electrical Lines - Surface mines and
associated processing plant

Earth Continuity Protection - AS 3007 Electrical installations

High Voltage Trailing Cables - Surface mines and
associated processing plant

Line Clearance Electrical Safety Act 2002

Min Con O/H-Loc Rd/Rd Line AS 3007 Electrical installations
Rerout/Upgrade Rd/Ug Ret/In - Surface mines and
Clear associated processing plant

Operator Competence 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 Safety Alerts 174

Use Of Tags, (Danger, AS 3007 Electrical installations
Information, Out Of Service)/ - Surface mines and
Pers Lock/Pre-Mov Insp associated processing plant

Use Of Warning Safety Alert 174

Devices/Alarms
Use Of Warning/Clearance
Signs
Building Design/Layout
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Housekeeping
Ip Rating AS 1939 Degrees of protection
provided by enclosures for
electrical equipment (IP Code)

Location Of Electrical
Equipment
Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Safety Bulletin 136
Equip In A Safe Operational
Cond
Building Design/Layout
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Housekeeping
Ip Rating 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Housekeeping
Ip Rating 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Access To Low & High Voltage AS 3000 Australian/New
Electrical Equipment Zealand wiring rules

Earth Fault Current Limits AS 3000 Australian/New

Electrical Competence
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design
Exclusion Of Foreign Objects
(Ip Rating)
Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Safety Act 2002
Safety Alert 231
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 AS 1319 Safety signs for the

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

Routine Testing
Safe Live Testing Of Energised
Conductors
Safety Equip Purp Ins/Main
Elec Equip-
Sel/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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Equipment And Conductors Zealand wiring rules
Low/Medium Voltage Rescue
Competency
Low/Medium Voltage Rescue
Procedure
Maintenance & Testing Of
Rescue Equip
Mine Emergency Procedures

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 Safety Alert 231
Equipment
Resuscitation Competence For
Mine Workers
Standard Of Electrical AS 3000 Australian/New
Installations Zealand wiring rules
Unused Equipment And AS 3000 Australian/New
Conductors Zealand wiring rules
Building Design/Layout
Building Location
(Environment)
Competence
Controlled Dust Removal From
Electrical Equipment
Determination Of Hazardous AS/NZS 60079 Explosive
Area atmospheres
Dust Control
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS/NZS 60079 Explosive
Area atmospheres
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS/NZS 60079 Explosive
Area atmospheres
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS/NZS 60079 Explosive
Area atmospheres
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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

Competence - Equipment
Operation
Electrical Competence Safety Alert 13
Electrical Safety Act 2002
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Safety Alert 303
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
Competence - Equipment
Operation For Testing
Purposes
Earth Leakage Protection/Main Safety Alert 75
And Distribution Boards

Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002

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 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 Safety Alert 75
Operation For Testing
Purposes
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
Equip Crit - Env Fac/Mec
Prot/Duty Cycle/Equip
App/Equip Prot
Equipment Design 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
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 AS 3000 Australian/New

Isolators For Equip Zealand wiring rules
Provision Of Emergency
Shutdown Devices
Routine Testing
Sec Micro Computer & Prog
Logic Cont Software & Control
Sys
Technical Audits Of Installation
Unused Equipment And AS 3000 Australian/New
Conductors Zealand wiring rules
Use Of Tags, (Danger,
Information, Out Of Service)/
Pers Lock
Workplace/Job Familiarisation

Access Barriers AS 3000 Australian/New

Zealand wiring rules
Access To High Voltage Elec AS 3000 Australian/New
Equip Zealand wiring rules
Check Back Feeds, Par Paths
When Working On Main
Unitsor Alt Suppl
Check Back Feeds, Par Paths
When Working On Ring Main
Units
Earth Continuity Protection -
High Voltage Trailing Cables
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
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 Clearance AS 2067 Substations and high

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 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Restricted Areas 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 - Safety Alert 104
High Voltage Trailing Cables
Earth Fault Current Limits AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Earthing AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
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 Clearance AS 2067 Substations and high

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
Use Of Tags, (Danger, Safety Alert 37
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 Safety Alert 109
And Distribution Boards

Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002

Inspection And Testing Of Hire Safety Bulletin 136
Electrical Equipment
Inspection And Testing Of Mine Safety Alert 72
Electrical Equipment
Safety Alert 73
Inspection And Testing Of New Safety Alert 26
Electrical Equipment
Inspection Before Use Of
Portable Electrical Equipment

Routine Test & Tag Of Port Electrical Safety Act 2002

Elec Equip
Routine Testing Safety Alert 75
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 Safety Alert 26
When Working On Main Units

Control Voltage For Remote

Wiring
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Safety Bulletin 136
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Isolation Of Equipment For
Safe Work
Labelling Of Isolation Points AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Live Testing Procedures Safety Bulletin 136
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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Live Parts Zealand wiring rules
Protection System
Discrimination
Provision For Full Current AS 3007 Electrical installations
Isolators For Equip - 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Earthing AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Electrical Competence Electrical Safety Act 2002
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech
Prot/Equip App/Duty
Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design AS 3000 Australian/New
Zealand wiring rules
Insulation Resistance 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 AS 3000 Australian/New
System Zealand wiring rules
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

Live Testing Procedures Safety Alert 26

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 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 For Full Current AS 3000 Australian/New
Isolators For Equip Zealand wiring rules
Provision Of Suitable Rescue
Equipment
Safe Live Testing Of Energised
Conductors
Selection And Use Of Personal
Protective Equipment

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Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Impact Of Projectile Injury To Person By Equipment

Hazard Mechanism

Impact Of Projectile Disintegration Of Moving Parts

Injury To Person By Equipment Equipment component shattered by

external projectile

Injury To Person By Equipment Incorrect Selection Of Lifting Equipment

Injury To Person By Equipment Incorrect Use Of Lifting Equipment

Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Failure of equipment components

Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Equipment Operation

Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Equipment Operation
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Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment Go to

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Control References

Engineering design
Guarding around rotating part
Housekeeping Safety Bulletin 118
Safety Bulletin 103
Isolation
Minimise exposure by design
Preventive maintenance Safety Alert 68
Provision of Personal Protective
Equipment
Risk assessment Safety Alert 287
Selection and use of Personal Protective
Equipment
selection and use of correct equipment Significant incident 31
components
Equipment design
Competence
Purchasing
Risk assessment Significant incident 35
Selection, use, storage and Safety Alert 3
maintenance
Competency Safety Alert 28
Register and identification of equipment Significant incident 66

Inadequate maintenance Significant incident 45

Inadequate equipment inspection Significant incident 67
Significant incident 49
Competence of Maintenance personnel Significant incident 72

Competence
Conformity with positive lockout design Safety Alert 82

Design for positive lockout of equipment

Fail safe design Safety Alert 4
Installation and maintenance of pre-start
alarms
Installation of Positive Lockout Significant incident 66
mechanisms
Isolation of power source Safety Alert 10
Pre-start procedures Significant incident 74
Regular effective communication
Risk assessment Safety Alert 291
Safety Bulletin 30

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Explosion Of Chemical Substance Explosion Of Flammable And Combustible Liquid

Hazard Mechanism

Explosion Of Chemical Substance Excessive Heat

Explosion Of Flammable And Combustible

Excessive
Liquid
Heat

Explosion Of Flammable Gas Excessive Heat

OSIONS (surface)
EVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES Go to Surface Menu

Explosion Of Flammable Gas Go to

Hierarchy of Controls

Control References

Safe use National Code of Practice for the Control of

Workplace Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Heat reduction
Competence
Storage National Code of Practice for the Control of
Workplace Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Transport Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th
edition
Correct Disposal
Increase in ventilation
Increase in ventilation
Risk Assessment
Storage AS 1940 The storage and handling of
flammable and combustible liquids

Competence
Classification of Hazardous area AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Temperature reduction
Correct disposal
Adequate Transport Arrangements
Correct use of Liquid
Classification of Hazardous areas
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act
2011).
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th
edition
AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Risk Assessment AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Competence AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Correct use of Gas AS 1596 The storage and handling of

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

Transport Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th

edition
Ventilation AS 1596 The storage and handling of
LP gas
AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres

Correct disposal Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety)

Act 2004
Monitoring of gas levels Safety Alert 298

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Fixed Manufacturing Units Mobile Manufacturing Units

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Fixed Manufacturing Units Injurous Health Effects / Injury
To Personnel
Burst Hoses/ Fittings

Handling Of Equipment
Skin Contact With Explosive
Chemicals
Slipping On Chemical Spills
Spillage From Bulk Storage
Fixed Manufacturing Units Unexpected Detonation External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity

Poor Plant Design

Poor Plant Design

Poor Plant Maintenance

Mobile Manufacturing Units Injurous Health Effects / Injury
To Personnel
Burst Hoses/ Fittings
Mobile Manufacturing Units Injurous Health Effects / Injury
To Personnel

Handling Of Equipment
Skin Contact With Explosive
Chemicals
Slipping On Chemical Spills
Spillage From Bulk Storage
Mobile Manufacturing Units Unexpected Detonation External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity
External Ignition Source -
Contraband, Lightning, Fires,
Static Electricity

Poor Vehicle Design

Poor Vehicle Maintenance

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Control References

Suitable equipment selection AS 2187 Explosives -

and design Storage, transport and use
Provision for protective
equipment

Operator competence
Fixed equipment design
House keeping

AS 2187 Explosives -
Fire break Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives -
Lighting Storage, transport and use

Operator competence

Restrictions of AS 2187 Explosives -

materials/articles Storage, transport and use

Restrictions to plant location AS 2187 Explosives -

area Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives -
Security fencing Storage, transport and use
Separate storage for individual
explosive/chemical
Suitable manufacturing plant
design
Maintenance procedures,
quality control of equipment, AS 2187 Explosives -
purchases Storage, transport and use

AS 2187 Explosives -
Suitable equipment selection Storage, transport and use
Provision of protective
equipment

Operator competence
Equipment design
House keeping

Restrictions of AS 2187 Explosives -

materials/articles Storage, transport and use

Restrictions on manufacturing AS 2187 Explosives -

vehicle refill areas Storage, transport and use

Suitable manufacturing vehicle AS 2187 Explosives -

(design) Storage, transport and use
Maintenance procedures,
quality control of equipment, AS 2187 Explosives -
purchases Storage, transport and use

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Impact Of Projectile

Hazard Mechanism

Impact Of Projectile Incorrect Use Of Explosive Hand Tool

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Risk assessment
AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held
Competence fastening
Provision of Personal Protective
Equipment
Preventive maintenance
AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held
Installation of barriers fastening
Tool audit and inspection
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held
Compliance with design fastening
AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held
Correct design of explosive power tools fastening
Safe use

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 EXPLOSIVES USE (surface)
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Handling Storage of Explosives Transport of Explosives

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Handling Physical Injury Improper Handling Of Storage

Containers/ Packages

Handling Physical Injury Inferior Packaging

Handling Physical Injury Poor Manual Handling

Storage of Explosives Injurious Health Effects Inadequate Ventilation

Storage of Explosives Unauthorised Possession Theft

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Deteriorated Explosives

(Sensitivity)

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Detonator/Explosive Contact

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Fire

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Heat

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Impact

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Lightning

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Radio Transmissions

Storage of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Radio Transmissions

Transport of Explosives Unauthorised Possession Theft

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Deterioration Of Explosives

(Sensitivity)

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Detonator/Explosive Contact

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Fire

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Heat (Sun)

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Impact

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Lightning

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Radio Transmissions

Transport of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Static Electricity

Use Of Explosives Disturbance Of Underground Geographical Location

Mining Operations
Use of Explosives Disturbance Of Underground Geological Factors
Mining Operations
Use of Explosives Disturbance Of Underground Inadequate Blast Design
Mining Operations

Use of Explosives Disturbance Of Underground Overcharging

Mining Operations
Use of Explosives Fire Ball Use Of High Energy Detonating
Cord

Use of Explosives Flyrock Detonation Of Misfires

Use of Explosives Flyrock Inappropriate Blast Design

Use of Explosives Flyrock Incorrect Blasting Technique

Use of Explosives Flyrock Limited Protective Zone

Use of Explosives Flyrock Non Conformity With Correct Blast

Design
Use of Explosives Flyrock Overcharging Of Blast
Use of Explosives Flyrock Overcharging Of Blast

Use of Explosives Flyrock Unidentified Abnormalities

Inground Conditions
Use of Explosives Flyrock In Confined Space Detonation Of Explosive Charges

Use of Explosives Ignition Of Dust In Confined Firing Of Explosive Charges

Space

Use of Explosives Noise Atmospheric Conditions (Air Blast

Only)

Use of Explosives Noise Geographical Location

Use of Explosives Noise Geological Factors

Use of Explosives Noise Inappropriate Blast Design

Use of Explosives Noise Overcharging

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Faulty Initiating Equipment

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Inappropriate Blast Designs
Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Inappropriate Shotfiring Technique

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Incompatible Explosive

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Inferior Detonating Medium
Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Inferior Quality Explosive
Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Postponed Blast Detonation
(Sleeping Shot)

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Unauthorised Explosive

Use of Explosives Non-Detonation Wrong Connections

Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes Inappropriate Ventilated Area

Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes Inappropriate Ventilated Area

Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes Incorrect Mixing

Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes In Confined Confined Space

Space
Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes In Confined Inappropriate Ventilated Area
Space

Use of Explosives Noxious Fumes In Confined Incorrect Mixing

Space

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Heat Source Sun Hot Ground

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Impact

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Improper Handling

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Improper Handling

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Lightning

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Mining Into Misfire

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Naked Flames/Fire

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Radio Transmission

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Sulphide Reaction

Use of Explosives Unexpected Detonation Unauthorised Initiation

Use of Explosives Vibration Atmospheric Conditions (Air Blast

Only)
Use of Explosives Vibration Geographical Location

Use of Explosives Vibration Geological Factors

Use of Explosives Vibration Inappropriate Blast Design

Use of Explosives Vibration Overcharging

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Disposal of used packages AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Proper lifting/handling techniques Significant incident 36

Provision of lifting equipment

Provision of protective clothing
Quality control of packaging AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Size restriction on packages AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed storage facility AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed transport Significant incident 36

vehicles AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Disposal of used packages AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Proper lifting/handling techniques

Provision of lifting equipment

Provision of protective clothing
Quality control of packaging AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Size restriction on packages AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed storage facility AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use
Suitable designed transport AS 2187 Explosives -
vehicles Storage, transport and use

Proper lifting/handling techniques

Provision of lifting equipment

Provision of protective clothing
Quality control of packaging AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Size restriction on packages AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed storage facility AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed transport AS 2187 Explosives -

vehicles Storage, transport and use

House keeping AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

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

Ventilation AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Internal audit of stock

Security procedure AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed storage

facilities
Disposal AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Internal audit of stock

Internal audit of stock
Non-chemical reactive explosives AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Separate stores for detonators & AS 2187 Explosives -

explosives Storage, transport and use
Warning signs AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Fire breaks AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Fire suppression AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

House keeping AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Non flammable external AS 2187 Explosives -

construction Storage, transport and use

Prohibited articles & equipment AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Safe site location AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Warn signs AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Properly designed magazine AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Premise design/construction AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Protective berms AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Restricted vehicular access

Safe site location AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Lightning conductors AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Suitable designed premises AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Power output restrictions AS 2187 Explosives -

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

Warning signs AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Internal audit of stock

Security procedures AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Transport storage container

Disposal AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Internal Audits of stock

Internal Audit
Separation zone between AS 2187 Explosives -
explosives and detonators Storage, transport and use

Explosive vehicle design AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Fire fighting procedures

Fire suppression equipment AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Prohibited smoking AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Separation zone AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Explosive vehicle design AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Exposure limitations
Prohibited certain articles/ AS 2187 Explosives -
equipment Storage, transport and use

Separation zone between AS 2187 Explosives -

explosive and detonators Storage, transport and use

Speed of vehicles
Use of properly designed AS 2187 Explosives -
explosive vehicle Storage, transport and use
Explosive vehicle design AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Exposure limitation during storms

Power output restrictions AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Transmission restrictions AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Warning signs in vehicles and AS 2187 Explosives -

blasting area Storage, transport and use

Explosive vehicle design AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

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 Safety Alert 35
Procedure Safety Alert 35
Evaluation of safety zones Safety Alert 35
Significant incident 62
Competence in shotfiring
Conformity with design
Competence in shotfiring
Conformity with correct blast
loading.
Strata evaluation Significant incident 37
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
Use Permitted explosives
Monitoring/testing
Removal of gas
Restricted personnel zone
Use Permitted explosives
Evaluation of atmospheric AS 2187 Explosives -
condition (cloud cover) Storage, transport and use

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 AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Evaluation of blasting area

Competence in shotfiring
Provision for adequate ventilation

Product quality control AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Explosive selection
Ground temperature monitoring AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use

Restrictions on exposure period

Shade protection from sun Safety Alert 73

Thermal barrier 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 AS 2187 Explosives -
designated areas Storage, transport and use

Restriction on operational areas AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Restriction on power output AS 2187 Explosives -

Storage, transport and use

Explosive selection
Strata analysis
Initiation apparatus under control
of authorised person
Evaluation of atmospheric AS 2187 Explosives -
condition (cloud cover) Storage, transport and use
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

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Accumulation Of Gas/Loss Of Oxygen

Entrapment

Tunnel Explosion

Hazard Mechanism

Accumulation of Gas / Loss of Oxygen

Person In/Near Hazardous Area

Entrapment Fire (In Buried/Trapped Machine)

Entrapment Flooding, Slumping, Fire, Explosion,

Structural Failure

Excess Respirable Dust Person In/Near Hazardous Area

Person Falling/Tripping Contact With

Accumulation
In-Motion Machinery
Of Material/Spillage

Person Falling / Tripping Contact With

Inadequate
In-MotionGuarding
Machinery

Person Falling/Tripping Contact With

Incorrect
In-Motion
Work
Machinery
Methods

Tunnel Explosion Person In/Near Tunnel

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Excess Respirable Dust Person Falling/Tripping Contact With In-Motion Machinery

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Control References

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

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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Access to and working under

Access
excavated
to and
face
working under Spoil
SpoilPiles
Dumps

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Access to and working under excavated

Person falling
faceinto void Collapse of subterranean void
in blasted ground

Access to and working under excavated

Person Falling
face Into Void Driving Equipment Over Face

Access to and working under excavated

Person falling
faceinto void Falling down a sink hole
(washout)

Access to and working under excavated

Person Falling
face Into Void Falling Down Open Drill Holes

Access to and working under excavated

Person hit face
by falling object Object dislodged from face by
blasting
Access to and working under excavated
Person hit face
by falling object Object dislodged from face by
machine activity

Access to and working under excavated

Person hit face
by falling object Object dislodged from face by
rain/wind

Access to and working under excavated

Person hit face
by falling object Object dislodged from face

Access to and working under excavated

Personnel/Machine
face engulfed in Collapse of material hanging on
material face

Access to and working under excavated

Personnel/Machine
face engulfed in ma
Face failure

Access to and working under excavated

Persons falling
face into void Falling down open drill holes
Access to and working under excavated
Persons falling
face into void Falling down open drill holes

Access to and working under excavated

Vehicle/Mobile
face Equipment Driving equipment over face
Rollover

Access to and working under Spoil

PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by blasting

Access to and working under Spoil

PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by machine
activity

Access to and working under Spoil

PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by rain
Access to and working under Spoil
PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by slumping

Access to and working under Spoil

PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by weathering

Access to and working under Spoil

PersonPiles
struck by falling object Object dislodged by wind

Access to and working under Spoil

Person/machine
Piles engulfed in Equipment/person falls into void
material

Access to and working under Spoil

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

Access to and working under Spoil

Person/machine
Piles engulfed in Uncontrolled release of mud in
material spoil

Access to and working under Spoil

Vehicle/Mobile
Piles Equipment Edge gives way under
Rollover equipment

Spoil Dumps Contact with H.V Transmission Dump too close to overhead
Lines power lines

Spoil Dumps Contact with H.V Transmission Truck moves off dump with tray
Lines up

Spoil Dumps Person struck by falling objects Rock falling off equipment

Spoil Dumps Person struck by falling objects Rock rolling off dump

Spoil Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in Edge of dump gives way

material

Spoil Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in Slumping of dump material

material
Spoil Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in Slumping of dump material
material

Spoil Dumps Person/machine engulfed in Uncontrolled release of mud in

material spoil

Spoil Dumps Vehicle/mobile equipment Edge gives way under

rollover equipment

Spoil Dumps Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Equipment driven over edge

Rollover
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Competency
Method of working
Restricted access in suspect
areas
Competence Significant incident 46
Control Direction Of Access Significant incident 40
And Machine Working
Identify And Isolate Hazardous Safety Alert 210
Edges
Restricted Access To Crest Significant incident 19
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
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 Safety Alert 58
Restrict operations requiring Safety Alert 58
person on ground below face
Use of Personal protective Safety Alert 58
equipment
Compliance with design
Proper scaling of face
Restricted access to base of
face
Risk Assessment Significant incident 53
Drainage
Method of working
Mine design Safety Alert 22
Restricted access to crest Safety Alert 22
areas and base of face
Risk Assessment Safety Alert 22
Capped drill holes
Competency
Method of working
Restrict access to person
System to maintain awareness
of hazard
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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Collapse Of Person Ejection Of Water/Air/Mud/Material From Drivage

Gas And Coal Dust Ignition Highwall Collapse

Injury To Personnel Injury To Personnel From Unauthorised Entry In Excavation

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

Hazard Mechanism

Collapse Of Person Illness

Ejection Of Water/Air/Mud/Material From Sudden

Drivage Drivage Collapse

Entrapment/Roof Fall Equipment

Entrapment/Roof Fall Roof Fall

Flooding Inappropriate Drainage Design

Gas and Coal Dust Ignition Electrical Heating/Sparking

Gas And Coal Dust Ignition Frictional Heating

Gas And Coal Dust Ignition Grinding, Welding, Cutting,

Uncontrolled Ignition Source

Gas And Coal Dust Ignition Impact-Sparking

Gas And Coal Dust Ignition Lightning

Highwall Collapse Drivage Instability Due To Adjacent
Mining Effect
Highwall Collapse Drivage Instability Due To Adjacent
Mining Effect

Highwall Collapse Drivage Instability Due To Unexpected

Geological/Structural Conditions

Highwall Collapse Instability Due To Under Size Pillars

Inadequate Competency
Injury Caused By Incorrect Action By Employee

Injury To Person In Drivage By Fall Of Roof AndAnd

Roof Rib Rib Failure

Injury To Personnel Electrical

Injury To Personnel Outbreak Of Fire

 Entries
Injury To Personnel From Unauthorised Entry Left With Unrestricted Access
In Excavation

Inrush Aquifer Connection

Inrush Connection With Mine Working

Inrush From Surface Feature/Structure

Failure Of Ventilation Equipment

Person Overcome By Atmospheric Deficiency

Noxious Gas
Person Overcome By Atmospheric Deficiency

O2 Deficiency
Person Overcome By Atmospheric Deficiency

Blast
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Damage
Spoil Pile On Highwall

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

Equipment/Personnel/Services
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Spoil Pile On Highwall
 Geological
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Spoil PileFactor
On Highwall

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

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Spoil PileCollapse

Pillar/Web On Highwall

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

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

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

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

WetSpoil
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wall Strata
Pile On Highwall
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Communication Procedure
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Rescue Procedure
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Geotechnical Study
Pillar Design
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Communication Procedure
Equipment Repair Procedure
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Rescue Procedure
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Evacuation Of Personnel
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Automatic Cut Off Of Cutting Power At
2% Methane General Body Gas
Concentrations
Equipment Design
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Equipment Manufacturer
Machine Monitoring For Heating
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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
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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
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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 Significant incident 16
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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
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General
Remove Person
Scaling Down
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General
Remove Person
Conformity With Mining Plan
Mining Plan
Geotechnical Study To Incorporate Strata
Below Seam & Stab
Protective Canopy
Removal Of Person From Hazardous
Area
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General
Remove Person
Restrictive Zones For Equipment
Conformity With Mining Plan
Convergence Monitoring For Instability
Geotechnical Study To Determine Pillar
Design
Machine Alignment Control
Catchrill
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General

Remove Person From Hazardous Area

Surface Drainage

Catchrill
Conformity With Mining Plan
Geotechnical Study
Long Term Planning
Monitoring For Subsidence
Catchrill
Presplitting
AS 2294.1 Earth-moving machinery -
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General
Provision Of Protective Bench

Remove Person From Hazardous Area

Scaling Down
Catchrill
Protective Canopy
Surface Drainage

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Equipment Rollover On Unstable Ground
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Equipment Rollover

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Equipment Rollover

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Equipment Rollover

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Equipment Rollover

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Equipment Rollover

Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Mobile Unstable Dump Edge

Equipment Rollover

Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Mobile Unstable Load On Mobile

Equipment Rollover Equipment

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Equipment Rollover
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Falling Off Mobile Equipment

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Equipment Recovery

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Equipment Collision

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Equipment Collision

Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Inadequate Light

Equipment Collision

Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Inattention and Distraction

Equipment Collision
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Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Interaction Between Light Mobile

Equipment Collision Equipment And Other Mobile
Equipment

Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Interaction Between On Site

Equipment Collision Service Mobile Equipment And
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Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Lack Of Adhesion

Equipment Collision

Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Mobile Equipment Colliding With

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Equipment Collision

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Equipment Collision Mobile Equipment

Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Restricted Vision Due To

Equipment Collision Roadway Environment

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Equipment Collision

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potential for injury
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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
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
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Significant incident 27
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Safety Alert 89
Safety Alert 118
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Significant incident 63
Safety Bulletin 131
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Risk assessment Safety Alert 187
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Maintenance Procedures Significant incident 63
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support
stands
Procedures for transport of Australian Dangerous Goods
hazardous materials Code, 7th edition
Cabling plan
Digging permit
Operator competence
Traffic restriction
Cable handling procedures
Competence Safety Alert 37
Equipment moving procedures

Restricted traffic access

Warning signs
Design of seat belt
Equipment movement Safety Bulletin 135
procedure
Ergonomic designed control
Ergonomic designed seating

Ergonomically designed cabin

Machine access surface Safety Alert 78

standard
Mobile Equipment Significant incident 46
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 Safety Bulletin 135
procedure
Operator competence
Designed access systems AS3868 Earth-moving
machinery - Design guide
for access systems
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Operator competence
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment Safety Alert 300
maintenance
Operator competence
Maintenance procedure Safety Alert 300
Operating procedure Safety Bulletin 135
Provision of personal AS 1891 Industrial fall-
restraining devices arrest systems and devices

Use of personal restraining AS 1891 Industrial fall-

devices arrest systems and devices

Mobile Equipment design AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and

winches
Passenger loading restriction

Provision of seating for

passengers
Use of seating
Operator competence
Seat belts
Electric isolation procedures
Equipment movement Safety Alert 37
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
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Site inspection
Mobile Equipment isolation
procedure
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telephone use
Department of Transport and
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Distraction
Restrict access to social RACQ - Road Safety Priorities
media devices
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Mine induction for new
employees - awareness of
inattention
Operator competence
Prime mover towing capacity 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
Design of connection Safety Alert 217
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 Safety Bulletin 130
telephone use
Restrict access to social
media devices
Operating procedures
Mine induction for new
employees - awareness of
inattention
Restrict personal mobile
telephone use Safety Bulletin 130
Restrict access to social Department of Transport and
media devices Main Roads - Driver
Distraction
Operating procedures RACQ - Road Safety Priorities

Mine induction for new Safety Bulletin 130

employees - awareness of
inattention
Enclosed cabin
Ergonomic operator
compartment
Protective structure
Risk assessment
Seat belts
Engine cooling system Significant incident 8
Fire resistant fluid
Fire suppression system
Fuel line layout and design
Heat shielding of hot Significant incident 4
component
Mobile Equipment design
 Significant incident 4

Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Mobile Equipment
manufacture
Oil line layout and design
Pre-start checks
Equipment access restriction

Operator competence
Refuel station design 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
Operator competence Safety Alert 192
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
Restrict personal mobile Safety Bulletin 130
telephone use
Restrict access to social
media devices
Operating procedures
Mine induction for new
employees - awareness of
inattention
Equipment movement Significant incident 17
procedure
Loading/unloading procedure

Mobile Equipment control

device
Mobile Equipment indicator
device
Operator competence Significant incident 17
Warning barrier
Ground preparation Significant incident 3
Operator competency
Restrict access to suitable Safety Alert 102
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
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 safety alert 216
Operator competence
Pre-operation checks safety alert 67
Load restrictions (SWL's)
Loading procedures significant incident 13

Maintenance of lifting
equipment
Operator competence
Provision of appropriate
equipment
Use of appropriate lifting
equipment
Load security
Loading procedure safety alert 53
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Operator competence
Load stability
Load security significant incident 17
Loading procedure
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Operator competence

Speed restriction significant incident 17

Load stability safety alert 57
Loading procedure
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Operator competence
Temporary stoppage of safety alert 57
equipment
Load indicators
Loading procedure
Loading restriction
Operator competence
F.O.P.S. safety alert 53
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AS 2294.1 Earth-moving
machinery - Protective
structures - General
Mobile Equipment design safety alert 53
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 safety bulletin 34
Operating restriction Safety Bulletin 135
Road design
Road maintenance
Road separation
Warning sign
Competence
Designated parking area
Direction sign
Parking procedure (parallel safety bulletin 34
parking)
Competence
Provision of brakes
Speed restriction safety bulletin 34
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 Safety Bulletin 130
telephone use
 Safety Bulletin 130

Restrict access to social

media devices
Operating procedures Safety Bulletin 135
mine induction for new
employees - awareness of
inattention
Competence
Light vehicle movement safety alert 218
procedure
Safety Bulletin 135
Mobile Equipment interaction safety alert 179
procedure
Mobile Equipment proximity safety bulletin 34
warning device
Parallel parking
Use of warning system safety alert 218
safety alert 179
Competence Safety Bulletin 135
Immobilisation of equipment
Mobile Equipment proximity safety alert 232
warning device
Parking
Parking procedures
Servicing procedure
Use of warning systems
Vehicle design
Warning sign
Competence
Equipment movement
procedure
Mobile equipment
maintenance
Road design Safety Bulletin 112
Road maintenance
Competence
Designated equipment route
Designated personnel route
Emergency stop
Equipment movement Safety Bulletin 135
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
Operator competence safety alert 210
Reversing procedure
Risk assessment of safety alert 210
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 Safety Bulletin 135
procedure
Operator competence
Restriction of equipment
access
Use of equipment warning
system
Warning sign
Component testing safety alert 47
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment Safety Alert 299
maintenance
Operator check
Operator competence
Periodic brake test safety alert 47
Mobile Equipment separation safety alert 194

Optimum road width

Speed restriction safety alert 232
Traffic control
Traffic route
Competence
Load indicator
Mobile Equipment design
Weight restriction
Competence
Equipment selection
Road design
Road maintenance
Watering procedure
Competence Safety Bulletin 135
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Windscreen cleaning devices

Eliminating sign safety alert 205

Operating procedure Safety Bulletin 135
Reflective sign
Removal of vision obstacle
Road design
Road edge clearance
Warning sign
Competence Safety Bulletin 135
Mobile Equipment alarm significant incident 38
Mobile Equipment design
Mobile Equipment
maintenance
Mobile Equipment proximity significant incident 38
device
Reversing procedure
Procedures Safety Alert 279
Maintenance Safety Alert 295
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Safety Bulletin 101
Safety Bulletin 90

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Attention to stockpile drainage.

Design to minimise inrush
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Fail safe design
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Installation of positive lockout
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Design for positive lockout of AS 60204.1 Safety of machinery - Electrical
equipment equipment of machines
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equipment
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Person's ability to work at
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by competent person

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Construct to risk assessment
design
Modifications to plant
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Feeders/Reclaimers Spoil piles Stockpiles

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Feeders/Reclaimers Accumulation of gas/loss of Person in/near hazardous area
oxygen

Feeders/Reclaimers Entrapment Fire (in buried/trapped machine)

Feeders/Reclaimers Entrapment Flooding, slumping, fire,

explosion, structural failure

Feeders/Reclaimers Excess respirable dust Person in/near hazardous area

Feeders/Reclaimers Person falling/tripping contact Accumulation of material/spillage

with in- motion machinery
Feeders/Reclaimers Person falling/tripping contact Inadequate guarding
with in- motion machinery

Feeders/Reclaimers Person falling/tripping contact Incorrect work methods

with in- motion machinery

Feeders/Reclaimers Tunnel Explosion Person in/near tunnel

Feeders/Reclaimers Tunnel Fire Person in/near tunnel

Spoil piles Entrapment in Burning Machine Fire in buried/trapped mobile

machine.

Spoil piles Falling/Rolling Object Person struck by falling/rolling

object

Spoil piles Inrush of Fluidised material into Accumulation and release of

working area fluidised material

Spoil piles Person/Machine engulfed in Slumping of material

material

Stockpiles Person/Machine engulfed in Uncontrolled release of mud in

material spoil

Stockpiles Stockpile self-heating Person/machine breaks through

surface crust in heated spoil

Stockpiles Unknown Void Person/mobile machine breaks

through crust , falls into void
Stockpiles Unknown Void Person/mobile machine breaks
through crust , falls into void

Tailings Dams/Mud Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in Person/machine breaks through

material crust, sinks into liquefied material

Tailings Dams/Mud Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in Uncontrolled release of liquefied

material material.
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Use artificial atmosphere
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Suppress dust to standards
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Periodically assess the gas

and dust explosion potential of
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Assess hazard.
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Assess hazard, predict
potential heated areas
Isolate heated areas
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System to maintain awareness
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Keep person/machine out of
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Risk assessment
Attention to drainage.
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Water Or Mud

Entering Excavation Obscured By Breaking Through Crust

Water Or Mud

Entering Excavation Obscured By Material Slipping Into Sump

Water Or Mud

Entering Excavation Obscured By Person Slipping In Muddy Conditions

Water Or Mud

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Water Or Mud
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Selection Of Boat
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Mark Excavation Limits
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Entrapment In Burning Machine Inrush Of Fluidised Material Into Working Area

Stockpile Self-Heating Unknown Void

Hazard Mechanism
Entrapment In Burning Machine Fire In Buried/Trapped Mobile Machine

Accumulation
Inrush Of Fluidised Material Into Working Area And Release Of Fluidised
Material

Person Struck By Falling/Rolling Object Falling Material In Bin Or Hopper

Person Struck By Falling/Rolling Object Person Near Stockpile

Person Struck By Falling/Rolling Object Person On Ground During Load/Unload
Operations

Person/Machine Engulfed In Material Slumping Of Stockpile Edge Results In A

Flow Of Material

Stockpile Self-Heating Person/Machine Breaks Through Surface

Crust In Heated Stockpile Area
Unknown Void Person/Mobile Machine Breaks Through
Crust, Falls Into Void

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Inappropriate Retrieval Of Immobilised

Machine

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Material Hangs Up In Body

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Mobile Machine Overturns To The Side

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Outside Wheels Sink In Soft Stockpile

Edge

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Stockpile Edge Gives Way, Machine

Overturns Backwards

Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Rollover Vehicle Driven Over An Edge

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Situation Management Plan
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Attention To Stockpile Drainage
Control Water Additions To Susceptible
Material
Design To Minimise Inrush Potential

Keep Person Out Of Range Of Hazard significant incident 297

Clean Down Hung-Up Material Before
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Control Access By Persons To
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Isolate Sources Of Uncontrolled
Operation
Minimise The Need To Enter Bin

Keep Person Out Of Range

Assess Hazard
Control Pedestrians Around Operating
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Assess Hazard
Control Drainage
Control Water Additions To Susceptible
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Keep Person/Machine Out Of Range
Method Of Working The Stockpile
Assess Hazard, Predict Potential Heated
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Isolate Heated Areas
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Design Of Stockpile
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Risk Assessment (Refer 12.3)

Sound Retrieval Techniques (Refer 12.3)

Equipment Design
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Remove Build Up
Design Of Stockpile
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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 significant incident 42
Method Of Working To Minimise
Hazardous Edges significant incident 42

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Working in and around Trenches

Hazard Mechanism
Working In And Around Trenches Contact With Underground Services

Working In And Around Trenches Falling Into Trench

Working In And Around Trenches Flooding Of Trench

Working In And Around Trenches Toxic Atmosphere

Working In And Around Trenches Trench Wall Failure

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Adherence to digging procedure Dial before you dig
Digging procedure
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Barriers Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011).
Design
Evacuation procedure
Excavation/ramping system
Strata control
Confined space procedures
Excavation procedure
Monitoring
Provision of Breathing Apparatus
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Design Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011).
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Shoring Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011).
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Person / Machine Engulfed by Material

Hazard
Person/Machine Engulfed In Material
Person/Machine Engulfed In Material
Mechanism
Person/Machine Breaks Through
Crust, Sinks Into Liquefied Material
Uncontrolled Release Of Liquefied
Material
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Keep Person/Machine Out Of Range
Risk Assessment
Attention To Drainage
Licensed Dams
Risk Assessment
Store Liquid/Liquefiable Materials In A
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Equipment Establishment Equipment Operation Lining Operations

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Equipment Establishment Surface Equipment Failures Collapse Of Equipment During

And Problems Erection/ Dismantling

Equipment Establishment Surface Equipment Failures Mobile Equipment Mishaps

And Problems

Equipment Operation Contact With High Pressure Blowout Of Hydraulic System

Elements

Equipment Operation Crushing And Contusion Dropping Of Equipment Parts

Or Liner Sections

Equipment Operation Crushing And Contusion Entanglement With Rotating

Parts

Equipment Operation Crushing, Contusion And Bridging And Subsequent Bulk

Suffocation Of Underground Release And Fall Of Plugs Of
Personnel Down Borehole, Flushing Into
Adjacent Bore Bottom Area
Equipment Operation Crushing, Contusion And Bridging And Subsequent Bulk
Suffocation Of Underground Release And Fall Of Plugs Of
Personnel Down Borehole, Flushing Into
Adjacent Bore Bottom Area

Equipment Operation Crushing, Contusion And Falling Debris Flushes

Suffocation Of Underground Irrespirable Atmosphere Into
Personnel Bore Bottom And Adjacent
Areas

Equipment Operation Crushing, Contusion And Weathering Debris Falls Down

Suffocation Of Underground Bore From Unlined Surfaces
Personnel After Completion Of Bore

Equipment Operation Electrocution Contact With Live Parts

Equipment Operation Electrocution Indirect Contact

Equipment Operation Electrocution Lighting Strike On Boring Plant

Equipment Operation Eye Injury From Grit And Water Grit And Or Water Spray From
Equipment

Equipment Operation Fire On Equipment Electrical Fault

Equipment Operation Fire On Equipment Ignition Of Spilled/ Accumulated

Oil

Equipment Operation Fire On Equipment Ignition Of Waste Material

Accumulations

Equipment Operation Gas Ignition During Drilling Falling Debris Flushes

Flammable Gas Into Areas
Adjacent To Bore Bottom Where
Incendive Source Is Present
Equipment Operation Gas Ignition During Drilling Falling Debris Flushes
Flammable Gas Into Areas
Adjacent To Bore Bottom Where
Incendive Source Is Present

Equipment Operation Gas Ignition During Drilling Incendive Sparking At Cutter

Head In Presence Of Gas

Equipment Operation Gas Ignition During Drilling Sparks Dropped Down Bore
From Surface

Equipment Operation General Injuries Due To Skin Disorders

Environment

Equipment Operation General Injuries Due To Slipping And Tripping

Environment

Equipment Operation General Injuries Due To Strains And Sprains

Environment

Equipment Operation High Airborne Dust Levels Production Of Dust During

Cutting

Equipment Operation High Noise Levels Equipment Noise Emission

Equipment Operation Subsidence/ Collapse Of Drill Collapse Of Bore Near Collar

Unit Into Bore Zone

Equipment Operation Toxic Fumes Emission Of Engine Exhaust

Fumes
Equipment Operation Toxic Fumes Emission Of Engine Exhaust
Fumes

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Oxidation Products

Lining Operations Asphyxiation Of Personnel In Oxygen Deficient Or

Bore Contaminated Atmosphere In
Bore Where Persons Work

Lining Operations Injuries From Explosion Of Gas Ignition Of Gas In Bore From
In Bore Other Ignition Sources Dropped
E.g. Cigarettes, Burning Rags,
Oil Etc.
Lining Operations Injuries From Explosion Of Gas Ignition Of Gas In Bore As
In Bore Liner Sections Are Welded

Lining Operations Injuries From Explosion Of Gas Ignition Of Gas In Bore From
In Bore Other Ignition Sources Dropped
E.g. Cigarettes, Burning Rags,
Oil Etc.
Lining Operations Injuries To Personnel From Buckling And/Or Collapse Of
Liner Elements Liner During Assembly And/Or
Lining Operations Injuries To Personnel From Placement
Lifting Equipment Failures And
Liner Elements Mishaps

Lining Operations Injuries To Underground Fire In Bore Initiated By

Personnel From Fire, Smoke Dropping Other Burning
Material Into It

Lining Operations Injuries To Underground Fire In Bore Initiated By Liner

Personnel From Fire, Smoke Welding With Fumes/Fire
Carried Into Associated
Workings
Lining Operations Personnel Falls Conveyance Mishap In Bore

Lining Operations Personnel Falls Falling Into Open Bore

Lining Operations Personnel Falls Falling Off Equipment

Lining Operations Personnel Falls Falling Off Equipment

Lining Operations Personnel Falls Slipping Or Tripping In Work

Areas
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Maintenance of cutters
Operating procedure
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Operating procedure
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Exposure limitation
Geotechnical assessment
Bore design
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Collar design
Equipment design and location
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Protective equipment if
necessary
Equipment design
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Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation of work area

Protective equipment if
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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
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at collar
Limitation of flammable material
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procedure
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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
Operating procedure

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Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..Longwall

Shuttle Cars,
Extraction
Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Partial/Total Pillar Extraction Scraper Operation

Sub Activity Hazard

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Explosion Of Gas During Bolting

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Eye Injuries

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Eye Injuries

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Eye Injuries

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Fire Associated With Bolting

Activities

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusions

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Strains And

Sprains

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Strains And

Sprains

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Lung Damage

Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Lung Damage

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Explosion Of Gas Along Unit

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Fire On Unit

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Hearing Damage

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,
Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Injuries From Crushing,

Fractures Contusion

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Operation Lung Damage

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Asphyxiation
in coal / Poisoning

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Asphyxiation
in coal / Poisoning
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation
Asphyxiation
in coal / Poisoning

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Burialinofcoal
personnel

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Drowning
in coal

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Explosion
in coal
of gas at face

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Eye Injuries
in coal

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Fire at
in face
coal

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Fire at
in face
coal

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Fires in
in coal
associated workings
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation
Fires in
in coal
associated workings

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Hearing
in coal
Damage

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation
Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation
Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from crushing, fracture,
contusion

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Injuries
in coal
from entanglement in
Continuous Miner cutter head

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Lung in
Damage
coal

Continuous Miner and Roadheader Operation

Lung in
Damage
coal

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

CutsSteel
AndSets)
Abrasions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

CutsSteel
AndSets)
Abrasions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Eye Steel
Injuries
Sets)

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,
Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,
Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,
Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Crushing,
Fracture, Contusions

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Strains And
Sprains

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

Injuries
SteelFrom
Sets)Strains And
Sprains

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

LungSteel
Damage
Sets)

Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Timber,

SkinSteel
Disorders
Sets)

Drill and blast production Asphyxiation Poisoning

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

Drill and blast production Drowning

Drill and blast production Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face

Drill and blast production Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production Eye Injuries

Drill and blast production Fire At Face

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

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 Entanglement

With Drill, Scrapers Or Face
Conveyors
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 Sprains And Strains

Drill and blast production Unexpected Explosion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Asphyxiation
Cars, Ram
/ Poisoning
Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

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

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

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

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Eye Injuries
Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Fire onCars,
unit Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Fire onCars,
unit Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

IgnitionCars,
of gas
Ram
in wheeling
Cars, LHD,
roads
Scoops) Operation
or shunts

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle
InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle
InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

InjuriesCars,
fromRam
crushing,
Cars,fracture,
LHD, Scoops) Operation
contusion

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Lung Disease
Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Shuttle

Lung Disease
Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Scoops) Operation

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Entanglement
With Operating Longwall
Equipment
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Entanglement
With Operating Longwall
Equipment
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Entanglement
With Operating Longwall
Equipment

Longwall Extraction Injuries From Entanglement

With Operating Longwall
Equipment

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 Lung Injuries

Longwall Extraction Lung Injuries

Longwall Extraction Eye Injuries

Longwall Extraction Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Longwall Extraction Drowning

Longwall Extraction Drowning

Longwall Extraction Drowning

Longwall Extraction Injuries To Surface Personnel

Consequent To Subsidence

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

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
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

Fire/Explosion Related To Goaf

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Installation

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
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

Mobile Cutter Operation Explosion Of Gas At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation Eye Injuries

Mobile Cutter Operation Eye Injuries

Mobile Cutter Operation Fire At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation Fire At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation Fire At Face

Mobile Cutter Operation Fires In Associated Workings

Mobile Cutter Operation Hearing Damage

Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion
Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture
Contusion

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

Mobile Loader Operation Explosion Of Gas At Face

Mobile Loader Operation Explosion Of Gas At Face

Mobile Loader Operation Eye Injuries

Mobile Loader Operation 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 Injuries From Crushing, Fracture
Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion
Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture
Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion
Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture
Contusion

Mobile Loader Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion

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

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/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

Scraper Operation Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion

Injuries

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

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 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 Injuries From Crushing,

Contusion, Burial
Shortwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Burial
Shortwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing,
Contusion, Burial

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 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
ELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCES

Continuous Miner and RoadheaderConventional

Operation in Support
coal at Face (E.g. Timber, Steel Sets)

Longwalls and Shortwall Removal Mobile

and Installation
Cutter Operation

Go to
Shortwall Extraction Hierarchy of Controls

Mechanism Control
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

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
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
Falls Of Rib In Area Being Bolted

Provision of temporary support if

Falls Of Roof In Area Being Bolted
necessary
Operator competence
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 Operating procedure

Failure Of Bolts System design
Bolt/anchor selection
Monitoring/inspection of roof and ribs

Operator competence
Personnel Entanglement In Bolting Operating procedure
Equipment And Hosing Operator competence
Personnel Fall From Elevating Operating procedure
Bolting Masts Through Slips Or Competence
Trips 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
PersonnelHas BeenOff
Thrown Applied
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
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
Personnel Caught In Pinch Points Operating procedure
Of Articulation Of Unit Unit design
Operator/personnel vigilance
Personnel Entangled In Conveyor Operating procedure
Mechanism Unit design
Operator/personnel vigilance
Personnel Jammed Between Unit Operating procedure
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 Knowledge of accumulation areas

accumulation of irrespirable and /
or noxious gas which inundates
face and beyond
Outburst of gas from face
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
Outburst of gas from face
Outburst of material from
Continuous Miner face
Continuous Miner encounters an
accumulation of fluid material which Operating procedure
inundates the face area and
beyond
Continuous Miner picks strike
incendive sparks in accumulation of Allowable gas levels
gas
Continuous Miner or the face or
ribs throw coal particles
Accumulation of coal dust and / or
oil ignited by frictional rubbing of
CM components
Ignition of gas layer by incendive
sparks from miner picks
Spontaneous combustion in coal
accumulations from falls, rib spall
or dumping
Seam gas drainage
Operating procedure
Special protective devices and
equipment
Remote operation of Continuous
Miner
Adequate ventilation
Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Operating procedure
Special protective devices
Outburst control measures
Remote operations of Continuous
Miner
Knowledge of fluid accumulation
Adherence to plans
Accurate surveying of all workings and
pertinent features
Recording of same
Knowledge of strata conditions and
behaviour
Barrier pillar provision
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
Continuous Miner shutdown
interlocked with gas monitor
Eye protection where required
Operating procedure
Continuous Miner housekeeping
Continuous Miner maintenance
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Use of fire fighting equipment
Prevention of gas layer formation
Detection / monitoring of gas layer
formation
Continuous Miner shutdown
interlocked with gas monitor
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Correct use of fire fighting equipment
Knowledge of coal behaviour
Spontaneous combustion in coal
accumulations from falls, rib spall
or dumping
Personnel exposed to high noise
levels and doses
Falls of roof at and near face
Personnel jammed between
Continuous Miner and Shuttle Car
Personnel jammed between face
and Continuous Miner
Personnel jammed between rib and Operating procedure
Continuous Miner
Personnel struck by coal spillage
from Continuous Miner delivery
boom
Personnel struck by dislodged
roof / rib supports
Personnel struck by falling rib coal
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
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
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations while
Continuous Miner / Shuttle Car
Allowable concurrent activities
Adequate lighting on Shuttle Car
Warning device on Shuttle Car
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Allowable concurrent activities while
Continuous Miner operates
Operator competence
Adequate lighting
Adequate rib support
Inspection / monitoring of rib
Operating procedure
Location of personnel
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Correct installation of supports
Adequate rib support
Personnel struck by falling rib coal
Personnel struck or jammed by
delivery boom of Continuous Miner Operator vigilance
Personnel caught in operating
cutter head
Personnel breathe air laden with
dust caused by Continuous Miner
operation
Personnel breathe air which has
been contaminated with dust in the Ventilation system design
intakes to the face
Mishandling Of Materials
Mishandling Of Tools
Personnel Struck By Cuttings From Operating procedure
Support Members Or Dust From
Roof Or Ribs
Falls Of Rib In Areas Being
Supported
Falls Of Roof In Areas Being
Supported
Inspection / monitoring of rib
Operating procedure
Protective canopies on Continuous
Miner
Operating procedure
Allowable personnel locations
Allowable concurrent activities while
Continuous Miner operates
Operator competence
Operating procedure
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust levels
Dust auditing (respirable)
Limitations and controls on outbye
activities
Outbye dust suppression
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
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
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 Operator competence
Manual
PersonnelHandling
Struck By Falling
Support Members During Erection Operator competence
Activities
Personnel Struck By Tools Dropped Operating procedure
Or Mishandled During Support
Erection
PersonnelActivities
Struck Or Jammed By
Other Machines Whilst Erecting
Supports
Improper Manual Handling Of
Support Materials
Slipping And Tripping While
Handling And Erecting Supports
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has
Been Contaminated By Dust In
Intakes To Support Area
Personnel Are Contaminated By
Support Materials Being Used
Blasting Breaks Into An
Accumulation Of Irrespirable
And/Or Noxious Gas Which
Inundates Face And Beyond
Operator competence
Adequacy of support placed
Operating procedure
Support system design
Operator competence
Monitoring/inspection of roof and ribs
Operating procedure
Operating procedure
Methods of temporary support during
placement
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Adequate lighting
Operator vigilance
Proper manual handling
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Mechanisation or materials handling
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Adequate lighting
Clean up of area prior to support
General area housekeeping
Adequate ventilation
Ventilation system design
Dust auditing (respirable)
Limitation and control of outbye
activities
Outbye dust suppression
Allowable dust levels
Operating procedure
Chemical register
De-barking of timber
Protective equipment where
necessary
Barrier pillar provision
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Adherence to plans
Operating procedure
Blasting Breaks Into An
Accumulation Of Irrespirable
And/Or Noxious Gas Which
Inundates Face And Beyond
Outburst Of Gas From Face
Personnel Breath Air Laden With
Blasting Fumes
Outburst Of Material From Working Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Face
Blasting Or Drilling Encounters
Accumulation Of Fluid Material
Which Inundates Face And Beyond Recording all workings and pertinent
Mishap With Explosives Ignites
Dust
Drill Jumbo Hydraulic Oil Blowout
Dust From Blasting
Dust From Drilling
Flying Material From Blasting
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And
Or Oil Ignited By High Surface
Temperatures On Drill Jumbo
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Operating procedure
Sparks From Drill
Accurate surveying of workings
Recording of plans
Knowledge of accumulation areas
Adequate ventilation
Seam gas drainage procedure
Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Operating procedure
Allowable fume levels
See Use of explosives
Fume auditing
Adequate ventilation
Operating procedure
Protective equipment if required
Outburst control measures
Operating procedure
Barrier pillar provision
Operating procedure
features
Knowledge of fluid accumulations
Adherence to plans
Accurate surveying of all workings and
pertinent features
Knowledge of strata conditions and
behaviour
See Explosives Use Section for
Controls When Using Explosives
Jumbo maintenance
Eye protection where necessary
Eye protection where necessary
Adequate ventilation
Dust suppression after blasts
Eye protection where necessary
Dust suppression on drills
Personnel to take up safe locations
during blasting
Blasting procedure
Limitation of surface temperature
Jumbo maintenance
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Jumbo housekeeping
Use of fire fighting equipment
Knowledge of strata conditions
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive
Sparks From Drill

Drill Strikes Incendive Sparks In
Accumulation Of Gas
Detection/monitoring of layer
formation
Use of fire fighting equipment
Prevention of gas layer formation
Gas monitoring/inspection
Awareness of location of other
metallic objects in area being drilled

Allowable gas levels

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
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation
Awareness of rock properties
Inspection/monitoring or roof
Adequate roof support
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Adherence to plans
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
Entanglement With Face Scraper
Conveyor
Entanglement With Scraper Or
Scraper Drive
Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill
Personnel Breath Air Laden With
Dust From Blasting
Personnel Breath Air Laden With
Dust From Drilling And Loading
Personnel Slip/Trip While Drilling
Or Carrying Items
Contact With Misfired Explosive
(Either By Drill, Loader Or Scraper) Misfire procedure
Operation of unit cause toxic fumes Allowable fume levels
which are breathed by personnel
Machine engulfed by material from
strata or other material during
clean up
Explosion at face ignites dust in
wheeling road
Operator vigilance
Adequate lighting
Adequate lighting
Operator vigilance
Operating procedure
Operating procedure
Drill design
Clothing in good repair
Dust suppression after blasting
Dust auditing (respirable)
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust levels
Breathing protection where necessary
Dust suppression on drills
Breathing protection where required
Dust suppression on other equipment
Operating procedure
Dust auditing (respirable)
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust levels
Operating procedure
Manual lifting procedure
Work area housekeeping
Adequate lighting
Misfire reporting
Operator vigilance
Prohibition of butt drilling
Inspection after blasting
Fume auditing
Adequate ventilation
Operating procedure
Unit maintenance / testing
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 Eye protection where necessary
or particles to be thrown up and Operating procedure
enter 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 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
gradients
Personnel jammed or run down by
runaway Shuttle Car on steep
gradients
Personnel run down by Shuttle Car Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of adequate brakes
Parking procedure
Brake maintenance
Brake testing
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 to tow an object
Personnel struck 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 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 Operating procedure

From Face Provision of face sprags
Design of roof supports
Adequate support density
Personnel Struck By Rib Material Operating procedure
Spalling From Gate Ribs In Front Adequate rib support
Abutment Zone Inspection/monitoring of ribs
Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Operating procedure
Material In Front Abutment Zones Adequate roof support in gate roads
In Gates
Inspection/monitoring of roof
Personnel Struck By Roof Material Operating procedure
Falling From Ahead Of Support Support design
Cantilever Tips Along Faceline Adequate support density
Personnel Struck By Roof Material Operating procedure
Falling Between Roof Supports 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
Tensioning arrangements
Personnel Struck By Lashing Operating procedure
Hoses And/Or High Pressure Design of hydraulic system
Hydraulic Fluid Through Hose Or Hose and coupling selection
Coupling Failure
Personnel Jammed Between Face Operating procedure
Supports As They Are Brought Operator competence
Forward Adequate lighting
Personnel Jammed Between Other Operating procedure
Elements Of Longwall Equipment Operator competence
As They Are
Personnel Advanced
Jammed E.g.. Roof Operating procedure
Between
And Supports While Packing
Cavities Above Support Canopies

Personnel Crushed By Operating procedure

Pantechnicon Units Which Fall Due Adequate monorail support
To Failure Of Support Monorail Monorail/pantechnicon design
System
Personnel Caught In Major Roof Design of roof supports
Fall Due To Failure Of Roof Knowledge of strata behaviour
Supports
Personnel Struck By Unplanned Design of roof supports
Movement Of Roof Support Which Operating procedure
Fails
Personnel Fall On To Face Operating procedure
Conveyor While Crossing It At Gate
Ends
Personnel Fall On To Face
Conveyor While Crossing It At Gate Provision of bridges across conveyor
Ends
Personnel Area On Face Conveyor Operating procedure
When It Starts Up (Also Applies To Pre-start warning and delay
Stage Loader) Provision of lock-out control switches
on conveyors
Isolation procedure
Personnel Caught In Moving Parts Operating procedure
Of Longwall Elements Pre-start warning and delay
Guarding of moving parts wherever
practicable
Inspection/maintenance of equipment
and guards
Isolation procedure
Damage To Shearer Or Other Adequate ventilation
Cables In Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Gas monitoring/inspection
Monitor interlock to power supply

Operating procedure for cable

handling
Cable design and selection
Cable protection - earth leakage
Shearer Or Plough Picks Strike Adequate ventilation
Incendive Sparks From Strata Or Allowable gas levels
Support Canopies In Presence Of Gas monitoring/inspection
Gas
Interlocking of monitor and power
supply
Awareness of strata properties
Awareness of proximity of support
canopies
Operating procedure
Operator competence
High Gas Emissions From Broken Pre-drainage of gas from coal
Coal Along Face And Belt System Operating procedure
Leads To Explosive Atmospheres In Adequate ventilation
Presence Of Ignition Source
Allowable gas levels
Gas monitoring/inspection
Equipment protection
Large Quantities Of Coal Dust Dust suppression on shearer or
Produced And Deposited Along plough
Face And Return Gate Provides Dust suppression along face line
Fuel For Propagation Of Dust
Explosion In Presence Of Ignition Dust monitoring of combustibles
Source Inertization of dust in return gate
Equipment protection
Accumulation Of Gas Ignited By See Explosives Use Section for
Use Of Explosives To Break Up
Stone On Conveyors Or Free Roof
Supports
Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up Adequate ventilation
At Face/Goaf Edge Where An
Ignition Source Occurs (Such As
Arcs, Incendive Sparks)
Gas Enters Goaf In Large
Quantities From Adjacent Seams
Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections
The Face Area And Ignites From A
Source
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
Controls
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Design of ventilation system
Design of extraction system
Gas drainage techniques
Knowledge of goaf behaviour
Knowledge of adjacent seam gas
characteristics
Equipment protection
Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring/inspections
Design of extraction system
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
In Goaf Leads To Fire And/Or
Ignition Of Gas

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
Dust auditing (respirable)
Shearer, Plough, Crusher And/Or Eye protection where required
Movement Of Supports Entrain Operating procedure
Dust And Other Particles Into
Irrespirable And/Or Poisonous Air Operating procedure
Gases Are Expelled Into Working Monitoring of goaf gases
Areas By Wind Blasts Associated Emergency procedure and equipment
With Goaf Falls

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
In Strata, Old Workings Or On accumulation of fluid materials
Surface) Knowledge of strata behaviour
Goaf Development Extends To Tap
Accumulation Of Fluid Material
Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent
Workings (Accumulations Can Be
In Strata, Old Workings Or On
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 Damage Knowledge of strata behaviour
Or Destruction Of Surface Design of extraction panels to limit
Constructions Due To Subsidence surface subsidence, tilts and strains

Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Operating procedure

While Bolting Out For Installation
Or Recovery Of Face
Personnel Struck By Falling Face
Coal While Bolting Out For
Installation Or Recovery Of Face
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
Or Rib While Installing Elements Of
Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment
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
Adequate roof and rib support in
installation area
Operating procedure
Inspection/monitoring of roof and rib

Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Adequate temporary roof support

As Powered Supports Are
Recovered
Personnel Jammed Between
Elements Of Equipment Or
Between Elements And Face As
Elements Are Moved
Recovery operating procedure
Inspection/monitoring of roof
Installation procedure
Recovery procedure

Allowable personnel locations

Operator vigilance

Communications

Personnel Jammed By Mobile Operating procedure

Equipment Used To Move Design of equipment
Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment Operator competence
Elements
Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations
Adequate lighting
Warning devices
Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment
Elements
Personnel Struck By Falling
Elements Dropped Due To Failure Design of mobile equipment
Of Mobile Equipment Moving Them Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Whipping
Ropes Of Winches Used To Move
Longwall/Shortwall Elements
Personnel Struck By Falling
Equipment Elements As They Are
Assembled Or Dismantled
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
Sudden Flashes Of Gas On To
Face As Roof Supports Are
Recovered And There Is An Ignition Gas monitoring/inspection
Source
Return Airway Lost Or Restricted
As Face Is Recovered Leading To
Build Up Of Gas In Presence Of
Ignition Sources
Brake systems
Equipment testing/maintenance
Brake systems
Operating procedure
Testing/maintenance of mobile
equipment
Operating procedure for winching
Design of winches, ropes and ancillary
items
Allowable personnel locations
Adequate lighting
Communications/signalling
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Gas monitoring/inspection
Allowable metals for longwall
elements, tools and other equipment
in face area
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Roof support removal procedure
Knowledge of goaf performance
Gas drainage techniques
Design of ventilation system
Procedure for face recovery
Return Airway Lost Or Restricted
As Face Is Recovered Leading To
Build Up Of Gas In Presence Of Allowable gas levels
Ignition Sources
Gas monitoring/inspection
Adjustment of ventilation

Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal Design of extraction panel

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
Ventilation design
Knowledge of coal behaviour
Monitoring of goaf gases
Operating procedure
Provision of seal for rapid sealing of
Goaf
Provision of inerting gases
See Explosives Use Activity Section
for controls when using explosives

Personnel Breathe Air Adequate ventilation

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 Knowledge of goaf gases
Oxidation In Goaf
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
Gas monitoring/inspection
Gas drainage/control arrangements

Falls Of Roof At And Near FaceAdequate roof support

Inspection/monitoring of roof
Method of operation of cutter
Adherence to plans
Operator competence
Protective canopy on cutter
Personnel Jammed Between Face Operating procedure
And Cutter Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Between Rib Operator procedure
And Cutter Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations
Allowable concurrent activities while
mobile cutter operates
Adequate lighting
Adequate rib support
 Inspection/monitoring of rib
Operator competence
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Operating procedure
Cutter Boom Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations
Allowable concurrent activities while
mobile cutter operates
Cutter Breaks Into An Accumulation Accurate surveying of all workings
Of Irrespirable And/Or Noxious Gas Recording of plans
Which Inundates Face And Beyond Operating procedure
Barrier pillar provision
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Adherence to plans
Knowledge of accumulation areas
Outburst Of Gas By Face Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Seam gas drainage
Remote operation of cutter
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation
Special protective devices and
equipment
Outburst Of Material From Face Knowledge of outburst behaviour
While Cutting Operating procedure
Special protective devices
Outburst control measures
Remote operation of cutter
Cutter Encounters An Accumulation Knowledge of strata conditions and
Of Fluid Material Which Inundates behaviour
The Face Area And Beyond 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 Allowable gas levels
Sparks In Accumulation Of Gas 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
Cutter Or The Face Or Ribs Throw
Coal Particles
Accumulations Of Coal Dust
And/Or Oil Ignited By Frictional Cutter maintenance
Rubbing Of Cutter Components
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive
Sparks In Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Pick maintenance
Sets Up Standing Flame And In
Turn Ignites Coal Face
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer
Sparks From Cutter Picks
Spontaneous Combustion In Coal
Accumulations From Falls, Rib
Spall Or Dumping
Personnel Exposed To High Noise
Levels And Cutter Doses From
Cutter Operation
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
Operating procedure
Cutter housekeeping
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Use of fire fighting equipment
Knowledge of ground conditions
Operating procedure
Fire fighting procedure for standing
flames
Adequate ventilation
formation
Prevention of gas layer formation
Cutter shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Correct use of fire fighting equipment
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
Allowable noise levels/doses
Cutter design to minimise noise
production
Hearing protection where necessary
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Operator procedure
Provision of temporary face support
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
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib
Coal
Personnel Caught In Operating
Cutter Boom
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
Loader Head Strikes Incendive
Sparks In Accumulation Of Gas
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
Remote operation of loader
Allowable gas levels
Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring/inspections
Operating procedure
Awareness of rock properties
Loader Head Strikes Incendive
Sparks In Accumulation Of Gas
Loader Or The Face Or Ribs Throw Eye protection where required
Coal Particles
Accumulations Of Coal Dust
And/Or Oil Ignited By Frictional Loader maintenance
Rubbing Of Loader Components
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive
Sparks In Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Pick maintenance
Sets Up Standing Flame And In
Turn Ignites Coal Face
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer
Sparks
Spontaneous Combustion In Coal
Accumulations From Falls, Rib
Spall Or Dumping
Personnel Exposed To High Noise
Levels And Cutter Doses From
Loader Operation
Face Collapses While Loader Is
Working
Falls Of Roof At And Near Face
Awareness of presence of metallic
objects such as bolts in coalface and
at roof level
Loader shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Operating procedure
Loader housekeeping
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Use of fire fighting equipment
Knowledge of ground conditions
Operating procedure
Fire fighting procedure for standing
flames
Adequate ventilation
formation
Prevention of gas layer formation
Loader shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Provision of fire fighting equipment
Correct use of fire fighting equipment
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
Noise auditing
Allowable noise levels/doses
Loader design to minimise noise
production
Hearing protection where necessary
Limitation of exposure
Operator procedure
Blasting procedure
Adequate roof support
Inspection/monitoring of roof
Method of operation of cutter
Adherence to plans
Operator competence
Falls Of Roof At And Near Face

Protective canopy on loader

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
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
Personnel Jammed Between
Loader And Shuttle Car
Personnel Jammed Between Rib Operator procedure
And Loader
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed
By Runaway Loader On Steep
Grades
Personnel Run Over By Loader
Personnel Struck By Coal Spillage
From Loader Delivery Boom Or
Bucket
Personnel Struck By Dislodged
Roof/Rib Supports
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib
Coal
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By
Delivery Boom Of Loader
Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Allowable concurrent activities
Adequate lighting on shuttle car
Warning device on shuttle car
Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations
Allowable concurrent activities while
mobile loader operates
Adequate lighting
Adequate rib support
Inspection/monitoring of rib
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Design of braking system
Brake testing/maintenance
Operating procedure
Operating competence
Warning devices on loader
Adequate lighting on loader
Personnel vigilance
Operating procedure
Location of personnel
Operator competence
Operator procedure
Correct installation of supports
Operator procedure
Adequate rib support
Inspection/monitoring of rib
Protective canopies
Operator competence
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
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has
Been Contaminated With Dust In
The Intakes To The Face
Personnel Struck By Failed Rib AsOperating procedure
Rib Heights Are Extended By
Taking Bottom Or Top Coal
Personnel Struck By Failed
Rib/Face Material Loosened And
Freed By Pressure Bumps During Location of personnel
Pillar Extraction
Personnel Struck By Rib Material Operating procedure
Loosened And Freed By Increasing Adequate rib support
Stress In Abutment Zones
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
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
Adequate rib support
Monitoring/inspection of ribs
Location of personnel
Protective structures on machines
Remote control
Operating procedure
Adequate rib support
Monitoring/inspection of face/ribs
Design of pillars
Design of extraction sequence
Protective structures on machines
Remote control
Inspection/monitoring of rib
Design of extraction sequence
Design of pillars
Location of personnel
Remote operation
Personnel Jammed Against Rib By Operating procedure
Equipment Moved By Pressure Location of personnel
Bumps During Extraction (Or Floor Design of extraction sequence
Heave)
Design of pillars
Remote operation
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Falling Face Operating procedure
Coal Freed By Increased Pressures Temporary face support
On Face During Extraction As Face Design of pillars
Is Drilled And/Or Cut And/Or
Charged Design of extraction sequence
Supervision
Personnel Jammed Against Rib, Operating procedure
Between Machines, Or Run Over Operator competence
By Machines During Rapid Location of personnel
Retreats Ahead Of Goaf Falls
Adequate lighting
Design of extraction sequence
Supervision
Personnel Struck By Roof Spall In Operating procedure
Roads In Abutment Zones During Adequate roof support
Extraction Monitoring/inspection of roof
Design of extraction sequence
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Protective structures on machines
Personnel Struck By Falling Goaf Prohibition of personnel in
Material unsupported goaf areas
Operator competence
Supervision
Personnel Caught In Sudden Roof Operating procedure
Fall While Extracting Lift 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
Personnel Caught By Sudden Roof Operating procedure
Fall When Remnant Pillar Fails Design of extraction sequence
During Extraction Design of pillars
Personnel Caught In General Operating procedure
Collapse Of Workings Due To Design of extraction sequence
Sudden Progressive Pillar Failure Design of pillars, barriers
(Creep) Triggered By Extraction
Design of panels
Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Due Operating procedure
To Inability To Retreat As Path Is
Blocked By Other Equipment
Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Due
To Inability To Retreat As Path Is Design of extraction sequence
Blocked By Other Equipment
Personnel Caught In Roof Fall
Which Runs Beyond Lift
Personnel Caught By Roof Fall
Caused By Inability Of Roof
Support To Control Abutment
Stresses
Personnel Caught By Roof Fall
Caused By Separation Of
Lenticular Partings (Feather Edges) Design of roof support system
In Roof From Goaf Edge
Personnel Struck By Material In
And From Goaf During Recovery
Of Buried Equipment
Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up Adequate ventilation
At Face/Goaf Edge Where An
Ignition Source Occurs (Such As
Arcs, Incendive Sparks)
Gas Enters Goaf In Large
Quantities From Adjacent Seams
Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections
The Face Area And Ignites From A
Source
Operator competence
Supervision
Operating procedure
Design of extraction sequence
Provision of adequate roof support
Provision of breaker lines
Adherence to sequence
Adherence to procedure
Operator competence
Supervision
Operating procedure
Design of roof support
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Inspection/monitoring of roof in
abutment zone
Design of extraction sequence
Operating procedure
Knowledge of strata conditions
Design of extraction sequence
Inspection/monitoring of roof
Operating procedure
Adequate roof support
Operator competence
Supervision
Inspection/monitoring of goaf
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Design of ventilation system
Design of extraction system
Gas drainage techniques
Knowledge of goaf behaviour
Knowledge of adjacent seam gas
characteristics
Equipment protection
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
Goaf Development Extends To Tap Operating procedure
Accumulation Of Fluid Material Design of extraction panels
Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent
Workings (Accumulations Can Be
In Strata, Old Workings Or On
Surface)
Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring/inspections
Design of extraction system
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
Knowledge of locations of
accumulation of fluid materials
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Goaf Development Extends To Tap
Accumulation Of Fluid Material
Which Floods Goaf And Adjacent
Workings (Accumulations Can Be
In Strata, Old Workings Or On
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
Adequate pumps
Knowledge of surface features
Extraction Of Coal Causes Damage Knowledge of strata behaviour
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 Operating procedure

Due To Damage By Scraper Hoe Operator competence
Of Supports Installation design
Personnel Entangled And Crushed Operating procedure
Between Scraper Hoe And/Or Operator competence
Ropes, Rib Or Face 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 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
Cantilever Tips Design of roof supports
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 Operating procedure

Rilling In Between Roof Supports Design of roof supports
Personnel Jammed Against Operating procedure
Supports By Other Mobile Operator competence
Equipment Design of roof supports
Personnel vigilance
Personnel Jammed Between Roof Operating procedure
Supports As They Are Re- Design of supports
Positioned Operator competence
Personnel vigilance
Personnel Caught In Major Roof Design of roof supports
Fall Due To Failure Of Shortwall
Roof Supports
Personnel Struck By Blown Hoses Design of roof supports
And Associated Fluids On Shortwall
And Associated Fluids On Shortwall Design of hosing
Roof Supports
Personnel Run Over By Shuttle Car Operating procedure
Along Face Line
Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up Adequate ventilation
At Face/Goaf Edge Where An
Ignition Source Occurs (Such As
Arcs, Incendive Sparks)
Gas Enters Goaf In Large
Quantities From Adjacent Seams
Affected By The Goaf And Floods Gas monitoring/inspections
The Face Area And Ignites From A
Source
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
Operator competence
Adequate lighting on face and shuttle
car
Warning device on shuttle car
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Design of ventilation system
Design of extraction system
Gas drainage techniques
Knowledge of goaf behaviour
Knowledge of adjacent seam gas
characteristic
Equipment protection
Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring/inspections
Design of extraction system
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
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
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
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
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
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 STORAGE OF COAL HAZARDS
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Strata Bunker Systems Surge Cars

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Strata Bunker Systems Asphyxiation Heavy Noxious Gases Evolved

From Coal Causes Irrespirable
Atmosphere In Feeder Area

Strata Bunker Systems Asphyxiation Personnel Engaged In Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Maintenance Are Overcome By
Irrespirable Or Noxious Gases
In Bunker
Bottom Of Bunker Collapses
Engulfing Personnel

Strata Bunker Systems Crushing, Contusion And Maintenance Personnel Fall Into
Fracture Injuries To Personnel Bunker

Strata Bunker Systems Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Become Engulfed In

Fracture Injuries To Personnel Coal Flow Due To Sudden
Release After Hang Up

Strata Bunker Systems Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Become Entangled In

Fracture Injuries To Personnel Bunker Bottom Feeder System

Strata Bunker Systems Disruption Of Ventilation System Emptying Of Bunker Allows

Extensive Short Circuiting Of Air
Which Disrupts Main Ventilation
Flow

Strata Bunker Systems 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 Gas Electrical Fault On Equipment At

Top Of Bunker Causes
Arcs/Sparks Which Ignites Gas
Evolved In Bunker

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
Strata Bunker Systems Fire In Bunker
Strata Bunker Systems Hearing Damage
Strata Bunker Systems Lung Damage
Strata Bunker Systems Lung Damage
Surge Cars Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Surge Cars Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Surge Cars Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Surge Cars Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Mechanical Fault On Feeder
Causes Friction Which Ignites
Coal At Bottom Of Bunker
Sparks From Hot Work In Or
Adjacent To Bunker Ignite Coal
Operation Of Feeders Causes
Excessive Noise Levels And
Doses
Excessive Dust Billows From
Top Of Bunker
Operation Of Feeder Causes
Excessively Dusty Conditions
Personnel Jammed Between
Surge Car And Shuttle Cars
Personnel Jammed Between
Surge Car And Rib As They
Pass
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 Personnel Unable To Properly
Fracture Injuries To Personnel Handle Material Past Car
Resulting In Injury

Surge Cars Lung Damage Dust From Operation Of Surge

Car Contaminates Intake To
Face Personnel
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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
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 HAZARD
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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 Hazard Mechanism

Charging and Firing Shots 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 Damage To Drift Supports On
On Hazards To Personnel Lining Through Flyrock And/Or
Vibration

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causes Follow Damage To Portal Lining And
On Hazards To Personnel Surface Equipment Through
Flyrock And/Or Overpressure
Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causes Follow Damage To Portal Lining And
On Hazards To Personnel Surface Equipment Through
Flyrock And/Or Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causes Follow Damage To Sinking Equipment
On Hazards To Personnel Through Flyrock And/Or
Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots Eye Injuries From Propelled Blowing Out Shotholes With
Stone And Grit Blowpipe Prior To Charging
Charging and Firing Shots Flyrock Flyrock From Blast Strikes
Personnel

Charging and Firing Shots High Noise Levels Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out
Holes Prior To Charging
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Blow Out Of Unexploded
Charges

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Cut Offs

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Detonator Lead Wires Broken

During Charging

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Faulty Initiator

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Fly Rock Damage To Firing

Line

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel

Type Leads
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken
During Charging
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Short Circuiting On Floor

Charging and Firing Shots Overpressure Wave Causing Overpressure Wave From Blast
Personnel Injuries

Drilling Out Asphyxiation Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

In Drift Or Face

Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And/Or Blowout Of Hydraulic Lines Or
Spray Hoses

Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And/Or Grit And Or Water Thrown Up
Spray By Drills Or Hoses

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Skin Disorders

Environment

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Slipping And Tripping

Environment

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Strains And Sprains

Environment

Drilling Out High Airborne Dust Levels Contamination Of Intake Air

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 To Metal 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 Loose Whipping Hose Injuries Air Or Water Turned On To

To Personnel Open Ended Hose
Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Injuries Inadvertently
Blown Out Hoses
To Personnel

Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Injuries Over Pressure

To Personnel

Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Injuries Parted Couplings

To Personnel

Drilling Out Lubrication Fumes Emission Of Lubricant Or

Oxidation Products From Drill
Exhausts
 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 Hose Whip

Hoses Or Drills

Drilling Out Operator Entanglement With Loose Clothing Entangled In

Hoses Or Drills Drill

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Accidents While Unloading,

Materials And/Or Equipment Positioning And Assembling
Causing Crushing And Drilling Equipment In Face Area
Contusion
Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Face During Drilling
Materials And/Or Equipment
Causing Crushing And
Contusion

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Roof During Drilling

Materials And/Or Equipment
Causing Crushing And
Contusion

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Sides During Drilling

Materials And/Or Equipment
Causing Crushing And
Contusion
Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Sides During Drilling
Materials And/Or Equipment
Causing Crushing And
Contusion

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Malfunction Of Drilling Jumbo

Materials And/Or Equipment Booms
Causing Crushing And
Contusion
Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Runaway Equipment In Drift
Materials And/Or Equipment Reaching Face Area
Causing Crushing And
Contusion

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

Electrical Equipment use Electrocution Indirect Contact

Electrical Equipment use Fire Ignition Of Flammable Material

Due To Electrical Equipment
Malfunction (E.g.. Arc Ignites
Timber Buntons)

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 Contact With Noxious

Personnel Chemicals Such As Protective
Coatings Applied To
Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Are Dropped

And Fracture Injuries To During Installation
Furnishing of Drift Personnel
Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Are Dropped
And Fracture Injuries To During Installation Due To
Personnel 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

Furnishing of Drift Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Collapse After

And Fracture Injuries To Collision By Mobile Or Tracked
Personnel Equipment
Furnishing of Drift Crushing, Contusion, Jamming Furnishings Collapse After
And Fracture Injuries To Collision By Mobile Or Tracked
Personnel Equipment

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 Sparks Falling From

Surface

Furnishing of Drift Gas Ignition Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In

Accumulation Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift Gas Ignition Metal To Metal Sparking In

Accumulation Of Gas
Furnishing of Drift Gas Ignition Naked Flame Ignition In
Accumulation Of Gas

Furnishing of Drift Gas Ignition Static Discharge In

Accumulation Of Gas
Furnishing of Drift High Dust Levels Causing Dust From Drilling And Grinding
Lung Damage And Eye Injuries Operations As Furnishings Are
Fixed To Shaft Wells

Furnishing of Drift Noxious Fumes Causing Fumes From Paints, Sealers

Personnel Injury And Protective Coatings
Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing of Drift Noxious Fumes Causing Internal Combustion Fumes

Personnel Injury 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 Ventilation

Fracture Injuries To Personnel Ductwork On To Personnel

General Drift Equipping Strain And Sprain Injuries Improper Manual Handling Of
Material And Equipment
Lining and Support Asphyxiation 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 Concrete Lining Collapses After
Fracture Injuries Stripping Because Of
Groundwater Flushing Through
Pour, Weakening It

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Falls Of Roof Before Or During
Fracture Injuries Support Operations
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Falls Of Roof Before Or During
Fracture Injuries Support Operations

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Falls Of Sides Before Or

Fracture Injuries During Support

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Formwork Bursts And Dumps
Fracture Injuries Concrete As Concrete Liner Is
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Emplaced
Liner Set Elements Are
Fracture Injuries Dropped On Personnel During
Handling/ Installation
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Lining Sets Collapse As They
Fracture Injuries Are Being Installed

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Personnel Are Jammed By

Fracture Injuries Movement Of Shield Or
Excavator During Lining/
Support Placement

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Personnel Are Struck Or

Fracture Injuries 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

Lining and Support Fire In Timber Supports Ignition By Naked Flame

Lining and Support Fire In Timber Supports Ignition By Naked Flame

Lining and Support Gas Ignition Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In

Accumulation Of Gas

Lining and Support Gas Ignition Metal To Metal Sparking In

Accumulation Of Gas
Lining and Support Gas Ignition Naked Flame Ignition 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 Pumping Lines Burst
Concrete Strikes Personnel

Lining and Support High Velocity Spray Of Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound

Concrete Strikes Personnel

Lining and Support Immersion Of Personnel Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen

Caused By Flooding Of Drift Formation Through Inadequate
Thickness/Formation

Lining and Support Immersion Of Personnel Failure Of Lining Under

Caused By Flooding Of Drift Hydrostatic Pressure

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
 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 Brake Failure Causing

Malfunction Causing Injury To Jamming Of Personnel By
Personnel Excavating Machine/ Loader

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Broken Scraper Rope With

Malfunction Causing Injury To Subsequent Rope Whip
Personnel

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Entanglement In Ropes Or

Malfunction Causing Injury To
Personnel
Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or
Malfunction Causing Injury To
Personnel
Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or
Malfunction Causing Injury To
Personnel
Plough
Failure Of Scraper Anchorage
Allowing Scraper Winch Unit
To Move
Failure Of Scraper Sheave
Anchor With Subsequent Rope
Whip

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Inadvertent Starting Of

Malfunction Causing Injury To Equipment
Personnel

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Incorrect Operation Of

Malfunction Causing Injury To Excavating Machine
Personnel

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Poor Visibility For Excavator

Malfunction Causing Injury To Operator
Personnel

Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Slew Jamming Of Personnel

Malfunction Causing Injury To By Excavating Machine/Loader
Personnel
Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Slew Jamming Of Personnel
Malfunction Causing Injury To By Excavating Machine/Loader
Personnel
Muck Excavation Fall Of Face After Or During Blast Damage To Face
Excavation Causing Crushing
And Contusion To Face
Personnel

Muck Excavation Fall Of Face After Or During Excessively Weak Strata

Excavation Causing Crushing
And Contusion To Face
Personnel

Muck Excavation Fall Of Face After Or During Face Weakened Or Overhung

Excavation Causing Crushing During Excavator Cutting
And Contusion To Face Sequence
Personnel

Muck Excavation Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Excessively Weak Ground

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

Muck Excavation Falls Of Roof And/Or Sides At Roof/Wall Failure Near Face
Face During Mucking Out Due To Blast Damage
Causing Crushing Or
Contusion To Muck Pile
Excavator Operators

Muck Excavation Gas Ignition Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In

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 Skin Disorders

Environment

Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Slipping And Tripping

Environment

Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Strains And Sprains

Environment

Muck Excavation Grit And Spray Causing Eye Contaminated Intake Air
Injury

Muck Excavation Grit And Spray Causing Eye Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up
Injury 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 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

Muck Excavation Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Uncontrolled Runback Of Muck

Causing Crushing Or On Conveyors Striking Face
Contusion To Muck Pile/ Area Personnel
Excavator Operators

Muck Excavation Unexpected Contact With Excavating Into Unshot Or

Explosives Misfired Explosives

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Collision Caused Internal

Portal Lining Damage To Portal Lining

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Explosion Damage from

Portal Lining Blasting
Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Ground Collapses On To Lining
Portal Lining

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Heavy Equipment Traffic Over

Portal Lining Backfilled Portal

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of High Water Pressure Outside

Portal Lining Lining

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Improper Back Filling Around

Portal Lining Portal Lining

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Improperly Executed Lining

Portal Lining Construction
Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Improperly Executed Lining
Portal Lining Construction

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Internal Fire/Heat Damage

Portal Lining

Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Blast Damage

Strata During Excavation
Portal Construction Failure And/Or Collapse Of Unexpectedly Weak Ground
Strata During Excavation

Portal Construction Immersion Of Personnel Failure Of Drainage System

Through Flooding From
Surface Runoff

Portal Construction Immersion Of Personnel Failure Of Pumps

Through Flooding From
Surface Runoff
Portal Construction Immersion Of Personnel Incorrect Topographical
Through Flooding From Location
Surface Runoff

Portal Construction Surface Equipment Failure And Fires And Explosions Arising
Problems From Fires

Portal Construction Surface Equipment Failure And Formwork Failure

Problems

Portal Construction Surface Equipment Failure And Mobile Equipment Mishaps

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

Portal Construction Surface Equipment Failure And Structural Failure

Problems

Pressure Grouting Environmental Pollution Grout Chemicals Find Way Into

Causing Poisoning Groundwater And Drainage
Regimes

Pressure Grouting Injuries From Grouting Spray Or Spillage Of

Chemicals Hazardous Chemicals

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

Blowouts Leading To Standpipes And
Hoses Jet Lashing Out Of The
Grout Hole
Pressure Grouting Injuries From High Pressure System Blockages
Blowouts
Pressure Grouting 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 Crushed By Landing
Impact Injuries To Personnel Kibble Or Moving Kibble At
Surface Level

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Injured By Mobile

Impact Injuries To Personnel Equipment Used In Muck
Disposal Operations

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And
Impact Injuries To Personnel Other Muck Disposal Mobile
Equipment On Dumps
Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And
Impact Injuries To Personnel Other Muck Disposal Mobile
Equipment On Dumps

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Spilled Muck Showers Into
Impact Injuries To Personnel Shaft

Surface Muck Disposal Unexpected Explosion Detonation Of Unexploded

Charges Loaded Out In Muck
As It Is Tipped, Dumped Or
Levelled

Surface/Portal Operations Crushing, Contusion, Fracture Mishaps In Handling Of

And Jamming Injuries To Material On Surface
Personnel

Surface/Portal Operations Crushing, Contusion, Fracture Personnel Jammed Or Run

And Jamming Injuries To Down By Trolleys/ Vehicles
Personnel During Shunting Operations

Surface/Portal Operations Crushing, Contusion, Fracture Trolley Or Vehicle Runs Away

And Jamming Injuries To And Into Drift
Personnel

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
Surface/Portal Operations Unexpected Explosion Rough Handling Of Explosives
During Loading For Transport
In Drift
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Hierarchy of Controls

Control References
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
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
and excavation significant incident 51
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
Hydrological assessment of significant incident 16
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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Auxiliary Fans Battery Operated Vehicles Bolters

Continuous Conveyors/FCT Continuous Miners and Roadheaders

Drills

Free Steered Conveying VehiclesGas

(e.g..
Drainage-Earthing
Shuttle Cars, RamRequirements
Cars,General
LHD, Scoops)
- High, Medium and Low Voltage

Lighting Requirements Lightning Protection Longwall/Shortwall Equipment

Mobile Cutters Mobile Loaders Motor Regeneration

Radio Communication EquipmentScrapers SWER Lines Underground Interaction

Ventilation

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Auxiliary Fans Gas Ignition High Levels Of Gas Plus

Ignition Source
Battery Operated Vehicles Electric Shock Similar To Mains System

Battery Operated Vehicles Electrocution Similar To Mains System

Battery Operated Vehicles Gas Electric Spark Etc.

Battery Operated Vehicles General Mobile Vehicle General Mechanical

Hazards, Brakes Etc. Mechanisms
Battery Operated Vehicles Hydrogen Gas Explosion Release Of Hydrogen From
Lead Acid Batteries Plus
Ignition Source

Bolters Explosion Of Dust During Major Arc On Bolting Unit In

Bolting Presence Of Combustible Dust

Bolters Explosion Of Gas During Damage To Cable Supplying

Bolting Bolting Unit In Presence Of
Gas

Bolters Explosion Of Gas During Fault On Cable Supplying

Bolting Bolting Unit In Presence Of
Gas

Bolters Explosion Of Gas During Internal Arcing Or Sparking In

Bolting Bolter Ignites Gas
Accumulation

Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Arc Fault Or Sparks In Bolter

Activities Or Supply Cable Ignite Layer
Of Gas
Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Arc Fault Or Sparks In Bolter
Activities Or Supply Cable Ignite Layer
Of Gas

Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Overheating Of Unit Supply

Activities Cable

Cables & Equipment Electric Shock/ Electrocution Failure Of Test Equipment

Cables & Equipment Fire Cable Damage

Cables & Equipment Fire Equipment Overheating

Cables & Equipment Fire Equipment Overload

Cap lamps Ignition Of Gas Open Sparking From Caplamp

Caplamps Lack Of Illumination Causing Inadequate Level Of Light

Caplamps Injury,Of
Lack Operational
IlluminationErrors Etc.
Causing Output FromCapacity
Insufficient CaplampOf
Continuous Conveyors/FCT Injury, Operational Errors
Explosion Of Dust Along Unit Etc. Caplamp Battery
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 Major Arc Fault In Drill/Drill

Face 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 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 Electric Circuits From

Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Fire Exploders
Failure Of Monitoring Of
System

Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Ignition Of Gas Open Sparking From
Monitoring Equipment

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Explosion
Shuttle
ofCars,
coal dust
Ramon
Cars, LHD,
Explosion
Scoops)
of battery pack
wheeling road ignites dust

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

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

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Fire on
Shuttle
unit Cars, Ram Cars, LHD,
Arcing
Scoops)
of battery pack

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Fire on
Shuttle
unit Cars, Ram Cars, LHD,
Cable
Scoops)
fault or damage ignites
accumulation of coal dust / oil

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Ignition
Shuttle
of gas
Cars,
in wheeling
Ram Cars, LHD,
Arcing
Scoops)
inside enclosures in
roads or shunts presence of gas

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Ignition
Shuttle
of gas
Cars,
in wheeling
Ram Cars, LHD,
Shuttle
Scoops)
Car cable damage in
roads or shunts gas accumulation

Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g..

Ignition
Shuttle
of gas
Cars,
in wheeling
Ram Cars, LHD,
Shuttle
Scoops)
Car cable fault in gas
roads or shunts accumulation
 roads or shunts accumulation

Gas Drainage-Earthing Requirements

Ignition Of Gas Different Electrical Potentials

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Electrical Explosion Environment Factors A)
Humidity/Moisture B) Lightning
C) Heat D) Dust

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Electrical Explosion Equipment Damage
Control/Location/ Protection

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Electrical Explosion Unrestricted Earth Faults

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Ignition of Gas Cable Damage

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Ignition of Gas Electric Arc

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Ignition of Gas Electric Spark (Normal
Operation)
General - High, Medium and Low Voltage
Ignition of Gas Electric Spark (Induction)

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Ignition Of Gas Lasers
General - High, Medium and Low Voltage
Ignition Of Gas Static Electricity

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Impact Falling Physical Impact As A Result Of
Electric Shock
General - High, Medium and Low Voltage
Impact Falling Physical Impact As A Result Of
Electric Shock

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Physical Injury Burns

General - High, Medium and Low Voltage

Physical Injury Equipment Failure
General - High, Medium and Low Voltage
Physical Injury Operator Error

General Communications General Hazards Failure Of Communication

System

High Voltage (>) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge

High Voltage (>) Electrical Explosion Arc Faults High Energy

Discharge
High Voltage (>) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy
Discharge

High Voltage (>) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy

Discharge (Fault Levels)

High Voltage (>) Electrocution Direct Contact

High Voltage (>) Electrocution Indirect Contact

High Voltage (>) Physical Injury Inadequate Testing

Lighting Requirements Physical Injury Lighting Levels Inadequate

Lighting Requirements Physical Injury Location Incorrect

Lightning Protection Electrocution Indirect Contact

Lightning Protection 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 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 Fire On Longwall Equipment Overheating Of Power Cable

Loops On Pantechnicon

Low Voltage (<) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge

Low Voltage (<) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy

Discharge (Fault Levels)
Low Voltage (<) Electrocution Direct Contact

Low Voltage (<) Electrocution Indirect Contact

Low Voltage (<) Explosion Arc Faults

Low Voltage (<) Explosion Induction

Medium Voltage (>, <) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge

Medium Voltage (>, <) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy

Discharge (Fault Levels)

Medium Voltage (>, <) Electrocution Direct Contact

Medium Voltage (>, <) Electrocution Indirect Contact

Medium Voltage (>, <) Explosion Arc Faults

Medium Voltage (>, <) Explosion Induction

Mobile Cutters Explosion Of Coal Dust At Major Arc In Cutter Or Cutter

Face Cable In Presence Of
Combustible Dust

Mobile Cutters Explosion Of Gas At Face Cutter Cable Damage In Gas

Accumulation
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

Mobile Cutters Fire At Face Overheating Of Cutter Cable

Mobile Loaders Explosion Of Coal Dust At Major Arc In Loader Or Loader

Face 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 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 Overheating Of Loader Cable

Motor Regeneration Electrocution/ Electric Shock Direct Contact With Terminals

Motor Regeneration Gas Ignition Of "Driven
Spark Motor"/Regeneration
Caused By "Driven
Motor"/ Regeneration Or Stored
Energy Devices

PLC Control Systems Dust Ignition Control Failure

PLC Control Systems Gas Ignition Control Failure

PLC Control Systems Physical Injury Control Failure

Power Reticulation Underground Fire Electrical Equipment Failure

Radio Communication Equipment Burns To Human Body Microwaves

Radio Communication Equipment Ignition Of Gas Corona Effect
Radio Communication Equipment Ignition Of Gas Overheating Of Antenna
Scrapers Fires And Explosions Electrical Fault On Scraper
Drive

Scrapers Fires And Explosions Fault On Cable Supplying

Scraper Drive

SWER Lines Underground Interaction

Electrocution/ Electric Shock Touch Potential

SWER Lines Underground Interaction

Prevention Of Detonation Of Potential Difference In Strata -
Explosives Initiating Shots
Test Equipment Detonation Of Explosives Rf Output

Test Equipment Detonation Of Explosives Stray Current

Test Equipment Ignition Of Gas Electrical Sparking

Test Equipment Ignition Of Gas Use Of Uncertified Equipment

E.g.. Video Cameras And
Test Equipment Interference With Electric Miscellaneous
Rf Output Test Equipment.
Controls

Transformers Insulation Fire Insulating Medium Ignition

(Liquid)

Transformers Insulation Smoke Insulating Medium Ignition

(Liquid)
Transformers Insulation Smoke Insulating Medium Ignition
(Liquid)

Ventilation Gas Ignition By Electrical Ventilation Failure

Source
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Cables & Equipment
Electrical Exploders
General Communications
Low Voltage (<)
PLC Control Systems
Test Equipment
Control
Monitoring
Power disconnection
In accordance with normal
electrical controls
In accordance with normal
electrical controls
In accordance with normal
electrical controls
In accordance with normal
electrical controls for mobile
vehicles
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Caplamps
Environmental Monitoring Equipment
High Voltage (>)
Medium Voltage (>, <)
Power Reticulation Underground
Transformers Insulation
References
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
explosion control
Similar controls as per gas
(methane)
Ventilation of area where
vehicle is used
Ventilation plugs on cell
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust levels
Dust auditing for combustibles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
AS 1915-1992 Electrical
equipment for explosive
atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles

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
Isolation procedures safety alert 74
Routine testing
Technical audits
Testing procedures for
energised equipment safety alert 61
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 safety bulletin 43
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 safety alert 92
Codes of practice
Competence
Danger tag
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
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 significant incident 61
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?

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 AS 60529 Degrees of

(I.P rating) protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
Interlocking
Isolation procedures
Location (physical protection)

maintenance personnel Safety Alert 308

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)
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 AS 60529 Degrees of

(I.P rating) protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
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
(trailing cables only) safety alert 43
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
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 / combustible dust Flammable

accumulating
gasataccumulating
the face at the face

Flammable gas accumulation

Hazard Mechanism
Flammable gas / combustible dust accumulating
Coal / combustible
at the face
dust present

Flammable gas accumulating at the face

Failure to adequately capture
methane
Flammable gas accumulating at the face
Flammable gas from pressurised gas
cylinders

Flammable gas accumulating at the face

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

Flammable gas accumulating at the face

Methane escape from drainage range
Flammable gas accumulating at the face
Methane from sealed area

Flammable gas accumulating at the face

Methane from seam or strata
Flammable gas accumulating at the face
Migration of gas from goaf

Flammable gas accumulating at the face

Roof cavity and floor depression
effects
Flammable gas accumulating at the face
Vaporised oils and fuels coming into
contact with hot metal

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingAir

in goaf
introduced via subsidence or
boreholes or cracks

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingDamaged

in goaf or ineffective stoppings &
seals
Flammable gas mixture accumulatingDistillation
in goaf gas from heating of coal
(spontaneous combustion)

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingFailure

in goafto seal

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingIntroduction

in goaf of oxygen caused by air
flow patterns

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingMethane

in goaf post-drainage causing O2
ingress
Flammable gas mixture accumulatingMethane
in goaf post-drainage causing O2
ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingMigration

in goaf of atmosphere through
stoppings & seals

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingPillar

in goaffailure allowing oxygen ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingPressure

in goaf differential causing oxygen
ingress
Flammable gas mixture accumulatingPressure
in goaf differential causing oxygen
ingress

Flammable gas mixture accumulatingSeam

in goafgas evolution, including
adjacent seams

Flammable gas mixture and coal dustFlammable

suspensionatmosphere
accumulating
of at
methane-
face
coal dust-air
Flammable gas accumulation Confined space gas generated
MIXTURE SOURCE HAZARDS
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Flammable gas mixture accumulating in goaf

Flammable gas mixture and coal dust suspension accumulatin

Go to
Hierarchy of Controls

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

System monitoring

Limitation of use Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Procedures
Restrictions on cylinder size
Use of acetylene in face areas-protection of
equipment (evaluation of oxyacetylene)
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

Battery design Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

No charging at the face
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
 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
Operating procedures 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
Institutes 1991
Equipment monitoring Mine Safety and Health Congress
1987 New
Improved standards Technology in Mine Health and Safety 1992
Proceedings of the
Mine design
23rd International Conference 1989
Mining method Safety in Mines Research:
Proceedings of the 21st International
Operational procedures Conference of
Requirement for regular total ventilation Safety in Mines Institutes 1985
survey Safety in Mines Research:
Proceedings of the 22nd International
Requirement full ventilation simulation Conference of
before commencement Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Safety management plans - gas/ventilation Prediction of Gas Emission
management from Longwall Face 1981
Standards for ventilation

Ventilation design

Alternative materials safety alert 96

Automatic shutdown systems Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Improved standards
Methane drainage safety plan, including
risk assessment
Operating procedures dealing with
methane drainage installation
Optimum location-return airway, low traffic
Protective coatings
Quality control-materials, design,
installation; design to withstand different
types of impacts
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

Safe working procedures
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 safety alert 95

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 1992
Positive pressures
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
Methane drainage management plans Proceedings of the
23rd International Conference 1989
Safety in Mines Research:
Prohibition of certain mining methods in Proceedings of the 21st International
particular conditions Conference of
Safety in Mines Institutes 1985
Safety in Mines Research:
Requirements for methane drainage under
Proceedings of the 22nd International
specified circumstances (pre-mining and
Conference of
during mining)
Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas Emission
Sequence of mining
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
Auxiliary ventilation devices
Design, evaluation and review of ventilation
systems
Enhanced geotechnical prediction
Geotechnical mapping
Improved ventilation modelling techniques Safety in Mines Institutes 1985
Injection grouting
Pre-mining geological evaluation
Standard operating procedures
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
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
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 Research:
Proceedings of the 22nd International
Conference of
Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas Emission
from Longwall Face 1981
Design guidelines
Fire suppression Safety management plans
Fire suppression systems
Maintenance
Procedures-refuelling, storage
Prohibition of some solvents
Promote use of non-flammable oils
Provision of fire fighting equipment
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
Require total sealing of some boreholes
Requirement to seal boreholes
Safety Management Plans
Select non-caving methods
Audits
Automatic monitoring of seals
Development and introduction of approved
standards for sealing operations
Fewer seals
Improved design
Induced inertisation
Inspection
Repairs
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
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
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

Requirement for risk assessment as part of
design
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

Standard working procedures

Flooding and natural inertisation Recent Developments in Underground Coal
Mining in the
Good ventilation design Bowen Basin 1993
25th International Conference of Safety in
Induced atmosphere inertisation and Mines Research
flooding Institutes 1993
Monitoring Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety
Conference 1996
Spontaneous Combustion Management Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames
Plan Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas
Audit of system/risk assessments/design Sampling Technique
Recent Developments in in Underground Coal
basis Mining in the Detecting Spontaneous
Combustion in Collieries
Bowen Basin 1993
Competence of personnel Gas in Australian Coals : a of
Symposium
25th International Conference Safety in
on Seam Gas
Mines Research
Independent assessment Institutes 1993
Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety
Conference 1996
Inspection and checking
Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames
Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas
Management practices-safe operating Sampling Technique in
procedures Detecting Spontaneous
Combustion in Collieries
Review of sealing requirements
Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium
on Seam Gas
Single heading development methods -
elimination of cut-throughs in gate-roads
Face support design, configuration and Recent Developments in Underground Coal
movement 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 Development of a Goaf Pipe Gas
Sampling Technique in
Real time ventilation monitoring and control Detecting Spontaneous
Combustion in Collieries
Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium
Ventilation design on Seam Gas

Automatic monitoring and subsequent Recent Developments in Underground Coal

actions if problem is detected 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

Gas Management Plan and Methane
Drainage Plan (Safety Management Plans)
Inspections and Audits
Redundancy in detection systems-
especially separate control and
alarm/shutdown systems
Audits
Automatic monitoring of seals
Development systems for fewer seals
Fewer seals
Inspection
Requirement for risk assessment as part of
design
Evaluation, planning and design
Increase support (pillar size)
Injection grouting
Inspections
Approved standards for seals
Balancing ventilation across the goaf
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
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 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
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

Monitoring of seals
Monitoring of ventilation
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
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
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
 Conference of
Safety in Mines Institutes 1985
Safety in Mines Research:
Proceedings of the 22nd International
Conference of
Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Safety management plans Prediction of Gas Emission from
Longwall Face 1981
Trickle dusting

Ventilation

Ventilation, maintenance, regular inspection Safety Alert 280

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Blast injuries to personnel in adjacent

Destabilisation
working places
of roof, sides supports and/or structures

Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring Ignition Of Gas At Face

Personnel contact with accumulation

Personnel
of noxious
contact
shotfiring
with fumes
circulating noxious shotfiring fumes

Unexpected detonation Unexpected Explosion

Hazard Mechanism
Blast injuries to personnel in adjacent working
Blast effects
places

Destabilisation of roof, sides supports and/or

Blast effects
structures

Fire At Face Misuse Of Or Mishap With Explosives

Formation of excessive noxious fumesADVERSE GROUND CONDITIONS IN

WHICH EXPLOSIVES ARE PLACED

Formation of excessive noxious fumesDETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVE DUE

TO STORAGE CONDITIONS
Formation of excessive noxious fumesDETERIORATION OF EXPLOSIVE DUE
TO STORAGE CONDITIONS

Formation of excessive noxious fumesINADEQUATE EXPLOSIVE REACTION

Formation of excessive noxious fumesINADEQUATE MANUFACTURING

QUALITY CONTROL

Ignition of coal dust by shotfiring 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 Misuse Of Or Mishap With Explosives

Ignition of gas by shotfiring BLOWN OUT 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 ofINADEQUATE

noxious shotfiring
VENTILATION
fumes OF BLAST
AREA
Personnel contact with circulating noxious
FUMES
shotfiring
TRANSPORTED
fumes TO OTHER
WORKING PLACES BY VENTILATION
CURRENT

Personnel injuries from blast overpressure

BLAST OVERPRESSURE

Personnel injuries from fragments and FLYING

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

Unexpected detonation INDUCTIVE INITIATION

Unexpected detonation LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL DURING

MANUFACTURE

Unexpected detonation MISHAP DURING TEMPORARY

UNDERGROUND STORAGE

Unexpected detonation PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE

Unexpected detonation 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
 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

Ignition of gas by shotfiring Initiation of fire by shotfiring

Personnel injuries from blast overpressure

Personnel injuries from fragments and flyrock

Control References
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
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Support/structure design
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TRANSPORT

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TRANSPORT

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TRANSPORT
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Strangulation Of Operator By Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill
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UNEXPECTED DETONATION CHEMICAL REACTION OF
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RISE GROUND

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OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF LOADING MATERIAL
RISE CONTAINING MISFIRED
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RISE

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UNEXPECTED DETONATION INCORRECT PRIMER
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RISE

Rising/Stripping Face operations

UNEXPECTED DETONATION
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RISE
Rising/Stripping Face operations
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OF EXPLOSIVES AT FACE OF
RISE
INCORRECT SELECTION OF
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UNUSUAL GROUND
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INDUCTIVE INITIATION
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UNEXPECTED DETONATION LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL
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RISE
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RISE

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UNEXPECTED DETONATION PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE
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RISE

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RISE

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UNEXPECTED DETONATION STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD
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RISE

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UNEXPECTED DETONATION STRAY CURRENT INITIATION
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Storage, transport and use
Storage facilities maintenance AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Storage procedures AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
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 AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Loading procedure
Primer handling procedure
Access limitation
Container security AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Storage security AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Competence
Container used
Operating procedure
Separation of explosive type AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
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
Operating procedure
Provision of fire fighting
equipment
Adherence to dust standards
Auditing of dust
Breathing protection if
necessary
Suppression of dust from other Safety Bulletin 134
activities in intakes
Adequate ventilation
Breathing protection
Dust auditing
Dust suppression Safety Bulletin 134
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation
Adherence to dust standards
Breathing protection if
necessary
Dust auditing Safety Bulletin 134
Dust suppression on drills
Maintenance Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 134
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 AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Misfire reporting
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Access limitation
Competence
Operating procedure
Tools used AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Access limitation
Competence
Location of preparation
Operating procedure
Tools provided AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Blast design AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Competence
Selection of explosive types
Competence
Container used
Handling procedure
Loading procedure
Location of radio transmitters
R.F. output AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
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
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 AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Purchasing procedure
Receival procedure
Stock auditing
Stock rotation AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Competence
Disposal procedure AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Separation of explosive type AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Stock auditing
Storage facilities design AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Storage facilities maintenance AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Storage procedures AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
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 AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Loading procedure
Primer handling procedure
Access limitation
Container security AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Storage security AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Competence
Container used
Operating procedure
Separation of explosive type AS 2187 Explosives -
Storage, transport and use
Transport vehicle design
Design of chute system

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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Borehole access Chemical reaction

Frictional Human Factors

Hazard Mechanism
Borehole Access Burning embers or flames from surface
fires

Borehole Access Hot particles from welding cutting

around top of borehole

Borehole Access Sparking from fill material dropped down

boreholes

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 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 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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VANT 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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References
safety alert 46

Minesafe International 1990; Conference Papers

safety alert 59

safety alert 59

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

Safety Alert 280

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

safety alert 207

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

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

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 :
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

Charging and Ignition of Dusts : Institution of

Chemical Engineers Symposium
Series; 58 p. 1 10 1980

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

Significant incidents 78

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

Safety Alert 272

safety alert 180

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

safety alert 25

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

Safety Bulletin 119

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

Safety Bulletin 134

Safety Bulletin 134
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

Safety Bulletin 134

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

Safety Bulletin 134

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

Safety Bulletin 134

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maintenance of respiratory protective
equipment
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Maintenance
Rotational use of Breathing
Apparatus
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Apparatus/reserve supply
Competence
Equipment storage AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and
maintenance of respiratory protective
equipment
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
Excessive Carbon Dioxide In Breathing Apparatus Failure Apparatus service procedure
Breathing Circuit Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus
Auxiliary Breathing
Apparatus/reserve supply
Competence
Irrespirable atmosphere
competence
Irrespirable atmosphere
competence
Maintenance
Rotational use of Breathing
Apparatus
Stock control of absorbent
Systematic use of all Breathing
Apparatus
Team response
Ingress Of Ambient Breathing Apparatus Failure - Apparatus servicing procedure
Atmosphere Into Apparatus Defective Seal At Face/Mouth Auxiliary Breathing
Breathing Circuit Piece, Nose Clip - Defective Apparatus/reserve supply
Mechanical Connection -
Defective Component -
Damage During Use
Breathing Apparatus Failure Ingress Of Ambient
Atmosphere Into Apparatus
Breathing Circuit
Breathing Apparatus Failure Sudden Failure Of High
Pressure Component
Explosion Contaminated Atmosphere
Reaching The Free Air Base
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Breathing Apparatus Failure -
Defective Seal At Face/Mouth
Piece, Nose Clip - Defective
Mechanical Connection -
Defective Component -
Damage During Use
Breathing Apparatus Failure
Fall In Barometric/ Ventilation
Pressure
Explosive Mixture Of Gases
Ignition Source
Incorrect Reading Displayed By Atmosphere sample for cross
Gas Test Instrument
Production Of Water Gas
Recirculation Of Flammable
Gases Over Ignition Source
Uncontrolled Atmosphere
Produced By: - Fall In
Barometric/ Ventilation
Pressure - Massive Roof Fall -
Physical Property Of Gas
Competence
Equipment storage AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and
maintenance of respiratory protective
equipment
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
Availability of Breathing
Apparatus for all personnel
Communication
Location of Free Air Base
Monitoring
Withdrawal of personnel
Communication
Competence in gas monitoring
and interpretation
Continuous gas monitoring
Inertisation
Provision of hand-held gas test
instruments
Ventilation management
Withdrawal of personnel
Assess/eliminate external
sources where possible
Communication
Restricted use of aluminium
Restricted use of materials
Use of Ex. ia equipment
reference
Calibration/maintenance
Pre-use checks
Use of two instruments
Selection of fire fighting methods
Ventilation control
Ventilation management
- directly
- directly
- 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
Communication
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To
Personnel
Impaired Visibility Impaired Visibility
Impaired Visibility Impaired Visibility
Physical Injury Burns
Physical Injury Irrespirable Atmosphere
resulting in death
Physical Injury Heat Stress
Physical Injury Infection Illness
Physical Injury Infectious Disease
Transmission
Physical Injury Irrational Behaviour
Physical Injury Physical Debilitation
Physical Injury Physical Debilitation
Physical Injury Scalds
Psychological Trauma Irrational Behaviour
Psychological Trauma Physical Debilitation
Psychological Trauma Physical Debilitation
Uncontrolled Atmosphere
Produced By: - Fall In
Barometric/ Ventilation
Pressure - Massive Roof Fall -
Physical Property Of Gas
Face Piece/Eye Goggles
Smoke/Fine Dust In
Suspension/High Expansion
Foam
Impaired Visibility
High Effective Temperature
Incorrect Treatment Of Injuries
Wearing Breathing Apparatus
Stressors
Alcohol/Drugs
Physical Stress Compounded
By Wearing Breathing
Apparatus
Uncontrolled Fire-Fighting By
Products
Stressors
Alcohol/Drugs
Physical Stress Compounded
By Wearing Breathing
Apparatus
Gas monitoring
Operational planning
Reference to barometric records
Risk assessment
Ventilation control
Withdrawal of personnel
Equipment selection
Use of anti-mist agents
Vision screening
Adequate route indicators
Eye protection
Use of team link-line/life line
Ventilation
Forward probing
Infra-red imager
Assess underground Safety Alerts 304
environment
Safety and Health Management Guidance note - Reviewing the Effectiveness
Systems of Safety and Health Management Systems -
QGN09 (PDF, 116kB)
Hand held gas monitors and
extension probes
Assess underground
environment
Distribution of workload
Equipment selection
Operational planning
Personal heat tolerance
awareness
Personnel observation
(monitoring)
Pre-hydration
Suitable clothing
Trainer assessment
Ventilation
First aid competence
First aid supplies
Apparatus cleaning/disinfection
Medical assessment Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Procedure
Competence
Personnel observation
Post-incident de-briefing
Preconditioning
Psychological assessment
Team preparation checks
Team response
Fitness for duty test (alcohol)
Medical/health assessment Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Team preparation checks
Competence
Distribution of workload
Medical/fitness assessment Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Personnel observation
Intake approach
Selection of fire-fighting methods
Suitable clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment
Ventilation
Competence
Personnel observation
Post-incident de-briefing
Psychological assessment
Team preparation checks
Team response
Fitness for duty test (alcohol)
Medical/health assessment Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Team preparation checks
Competence
Distribution of workload
Medical/fitness assessment Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Personnel observation
Training emphasis
 MECHANICAL HAZARDS
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFEREN

Bolters Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Continuous Haulage / Face

Fans Drills Free Steered Vehicles

Installation / Maint Activities

Longwall Railed Vehicles including Monorail

Services / Pipes Shuttle Cars Towing of Loads

Underground Installation/Maint
Winding/Haulage

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil
Activities 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

Bolters Personnel Burns Personnel Contact With Hot

Surfaces On Bolter Or Drills

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure Inadequate Design

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Bursting Under Pressure 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

Caught By Moving Parts Exposed Moving Parts

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Contaminated Air Breathing Of Contaminated Air,
Oil Or Vapour

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Excessive Noise Personal Exposure

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Explosion Contaminated Air Supply
(Methane)
Compressors & Pressure Vessels
Fire Belt Slip

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire Compressed Air Recirculation
Through Faulty Valves

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire Contaminated Supply (Dust)

Compressors & Pressure Vessels

Fire 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 Crushed Against Face/Rib Failure M/C Component

Continuous Haulage/Face Crushed Against Face/Rib 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 Component Propelled By
Strain Energy (Belt, Chain)

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 Falling Material Rib Failure

Continuous Haulage/Face Falling Material Roof Fall

Continuous Haulage/Face Fire 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 Haulage/Face Struck By/ Caught Between Unplanned Movement Of
Machine

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Asphyxiation Poisoning Loader Exhaust Accumulates To
Dangerous Levels

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Contact With Moving Parts Falling Onto Moving Parts

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Contact With Moving Parts Unexpected Operation Of M/C

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Bystander Error
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Failure Of Component
Rib/Roof/Face
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Failure Of Machine Component
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Machine Slip
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Malfunction Of Remote Control
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Operator Error
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Crushed Against Runaway On Slope
Rib/Roof/Face

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Discharge Stored Energy Burnt By Hot Fluid
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Discharge Stored Energy Burnt By Hot Fluid

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Discharge Stored Energy Flying Tyre Lock Ring

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Discharge Stored Energy Hit By Component Propelled By
Strain Energy (Chain Etc)

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Discharge Stored Energy Hit By Pressurised Fluid

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Excessive Dust Exposure

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Excessive Noise Exposure

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Excessive Vibration Exposure

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Explosion Of Gas At Face Fuel Line Ruptures Spraying
Fuel On To Hot Engine Surface
Igniting And So Igniting Gas

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Explosion Of Gas At Face Loader Engine Backfires
Igniting Gas
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Explosion Of Gas At Face Loader Engine Backfires
Igniting Gas

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Explosion Of Gas At Face Loader Engine Exhaust Ignites
Gas Present

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Explosion Of Gas At Face Loader Engine Overheats
Igniting Gas

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Eye Injuries Continuous Miner hydraulic oil
blowout

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Eye Injuries Cutter Hydraulic Oil Blowout

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Eye Injuries Loader Hydraulic Oil Blowout

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Falling Material Falling From Machine

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Falling Material Falling From Vehicle

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Falling Material Rib Failure

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Falling Material Roof Fall

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Fire at face Accumulation of coal dust and /
or oil ignited by high Continuous
Miner temperature surfaces on

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Fire At Face
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Fire At Face
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Fire/Ignition
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Fire/Ignition
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Over Exertion
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Personnel Burns
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Personnel Burns
or oil ignited by high Continuous
Miner temperature surfaces on
Accumulations Of Coal Dust
And/Or Oil Ignited By High
Temperature Surfaces on
loader
Accumulations Of Coal Dust
And/Or Oil Ignited By High
Temperature Surfaces On
Cutter
Frictional Rubbing
High Surface Temperature
Exposure
Personal Contact With Hot
Hydraulic Oil From Burst Hoses
Or Elements Of System
Personnel contact with hot
surfaces on Continuous Miner
Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Personnel Burns Personnel contact with hot
surfaces on Continuous Miner

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Personnel Burns Personnel Contact With Hot
Surfaces On Cutter

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Personnel Burns Personnel Contact With Hot
Surfaces On Loader

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Contact With Roof Supports

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Drill Rigs Move Covers Falling

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Falling Onto Moving Part

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Head Drops

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Hit By Loose Objects

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Mechanical Failure (Machine
Falling)

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Suspension Failure

Continuous Miners//Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Tail Movement

Continuous Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Unexpected Operation Of M/C

Continuous Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Unplanned Movement of M/C
Continuous Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between Unplanned Movement of M/C

Continuous Miners/Cutters/Loaders/Roadheaders
Struck By/Caught Between 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

(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 Explosion Conveyor Fire In Return Airway

Conveyors Falling/Flying Material Overloading

Conveyors Falling/Flying Material 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 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 Excessive Dust Dust Generated At Transfer

Conveyors Runaway Belt Adverse Grades

Conveyors Runaway Belt Equipment Failure - Anti Run

Back - Brakes - Belting -
Joints

Conveyors Runaway Belt Failure Temporary Joint

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 Personnel Contact With Hot

Hydraulic Oil From Burst Jumbo
Or Drill Hoses Or Other
Elements Of Hydraulic System
Drills Personnel Burns Personnel Contact With Hot
Hydraulic Oil From Burst Jumbo
Or Drill Hoses Or Other
Elements Of Hydraulic System

Drills 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 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 Explosion of Internal

wheeling road Combustion Engine ignites dust
Free Steered Vehicles Explosion of coal dust on Explosion of Internal
wheeling road Combustion Engine ignites dust

Free Steered Vehicles Falling Object Machine Contact With Supports

Or Roadway

Free Steered Vehicles Fire Frictional Heating Of Brakes

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

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 High surface temperatures in

roads or shunts accumulation of gas

Free Steered Vehicles Ignition of gas in wheeling Operation of Internal

roads or shunts Combustion Engine
Free Steered Vehicles Ignition of gas in wheeling Operation of Internal
roads or shunts Combustion Engine

Free Steered Vehicles Ignition of gas in wheeling Overheated brakes in presence

roads or shunts 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 Uncontrolled Movement

Moving Vehicle

Free Steered Vehicles Transfer Of Machine Energy Vibration

Free Steered Vehicles Vehicle Contact With Uncontrolled Movement

Stationary Object
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 Incendive Spark From Electrical

In Atmosphere Cables In Hazardous Area

IC Engine Systems Explosion Of Flammable Gas Static Electricity In Hazardous

In Atmosphere Area

IC Engine Systems Explosion Of Flammable Gas Vehicle Running In Explosive

In Atmosphere 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 Fire Compressor Outlet Hose

Overheating
IC Engine Systems Fire Frictional Rubbing Of V Belt

IC Engine Systems Fire Fuel On Hot Surfaces

IC Engine Systems Fire Hot Exhaust Impacting

Flammable Material
IC Engine Systems Fire Overheated Engine Surface
IC Engine Systems Fire Uncontrolled Sparks From
Exhaust
IC Engine Systems 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 Inadvertent Contact

Parts In Lpg Or Cng Engines

IC Engine Systems Uncontrolled Heat Source 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 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 Transfer Of Kinetic Energy

Longwall Contact Moving Components 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 Excessive Dust Exposure

Longwall Excessive Noise Exposure

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

Longwall Eye Injuries Hydraulic Fluid Blowouts As

Face Is Being Installed Or
Longwall Fire 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 Hearing Damage Personnel Exposed To High

Noise Levels And Doses From
Equipment Used To
Install/Remove Longwall
Elements

Longwall Hearing Damage Personnel Exposed To High

Noise Levels And Doses From
Longwall Equipment Operation
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

Longwall Material Falling Or Projected Material From Sizer

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 Noise Personnel Exposure

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Operator Contact With Uncontrolled Movement Of

Machine Person
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Operator Contact With Uncontrolled Movement Of
Machine Person

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Uncontrolled Movement

Moving Machine

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Swinging Loads

Outside Environment
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Uncontrolled Movement Of
Outside Environment Person

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Transfer Of Machine Energy Vibration

Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Vehicle Contact With Other Uncontrolled Movement
Vehicle

Services/General Contact With Moving Parts Unprotected Rotating Elements

Services/General Muscular Damage Manual Handling

Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Burst Hydraulic Hoses

Pressure Energy
Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Burst Hydraulic Hoses
Pressure Energy

Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Burst Hydraulic Hoses

Pressure Energy
Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Incorrect Use Of Hydraulic
Pressure Energy Equipment

Services/Hoses Static Electricity From Hose Compressed Air Transmission

Services/Hoses Static Electricity From Hose Stone Dust Spraying

Services/Hoses Uncontrolled Release Of Burst Air/Hose

Energy

Services/Hoses Uncontrolled Release Of Unrestrained Hose

Energy
Services/Pipes Falling Pipes Failed Suspension System

Services/Pipes Release Of Stored Energy Burst Pipe/Joints

From Pipes

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 Bystander Error

Rib/Face/Roof

Shuttle Cars Crushed Against Failure Of Component

Rib/Face/Roof
Shuttle Cars Crushed Against Operator Error
Rib/Face/Roof
Shuttle Cars Crushed Against Operator Error
Rib/Face/Roof

Shuttle Cars Crushed Against Runaway On Slope

Rib/Face/Roof

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 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 Caught Between Incorrect Operation

Towing of Loads Caught Between Lack Of Awareness

Towing of Loads Caught Between Structural/Coupling Failure

Towing of Loads Rollover Incorrect Procedure

Towing of Loads Rollover Overloading

Towing of Loads Rollover Structured Failure

Towing of Loads Rollover Structured Failure

Towing of loads Runaway Brake Failure

Towing of loads Runaway Excessive Gradients

Towing of loads Runaway Incorrect Procedures

Towing of loads Runaway Structure Failure

Towing of Loads Runover Inappropriate Grade

Towing of Loads Runover Incorrect Operation

Towing of Loads Runover 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

Underground Coal Storage Fire Spontaneous Combustion

U/G Coal Storage Respiratory Damage Inhalation Of Dust

U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To Falling From Heights

Physical Injury

U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To Struck By Falling Objects

Physical Injury
U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To Struck By Falling Objects
Physical Injury

U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To Structural Failure

Physical Injury

U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To Uncontrolled Flow Of Material

Physical Injury

Underground Fuel Storage Exposure To Fumes And Heat Uncontrolled Fire

Underground Fuel Storage Fire Grass Fire

Underground Fuel Storage Fire Lightning Strike

Underground Fuel Storage Fire Naked Flame

Underground Fuel Storage Fire 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 Damaged Pipe Tank Or Valve

Flammable Fuel

Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Overfilling Of Underground Tank

Flammable Fuel

Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Spillage

Flammable Fuel

Underground Installation/Maint
Asphyxiation Confined Work Environment

Underground Installation/Maint
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
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
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
Tissue Damage Contact With Solvents And
Other Objects

Underground Installation/Maint
Tripping And Falling Unsatisfactory Floor Surfaces

Underground Installation/Maint
Uncontrolled Movement Of Manual Handling
Loads

Winding/Haulage Accumulation Of Flammable Fuel Pipeline Rupture

Liquid

Winding / Haulage Accumulation Of Methane Failure Of Pipeline

From Drainage System

Winding/Haulage Collision Between Incorrect Action Of Decking

Conveyance And Shaft Equipment
Equipment

Winding/Haulage Collision Between Overwind

Conveyance And Shaft
Equipment

Winding/Haulage Collision Between Guide Failure

Conveyances
Winding/Haulage Collision Between Guide Failure
Conveyances

Winding/Haulage Collision Between Uncontrolled Lateral Movement

Conveyances

Winding/Haulage Conveyance Hang Up Operational Malfunction

Winding/Haulage Fire Frictional Ignition

Winding/Haulage Fire Hot Work Procedures

Winding/Haulage Flooding Inundation At Surface

Winding/Haulage Flooding Inundation From Shaft

Winding/Haulage Flooding 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 Inappropriate Maintenance
Procedure

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)

Winding/Haulage Persons Falling Down Shaft Component Failure

Winding/Haulage Persons Falling Down Shaft Unusual Work

Winding/Haulage Persons Held In Shaft Component Failure Or Power

Trip

Winding/Haulage Transfer To U/G Storage Hang Up On Mined Materials

Strata (Bunkers)

Winding/Haulage Uncontrolled Movement Component Failure

Winding/Haulage Uncontrolled Movement Excessive Deceleration/

Acceleration
Winding/Haulage Uncontrolled Movement Excessive Deceleration/
Acceleration

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 Failure Of Rope Or Suspension

Conveyance Device
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Continuous Miners / Cutters / Loaders

Conveyors
/ Roadheaders

IC Engine Systems Lifting Equipment

Services / General Services/Hoses

U/G Coal Storage Underground Fuel Storage

Control References
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 AS 1210 Pressure vessels

Competence
Inspection AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection
Maintain schedule

Design AS 1210 Pressure vessels

Inspection AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service 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
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 significant incident 54
Design (prestart warning)
Isolation significant incident 54
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) safety alert 36
Equipment maintenance
Work procedure
Lighting
Machine design (ergonomic)
Operator competence
Work procedure
Fail safe brakes (m/c design) safety alert 56
Machine maintenance
Operator competence
Work procedure safety alert 56
Competence
Design (minimise risk)
Isolation
Maintain
Work procedures
Maintain
Work procedures
Work procedures
Competence
Design (minimise risk)
Isolate
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 safety alert 33
 safety alert 33
Design (ease of maintenance)
Design (fail safe)
Work procedure
Competence safety alert 23
Design (minimise possibility)
Isolation safety alert 23
Work procedure (maintenance)

Competence safety alert 23

Design (adequacy for duty)

Inspection
Installation procedures
Maintenance
Competence
Design (adequacy application)
Inspection
Installation procedure
Testing of anchorage
Competence
Design (adequacy application)
Inspection
Maintenance
Competence
Design (provide guards) significant incident 12

Emergency stops
Isolation
Lighting
Maintenance
Prestart warning significant incident 12

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 significant incident 12

Prestart warning
Competence
Design (minimise risk)
Isolate stored energy
Maintenance
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
Operator competence significant incident 57

Machine maintenance
Operating procedures safety alert 8
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
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 AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Wheeled
machines - Brakes
Dynamic brake test
Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure (Traffic)
Operator competence significant incident 54
Restricted access
Risk assessment (refer also to
Safety Management Section)

Steering systems
Assessment
Ergonomic seating
Machine design
Brake systems AS 2958.1 Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Wheeled
machines - Brakes
Dynamic brake test
Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure safety alert 54
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 Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

Design AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

Maintenance AS 2746 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles
Restrict operation to NERZ
Ventilation
Design AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
Mechanical protection
Restrict access to ERZ
Ventilation procedure
Maintenance
Mechanical protection for cable

Limit use of light alloys

Maintenance
Protection of light alloy
Anti static compressor hose
Anti static fans AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal
Anti static V belts mines
Explosive protected certified
engine system
Certified electrical equipment
Explosive protected certified AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal
engine system mines
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

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
Engine design mines
Limitation of temperature 150
degrees
Maintenance
Water jacketed manifolds AS/NZS 3584 Diesel engine systems for underground coal
mines
Spark arresters

Certified competence Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Design AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
Electrical design
Electrical maintenance
Maintenance AS 2746 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles
Screwed plug adaptors
Spark plugs shrouded
Certified competence Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Design AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
Limit surface temperature 150
degrees
Maintenance AS 2740 Wedge-type sockets
Catalytic converter
Environmental limit
Monitoring
Operating limit traffic rules
Use of non polluting fuel
Ventilation quantity
Certified competence (Gas Act)

Identification AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines

Control position of exhaust exit
from machine
Design factors of safety
Fail safe design
Maintenance
Non Destructive Testing of
components
Periodic performance tests
Secondary systems
Assessment of breaking strength

Correct selection AS 3569 Steel wire ropes - Product specification

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 AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches
Hoist/crane maintenance significant incident 43
Inspection
Lifting capacity identification safety alert 55
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
Marking of load weights
Risk assessment significant incident 28
Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Barriers
Competence
Design (minimise risk)
Isolation
Lighting
Maintenance (guards)
Work procedure
Competence
Design (prestart warning)
Isolation safety alert 76
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 safety alert 60
Design (minimise risk)
Isolation
Maintenance
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
Competence safety alert 31
Design (minimise possibility)
Isolation safety alert 31
Lighting
Work procedure safety alert 31
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 safety alert 215
Correct selection
Inspection safety alert 286
Installation procedure
Maintenance safety alert 286
Barriers/guards
Competence
Design minimise risk
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedures
Competence
Design (minimise risk)
Isolation
Work procedures (maint)
Competence safety alert 204
Lighting
Work procedure safety alert 204
Design
Machine maintenance
Lighting
Machine design (ergonomic)
Operator competence safety alert 026
 safety alert 026
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
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 safety alert 217
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
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 AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom
systems
Automatic fire suppression
system
Bunding AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
combustible liquids
Emergency procedures
No flammable construction
material
Periodic inspection of vents
Tank deluge spray
Tank vent to surface
Ventilation direct to return
Deluge fire system AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems
flammable material
Keep area free of
Lightning protection of surface 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 AS/NZS 1020 The control of undesirable static electricity
Earthing AS/NZS 1768 Lightning protection
Fuel velocity limitation
Barriers
Illumination AS 1680 Interior Lighting
Operating procedures
Area to be bunded
Design AS 1692 Steel tanks for flammable and combustible liquids

Hazop study
Maintenance
Monitoring system
Regular inspection
Design 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 AS 3785.6 Underground mining - Shaft equipment - Guides
and rubbing ropes for conveyances
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
Risk assessment
Signalling system
Design of loading system
interlocking
Interlocking on skip doors AS/NZS 3785.4 Underground mining - Shaft equipment -
Conveyances for vertical shafts
Maintenance
Skip positioning
Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Design
Guards/gates
Inspection
Risk assessment
Safety awareness and Personal
Protective Equipment

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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Control of Gas Control of Multiseam Interaction

Control of Outbursts

Pollution Control Provision of Escape Routes Spontaneous Combustion Control

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Control of Gas Enhanced Risk Of Explosion Excessive Emission Of Gases

Into Workings Of Mine

Control of Multiseam InteractionAny Situation Arising From Any Interseam Interaction Such
Extraction In One Seam As Subsidence, Cracking, Gas
Causing Risk Of Injury To Migration, Stress Concentration
Personnel Working In Other And Spontaneous Combustion
Adjacent Seams
Control of Outbursts Impact, Burial, And Sudden Outbursts Of Coal And
Asphyxiation Of Personnel Gas From Working Places
And/Or Enhanced Risk Of
Explosion

Control of Pillar and ExcavationUnexpected

Behaviour Failure Of Progressive Pillar Failure Leads
Workings Risk Injury To To General Creep In Workings
Underground Personnel

Control of Pillar and ExcavationUnexpected

Behaviour Failure Of Remnant Pillars Left In Goaf
Workings Risk Injury To Cause Stress Redistribution
Underground Personnel And Failures In Adjacent
Working Places

Control of Pillar and ExcavationUnexpected

Behaviour Failure Of Roof, Rib And/Or Floor Failure
Workings Risk Injury To Occurs
Underground Personnel

Control of Pillar and ExcavationUnexpected

Behaviour Failure Of Sudden Pillar Failure
Workings Risk Injury To
Underground Personnel
Inundation Control Contamination Of Water Polluted Or Mineralised Water
Underground Causing Risk To From Workings Or Surface
Personnel Causing Pollution Where
Persons Are At Work
Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Barriers Against Old Working
Personnel And Other Mines Failing Under
Hydrostatic Pressure

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Goaf Development Intersects

Personnel 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 Goaf Development Intersects

Personnel Major Aquifer

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Pillar Failure And Creep Allow

Personnel Goaf Formation Which Taps
Accumulation Of Fluid Material
Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Roof Fall In Solid Workings
Personnel Taps Overlying Aquifer Or
Accumulation

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Solid Workings Directly

Personnel Intersect Aquifer Or
Accumulations

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Surface Flooding Enters Mine

Personnel Through Goaf Or Mine Entries
Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Unexpected Break Through To
Personnel Flooded Old Workings

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Working Contact Fault Which

Personnel Acts As Flow Path From
Accumulation

Inundation Control Drowning Of Underground Workings Or Goaf Intersect An

Personnel 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
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

Provision of Escape Routes Entrapment Of Personnel Any Incident Which Renders

Underground Impassable The Normal
Passage Of Access To Any Part
Of The Mine

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In Accumulations Of Fallen
The Mine Roof/Rib Coal Heat
Spontaneous Combustion Control
Development Of Heatings In Air Enters And Traverses
The Mine Sealed Goaf Areas Causing
Heatings

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In Air Is Allowed To Traverse Goaf
The Mine Areas At A Rate Which
Promotes Oxidation But Which
Does Not Remove Heat
Formed

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In Coal Has A Rapid Oxidation
The Mine Characteristic And Tends To
Self Heat
Spontaneous Combustion Control
Development Of Heatings In Goaf Formation Causes
The Mine Cracking Which Provides
Airways To Overlying Or
Underlying Seams Which Then
Begin To Heat

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In High Ventilation Pressure
The Mine Differentials Promote Leakage
Of Air Through Pillars And
Outcrops

Spontaneous Combustion Control

Development Of Heatings In Ventilation System Draws Air
The Mine 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 Ground Movement Causes

Structures With Associated Excessive Tilts And Surface
Risk Of Injury To Personnel In Strains Resulting In Destruction
And Around Them 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 Crushing, Contusion And Members Of Public Can Fall

Fracture Injuries To Personnel From Abandoned Surface
Structures
Surface Design Crushing, Contusion And Members Of The Public Are
Fracture Injuries To Personnel Able To Enter Mine Workings

Surface Design Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Struck By Falling

Fracture Injuries To Personnel Rocks At Highwall Portal Sites

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

Surface Design Inability To Control Mine Fan Installation Destroyed By

Ventilation Causing Risk To Explosion In Mine
Underground Personnel
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Control of Pillar and Excavation Behaviour

Inundation Control

Subsidence Control Surface Design

Control References

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
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 significant incident 18
Design of barrier to resist full
hydrostatic pressure
Register of plans of old workings MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
Hazard Management
Adherence to design
Communications
Emergency procedure
Exploratory drilling
Geomechanical modelling of goaf
formation
MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
Hazard Management
Maintenance of surface plans
locating all surface and sub Safety Bulletin 122
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 MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
formation Hazard Management
Hydro geological investigation
Operating procedure MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Possession of information on
Safety Bulletin 122
aquifers
Provision of adequate pump
capacity
Use of partial extraction
Adherence to design MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Communications
Emergency procedure
Geomechanical design of pillars
to resist failure
Monitoring of pillar response
Operating procedure MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
Hazard Management
Provision of adequate pump
Safety Bulletin 122
capacity
Adequate roof control measures

Adherence to design
Awareness of location of aquifers
Safety Bulletin 122
and accumulations
Communications
Emergency procedure MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Operating procedure
Provision of adequate pump
capacity
Accurate surveying of surface
Safety Bulletin 122
accumulations
Accurate surveying of workings
Adherence to design MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Awareness of location of aquifers
and accumulations
Communications
Emergency procedure
Maintenance of plans showing MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
surface accumulations Hazard Management
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 Safety Bulletin 122
Provision of adequate pump,
drainage or surge capacity in entry
locations
Provision of surface inundation MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
plans the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Accurate surveying of all MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
workings, current and old Hazard Management
Adherence to design MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Communications
Drainage of old workings
Emergency procedure
Exploratory drilling
In seam seismic detection of old
workings
Maintenance of updated plans Safety Bulletin 122
Operating procedure
Plan register
Provision of adequate pump
capacity
Provision of barrier pillars
Adherence to design
Communications
Emergency procedure
Exploration program to locate MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
faults the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
Fault grouting
Maintenance of plans showing
Safety Bulletin 122
faults
Operating procedure MDG-1024 Guideline for Inrush
Hazard Management
Probe drilling
Provision of adequate pump
capacity
Accurate surveying of boreholes
Safety Bulletin 122

Communications
Emergency procedure
Maintenance of plans of borehole
locations
Operating procedure MDG 3008 Guideline for managing
the risk of inrush with hydraulic fill
systems
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
Safety Alerts 301
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 Safety Bulletin 134
heating
Design of ventilation system to
Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 134
Design of mine to minimise risk of
Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 134
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 Safety Bulletin 140
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 Safety Bulletin 140

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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Communications
Sub Activity Hazard
Communications Ignition Of Gas By Electrical
Communication Systems
Below Ground
Communications Inability To Seek Help Or
Alert Wider Community In
Event Of Accident/
Emergency
Communications Inability To Seek Help Or
Alert Wider Community In
Event Of Accident/
Emergency
Communications Inability To Communicate
Between Surface And
Underground Locations
Causing Risk To Personnel
Communications Inability To Communicate
Between Surface And
Underground Locations
Causing Risk To Personnel
Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions
Endangering Personnel
Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions
Endangering Personnel
Mechanism
See "Ignition of Gas" hazard
under "Electrical Activities"
Section on Environmental
Monitoring Equipment
Mine Personnel Incompetent In
Use Of System
No System Of Communications
From Mine Site To Wider
Community
Communication System Fails
No System Of Communications
In Place
Failure To Pass On Verbal
Messages
Failure To Read/Note/ Act Upon
Important Information
Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Failure To Report/Record
Endangering Personnel Important Information

Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Misunderstanding Of Verbal

Endangering Personnel Messages

Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Misunderstanding Of Written

Endangering Personnel Messages Or Instructions

Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Personnel Are Not Prepared Or

Endangering Personnel Competent To Deal With
Emergency Communications

Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Personnel Are Not Properly

Endangering Personnel Informed Of Operation Methods,
Their Duties And Responsibilities
Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions Personnel Are Not Properly
Endangering Personnel Informed Of Operation Methods,
Their Duties And Responsibilities
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Control References
See "Ignition of Gas" hazard
under "Electrical Activities"
Section on Environmental
Monitoring Equipment
Competence

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 Safety Alert 270

Safety Alert 268
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
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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Battery Powered Items Light Alloys Pressure Packs

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Battery Powered Items Ignition Source Non Intrinsically Safe Battery
Powered Items Watch? Camera?
Radio? In Explosive Risk Area.
Battery Powered Items Loss Of Reasoning And Substance Abuse, Alcohol, Drug
Physical Ability
Light Alloys Ignition Source Incendive Sparking Of Light Alloys
From Frictional Contact With
Ferrous Oxides In Explosive Risk
Areas.

Light Alloys Ignition Source Non Intrinsically Safe Battery

Powered Items Watch? Camera?
Radio? In Explosive Risk Area.

Pressure Packs Flammable Propellant Being Puncture Of Pack

Ignited

Pressure Packs Loss Of Awareness Of Hazards Sleeping

Pressure Packs Toxicity Inhalation

Smoking Implements and Contraband
Explosion of gas at face Use of contraband material in the
face area

Smoking Implements and Contraband

Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Use Of Contraband Material In The
Face Area

Smoking Implements and Contraband

Fire Use Of Contraband
Smoking Implements and Contraband
Fire Use Of Contraband

Smoking Implements and Contraband

Ignition Source Use Of Contraband Material In
Presence Of Gas
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Smoking Implements and Contraband

Control References
Competence
Control procedures

Random checks on personnel

Audit of compliance
Competence (refer to Induction)

Construction of suitable barriers

(e.g.. protective coating) safety alert 32

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 of General Fires Sealing of Goaves Sealing of Goaves (Active Fire in Goaf)

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Sealing of General Fires Asphyxiation, Poisoning Products Of Combustion

Overcome Sealing Personnel
(Either Underground Or At
Surface)

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 FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING
FRACTURE INJURIES BLOWS OUT SEALS INJURING
NEARBY PERSONNEL

Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND PERSONNEL FALL WHILE

FRACTURE INJURIES CONSTRUCTING HIGH SEALS

Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND PERSONNEL STRUCK BY

FRACTURE INJURIES COLLAPSE OF PARTIALLY
CONSTRUCTED SEAL AS A
RESULT OF POOR
WORKMANSHIP

Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND PERSONNEL STRUCK BY

FRACTURE INJURIES FALLING ROOF OR RIB
MATERIAL WHILE
CONSTRUCTING SEALS

Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND PERSONNEL STRUCK BY

FRACTURE INJURIES MISHANDLED MATERIAL
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
HIGH SEALS
Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND UNEXPECTED FALL IN GOAF
FRACTURE INJURIES 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 AFTER SEALING A FIRE

OF GAS/DUST DEVELOPS IN GOAF FROM
RESIDUAL OXYGEN SEALED IN
AND EITHER IGNITES GAS
PRESENT OR DISTILLED
GASES AND COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS
Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF
OF GAS/DUST THROUGH CRACKING TO
SURFACE, CRACKED BARRIER
PILLARS, OR BOREHOLES AND
ACTIVATE FIRE

Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF

OF GAS/DUST THROUGH CRACKS TO OTHER
OVERLYING WORKINGS AND
ACTIVATE FIRE

Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION BECAUSE OF IMPOSED

OF GAS/DUST PRESSURE GRADIENTS FROM
VENTILATION SYSTEM SEALS
LEAK AIR INTO GOAF WHICH
ACTIVATES FIRE AND IGNITES
GAS
Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION DURING SEALING
OF GAS/DUST 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 FALL IN GOAF RUPTURES

OF GAS/DUST SEALS AND ALLOWS RAPID
INGRESS OF AIR TO GOAF
WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND
IGNITES GAS

Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION SEALING OPERATION IS TOO

OF GAS/DUST SLOW AND HEATING
DEVELOPS TO FIRE WHICH
IGNITES GAS IN GOAF
Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION SEALS DETERIORATE AFTER
OF GAS/DUST SEALING AND ALLOW INGRESS
OF AIR WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE
AND IGNITES GAS

Sealing of Goaves (Active FireExplosion

in Goaf) Of Gas/Dust Active Fire Ignites Gas And/Or
Products Of Combustion Causing
Explosion During Sealing

Sealing of Goaves (Active FireExplosion

in Goaf) Of Gas/Dust Fall Of Goaf During Sealing
Throws Up Cloud Of Gas/Dust
Which Is Ignited By Fire
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toAsphyxiation,
SpontaneousPoisoning
Combustion)
Of Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows
Personnel Down Seals And Flushes Out
Cloud Of Noxious Gas Which
Contaminates Nearby Areas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toAsphyxiation,

SpontaneousPoisoning
Combustion)
Of Fall In Goaf During Sealing
Personnel Flushes Out Cloud Of Noxious
Gas Which Overcomes Adjacent
Personnel At Seal Sites

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toAsphyxiation,

SpontaneousPoisoning
Combustion)
Of Personnel Erecting Return Seals
Personnel Are Overcome By Noxious Goaf
Gases
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toAsphyxiation,
SpontaneousPoisoning
Combustion)
Of Through Poor Construction Or
Personnel Subsequent Deterioration Seals
Leak Noxious Gases To Other
Working Places

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,

Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows
Fracture Injuries Out Seals Injuring Nearby
Personnel

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,

Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Personnel Fall While Constructing
Fracture Injuries High Seals

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,

Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Personnel Struck By Collapse Of
Fracture Injuries Partially Constructed Seal As A
Result Of Poor Workmanship

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,

Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Personnel Struck By Falling Roof
Fracture Injuries Or Rib Material While
Constructing Seals
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,
Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Personnel Struck By Mishandled
Fracture Injuries Material During Construction Of
High Seals

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toCrushing,

Spontaneous
Contusion
Combustion)
And Unexpected Fall In Goaf As
Fracture Injuries Sealing Is Underway Causes
Wind Blast Which Impacts On
Seal Sites

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toExplosion

Spontaneous
Of Gas/Dust
Combustion) Fall In Goaf After Sealing Flushes
Out Gas Cloud Into Adjacent
Airways Where A Source Of
Ignition Occurs

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toExplosion

Spontaneous
Of Gas/Dust
Combustion) Fall In Goaf During Or After
Sealing Stirs Gas And/Or Dust
Into Air And Provides Source Of
Ignition
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toExplosion
Spontaneous
Of Gas/Dust
Combustion) Through Poor Construction Or
Subsequent Deterioration Seals
Leak Gas Into Other Workings
Where Source Of Ignition Exists

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of After Sealing A Fire Develops In
Gas/Dust Goaf From Residual Oxygen
Sealed In And Either Ignites Gas
Present Or Distilled Gases And
Combustion Products

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through
Gas/Dust Cracking To Surface, Cracked
Barrier Pillars, Or Boreholes And
Activate Fire
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected
SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through
Gas/Dust Cracks To Other Overlying
Workings And Activate Fire

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Because Of Imposed Pressure
Gas/Dust Gradients From Ventilation
System Seals Leak Air Into Goaf
Which Activates Fire And Ignites
Gas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of During Sealing Operations
Gas/Dust Ventilation Flow Into Goaf Is
Reduced By Controls Other Than
Seals And Changed Conditions
Cause Accelerated Heating And
Fire

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Fall In Goaf Ruptures Seals And
Gas/Dust Allows Rapid Ingress Of Air To
Goaf Which Activates Fire And
Ignites Gas

Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected

SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Sealing Operation Is Too Slow
Gas/Dust And Heating Develops To Fire
Which Ignites Gas In Goaf
Sealing of Goaves (Subject toUnexpected
SpontaneousExplosion
Combustion)
Of Seals Deteriorate After Sealing
Gas/Dust And Allow Ingress Of Air Which
Activates Fire And Ignites Gas
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Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Spontaneous Combustion)

Control References

Competence

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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Blowing Over Floor Brace Operations Charging and Firing Shots

General Shaft Equipping Lining and Support Muck Excavation

Probe Drilling Surface Muck Disposal Use of Electrical Equipment

Sub Activity Hazard Mechanism

Blowing Over Floor Eye Injuries From Propelled Material Thrown Up By Blowpipe
Dirt And Grit
Blowing Over Floor 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

Brace Operations Crushing And Contusion Heavy Material Handling Mishaps

Injuries To Personnel At Brace Level

Brace Operations Injuries To Personnel From Falling From Headframe

Falling
Brace Operations Injuries To Personnel From Falling From Headframe
Falling

Brace Operations Injuries To Personnel From Falling Into Shaft From Brace
Falling

Brace Operations Unexpected Explosion Inductive Initiation Of Primed

Explosives During Loading For
Transport Down Shaft
Brace Operations Unexpected Explosion Rough Handling Of Explosives Duri
Unexpected Explosion Stray Current Or Static Electrical
Initiation Of Primed Explosives
During Loading For Transport
Down Shaft

Charging and Firing Shots Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Damage To Ventilation

Blast Fumes Apparatus

Charging and Firing Shots Accumulation Of Noxious Inadequate Ventilation

Blast Fumes Arrangements

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Damage To Collar And Surface
Follow On Hazards To Equipment Through Flyrock
Personnel And/Or Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Damage To Lining Through Flyrock
Follow On Hazards To And/Or Vibration
Personnel

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Damage To Stage And Apparatus
Follow On Hazards To Through Flyrock And/Or
Personnel Overpressure

Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen
Follow On Hazards To Shafts Due To Blast
Personnel Shock/Vibration Leading To
Flooding
Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen
Follow On Hazards To Shafts Due To Blast
Personnel Shock/Vibration Leading To
Flooding

Charging and Firing Shots Eye Injuries From Propelled Blowing Out Shotholes With
Stone And Grit Blowpipe Prior To Charging
Charging and Firing Shots High Noise Levels Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out
Holes Prior To Charging
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Blow Out Of Unexploded Charges

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Cut Offs

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Detonator Lead Wires Broken

During Charging

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Faulty Initiator

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Fly Rock Damage To Firing Line

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel Type

Leads

Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken
During Charging
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires Short Circuiting On Floor

Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And Contaminated Intake Air
Spray
Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up By
Spray Drills Or Hoses

Drilling Out Gas Ignition Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In

Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out Gas Ignition Metal To Metal Sparking In

Accumulation Of Gas
Drilling Out Gas Ignition Naked Flame Ignition In
Accumulation Of Gas

Drilling Out Gas Ignition Static Discharge In Accumulation

Of Gas

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Skin Disorders

Environment

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Slipping And Tripping

Environment

Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Strains And Sprains

Environment

Drilling Out High Airborne Dust Levels Contamination Of Intake Air

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 Loose Whipping Hose Air Or Water Turned On To Open

Injuries To Personnel Ended Hose Inadvertently
Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Blown Out Hoses
Injuries To Personnel

Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Over Pressure

Injuries To Personnel

Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Parted Couplings

Injuries To Personnel

Drilling Out Lubrication Fumes Emission Of Lubricant Or

Oxidation Products From Drill
Exhausts
 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 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

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Fall Of Sides During Drilling

Materials And/Or Equipment
Causing Crushing And
Contusions

Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Falling Equipment Or Material In

Materials And/Or Equipment Shaft
Causing Crushing And
Contusions

Drilling Out Unexpected Contact With Drilling Into Butts Containing

Explosives Misfires
Furnishing Installation Chemical Absorption By Contact With Noxious Chemicals
Personnel Such As Protective Coatings
Applied To Furnishings

Furnishing Installation Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or

Jamming Injuries 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 Ignition By Naked Flame

Furnishings

Furnishing Installation Fire In Flammable Ignition By Sparks Falling From

Furnishings Surface

Furnishing Installation High Dust Levels Causing Dust From Drilling And Grinding
Lung Damage And Eye Operations As Furnishings Are
Injuries Fixed To Shaft Walls

Furnishing Installation Noxious Fumes Causing Fumes From Paints, Sealers And
Personnel Injury Protective Coatings Applied To
Furnishings

General Shaft Equipping Asphyxiation Dual Failure Of Power Supply To

Winders And Fan Stranding
Personnel In Gassy Shaft
General Shaft Equipping Asphyxiation Dual Failure Of Power Supply To
Winders And Fan Stranding
Personnel In Gassy Shaft

General Shaft Equipping Crushing And Contusion Collapse Of Pipes Or Cables On

Injuries To Personnel 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 Inadequate Recovery From Shaft
Amelioration Provisions Of Injured Personnel

General Shaft Equipping Inefficient Personal Injury Inadequate Surface Facilities

Amelioration Provisions

General Shaft Equipping Inefficient Personal Injury Inadequate Transfer Arrangements

Amelioration Provisions

Lining and Support Asphyxiation Of Personnel Contamination Of Intake Air By

Asphyxiates
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 Release Of Gases From Damaged

Gas Containers

Lining and Support Chemical Burns To Contact With Concrete And/Or

Personnel 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 Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Are Jammed Between
Jamming Injuries From Furnishings And Shaft
Lining and Support Furnishings
Crushing, Contusion And Conveyances
Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or
Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Break Loose
Furnishings And Fall As They Are Being Placed
In Position
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or
Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Break Loose
Furnishings And Fall As They Are Being Placed
In Position
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or
Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Break Loose
Furnishings And Fall As They Are Being Placed
In Position
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or
Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Break Loose
Furnishings And Fall As They Are Being Placed
In Position
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or
Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Break Loose
Furnishings And Fall As They Are Being Placed
In Position

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or

Jamming Injuries From Pipes And Cables Fall Down Shaft
Furnishings Through Rope Or Suspension
Failure Or Improper Suspension Or
Transport

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Concrete Kibble Falls Down Shaft
Jamming Injuries From Through Rope Or Suspension
Lining Materials Failure Or Improper Suspension Or
Loading

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Concrete Lining Fails And Falls
Jamming Injuries From Out Because Of Groundwater
Lining Materials Flushing Through Pour

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Concrete Spilled Into Shaft From
Jamming Injuries From Burst Falling Main
Lining Materials

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Concrete Spilled Into Shaft On To
Jamming Injuries From Personnel Due To Failure Of Kibble
Lining Materials Dump Door Gates
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Concrete Spilled Into Shaft On To
Jamming Injuries From Personnel Due To Failure Of Kibble
Lining Materials Dump Door Gates

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Formwork Bursts Or Collapses As

Jamming Injuries From Concrete Is Poured
Lining and Support Lining Materials
Crushing, Contusion And Free Fall On To Personnel Of
Jamming Injuries From Spilled Concrete In Shaft Due To
Lining Materials Tipping Of Concrete Kibble

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel Sets Fall As They Are
Jamming Injuries From Being Placed In Position
Lining Materials

Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Timber/Steel Sets Fall Down Shaft
Jamming Injuries From Through Rope Or Suspension
Lining Materials 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 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 Rebound From "Dry" Shotcreting
Eye And Lung Injuries Machine Operations

Lining and Support High Velocity Spray Of Mixing Kettle Bursts

Concrete Strikes Personnel

Lining and Support High Velocity Spray Of Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound

Concrete Strikes Personnel

Lining and Support Ignition Of Gas 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 Failure Of Ice In Frozen Shafts

Personnel Caused By Through Inadequate Formation
Flooding Of Shaft
Lining and Support Immersion Or Drowning Of Failure Of Ice In Frozen Shafts
Personnel Caused By Through Inadequate Formation
Flooding Of Shaft

Lining and Support Immersion Or Drowning Of Failure Of Shaft Lining Under

Personnel Caused By External Hydrostatic Pressure
Flooding Of Shaft

Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Curb Ring Or Other Form Supports
Through Dropping Of (Bolts, Stirrup Hangers, Etc.) Fail
Formwork

Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Support Ropes Fail

Through Dropping Of
Formwork

Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Form Key Or Other Objects

Through Dropping Of Dropped During Stripping
Formwork Or Associated
Items
Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Form Slips Off Lining When Key Is
Through Dropping Of Removed
Formwork Or Associated
Items
Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Suspension Gear Is Overstressed
Through Dropping Of While Attempting To Pull Form
Formwork Or Associated From Adhering Lining
Items

Lining and Support Noxious Fumes Causing Leakage Of Refrigerant Gases

Lung Damage And/Or From Shaft Freezing Plant. (e.g.
Poisoning Of Personnel Ammonia)
Muck Excavation Excavating Equipment Incompetent Operation Of
Causes Crushing Or Excavator
Contusion Of Muck Pile
Operators

Muck Excavation Excavating Equipment Malfunction Of Excavator

Causes Crushing Or
Contusion Of Muck Pile
Operators
Muck Excavation Excavating Equipment Muck Pile Operators In Wrong
Causes Crushing Or Locations
Muck Excavation Contusion
ExcavatingOf Muck Pile
Equipment Poor Visibility For Excavator
Causes Crushing Or Operator
Contusion Of Muck Pile
Operators

Muck Excavation Eye Injuries From Grit And Contamination Of Intake Air
Spray

Muck Excavation Eye Injuries From Grit And Grit And/Or Water Thrown Up
Spray During Muck Loading

Muck Excavation Falling Muck Causing Loaded Kibble Accelerated Jerkily

Crushing Or Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operations
Muck Excavation Falling Muck Causing Loaded Kibble Snagged At Stage
Crushing Or Contusion Of Or Collar Level
Muck Pile Operations

Muck Excavation Falling Muck Causing Mud/Rocks Adhering To Exterior

Crushing Or Contusion Of Sides Or Bottom Of Kibble Falls
Muck Pile Operations Off During Wind

Muck Excavation Falling Muck Causing Overloading Of Kibbles

Crushing Or Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operations

Muck Excavation Falling Mullock Crushing Muck Pile Rolls Down On

Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators
Operators
Muck Excavation Falling Mullock Crushing Muck Spillage At Surface Falls
Contusion Of Muck Pile Down Shaft
Operators

Muck Excavation Falling Sides Causing Wall Rock Collapse As Muck Pile
Crushing Or Contusion Of Is Lowered
Muck Pile Operators
Muck Excavation Falling Sides Causing Wall Rock Collapse As Muck Pile
Crushing Or Contusion Of Is Lowered
Muck Pile Operators

Muck Excavation Falling Sides Causing Wall Rock Collapse Through Blast
Crushing Or Contusion Of Damage
Muck Pile Operators

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 Skin Disorders

Environment

Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Slipping And Tripping

Environment

Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Strains And Sprains

Environment

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 High Noise Levels Excavator Noise

Muck Excavation Internal Combustion Engine Internal Combustion Engine

Excavator Fumes Emissions

Muck Excavation Kibble Movement Causes Incorrect Securing Of Rope To

Crushing Or Contusion Of Kibble
Muck Pile Operators

Muck Excavation Kibble Movement Causes Kibble Lands On Operators

Crushing Or Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operators

Muck Excavation Kibble Movement Causes Kibble Rolls Over On Muck Pile
Crushing Or Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operators

Muck Excavation Lubrication Fumes Emission Of Lubricant Or

Oxidation Products From
Pneumatic Excavator Exhausts

Muck Excavation Unexpected Contact With Excavating Into Unshot Explosives

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
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 High Water Pressures Outside
Collar And Pre-Sink Lining Lining

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Improperly Executed Lining
Collar And Pre-Sink Lining Construction

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Failure And/Or Collapse Of Unexpectedly Weak Ground
Collar And Pre-Sink Lining

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure Fires And Explosions Arising From
And Problems Fires

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure Formwork Failure
And Problems
Pre-Sink and Collar Construction
Surface Equipment Failure Mobile Equipment Mishaps
And Problems (Excluding Cranes On
Sinking/Winding Duties)

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Surface Equipment Failure Structural Failure
And Problems
Pre-Sink and Collar Construction
Surface Equipment Failure Structural Failure
And Problems

Pressure Grouting Environmental Pollution Grout Chemicals Find Way Into

Causing Poisoning Groundwater And Drainage
Regimes

Pressure Grouting Injuries From Grouting Spray Or Spillage Of Hazardous

Chemicals Chemicals

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 Injuries From High Pressure System Blockages

Blowouts
Pressure Grouting Wall, Floor And Lining Grout In Excess Quantities And
Damage Causing Risk To Pressure Fractures Wall And Floor
Personnel Rock And/Or Shaft Lining
Probe Drilling Drill Blowback Personnel Probe Drill Strikes High Pressure
Injuries 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 Probe Drill Strikes Major Gas
Unexpected Large Gas Feeder
Inflows

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 Crushed By Landing

Impact Injuries To Personnel Kibble Or Moving Kibble At Surface
Level

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Personnel Injured By Mobile

Impact Injuries To Personnel Equipment Used In Muck Disposal
Operations

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other
Impact Injuries To Personnel Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment
On Dumps
 Impact Injuries To Personnel Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment
On Dumps

Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Spilled Muck Showers Into Shaft
Impact Injuries To Personnel

Surface Muck Disposal Unexpected Explosion Detonation Of Unexploded

Charges Loaded Out In Muck As It
Is Tipped, Dumped Or Levelled

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 Unexpected Explosion Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence

Of Gas

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 Corrosion Of Attachments

Failure

Winding Conveyance Attachments Fatigue Of Attachments

Failure

Winding Conveyance Attachments Wear Of Attachments

Failure

Winding Conveyance Failures Conveyance Damage Due To

Collision In Shaft

Winding Conveyance Failures Conveyance Fails Through

Overloading
Winding Conveyance Failures Corrosion Of Conveyance

Winding Crushing, Contusion And JamOverwinding And Collision

Winding Crushing, Contusion And Struck By Objects Falling Down
Jamming Of Personnel In Shaft
Conveyance

Winding Crushing, Contusion And Struck By Other Equipment In

Jamming Of Personnel In Conveyance
Conveyance
Winding Drowning 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 Falls By Personnel Overloading Of Conveyance With

Personnel
Winding Falls By Personnel Overwinding While Transporting
Personnel

Winding Falls By Personnel Personnel Riding On Side Ob

Kibble
Winding Falls By Personnel Slipping From Conveyance While
Alighting At Brace And Falling
Through Collar Doors Into Shaft
Winding Falls By Personnel Slipping On Muck While Riding On
Winding Hang Up And Subsequent Deterioration Of Guide Shoes
Uncontrolled Release Of
Guide Frames

Winding Hang Up And Subsequent Guide Deterioration

Uncontrolled Release Of
Guide Frames
Winding Hang Up And Subsequent Guide Deterioration
Uncontrolled Release Of
Guide Frames

Winding Hang Up And Subsequent Incorrect Installation Of Guides

Uncontrolled Release Of And Frames
Guide Frames

Winding Headframe Problems Fire Damage To Structure

Causing Potential For
Personnel Injuries

Winding Headframe Problems Lightning Strike

Causing Potential For
Personnel Injuries
Winding Headframe Problems Sheaves Cause Rope Damage
Causing Potential For
Personnel Injuries

Winding Headframe Problems Structural Deterioration

Causing Potential For
Personnel Injuries

Winding Headframe Problems Structural Failure Through

Causing Potential For Overloading
Personnel Injuries

Winding Obstructions In Winding Conveyances Strike Obstruction In

Path Shaft

Winding Obstructions In Winding Brake System Failure

Path

Winding Overwinding Accidents Controller Failure

Winding Overwinding Accidents Incorrect Controller Settings

Winding Overwinding Accidents Incorrect Controller Settings

Winding Overwinding Accidents Incorrect Indexing

Winding Overwinding Accidents Incorrect Location Of Stage In

Shaft

Winding Overwinding Accidents Incorrect Signal Given

Winding Overwinding Accidents Limit Switch Failure

Winding Overwinding Accidents Operator fatigue

Winding Overwinding Accidents Overspeed Landing

Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Excessive Wear

Potential For Injury To
Personnel
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Fatigue
Potential For Injury To
Personnel

Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage And Jamming On

Potential For Injury To Winder Drum Through Failure To
Personnel Correctly Book

Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage From Kinking

Potential For Injury To
Personnel
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage Through Excessive
Potential For Injury To Bending Strain
Personnel
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage Through Excessive
Potential For Injury To Bending Strain
Personnel

Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Damage Through

Potential For Injury To Inadequate Lubrication, Corrosion
Personnel Etc.
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Failure At Capell
Potential For Injury To
Personnel

Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Spin Causing Load Spin In

Potential For Injury To Shaft
Personnel
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Rope Stretch Through Jamming Of
Potential For Injury To Conveyance In Shaft During Wind
Personnel

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 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 Winder Failures Foundation Failure

Winding Winder Failures Gearing Failure

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Drilling Out Furnishing Installation

Pre-Sink and Collar Construction

Pressure Grouting

Winding

Control References
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
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
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFERENCE
Control of Multi Seam Control of Ribs
Sub Activity Hazard
Control of Multi Seam See under the Mine Design
Activity - Control of Multiseam
Interaction
Control of Ribs Injuries From Placing Support
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By
Falling Rib Material
Floor Control
Mechanism
See under the Mine Design
Activity - Control of Multiseam
Interaction
See under the "Roof Control"
sub-activity in this same strata
control activity area
Rib Bolts Fail To Anchor And/Or
Provide Adequate Support
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
Rib Fails Beyond Bolted Horizon
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 Personnel Are Struck By Ribs Fail And Spall Suddenly
Falling Rib Material During Pillar Extraction
Operations

Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By Ribs Spall Extensively And

Falling Rib Material
Floor Control Injuries To Personnel From
Undertaking Floor Control
Suddenly Because Pillars Are Too
Small And Highly Loaded
As for the "Mine Development" - "
General Underground
Construction" Activity area

Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Causes Rough
Floor Movement Travelling Conditions Resulting In
Poor Vehicle Control And Jolting
And Jarring
Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Closes Airways,
Floor Movement Disrupting Ventilation System

Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Disrupts Conveyors
Floor Movement Causing Excessive Spillage And
Fire Risk

Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Is Worsened By

Floor Movement Small Pillars Punching Into Soft
Floor
Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Tilts And Disrupts
Floor Movement Fixed Equipment Causing
Dangerous Malfunctions
Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor Heave Tilts And Disrupts
Floor Movement Fixed Equipment Causing
Dangerous Malfunctions

Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Sudden Floor Bumps During
Floor Movement Pillar Extraction Cause Machines
To Move And Jam Personnel

Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Sudden Floor Bumps During
Floor Movement Pillar Extraction Cause Spinal
Jolts

Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Are Struck By

Spraying Grout From Burst Lines
Or Leakage

Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Are Struck When
Support Elements Or Equipment
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Is DroppedBecome Entangled In
Personnel
Bolting Equipment

Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Inhale Excessive Dust
From Dry Drilling

Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Inhale Fumes From
Drilling Equipment (Lubricants
Etc.)

Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Jammed By Mobile

Equipment In Use To Place
Supports
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Suffer Strains Or
Sprains While Handling
Equipment Or Support Elements
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support Personnel Suffer Adverse
Reactions From Contact With
Chemical Anchor Or Grout
Material
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support
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
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
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
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
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
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 Bolts Fail To Anchor And
Provide Support
Roof Fails Above Bolted Horizon
Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Fails Above Bolted Horizon
Falling Roof Material

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Fails And Falls As It Is Being
Falling Roof Material Bolted

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Fails And Falls Between
Falling Roof Material Face And Lead Set As Sets Are
Being Stood

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Falls Ahead Of

Falling Roof Material Longwall/Shortwall Powered
Supports

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Rills Down As Broken

Falling Roof Material Ground Is Being
Excavated/Supported

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Support While Adequate For
Falling Roof Material Solid Drivage Fails Under
Secondary Abutment Loads

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Roof Was Not Supported

Falling Roof Material Allowing It To Fail And Fall

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Strata Breaks Up Generally

Falling Roof Material Around Longwall/Shortwall
Supports Preventing Them To
Function Effectively
Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Sudden Creep Occurs Through
Falling Roof Material Pillar Failure

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Sudden Failure Occurs During

Falling Roof Material Pillar Extraction
Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Sudden Failure Occurs During
Falling Roof Material Pillar Extraction

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Support Legs Are Dislodged By

Falling Roof Material Falling Rib Or Contact With
Mobile Machines Causing Cross
Support And Roof To Fall

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Timber Supports Are Insufficient

Falling Roof Material To Prevent Roof Failure

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Timber Supports Deteriorate In

Falling Roof Material 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
Adherenceoccur with risk to
to design
Design of extraction system to
minimise abutment loadings

Provision of adequate support

Remote operation of machines

safety alert 44

Adherence to design
Design of extraction system to
minimise abutment loadings

Provision of adequate support

Remote operation of machines

safety alert 44

Pillar design

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
Click on link boxes below for HAZARDS, MECHANISMS, RELEVANT CONTROLS & REFE

Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment,

Conveyor
Forward
transport
or reversed
of Personnel
belt

Direct Rope Haulage FSV transport of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

Rail transport of Personnel

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment

Sub Activity Hazard

Armoured Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment
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

Belt Feeder/Breaker Units Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel
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

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 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
 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 Explosion Of Gas In Shaft

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 Crushing Contusion And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Explosion Of Dust
Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Explosion Of Gas

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Fire

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Hearing Damage

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 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 Fire On System

Conveyor Belt System Hearing Damage

Conveyor Belt System Heat Exhaustion

Conveyor Belt System Lung Damage

Conveyor Belt System Lung Damage

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment,

Crushing,
Forward
Contusion
or reversed
Or belt
Fracture Injuries
Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment,
Crushing,
Forward
Contusion
or reversed
Or belt
Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment,

Crushing,
Forward
Contusion
or reversed
Or belt
Fracture Injuries

Conveyor transfer of Materials/Equipment,

Crushing,
Forward
Contusion
or reversed
Or belt
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

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

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 Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel

Direct Rope Haulage Explosion Of Dust

Direct Rope Haulage Explosion Of Gas

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

Extendible Belt System 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) 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 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 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

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 Explosion Of Gas

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 Explosion Of Dusts

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 CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND

FRACTURE INJURIES TO
FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts PERSONNEL
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 CombustionAsphyxiation

Engines Of Personnel (Or
Poisoning)

FSV's Powered by Internal CombustionExplosion

Engines Of Dust

FSV's Powered by Internal CombustionExplosion

Engines Of Gas

FSV's Powered by Internal CombustionFire

Engines
On Equipment

FSV's Powered by Internal CombustionLung

Engines
Damage
FSV's powered by Trailing cable Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel
FSV's powered by Trailing cable Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Electrocution Of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Electrocution Of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Electrocution Of Personnel

FSV's powered by Trailing cable 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 HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And
Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel Contusion And
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing,
Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel Contusion And
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing,
Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And
Fracture Accidents To
Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageCrushing, Contusion And

Fracture Accidents To
Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageElectrolyte Burns To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageElectrolyte Burns To Personnel

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageExplosion Of Dust

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageExplosion Of Gas

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageExplosion Of Gas

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageFire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageHearing Damage

Hearing Damage
Hearing Damage
Hearing Damage
Hearing Damage
Hearing Damage
Locomotive & Rail Systems of HaulageLung 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

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
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

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

Lung Damage

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Slips, Sprains And Strains

Materials/Equipment loading & unloading

Slips, Sprains And Strains

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

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

Monorail transfer of Materials/Equipment

Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries

Personnel Transport 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 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

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) 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) Disruption To Ventilation

Causing Risk Of Injury To
Underground Personnel

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) Explosion Of Gas

Rail Haulage (General) Fire On System

Rail Haulage (General) Fire On System

Rail Haulage (General) Lung Damage

Rail Haulage (General) Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain

Injuries To Personnel
Rail Haulage (General) Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain
Injuries To Personnel
Rail Haulage (General) 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

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

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 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

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

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 Fire

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

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

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

Rope Hauled sled transfer of Materials/Equipment

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

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 Electrocution Of 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

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 Hearing Damage

Winding Coal Skips in Cages Lung Damage

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Extendible Belt System Free Steered Vehicles (General)

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment

FSV's Battery Powered FSV's Direct Loading onto Belts

FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Eng

Personnel Transport Materials/Equipment loading Rail

& unloading
Haulage (General)

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Materials/Equipme

Shaft Transfer of Personnel Winding Coal Skips in Cages

Mechanism Control References

Materials Or Equipment Jams
Against Face Or Spill Plates,
Frees And Spears Into Shield
Line, Striking Personnel
AFC stopping arrangements
Competence
Location of personnel on face

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
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, Rub Belt tracking trip switches
On Structure And Cause Correct installation of feeder
Frictional Heating

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 Pit Overloading prevention
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
Skips Collide In Mid Shaft
Causing Material And/Or Skips
To Fall

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

Rope Or Suspension Gear Allowable combustible dust
Failure Allows Skip To Fall levels
Creating Sparks In Presence Of Combustible dust auditing
Dust Cloud
Dust inertization
Dust suppression measures
Failure Allows Skip To Fall
Creating 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

Skip Strikes Object In Shaft Allowable combustible dust

Causing Incendive Sparks In levels
Presence Of Dust Cloud 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

Skips Strikes Electrical Cable Allowable combustible dust

Causing Arcs And Sparks In levels
Presence Of Dust Cloud 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

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
Skip Strikes Electrical Cables In
Shaft Causing Sparks And Arcs
In Presence Of Gas

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
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
Cloud By An Electric Arc Fault Design of electrical equipment

Dust inertization
Deposits Fine Coal Dust From
Skips In Pit Bottom Area Where
It Is Raised Into An Explosive
Cloud By An Electric Arc Fault
High Gas Emission From Coal Adequate ventilation of pit
In Skips Develops Explosive
Atmosphere Which Is Ignited By Allowable gas levels
Source
Through Hot Surfaces On
Apparatus Grease/Oil Spillages
Or Coal Dust Is Ignited On
Mechanical Skip Decking
Equipment
High Noise Levels From Decking Allowable noise levels/doses
Operations
High Air Velocity In Pit Bottom
Area Raises Dust From Skips
Into Intake Air
Fumes From Fire On Belt
System Contaminate Intake Air
Dust suppression measures
Location of electrical
equipment
Use of upcast for coal winding
Ventilation design of inset and
pit bottom area
bottom area
Coal of ignition sources at pit
bottom
Gas auditing
Pre-drainage of coal prior to
coal mining
Use of upcast shaft for coal
winding
Design of decking equipment
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Surface temperature limits
Temperature auditing
Design of decking system
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Allowable respirable dust
limits
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

Personnel Are Entangled In Belt Belt cleaning procedure
Or Drive While Passing,
Cleaning Or Maintaining It
Personnel Are Struck By
Collapsing Transfer Chute Due
To Overloading
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
Use of homotropal ventilation
Ventilation design
Belt maintenance procedure
Belt operating procedure
Competence
Correct clothing
Correct tools
Hair protection
Isolation procedure
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
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
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
Personnel Are Thrown From Belt Isolation procedure
When It Starts While They Are Maintenance/inspection
Working On It procedure
Pre-start warning
Pull wire switches
Personnel Are Thrown From Belt Competence
While Crossing It 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 Adequate ventilation

Ignited By A Fire On The System Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust limits
Dust inertization
Dust suppression measures

Limitation of ventilation
velocity on 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
Gas Evolved From Coal On Belt Adequate ventilation
Leads To An Explosive
Atmosphere In Belt Road In
Presence Of An Ignition Source
(Also Contaminates Intakes To Gas pre-drainage of coal prior
Other Places)
Static Sparking From Belt In
Presence Of Accumulation Of
Flammable Gas
Arc Fault In Enclosure Ignites
Flammable Material In Vicinity
Arc Fault On Power Cables At
Drive Ignites Flammable
Material In Vicinity
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
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
See also Controls for " Fire on
System" Hazard in this same
activity area
Shutdown systems
Ventilation auditing
Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
to mining
Homotropal ventilation
Separate ventilation of belt
roads
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
Shutdown systems
Use of anti-static belting
Ventilation auditing
Design of electrics
Drive housekeeping
Earth fault protection
Maintenance of electrics
Design of drive
Design/selection of cables
Drive housekeeping
Earth fault protection
Arc Fault On Power Cables At
Drive Ignites Flammable
Material In Vicinity

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

Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate
Frictional Heat Which Ignites
Belt/Coal When System Stops
Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate
Frictional Heat Which Ignites
Spillage Around Them
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,
Timber And/Or Belt
Belt system housekeeping
Belt system
inspection/monitoring
Belt system maintenance
Fire fighting equipment
Idler and roller bearing design
and selection
Operating procedure
Use of fire resistant belt
Belt system housekeeping
Belt system
inspection/monitoring
Belt system maintenance
Fire fighting equipment
Idler/roller design/selections
Operating procedure
Adequate rib support
Adequate roof support
Fire fighting equipment
Maintenance of belt roads
System monitoring/inspection

Use of flame resistant belt

Fine Coal Is Carried Back On
Underside Of Belt And
Accumulates At Return Roller
Where It Is Ignited By Friction
(Or On Idlers With Same Result)
Fire fighting equipment
Operating procedure
Provision of belt cleaning
devices
System housekeeping
System maintenance
System monitoring/inspection

Slip Occurs Between Drive Drive housekeeping

Pulley And Belt Causing Friction Fire resistant belt
Which Ignites Belt, Drive
Lagging And/Or Coal Spillage In
Area
Slip Occurs Between Drive
Pulley And Belt Causing Friction
Which Ignites Belt, Drive
Lagging And/Or Coal Spillage In
Area
Fire resistant lagging
Slip detection/shutdown
System design
System maintenance
System monitoring/inspection

Spillage From Off-Track Top Belt Fire fighting equipment

Is Carried Back To Return Roller, Operating procedure
Accumulates There, And Is System housekeeping
Ignited By Friction
System inspection/monitoring

Spillage Is Allowed To
Accumulate Around Idlers And
Rollers So That Friction From
Their Motion Ignites It
System maintenance
Fire fighting equipment
Operating procedure
System housekeeping
System inspection/monitoring

System Overloading Causes
Motor Overheating And Ignites
Dust On Motors
System maintenance
Drive housekeeping
Limitation of surface
temperature
Operating procedure
Overload detection/shutdown

Noise From Drives Or System
Exceeds Allowable Limits Where doses
Personnel Work Or Pass
Heat From Belt System
Contaminates Intake Air
System design
Temperature
auditing/shutdown
Allowable noise levels and
Equipment design
Equipment maintenance
Limitation of exposure
Protective equipment
Adequate ventilation
Allowable effective
temperatures
Belt system design
Effective temperature auditing

Separate ventilation of belt

system
Use of homotropal ventilation

Ventilation design
Dust From System Adequate ventilation
Contaminates Intake Air Allowable respirable dust
limits
Dust From System
Contaminates Intake Air

Dust suppression
arrangements
Limitation of ventilation
velocity in belt roads
Operating procedure
Respirable dust auditing
System design
Use of homotropal ventilation

Materials Or Equipment Falls Off Competence

Belt And Strikes Personnel Operating procedure
Materials Or Equipment Jams To Adequate roof clearances
Roof And Breaks Belt Which Competence
Runs Away To Dip, Striking Operating procedure
Personnel
Materials Or Equipment Passes Belt stopping arrangements
Intended Stop Point And Competence
Crashes Into Drive Or Boot, Operating procedure
Striking Personnel
Signalling/communications
Personnel Are Struck By Competence
Material And/Or Thrown From Isolation procedure
Belt While Unloading Materials Operating procedure
When Belt Starts Unexpectedly
Signalling/communications
Belt Runs Off-Track And Tips Competence
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
Clothes, Etc. Catch On Clothing, etc. in proper order
Obstruction Just As Person Competence
Jumps From Belt, Pulling Him Design of disembarkation points
Down
Operating procedure
On Steeply Dipping Belts, Competence
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
Personnel Are Injured By Coal
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
Personnel Gripping Sides Of Competence
Belt Have Hands Struck/Caught Design of installation
In Idlers Operating procedure
Personnel Overshoot Competence
Disembarkation Point And Are Operating procedure
Fed Into Drive/Chutes Provision of trip switches to
detect personnel on belt past
disembarkation point
Warning signs
Personnel Standing Ready To Competence
Get Off Belt Are Unbalanced By Design of system
Sudden Belt Stoppage, And Fall Operating procedure
Off Belt
Operating speed
Provision of grab rails
Stoppage warning
Personnel Strike Roof Or Rib Adequate rib clearance
While Being Conveyed Adequate roof clearance
Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Caught Between Competence
Rope And Rib On Corner Limitation of personnel on
Deflection haulage roads
Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Prohibited locations
Warning signs
Personnel Entangled In Rollers Competence
Or Deflection Sheaves And Limitation of personnel on
Tommy Dodds haulage roads
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Runaway Correct loads
Skips Caused By Haulage Design of system
Engine Brake Failure Or
Malfunction
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
Personnel Struck By Skips
Pulled Off Track Due To
Misalignment Of Track And
Rope
Fire On Haulage System In
Presence Of A Combustible Dust limits
Cloud
Fire On Haulage System In
Presence Of Accumulation Of
Flammable Gas
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
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
Combustible dust auditing
Dust inertization
Dust suppression measures
See also the controls for the
Hazard - "Fire on System" in
this same activity area
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
Fire On Haulage System In
Presence Of Accumulation Of
Flammable Gas
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
Material Maintenance of rollers
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 Operator competence
Or Caused By Dislodgment Of Provision of F.O.P. canopy for
Roof Supports Due To Collision operator
With M/C)
Operator Of F.S.V. Strikes Or Is Adequate roof height
Jammed Against Roof 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
Personnel Caught Up In
Equipment Mechanisms During
Operation
Personnel Jammed Between
Machines
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed As A Result Of A
Runaway Due To Operation On
Excessive Gradients
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed As A Result Of A
Runaway Due To Brake Failure
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed As Equipment Slides
Into Rib Due To Cross Gradient
Of Floor
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed As Equipment Starts
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed Because Operator's
Vision Of Them Is Obscured
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed Because They Are
Unaware Of Equipment
Approach
Personnel Run Down Or
Jammed Due To Lack Of
Clearance In Wheeling Road
Personnel Struck By Material
As It Is Discharged From
Equipment
Operator competence
Competence
Maintenance procedure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Correct load
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Unit design to suit gradient
Brake design (run and park)
Brake maintenance
Correct gradients
Correct load
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Warning devices
Competence
Equipment design to suit
cross gradients experienced
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Adequate lighting
Equipment design for
sightlines
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Prohibition of personnel in
certain locations
Adequate lighting
Approach warning devices
Competence
Operating procedure
Operating procedure
Prohibition of personnel in
wheeling road
Provision of adequate
clearances for equipment
Provision of refuges
Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Material
As It Is Discharged From
Equipment
Personnel Struck By Overloaded Equipment design
Material Falling From Equipment Operating procedure
Collision Of Runaway Vehicle
Raises Dust Cloud And Causes Combustible dust auditing
Incendive Sparks
Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Dust Cloud
Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of
Gas Accumulation
Escaping Hydraulic Fluid
Impinges On Hot Surfaces And
Ignites
Overheating Of Brake System
Ignites Accumulation Of
Flammable Material
Operator competence
Prohibition of personnel from
dumping zones
Operator competence
Prohibition of overloading
Adequate ventilation
Combustible dust limits
Dust inertization
Dust suppression
Equipment maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
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
Adequate ventilation
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
Design of hydraulic system
Limitation of surface
temperatures
Machine maintenance
Provision of fire fighting
equipment
Selection of hydraulic fluids
Temperature auditing
Brake system design
Housekeeping of unit
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
F.S.V. Or Load, Particularly If It Adequate clearances
Is Towed Or Skidded Strikes Competence
Roof Or Rib Supports And Operating procedure
Causes Roof/Rib Fall
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
F.S.V. Or Trailer Striking
Adjacent Personnel
Operator Is Crushed Or
Dragged When Attempting To
Jump Off Runaway
Personnel Are Jammed By
F.S.V. Or Load As It Passes
Personnel Are Struck Or
Jammed By F.S.V. Or Trailer As Operating procedure
Units Are Shunted
Personnel At By
Are Struck Storage
Broken Competence
Flying Rope Used To Skid Or
Tow Material Or Equipment
Competence
Loading procedure
Operating procedure
Securing of loads
Competence
Operating procedure
Provision of protective
enclosure for operator
Adequate clearances
Adequate lighting
Approach warning devices
Competence
Operating procedure
Competence
Maintenance of ropes and
blocks
Operating procedure
Selection of ropes and blocks

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 Strike spillage etc.
Personnel
Competence
Shunting/detaching procedure

Trailer Wheels Come Off Or Competence

Collapse Allowing Load To Pitch Operating procedure
Sideways Jamming Personnel In Trailer design
Rib
Trailer maintenance
F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Cables Adequate clearances
Or Electrical Equipment And Competence
Becomes Live Earth leakage and fault
protection
Location of electrical
equipment and cables
Operating procedure
Becomes Live
On Coming To Rest Runaway
F.S.V. And/Or Load Raises
Cloud Of Explosive Dust And
Causes Sparks
F.S.V. Operates In An Explosive Adequate ventilation
Atmosphere And Provides
Ignition Source
F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Electrical Adequate clearances
Cable Or Equipment Causing
Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Excessive Loads Causes
Overheating Of Brakes And
Ignition Of Flammable Material
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
Allowable gas levels
Competence
F.S.V. shutdown interlocked
with gas sensors
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation
Competence
Gas auditing
Location of cables and
equipment
Operating procedure
Protection of equipment
Brake design
Brake maintenance
Competence
F.S.V. housekeeping
Fire fighting equipment
Load limits
Operating procedure
Excessive Loads Causes
Overheating Of Internal
Combustion Engine On F.S.V.
And Ignition Of Flammable
Material
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 Allowable noise levels and

Exceeds Limits And Doses
Machine engulfed by material
during cleanup operations
Operation Of F.S.V. Particularly
If Load Is Skidded
Contaminates Air With Dust
doses
F.S.V. design
Noise auditing
Operating procedure
Protective equipment
Operating procedure significant incident 47
Operator competence
Protective equipment
Enclosure of personnel in
protective cabins
Design of vehicle to effect
enclosure of personnel
Adequate ventilation
Allowable respirable dust
limits
Dust suppression measures

Operating procedure
Operator competence
Protective equipment
Respirable dust auditing
Body Parts Protruding From Adequate rib clearance
Vehicle Strike Roof Or Rib Adequate roof clearance
Design of vehicle to effect
enclosure of personnel
Operating procedure
Operator competence
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 Approach warning devices safety alert 15
Collision Between Vehicles In
Same Road
Block signal control
Marshalling control
Operating procedure safety alert 15
Operator competence
Safe distances between
vehicles safety alert 206
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
Surface
Towed Units Become Uncoupled Competence
And Runaway
Vehicle Strikes Roof/Rib
Causing Fall Of Material Which Adequate rib support
Strikes Personnel
Because Of Mobility Of Off-
Track Vehicles, Vehicle Passes
Into E.R.Z. For Which It Was Not
Designed And Ignites Gas
Accumulation
Design of vehicle
Maintenance of transport road
surfaces
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Coupling design
Coupling maintenance
Coupling procedure
Use of safety chains
Adequate rib clearance
Adequate roof clearance
Adequate roof support
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Adequate ventilation
Because Of Mobility Of Off-
Track Vehicles, Vehicle Passes Allowable gas limits
Into E.R.Z. For Which It Was Not Engine/motor cut-out
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 BatteryBattery 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
Operating procedure for
battery maintenance
Protective equipment
Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of Adequate ventilation
Combustible Dust Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust limits
Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of
Combustible Dust

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
F.S.V. FALLS OFF ALONG
OVERLOADS BELT BELT Belt inspection
CAUSING SPILLAGE WHICH Belt maintenance
ACCUMULATES AROUND Operating procedure
IDLERS AND/OR RETURN
ROLLER AND IS IGNITED BY Operator competence
FRICTIONAL HEAT Spillage housekeeping
F.S.V. STRIKES AND Belt inspection
MISALIGNS BELT/BOOT Belt maintenance
ENABLING FRICTIONAL Operating procedure
RUBBING OF BELT TO IGNITE
COAL SPILLAGE Operator competence
Spillage housekeeping
LOADING ACTIVITIES CAUSE Adequate ventilation
DUST CONTAMINATION OF Dust auditing
INTAKE TO WORKING PLACES Dust suppression
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
Maintenance of equipment safety alert 85
Temperature auditing
Type of fuel
Inhalation Of Engine Exhaust Adequate ventilation
Particulates Allowable levels of particulate
emissions
Engine system design
Engine system maintenance
Particulates
Personnel Become Entangled In Cable changing procedure
Trailing Cable Reeling
Mechanism
Personnel Jammed Into Rib Or Competence
Supports By Trailing Cable
Passing Around Corner
Personnel Struck By Cable
And/Or Anchorage Unit When
Anchorage Points Fails
Personnel Tripped, Thrown Or
Struck By Cable Whip As
Reeling Mechanism Starts
Faulty Cable Allows Contact
With Live Conductors
Inductive Charge On Cable
Causes Shock
Major Earth Fault Causes
Hazardous Touch Potentials
Arc In Enclosure In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Cloud Of Flammable Dust
Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of
Flammable Dust
Arc In Electrical Enclosure In
Accumulation Of Flammable
Gas
Exhaust filtration
Operating procedure
Particulate auditing
Protective equipment
Ventilation auditing
Competence
Isolation procedure
Maintenance procedure
Operating procedure
Competence
Operating procedure for cable
anchorage
Competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Procedure for working in
proximity of trailing cables
Cable design and selection
Cable repairs
Cable testing, inspection and
maintenance
Cable design and selection
Earth fault limitation
Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust limits
Dust inertization
Dust suppression
Enclosure design
Enclosure maintenance
Adequate ventilation
Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust limits
Dust inertization
Dust suppression
See also controls for hazard
"Fire" in this same activity
area
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Enclosure design
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
Arc On Trailing Cable Ignites
Flammable Material In Vicinity
Excess Trailing Cable In Use But Competence
Stored In Loops On Floor Allows Fire fighting equipment
Excessive Heat Build Up
Too Many Laps On Cable Reel
Causes Heat Build Up
Driver/Shunter Injured Due To
Impact With Objects In Path Of
Haulage
Driver/Shunter Injured Due To
Impact With Roof And Or Rib
Material
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
Adjustment of reeler
Cable maintenance/testing
Cable protection devices
Competence
Design of cable
Fault protection devices
Fire fighting equipment
Maintenance of machine
Operating procedure
Operating procedure for
Trailing Cables
Panel housekeeping
Competence
Fire fighting equipment
Machine housekeeping
Operating procedure for
Trailing Cables
Adequate clearances from
objects in and adjacent to
path of haulage
Adequate lighting
Auditing of haulageways
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Adequate rib clearance
Adequate rib support
Adequate roof clearance
Adequate roof support
Driver/Shunter Injured Due To
Impact With Roof And Or Rib
Material

Auditing of haulageways
Operating procedure
Driver/Shunter Injured From Adequate lighting
Collision With Other Rake On Operating procedure
Line Operator competence
Provision of block control
system
Provision of double track
Driver/Shunter Injured From Operating procedure
Derailment Due To Excessive Operator competence
Speed
Driver/Shunter Injured From Adequate rib support
Derailment Due To Objects On Adequate roof support
Track Operating procedure
Operator competence
Track condition auditing
Track maintenance
Driver/Shunter Injured From Operating procedure
Derailment Due To Poor Track Operator competence
Track conditions auditing
Track installation procedure
Track maintenance
Driver/Shunter Injured Through Operating procedure
Jumping From Runaway Operator competence
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Brake design
Runaway Caused By Brake Brake maintenance
Failure Operating procedure
Operator competence
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Design of system to suite
Runaway Caused By Operation grades
On Excessive Gradients Load limits
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision for special braking
systems (sanding, skid shoes,
sprags)
Speed limits
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Load limits
Runaway Caused By Operating procedure
Overloading And/Or Excessive Operator competence
Speed
Speed limits
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Adequate standard of track
Runaway Caused By Track Locomotive maintenance
Deterioration (E.g.. Wet And Operating procedure
Muddy Conditions)
Operator competence
Sanding systems
Track maintenance
Personnel Injured From
Runaway Caused By Incorrect
Coupling Or Coupling Failure
Personnel Injured From
Runaway Caused By Incorrect Shunter competence
Shunting
Electrolyte Spillage From
Traction Batteries Contacts Loco Charging procedure
Operator/And Or Shunter
Explosion Of Traction Battery
Showers Personnel With
Electrolyte
Fire On Locomotive In Presence Allowable combustible dust
Of Cloud Of Combustible Dust limits
Fire On Locomotive Ignites
Accumulation Of Gas
Fire On Locomotive Ignites
Hydrogen From Traction
Batteries
Competence
Coupling procedure
Design of couplings
Maintenance of couplings
Operating procedure
Use of safety chains
Operator competence
Shunting procedure
Battery maintenance
Clean up of spills of
electrolyte
Design of battery
Design of battery vents
Design of locomotive
Operating procedure
See also controls for the
Hazard - "Explosion of Gas" in
this same activity area
Combustible dust auditing
Dust inertization
Dust suppression on
haulageways
See also controls for the
Hazard - "Fire on System" in
this same activity area
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
See also controls for the
Hazard - "Fire on System" in
this same activity area
Ventilation auditing
Adequate ventilation of
batteries during operation
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 Trolley Avoidance of rail return
Wire Systems Using Rail
Returns, Igniting Flammable
Material
Arcs Occur Along Rail On Trolley
Wire Systems Using Rail Clean up of flammable
Returns, Igniting Flammable material along rails
Material
Design of trolley wire system

Proper bonding of return rails

Brake Shoes Overheat, Igniting Alternative braking systems

Flammable Material 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
Causing Arcing Which Ignites
Flammable Material
Personnel Are Exposed To
Excessive Noise From
Loco/Rake
Fumes From Loco Internal
Combustion Engine
Contaminate Air Breathed By
Personnel
Internal Combustion Engine
F.S.V. Loading/Unloading
Contaminates Air With Exhaust
Fumes
Large Loads (E.G. Continuous
Miners) Slew Off Rail Cars As
They Are Being Loaded
Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent
Personnel
Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads)
Being Unloaded Using Rope
And Tackle Systems Cause
Rope Block Or Anchor Failure
With Flying Rope Striking
Personnel
Loose Material (E.G. Timber)
Rills Off Load Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Material Being Manually
Handled From Carrier Is
Fault shutdown devices
Allowable noise levels/doses
Design of system
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Soundproofing of loco
Adequate ventilation
Allowable fume levels
Design of engine
Design of exhaust system
Fume auditing
Limitation of exposure
Maintenance of engine
Maintenance of exhaust
system
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Ventilation auditing
Adequate ventilation
Allowable fume levels
Competence
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Adequate loading ramp
Anchorage of rail car
Competence
Loading procedure
Location of personnel
Signalling/communications
Block anchorage
arrangements
Location of personnel
Maintenance of ropes and
tackle
Rope and tackle unloading
procedure
Selection of equipment
Signalling/communications
Slinging and lifting procedure
Competence
Securing arrangements
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 Location of personnel
Attempting To Unload It, Striking Operating procedure
Personnel
Material/Equipment Overloads Brake maintenance
F.S.V. Braking System And Unit Brake system design
Runs Away, Striking Personnel Competence
Load limits
Location of personnel
Operating procedure
Material/Equipment Overloads Competence
F.S.V. Which Drops It, Striking Load limits
Personnel Location of personnel
Operating procedure
Material/Equipment Slung From Competence
F.S.V. Swings As F.S.V. Moves, Location of personnel
Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Slinging procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Against Competence
Rib Or Carrier As F.S.V. Location of personnel
Manoeuvres To Unload/Load Operating procedure
Material/ Equipment
Operation Of F.S.V. Adequate ventilation
Loading/Unloading Allowable respirable dust
Contaminates Air With limits
Respirable Dust
Competence
Operating procedure
Respirable dust auditing
Personnel Attempt To Lift Competence
Excessively Heavy Material Or Manual handling procedure
Carry
While It
Carrying Material Competence
Personnel Stumble Or Slip, Manual handling procedure
Changing Weight Distribution
Monorail, Grippers Or Competence
Suspension Fails Under Load Design of support system
And Allows Equipment To Fall Design of system
On Personnel
Load limits
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Into Rib Adequate rib clearance
By Suspended Load As Monorail Competence
Operates Design of system
Location of personnel
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Into Rib
By Suspended Load As Monorail
Operates

Pre-start warning
Signalling/communications
Traction System Or Anchorage Braking and anchorage
System Fails Allowing competence
Equipment To Slide Freezy Competence
Down Dip Of Monorail, Striking
Personnel Design of system
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Caught Between Competence
Moving Drift Rope And Rollers Prohibition of crossing moving
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
Personnel Unable To Properly
Handle Materials Past Loader
And Stockpile On Floor Causing
Consequent Injuries
Floor Stockpile Impedes
Adequate Ventilation Of Area
Inbye Of It
Dust From Pick-Up Operation
Contaminates Intake To Face
Personnel
Fire On Haulage Contaminates
Intake Air To Other Workplaces
With Irrespirable Fumes
Personnel Become Entangled In Competence
Skip Tippler Equipment
Personnel Caught Between
Moving Skips While Coupling Or Competence
Uncoupling Them
Personnel Caught Between
Skips While Attempting To Pass, Operating procedure
As The Skips Move
Provision of passage for
personnel
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
System design
Ventilation auditing
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust limits
Dust suppression
Operating procedure
Protective equipment
Respirable dust auditing
Adequate ventilation
Design of ventilation system
Fume detection/alarm
systems
Homotropal ventilation
Prevention of fire
Provision of self rescuers
Separate ventilation of
haulage roads
Design of tippler
Operating procedure
Provision of guarding
Communications
Coupling/uncoupling
procedure
Competence
Prohibition of personnel
passing between skips in rake

Personnel Fall Into Skip Competence

Dumping Bins Or Bunkers Design of bunkers
Guarding of bunker entrances

Operating procedure
Personnel Jammed Between Competence
Rakes Of Skips On By-Pass Operating procedure
Shunts Restriction of personnel
between rakes
Personnel Jammed Between Rib Adequate walkway(s) beside
And Skip track (clearance)
Competence
Personnel Jammed Between Rib
And Skip

Operating procedure
Restriction of personnel in
haulageways
Warning signs in tight places

Personnel Struck By De-Railed Design of system

Skip Equipment maintenance
Limitations of personnel on
haulage roads
Operating procedure
Speed restrictions
Track housekeeping
Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Struck By Runaway Braking procedure
Skip 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 Re- Re-railing procedure
Railing
Shunter/Setrider Falls From Competence
Moving Rake And Is Run Over Shunting/setriding procedure

Shunter/Setrider Gives Wrong Communications procedure

Signal And He Or Others Are Competence
Crushed Or Run Down By Rake Operating procedure
Movement
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
Shunter/Setrider/Others Have
Clothing Entangled In Rake And
Are Dragged By It
Runaway Or Skips In Motion
Strike And Dislodge Roof
Supports Causing Fall Which
Blocks Airway
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
Flammable Gas Is Evolved
From Coal In Skips So As To
Create Explosive Atmosphere In
Haulage Way Or Shunts And
Ignition Source Is Present (Also
Contaminates Intake To Other
Places)
Runaway Skip Causes
Incendive Sparks In Presence
Of Gas Upon Collision
Clothing in good repair
Competence
Operating procedure
Adequate roof clearance on
haulage roads
Adequate roof support
Alternative airways
Design of haulage
Operating procedure
Ventilation system design
Adequate ventilation
Allowable combustible dust
levels
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
Adequate ventilation of
haulage ways and shunts
Allowable gas limits
Control of ignition sources
Gas auditing
Gas pre-drainage of coal to
limit gas evolution in mined
coal
Homotropal ventilation
Operating procedure
Separate ventilation of
haulage roads
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Runaway Skip Causes
Incendive Sparks In Presence
Of Gas Upon Collision
Runaway Skip Strikes Electrical Adequate ventilation
Equipment In Accumulation Of Allowable gas levels
Gas And Causes Sparks Or Arcs Care in placement of cables
and electrical equipment in
haulage roads
Overheated Bearings Ignite
Flammable Material Such As
Lubricant Or Coal Dust
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
Selection of materials for
skips and other objects in
haulage roads
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Protection of electrical
equipment
Operating procedure
Skip design
Skip maintenance
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
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
Re-railing procedure
Competence
Coupling design
Coupling/uncoupling
procedure
Adequate lighting
Adequate walkways beside
track
Competence
Good standard of trackwork
Housekeeping in work areas

Operating procedure
Internal Combustion Engine Adequate ventilation
Locomotive Or Groups Of Them Allowable fume levels
Hauling Loads Contaminate Competence
Atmosphere With Exhaust
Fumes Exhaust system design
Exhaust system maintenance

Brake Failure On Locomotive
Resulting In Runaway Which
Strikes Personnel
Couplings Fail Or Decouple In Competence
Use Allowing Loaded Cars To
Runaway, Striking Personnel
Greasy Or Wet Track Conditions Competence
Cause A Skidding Runaway
Striking Personnel
Fume monitoring
Internal combustion engine
design
Internal combustion engine
maintenance
Operating procedure
Competence
Design of brakes (park and
run)
Gradient limits
Load limits
Maintenance of brakes
Operating procedure
Sander maintenance
Speed limits
Use of skid shoes and
sanders
Coupling design
Coupling maintenance
Operating procedure
Track installation
Track maintenance
Use of safety chains
Load limits
Operating procedure
Greasy Or Wet Track Conditions
Cause A Skidding Runaway
Striking Personnel
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
Use of skid shoes and
sanders
Competence
Operating procedure
Protective enclosure for
operation and shunter
Personnel Are Jammed Against Competence
Rib By Derailment Due To Poor Operating procedure
Trackwork Or Material On Track Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Are Jammed Against Adequate clearance for loads
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 Between Competence
Cars When Train Moves Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Prohibition of crossing trains

Signalling, communications
Personnel Are Jammed Or Competence
Struck By Derailment Due To Operating procedure
Excessive Speed Speed limits
Personnel Are Jammed Or
Struck By Derailment Due To
Excessive Speed
Personnel Are Struck By
Material Falling From Cars In
Motion
Personnel Are Struck By Cars
Which Were Parked At Track
End But Which Roll Over The
Track End
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate rib support
Material Caused By Derailed
Train Dislodging Roof/Rib
Supports
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate/rib clearance for
Material Caused By Large
Loads Striking Roof/Rib
Personnel Are Struck By
Runaway Of Heavy Load Hauled Multiple locomotive operating
By Multiple Locomotives
Through Breakdown Of
Communications Between
Locomotive Or Load Strikes
Cables Or Electrical Equipment Earth leakage and fault
And Becomes Live (Either
Normal Motion Or As Runaway)
Fire On Train In Presence Of
Explosive Dust Cloud
Track installation
Track maintenance
Loading procedure
Operating procedure
Securing of loads
Speed limits
Trackwork installation
Trackwork maintenance
Blocking shoes
Car parking procedure
Competence
Spragging props
Track end buffers
Use Of Drop warwicks
Adequate roof clearance
Adequate roof support
Competence
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Track installation
Track maintenance
loads
Competence
Operating procedure
Rib support
Roof support
Competence
procedure
Signalling/communications
Competence
protection
Location of cable equipment
Operating procedure
Protection of
cables/equipment
Adequate ventilation
Allowable combustible dust
limits
Combustible dust auditing
Dust inertization
Fire On Train In Presence Of
Explosive Dust Cloud

See also controls for Hazard -

Locomotive Or Load Strikes
Cables Or Electrical Equipment
Causing Major Arc Which Ignites
Dust Cloud (Either Normal
Motion Or Runaway Condition)
"Fire" in this same activity
area
Adequate ventilation
Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust levels
Competence
Dust inertization
Location of cables/equipment

Runaway Crashing At Track End Adequate ventilation
Raises Dust Cloud And Causes Combustible dust auditing
Sparks
Fire On Train In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Gas
Operation Of Internal
Combustion Engine Of
Locomotive In Presence Of Gas Competence
Arc Fault On Traction Battery
Causes General Fire
Due To Loads Imposed And
Braking Requirements Control
Resister Banks On Electric
Locomotives Overheat Igniting
Flammable Material
Operating procedure
Protection of
cables/equipment
Combustible dust limits
Competence
Dust inertization
Operating procedure
Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
See also controls for Hazard -
"Fire" in this same activity
area
Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas limits
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
Battery design
Battery maintenance
Battery to frame and earth
fault
Competence
detection and cut out
equipment
Operating procedure
Competence
Due To Loads Imposed And
Braking Requirements Control
Resister Banks On Electric
Locomotives Overheat Igniting
Flammable Material
Due To Loads Imposed
Locomotive Engines/ Motors
Become Overheated And Ignite Engine maintenance
Flammable Material
Excessive Loads/Speeds
Causes Overheating Of Brakes Brake maintenance
On Locomotive Which Ignites
Flammable Material
Locomotive Or Load Strikes
Cable Or Other Electrical
Equipment Causing Arcs/Sparks Fault protection
Which Ignite Flammable
Material (Either Normal Motion, Location of cables and
Runaway Or Derailment
Condition)
Noise From Haulage Exceeds
Allowable Noise Levels And
Doses
Electric brake and resister
design
Gradient limits
Load limits
Locomotive housekeeping
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Temperature cut outs
Temperature limits
Competence
Engine design
Gradient limits
Load limits
Locomotive housekeeping
Motor design
Motor maintenance
Operating procedure
Temperature cut outs
Temperature limits
Brake design
Competence
Fire fighting equipment
Load limits
Locomotive housekeeping
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Temperature auditing
Temperature limits
Adequate clearances
Competence
equipment
Operating procedure
Protection of cables and
equipment
Allowable noise levels and
doses
Design of haulage system
Limitation of exposure
Maintenance of haulage
system
Noise monitoring
Protective equipment
Operation Of Haulage System
Raises Respirable Dust Into
Intake Air
Locomotive Or Vehicle Internal
Combustion Engine Or Groups
Of Them Contaminate Air With
Exhaust Fumes
Body Parts Strike Rib Or Roof
During Operation Of Transport
Brakes Fail On Steep Gradient Brake design
Causing Runaway And/Or Crash Brake maintenance
Couplings Between Transport
Vehicles Fail Or Uncouple
Allowing Runaway
Derailment Of Transport Vehicle Adequate rib support
Jolting During Starting Or
Stopping Or From Track Causes Operating procedure
Personnel To Fall From Vehicle
Adequate ventilation
Allowable respirable dust
limits
Dust suppression on haulage
roads
Respirable dust auditing
Adequate ventilation
Allowable fume levels
Fume auditing
Internal combustion engine
design
Internal combustion engine
maintenance
Internal combustion exhaust
system design
Internal combustion exhaust
system maintenance
Adequate clearances
Design of transport vehicles
Protective enclosures for
personnel
Emergency braking system
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Speed limits
Competence
Coupling design
Coupling maintenance
Coupling procedure
Use of safety chains
Adequate roof support
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Speed limits to suit track
Track installation
Track maintenance
Operating competence
Jolting During Starting Or
Stopping Or From Track Causes
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

Vehicle Runs Off Track End
Arc Fault Occurs On Traction
Battery
Brakes On Vehicle Or
Locomotive Overheat, Igniting
Flammable Material
Control Register Banks
Overheat, Igniting Flammable
Material
Signalling/communications
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Track end warning signs
Battery design
Battery maintenance
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
Control Register Banks
Overheat, Igniting Flammable
Material
Internal Combustion Engine Or Engine/motor housekeeping
Motor On Locomotive Or Vehicle Fire fighting equipment
Overheats, Igniting Flammable High temperature cut-outs
Material
Noise From Transport Vehicles
Exceeds Allowable Limits
Vehicle Or Train Raises
Respirable Dust Into Air
Equipment On Sleds Fall Off
Them Striking Personnel
Personnel Become Entangled In Competence
Sleds As They Are Moved
Operating Temperature limits
Resistor area housekeeping
Resistor design
Signalling/communications
Temperature auditing
Use Of Self rescuers
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
Allowable noise levels and
doses
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Vehicle design
Vehicle soundproofing
Adequate ventilation
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
Operating procedure
Personnel Become Entangled In
Sleds As They Are Moved
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,
And/Or Flying Staker Prop Location of personnel
Which Strikes Personnel Operating procedure
Couplings Fail 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
Operating procedure
Rejection criteria for ropes
Selection of ropes
Selection of suspension gear

Load Is Too Heavy For Braking Brake design

System And Runaway To Pit
Bottom Occurs
Load Lurches While In Motion
And Strikes Shaft
Lining/Furnishings Causing
General Collapse
Brake maintenance
Competence
Load limits
Operating procedure
Operating speed limits
Adequate strength of lining
and shaft support
Load Lurches While In Motion
And Strikes Shaft
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 Adequate clearances

Shaft, Jammed Or Crushed As Competence
Material Or Equipment Is Operating procedure
Loaded Into Cage Or Slung In
Shaft Provision of shaft safety gates

Use of harnesses
Personnel Caught By Communications/signalling
Unexpected Load Movement Competence
Due To Wrong Signals Given Operating procedure
Slinging In Shaft Is Faulty And Competence
Allows Material/Equipment To Maintenance of slinging
Fall equipment
Selection of slinging
equipment
Slinging procedure
Weight Of Material/ Equipment Braking maintenance
Overloads Braking Systems And Braking system design
Allows Runaway Into Shaft Competence
Operating procedure
Prevention of overloading
Load Strikes Electrical Cables Adequate clearance for load
Or Equipment And Becomes Earth leakage and fault
Live protection
Load Strikes Electrical Cables
Or Equipment And Becomes
Live
Load Strikes Electrical Cables Adequate clearance for load
Causing Arc Which Ignites
Flammable Material
Couplings Between Cars In Drift Coupling design
Rake Fall Or Decouple
Derailed Drift Rake Causes
Collapse Of Roof Or Ribs
Derailment Of Drift Rake
Excessive Winding Acceleration Acceleration limits
Injures Personnel In Cage
Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Adequate loading ramp
Miners) Slew Off Rail Cars As
They Are Being Loaded
Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent
Personnel
Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Block anchorage
Being Unloaded Using Rope
And Tackle Systems Cause
Rope Block Or Anchor Failure
With Flying Rope Striking
Personnel
Location of cables and
equipment
Operating procedure
Protection of cables and
equipment
Location of cables
Operating procedure
Protection of cables
Second means of egress
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
Controller maintenance
Controller settings
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Anchorage of rail car
Competence
Loading procedure
Location of personnel
Signalling/communications
arrangements
Location of personnel
Maintenance of ropes and
tackle
Rope and tackle unloading
procedure
And Tackle Systems Cause
Rope Block Or Anchor Failure
With Flying Rope Striking
Personnel

Selection of equipment
Signalling/communications
Slinging and lifting procedure

Material Falls Down Shaft Adequate enclosure of cage

Striking Personnel In Cage
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 Competence
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
Design of transport vehicle
Proper protection of personnel

Personnel In Cars Or Cages Are Prohibition of winding

Struck By Moving Material/ personnel with bulky material
Equipment In Same in same conveyance
Conveyance During Wind
Personnel In Drift Rakecars Are Adequate enclosure and/or
Struck By Brushing Against adequate clearances for cars
Close Roof Or Rib
Personnel Trip And Fall At Adequate lighting
Embarkation Point Area housekeeping
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
Rope Or Suspension Gear Fails
Allowing Free Fall Of Cage Or
Rake

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
At Surface Brace Skips Run Into
Open Shaft And Fall, Possibly
Causing Consequent
Destruction And Fall Of
Furnishings Lining And Cages
Competence
Guarding of shaft entrances
by automatic shaft gates
Competence
Pit bottom safety area
Provision of automatic shaft
gates
Surface operating procedure

Brace Or Plat Personnel Competence

Become Jammed In Decking Design of decking equipment
Equipment Or Between Skips
During Decking
Guarding of equipment
Operating procedure
Cage Strikes Keps At Competence
Intermediate Level During Wind
Causing Material And/Or Cage
To Fall To Pit Bottom
Cage Strikes Keps At
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 Worst skip location and locking
Case Causing Rope Failure And arrangements
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
Selection and design of rope

Winder controller settings

Winding acceleration limits
Winding load limits
Winding procedure
Rope Or Suspension Gear
Failure Allows Cage To Fall
Raising Sparks And Combustible Allowable gas levels
Dust Cloud
Adequate ventilation
Allowable dust 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
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Adequate ventilation
Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Allowable combustible dust
Causing Arc Which Throws Up levels
Combustible Dust Cloud From
Deposited Dust 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
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Adequate ventilation
Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Allowable combustible dust
Incendive Sparks In Dust Cloud levels
Allowable gas levels
Combustible dust auditing
Competence
Decking procedure
Design of cages to provide
skip location and locking
arrangements
Dust inertization
Gas auditing

Rope Failure Allows Cage To
Fall Causing Showers Of Sparks Allowable gas levels
Either From Guides Or At
Collision Point In Presence Of
Gas
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Adequate ventilation
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Rope maintenance
Rope rejection criteria
Selection and design of rope

Winder controller settings

Winding acceleration limits
Winding load limits
Winding procedure
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Adequate ventilation
Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Allowable gas levels
Incendive Sparks In Presence Competence
Of Gas
Decking procedure
Design of cages to provide
skip location and locking
arrangements
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Adequate ventilation
Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Allowable gas levels
Causing Arcs And Sparks 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
Cage Strikes Electrical Cable In Location of electrical cables in
Shaft Which Arcs And Ignites shaft
Flammable Material Such As Maintenance of guides
Timberwork
Protection of electrical cables

Provision of guides
Second means of egress from
mine
Use of upcast for winding

Skip Comes Loose During Wind
Striking Electrical Cable Which
Arcs And Ignites Flammable
Material
Excessive Noise Levels And
Doses Are Caused By Decking
Operations
Dust From Winding Operation
Contaminates Intake Air
Winding procedure
Competence
Decking procedure
Design of cages to provide
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
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Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting

AuxiliaryinFan
samePush/Pull
Panel System Operation

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at 1 Location

Brattice use
Operation

Gas Drainage Main Fan Reversal

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Parallel Fan Operations at Different Locations

Surface Fan Operation Ventilation Ducting

Sub Activity Hazard

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes
Enhancement Of Risk Initiation
Of Spontaneous Combustion

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes

Enhancement Of Risk Initiation
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Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes

Risk Of Gas Explosion

Air Flow control -Coal Faces Inadequate Control Of Coal

Dust Produced From Mining At
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Air Flow control -Coal Faces Inadequate Control Of Coal

Dust Produced From Mining At
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Air Flow control -Coal Faces Risk Of Explosion Due To

Presence Of Flammable Gas
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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
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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
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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 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

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
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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
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Air Flow control -General System Fails To Provide

Adequate Air Flow And
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Air Flow control -General System Fails To Provide

Adequate Air Flow And
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Air Flow control -General System Fails To Provide

Adequate Air Flow And
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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

Lung Damage

Air Flow control -Working Locations

Risk Of Explosion Due To
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Air Flow control -Working Locations

Risk Of Explosion Due To
Presence Of Flammable Gas

Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting

Fan System
in same
Results
PanelIn
Recirculation With Consequent
Dangerous Rise In Gas
Content

Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Exhausting

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in same
Results
PanelIn
Recirculation With Consequent
Dangerous Rise In Gas
Content

Auxiliary Fan Push/Pull System Operation

Recirculation Causing
Dangerous Increase In Gas
Content

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Fan Malfunction
Operation Causes Fire
On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Fan Malfunction
Operation Causes Fire
On And At Installation Site
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting
Fan Malfunction
Operation Causes Fire
On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Fan Malfunction
Operation Causes Fire
On And At Installation Site

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

FansOperation
Causes Recirculation Of
Face Air With Rise In Gas
Content And Risk To Face
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

FansOperation
Causes Recirculation Of
Face Air With Rise In Gas
Content And Risk To Face
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

FansOperation
Causes Recirculation Of
Face Air With Rise In Gas
Content And Risk To Face
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Formation
Operation
Of Potentially
Explosive Returns

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Hearing
Operation
Damage

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Ignition
Operation
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Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Ignition
Operation
of Gas

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Ignition
Operation
Of Gas
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting
Ignition
Operation
Of Gas

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Ignition
Operation
of Gas

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Insufficient
Operation
Flow At Face Leads
To Gas And Dust Build Up
Causing Risk To Face
Personnel
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting
Insufficient
Operation
Flow At Face Leads
To Gas And Dust Build Up
Causing Risk To Face
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Insufficient
Operation
Flow At Face Leads
To Gas And Dust Build Up
Auxiliary Fan Causing
Single Unit Exhausting Risk
Insufficient
Operation To At
Flow Face
Face Leads
To Gas And Dust Build Up
Auxiliary Fan Causing
Single Unit Exhausting Risk
Insufficient
Operation To At
Flow Face
Face Leads
To Gas And Dust Build Up
Causing Risk To Face
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Risk Operation
To Face Personnel Due To
Damage Or Destruction Of Fan

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Risk Operation
To Face Personnel Due To
Damage Or Destruction Of Fan

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit ForcingLung

Operation
Damage To Underground
Personnel

Auxiliary Fan Single Unit ForcingSudden

Operation
Rise In Gas
Concentration On Fan
Stoppage
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation
Fire In Fan Installation
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation
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

Hearing Damage To
Underground Personnel

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Injuries To Personnel Through
Contact With Fans
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation
Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Fan Damage

Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation

Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation
Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation
Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To Fan
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To System
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To System
Malfunction

Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at OneRisk

Location
To Underground
Operation
Personnel Due To System
Brattice use Malfunction
Brattice Fails To Provide
Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use Brattice Fails To Provide

Adequate Flow Control
Brattice use Brattice Fails To Provide
Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use Brattice Fails To Provide

Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use Brattice Fails To Provide

Adequate Flow Control

Brattice use Creation Of Potential For Dust

Explosion

Brattice use Crushing, Contusion, Fracture,

Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries
To Personnel

Brattice use Crushing, Contusion, Fracture,

Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries
To Personnel

Brattice use Crushing, Contusion, Fracture,

Slips, Trips And Sprain Injuries
Brattice use To Personnel
Rapid Spread Of Fire

Brattice use Risk Of Explosion

Control of Heatings Exposure Of Underground

Personnel To Risk Of Fire
And/Or Explosion Injuries
Exposure Of Underground
Personnel To Risk Of Fire
Control of Heatings And/Or Explosion
Exposure Injuries
Of Underground
Personnel To Risk Of Fire
And/Or Explosion Injuries
Control of Heatings Exposure Of Underground
Personnel To Risk Of Fire
And/Or Explosion Injuries
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

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

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
 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 Electrocution

Fan Construction Electrocution

Fan Construction 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 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 Crushing, Contusion And

Fracture Injuries
Gas Drainage Crushing, Contusion And
Fracture Injuries
Gas Drainage 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 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

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
Main Forcing Fan Operation Rapid Rise In Gas Emission
Underground Causing Risk To
Personnel

Outburst Zone ventilation Asphyxiation Or Poisoning Of

Personnel

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 Crushing, Contusion, Or
Fracture And Slip And Fall
Injuries To Personnel

Overcasts Crushing, Contusion, Or

Fracture And Slip And Fall
Injuries To Personnel

Overcasts Explosion Of Flammable Gas

During Construction

Overcasts Overcast Fails To Adequately

Control Air Flow
Overcasts Overcast Fails To Adequately
Control Air Flow
Overcasts 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

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately
Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft
Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operation at One Shaft

Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different

Risk
Locations
To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different

Risk
Locations
To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately
 Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different

Risk
Locations
To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Parallel Fans To Perform
Adequately

Parallel Fan Operations at Different

Risk
Locations
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

Seals Injuries To Underground

Personnel Resulting From Seal
Failure

Seals Injuries To Underground

Personnel Resulting From Seal
Failure
 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 Stoppings Are Potential Fire

Hazards In Themselves

Stoppings Stoppings Are Potential Fire

Hazards In Themselves

Stoppings Stoppings Fail To Adequately

Control Air Flow

Stoppings Stoppings Fail To Adequately

Control Air Flow

Stoppings Stoppings Fail To Adequately

Control Air Flow
Stoppings Stoppings Fail To Adequately
Control Air Flow

Surface Fan Operation Hearing Damage

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 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 Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure / Use
Of Fan To Perform Adequately
Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately
Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately
Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground
Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To Failure Of
Fan To Perform Adequately

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 Risk To Underground

Personnel Due To High
Flammable Gas Levels In Flow
Through Fan (I.e.. In Explosive
Range)

Surface Fan Operation Spontaneous Combustion Of

Coal Where Fan Is Inset To
Coal Portal (I.e.. Highwall
Installation)
 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

Ventilation Ducting Crushing, Contusion, Fracture,

Slips, Trips, And Sprain Injuries
To Personnel

Ventilation Ducting Ducting Fails To Provide

Adequate Flow
Ventilation Ducting Ducting Fails To Provide
Adequate Flow

Ventilation Ducting Risk Of Explosion

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Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting

Auxiliary
Operation
Fan Single Unit Forcing
Booster
Operation
Fan, Single Fan Operation

Control of Heatings Environmental Monitoring Fan Construction

Main Forcing Fan Operation Outburst Zone ventilation 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)
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
Accumulations Are Capable Of
Being Expelled Into Active
Workings By Roof Falls 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
Provision of adequate flows in
unused workings
Provision of adequate ventilation
controls in unused workings

Sealing of unused workings

Inadequate Velocity Profile At Correct location of brattice intake
Face
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
Inadequate Velocity Profile At Correct location of brattice intake
Face Causes Localised
Concentrations Or Layering Correct location of vent duct
intake
Flammable gas auditing
Operating procedure
Provide adequate flow
Provision of auxiliary circulation safety bulletin 19
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
Ventilation System Draws Gas
From Goaf Edge Over Face
Equipment In Extraction Panels
Airflow In Coal Haulage Ways
Picks Up And Distributes Coal
Dust Through Workings
Failure Event In Sealed Area
Blows Out Seals And
Stopppings Contaminating Inbye resist failure
Intakes
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
Correct location of temporary
brattice stoppings
Correct location of ventilation
duct intake
Flammable gas auditing
Operating procedure
Ventilation system design
Combustible dust auditing
Inertization of deposited coal dust
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
Competence
Provision of adequate seals to
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
Waste Workings Or Goaves
Contaminate Intake Air

Intake airflow to travel free of old

and waste workings and goaves

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
High Ambient Surface Air Effective temperature auditing
Conditions Provision of adequate flow rates

Provision of air conditioning

Intake Air Contaminated By
Excessive Heat Inflows From
Equipment
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

Intake Air Contaminated By
Excessive Heat Inflows From
Strata
Excessive Pressure Differentials Care with use of bleeder and
Imposed Across Goaves And
Sealed Areas
System auditing
Temperature T.L.V.'s
Ventilation system design
Provision of adequate flow rates
Provision of air conditioning
System auditing
Temperature T.L.V.'s
Ventilation system design
back return ventilation systems
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
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

Failure Event In Sealed Area
Blows Out Stopping And Seals
Contaminating In Bye Intakes
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
Failure To Generate Adequate
Intake Flow
Intake Flow Incapable Of
Diluting Intake Strata Emissions Mine layout design
Provision of an intake and return
air path to each location requiring
ventilation
System auditing
System design
Limitation of intake length
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 To each working district
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 Overcasts access between intakes and
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
Controls And Allows Short
Circuiting
Regulators Wrongly Adjusted
Roof/Rib Falls Choke Airways
Short Circuiting Of Air From
Intakes To Returns
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
Construction of stoppings, doors
and overcasts to be sound
enough to resist damage from
pressure pulses from normal falls
of ground
Competence
Only competent personnel to
adjust regulators
System auditing
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
Airflow Insufficient To Control
Dust Production At Place

Dust suppression arrangements

on equipment/activities

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 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

Incorrect Placement Of Fans
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
Incorrect Sizing Of Fans Main ventilation current to point of
fans installation must always
exceed the combined open circuit
capacity of the fans
System auditing
System design
Incorrect Balancing Of Forcing Correct sizing of forcing and
And Exhausting Fan Capacities exhausting fan units
System auditing
System design
Bearing Failure In Motor Of Fan Bearing design/selections
Results In Frictional Ignition Fan design
Motor design
System auditing
System maintenance
Electrical Arc Ignites Flammable Area housekeeping
Material In Area Electrical design
Electrical maintenance
Electrical Arc Ignites Flammable
Material In Area

Electrical protection
Flammable Material Is Sucked Fan design
Into Fan And Becomes Fan performance auditing
Entangled Leading To Frictional Housekeeping
Ignition
Provision of intake grid
Fan Continues To Operate After Auditing of ventilation system
Main Ventilation Circuit Failure Auxiliary fan auditing
(Main Fan Failure Or Blockage Interlocking of auxiliary fan to
Of Returns) main ventilation circuit
performance
Maintenance of main ventilation
airways
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

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
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
Fan Restarted After Stoppage
Draws An Explosive Plug
Through And Causes Sparks
Inspection/monitoring for gas
prior to starting
Intake dilution control
Procedure for starting fan
Procedure to disperse gas
concentrations
Provision of gas sensor/cutoffs
Intake Of Duct Placed Too Close Operating procedure for fan in
To Goaf Edge During Extraction, extraction panel
And Draws In Goaf Gas Provision of gas sensor/cutoff
Fan operating procedure
Mining procedure
Provision of gas sensor/cutoff
Ducts Crushed And Closed By Duct installation procedure
Impact Of Fallen Coal, Rock Or Duct maintenance
Machinery System auditing
Fan Stoppage 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 Back Duct installation procedure
From Face To Create Correct Performance auditing
Velocity Profile
Leaky Duct Work At Face Duct installation procedure
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 Design of system

Imposed Pressure And Allows Reversion to exhausting system
Increased Emission Rates
And/Or Expansion
Electrical Arc From Fan Automatic fire protection devices
Equipment Ignites Nearby
Flammable Material Equipment design
Fire proofing of installation
Electrical Arc From Fan
Equipment Ignites Nearby
Flammable Material

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
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

Interlocking of fan to main surface

fans
Prohibition of operation unless
surface fans are running
Ventilation auditing
Starting Fan In Excessive Gas Auxiliary equipment design
Concentration With Associated Fan design
Sparking From Fan Or Electrical Fan maintenance
Fault
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
High Noise Levels In Vicinity Of Competence
Booster Fan Exposure limits
Fan design
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Personnel Come Into Contact Adequate guarding
With Rotating Parts Competence
Loose Material Sucked Into Fan Design of installation
Resulting In Damage Or General housekeeping to
Destruction minimise loose material
Provision of intake grids
Excess Leakage Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Installation design
Isolation door control
Fan Fails To Perform To Design Fan design
Output Fan performance auditing
Ventilation system design
Recirculation Through Fan Fan performance auditing
Maintenance of ventilation
controls in correct order
Ventilation system auditing
Ventilation system design
In The Event Of Fan Shutdown Installation design
Entire Air Path Is Blocked By Override for isolation doors to
Closed Isolation Doors allow main circuit to function
System monitoring and alarm
systems
One Or More Fans In The Auto shut down arrangements
Group Fail And Allow Fan installation performance
Recirculation Back Through monitoring
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
Brattice Line Holed By Fallen
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 Cross- Competence
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
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
Failure Sealing
DetectTakes Place
Heating In Mine design
Early Stages To Enable Effective Spontaneous combustion
Control auditing/monitoring
Ventilation system design
Premature Resort To Sealing
When Direct Attack On Heating
Was Possible
Difficulty In Obtaining
Representative Results For
Tube Or Portable Systems From
Behind Seals
Failure To Establish Action And
Alarm Levels
Failure to recognise delay in
monitor response times
Failure To Establish Background Competence
Status Conditions For Mine
Failure To Establish
Environmental Monitoring
Heating control procedure
Height location of sampling points
to limit layering effects
Location of sampling point 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
Competence
Interpretation of monitoring
results to establish mine norms
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
Limits for flammable gas
Location of monitor intakes on
machines
Alarm levels recognise monitoring safety bulletin 18
response delays
Maintenance, care and operation
of instruments
Establishment of system of
monitoring
Interpretation of results to
establish normal values
Recording of results
Competence
Failure To Establish
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.

Failure To Integrate Gas
Readings With Ventilation
Readings To Develop Absolute
Emission
Failure To Recognise Trends In
Results
Recording of results of
measurements
Competence
Integration of gas and ventilation
results
Ventilation readings to be
obtained at suitable locations to
enable integration
Competence
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 Location of monitor intakes on
Response machines
Machine Mounted Monitors Fail Competence
To Trip Machines 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
Held Instruments Causes
Erroneous Results
Malfunction Or Drift In Machine Calibration of monitors
Mounted Monitors Causes
Erroneous Results Or Failure
To Alarm And Trip
Calibration of instruments
Design of instruments
Frequency of calibration
Maintenance, care and operation
of instruments
Operator competence
Selection of instruments
Testing of instruments
Design of monitors
Frequency of calibration
Location of monitors
Malfunction Or Drift In Machine
Mounted Monitors Causes
Erroneous Results Or Failure
To Alarm And Trip

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
Give Erroneous Results

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 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 Booster Adequate ventilation
Or Auxiliary Fan Site Assembly procedure
Control of hot work
Ventilation auditing
Sparks From Hot Work Fall Into Assembly procedure
Unventilated Shaft Gas
Accumulation
Sparks From Hot Work Fall Into
Unventilated Shaft Gas Auditing of ventilation
Accumulation Control of hot work
Provision of temporary ventilation

Sparks From Hot Work Ignite Assembly procedure

Gas In Surface Fan Portal Auditing of ventilation
(Highwall Installation) 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 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
Personnel Struck Ranges Anti-blowout protection devices
By Material
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
Ignited
Gas Accumulates After
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 Strike At Outlet) Lightning protection at outlet to
surface
Shutdown and purge of system if
oxygen contamination occurs
Ranges Leak Gas monitoring in area
Range installation procedure
Range maintenance
Ranges not to be installed in to
working location intakes
Ventilation of area
Ranges Or Fittings Fail Due To Design of fittings
High Gas Pressures Design of ranges
Gas monitoring in area
Maintenance of system
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Collar shutoff valves
Impact Of Mobile Equipment Explosion protection of equipment

Gas sensing and shutdown

devices on equipment
Operating procedure for mobile
equipment in region of gas
ran7ges
Operator competence
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Adequate rib support
Roof Or Rib Falls Adequate roof support
Collar shutoff valves
Design of fittings
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By
Roof Or Rib Falls

Design of ranges
Maintenance of system
Post Drainage Of Goaf Drainage system shutdown linked
Removes Gas Faster Than It Is to monitoring
Emitted Allowing Air Ingress Monitoring of goaf gases near
Through Seals seals and in drainage ranges
Post drainage operating
procedure
Vented Gas Is Ignited At Outlet Heat detection activation of
inertant purge to outlet
Heat detection activation of
shutdown valves
Provision of accessible shutdown
valves
Ranges Leak Gas monitoring in area
Range installation procedure
Range maintenance
Ranges not to be installed in to
working location intakes
Ventilation of area
Ranges Or Fittings Fail Due To Design of fittings
High Gas Pressures Design of ranges
Gas monitoring in area
Maintenance of system
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Collar shutoff valves
Impact Of Mobile Equipment Explosion protection of equipment

Gas sensing and shutdown

Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Adequate rib support
Roof Or Rib Falls
Gas From Goaves And Former Complete knowledge of mine
Returns May Be Swept Into
Former Intakes, Completely
Changing Zones Of Explosion
Risk
Fan Stoppage Or Failure
Causes Reduction In Imposed
Ventilation Pressure Allowing
devices on equipment
Operating procedure for mobile
equipment in region of gas
ranges
Operator competence
Adequate roof support
Collar shutoff valves
Design of fittings
Design of ranges
Maintenance of system
ventilation design and
consequences of reversal
Monitoring of underground
atmosphere
Reversal operating procedure
Evacuation of personnel
Fan auditing and alarms
Ventilation Pressure Allowing
Gas To Gas To Expand In Blind
Goaves And/Or Emit More
Irrespirable Gas Outbursting
From Face Overcomes
Personnel
Force Of Outburst Destroys
Ventilation Controls
Flammable Gas Outbursting
From Face Is Ignited
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 Adequate ventilation of cavity
Excavated For Overcast Allows excavated
Gas To Accumulate And/Or
Layer
Limited Airway Cross Section
Chokes Air Flow
Overcast Allows Excessive
Leakage And Short Circuiting Of Adequate sealing of roof, floor
Air Flow
Fan maintenance to reduce risk
of stoppage/failure
Excess ventilation capacity to
rapidly control gas
Operating procedure
Outburst detection and alarm
devices
Provision of emergency fresh air
supply bases
Provision of oxygen self rescuers
Remote operation of equipment
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
Structure design
Competence
Erection procedure
Provision of harnesses and
guarding if necessary
Structure design
Adequate rib support
Adequate roof support
Competence
Excavation procedure
Competence
Gas auditing
Design of overcast
Erection procedure
Adequate sealing of joints
and rib junctions
Overcast Allows Excessive
Leakage And Short Circuiting Of
Air Flow
Competence
Design of overcast
Erection procedure
Overcast Fails Due To Pressure Competence
Pulse From Roof Falls Erection procedure
Overcast structure design
Recognition of wind blast
potential and effects
Overcast Is Comprised Of Overcast design
Highly Flammable Material If Selection of fire resistant material
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

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
Underground
When One Fan Shuts Down Air
Flows Are Deranged And
Reserved Due To Air Intake
Through It
With Fans In Operation
Required Air Flow And Pressure characteristic
Are Not Achieved
Noise From Scrubber Or
Extractor Exceeds Threshold
Limits
Machine Extractor/ Scrubber
Sets Up Recirculation In Face
Area
Goaf Seals Blown Out By Fall
With A Flush Of Gas Into
Adjacent Workings Which Is
Ignited
High Pressure Gas Builds Up
Behind Seals And Leaks Out
Contaminating Nearby
Atmosphere
Seals On Goaf Area Blown Out
By Fall In Goaf During Or After
Seal Erection, With Material
From Seals Striking Personnel
Seals To Control Heating Are
Completed But Conditions Of
Explodibility Behind Them Is Not
Known And Major Explosion
Results
Ventilation system design
Fan design
Monitoring of fan system
Provision of automatic isolation
doors
Detection of change in the mine
Fan design and selection
Fan performance auditing
Matching of installation to mine
characteristic
Allowable noise levels and doses
Limitation of exposure
Protective equipment
Scrubber/extractor design
Airflow to machine always to
exceed scrubber/extractor
capacity
Gas auditing
Machine shutdown linked to gas
monitor results
Scrubber/extractor design
Design of seals
Gas detection and shutdown
provisions on equipment affected
Integrity of seals to withstand
wind blast
Seals ventilated by return air
Integrity of seals
Post drainage of gas from goaf
Pressure relief arrangements
Seals ventilated by return air
Design of seals
Integrity of seals
Knowledge of goaf condition
Risk assessment on likelihood of
occurrence
Sealing procedure
Evacuation of personnel until
stable conditions exist behind
seals
Gas monitoring
Inertization of goaf
Provision of sampling
arrangements for sealed area
Explodibility Behind Them Is Not
Known And Major Explosion
Results

Seals To Control Heating Are
Erected Too Slowly, Allowing
Fire Outbreak And Ignition Of
Gas In Goaf
Seals To Control Heating Leak
Sufficiently To Enable Heating
To Continue With Risk Of
Delayed Explosion
Brick Stopping Collapses On
Personnel While Being
Constructed Or On Completion Site preparation
Falls Of Roof Or Rib Material
Strike Personnel During
Construction
Handling Mishaps While
Erecting Stoppings Or
Regulators
Material Used For Stopping Self Selection of fire resistant material
Heats
Stopping Is Comprised Of
Highly Flammable Material If
Heated
Stopping Allows Excessive
Leakage
Stopping Collapses Under
Imposed Pressure Differential Erection procedure
Stoppings Blow Down Due To
Pressure Pulse From Roof Falls Erection procedure
Sealing procedure
Goaf inertization during sealing
Provision of preparatory seals
Provision of stockpiles of sealing
material
Seal design
Sealing procedure
Competence
Monitoring of conditions behind
seals
Pressure equalisation on seals
Seal design
Sealing procedure
Ventilation system design
Competence
Erection procedure
Stopping design
Adequate rib support
Adequate roof support
Competence
Erection procedure
Competence
Erection procedure
Materials handling procedure
Selection of non self heating
material
Stopping design
Selection of fire resistant material
Stopping design
Adequate sealing of joints
Adequate sealing of roof, floor
and rib junctions
Competence
Erection procedure
Selection of materials
Stopping design
Competence
Stopping design
Competence
Stoppings Blow Down Due To
Pressure Pulse From Roof Falls
Noise Output From Fan
Exceeds Allowable Limits
Failure Of Power Supply Lines
For Any Reason E.g.. Lighting
Strike
Fan De-Blades Due To
Continuous Operation In Stall
Mode
Fan Drive Motor Fails
Fan Impellor Bearings Seize
Surface Fire Destroys Supply
Power Lines
Excessive Short Circuit Leakage Fan design
Through Fan Structure And
Connections (Gaps And
Corrosion)
Fan Blade Pitch Wrongly Set
Fan Characteristic Not Matched Competence
To Duty Requirement
Recognition of wind blast
potential and effects
Stopping design
Allowable noise levels and doses
Fan design
Fan silencers
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Alternative back up power supply
Monitoring/alarm system
Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Provision of emergency back-up
fan
Shutdown monitoring/protection
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
Fire protection of power lines
Fan inspection
Fan maintenance
Fan performance auditing
Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Safety Alert 268
Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Mine design
Ventilation circuit design
Fan Operates In Stall Region
Fan Performance Changes Due
To Dust Build Up On Blades And
In Housing
Fan Performance Progressively
Fails Due To Blade Erosion
Fan Surges Due To Water
Droplet Cloud In Upcast Shaft
Mine Characteristic Changes
Due To Blockage Through Falls
In Return Airway To Fan
Mine Characteristic Changes
Due To Failure Of Underground structures
Controls, E.g.. Failed Stoppings, Fan performance auditing
Open Doors, Etc.
Wrong Fan Speed
Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Ventilation circuit design
Fan inspection
Fan maintenance
Fan performance auditing
Fan inspection
Fan maintenance
Fan performance auditing
Water control in upcast shaft
Fan design
Fan performance auditing
Limitation of shaft air velocity
Shaft design
Water control in shaft
Fan performance auditing
Periodic inspection of return
airways
Repair of return airways
Design of underground control
Operating procedure for using
doors
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
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
Fan Due To Imposed Fan
Pressure Gradient

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 Fan System auditing
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
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