Hazard Database

Chief executive "Mining hazards database"
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Hazards associated with operations and m
Air Quality Blindshaft / raise boring Coal production
Electrical
Drifting operations Dust
(underground)
Explosive use Explosive use

Explosive tools
(surface) (underground)
General construction
Fitness for work Gas Management
(underground)
Ignition sources &

Highwall mining Hygiene
Spontaneous Combustion
Mobile equipment
Mine worker rehab Noise
(surface)
Risk management Safety management Sealing operations
Stockpiles, handling,
Strata control Sumps / drainage
dumping, reclaiming
Working env & Respirable

Working environment Working in / near water
Dust
Main activity areas

General mining hazards Surface hazards
ons and methods of controlling the hazards
al production Coal storage Communication services Confined space
Electrical
Equipment operation Explosions Explosive manufa
nderground)
xplosive use
Fatigue Feeders / reclaimers Fire
nderground)
ral construction Ground control / spoil dumps Hazardous chemicals Hazardous Manual
nderground)
tion sources & Irrespirable atmosphere Mechanical

Lighting
neous Combustion operations (Transport & Oth
Noise Personal protective equipment Physiological Radiation
ing operations Shaft sinking Sips and trips Stored energy
Mining Equipment
mps / drainage Trenching Mine Vent & Gas Dr
Underground
Emergency Resp
ng in / near water Working near fixed equipment Working near Highwalls
(Underground
ds Underground hazards
hazards
Emergency Response
Confined spaces Dredging (Surface)
Explosive manufacture Explosive mixture sources
Fire Fire fighting
Hazardous Manual Tasks Heat
Mechanical
Mine design & Inrush Control
(Transport & Other)
Radiation Restricted items
Stored energy Stockpiles
Mine Vent & Gas Drainage Vibration
Emergency Response Mechanical (Surface)

(Underground)
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Air Quality Dust Fatigue Fitness for work Hazardous chemicals
Hazardous Manual Tasks Heat Hygiene Lighting Mine worker rehab
Personal protective
Noise Physiological Radiation Risk management
equipment
Safety management Slipping and tripping Working env & Respirable

Stored energy Vibration
Dust
Working near fixed Working Near Highwalls

Working in / near water
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Equipment operation Emergency Response

Dredging
(Surface)
Explosive manufacture Explosive tools Mechanical (Surface) Explosions
Stockpiles, handling,
Feeders / reclaimers Non-mobile equipment Ground control / spoil
Highwall mining dumping, reclaiming
(bins, buildings) dumps
Stockpiles Trenching Tailings dam / dumps Sumps / drainage Mobile equipment

(surface)
Explosive use
(surface)
Confined spaces
Underground Hazards Go to
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Blindshaft / raise boring Coal production Coal storage Shaft sinking Emergency Response
(Underground)
Electrical Communication services Explosive use Irrespirable atmosphere

(underground) (underground) operations Gas Management
Mechanical General U/G construction Drifting operations Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
(Transport & Other)
Restricted items Sealing operations Ignition sources &

Fire fighting Spontaneous Combustion
Strata control
Explosive mixture sources

Safety alerts
Alert no. Web link Title Links to hazard worksheets
368 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiInrush from ventilation shaft Mine Design & Inrush Control
367 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorker receives flash burns while repairing fuel tank on loader Fire
366 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiRetractable access ladders Equipment operation
365 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiSerious injury to worker involving a mobile screening plant Mechanical
364 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busin
Fatal incident when excavator engulfed after pit wall failure Working near Highwalls
363 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWelded flange failure on SMBS pump Vibration
Fatal incident as bulldozer overturns into pit Working near Highwalls
361 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiSerious accident involving an articulated water cart Equipment operation
360 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorker survives irrespirable atmosphere Irrespirable atmosphere opertns
Fatality involving a quarry plant operator Working near fixed equipment
Fatality involving an articulated dump truck Equipment operation
357 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiSouth African copper mine conveyor fire Fire
356 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiVehicle roll-overs Equipment operation
Grader falls off low loader Equipment operation
354 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiPersons and mobile plant falling over edges Working near Highwalls
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353 Front wheels of integrated tool carrier lifted off ground during boom emergency
lowering Equipment operation
Potential variability in methane monitoring capabilities Explosive Mixture Sources
351 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWelding machine incidents Electrical
350 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiControl of ERZ Controller (Deputy) keys Ventilation
349 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiInrush from raisebore hole Blind Shaft, Raise Boring
348
347
https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiCoal mine worker fatally injured performing maintenance on a large excavator bucket Stored Energy
346 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiSlurry pump explosion Stored Energy
345 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiTruck driven from Go-line with turbo timer activated Mobile Equipment
Worker injured due to ineffective isolation Mechanical
343 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busHot work on sealed components/voids Stored Energy
342 Loader reversed over light vehicle
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Mobile Equipment
341 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-and-bulletins/mines-safety/mobile-equipment-operator-injured-when-seat-belt-failed
Mobile equipment operator injured when seat belt failed Equipment operation
340 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiDrill hole compressed air injection Stored Energy
339 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiGround collapse while surface drilling Working Environment
Electrical protection batteries discharging Electrical (surface)
337 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiEthylene and carbon monoxide fed into sealed areas of a mine Sealing Operation
Shaft filling incident
Driver thrown from cab in articulated truck roll over Mobile Equipment
334 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiEarthmover tyre and rims Mobile Equipment
333 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiOpal mining fatality Trenching
332 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiAbrasive blasting incident PPE
Fatality involving chain feeder at a wash plant ManualTasks
330 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiMiner struck by rockfall at a development face Strata Control
329 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiIssues with the use of semi-conductive insulation Electrical (surface)
328 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorking under a stope bridge
327 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busUncontrolled engine shutdown on a dump truck Mobile Equipment
Serious leg injuries from unrestrained drill rig break-out wrench Stored Energy
325 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiContract coal mine worker suffers cardiac arrest Fitness for duty
323 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorker injured by a discharging fire suppression cylinder Stored Energy

322 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorker injured in Pugmill Non Mobile Equip,
High pressure water jet injection injury Stored Energy
320 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininRock from loading shovel smashes rear window of dozer Mobile equipment
319 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining
Dragline and cable tractor interaction Mobile equipment
Mobile mixing unit explosives truck rollover Explosive use (surface)
317 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininDust sampling pumps used in underground coal mines Electrical (underground)
316
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Working from rills General construction (underground)
Damaged cable results in feeder breaker fire Electrical (underground)
Fatal accident following rib failure in an underground coal mine Shaft sinking
Serious accident at longwall maingate AFC drive Mining equipment underground
Missing exploration worker Safety Management
Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Management
Arc flash and blast when 1000V circuit breaker reset Electrical
304
Fatal accident in an irrespirable atmosphere Irrespirable atmosphere operations
Imported electrical equipment standards Electrical Surface
005 Office of the Commissioner - 2013-14 shaping up to be a dangerous year for mining
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contractors. It doesn’t have to be. Safety Management
Report raises concerns about false mining training qualifications Risk Management
301 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininAccess between primary and secondary escapeways Mine Design
Failure of Normet Charmec carrier basket tilt cylinder Mobile Equipment
Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Mobile Equipment (surface)
Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Explosions (surface)
297 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininUnplanned movement of material in ROM hopper Stockpiles
Aerosol propellant ignition Working Environment
Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase Mobile Equipment
294 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/
Fatality involving front end loader Mobile Equipment
Failure to implement controls: blast exclusion zone Stored Energy
004 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-
Office of the Commissioner - Occupational noise Noise_Hearing Loss
Rear dump truck collision and fatigue Fatigue
Fatality on a minesite Working near fixed equipment
Alloy rim cracking and failure Mobile Equipment (surface)
Coal mine worker hit by loose discharge hose Risk Management
Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Risk Management
Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Fitness for Duty
Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Haz Subs
Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen® Chieftain 2-deck screening plants Stored Energy
Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Working Environment
Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Working Environment
Emergency refuge bay explosion Explosive Mixture Sources
Park safely to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement Mobile Equipment
Articulated dump truck rollover Mobile Equipment
Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Stored Energy
Rear boom arm pivot failure on load haul dump unit Mobile Equipment
Hydraulic hoses fail on excavator boom Stored Energy
Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Working Environment
Longwall fluid-injection injury Stored Energy
270 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininManaging underground coal mine contractors Provision of Services
269 Potential contamination of underground mine ventilation by blast fumes generated at

an open-cut mine Contaminated Air
Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Provision of Services
Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Stored Energy
266 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininManaging hot-seat changeovers Working Environment
Blast exclusion zones Stored Energy
Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units ManualTasks
Office of the Commissioner - Earthmover tyre and rim safety Stored Energy
Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping Mobile Equipment
Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine systems Mining equipment underground
Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer Mechanical (Surface)
Rail safety at coal mines Light Vehicles
Fire on an underground loader Ignition sources & Spon Comb
Electric shocks from welding equipment Electrical (surface)
Safe operation of light vehicles Light Vehicles
Injury while working from a loader bucket Working at Heights
Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Stored Energy
Trucks tipping over the edge Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
Driving while fatigued Fatigue
Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom Mining equipment underground
Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly Stored Energy
Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces Electrical (surface)
Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Stored Energy
Rear dump truck drives over light vehicle Mobile Equipment
233 Risk of nervous system disorder from inhaling electrical cleaning solvent vapours
https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/minincontaining 1 Bromopropane Haz Subs
Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Mobile Equipment (surface)
Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Electrical (surface)
Fatal accident - loader enters open stope Mining equipment underground
Flushing canister bursts Stored Energy
Apprentice injured while maintaining mobile crusher Feeders-Reclaimers
Flameproof alternator electrical protection systems Electrical
Arcing fault causes flash burns and equipment damage Electrical (surface)
Man basket security Working at Heights
Fatal impact of light vehicle into rear of heavy vehicle Mobile Equipment (surface)
217 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online
Unplanned movement of towed equipment Mobile Equipment (surface)
216 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-t
Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Mobile Equipment (surface)
215 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulletin/alerts-bulletins/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/gate-valve-failure
6 inch gate valve failure Mechanical
Uncontrolled acceleration of light vehicle when 2-way radio was used Light Vehicles
Fatal crush injury on exploration site Mobile Equipment (surface)
Light vehicle rim cracking Mobile Equipment (surface)
Dozer falls from bench Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
Contamination of fresh/potable water supply Hygiene
Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Mobile Equipment (surface)
Recent electrical equipment failures and workmanship issues Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
206 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininCrushed between mobile equipment Mining equipment underground
Heavy and light vehicle interaction Mobile Equipment (surface)
Machinery operating zones Mechanical
Fatality involving mobile crushing plant Stored Energy
Capsized pump pontoon Working in, near water
Management of contractors and contractors' obligations Risk Management
Product recall: City Technology 4CF Carbon Monoxide Sensor Gas Management
Mine worker suffers chemical burns to eyes due to high pressure fluid release Haz Subs
Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Mobile Equipment (surface)
Failure of co-disposal basalt-lined 'Y' piece Stored Energy
Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Mobile Equipment (surface)
Failures of flameproof plug and receptacle Coal Production
Vehicle/mobile plant support stands Mobile Equipment (surface)
Failure of lifeline/fall arrest equipment Working Environment
Hand crushed in longwall Bretby cable handler Coal Production
Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Light vehicle / heavy vehicle interaction Mobile Equipment (surface)
Mobile crib hut blown over during storm Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
Mine worker contacts 11kV overhead powerline Electrical (surface)
Rubber tyred equipment Mobile Equipment
Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 series 1 wheel loader Equipment operation
Uncontrolled rock fall from a dig face Strata Control (OC)
Stored energy while manual handling Stored Energy
Strata support failure Strata Control
Incorrect isolation of conveyor Non Mobile Equip, Bins, Build
162 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-bulletins-search-tool/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/shuttle-car-lunged-forward
Shuttle car lunged forward Mining equipment underground
Machinery "no go" zones Mining equipment underground
Compressed air pipeline failure Mechanical
Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline Mechanical (Surface)
Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Trailing cable damage at longwall midface Electrical
Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities Stored Energy
Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories Mechanical
Legionnaires' disease Hygiene
Park brake failure, truck rolls away Equipment operation
Oil filled circuit breaker failure Electrical (surface)
High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars Mining equipment underground
Vehicle loading cranes - operating hazards Mechanical (Surface)
Fire on a personnel transport vehicle Mining equipment underground
Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure Mechanical (Surface)
Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray Mechanical (Surface)
Monorail incident Mechanical (Surface)
Theft of explosives Explosives Use (Surface)
Dump truck steering becomes inoperative Equipment operation
Tyre handler clamping fork failure Mechanical (Surface)
Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails Mechanical (Surface)
Fatal fire at quarry residence
Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit Equipment operation
Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured Mobile Equipment
Ventilation control devices Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
Fixed grinder wheel failure Mechanical (Surface)
Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Mechanical
Conveyor inspections Mechanical
Detection of methane layering Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
Conveyor collapses due to rope failure Stockpiles
Swivel gantry collapse
Injury to driller from flying materials from drill hole Stored Energy
Serious Injury To Two Persons While Cleaning Car Body of an Excavator Mobile Equipment
Underground loader electrical fault Mechanical
116 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busCare with neutral-connected impedance systems Electrical (surface)
Forklift tyne frame failure Mobile Equipment
114 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-bulletins-search-tool/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/hoist-rope-failure-injures-visitor
Hoist rope failure injures visitor Mechanical (Surface)
Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings Mechanical
Fire at an M I B C pump Electrical (surface)
Ten year old injured at his father's quarry Working near fixed equipment
Bare electrical conductors Electrical
Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Electrical (surface)
Gas barbecue safety Explosions (surface)
Rear hub failure and subsequent fire Mechanical (Surface)
Disabled safety shut down circuit Mining equipment underground
'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Electrical (surface)
Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Electrical (surface)
Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Electrical (surface)
Articulated water truck rolls over Mobile Equipment (surface)
Quick release victaulic pipe couplings without safety clips could be deadly Stored Energy
Eye penetration injury whilst grinding Mechanical (Surface)
Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck Equipment operation
Inappropriate safety props Mobile Equipment (surface)
Restricting access to hazardous areas - how important are safety rills/berms? Working near Highwalls
Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Explosive Mixture Sources
Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Explosive Mixture Sources
Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Coal Production
Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants Equipment operation
Electric shock from nylon jacket Electrical
Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Working Environment
Gloving of roof bolts Strata Control
Sulphide dust Explosives Use
Incorrect truck service manual Working Environment
Fire in multi-floor screen house Working Environment
Mobile crane drops load Equipment Operation
Underground vehicle engine flame Mining equipment underground
Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
Failure of an isolation device Equipment Operation
Exposure to UV radiation from mercury vapour lamp Radiation
Exothermic jointing kits Working Environment
Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Working Environment
Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Mobile Equipment (surface)
Dumping over tip heads Ground Control - Spoil dumps
Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Mechanical
Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Electrical (surface)
Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Electrical
Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Explosives Use (surface)
Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Electrical (surface)
Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Mobile Equipment (surface)
Contractor struck by bull gear cover Safety Management
Drill rig feed table cracks Equipment Operation
Hose drum weighing 10 kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Mobile Equipment (surface)
Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Working Environment
Amputation of part of thumb Safety Management
Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes an 18 kg projectile Stored Energy
Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Explosives Use
Electric shock from circuit breaker test Electrical (surface)
Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Stored Energy
Welding around borehole Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
57 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulletin/alerts-bulletins/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/dragline-operation-when-personnel-in-pit
Dragline operation when personnel in pit Mobile Equipment (surface)
Eimco 913 lhd runaway Mechanical
Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Mechanical
Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Mechanical
Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Mobile Equipment (surface)
Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection Working Environment
FEAS canister fire suppression system failure Safety Management
Buried 11Kv cable damaged Electrical (surface)
49 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininCommunication with emergency services Emergency Response (Surface)
Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground Electrical (surface)
47 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininEmergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Gecko's damage switchboard Electrical (surface)
Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Strata Control
Exposed live conductors underground Electrical
Non-compliant back to back coupler Working Environment
Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope Mechanical
Semi-trailer tips over on side Mobile Equipment
Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket Mechanical (Surface)
Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Electrical (surface)
Remote control malfunction Mechanical
Blasting incident - high potential Explosives Use (surface)
Faulty ladders and emergency procedures Working Environment
33 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mininCheck energy sources isolated before work commences Mechanical
Aluminium gas cylinders Restricted items
Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Mechanical
Electric motor overheats Vibration
Tyre rim assembly blew apart Mobile Equipment (surface)
Mobile crane splits in two Mobile Equipment
On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality Equipment operation
Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Mechanical
Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Ignition Sources & Spon Comb
Safe working positions Mechanical
Arm caught in machinery Mechanical
Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Ground Control-Spoil Dumps
Unplanned movement of equipment Working Environment
Look after electrical protection back-up batteries Electrical (surface)
Wire feed unit welder energised the job Electrical (surface)
13 metre fall off bosun's chair down mine shaft Working Environment
Correct use of porta-powers Stored Energy
Hydraulic ram failure Mechanical
Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Mining equipment underground
Safe use of manboxes Working at Heights
Performance of electrical work Electrical (surface)
FRAS hose rupture Mechanical
Hydraulic ram failure Mechanical
Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Equipment Operation
Highwall pump incident Working near Highwalls
Toe amputation by drill string Mechanical
Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Working near Highwalls
Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Electrical (surface)
Coal reclaim tunnel incident S-pile, Handling, Dump, Reclaim
M8750 dragline hit franna crane Equipment Operation
Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Equipment Operation
Flammable gas demands constant vigilance Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
Failure to isolate compressed air line Stored Energy
Safety bulletins
Bulletin no. Web link Title Links to hazard worksheets
184 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safStorm season 2019

183 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safe
Use of compressed air for cleaning Dust
182 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safEngineering and maintenance of mobile plant braking systems Transport
Using non-slewing mobile cranes Equipment operation
180 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safet
Mine ERZ Controller sustains injuries trapped by an airlock door Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
Overload protection in lifting gear Mechanical
Potable water on mine sites Hygiene
177 Anchoring of temporary building structures
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Lightning strikes on rubber-tyred vehicles Stored Energy
Miner struck by rockfall at development face Strata Control
Elastic springback in plates on equipment Mechanical
Fatality involving hitachi LX 100 series 1 wheel loader Equipment operation
Articulated truck rollovers Equipment operation
168 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safSeismic emergency response and preparedness Emergency Response
Coal mine worker struck by coal from a longwall face Strata Control
166 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safPreventing supply of asbestos goods or materials containing asbestos to Queensland mines and quarries Dust
Assessing personal dust exposures during maintenance, production support and non-routine work activities Dust
Circumferential failure of lockrings Stored Energy
Safety and health management system elements and guidance for effective risk management of fatigue Fatigue
Mobile equipment collisions Mobile Equipment
Applicability of texts,standards,guidelines,and codes to safety and health management systems
Supporting Telstra and other carrier communication networks
159 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safManaging rockfall hazards at development headings Strata Control
Fixed plant and mobile equipment fires on surface coal mines Mobile Equipment
Ageing electrical switchgear Electrical (surface)
Maintenance of fire protection equipment Stored Energy
Handling and management of surface trailing cables Electrical (surface)
151 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healt
Preventing dust-related lung diseases Dust
Exploding lead acid batteries Explosions (surface)
149 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal
Emergency response plans
4 bolt primary roof support patterns Coal production
Highwall failures Highwall mining
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile equipment Working Environment
Drowning hazards in open excavations Mine Design
Risk management of high pressure fluids and gases Stored Energy
Employee injured while working in remote location Risk Management
Storm season is coming - Get Ready! Risk Management
Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Electrical (surface)
Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Mobile Equipment
134 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-hea
Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of roadway dust General Underground construction
133 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtPreventing serious hand injuries Manual Handling
132 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-bulletins-search-tool/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/xanthates-in-mining
Xanthates in mining Hazardous Substances
131 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health
Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Mobile Equipment
130 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtDistraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Mobile Equipment
Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Working Environment
126 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Storm season is coming - be prepared! Risk Management
122 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Drowning hazards at mines Mine Design
120 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Contaminated Air
119 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Ignition Sources
118 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtWorking safely with tyres: highway-style trailer haulage Mobile Equipment
117 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtPressure build up in silos Working Environment
115 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Risk management of heat exposure in mining Radiation
114 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Storm season is coming — be prepared! Risk Management
113 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Equipment fires, investigation and response Safety Management
112 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtMine road safety Safety Management
111 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Health risks of smoking synthetic cannabinoids Fitness for Duty
109 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtPreventing excavators from rolling over Safety Management
108 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtExploration permits for coal (EPC) legislative requirements
107 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtConstruction of seals
106 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtRecall of faulty Bulbeck 4.5 and 9 kg fire extinguishers
105 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-hea Safety and health management system - water management plans
104 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Resuming operations after severe weather Working in, near water
103 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtIntegrity testing of earthmover rims Mobile Equipment
102 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Severe weather preparedness Risk Management
101 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Mobile Equipment
100 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtRetrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms
99 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle roll-over
95 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Electrical (surface)
94 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Excessive watering of haul-roads
93 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtSunlight and other UV radiation risk management Exposure to heat
92 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Severe weather events
91 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtHeat stress Exposure to heat
90 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Brake problems on on-highway trucks at mines Mobile Equipment
89 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Underground coal mines - diesel engine inlet manifold flame trap issue
88 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtManagement of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Dust
87 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Duty of care to mine workers in camps or on-site accommodation
86 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtFires on mine sites Fire
85 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtSelf-contained self-rescuer malfunction
84 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Construction work on mines & quarries
83 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtDiesel engine - turbocharger fires Fire
82 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtProduct alert/recall
81 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Lessons of mine segregation must be applied
79 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtActivities on narrow benches at mines and quarries
78 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtFlood recovery in mines Working in, near water
77 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Earthmover tyre and rim safety
76 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtThe presence of chrysotile (white asbestos) in brake and clutch linings Dust
74 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Isocyanates from 2-pack paints and use of polyurethane resins in mining
73 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Switchboard incoming supply hazards Electrical (surface)
72 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtShock from an electrostatic discharge
70 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Hazards of stored energy Stored Energy
68 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtEarth fault current limiter parameters
67 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Managing high pressure fluids and gases
65 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-bulletins-search-tool/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/shuttle-car-cable-hazards-underground-coal-mines
Shuttle car cable hazards - underground coal mines
63 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtIntegrated tool carrier risk management
61 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Contaminated Air
60 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Trailing cable management - cable towers
59 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Reliable communications systems for remote mines Provision of Services
58 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Audible alarms on mobile equipment
55 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtVehicles hitting overhead powerlines Electrical (surface)
54 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtSafety and maximisation of tyre life
52 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtFirst aid and medical treatment for the injured
50 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtUse of retro-reflective tape on work clothing
49 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtIsolation of plant containing stored energy Stored Energy
Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity
47 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtTyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions
46 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Mobile equipment access
45 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines
44 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtManufacturers' bulletins Safety Management
43 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Electrical
42 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtResidual current devices (RCD) (earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB)) Working Environment
41 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Working on compressed air lines
40 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Testing of conveyor pull wire activated emergency stops
39 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healt24 volt high intensity discharge lights
37 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Unsecured flooring on walkways
36 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulle
Managing visitor safety Safety Management
Excavation edge protection
34 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtLight vehicle incidents Mobile Equipment (surface)
33 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullRigger hurled to ground by runaway cable
Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators
Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites Equipment Operation
28 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullReject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
27 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullEnergy sources include capacitors
26 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullSwitchboards - exposed live parts Electrical (surface)
Fitness for work Fitness for Duty
24 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck
23 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtEffect of electric field stress on cable terminations
22 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullSiemens photo-flex EPV cable
Incidents of snapping of downlines
20 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulletin/alerts-bulletins/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/hazardous-substances-material-safety-data-sheets-and-labelling
Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling
19 Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation
https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulletin/alerts-bulletins/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/place-change-maintaining-adequate-ventilation Ventilation
18 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullMethane gas monitor response times Ventilation
Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity
16 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-bulletins-search-tool/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/control-purchased-or-hired-equipment
Control of purchased or hired equipment Safety Management
15 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtControl of visitors/contractors at quarries
14 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullet
Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Strata Control
13 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullHazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Hazardous Substances
12 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullManaging the risk at unsupervised mine sites Safety Management
11 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Use of restraining devices on hoses
10 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullUse of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes
9 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-healtFall hazard from quarry trucks
8 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullUncontrolled movement of vehicles
7 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullContractors equipment - compliance issues #2
6 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bullHandling and management of surface trailing cables
Information from high safety risks
4 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bul Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground
3 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bul Underground opal mines - possible water inrush from nearby opencuts
Recent fatalities at mines
1 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety-and-heal Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings
Significant incident reports
Incident no. Web link Title Links to hazard worksheets
81 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mi
Drill rig rollover Equipment Operation
78 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safet
Longwall shearer frictional ignition hazard Ignition Sources
Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock General Construction Underground
76 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safety
Fatality involving water truck Equipment operation
Falling borehole pump causes uncontrolled movement of cables and cable reels Stored Energy
Lifting lug failure Equipment Operation
Serious injury - hydraulic torque wrench Stored Energy
Driller's feet crushed in drill foot clamps Stored Energy
Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Mine Design
Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Electrical (surface)
67 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safeSevere burns received from dewatering pump Equipment operation
Crane rope breaks while anti two-block overridden Equipment Operation
Structural collapse of bin hopper Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope
Failure of a quick hitch mechanism
Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Explosives Use (Surface)
Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Electrical
Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Manual Handling
Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1
Penetration into concealed services - buildings and structures
Drill string falls from production hole Mechanical
Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Hazardous Substances
Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Mechanical
Collapse of pit wall Ground Control - Spoil dumps
Struck on head by build-up of rust Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Explosives Use
Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Stored Energy
Failure of exploration drill rig mast Equipment Operation
Partial burial of bobcat Transport
Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Mobile Equipment (surface)
Steering failure of rear dump truck Equipment Operation
44 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safeExcavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Electrical (surface)
43 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safeTwo men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Mechanical
Rollover of rear dump truck Stockpiles
Tele-remote loader out of control
Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Ground Control - Spoil dumps
Teenager fell down opal mine shaft
Dozer runs over light vehicle Mobile Equipment (surface)
Serious injury flyrock accident
Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Explosives Use (Surface)
Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Equipment Operation
Drill rig tips over into water ditch Working in, near water
Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook
Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin
31 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools
Use of polycarbonate windscreens Equipment Operation
30 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/safeEquipment automatic operation can be hazardous
29 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/
Electric motor blows up
28 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/a
Overload failure of a lifting device Mechanical
27 https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/online-tools/alert-bulletin/alerts-bulletins/alerts-bulletins-search/alerts-bulletins/mines-safety/mine-worker-crushed-under-rear-dump-tray
Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray
Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Ground Control - Spoil dumps
Protect your protection circuitry
Operator receives shock from overhead crane
Non-compliant flame proof motor Mechanical
Noxious gas hazard in an opencut coal mine Working Environment
Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Non Mobile Equip, bins, buildings
Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Fitness for Duty
Non-mining fatality: Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Ground Control - Spoil dumps
Backfill barricade failure Mine Design
Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Mobile Equipment (surface)
Unsealed exploration bore hole
Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass
Unplanned ignition of fumes
Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Mobile Equipment (surface)
Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Mechanical
Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig
Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Strata Control
Severe burns received from dewatering pump
Fire on diesel electric truck Mobile Equipment (surface)
Disc on angle grinder shatters
Light vehicle crashes over highwall
Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator
Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil
ROPS with seat belt saves lives Mobile Equipment (surface)
Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack
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 Blast crew affected by vapours from acid spill Significant Incident ReporSurface
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 80 Exothermic jointing kits Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 112 Fire at an M I B C pump Safety Alert CHPP
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 87 Fire in multi-floor screen house Safety Alert Surface
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 20 Hazardous substances material safety data sheets and labelling Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 285 Inappropriate use of pre-workout supplements Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 74 Isocyanates from 2-pack paints and use of polyurethane resins in mining Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 196 Mine worker suffers chemical burns to eyes due to high pressure fluid release Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 269 Potential contamination of underground mine ventilation by blast fumes generated at an open-cut mine Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 139 Risk management of high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 85 Self-contained self-rescuer malfunction Safety Bulletin Underground
Chemical (use of /or exposure to) 284 Severe acid burns to foot as drain collapses Safety Alert General/Surface
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 88 Management of dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) Safety Bulletin All
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 233 Risk of nervous system disorder fromManualTasks Safety Alert All
Chemical (use of/or exposure to) 132 Xanthates in mining Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 39 24 volt high intensity discharge lights Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 308 Arc flash and blast when 1000V circuit breaker reset Safety Alert All
Electrical 231 Arc flash injuries received from 22kV ring main unit Safety Alert All
Electrical 220 Arcing fault causes flash burns and equipment damage Safety Alert All
Electrical 45 Articulated water truck rolls over Safety Alert All
Electrical 48 Broken 66Kv overhead aerial falls to the ground Safety Alert Surface
Electrical 50 Buried 11Kv cable damaged Safety Alert All
Electrical 116 Care with neutral-connected impedance systems Safety Alert All
Electrical 33 Check energy sources isolated before work commences Safety Alert All
Electrical 315 Damaged cable results in feeder breaker fire Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 317 Dust sampling pumps used in underground coal mines Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 68 Earth fault current limiter parameters Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 23 Effect of electric field stress on cable terminations Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 30 Electric motor overheats Safety Alert All
Electrical 61 Electric shock from circuit breaker test Safety Alert All
Electrical 92 Electric shock from nylon jacket Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 52 Electric shock: high resistance decontactor earth connection Safety Alert All
Electrical 253 Electric shocks from welding equipment Safety Alert All
Electrical 25 Electrical enclosure over temperature protection. Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 242 Electrical shocks from laboratory ovens/furnaces Safety Alert All
Electrical 103 Excavator damages buried 11,000V cable Safety Alert All
Electrical 74 Exposed live 11Kv cable plug Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 43 Exposed live conductors underground Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 81 Exposure to UV radiation from mercury vapour lamp Safety Alert All
Electrical 82 Failure of an isolation device Safety Alert All
Electrical 72 Failure to properly isolate electrical conductors Safety Alert All
Electrical 189 Failures of flameproof plug and receptacle Safety Alert All
Electrical 104 Fault on 11,000V trailing cable Safety Alert All
Electrical 43 Flameproof enclosures - damage to windows Safety Bulletin Underground
Electrical 6 Handling and management of surface trailing cables Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 264 Hazard of backfeed on some UPS units Safety Alert All
Electrical 303 Imported electrical equipment standards Safety Alert All
Electrical 61 Incorrect wiring of pilot wire circuit Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Electrical 20 Look after electrical protection back-up batteries Safety Alert All
Electrical 55 Managing high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 136 Mine and quarry electrical installation design expectations Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 174 Mine worker contacts 11kV overhead powerline Safety Alert All
Electrical 42 Non-compliant back to back coupler Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 23 Non-compliant flame proof motor Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Electrical 149 Oil filled circuit breaker failure Safety Alert All
Electrical 58 Penetration into concealed services - buildings and structures Significant Incident ReporAll
Electrical 13 Performance of electrical work Safety Alert Metal
Electrical 75 Recent 1000 volt circuit breaker failures Safety Alert All
Electrical 207 Recent electrical equipment failures and workmanship issues Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 17 Reporting of incidents and accidents involving electricity Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 42 Residual current devices (RCD) (earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB)) Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 72 Shock from an electrostatic discharge Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 22 Siemens photo-flex EPV cable Safety Bulletin Surface
Electrical 73 Switchboard incoming supply hazards Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 157 Trailing cable damage at longwall midface Safety Alert Underground
Electrical 60 Trailing cable management - cable towers Safety Bulletin All
Electrical 109 Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Safety Alert All
Electrical 6 Welding electric shock: equipment and practice Safety Alert Surface
Electrical 19 Wire feed unit welder energised the job Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 148 4 bolt primary roof support patterns Safety Bulletin Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 215 6 inch gate valve failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 287 Alloy rim cracking and failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 21 Catastrophic failure of CIP leach tank Significant Incident ReporMetal
Equipment/Structural Failure 282 Catastrophic structural failure of excavator boom Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 121 Conveyor collapses due to rope failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 66 Cracks in steering ball joints on rear dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 68 Drill rig feed table cracks Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 192 Dump truck brake failure and rollover at escape ramp Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 138 Employee injured while working in remote location Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 27 Energy sources include capacitors Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 63 Failure of a quick hitch mechanism Significant Incident ReporAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 193 Failure of co-disposal basalt-lined 'Y' piece Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 14 Failure of 'cuttable' rib bolts Safety Bulletin Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 49 Failure of exploration drill rig mast Significant Incident ReporExploration
Equipment/Structural Failure 184 Failure of lifeline/fall arrest equipment Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 113 Failure of plastic compressed air pipe fittings Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 74 Falling borehole pump causes uncontrolled movement of cables and cable reels Significant Incident ReporAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 313 Fatal accident following rib failure in an underground coal mine Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 136 Fatal injury to prime mover operator as rim assembly fails Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 131 Fatigue failure of drill mast bolts Safety Bulletin All
Equipment/Structural Failure 51 FEAS canister fire suppression system failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 126 Fixed grinder wheel failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 221 Flameproof alternator electrical protection systems Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 12 FRAS hose rupture Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 60 Injury due to sudden fracture of spanner Significant Incident ReporAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 243 Injury while working on jaw crusher spring assembly Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 72 Lifting lug failure Significant Incident ReporAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 211 Light vehicle rim cracking Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 299 Load falls from crane hook causing fatal head injury Safety Alert Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 86 Mobile crane drops load Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 28 Mobile crane splits in two Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 177 Mobile crib hut blown over during storm Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 198 Product recall: City Technology 4CF Carbon Monoxide Sensor Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 28 Reject bin collapses due to mechanical impact Safety Bulletin Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 283 Screenbox flywheel failures on Powerscreen® Chieftain 2-deck screening plants Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 9 Severe burns received from dewatering pump Significant Incident ReporMetal
Equipment/Structural Failure 26 Shuttle-car loss of steering control threatens pedestrian Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 99 Steering tie-rod failure in dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 65 Structural collapse of bin hopper Significant Incident ReporAll
Equipment/Structural Failure 26 Switchboards - exposed live parts Safety Bulletin Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 120 Swivel gantry collapse Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 34 Transformer primary protection fails to isolate fault Safety Alert Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 91 Trip switch defeated on pug mill chamber Safety Alert Metal
Equipment/Structural Failure 275 Tyre blast air catches three maintenance personnel Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 138 Tyre handler clamping fork failure Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 29 Tyre rim assembly blew apart Safety Alert Surface
Equipment/Structural Failure 268 Unauthorised use of auxiliary fan Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 187 Vehicle/mobile plant support stands Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 83 Violent tyre rupture on dump truck Safety Alert All
Equipment/Structural Failure 316 Working from rills Safety Alert Underground
Equipment/Structural Failure 118 Working safely with tyres: highway-style trailer haulage Safety Bulletin All
Explosion 73 Aerosol can explodes due to exposure to heat Safety Alert Surface
Explosion 150 Exploding lead acid batteries Safety Bulletin All
Explosion 298 Explosion in an industrial vacuum truck Safety Alert All
Explosion 224 Flushing canister bursts Safety Alert All
Explosion 13 Hazards from use and storage of aerosol containers Safety Bulletin All
Explosion 134 Review of Queensland underground coal mines' stone dust application and sampling and analysis of roadway dust Safety Bulletin Underground
Explosion 68 Severe burns received from 11kV arc flash explosion Significant Incident ReporAll
Explosion 47 Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions Safety Bulletin Surface
Explosion 127 Ventilation control devices Safety Alert Underground
Falling/Flying Material 265 Blast exclusion zones Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 71 Blast hole drill carousel stem lock failure Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 145 Burns from hot radiator fluid after oil cooler failure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 13 Catastrophic failure of a dragline boom Significant Incident ReporSurface
Falling/Flying Material 216 Chain falls from blasthole drill rig, hitting worker Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 33 Chain sling dislodging from a crane hook Significant Incident ReporMetal
Falling/Flying Material 70 Contractor struck by bull gear cover Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 66 Crane rope breaks while anti two-block overridden Significant Incident ReporAll
Falling/Flying Material 7 Disc on angle grinder shatters Significant Incident ReporAll
Falling/Flying Material 57 Drill string falls from production hole Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Falling/Flying Material 29 Electric motor blows up Significant Incident ReporAll
Falling/Flying Material 100 Eye penetration injury whilst grinding Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 248 Facial impact injury from fuel tank cap releasing under pressure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 9 Fall hazard from quarry trucks Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 58 Falling rock from endwall causes personal injury Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 115 Forklift tyne frame failure Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 22 Highwall collapse onto highwall miner launch vehicle Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 39 Hit by dislodging debris while working on dragline bucket Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 67 Hose drum weighing 10 kg falls 5 metres from drilling rig Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 259 Injury from a hardened steel sledgehammer Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 119 Injury to driller from flying materials from drill hole Safety Alert All
Falling/Flying Material 63 Integrated tool carrier risk management Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 103 Integrity testing of earthmover rims Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 56 Lime burns to eyes due to failure of a discharge hose Significant Incident ReporAll
Falling/Flying Material 27 Mine worker crushed under rear dump tray Significant Incident ReporSurface
Falling/Flying Material 143 Monorail incident Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 27 On-highway quarry truck spare wheel causes fatality Safety Alert Metal
Falling/Flying Material 44 Operator fatally crushed between continuous miner and rib spall Safety Alert Underground
Falling/Flying Material 28 Overload failure of a lifting device Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Falling/Flying Material 117 Pressure build up in silos Safety Bulletin Surface/All
Falling/Flying Material 33 Rigger hurled to ground by runaway cable Safety Bulletin All
Falling/Flying Material 35 Rigger struck on head by 500kg assembly Significant Incident ReporMetal
Falling/Flying Material 0 Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 118 Serious Injury To Two Persons While Cleaning Car Body of an Excavator Safety Alert Surface
Falling/Flying Material 50 Spacer pin ejected from hydraulic press under pressure Significant Incident ReporAll
Falling/Flying Material 52 Struck on head by build-up of rust Significant Incident ReporMetal
Falling/Flying Material 128 Uncontrolled fall of drill rod: driller's offsider injured Safety Alert Exploration
Falling/Flying Material 31 Use of polycarbonate windscreens Significant Incident ReporSurface
Falls/Slips of Ground 53 Collapse of pit wall Significant Incident ReporSurface
Falls/Slips of Ground 64 Fatal accident - miner struck by rock deflecting out of stope Significant Incident ReporMetal
Falls/Slips of Ground 90 Gloving of roof bolts Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 145 Highwall failures Safety Bulletin Surface
Falls/Slips of Ground 114 Hoist rope failure injures visitor Safety Alert Metal
Falls/Slips of Ground 45 Reduction of exposure to rockfalls in underground metalliferous mines Safety Bulletin Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 10 Serious injuries resulting from rib failure Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Falls/Slips of Ground 164 Strata support failure Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 94 Trapped/crushed by rib coal beside continuous miner Safety Alert Underground
Falls/Slips of Ground 69 Uncontrolled fall of ground in longwall development panel Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Falls/Slips of Ground 168 Uncontrolled rock fall from a dig face Safety Alert Surface
Fatigue 25 Fitness for work Safety Bulletin All
Fatigue 292 Rear dump truck collision and fatigue Safety Alert All
Fire 123 Conveyor inspections Safety Alert Underground
Fire 83 Diesel engine - turbocharger fires Safety Bulletin All
Fire 113 Equipment fires, investigation and response Safety Bulletin All
Fire 133 Fatal fire at quarry residence Safety Alert All
Fire 32 Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators Safety Bulletin Surface
Fire 146 Fire on a personnel transport vehicle Safety Alert Underground
Fire 255 Fire on an underground loader Safety Alert Underground
Fire 8 Fire on diesel electric truck Significant Incident ReporSurface
Fire 4 Fire on hydraulic jack, ejection of burning hydraulic oil Significant Incident ReporSurface
Fire 86 Fires on mine sites Safety Bulletin All
Fire 107 Rear hub failure and subsequent fire Safety Alert Surface
Fire 180 Two mine workers engulfed by a fire ball receive serious burns Safety Alert All
Gas 122 Detection of methane layering Safety Alert Underground
Gas 280 Emergency refuge bay explosion Safety Alert Underground
Gas 120 Exposure to toxic gases associated with spontaneous combustion at surface coal mines Safety Bulletin All
Gas 304 Fatal accident in an irrespirable atmosphere Safety Alert Underground
Gas 2 Flammable gas demands constant vigilance Safety Alert Underground
Gas 61 Flammable toxic gases in open cut coal mines Safety Bulletin Surface
Gas 108 Gas barbecue safety Safety Alert All
Gas 158 Ignition of Gas in surface drill holes Safety Alert All
Gas 272 Ignition on the surface at a seam borehole Safety Alert All
Gas 105 'Jump starting' of mobile vehicles Safety Alert All
Gas Err:508 Err:508 Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Gas 46 Methane burning at top of surface exploration boreholes Safety Alert Underground
Gas 18 Methane gas monitor response times Safety Bulletin Underground
Gas 22 Noxious gas hazard in an opencut coal mine Significant Incident ReporSurface
Gas 25 Protect your protection circuitry Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Gas 89 Sulphide dust Safety Alert Metal
Gas 96 Uncontrolled release of methane from drainage range Safety Alert Underground
Gas 14 Unplanned ignition of fumes Significant Incident ReporMetal
Gas 59 Welding around borehole Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 160 Compressed air pipeline failure Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 60 Failure of high pressure hydraulic fitting Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 1 Failure to isolate compressed air line Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 273 Hydraulic hoses fail on excavator boom Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 11 Hydraulic ram failure Safety Alert Surface
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 16 Hydraulic ram failure Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 31 Incorrect removal of hydraulic hoses Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 267 Incorrect use of Victaulic flexible coupling SC 77 Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 271 Longwall fluid-injection injury Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 67 Managing high pressure fluids and gases Safety Bulletin All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 93 Operation of hydraulic controlled lighting plants Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 63 Plunger from hydraulic cylinder becomes an 18 kg projectile Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 101 Quick release victaulic pipe couplings without safety clips could be deadly Safety Alert Underground
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 241 Rupture of High Pressure Hydraulic Line Safety Alert All
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 245 Serious crush injury from jumbo development drill boom Safety Alert Metal
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 71 Serious injury - hydraulic torque wrench Significant Incident ReporAll
Hydraulics/Compressed Air 41 Working on compressed air lines Safety Bulletin All
Inrush/Inundation 18 Backfill barricade failure Significant Incident ReporMetal
Inrush/Inundation 5 Coal reclaim tunnel incident Safety Alert All
Inrush/Inundation 32 Collapse of bridged material in pugmill feed bin Significant Incident ReporAll
Inrush/Inundation 122 Drowning hazards at mines Safety Bulletin All
Inrush/Inundation 77 Opal miner dies from engulfment in mullock Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Inrush/Inundation 47 Partial burial of bobcat Significant Incident ReporMetal
Inrush/Inundation 105 Safety and health management system - water management plans Safety Bulletin Underground
Inrush/Inundation 3 Underground opal mines - possible water inrush from nearby opencuts Safety Bulletin Underground
Inrush/Inundation 297 Unplanned movement of material in ROM hopper Safety Alert All
Inrush/Inundation 16 Unsealed exploration bore hole Significant Incident ReporMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 65 Amputation of part of thumb Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 223 Apprentice injured while maintaining mobile crusher Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 23 Arm caught in machinery Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 41 Aro mobile bolter ran away when parked on steep slope Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 102 Articulated water truck rolls over Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 53 Boulder damages truck cabin during loading Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 202 Capsized pump pontoon Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 17 Correct use of porta-powers Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 159 Dogman crushed while removing propel shaft from dragline Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 34 Drill rig tips over into water ditch Significant Incident ReporAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 70 Driller's feet crushed in drill foot clamps Significant Incident ReporExploration
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 139 Dump truck steering becomes inoperative Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 17 Dump truck with unbalanced load becomes unstable Significant Incident ReporMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 56 Eimco 913 lhd runaway Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 54 Eimco lift baskets - know the potential hazards Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 30 Equipment automatic operation can be hazardous Significant Incident ReporAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 79 Fatality caused through the operation of a vehicle loading crane Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 15 Hazchem event from ruptured sight glass Significant Incident ReporMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 9 Highwall pump incident Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 76 Inadvertent operation of longwall shearer Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 98 Inappropriate safety props Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 124 Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 274 Incident with 2 remote control transmitters Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 153 Incorrect apparent specification - lifting accessories Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 88 Incorrect truck service manual Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 10 Injury sustained by the use of crow bar in jaw crusher Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 129 Kanga loader overbalances catapulting operator into pit Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 150 Legionnaires' disease Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 4 M8750 dragline hit franna crane Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 318 Mobile mixing unit explosives truck rollover Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 54 Operator crushed in articulation point of loader Significant Incident ReporAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 144 Overhead crane dislodged by rear dump tray Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 37 Rear dump truck pulls energised 6,600V cable in half Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 36 Remote control malfunction Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 100 Retrofit advice for some Haulotte mobile elevating work platforms Safety Bulletin All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 14 Safe use of manboxes Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 40 Semi-trailer tips over on side Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 67 Severe burns received from dewatering pump Significant Incident ReporAll
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 165 Stored energy while manual handling Safety Alert All
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 41 Tele-remote loader out of control Significant Incident ReporMetal
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 8 Toe amputation by drill string Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 156 Towing of longwall chocks almost results in fatalities Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 3 Uncontrolled fall of a crane load Safety Alert Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 8 Uncontrolled movement of vehicles Safety Bulletin Surface
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 21 Unplanned movement of equipment Safety Alert Underground
Loss of Control/Unplanned Movement 217 Unplanned movement of towed equipment Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 276 Articulated dump truck rollover Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 58 Audible alarms on mobile equipment Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 101 Brake system maintenance - rubber tyred vehicles Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 130 Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 206 Dozer falls from bench Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 210 Dozer falls from bench Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 38 Dozer runs over light vehicle Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 319 Dragline and cable tractor interaction Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 77 Dumping over tip heads Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 95 Eimco hits methane drainage pipeline Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 47 Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 24 Emergency brake fails to engage - off highway dump truck Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 44 Excavator contact with 11,000v overhead power lines Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 260 Failure of explosion protection on underground diesel engine systems Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 300 Failure of Normet Charmec carrier basket tilt cylinder Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 228 Fatal accident - loader enters open stope Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 110 Fatal crush injury on exploration site Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 212 Fatal crush injury on exploration site Safety Alert Exploration
Mobile Plant 294 Fatality involving front end loader Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 171 Fatality involving Hitachi LX 100 series 1 wheel loader Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 203 Fatality involving mobile crushing plant Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 76 Fatality involving water truck Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 46 Haul truck reverses over quarry bench Significant Incident ReporAll
Mobile Plant 205 Heavy and light vehicle interaction Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 295 Heavy rigid truck runaways on the increase Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 148 High-potential incidents involving shuttle cars and ramcars Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 1 Highway trucks collide Significant Incident ReporMetal
Mobile Plant 208 Incorrectly Assembled Split Rims on Forklift Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 249 Injury while working from a loader bucket Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 179 Light vehicle / heavy vehicle interaction Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 6 Light vehicle crashes over highwall Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 161 Machinery "no go" zones Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 204 Machinery operating zones Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 219 Man basket security Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 266 Managing hot-seat changeovers Safety Alert Surface
Mobile Plant 46 Mobile equipment access Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 95 Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 59 Non-flameproof diesel vehicles entering an explosion risk zone 1 Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Mobile Plant 263 Non-slewing articulated mobile cranes tipping Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 5 Off highway truck careers out of control due to object caught under accelerator Significant Incident ReporMetal
Mobile Plant 1 Off-highway trucks: low brake pressure and low brake fluid warnings Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 002 Office of the Commissioner - Proximity-detection systems Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 135 Pedestrian and light vehicle interaction with loaders at surface mines and quarries Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 109 Preventing excavators from rolling over Safety Bulletin All
Mobile Plant 42 Rollover of rear dump truck Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 3 ROPS with seat belt saves lives Significant Incident ReporMetal
Mobile Plant 173 Rubber tyred equipment Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 311 Serious accident at longwall maingate AFC drive Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 65 Shuttle car cable hazards - underground coal mines Safety Bulletin Underground
Mobile Plant 162 Shuttle car lunged forward Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 45 Steering failure of rear dump truck Significant Incident ReporSurface
Mobile Plant 15 Traffic rules and controls in underground coal mines Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 247 Trucks tipping over the edge Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 213 Uncontrolled acceleration of light vehicle when 2-way radio was used Safety Alert All
Mobile Plant 99 Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding and light or heavy vehicle roll-over Safety Bulletin Surface
Mobile Plant 89 Underground coal mines - diesel engine inlet manifold flame trap issue Safety Bulletin Underground
Mobile Plant 117 Underground loader electrical fault Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 85 Underground vehicle engine flame Safety Alert Underground
Mobile Plant 232 Vehicle collisions - how long before it's really bad? Safety Alert All
Noise 004 Office of the Commissioner - Occupational noise Safety Alert All
Other 301 Access between primary and secondary escapeways Safety Alert Underground
Other 4 Accidents on continuous miners during maintenance work underground Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 32 Aluminium gas cylinders Safety Alert Underground
Other 107 Construction of seals Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 84 Construction work on mines & quarries Safety Bulletin All
Other 209 Contamination of fresh/potable water supply Safety Alert All
Other 7 Contractors equipment - compliance issues #2 Safety Bulletin All
Other 16 Control of purchased or hired equipment Safety Bulletin All
Other 15 Control of visitors/contractors at quarries Safety Bulletin All
Other 87 Duty of care to mine workers in camps or on-site accommodation Safety Bulletin All
Other 77 Earthmover tyre and rim safety Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 149 Emergency response plans Safety Bulletin All
Other 94 Excessive watering of haul-roads Safety Bulletin All
Other 108 Exploration permits for coal (EPC) legislative requirements Safety Bulletin Exploration
Other 52 First aid and medical treatment for the injured Safety Bulletin All
Other 5 Information from high safety risks Safety Bulletin All
Other 200 Management of contractors and contractors' obligations Safety Alert All
Other 12 Managing the risk at unsupervised mine sites Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 270 Managing underground coal mine contractors Safety Alert Underground
Other 36 Managing visitor safety Safety Bulletin All
Other 44 Manufacturers' bulletins Safety Bulletin All
Other 7 Non-mining fatality: trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Safety Alert Metal
Other 005 Office of the Commissioner - 2013-14 shaping up to be a dangerous year for mining contractors. It doesn’t have to be. Safety Alert All
Other 19 Place change - maintaining adequate ventilation Safety Bulletin Underground
Other 82 Product alert/recall Safety Bulletin All
Other 2 Recent fatalities at mines Safety Bulletin All
Other 59 Reliable communications systems for remote mines Safety Bulletin Metal
Other 302 Report raises concerns about false mining training qualifications Safety Alert All
Other 54 Safety and maximisation of tyre life Safety Bulletin Surface
Other 10 Use of earth moving equipment as mobile cranes Safety Bulletin All
Other 11 Use of restraining devices on hoses Safety Bulletin All
Other 50 Use of retro-reflective tape on work clothing Safety Bulletin Surface
Person Falling 35 Excavation edge protection Safety Bulletin Surface
Person Falling 309 Fatal accident from falling into an ore pass Safety Alert Surface
Person Falling 2 Foot trapped in dragline rotation rack Significant Incident ReporSurface
Person Falling 19 Non-mining fatality: Trail bike rider crashes over quarry face Significant Incident ReporSurface
Person Falling 97 Restricting access to hazardous areas - how important are safety rills/berms? Safety Alert All
Person Falling 24 Safe working positions Safety Alert Underground
Person Falling 39 Teenager fell down opal mine shaft Significant Incident ReporMetal
Person Falling 43 Two men fall 2 metres after charge up basket boom assembly fails Significant Incident ReporAll
Person Falling 37 Unsecured flooring on walkways Safety Bulletin Underground
Person Falling 194 Well Done! Collision Saved by Centre Rill on Haul Road Safety Alert Surface
Physical Work Environment 79 Activities on narrow benches at mines and quarries Safety Bulletin Surface
Physical Work Environment 296 Aerosol propellant ignition Safety Alert All
Physical Work Environment 11 Combustion of pyritic dust on drill rig Significant Incident ReporExploration
Physical Work Environment 49 Communication with emergency services Safety Alert All
Physical Work Environment 141 Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile equipment Safety Bulletin Surface
Physical Work Environment 140 Drowning hazards in open excavations Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 26 Dumping overburden near coal crew operations Significant Incident ReporSurface
Physical Work Environment 281 Fire ants found in mining equipment in Roma Safety Alert All
Physical Work Environment 183 Hand crushed in longwall Bretby cable handler Safety Alert Underground
Physical Work Environment 70 Hazards of stored energy Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 48 Isolation facilities for equipment operated by electricity Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 49 Isolation of plant containing stored energy Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 81 Lessons of mine segregation must be applied Safety Bulletin Underground
Physical Work Environment 112 Mine road safety Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 12 Mineworker trapped in longwall armoured face conveyor Significant Incident ReporUnderground
Physical Work Environment 310 Missing exploration worker Safety Alert All/Surface
Physical Work Environment 003 Office of the Commissioner - Rail Corridors on Coal mine sites Safety Alert All
Physical Work Environment 151 Oil filled circuit breaker failure Safety Alert All
Physical Work Environment 78 Plant operator's legs caught in pug mill Safety Alert Metal
Physical Work Environment 133 Preventing serious hand injuries Safety Bulletin General
Physical Work Environment 0 Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 127 Shift adjustment of the guideline limit for diesel particulate matter Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 76 The presence of chrysotile (white asbestos) in brake and clutch linings Safety Bulletin All
Physical Work Environment 40 Truck falls backwards over tipping edge Significant Incident ReporMetal
Physiological/Psychological 106 Disabled safety shut down circuit Safety Alert Underground
Physiological/Psychological 57 Dragline operation when personnel in pit Safety Alert Surface
Physiological/Psychological 111 Excessive watering of haul-roads Safety Bulletin All
Physiological/Psychological 20 Intoxicated worker left to his own devices Significant Incident ReporMetal
Physiological/Psychological 55 Overloading crane while clearing a rock wedged in a crusher Safety Alert Metal
Severe Weather 78 Flood recovery in mines Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 91 Heat stress Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 104 Resuming operations after severe weather Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 115 Risk management of heat exposure in mining Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 92 Severe weather events Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 102 Severe weather preparedness Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 126 Storm season is coming - be prepared! Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 114 Storm season is coming — be prepared! Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 137 Storm season is coming - Get Ready! Safety Bulletin All
Severe Weather 93 Sunlight and other UV radiation risk management Safety Bulletin All
Use of Explosives 35 Blasting incident - high potential Safety Alert All
Use of Explosives 62 Dangerous transportation of explosives underground Safety Alert Underground
Use of Explosives 293 Failure to implement controls: blast exclusion zone Safety Alert All
Use of Explosives 62 Flyrock generated by penetrating cone fracture cartridges Significant Incident ReporAll
Use of Explosives 21 Incidents of snapping of downlines Safety Bulletin Surface
Use of Explosives 37 Serious injury flyrock accident Significant Incident ReporMetal
Use of Explosives 142 Theft of explosives Safety Alert All
Use of Explosives 51 Uncontrolled initiation of a misfire Significant Incident ReporAll
Vehicle 90 Brake problems on on-highway trucks at mines Safety Bulletin All
Vehicle 246 Driving while fatigued Safety Alert All
Vehicle 119 Explosion-protected diesel engine system standard update Safety Bulletin Underground
Vehicle 218 Fatal impact of light vehicle into rear of heavy vehicle Safety Alert All
Vehicle 34 Light vehicle incidents Safety Bulletin Surface
Vehicle 279 Park safely to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement Safety Alert All
Vehicle 258 Rail safety at coal mines Safety Alert Coal
Vehicle 237 Rear dump truck drives over light vehicle Safety Alert Surface
Vehicle 251 Safe operation of light vehicles Safety Alert All
Vehicle 30 Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites Safety Bulletin All
Vehicle 147 Vehicle loading cranes - operating hazards Safety Alert All
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 18 13 metre fall off bosun's chair down mine shaft Safety Alert Metal
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 291 Fatality on a minesite Safety Alert Surface
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 163 Incorrect isolation of conveyor Safety Alert All
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 24 Operator receives shock from overhead crane Significant Incident ReporAll
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 111 Ten year old injured at his father's quarry Safety Alert Metal
Winding, Haulage or Conveyor 40 Testing of conveyor pull wire activated emergency stops Safety Bulletin All
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Inhalable dust Respirable dust Visibility
dust

Explosion of combustible dust Machine Generated Dust extraction system
Dust removal procedure
Dust suppression
AS/NZS 61241 Electrical apparatus for

Equipment design use in the presence of combustible dust
Equipment selection
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AS 2430 Classification of hazardous
Risk assessment areas REPLACED BY AS/NZS 60079
Selection of non-combustible material
Inhalable or respirable dust Abrasive Blast Cleaning and Competence
compressed air cleaning Dust extraction
Dust suppression Safety Bulletin 165
Prescribed dust levels
Provision and use of personal maintenance of respiratory protective
protective equipment equipment
Use of vacuum cleaners Safety Bulletin 183
Frequency of cleaning
Managing roadway dust
Restricted work areas
AS 1627.4 Metal finishing - Preparation
and pretreatment of surfaces - Abrasive
Risk analysis blast cleaning of steel
Shrouding
AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres -
Method for sampling and gravimetric
Silica content of abrasive material determination of respirable dust
Inhalable or respirable dust Machine Generated AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and
Air conditioning air-conditioning in buildings

Dust monitoring Method for sampling and gravimetric
determination of respirable dust
Safety Bulletin 151
Dust suppression
Removal of dust accumulation
Equipment/plant design
Restricted access to work area
Road construction material and
maintenance
Shrouding
Inhalable or respirable dust Wind Generated / Machine / Work
Activity Air conditioning air-conditioning in buildings
and maintenance

Dust monitoring determination of respirable dust
Safety Bulletin 151
Safety Bulletin 127
Dust suppression
QGN21 Guidance Note for Management
of Diesel Engine Exhaust in Metalliferous
Prescribed dust levels Mines (PDF 210 KB)
Road construction material
Shrouding
Visibility Dust Dust suppression
Mine planning/scheduling
Protective vegetation
Restricted work area
Road construction material/
maintenance
Shrouding (e.g.. design)
Heat
Recognised Standard 18
Management of heat in underground coal mines
Working with or near Go to Go to Hi

Heat stress
open flames Additional Resources Controls

Heat stress Excessive heat from welding Selection and use of personal
protective equipment AS 1338 Filters for eye protectors
Shielding Safety Bulletin 93
Competence
AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied
Ventilation processes
Effective earthing processes
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Welding job design
Heat stress Welding in confined spaces Competence
Correct selection and use of personal
and protective equipment Safety Bulletin 93
Exposure time limitations for persons
exposed to excessive heat (welding in
confined spaces) Safety Bulletin 93
maintenance of respiratory protective
Ventilation equipment
Welding equipment design processes
Welding job design processes
Heat stress Excessive heat from
weather/environment Automation & mechanised processes
Observation of persons fitness for duty

Selection and use of personal
protective equipment Safety Bulletin 93
Shade Safety Bulletin 91
Worker hydration
Ventilation
Working with or near open flame Contact with flame Competence
Risk assessment
protective equipment
Shielding
Fatigue
Commuting after an Commuting after night

Acute sleep loss
extended shift shift
Extended roster Extended single shift Individual worker factors
Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls

Less than adequate sleep leading to Long commute to the mine site on the Alter start time of first shift
acute sleep loss and impairment due to first day shift
fatigue Comprehensive fatigue training
Risk based journey
management/fatigue management
plans
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Commute after extended single shift Mine workers working beyond 12 hours Risk based journey
leading to fatigue impairment and commuting to/from site management/fatigue management
plans
Comprehensive fatigue training

Well designed residential
accommodation
Commute after night shifts leading to a Fatigue due to cumulative sleep loss, Well designed residential
fatigue impairment while commuting i.e. sleep quality during day time sleep accommodation

Risk based journey
plans
fatigue impairment while commuting i.e. sleep quality during day time sleep
Risk based journey

plans
Consider buses or other arrangements

Cumulative sleep loss leading to Roster contains more than 3 Reduce number of consecutive night
fatigue impairment consecutive night shifts shifts or number of hours in night shifts

accommodation
Consider commute after night shifts

Extended roster or a number of Roster contains more than 6 Well designed residential
consecutive shifts leading to fatigue consecutive shifts or 72 hours in a work accommodation
impairment week
Reduce number of consecutive shifts

or number of hours in shifts

Supervisor fatigue training
Review task and job design including

for number of breaks
Extended single shift leading to fatigue Mine workers working beyond 12 hours Risk based journey
impairment and commuting to/from site management/fatigue management
plans
Extended single shift leading to fatigue Mine workers working beyond 12 hours Risk based journey
impairment and commuting to/from site management/fatigue management
plans

accommodation
Mine workers working overtime Fatigue risk management includes
overtime and call outs
Less than adequate resources leading Fatigue risk management includes

to extended shifts planning for adequate resources
Mine workers working extended night Fatigue risk management for working
shifts extended night shifts
Work design includes monotonous or Fatigue risk management includes role

other demanding tasks of job and task design on fatigue
Review site capacity for identifying and
Individual medical, psychosocial or Temporary or ongoing sleep quality
managing health issues and
other factors leading to cumulative issues impacting on fatigue
psychosocial issues impacting on sleep
sleep quality issues
quality (see Risk Factor 7 in QGN 16)

sleep quality issues
Employee assistance program

Other factors impacting on fatigue due Fatigue is a complex multifactorial Fatigue risk management includes
to roster or work design issue, a number of risk factors will comprehensive review and risk
interact and need to be managed management of all known roster and
work design factors
Effective auditing and review of the

SHMS
Investigations include sufficient skills

and support in identifying fatigue as a
causal factor
Fitness for Work
Alcohol impairment Fatigue impairment Illicit drug impairment
Prescription drug
Psychological impairment Physical impairment
impairment

Injury to self and others Abusive behaviour, fighting Prohibition
Fatigue impairment caused by less Less than adequate sleep prior to shift Completion of comprehensive fatigue
than adequate sleep (quality or start training including health, diet and sleep
quantity) quality issues
Supervisor fatigue training and site

procedures for fatigue impairment
Compliance with site SOP on FFW
Employees assistance program

Job design and planning considers
fatigue
Consider arriving night before for early
shift start
Medical or other individual issue Compliance with site SOP on FFW
causing less than adequate sleep including outside work arrangements
Consultation with GP, health

professional or Employee Assistance
provider

Less than adequate sleep obtained by
end of roster (cumulative sleep debt)
Compliance with site SOP on FFW
Less than adequate sleep obtained by
end of roster (cumulative sleep debt)
Management of sleep opportunity
Use of black outs, noise controls,

reducing alcohol consumption,
nutrition, and other ways to manage
sleep quality

Person impaired by influence of alcohol Consumption of alcohol causes Education
behavioural, psychomotor or other
effects leading to impairment
Effective communication
Exclusion from site
Eliminate workplace stress

Personal awareness
Prohibition of alcohol consumption on
site
Random mandatory testing
Site FFW SOP addresses prohibition of

alcohol and site policies manage risks
Supervisor training and skills in
monitoring fitness for duty
Testing if suspicion of impairment
through consumption of alcohol, in
particular after incident or accident
Voluntary self testing
Person impaired by influence of Prescribed Medication Abuse Site FFW SOP addresses prescription
prescription drugs/over the counter or over the counter drugs causing
drugs impairment and site policies manage
risks
Education
prescription drugs/over the counter
drugs
Management of workplace stress

Alternate duties
Person impaired by influence of illicit Illicit Drug Abuse Education
drugs or substances Effective communication
Improve employee morale
Liaison with appropriate health

personnel and NMAs to monitor
systems for identifying additional illicit
drugs or substances to be included in
site testing, communication and
procedures
Observation of persons fitness for duty

Site FFW SOP addresses prohibition of
identified drugs and substances
causing impairment and site policies
manage risks

Psychological impairment causing Stress or other factors
worker to be unfit for duty
Appropriate policies, procedures and
training for dealing with known
workplace stressors
Education
Mental health strategies
Periodic health assessment (Coal Mine

Workers Health Scheme Medicals)
Pre-employment health assessment
(Coal Mine Workers Health Scheme
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Medical or psychiatric condition leading Alternate duties provisions
to psychological impairment Employee assistance program
Periodic health assessment (Coal Mine

Workers Health Scheme Medicals)
Mental health strategies

Physical impairment causing worker to Physical limitations or disability causes Education on nutrition
be unfit for work mine worker to be unfit for normal tasks
or job Periodic health assessment (Coal Mine
Workers Health Assessment Medicals)
Pre-employment health assessment
(Coal Mine Workers Health
Assessment Medicals)
Acclimatisation of workers
Pre appointment health assessment
Provision for alternate duties matched
to worker capability
Risk management and redesign of
manual tasks and other ergonomics
hazards causing musculoskeletal
disorders
Workforce based health promotion and
assessment programs
Hazardous Chemicals
Exposure to hazardous Recognised Standard 17 QGL03

Pressure packs
substances Hazardous chemicals Guideline for hazardous chemicals

Exposure to hazardous substances Disposal of hazardous substances Competence
Globally Harmonised System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Correct identification of hazardous (GHS)
substances
Risk assessment
National Code of Practice for the Control
of Workplace Hazardous Substances
Safe disposal procedures [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Audiometric testing of work force (Coal Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for
Mine Workers Health Scheme Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice
Medicals) 2011 (PDF 1.25 MB)
Exposure to hazardous substances Storage of hazardous substances Adequacy of storage facilities Safety Alert 284
Auditing of storage facilities
Competence
Correct identification of hazardous Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
substances (GHS)
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
Design of storage facilities (3.22 MB)
Hazardous substances register [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Purchasing control
Receival control
Risk assessment
Exposure To Hazardous Substances Transportation of hazardous Auditing of transport procedures
substances Competence
Correct identification and labelling of of Workplace Hazardous Substances
hazardous substances [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Design of transportation (GHS)
Risk assessment
Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for
Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice
2011 (PDF 1.25 MB)
Safety data sheets
Traffic procedures
Exposure to hazardous substances Use of hazardous substances Audit of chemicals on site Safety Alert 284
Safety Bulletin 132
Auditing of safe use Safety Alert 233
Adjustment of occupational exposure
limits (PDF 205 KB)
Competence Safety Alert 196
Correct identification and labelling of of Workplace Hazardous Substances
hazardous substances [NOHSC: 2007 (1994)]
Decanting procedure Significant incident 56
Establishment of State Register
Procedures for safe use of hazardous Significant incident 56
substances
Provision of safety data sheets Safety Alert 196
Risk assessment Safety Alert 233
Selection and use of personal Safety Alert 196
Pressure packs Flammable propellant being ignited by Exclude ignition source Safety Bulletin 13
puncture of pack
Pressure packs Release of stored energy by puncture Awareness
of pack Design of pressure pack
Pressure packs Toxicity from contact with contents Control use
Design
Identification Globally Harmonised System of
(GHS)
Procedure for use
Pressure packs Toxicity from contact with contents
Protection
Pressure packs Toxicity from inhaling contents Control use
Design of pressure pack
Identification Globally Harmonised System of
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Disease Air conditioning units transmitting Location of vents
disease AS/NZS 3666 Air-handling and water
Preventive maintenance procedures systems of buildings
Managing the Work Environment and
Facilities Code of Practice 2011 (PDF
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System operation Safety Alert 151
Disease Inadequate facilities (bathing & Clean hygienic bathing facility
washing) Audiometric testing of work force (Coal
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Risk Assessment
Asbestos Contamination Testing Safety Bulletin 166
Disease Competent operators to remove
Disease Inadequate first aid Adequate supplies of first aid personal First Aid in the Workplace Code of
protective equipment Practice 2014 (PDF 242 KB)
Competence in administering First Aid
AS/NZS 4815 Office based health care
Hygienic first aid facilities facilities
First Aid in the Workplace Code of
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Disease Inadequate sanitary control Correct disposal of waste product
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Disease Substandard potable water quality Isolation of potable water from process
water Safety Alert 209
Bath water supplied at acceptable Australian and New Zealand Guidelines

standard for Fresh and Marine Water Quality
Separation of process and potable
water supply Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Drinking water to be potable, assessed Safety Bulletin 178

and monitored
Monitoring and testing by competent

personnel AS/NZS 5667 Water quality - Sampling
Disease Uncontrolled transmissions Regular effective communication
Illness Inadequate food storage facility Correct use of facility provided
Maintenance of appliance provided
Pest, hazard control program
Provision of adequate Facilities Code of Practice 2011 (PDF
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Provision of adequate refrigeration
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Provision of adequate storage facility
Illness Inadequate sanitation
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Illness Inadequate waste disposal Correct disposal of food scraps
Illness Substandard water quality Avoid contact with harmful water
Bath water to be of an acceptable Australian and New Zealand Guidelines

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Drinking water to be potable Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Monitoring of Bathing water for quality AS/NZS 5667 Water quality - Sampling
Monitoring of drinking water for quality AS/NZS 5667 Water quality - Sampling
Illness Unclean dining facility Cleaning procedure for facility
Provision of facility to adequate Facilities Code of Practice 2011 (PDF
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Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls Further information
Inadequate light Design of work area Equipment & building design AS 1680 Interior lighting
Ergonomic evaluation
Generated light AS 1680 Interior lighting
AS 1158 Lighting for roads and public
Maintenance of lighting equipment spaces
Monitoring lighting quality AS 1680 Interior lighting
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AS 1319 Safety signs for the
Reflective sign quality occupational environment
Risk assessment
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Testing of sight (Coal Mine Workers Coal Mining Safety and Health
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Limit load size
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Use of alternative structural material
Use of carrying points and device
Weight identification
Correct storage of loads
Lift Management practices Safety Alert 331
Packaging of goods
Provision of appropriate lifting points Safety Bulletin 133
Provision of lifting devices
Risk assessment of manual lifting task Practice 2011
Weight identification on loads
Competence
Equipment design Safety Bulletin 133
Ergonomic task design Practice 2011
Provision/use of pulling/pushing
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Storage design
Use of alternative lighter equipment
Weight identification
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AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration
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Design and specification of buildings maintenance sites
Design and specification of equipment maintenance sites
Equipment maintenance / shielding
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Equipment selection criteria
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Mine Workers Health Scheme Loss at Work Code of Practice (2011)
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AS 1269.1 Occupational noise
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Personal exposure limits ( 85 dBA) Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing

Physical barrier to restrict access Loss at Work Code of Practice (2011)
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Provision of personal protective management - Hearing protector
equipment program
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing
Selection & use of personal protective Loss at Work Code of Practice (2011)
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Injury, disease or illness

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illness equipment
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Auditing of equipment maintenance Safety Alert 284
Competence
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Maintenance of equipment and
appliances
Auditing of equipment purchase
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Purchasing procedures AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and
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Auditing of personal protective
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Shift length
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Job design in accordance with SAA HB 59 The human factor - A practical
HB10 approach to work systems design
Ergonomic design AS 2670 Evaluation of human exposure
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AS ISO 5349 Mechanical vibration -
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Work rotation
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AS 2243.4 Safety in laboratories -
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Isolation
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Monitoring Safety Alert 81
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Competence AS 2211 Safety of laser products
AS 2397 Safe use of lasers in the
Equipment design building and construction industry
Limitation of output
Location
Barrier creams
Cooling Safety Bulletin 115
Exposure time Safety Bulletin 93
Personal protective equipment Safety Bulletin 91
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Shade structure Sun protection in the workplace

Suitable Clothing
Water
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Sub activity Risks
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Contractors Substandard processes resulting in

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Incident investigation and reporting Recurring significant incidents creating

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Emergency procedures
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Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls

Failure to put into place proper Statewide lost time accident reporting
corrective action system.
Minesite accident reporting system.
Management system to implement
corrective action.
Publication and analysis of results.
Audit of corrective action effectiveness.

Systematic accident investigation.
Lack of understanding of cause Analysis and publication of data.
Statewide lost time accident reporting
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Minesite accident reporting system.
Systematic accident investigation.
Lack of RPL prior to job Challenge testing and Supervision
Contract management Management Plans/References
Falsified records Background checks, referee
Incomplete risk assessment
Contract management system
Inadequate standards and procedures
Contract owner
Poor equipment standards Auditting
Incorrect equipment Background checks
Incorrect response Competence in emergency response.

Implementation of corrective actions.
Provision of emergency management
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Evaluation of emergency situation.
Emergency response exercises.

Review of emergency exercise
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Lack of continuing awareness of Audit of monitoring system operation.
conditions Competence.
Assessment of emergency potential.

Lack of continuing awareness of
conditions
Establishment of monitoring system.

Inadequate emergency planning and Competence in emergency procedure
response Assessment of emergency potential
External assistance program

system
Audit of preparedness
Provision of adequate emergency
supplies
Emergency response exercise

Failure to implement corrective action Systematic significant incident
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Minesite incident reporting.
Audit of effectiveness of corrective
action.
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Analysis and publication of significant

incidents.
Statewide significant incident reporting.

Lack of understanding of cause Minesite incident reporting.
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Incident notification form (Form 5A)
Safety Bulletin 138

Safety Alert 331
Safety Alert 302
Safety Alert 200
Safety Bulletin 126
Recognised Standard 8 Conduct of Mine

Emergency Exercises (PDF 343 KB)
DNRM Managing natural disasters for

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Safety Bulletin 102
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Safety Bulletin 114
Safety Bulletin 137
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Qld Weather and Warnings

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Lack of control in Lack of control in fighting

emergency fire
Recurring significant Uncontrolled emergency

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Lack of control in emergency situation Incorrect response
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conditions
Lack of control in fighting fire Deficient procedure
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Recurrence or aggravation of injury Inappropriate work
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Recurring significant incidents creating Lack of understanding of cause

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Uncontrolled emergency situation Inadequate emergency planning and

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Uncontrolled event Changing circumstance
Uncontrolled event Operation not in accordance with

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Uncontrolled event Uncontrolled risk
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Review of emergency exercise
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Assessment of emergency potential Safety Alert 272
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Establishment of monitoring system
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Evaluation procedure
Exercise in fire drills
Fire fighting procedure
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Audit of fire fighting system
Plan of system
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Provision of water reticulation system
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Provision of fire fighting teams
Ergonomic evaluation Practice 2011
Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
Fitness for work (PDF 723 KB)
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Minesite accident reporting system
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Systematic accident investigation Safety Alerts 286
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Audit of corrective action effectiveness

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Statewide significant incident reporting

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Analysis And Publication Of Significant
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Minesite incident reporting Incident notification form (Form 5A)
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Emergency response exercises Emergency Exercises (PDF 343 KB)
External assistance program
Provision of adequate emergency
supplies
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Audit of risk management system Safety Bulletin 112
Design out risk Safety Bulletin 120
Hazard analysis Safety Bulletin 61
Provision of protective barrier Safety Alert 294
Safety Bulletin 122
Safety Bulletin 140
Safety Alert 309
MDG 1024 Guideline for Inrush Hazard
Management (PDF 205 KB)
MDG 3008 Guideline for Managing the
Risk of Inrush with Hydraulic Fill
Systems (PDF 230 KB)
Risk Assessment Safety Bulletin 145
QGN09 Guidance Note for Reviewing
the Effectiveness of Safety and Health
Risk management system Management Systems (PDF 116 KB)
Audit of procedure compliance Safety Bulletin 109
Competence Safety Bulletin 117
Competent auditor
Operating procedure Safety Alert 279
Audit of risk management system Safety Bulletin 36
Design out risk Safety Alert 303
Hazard analysis Safety Bulletin 16
Maintenance Safety Alert 295
Provision of protective barrier Safety Bulletin 12
Risk Assessment Safety Alert 005 Office of Commissioner

Risk management system Safety Alert 65
Hazard analysis Safety Alert 70
Hazard identification Safety Bulletin 122
Risk Assessment Safety Bulletin 44
QGN09 Guidance Note for Reviewing
Risk management system Management Systems (PDF 116 KB)
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Slips and trips Inadequate housekeeping
Slips and trips Incorrect clothing
Slips and trips Incorrect construction of surfaces on

which people move or climb
Slips and trips Incorrect design of surfaces on which

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Provision of properly fitting clothing
AS 2210 Safety, protective and
Provision of safety footwear occupational footwear
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Isolation of moving parts under
maintenance Safety Alert 325
Restricted access to area
Suitable construction of floor surface
AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways,
Suitable construction of ladder and stairways and ladders - Design,
access way construction and installation
stairways and ladders - Design,
Suitable construction of walkway construction and installation
Suitable design of lighting system construction and installation
Restricted access to area
Suitable design of guardrail construction and installation
Suitable design of ladder and access AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and
way air-conditioning in buildings
AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control
Suitable design of lighting system and intercom systems
Suitable design of walkway processes
Lighting
Maintenance of floor surface
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Restricted access area
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Flying objects High energy impact
Risks
Flying objects Damage to pipes and hoses
Flying objects Incorrect use of high pressure

equipment
Flying objects Damage to persons / equipment
High energy impact Cutting of steel plate/bar under tension
High energy impact Inappropriate modifications to high

pressure components
High energy impact Incorrect use of high pressure
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Uncontrolled release of stored energy Damage, lightning strike, or misfitting of

tyre components resulting in tyre
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Uncontrolled release of stored energy Elastic Springback in plates on

equipment (eg. Buckets)
Release of Stored Energy from Spring

or Tensioned component
Snapping of tow sling
Blow back from surface drill hole

blockage
Uncontrolled release of stored energy Dismantling of pipes and hoses / Plant
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Isolation and depressurisation of stored
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Correct PLC start up sequencing of
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Principal hazard management plans Safety Bulletin 117
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Recording of maintenance and repair

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Selection of competent repairers Safety Alert 63
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Safety Alert 224
Protective barrier
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TARP for severe weather warnings

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Lightning Poles in park up areas
Competent operators Safety Bulletin 164
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Design verification Safety Alert 243
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Release of stored energy Safety Alert 165
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Correct selection of pipes and hoses Safety Alert 321
Correct use of equipment Safety Alert 60
Housekeeping Safety Alert 286
Safety Bulletin 139
Safety Alert 193
MDG 41 Guideline for Fluid Power
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Safety Clips to retain fittings Safety Alert 101

Isolation procedure for stored energy Safety Alert 1
Exclusion zones Safety Alert 203
Purchasing controls Safety Alert 273
Competency SafetyAlert 323
Authorised Fire Extinguisher Agents Safety Bulletin 155
Depressurisation of system before
PPE for hot work
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Visibility
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Medicals)
Engineering design
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Design of appropriate restraints and devices
Person's ability to work at heights
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Selection and use of personal safety
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Selection and use of scaffolding AS 1576 Scaffolding
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Construct to risk assessment design
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Audit for compliance of use
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Combustible Dust Machine generated
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Pooling of venous blood in lower limbs

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Disease Air conditioning units transmitting

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Disease Inadequate facilities (bathing and

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Disease Inadequate first aid
Disease Inadequate sanitary control

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Procedure for work om designated
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Restricted access barrier
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Engineering design
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AS/NZS 4815 Office based health care
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First Aid in the Workplace Code of
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Avoid contact with harmful water
Australian and New Zealand Guidelines
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Regular and effective communication
Earth leakage protection Safety Alert 42
Safety Alert 52
Earth continuity testing
conditions
Communication
Restrict work in adverse conditions
Selection and maintenance of personal Safety Alert 184
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Design of appropriate restraints and devices
Lift boxes
Risk assessment of work area by Safety Alert 34
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Selection and use of personal safety
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Selection and use of scaffolding AS 1576 Scaffolding
AS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches
Selection and use of working platforms
Construct to risk assessment design
Modifications to plant
Plant design preconstruction and risk
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Disposal
Quantity
Safe storage
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Design
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Monitoring
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Fire fighting equipment
Isolation
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Stockpile management
AS 1851 Routine service of fire
Automatic fire suppression protection systems and equipment
Building construction
Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Provision of fire fighting equipment
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Petroleum and Gas (Production and
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Fire suppression system
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Location
Quantities
Competence
Housekeeping
Location
Quantities
Storage (3.22 MB)
Competence
Complying ventilation processes
Effective earthing processes
Shielding
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Welding job design Safety Alert 87
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Limit time persons exposed to excess
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Ventilation processes
Welding equipment design
Welding job design
Provision of fire protection equipment
Risk assessment
Storage (3.22 MB)
Inspection and maintenance
Storage (3.22 MB)
Transport (3.22 MB)
Housekeeping
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Storage (3.22 MB)
Risk assessment (3.22 MB)
AS 1940 The storage and handling of
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Handling
Provision of fire protection
Purchasing Procedures
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th
Transport edition
Housekeeping
Gas monitoring
AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres
Storage protection equipment
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (3.57 MB)
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Storage
Gas monitoring
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Storage
Transport
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FOPS Protective structures - General
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Guarding
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Isolation of the area Safety Bulletin 117
Risk assessment
Engineering design
Guarding around rotating part
Housekeeping
Isolation
Minimise exposure by design
Risk assessment
AS 1873 Powder-actuated hand-held
Competence fastening tools
Compliance with design fastening tools
Correct design of explosive power tools fastening tools
Installation of barriers fastening tools
Risk assessment
Safe use
Tool audit and inspection
Housekeeping
Disciplined behaviour
Competence
Purchasing
Risk assessment
Selection, use, storage and
maintenance
Competency
Register and identification of Safety Alert 79
equipment
Audiometric testing of workers
Design and specification of buildings maintenance sites
Design and specification of equipment maintenance sites
Equipment maintenance
Hearing conservation program program
Installation of noise level warning signs

Periodic monitoring for work areas to assessment of noise emission and
ascertain noise level exposure
Personal exposure limits (85 dBA)
Physical barriers to restrict access
Physical separation
Provision of personal protective management - Hearing protector
equipment program
Selection/use of personal protective
equipment in designated areas
Competence
Dust Suppression
Selection and use of personal maintenance of respiratory protective
Restricted Work Area
Risk analysis blast cleaning of steel
Shrouding
Silica content of abrasive material determination of respirable dust
Safety Bulletin 151
Dust suppression
Prescribed dust levels Coal Mining Safety and Health
Regulation 2001 (PDF 1.3 MB)
Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health
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Shrouding
Dust Suppression
Prescribed dust levels Coal Mining Safety and Health
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Regulation 2001 (PDF 762 KB)
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Shrouding
Air Pollution Act - Low Exhaust Fume
Standard
of Diesel Engine Exhaust in Metalliferous
Mines (PDF 210 KB)
Design of exhaust outlets
MDG 29 Guideline for the Management
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Guidance on the Interpretation of
Workplace Exposure Standards for
Airborne Contaminants
Smoke and fume monitoring Safety Bulletin 127
Evacuation of persons
Permit
Restricted area education
Evacuation of persons Safety Bulletin 120
Housekeeping management Safety Bulletin 61
Provision, training & use of personal AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied
protective equipment processes
Provision, training and use of personal
gas monitoring equipment
Fume Monitoring and allied processes
Paint quality blast cleaning of steel
Risk assessment
Fume Monitoring and allied processes
Risk assessment
Survey of old workings

Survey of old river channels
Risk assessment
Overblasting of overburden horizon Safety Alert 339
Competence
Conformity with positive lockout design

Design for positive lockout of
equipment
Fail safe design Safety Alert 21
Installation and maintenance of pre- Safety Alert 21
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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 information Safety Alert 66
Safety Alert 282
Safety Alert 21
Mine planning/scheduling
Protective vegetation
Restricted work area
maintenance
Shrouding
Training / procedures Safety Alert 266
Office of Commissioner Safety Alert 002
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Working In Confined Spaces Cramped Working Conditions Design
Employee selection
Limited work periods
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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
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Design and specification of buildings
Design and specification of equipment
Hearing conservation program
Installation of noise level warning signs

Periodic monitoring of work areas to
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Personal exposure limits ( 85 dBA)

Physical barrier
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Provision of personal protective
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Selection & use of personal protective

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Working In Confined Spaces Inadequate Ventilation Air quality

Monitoring equipment
Personal Protective Equipment -
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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus -
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Working In Confined Spaces Limited Egress And Entry Design
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Access (personnel and

Dredges as vessels
materials)
Winch ropes
Sub activity Risks

Access (Personnel and Materials) Person Being Immersed In Pond
Dredges as Vessels Dredge Capsizes
Dredges as Vessels Dredge Sinks

Dredges as Vessels Dredge Sinks
Freeboard Person Immersed Due To Loss Of

Freeboard
Mining Face Person Struck By Headline
Mining Face Person Trapped By Falling Material
Trailing Cables Cable Kinked
Trailing Cables Cable Stretched
Trailing Cables Sheath Damage

Trailing Cables Sheath Damage
Trailing Cables Water Ingress
Winch Ropes Person Struck By Winch Rope

Dredging
riate controls.
Freeboard Mining face

Access Punt Overturns Risk assessment and working
procedure and see also the Working
Environment Section - Working In or
Near Water or Liquids
Dredge Or Service Line Moves Whilst Restricted access
Person Boarding Or Disembarking 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
Person Falls From Dredge, Service Provision of Personal Protective
Line Or Punt Equipment

Person Slips On Accessway Design of accessways on pontoons
Dredge Lists Through Sitting On High
Point Of Bottom Of Pond Correct bottom dredging technique
Inappropriate Design Correct design
Design of winch ropes
Overloading Minimum level of freeboard
Regular checks for freeboard
Strong Winds Correct anchor points
Moor dredge close to bank
Design of winch ropes
Waves Caused By Collapse Of Mining Method of working face
Face Use of correct winch ropes
Height of mining face
Waves Caused By Wind Action Correct anchor points for winch ropes
Falling From Deck Edge of deck protected by removable
handrails, chains or similar
Instability Caused By Inappropriate
"Add Ons" E.G. Pumps And Other No additions without checking with
Equipment design engineers
Insufficient Freeboard Minimum level of freeboard
Regular checks for freeboard
Freeboard alarms
Integrity Of Hull Breached 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
Siphoning Correct bilge pumping technique
Water Buildup In Compartments Not Sounding pipes or similar in each
Noticed compartment allow indication of water
level
Water Enters Through Open Hatchway Hatchways and other deck openings
Or Other Deck Opening fitted with watertight seals
Hatches and other deck openings
protected by coamings
Corrosion Of Pontoons Allowing Water
Entry Inspections
Cracks In Pontoons Due To Movement
Inspections
Damage To Pontoons Below Water Competency
Level Design
Overloaded Due To Windblown
Tailings Inspections
Water Entry Through Dredge Competency
Inspection Door Check water levels
Wear On Pontoons From Wire Ropes Inspections
Headline Snaps Up/Sidewise Under Restrict access in area of headline or
Pressure danger zone
Headline Traverses Area Near Working Restrict access in area of headline or
Face danger zone
Collapse Of Face Restricted access to area near working
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Direct Attachment Of Wire Sling Competence
Causing Short Radius Use of cradles
Service Line Kinked When Moved Lookout maintained when moving
Cable Caught Up While Being Moved Visually observe movement operation
Clear area to move cable
Competence
Heavy Equipment Drives Over Cable Competence
Heavy Equipment Drives Over Cable
Warning signs
Bury cable
Restrict access to heavy equipment
Suspend cable
Cable Underwater Suspend cable out of water
Damaged Sheath Regular inspection of cable
Repair any damage
Overloading Of Winch Rope Winch rope selection
Sudden Movement Of Winch Rope Check position of winch ropes
Competence
Move past winch ropes carefully
Winch Rope Cut By Cutter Mark position of winch ropes
Check position of winch rope
Competence
Moor dredge close to bank in adverse
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Correct positioning of anchors
Move past winch ropes carefully
Winch Rope Worn And Snaps Under
Load Replace worn winch ropes
Winch Ropes Broken By Strong Winds
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Sub activity Risks
All Voltages Burns
All Voltages Electric Shock

All Voltages Electrical Explosion


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All Voltages Explosion Dust

All Voltages Explosion Dust
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All Voltages Uncontrolled Operation Of Equipment

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Low / medium voltage
Electrical Flashover Access Barriers to comply with

Australian Standards
Burns management competence
Electrical Competence
Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip

App/Duty Cycle/Env Fact
Equipment Design to comply with
Standards
High Volt Isol Equip-Acc Perm/Isol
Switch/High Volt Test
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Voltage Test For Dead
Maint Of Elec Inst, Plant & Equip In A
Safe Operational Cond
Provision Of Personal Protective
Equipment
Safety Equip Purp Ins & Main Equip-
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Selection And Use Of Clothing -
Electrical Workers
Selection And Use Of Personal
Technical Audits Of Installation
Use Of Tags, (Danger, Information,
Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock
Workplace/Job Familiarisation
Contact With Concealed Power Digging Procedures
Sources Via Digging
Operator Competence
Permit To Dig-Locate & Identify Power

Cables/Isol Power/Test & Prove Dead
Up To Date Drawings

Out Of Service)/ Personal Lock
Contact With Concealed Power Drill/Cut Procedure-Locate & Ident

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Tools/Test
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Up To Date Drawings
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Contact With Live Overhead Power Audit Of Clearance Of Overhead
Lines And Trailing Cables Electrical Lines
Earth Continuity Protection - High

Voltage Trailing Cables
Electrical fault protection

Line Clearance
Min Con O/H-Loc Rd/Rd Line

Rerout/Upgrade Rd/Ug Ret/In Clear
Operator Competence
Traffic Mov Proc O/H Line Clear-Acc
Per/Check Clear/Iso O/H
Use Of Mechanical Barriers

Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock/Pre-Mov
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Use Of Warning Devices/Alarms

Use Of Warning/Clearance Signs
Environmental Factor: Heat Building Design/Layout
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Ip Rating
Location Of Electrical Equipment

Environmental Factor: Building Design/Layout
Humidity/Moisture Equip Crit-Elec Prot/Mech Prot/Equip
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Ip Rating

Environmental Factor: Lightning Building Design/Layout
Earthing

Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Ip Rating
Lightning Arresters
Uncontrolled High Energy Discharge Access Barriers
(Fault Levels)
Access To Low & High Voltage
Electrical Equipment
Earth Fault Current Limits

Equipment Design
Exclusion Of Foreign Objects (Ip

Rating)
High Volt Isol Equip-Acc Perm/Isol
Housekeeping
Live Testing Procedures
Low/Med Volt Isol Of Equip - Low/Med
Volt Test For Dead
Mobile & Trans Equip - Earth Fault
Current Limitation
Notices And Signs
Prot Des-Grad Prot/E.L Dev/Current

Dev/Current Discrim/Ec Dev
Prot Set-Current Prot/E.L Dev/Current
Dev/Integ Cont Devices
Equipment
Restricted Access
Restricted Areas
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
Out Of Service)/ Pers Lock/Pre-Mov
Insp
Contact With Live Overhead Power Earth Leakage Protection - High
Lines And Trailing Cables Voltage Trailing Cables
Earth Leakage Protection - Low & High
Voltage Overhead Lines
Direct Contact Adequate Mine Communications
Building Design/Layout
Electrical Competent Assistant
High Voltage Rescue Competency

High Voltage Rescue Procedure
Isolation Of Unused Equipment And
Conductors
Low/Medium Voltage Rescue
Competency
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 Installations
Use Of Competent Assistants

Indirect Contact Adequate Mine Communications
Building Design/Layout
Maintenance & Testing Of Rescue
Equip
Mine Emergency Procedures
Equipment
Provision Of Suitable Test Equipment
Resuscitation Competence For Mine
Workers
Standard Of Electrical Installations
Unused Equipment And Conductors
High Energy Discharge (Electrical Building Design/Layout

Ignition) Building Location (Environment)
Competence
Controlled Dust Removal From
Determination Of Hazardous Area
Dust Control
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Install Hazardous Area Equipment
Live Testing In Hazardous Area
Maint Of Elec Equip-Plant & Inst In A
Equipment
Remove Electrical Equipment From
Hazard
Render Area Non Explosive
Static Electricity Clothing (Anti Static)
Competence
Controlled Dust Removal From
Dust Control
Earthing

Equipment Design

Maint Proc Min Expl Risk Due To Static
Elec Work Hazard Area
Equipment
Routine Testing
Competence
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Equipment
Remove Electrical Equipment From Ha

Competence
Earthing

Equipment Design

Routine Testing
Competence
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Equipment

Static Electricity
Competence
Earthing

Equipment Design

Equipment
Routine Testing
Competence
Equipment Design
Housekeeping
Equipment

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Falling down a sink hole (washout) Competency
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Geotechnical design and monitoring
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Mine design
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Method of Working
Operator aware of dangers (identify
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Restrict access
Risk Assessment
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Dump Design
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Slumping of dump material Control drainage
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Restrict access
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Uncontrolled release of mud in spoil Compacted top layer
Dump design
Proper drainage
Working method
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Condition of dump regularly monitored

Method of working (e.g. dump short)
Restrict access
Equipment driven over edge Competence
Control direction of access and
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Method of working (minimise
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Dump berm design
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Highwall Mining
Ejection of material from

Collapse of person
drivage
Gas and coal dust ignition Highwall collapse
Injury to personnel Injury caused by

unauthorised entry
Rock falls

Collapse Of Person Illness
Ejection Of Water/Air/Mud/Material Sudden Drivage Collapse

From Drivage
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 Unexpected

Geological/Structural Conditions
Highwall Collapse Drivage Instability Due To Unexpected
Geological/Structural Conditions
Highwall Collapse Instability Due To Under Size Pillars
Injury Caused By Incorrect Action By Inadequate Competency

Employee
Injury To Person In Drivage By Fall Of Roof And Rib Failure

Roof And Rib
Injury To Personnel Electrical
Injury To Personnel Outbreak Of Fire
Injury To Personnel From Unauthorised Entries Left With Unrestricted Access

Entry In Excavation
Injury To Personnel From Unauthorised Entries Left With Unrestricted Access
Entry In Excavation
Inrush Aquifer Connection
Inrush Connection With Mine Working
Inrush From Surface Feature/Structure
Person Overcome By Atmospheric Failure Of Ventilation Equipment

Deficiency
Person Overcome By Atmospheric Noxious Gas

Deficiency
Person Overcome By Atmospheric O2 Deficiency

Deficiency
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Blast Damage

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

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Equipment/Personnel/Services

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Geological Factor

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Machine Vibration

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Machine Vibration
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Pillar/Web Collapse

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Rainfall

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Strong Wind

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Subsidence
Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Weathering

Rock Fall From Highwall/Low Wall/End Wet Strata

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Injury caused by incorrect Injury by fall of roof and Go to

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Person overcome by
Inrush atmospheric deficiency

Communication Procedure
Provision Of Communication System
Rescue Procedure
Conformity With Mining Plan
Convergence Monitoring
Extraction Sequence Plan
Geotechnical Study
Pillar Design
Restricted Area
Equipment Repair Procedure
Rescue Procedure
Rescue Procedure
Evacuation Of Personnel
Geotechnical Study
Mine Design
Atmosphere Monitoring For Ch4
E.R.A.E. Electrical Equipment
Equipment Design
Equipment Installed To Specification
Equipment Manufactured To
Specification
Equipment Selection
Machine Monitoring For Heating
Predetermination Of Gas
Quantity/Type/Source
Use Of Inert Gas
Ventilation Quantity And Velocity
Atmosphere Monitoring For CH4
Automatic Cut Off Of Cutting Power At
2% Methane General Body Gas
Concentrations
Equipment Design
Equipment Installation
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Manufacturer
Machine Monitoring For Heating
Use Of Inert Gas
Determination Of Restricted Activity In
Area
Procedure For Working In Restricted
Area
Prohibited Activity Area
Atmosphere Monitoring For Ignition
Potential
Automatic Cut Off Of Cutting Power At
2% Methane General Body Gas
Concentrations
Evaluation For Presence Of Incendive
Rocks
Mining Technique
Risk Assessment Of Explosion
Potential
Risk Assessment Use Of Light Alloy
Rock Mass Characterisation Including
Coal Seams
Use Of Inert Gas/Stone Dust/Water
Water Spray Configuration
Water Spray Quantity
Lightning Conductor
Accurate Alignment/Guidance
Accurate Plans Of Other Workings
Geotechnical Study
Monitoring
Stowage Of Drivage
Continuous Updating Of Seam Safety Bulletin 145
Structural Model
Delineation Of Hazard Zone
Detailed Highwall Mapping
Stowage Of Drivage
Accurate Alignment
Geotechnical Study
Guidance System
Stowage Of Drivage
Employment Selection
Recovery Competency
Underground Competency
Competent Person To Supervise
Excavation Activity
Monitoring
Risk Assessment Of Conditions By
Competent Person
Support
Atmospheric Monitoring
Equipment Design To Specification
Equipment Installation To Specification

Equipment Maintenance To
Specification
Equipment Manufacture To
Specification
Equipment Monitoring (Thermal
Sensing Of Equipment)
Equipment Selection To Specification
Fire Suppression Equipment
Inert Atmosphere
Remote Visual Monitoring
Atmospheric Monitoring
Equipment Design To Specification
Equipment Installation To Specification

Equipment Maintenance To
Specification
Equipment Manufacture To
Specification
Equipment Monitoring (Thermal
Sensing Of Equipment)
Equipment Selection To Specification
Evacuation Of Personnel
Fire Suppression Equipment
Inert Atmosphere
Procedure For Fire Fighting
Use Of Flame Retardant Material
Barricades/Fences With Danger Signs

Personnel Movement Restrictions To
Work Area
Sealing All Completed Drivages
Geotechnical Study
Mine Design
Geotechnical Study
Mine Design
Risk Assessment Of Potential Inrush
Geotechnical Study
Inrush Protective Procedures
Mine Design
Risk Assessment Of Potential Inrush Significant incident 16
Maintenance Of Ventilation Equipment

Monitoring Air Quality
Procedure For Ventilation Failure
Adequate Ventilation
Communication Equipment
Communication Procedures
Self Rescuers
Adequate Ventilation
Communication Equipment
Oxygen Self Rescuers
Rescue Procedures
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Blast Design
Protective Canopy Protective structures - General
Remove Person
Scaling Down
Remove Person
Mining Plan
Geotechnical Study To Incorporate
Strata Below Seam & Stab
Protective Canopy
Removal Of Person From Hazardous
Area
Remove Person
Restrictive Zones For Equipment
Convergence Monitoring For Instability

Geotechnical Study To Determine Pillar
Design
Machine Alignment Control
Catchrill
Remove Person From Hazardous Area

Surface Drainage
Catchrill

Geotechnical Study
Long Term Planning
Monitoring For Subsidence
Catchrill
Presplitting
Provision Of Protective Bench
Remove Person From Hazardous Area

Scaling Down
Catchrill
Protective Canopy
Surface Drainage
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Mobile Equipment (su
Maintenance of Operation of equipment Recognised Stand

equipment Design and construction
Sub Activity Risks

Maintenance Of Equipment Injury To Person From Tyre Blowout/
Tyre component failure
Maintenance of Equipment Injury to person from component failure
Maintenance of Equipment Injury to person from component failure
Maintenance of Equipment Person Injured by collapse of

supported component
Operation of Equipment Contact With Hazardous Material
Operation of Equipment Electrocution
Operation of Equipment Injury Sustained Within Equipment
Operation of Equipment Injury To Person Falling Off Mobile

Equipment

Equipment Component
Equipment Component
Operation of Equipment Injury To Person From Tyre Blowout
Operation of Equipment Loss Of Control During Towing Of

Equipment
Operation of Equipment Mobile Equipment Moving Into Liquid
Operation of Equipment Personnel Accessing/exiting from

machine
Operation of Equipment Operator Contact With Outside

Environment
Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Fires On Mobile
Equipment
Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Mobile Equipment

Rollover
Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Object Falling Off
Mobile Equipment
Operation of Equipment Person Injured By Object Falling Onto
Mobile Equipment
Operation of Equipment Person Injured During Equipment

Recovery
Operation of Equipment Person Injured During Equipment
Recovery
Operation of Equipment Person Injured In Mobile Equipment

Collision
Uncontrolled Movement potential for
injury
Operation of Equipment Operator error resulting in crush injury

to 3rd party
Mobile Equipment (surface)
riate controls.
Design and construction of mine roads

Fitting And Refitting Tyres Maintenance procedure
Mobile Equipment design

Mobile Equipment maintenance
Mobile Equipment manufacture

Operator competence
QDS not fit for purpose Maintenace Procedures and schedules
Worn wear strips allowing coments to Pre start inspection

override stop positions on forklifts and
tyre handlers
Cracks in equipment, hose failure Maintenance procedures
Inadequate support of component Part Competence
Provision of propping devices
Job safety Analysis

Risk assessment
Maintenance Procedures
Procedures for transport of hazardous

materials
Contact With Underground Cables Cabling plan
Digging permit
Operator competence
Traffic restriction
Contact With And Damage To Trailing Cable handling procedures
Cable Competence
Equipment moving procedures
Restricted traffic access
Warning signs
Equipment Induced Factors Design of seat belt
Inspection and testing of seat belt and
anchors
Equipment movement procedure
Ergonomic designed control
Ergonomic designed seating
Ergonomically designed cabin
Machine access surface standard
Operator competence
Personnel prescribed exposure
limits(Noise,Heat,Dust)
Provision of air conditioning
Reduced noise level
Use of seat belt
Falling From Lift Box Competence
Lifting equipment design
Lifting procedure
Horseplay Equipment movement procedure
Operator competence
Inappropriate Access/Alighting Facility Designed access systems

Operator competence
Slippery Surface On Mobile Equipment Mobile Equipment design
Operator competence
Lack Of Personal Restraining Devices Maintenance procedure
Operating procedure
Lack Of Personal Restraining Devices
Provision of personal restraining

devices
Use of personal restraining devices
After market accessories not tested Risk assessment and testing

and risk assessed
Lack Of Restraining Guards/Sides Mobile Equipment design
Non Use Of Seating Passenger loading restriction
Provision of seating for passengers
Use of seating
Operator competence
Seat belts
Contact With High Voltage Electric isolation procedures
Height limitation
Isolation procedure
Mobile Equipment isolation procedure
Mobile Equipment raised body alarm
Operator competence
Protective barrier
Warning sign
Contact With Hot Ground Cooling of hot area
Equipment movement restriction
Operator competence
Site inspection
Lightning Strike Mobile Equipment isolation procedure
Inattention and Distraction Restrict personal mobile telephone use
Restrict access to social media devices
Towing procedures
Mine induction for new employees -
awareness of inattention
Reduced Traction Operator competence
Prime mover towing capacity
Risk assessment of towing operation

Towed equipment braking system
relative to weight
Towing procedures
Severance Of Towing Connection Design of connection equipment
Maintenance of connection
Operator competence
Severance Of Towing Connection
Provision of appropriate connection

Provision of appropriate safety
chain/rope
Risk assessment
Towing procedures
Use of appropriate connection
Use of appropriate safety chain/rope
Equipment Inundation Equipment movement procedure

Equipment operating procedure
Hazard warning sign
Mobile Equipment design (enclosed
brake)
Operator competence
Physical barrier
Reversing procedure
Pinch Points Risk assessment
Stairs not fit for purpose Identify pinch points

Lack of three points of contact Competent operators
Lack of positive communication with Equipment deign and risk assessment
operator
Inadequate risk asssement Change management
undertakenb with equipment design
Positive communication
Exclusion zones
No-Go zones
Uncontrolled Operator Movement Enclosed cabin
Ergonomic operator compartment
Protective structure
Auto shut off valve on park brake
operation
Risk assessment
Seat belts
Flammable Material Contact With Engine cooling system
Ignition Source Fire resistant fluid
Fuel line layout and design
Heat shielding of hot component

Mobile Equipment manufacture
Oil line layout and design
Pre-start checks
Outbreak Of Fire When Refuelling Equipment access restriction
Operator competence
Refuel station design
Refuelling procedure
Brake Failure Mobile Equipment design

Mobile Equipment selection
Operator competence
Regular dynamic brake testing
Changed Road Conditions Barriers

Operator competence
Road maintenance
Road width
Speed restriction
Warning sign
Cross Grade Movement On Steep Operator competency
Grade Restrict access to suitable equipment
Restrict personal access
Tilt alarm
Crushed Operator Cabin Mobile Equipment design
R.O.P.S
Crushed Operator Cabin
R.O.P.S
Environmental Factors (Road Visibility, Dust suppression (road watering)

Sun, Lights) Mobile Equipment maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Road design
Road maintenance
Road marker
Tinted windscreen
Warning sign
Incorrect operation of Non-Slewing Lift plan
articulated mobile crane
Stable ground
Rated capacity compliance
Excessive Speed For Conditions Operator competence
Speed restriction
Warning sign
Fitness For Duty Prohibition of drug, alcohol use
Testing of workforce
Improper Tyre Inflation Pressures Mobile Equipment maintenance
Operator competence
Mobile Equipment Being Moved In An Equipment movement procedure
Unstable Condition (Eg Truck Body In Loading/unloading procedure
Raised Position) Mobile Equipment control device
Mobile Equipment indicator device
Operator competence
Warning barrier
Mobile Equipment Movement On Ground preparation
Unstable Ground Operator competency
Restrict access to suitable equipment
Restricted personnel access
Work site inspection
Steering Failure Mobile Equipment design
Operator competence
Tyre Blowout Mobile Equipment maintenance
Operator competence
Tyre maintenance procedure
Tyre selection
Unrestrained Object Mobile Equipment design
Operating procedure
Secure storage
Unrestrained Person Movement Design of restraints
Effective communication
Use of seat belts
Unstable Crest Edge Barriers
Mobile Equipment
movement/procedure
Operator competency
Worksite inspection
Unstable Dump Edge Barrier
Dump procedure
Mobile Equipment
movement/procedure
Operator competency
Unstable Load On Mobile Equipment Liquid equipment design
Liquid tank baffles

Loading procedure
Loading restriction
Mobile Equipment selection
Operator competence
Unstable Stock/ Spoil Pile Mobile Equipment
movement/procedure
Operator competency
Restrict access to personnel
Component Part Of Mobile Equipment Maintenance of equipment
Falling Off Operator competence
Pre-operation checks
Failure Of Lifting Or Securing Load restrictions (SWL's)
Equipment Loading procedures
Maintenance of lifting equipment

Operator competence
Provision of appropriate equipment
Use of appropriate lifting equipment
Incorrect loading procedures Load security
Loading procedure

Operator competence
Incorrect loading procedures
Load stability
Insecure Load Load security
Loading procedure
Operator competence
Speed restriction
Unstable Load Load stability
Loading procedure
Operator competence
Temporary stoppage of equipment
Volume Overload Of Mobile Equipment Load indicators
Loading procedure
Loading restriction
Operator competence
Crushed Operator Cabin F.O.P.S.

Flyrock Barricades
Blast design
Blast procedure
Defined hazardous area
Restrict access to Hazard areas
Warning signs
Drill component falling on drill deck Exclusion Zone
Risk assessment
Object Falling Onto Mobile Equipment Barriers

Defined hazardous area
Mobile Equipment movement
procedure
Warning signs
Work procedure
Rockfall Barriers to hazardous area
Defined equipment movement area
Mine design
Operator competence
Warning signs
Bogged Equipment Competence
Provision of recovery equipment
Restriction of personnel access
Bogged Equipment
Risk Assessment
Equipment Falling Into Deep Competence
Excavation Provision of recovery equipment
Risk Assessment
Equipment Suspended On Bench Competence
Risk Assessment
Inundated Equipment Competence
Risk Assessment
Overturned Equipment Competence
Risk Assessment
Changed Road Conditions Competence
Operating restriction
Road design
Road maintenance
Road separation
Warning sign
Contact Whilst Parked Competence
Designated parking area
Direction sign
Parking procedure (parallel parking)
Excessive Speed Competence
Provision of brakes
Speed restriction
Warning sign
Inadequate Light Competence
Mobile Equipment proximity device
Mobile Equipment warning light
Reflective sign
Speed restriction
Surface lighting
Warning sign
Inattention and Distraction
mine induction for new employees -

Interaction Between Light Mobile Competence
Equipment And Other Mobile Light vehicle movement procedure
Equipment Transport rules
Mobile Equipment interaction
procedure
Mobile Equipment proximity warning
device
Collsion avaoidance technology

Parallel parking
Use of warning system
Interaction Between On Site Service Competence

Mobile Equipment And Other Mobile Immobilisation of equipment
Equipment Mobile Equipment proximity warning
device
Parking
Parking procedures
Servicing procedure
Use of warning systems
Vehicle design
Warning sign
Lack Of Adhesion Competence
Mobile equipment maintenance
Road design
Road maintenance
Mobile Equipment Colliding With Competence
Person Designated equipment route
Designated personnel route
Emergency stop
Mobile Equipment design (horn, lights,
brakes)
Personnel movement procedure
Personnel restricted access
Physical barriers
Speed restriction
Warning sign
Mobile Equipment Falling Into Equipment design
Excavation Equipment movement procedure
Equipment operating procedure
Excavation warning sign
Mobile Equipment Falling Into
Excavation
Operator competence
Reversing procedure
Risk assessment of excavation
Safety berm
Tipping procedure
Mobile Equipment Hitting Overhead Cabling moved underground
Powerline/Cable Tower Cabling re-routing
Competence
External to equipment warning device
Onboard proximity warning device
Power line layout
Raising power line
Warning sign
Mobile Equipment Movement In Mobile Equipment interaction
Congested Area (Around And In procedure
Tunnels, Buildings, Working Faces And Operator competence
Other Areas Restriction of equipment access
Use of equipment warning system
Warning sign
Mobile Equipment/Component Failure Component testing
Operator check
Operator competence
Periodic brake test
Narrow Roadway Width Mobile Equipment separation
Optimum road width
Speed restriction
Traffic control
Traffic route
Overloading Extending Braking Competence
Distance Load indicator
Weight restriction
Overwatering Competence
Equipment selection
Road design
Road maintenance
Watering procedure
Restricted Vision From Within Mobile Competence
Equipment Mobile Equipment design
Windscreen cleaning devices
Restricted Vision Due To Roadway Eliminating sign
Environment Operating procedure
Restricted Vision Due To Roadway
Environment
Reflective sign
Removal of vision obstacle
Road design
Road edge clearance
Warning sign
Reversing Competence
Mobile Equipment alarm
Mobile Equipment proximity device
Reversing procedure
Poor maintenace practices Auditting of safety systems
Persons in No-Go zones Fire suppression system control

auditting
Failure to follow procedure Isolation of equipment when persons in
No Go Zones
Maintenance
Competent operator
Collision avoidance systems

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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 334
Safety Alert 208
Safety Alert 83
Safety Alert 29
Safety Alert 208
Safety Alert 173
Safety Alert 208
Safety Alert 115
Safety Alert 71
Safety Bulletin 103
Safety Alert 274
Safety Alert 282
Safety Alert 211
Safety Alert 320
Safety Alert 287
Safety Alert 187
AS/NZS 2538 Vehicle support stands
Safety Alert 98
Safety Alert 118
Safety Bulletin 131
Safety Alert 187
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th
edition
Safety Alert 37
Safety Alert 341
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 78
Safety Alert 335
Safety Bulletin 135
AS 3868 Earth-moving machinery -

Design guide for access systems
Safety Alert 300
Safety Alert 300

Safety Bulletin 135
and devices
and devices
Safety Alert 353
Safety Alert 37
Safety Alert 37
Safety Bulletin 176

Safety Bulletin 130
Department of Transport and Main

Roads - Driver Distraction
RACQ - Distraction and inattention
ISO 7464 Earth-moving machinery -

Method of test for the measurement of
drawbar pull
Safety Alert 217

Safety Alert 217
AS 4177.4 Caravan and light trailer

towing components - Safety chains up
to 3500 kg capacity
Safety Bulletin 130
Safety Alert 366
Safety Bulletin 130
Department of Transport and Main

Roads - Driver Distraction
RACQ - Distraction and inattention
Safety Bulletin 130
Safety Alert 345


Safety - Wheeled machines - Brakes
Safety Alert 192
Safety Alert 358
Safety Bulletin 170
Safety Alert 192

Safety Alert 358

Protective structures - General
Safety Alert 356
Safety Alert 263
Safety Bulletin 130
Safety Alert 355
Safety Alert 40
Safety Alert 102
Safety Alert 362

AS 2809 Road tank vehicles for
dangerous goods
Safety Bulletin 170
Safety Alert 216
Safety Alert 67
Safety Alert 53
Safety Alert 320
Safety alert 57
Safety Alert 57
Safety Alert 53
Protective structures - General
Safety Alert 53
Safety Alert 128

Safety Bulletin 34
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Bulletin 162
Safety Alert 342
Safety Bulletin 34
Safety Bulletin 34
Safety Bulletin 130
Safety Bulletin 135

Safety Alert 218
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 179
Safety Bulletin 34
Safety Alert 319

Safety Alert 237
Safety Alert 218

Safety Alert 179
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 232
Safety Bulletin 112
Safety Bulletin 135

Safety Alert 210
Safety Alert 210
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 47
Safety Alert 299
Safety Alert 47
Safety Alert 194
Safety Alert 232
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 205

Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Alert 28
Safety Alert 327
Safety Alert 279
Safety Alert 295

Safety Bulletin 135
Safety Bulletin 101

Safety Bulletin 90
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Non-mobile equip
Bins reclaimed from

Conveyors
below
Sub Activity Risks

Bins Reclaimed from below Entrapment in Burning Machine
Bins Reclaimed from below Inrush of Fluidised material into

working area
Bins Reclaimed from below Unknown Void
Conveyors Conveyor Fire
Conveyors Falling Tension Weight
Conveyors Injury To Person Caused By Conveyor

Spillage
Conveyors Injury to person during maintenace

activities
Conveyors Person Falling Onto Conveyor
Conveyors Person In Contact With Conveyor
Conveyors Person Struck By Or Caught By

Moving Conveyor
Other equipment including buidlings Falling From Heights
Other equipment including buidlings Structure Failure

Non-mobile equipment, bins and buildings
riate controls.
Other equipment, bins,

buildings

Fire in buried/trapped mobile machine. Engine shutdown systems.
Maintenance of fire suppression
systems
Situation management plan
Automatic fire suppression systems.
Accumulation and release of fluidised Keep person out of range of hazard.
material Control water additions to susceptible
material.
Attention to stockpile drainage.
Design to minimise inrush potential.
Assess hazard.
Person/mobile machine breaks through Design of stockpile
crust , falls into void System to prevent person/machine
passing near potential void.
System to maintain awareness of the
hazard
Method of working stockpile
System to monitor feeder operation.
Friction Heating Competence
Housekeeping
Inspection
Monitoring
Risk assessment
Breakage Of Conveyor Components Conveyor component inspection
Conveyor component maintenance
Conveyor design
Conveyor guarding
Restricted access
Material Spillage Competence
Conveyor design
Conveyor loading
Unsuspended load
Competence
Poor job planning Risk assessment
Supervision
Conveyor starting during maintenance
Isolation
Incorrect Isolation Test for dead
Working On Or Near Conveyors Competence

Conveyor guarding
Emergency shutdown devices
Isolation procedures
Provision of conveyor isolators
Risk assessment
Work procedures
Uncontrolled Start Of Conveyor Competence

Design of positive of lockout of
equipment
Fail safe design
start alarms
mechanisms
Isolation of power source

Pre-start procedures
Risk assessment
Contact With Conveyor Adequate access
Competence
Conveyor guards
Provision of emergency shutdown
devices
Risk assessment
Work procedures
Conveyor Roll Back Anti roll back device
Competency
Control conveyor load
Conveyor brake
Conveyor design
Conveyor maintenance
Damaged Belt Belt design
Belt inspection
Belt maintenance
Damaged belt detection
Restricted access
Uncontrolled Start Of Conveyor Competence

Design for positive lockout of
equipment
Fail safe control system
Guarding of conveyor
start alarms
equipment
Positive isolation of equipment

Restricted access
Risk assessment
Security of PLC control system
Adverse Environment Factors Assessment of environmental
conditions
Communication
Maintaining of environmental conditions

Selection, use and maintenance of
Failure Of Personal Safety Equipment personal safety equipment to meet
Inadequate Assessment Of Working Appropriate Use of Lift boxes
Area Competence
Design of appropriate restraints
Risk assessment of work area by
competent person
Selection and use of scaffolding
Selection and use of working platforms

Inadequate Design Construction Of Construct to risk assessment design
Plant Modifications to plant
Plant design preconstruction & risk
assessment
Safety Equipment Being Wrongfully Audit for compliance of use
Used Competence in correct procedure
Corrosion Auditing
Construction
Design
Maintenance
Manufacturer
Material selection
Monitoring
Protective coatings
Fatigue Design
Maintenance
Material selection
Monitoring
Inappropriate Modifications Authorisations
Current drawings
Design
Risk assessment
Specifications
Misuse Use for design purpose
Overloading Condition monitoring
Design
Housekeeping
Load markings
Use for specifications
Tie down standards/design
TARP for weather patterns
Strong winds
Temporary structure design
Vibration Design
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Safety Alert 365
Safety Alert 291


Safety Alert 359

AS 60204.1 Safety of machinery -
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Safety Alert 284

Safety Alert 346
Safety Alert 177
Safety Bulletin 28
Safety Bulletin 177
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Stockpile, Handling, Dum
Feeders / reclaimers Spoil piles
Sub activity Risks

Feeders/Reclaimers Accumulation of gas/loss of oxygen
Feeders/Reclaimers Entrapment
Feeders/Reclaimers Excess respirable dust
Feeders/Reclaimers Person falling/tripping contact with

moving parts
Feeders/Reclaimers Tunnel Explosion
Feeders/Reclaimers Tunnel Fire
Spoil piles Entrapment in Burning Machine

Spoil piles Entrapment in Burning Machine
Spoil piles Falling/Rolling Object
Spoil piles Inrush of fluid material into working

area
Spoil piles Person/Machine engulfed in material
Stockpiles Stockpile self-heating
Stockpiles Unknown Void
Tailings Dams/Mud Dumps Person/Machine engulfed in material

ckpile, Handling, Dump and Reclaim
riate controls.
Tailings dams / mud

Stockpiles
dumps

Person in/near hazardous area
Use artificial atmosphere equipment
Ventilate to the appropriate standard

Fire (in buried/trapped machine) Automatic engine shutdown system.
Automatic fire suppression system.
systems.
Coal Flow into the tunnel Testing of atmosphere
Maintenance system
Work permit system
Communications
Flooding, slumping, fire, explosion, Alternative access
structural failure Control drainage.
Control explosion potential
Control fire potential
Design of structure
Maintenance of structure
Protection of structure
Person in/near hazardous area Assess hazard - reduce exposure
Suppress dust to standards set
elsewhere
Accumulation of material/spillage Maintain adequate lighting
Maintain clear work area
Maintenance of components Isolation
Inadequate guarding Provide barriers
Incorrect work methods Hazard assessment
Person in/near tunnel Periodically assess the gas and dust
explosion potential of the situation
Provide ventilation appropriate to the
situation
Restrict access
Person in/near tunnel Equipment condition monitoring.
Escape routes and evacuation plan.
Heat detection/fire warning systems.
Maintenance of heat detection fire
warning system.
Restrict access
Fire in buried/trapped mobile machine. Automatic fire suppression systems.
Fire in buried/trapped mobile machine.
Engine shutdown systems.
systems.
Person struck by falling/rolling object Assess hazard
Keep person/machine clear of hazard
area
Accumulation and release of fluidised Assess hazard.
material Attention to stockpile drainage.
Control water additions to susceptible
material.
Design to minimise inrush potential.
Keep person out of range of hazard.
Slumping of material Assess hazard
Keep person clear of hazard area
Uncontrolled release of mud in spoil Assess hazard.
Control location and size of mud dump.
Keep persons clear of hazard area.

Maintain awareness of the potential
hazard.
Person/machine breaks through Assess hazard, predict potential heated
surface crust in heated spoil areas
Isolate heated areas
Method for working heated material
Monitor potential heated areas
Person/mobile machine breaks through Design of stockpile
crust , falls into void Method of working stockpile
System to maintain awareness of the
hazard
System to monitor feeder operation.
System to prevent person/machine
passing near potential void.
Person/machine breaks through crust, Keep person/machine clear of range
sinks into liquefied material Risk assessment
Uncontrolled release of liquefied Attention to drainage.
material. Licensed dams
Risk assessment.
Store liquid/liquefiable materials in a
suitable containment.
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Sumps and Drainage (surface)
Entering an obscured
excavation

Entering Excavation Obscured By Boats Overturning/Sinking
Water Or Mud
Breaking Through Crust
Material Slipping Into Sump
Person Slipping In Muddy Conditions
Pontoon Sinking/Overturning
nd Drainage (surface)
riate controls.

Competency
Selection Of Boat
Wearing Of Safety Gear
Mark Excavation Limits
Restrict Access
Sump Design
Inspections And Monitoring Of
Conditions
Mark Excavation Limits
Restrict Access
Competence
Correct Footwear
Properly Defined Procedures
Restrict Access
Design Of Pontoon
Regular Inspections
Regular Maintenance
Wearing Of Personal Protective
Equipment
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Stockpiles
Being struck by falling /

Engulfment
rolling object
Inrush of fluid material Stockpile self-heating

Entrapment In Burning Machine Fire In Buried/Trapped Mobile Machine
Inrush Of Fluidised Material Into Accumulation And Release Of

Working Area Fluidised Material
Person Struck By Falling/Rolling Object Falling Material In Bin Or Hopper
Failure of stockpile conveyor

component
Person Near Stockpile

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
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
Material Hangs Up In Body
Mobile Machine Overturns To The Side
Outside Wheels Sink In Soft Stockpile

Edge
Stockpile Edge Gives Way, Machine

Overturns Backwards
Vehicle Driven Over An Edge

Stockpiles
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Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
Engine Shutdown Systems
Maintenance Of Fire Suppression
Systems
Situation Management Plan
Assess Hazard
Attention To Stockpile Drainage
Control Water Additions To Susceptible
Material
Design To Minimise Inrush Potential
Keep Person Out Of Range Of Hazard
Clean Down Hung-Up Material Before
Entry
Control Access By Persons To
Hazardous Areas
Isolate Sources Of Uncontrolled
Operation
Minimise The Need To Enter Bin
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Maintenance schedules
Keep Person Out Of Range
Assess Hazard
Control Pedestrians Around Operating
Machines
Assess Hazard
Control Drainage
Control Water Additions To Susceptible
Material
Keep Person/Machine Out Of Range
Method Of Working The Stockpile
Assess Hazard, Predict Potential
Heated Areas
Isolate Heated Areas
Method For Working Heated Material
Monitoring Potential Heated Areas
Design Of Stockpile
System To Maintain Awareness Of The
Hazard
System To Monitor Feeder Operation
System To Prevent Person/Machine
Passing Near Potential Void
Risk Assessment (Refer 12.3)
Sound Retrieval Techniques (Refer
12.3)
Equipment Design
Equipment Selection
Remove Build Up
Design Of Stockpile
Direction Of Machine Movement
Risk Assessment
Side Slope Suitable To The Machine
Surface Compaction Standards
Maintain Concave Profile In Cross
Section Rather Than Convex
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
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Trenching
Working in and around

trenches

Working In And Around Trenches Contact With Underground Services
Falling Into Trench

Flooding Of Trench
Toxic Atmosphere
Trench Wall Failure

Trenching
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Evacuation procedure
Excavation/ramping system
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Excavation procedure
Monitoring
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Tailings dams and dumps
Engulfment

Person/Machine Engulfed In Material Person/Machine Breaks Through
Crust, Sinks Into
Uncontrolled Liquefied
Release Material
Of Liquefied
Material
s dams and dumps
riate controls.

Keep Person/Machine Out Of Range
Attention To Drainage
Licensed Dams
Risk Assessment
Store Liquid/Liquefiable Materials In A
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Inundation Fire Personal Injury
Seismic Activity Conduct of emergency exercises
Sub activity Risks

Highwall, Spoil Failure
Inundation
Flooding of pit or facility
Fire Smoke inhalation and burns
Personal Injury Untimely response to incident
External Resources Capability
Rescue Capability Capability

Seismic Activity Structural damage

Emergency Response (Surface)
riate controls.
Personal Injury External Resources Rescue Capability
nised Standard 08
emergency exercises

Failure to stabilise material Geotechnical assessment
TARP
Failure to isolate area Emergency Procedures
Emergency practice excercises
Lack of sufficient resources for Mutual assistance program
recovery Police and other external services
liason
Communications
Interference from media Public Affairs resources
Failure to isolate area TARP
Insufficient pumping capacity Emergency Procedures
Failure to communicate risk Emergency practice excercises
Interference from media Mutual assistance program
Lack of sufficient resources for Police and other external services
recovery liason
Communications
Public Affairs resources
Bushfires Fire breaks, fire fighting water
Failure of components Maintenance plans
Equipment fire 2nd means of egress
Blast area impacted by hot ground Fire suppression
Delays in notifying external resources Emergency Procedures
Lack of site knowledge by external Emergency practice excercises
resources
Inadequate simulation practices Mutual assistance program
Police and other external services
liason
Communications
Failure to undertaken training on site, Annual Emergency simulation
off site and coordinated approach excercises
Emergency Response Management
Plans
Failure to commit capital to Emergency Annual Level 1 and site exercises
Response requirements
Persons not trained on site Competence
Insufficient emergency equipment Inspections and audits
Lack of mutual assistance Annual exercises
Failure to familise with site Scheduled training
Exclusion zones not established
Highwall or spoil failure Emergency excercises
Plant and building damage 2nd means of egress
Failure of blast to iniatiate Scheduled training
external resources
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Mechanical (Sur
Compressors and Rubber Tyred Mobile Installation and

pressure vessels Equipment maintenance activities
Drills Towing loads Services

(hoses)
Lifting equipment IC engine systems Fuel storage
Services
Services / pipes
(general)
Surface installation / Recognised S

Conveyors
maintenance Tyre, wheel and ri
Sub activity Risks
Compressors & Pressure Vessels Bursting Under Pressure
Compressors & Pressure Vessels Caught By Moving Parts
Compressors & Pressure Vessels Excessive Noise

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Fire
Conveyors Collapse Elevated Conveyor
Conveyors Contact Moving Parts

Conveyors Discharge Stored Energy
Conveyors Falling/Flying Material
Conveyors Fire
Conveyors Fire On Unit
Conveyors Inhalation Of Noxious Gas
Conveyors Runaway Belt
Drills Hearing Damage
Drills Uncontrolled movement of drill

components under maintenance
Drills Personnel Burns
Drills Uncontrolled movement of drill Rods

Rubber Tyred Mobile Equipment Object Striking operator
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Falling Object
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Fire
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Fire on unit
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Hearing Damage
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Noise
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Personnel Burns

Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Personnel Burns
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Personnel Contact With Moving Vehicle
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Transfer Of Machine Energy
Rubber tyred Mobile equipment Vehicle Contact With Stationary Object
IC Engine Systems Asphyxiation/ Poisoning
IC Engine Systems Contamination Of Atmosphere By Lpg

Or Cng Fuel
Contamination Of Atmosphere By Lpg

IC Engine Systems
Or Cng Fuel
IC Engine Systems Uncontrolled Heat Source
IC Engine Systems Uncontrolled Movement
High Pressure Impact / Component

Failure causing injury to person
Hit by falling material
Installation/Maint Activities
Fire
Lifting Equipment Uncontrolled Falling Objects

Lifting Equipment Contact with crane assembly
Lifting Equipment Contact with suspended loads
Services/General Contact With Moving Parts
Services/General Muscular Damage
Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Pressure

Energy
Services/Hoses Static Electricity From Hose
Services/Hoses Uncontrolled Release Of Energy
Services/Pipes Falling Pipes
Services/Pipes Release Of Stored Energy From Pipes
Towing of Loads Caught Between
Towing of Loads Rollover
Towing of loads Runaway

Towing of Loads Runover
Fuel Storage Exposure To Fumes And Heat
Fuel Storage Fire
Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable

Fuel
Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable
Fuel
Surface Installation/Maint Asphyxiation
Surface Installation/Maint Contact With Moving Parts
Surface Installation/Maint
Electrocution
Surface Installation/Maint Excessive Light/ Radiation
Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust
Flying Objects Striking Body Parts

Inhalation Of Toxic Substance
Irrespirable Atmosphere
Noise
Struck By Uncontrolled Falling Objects
Tissue Damage
Tripping And Falling
Uncontrolled Movement Of Loads

Mechanical (Surface)
riate controls.
Installation and
maintenance activities
Services
(hoses)
Fuel storage
Tyre, wheel and rim management

Inadequate Design Design control
Inadequate Maintenance Competence
Inspection
Maintain schedule
Metal Fatigue Design
Inspection
NDT testing
Over Pressurisation Inspection
Maintenance
Pressure gauges
Relief valves
Safety valves
Physical Damage Barriers
Correct location
Installation
Risk assessment
Sitting of pipeline
Exposed Moving Parts Guarding
Location
Breathing Of Contaminated Air, Oil Or Correct oil selection
Vapour Dilution by ventilation
Maintenance
Oil traps
Personal Exposure Design limitation
Limit exposure time
Personal Exposure
Maintenance
Provide Barriers
Belt Slip Design of drive
Fire resistant belts
Maintenance
Compressed Air Recirculation Through Maintenance schedule
Faulty Valves Temperature gauges
Temperature limiting device 150
degrees
Failure Of Cooling System Cleanliness of surfaces
Flow gauges
Maintenance
Temperature gauges
degrees
Mechanical Failure Of Bearings Design
Lubrications
Maintenance
degrees
Temperature monitoring of bearings
Vibration monitoring of bearings
Overheating Of Surfaces Adequate cooling system
Housekeeping
Location of compressor
Maintenance
Temperature limiting devices 150
degrees
Structural Failure - Deterioration - Competence
Overloading - Substandard
Installation Design (adequacy for duty)
Inspection
Installation procedures
Maintenance
Suspension Failure (Anchor Point Competence
Failure) Design (adequacy application)
Inspection
Installation procedure
Testing of anchorage
Suspension Failure (Component Competence
Inspection
Maintenance
Caught In - Idlers - Pulleys - Take Competence
Ups Design (provide guards)
Emergency stops
Isolation
Lighting
Maintenance
Prestart warning
Work procedures
Falling Onto Moving Parts Competence
Design (provide crossings)
Design (provide guards)
Isolation procedure
Lighting
Maintenance
Work procedures
Unexpected Operation Of Equipment Competence
Isolation procedure
Prestart warning
Hit By Component Propelled By Stored Competence
Energy Design (minimise risk)
Isolate stored energy
Maintenance
Work procedure
Overloading Competence
System design
Substandard Operations/ Conditions - Competence
Belt Wander - Belt Torn - Conveyor Design (adequacy for purpose)
Too Steep Design (provide carriers in elevated
conveyors)
Inspection
Maintenance
Collapsed Bearings Design of idlers
Fire resistant belting
Fire suppression system (see fire
fighting)
Housekeeping
Inspection
Maintenance
Frictional Heating Of Structure By Belt alignment switches
Conveyor Belt Crowned drive drums
Design of structure
Risk assessment
Tracking rollers
Frictional Ignition By Belt Rubbing On Design of belt capacity
Coal Spillage Design of transfer
Housekeeping
Inspection
Overheating In Fluid Coupling Competence
Design
Fire resistant fluid
Overheating In Fluid Coupling
Installation
Maintenance
Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited Limitation on surface temperatures
By Hot Surfaces On Unit Provision of fire fighting equipment
Unit housekeeping
Unit maintenance/inspection
Use of fire fighting equipment
Inhalation Of Fumes From Fire Fire prevention system
Installation in return air
Ventilation Plan
Dust Generated At Transfer Design of loading and transfer point
Ventilation flow
Water suppression
Adverse Grades Anti run back
Braking system
Equipment Failure - Anti Run Back - Competence
Brakes - Belting - Joints Design (adequacy for duty)
Inspection
Maintenance
Failure Temporary Joint Competence
Design (adequacy for duty)
Unplanned Movement During Competence
Installation Of Temporary Joint Design (adequacy equipment for duty)
Procedure
Personnel Exposed To High Noise Allowable noise level/doses
Levels And Doses From Drilling Equipment design to minimise noise
Equipment, Scrapers, Loaders And production
Face Conveyors Hearing protection where necessary
Limitation of exposure
Noise auditing
Unplanned movement of components Isolation of components
Slips and trips Design of surfaces
Entrapment Retention mechanisms

Personnel Contact With Hot Hydraulic Hose design/selection
Oil From Burst Jumbo Or Drill Hoses Hose maintenance
Or Other Elements Of Hydraulic Depressurisation of system before Hot
System Work Maintenance
Temperature limitation in hydraulic
circuits
Failure of equipment Operator competence
Machine maintenance
Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces Drill surface temperature limitation
On Drills Operating procedure
Protective equipment if required
Tyre component failure Deflation standards
Component maintenance
Tyre explosion Exclusion Zones
Tyre toppling on operator Remote deflation & inflation
Machine contact with overhead Protective structure
structure Risk assessment
Overhead facilities design
Frictional Heating Of Brakes Design temperature limitation 150
degrees
Enclosed brake systems
Maintenance
Mechanical failure of wheel Maintenance Schedule
components
Component inspection
Exclusion Zones

Lubrication
Maintenance
Burst hydraulic hose sprays on to high Limitation of surface temperature
temp surface, turbo OR Diesel fuel Machine design
sprayed on hot surface Machine housekeeping
Machine maintenance
High surface temperature ignite Machine housekeeping
accumulation of coal dust / oil Machine maintenance
Operating procedure
Surface temperature limitation
Personnel exposed to high noise levels Allowable noise levels / doses
and doses from unit operation Hearing protection where necessary
Noise auditing
Unit design to minimise noise
production
Personnel Exposure Design (limitation)
Limit exposure
Maintenance
Provide barriers (Personal protective
equipment)
Personnel contact with hot hydraulic Hose selection
oils Temperature limitation in hydraulic
circuits
Unit maintenance
Personnel contact with hot radiator fluid Use of pressure release caps
Maintenace procedure
Personnel contact with hot surfaces on Protective equipment if required
unit Unit surface temperature limitations
Uncontrolled Movement (See Mining Operations)
Brake systems
Dynamic brake test

Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure (Traffic)
Operator competence
Restricted access
Risk assessment (refer also to Safety
Management Section)
Steering systems
Vibration Assessment
Ergonomic seating
Machine design
Uncontrolled Movement Brake systems
Dynamic brake test

Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Restricted access
Risk assessment
Steering systems
Vehicle Design
Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated Adequate ventilation
By Fumes From Internal Combustion Allowable fume levels
Engine Equipment Fume auditing
Internal combustion engine design
Internal combustion engine
maintenance
Leak From Pipes Certified competence
Design
Maintenance
Design
Mechanical protection
Ruptured Tank Restrict access to ERZ
Ventilation procedure
Maintenance
Contact With Hot Exhaust Gas Control position of exhaust exit from
machine
Brake Failure Design factors of safety
Fail safe design
Maintenance
Non Destructive Testing of components
Periodic performance tests

Secondary systems
Rope Failure Assessment of breaking strength
Correct selection
Load/cycle assessment of rope life

Maintenance (lubrication)
Periodic inspections
Periodic Non Destructive tests
Persons in Line of Fire Work planning

Inappropiate PPE PPE selection and reference codes of
practice
Persons not competent Competency verification
Inadequate Supervision Contract Management
Poor contractor management Contractor selection and engagement
Failure of grinding wheels Maintenace and installation standard
Restricted work environments Exclusion zone and work design
Cleaning out of Dragline bucket prior to Washbay procedures

maintenance work
Hang up in truck body during Exclusion zones
maintenance
Inadequate cleaning of equipment prior Inspection
to maintenance activities
Contractor Management
Flammable Substances Spraying Onto Fuel dispensing procedure

Hot Surface Limit potential/design
Limit surface temperature
Maintenance procedure
Proper Storage and control of
flammable substances
Hot Work (Oxy/Acetylene) Competence
Grinding/Welding (Cont.) Fire fighting equipment
Fire proof area
Housekeeping
Minimise need through design
Operational limits
Removal of flammable objects
Risk assessment
Work procedures
Failure Of Lifting Equipment Hoist/crane design
Failure Of Lifting Equipment
Hoist/crane maintenance
Inspection
Lifting capacity identification
Overload protection devices
Non Destructive Testing of hoist/crane
parts
Failure Of Lifting Sling Competence
Correct selection of slings
Inspection of slings
Maintenance of slings
Out of use storage
Sling capacity tags
Failure of Tyre Handler Component NDT Testing on liftingh components,
Exclusion Zones
Incorrect Slinging Of Load Assessment

Competence
Exclusion Zone
Work procedure
Marking of load weights
Risk assessment
Transfer Of Kinetic Energy Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Failure to recognise extent of exclusion Operating procedure
zone when assembling crane
Positive communication with Dogman

Contact with overhead crane on Clearance standards,
workshop by elevated truck tray Spotter,Exclusion zones
Inadequate Exclusion zone during Exclusion Zone
mobile crane boom extension and
assembly process
Dogman inside exclusion zone Lifting Plan

Component becoming unstable in lift Exclusion Zone
Unprotected Rotating Elements Design (minimise risk)
Provide barrier (guards)
Manual Handling Competence
Ergonomic design of work area
Load minimisation/design
Burst Hydraulic Hoses Design
Housekeeping
Inspection
Maintenance
Burst Hydraulic Hoses Selection
Incorrect release of all energy sources Identify all energy sources of stored
prior to maintenance energy
Incorrect Use Of Hydraulic Equipment Competence
Correct selection of equipment
Operating procedure
Compressed Air Transmission Anti-static hoses
Conductive couplings
Earthing
Burst Air/Hose Correct use
Design
Installation
Unrestrained Hose Installation
Failed Suspension System Competence
Inspection of suspension
Suspension design
Burst Pipe/Joints Competence
Correct selection
Inspection
Maintenance
Caught In Articulation Point Competence
Design
Procedure
Incorrect Operation Competence
Operating procedure
Lack Of Awareness Competence
Lightning
Reversing alarm
Reversing procedure
Structural/Coupling Failure Competence
Correct loading
Design
Incorrect Procedure Competence
Operating procedure
Loading procedures
Structured Failure Equipment design
Inspection
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Brake Failure Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Test
Excessive Gradients Design
Incorrect Procedures Competency
Speed limits
Structure Failure Design
Maintenance
Inappropriate Grade Equipment design
Procedure
Roadway conditions
Roadway design
Procedures
Lighting
Procedures
Reversing alarm
Structure/Component Failure Competence
Correct loading
Design
Uncontrolled Fire Area isolation
Automatic fire alarm
Automatic fire suppression system

Bunding
No flammable construction material
Periodic inspection of vents
Tank deluge spray
Tank vent to surface
Grass Fire Deluge fire system
flammable material
Keep area free of
Lightning Strike Lightning protection of surface
Naked Flame Design
Procedures
Re-Fuelling Diesel Vehicle Electrical controls
Eliminate gravity feed
Illuminate area
Limitation diesel engine
Minimise spillage through design
Separation distance between bulk
storage and re-fuelling point
temperature
Static Electricity Design
Earthing
Fuel velocity limitation
Vehicle Impact Barriers
Illumination
Damaged Pipe Tank Or Valve Area to be bunded
Design
Damaged Pipe Tank Or Valve
Hazop study
Maintenance
Monitoring system
Regular inspection
Overfilling Of Underground Tank Design
Hazop study
Illuminate area
Surface decant tank smaller than
underground tank
Spillage Area to be bunded
Housekeeping
Non absorbent floor
Confined Work Environment Barriers
Breathing apparatus
Isolation procedure
Exposed Moving Objects/Parts Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Guarding
Lighting
Work procedures
Confined Work Environment conditions
Eliminate or control wet
Observer
Work area design
Work procedure
Electric Arc From Welding Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Competence
Screened areas
Cutting, Welding Or Grind Operations Adequate ventilation
Ignite Gas Allowable gas levels
Gas monitoring/inspection
Observance of conditions for cutting,
grinding and welding
Installation or Maintenance Activity Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Correct tool selection
Exclusion zone
Work procedures
Uncontrolled Hazardous Substances 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
Confined Work Environment Breathing apparatus
Limit of exposure
Ventilation
Work area design
Work procedures
Personal Exposure Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Equipment design
Limit exposure time
Provision of equipment test areas
Incorrect Lifting Procedures Barriers
Lifting equipment
Manual handling competence
Work procedures
Lifting Equipment Failure Barriers
Competence
Equipment design
Equipment selection
Lifting procedures
Contact With Solvents And Other Barrier creams
Objects Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment - gloves, etc)
Mechanised cleaning
Use of proper cleaning fluids
Unsatisfactory Floor Surfaces Correct footwear Personal Protective
Equipment
Housekeeping
Work area design
Ergonomic workstations
Minimisation of loads/design
Risk assessment
Work procedure
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AS 1210 Pressure vessels
AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-

service inspection
service inspection
Safety Alert 23
Safety Alert 326
Safety Alert 343
Safety Alert 8
Safety Alert 136
Safety Alert 107

Safety Alert 145

AS 3785.5 Underground mining - Shaft

equipment - Headframes
Safety Alert 54

AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for
vehicle engines
AS 2746 Working areas for gas-fuelled
vehicles
vehicle engines
AS 2740 Wedge-type sockets

AS 3569 Steel wire ropes - Product
specification
Safety Alert 332
Safety Alert 334
Safety Alert 347

Safety Alert 126
Safety Alert 100
Safety Alert 39

Safety Alert 114
Safety Bulletin 179
Safety Alert 55
Safety Bulletin 179
Safety Alert 365
Safety Alert 138
Safety Alert 331
Safety Alert 143
Safety Alert 147

Safety Alert 144
Safety Alert 159
Safety Alert 344

Safety Alert 215
Safety Alert 286
Safety Alert 286
Safety Alert 217

and intercom systems

AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler

systems
AS/NZS 1768 Lightning protection
AS 1680 Interior lighting
AS/NZS 1020 The control of undesirable

static electricity
AS 1692 Steel tanks for flammable and

combustible liquids

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Heavy Vehilces
Light vehicles
Sub activity Risks
Heavy Vehilces Heavy/Light vehicle interaction
Heavy Vehicles Heavy/Light vehicle interaction
Heavy Vehicles Heavy/Light vehicle interaction
Heavy Vehicles Rail/Light vehicle interaction

Light vehicles Light/Light vehicle interaction
Light vehicles Vehicle control system failuyre
Light vehicles Light vehicle to wall interaction
Light vehicles Rollover

Light Vehicles
riate controls.

Collision Seat belts
Positive Communication
Cab design and protection
Light vehicle seperation from heavy
vehicle circuit
Traffic rules
Exclusion zones
Collision avoidance technology
Unplanned movement of LV into bund Safety Berm design
or collision with other infrastructure
Seat Belts
Effective braking
Competent operators
Heavy vehicle interaction with Defined park up zones
stationary light vehicle
LV excluded from heavy vehicle circuit
Light vehicle collision with train at Boom gates

crossing point
Flashing lights and signage
Speed control
Risk assessment
Audit of crossing at shift change
Injury to operators Seat belts
LV cabin damaged causing injury Positive Communication
Competent operators
Cab design and protection
Traffic rules
Exclusion zones
Collision avoidance system failure Failure Alarm
Two way system failure or interference Prestart and operational verification
with vehicle management system
Transport rules
Braking system, testing and
maintenance
Engine isolation switch
Injury to operators Safety berm design
Ground movement causing damage Stanoff distances
Travel over highwall Brake & steering maintenance
Seat belts
Fatigue management
LV mounts safety berm, loss of control Road maintenace, brake and steering
maintenace, competent operator, traffic
rules, road design,fatigue management
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Safety Alert 251
Safety Alert 213
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Working At Hei
Elevated Work Platform Dragline
Scaffolding Process Plant Construction and

Maintenance
Machinery Access
Highwall
Sub activity Risks
Elevated Work Platform Fall from basket
Elevated Work Platform Contact with structure
Elevated Work Platform Unplanned movement of basket
Elevated Work Platform Uneven Surface

Scaffolding Fall from scaffold
Scaffolding Scaffold collapse
Machinery Access Fall from machine
Process Plant Construction and Deck stability and protection

Maintainance
Highwall Equipment and/or personnel falling

from highwall
Dragline Equipment failure on boom inspection

or maintenance activities
Dragline Equipment failure on boom inspection
or maintenance activities
Working At Heights
riate controls.
ion and

Failure of retsraint mechanism EWP Design and specification
Maintenance Schedule
Competent operators
Inspection
Harness
Unstable EWP Exclusion zones, Safety harness
Competent operator
Work Plan
Locking mechanism failure Maintenance
QDS design and verification
Fall protection device
EWP roll over Surface design

Competent operator
Work Plan
Exclusion zones, Safety harness
Inadequate fall protection structures Scaffold design requirements,
and restraints maintenance of scaffold, competent
operator,fit for purpose, scaffold plan,
Harness compliance
Incorrect rating for task Scaffold design requirements,

maintenance of scaffold, competent
operator,fit for purpose, scaffold plan,
Harness compliance
Weather impacts and Work Plan
building/equipment stability Design specification
Exclusion zones,
Inadequate fall protection structures Machine design standards

and restraints
Three points of contact
Maintenace standards
Defect reporting
Risk assessment
Inspection
1st and 2nd means of egress
Failure of deck components Maintainance standards

Inspections
Design standards
Working outside of barriers Fall protection
Exclusion zone
Job planning/risk assessment
Failure of handrails Maintainance standards
Inspections
Design standards
EWP entrapment Work Plan
Deadman mechanism
Restraint design
Competent operator
Highwall failure Geotechnical design

TARP
Standoff specification
Safety berm
Exclusion zones
Lack of adequate fall protection Retraint devices
devices
Inadequate components for task Design standards
Lack of engineering design for man Fail safe devices
baskets and components
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Safety Alert 219

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Strata Control (
Personnel operating
in and around pit
Sub activity Risks
Personnel operating in and around pit Rockfall out from excavated face
Personnel operating in and around pit Highwall failure
Personnel operating in and around pit Lowwall failure
Personnel operating in and around pit Floor heave

Strata Control (OC)
riate controls.

Undercutting of face by excavator Geotechnical design
Stand off exclusion zones
Spotters
Scaling of exposed face
Geological structure impacting stability Geotechnical assessment
Standoff distances
Scaling of highwall
Poor mine design Mine design standards and approvals
Poor excavation standards of highwall Supervision
Mining of pit outside of mine design Survey control

criteria
Ineffective blasting practices impacting Blast design
final highwall stability Geotechnical assessment
Scaling of highwall
Stand off exclusion zones
Overloading of lowwall spoil Mine and dump design
Inadequate pit floor drainage and Pit floor drainage
preparation
Lack of pit floor bridging TARP for ground movement
Geotechnical design
Geological structure impacting stability
Instability of floor resulting in lowwall Dump design,Pit floor drainage,
movement geotechnical design,TARP, Buttress
design
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Blind Shaft and Rais
Equipment establishment Equipment operation
Sub activity Risks

Equipment Establishment Surface Equipment Failures And
Problems
Equipment Operation Contact With High Pressure
Equipment Operation Crushing And Contusion
Equipment Operation Crushing, Contusion And Suffocation

Of Underground Personnel
Equipment Operation Blockage of hole
Equipment Operation Electrocution
Equipment Operation Eye Injury From Grit And Water
Equipment Operation Fire On Equipment
Equipment Operation Gas Ignition During Drilling

Equipment Operation General Injuries Due To Environment
Equipment Operation High Airborne Dust Levels
Equipment Operation High Noise Levels
Equipment Operation Subsidence/ Collapse Of Drill Unit Into

Bore
Equipment Operation Toxic Fumes
Lining Operations Asphyxiation Of Personnel In Bore

Lining Operations Injuries From Explosion Of Gas In Bore
Lining Operations Injuries To Personnel From Liner

Elements
Lining Operations Injuries To Underground Personnel

From Fire, Smoke
Lining Operations Personnel Falls

Blind Shaft and Raise Boring
riate controls.
Lining operations

Collapse Of Equipment During Civil preparation of site
Erection/ Dismantling Foundation and equipment design
Proper assembly
Equipment auditing
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Mobile Equipment Mishaps Operating procedure
Utilisation of suitable machines
Restriction of personnel to operate
machines
Suitable working surfaces
Personnel competence
Equipment auditing
Blowout Of Hydraulic System Elements Design of equipment
Maintenance of equipment
Operating procedure
Protective equipment if necessary
Dropping Of Equipment Parts Or Liner Equipment maintenance
Sections Operating procedure
Operator competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Entanglement With Rotating Parts Equipment design
Operating procedure
Correct clothing in good repair
Guarding of dangerous parts
Bridging And Subsequent Bulk Release Design of cutter/reaming head
And Fall Of Plugs Of Down Borehole, Maintenance of cutters
Flushing Into Adjacent Bore Bottom Operating procedure
Area Restriction of personnel access to bore
bottom and adjacent areas
Blockage clearance procedure
Falling Debris Flushes Irrespirable Design of cutter/reaming head
Atmosphere Into Bore Bottom And
Adjacent Areas
Falling Debris Flushes Irrespirable
Atmosphere Into Bore Bottom And Maintenance of cutters
Adjacent Areas Operating procedure
Restriction of personnel access to bore
bottom and adjacent areas
Blockage clearance procedure
Adequate ventilation of bore bottom
area
Weathering Debris Falls Down Bore Restriction of personnel access to bore
From Unlined Surfaces After bottom and adjacent areas
Completion Of Bore
Risk assessment
Inrush of material and water into Drill logs to identify weak strata
underground workings
No Go' areas
Drainage away from top of hole
Reconciliation of material volume
Remote mucking of raise bore hole
Contact With Live Parts Equipment design

Operating procedure
Indirect Contact Equipment design
Lighting Strike On Boring Plant Lightning protection
Operating procedure in thunderstorms
Grit And Or Water Spray From Equipment design

Equipment Operating procedure
Electrical Fault Electrical design
Electrical maintenance
Equipment housekeeping
Operating procedure
Ignition Of Spilled/ Accumulated Oil Equipment maintenance
Equipment housekeeping
Equipment design
Operating procedure
Ignition Of Waste Material Equipment maintenance
Accumulations Equipment housekeeping
Falling Debris Flushes Flammable Gas Ventilation or inertisation of borehole
Into Areas Adjacent To Bore Bottom Adequate ventilation of bore bottom,
Where Incendive Source Is Present and adjacent areas
Operating procedure
Restriction of activities near bore
bottom
Incendive Sparking At Cutter Head In Ventilation or inertisation of cutting face
Presence Of Gas and borehole
Maintenance of cutter head
Design of equipment
Sparks Dropped Down Bore From Operating procedure
Surface Welding/cutting procedure
Equipment design
Restrictions of personnel
Restriction of surface locations of open
flames
Ventilation of bore
Skin Disorders Protective equipment
Cleansing of clothing
Adequate bathing facilities
Provision of medicinals
Materials selection
Chemical register
Slipping And Tripping Housekeeping
Adequate lighting
Footwear selection
Strains And Sprains Operator fitness
Operating procedure
Manual handling arrangements
Production Of Dust During Cutting Equipment design
Cutter head maintenance
Dust suppression measures
Breathing protection if necessary
Equipment Noise Emission Equipment design
Protective equipment to be provided
and worn if necessary
Exposure limitation
Collapse Of Bore Near Collar Zone Geotechnical assessment
Bore design
Bore support
Collar design
Emission Of Engine Exhaust Fumes Equipment design and location
Operating procedure
Adequate ventilation of work area
Emission Of Hydraulic Mists Or Equipment design
Oxidation Products Equipment maintenance
Operating procedure
Oxygen Deficient Or Contaminated Adequate ventilation
Atmosphere In Bore Where Persons Ventilation auditing
Work Emergency egress
Communications
Ignition Of Gas In Bore From Other Adequate ventilation of bore
Ignition Sources Dropped E.g. Restriction of smoking at collar
Cigarettes, Burning Rags, Oil Etc. Housekeeping at collar
Ignition Of Gas In Bore As Liner Adequate ventilation of bore
Sections Are Welded Welding/cutting/grinding procedure
Ignition Of Gas In Bore From Other Limitation of flammable materials at
Ignition Sources Dropped E.g. collar
Cigarettes, Burning Rags, Oil Etc.
Buckling And/or Collapse Of Liner Design of liner
During Assembly And/or Placement Operating procedure
Lifting Equipment Failures And Design of equipment
Mishaps Maintenance of equipment
Competence
Operating procedure
Fire In Bore Initiated By Dropping Restriction of smoking at collar
Other Burning Material Into It Housekeeping at collar
Limitation of flammable material at
collar
Fire In Bore Initiated By Liner Welding Limitation of flammable material in
With Fumes/Fire Carried Into bore
Associated Workings Cutting/welding/grinding procedure
Conveyance Mishap In Bore Design of conveyance
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Falling Into Open Bore Guarding of bore collar
Housekeeping
Adequate lighting
Operating procedure
Safety harnesses if necessary
Falling Off Equipment Design of equipment
Guarding of walkways
Slipping Or Tripping In Work Areas Design of work area
Housekeeping of area and surrounds
Adequate lighting
Operating procedure
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Coal Producti
Continuous conveyors / Continuous miner and

Bolting roof / rib at face
FCT roadheader
Free steered conveying Longwall and shortwall

Longwall extraction
vehicles removal and installation
Pillar extraction Scraper operation Shortwall extraction
Sub activity Risks

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 Fire Associated With Bolting Activities
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Crushing, Fractures

Contusions
Contusions
Bolting of Roof/Rib at Face Injuries From Strains And Sprains

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 Lung Damage
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Asphyxiation / Poisoning

Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Burial of personnel

Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Drowning

Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Explosion of gas at face
Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Eye Injuries

Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Fire at face
Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Fires in associated workings

Operation in coal
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Hearing Damage

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

Operation in coal contusion
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Injuries from entanglement in
Operation in coal Continuous Miner cutter head
Continuous Miner and Roadheader Lung Damage

Operation in coal
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Cuts And Abrasions

Timber, Steel Sets)
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Cuts And Abrasions
Timber, Steel Sets)
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Eye Injuries

Timber, Steel Sets)
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Injuries From Crushing, Fracture,
Timber, Steel Sets) Contusions
Conventional Support at Face (E.g. Injuries From Strains And Sprains

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

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

Timber, Steel Sets)
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 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 Entanglement With Drill,
Scrapers Or Face Conveyors
Drill and blast production Lung Damage
Drill and blast production Sprains And Strains
Drill and blast production Unexpected Explosion
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Asphyxiation / Poisoning

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

Scoops) Operation
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Explosion of coal dust on wheeling

Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, road
Scoops) Operation
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Eye Injuries
Scoops) Operation
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Fire on unit
Scoops) Operation
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or

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

Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, contusion
Scoops) Operation
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Lung Disease
Scoops) Operation
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing, Contusion,

Fractures
Longwall Extraction Injuries From Entanglement With
Operating Longwall Equipment
Longwall Extraction Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust

Longwall Extraction Explosion/Fire In Goaf
Longwall Extraction Fire On Longwall Equipment
Longwall Extraction Lung Injuries
Longwall Extraction Eye Injuries
Longwall Extraction Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Longwall Extraction Asphyxiation/ Poisoning
Longwall Extraction Drowning
Longwall Extraction Injuries To Surface Personnel

Consequent To Subsidence
Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Injuries From Crushing, Contusion,

Installation Fractures
Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On
Installation Face
Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Fire/Explosion Related To Goaf
Installation
Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Lung Injuries

Installation
Longwalls and Shortwall Removal and Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Installation
Mobile Cutter Operation Injuries From Crushing, Fracture

Contusion
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 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 Entanglement In Contact

With Cutter Boom
Mobile Cutter Operation Lung Damage

Mobile Loader Operation Asphyxiation Poisoning
Mobile Loader Operation Burial Of Personnel
Mobile Loader Operation Explosion Of Gas At Face
Mobile Loader Operation Eye Injuries
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 Entanglement In Contact
With Cutter Boom
Mobile Loader Operation Lung Damage
Partial/Total Pillar Extraction Injuries From Crushing, Contusion,

Fractures And Burial
Fractures And Burial
Partial/Total Pillar Extraction Explosion At Face
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 Injuries To Surface Personnel

Scraper Operation Crushing, Fracturing, Contusion

Injuries
Scraper Operation Fires And Explosions
Scraper Operation Hearing Damage

Scraper Operation Hearing Damage
Scraper Operation Lung Damage
Shortwall Extraction Injuries From Crushing, Contusion,

Burial
Shortwall Extraction Explosion At Face

Shortwall Extraction Explosion At Face
Shortwall Extraction Explosion/Fire In Goaf

Shortwall Extraction Asphyxiation/ Poisoning
Shortwall Extraction Drowning
Shortwall Extraction Injuries To Surface Personnel

Shortwall Extraction General Injuries Incurred In Shortwall

Face Area
Coal Production
riate controls.
Continuous miner and Conventional support

Drill and blast
roadheader at face
Longwall and shortwall

Mobile cutter Mobile loader
removal and installation
Shortwall extraction

Personnel Are Exposed To Fumes Adequate ventilation
Produced From Pneumatic Bolter Lubricant selection
Lubricant Mists Lubricator design/selection
Fume auditing
Allowable fume levels
Bolters Cause Incendive Sparks In Adequate ventilation
Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Awareness of rock properties
Wet drilling
Operating procedure
Anchor Chemicals Spun Off Drill Chuck Operating procedure
Into Operators' Eyes Eye protection where necessary
Burst Air, Water Or Hydraulic Hoses Operating procedure
Throw Material Into Operators' Eye Unit/hose maintenance
Eye protection where necessary
Drilling Cuttings, Wet Or Dry, Thrown Operating procedure
Into Operators Eyes Unit design to minimise effect
Incendive Sparks Ignite Layer Of Gas Prevention of gas layers
Detection/monitoring of gas layers
Wet drilling
Operating procedure
Use of fire equipment
Falls Of Rib In Area Being Bolted Operating procedure
Inspection of rib
Provision of temporary support if
necessary
Operator competence
Falls Of Roof In Area Being Bolted Operating procedure
Falls Of Roof In Area Being Bolted
Inspection of roof
necessary
Operator competence
Protective supports on mobile bolters
or bolter equipped continuous miners
Falls Of Roof Or Rib Through Failure Operating procedure
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 Bolting Operating procedure
Masts Through Slips Or Trips Competence
Design of bolters
Footwear
Guards and rails
Personnel Jammed Against Roof Or Operating procedure
Rib By Unplanned Move Of Mobile Operator competence
Bolter Or Bolter Equipped Continuous Interlocking of machine functions to
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 Whipping Selection of hoses
Hydraulic Or Pneumatic Hose Due To Maintenance of hoses
Hose Or Coupling Failure Prevention of hose damage
Operating procedure
Coupling locking devices
Personnel Struck By Loose Whipping Operating procedure
Water Or Air Hose When Pressure Has Operator competence
Been Applied
Personnel Inadvertently
Thrown Off Balance Due To Operating procedure
Torque Reaction Of Hand Held Bolters
Personnel Thrown Off Balance Due To Operator competence

Torque Reaction Of Hand Held Bolters
Improper Manual Handling Of Bolters Proper manual handling

And Bolting Material Operator competence
Mechanisation of materials handling
Operating procedure
Slipping And Tripping While Bolting Or Operator vigilance
Handling Bolters And Materials Operator competence
Operating procedure
Slipping And Tripping While Bolting Or
Handling Bolters And Materials
Adequate lighting
Clean up of area prior to bolting
Bolting unit and area housekeeping
Personnel Breathe Air Laden With Dust Adequate ventilation
From Bolter Operation Allowable dust levels
Dust auditing (respirable)
Operating procedure
Dust suppression
Breathing protection where necessary
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been Adequate ventilation

Dust Contaminated In Intake To The Ventilation system design
Bolting Area Allowable dust levels
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
Frictional Rubbing Of Unit Components Operating procedure
Ignites Coal Dust/Oil Accumulations Unit design
Unit housekeeping
Use of same
Personnel Exposed To High Noise Allowable noise levels/doses
Levels And Doses From Unit Operation Noise auditing
Hearing protection where necessary
Personnel Caught In Pinch Points Of Operating procedure
Articulation Of Unit Unit design
Operator/personnel vigilance
Personnel Entangled In Conveyor Operating procedure
Mechanism Unit design
Personnel Jammed Between Unit And Operating procedure
Rib Unit design
Inspection/monitoring of rib
Adequate lighting
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Coal Adequate rib support
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Falling Unit Operating procedure
Following Failure Of Monorail/Monorail
Supports
Personnel Struck By Falling Unit
Following Failure Of Monorail/Monorail Unit design
Supports Monorail design
Support design
Unit maintenance
Auditing of supports
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Material Spilled Operating procedure
From Unit Unit design
Unit maintenance
Location of personnel
Personnel Struck/Jammed By Roof/Rib Operating procedure
Supports Dislodged By Unit Operator competence
Correct installation of supports
Caused By Operation Of Unit Allowable dust levels
Unit design
Breathing protection where required
Continuous Miner breaks into an Knowledge of accumulation areas
accumulation of irrespirable and / or Operating procedure
noxious gas which inundates face and Adherence to plans
beyond Accurate surveying of all workings
Recording of plans
Knowledge of strata behaviour
Barrier pillar provision
Outburst of gas from face Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Seam gas drainage
Operating procedure
Special protective devices and
equipment
Remote operation of Continuous Miner
Adequate ventilation
Outburst of material from Continuous Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Miner face Operating procedure
Special protective devices
Outburst control measures
Remote operations of Continuous
Miner
Continuous Miner encounters an Knowledge of fluid accumulation
accumulation of fluid material which Operating procedure
inundates the face area and beyond Adherence to plans
Accurate surveying of all workings and
pertinent features
Recording of same
Knowledge of strata conditions and
behaviour
Continuous Miner picks strike Adequate ventilation
incendive sparks in accumulation of Allowable gas levels
gas Gas monitoring / inspections
Operating procedure
Awareness of presence of metallic
objects such as bolts in coalface and at
roof level
Continuous Miner shutdown interlocked
with gas monitor
Continuous Miner or the face or ribs Eye protection where required
throw coal particles Operating procedure
Accumulation of coal dust and / or oil Continuous Miner housekeeping
ignited by frictional rubbing of CM Continuous Miner maintenance
components Provision of fire fighting equipment
Ignition of gas layer by incendive Prevention of gas layer formation
sparks from miner picks Detection / monitoring of gas layer
formation
with gas monitor
Correct use of fire fighting equipment
Spontaneous combustion in coal Knowledge of coal behaviour
accumulations from falls, rib spall or Operating procedure
dumping Clean up of workings
Clean up of combustible material other
than coal
Preparatory seals
Inspections / monitoring of workings
atmosphere
and doses Noise auditing
Continuous Miner design to minimise
noise production
Falls of roof at and near face Adequate roof support
Inspector / monitoring of roof
Method of operation of Continuous
Miner
Adherence to plans
Operator competence
Protective canopy on Continuous Miner
Personnel jammed between Operating procedure

Continuous Miner and Shuttle Car Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations while
Continuous Miner / Shuttle Car
Personnel jammed between
Continuous Miner and Shuttle Car
Allowable concurrent activities

Adequate lighting on Shuttle Car
Warning device on Shuttle Car
Personnel jammed between face and Operating procedure
Continuous Miner Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Personnel jammed between rib and Operating procedure
Continuous Miner Operator vigilance
Allowable concurrent activities while
Continuous Miner operates
Operator competence
Adequate lighting
Adequate rib support
Inspection / monitoring of rib
Personnel struck by coal spillage from Operating procedure
Continuous Miner delivery boom Location of personnel
Personnel struck by dislodged roof / rib Operating procedure
supports Operator competence
Personnel struck by falling rib coal Adequate rib support
Inspection / monitoring of rib
Operating procedure
Protective canopies on Continuous
Miner
Personnel struck or jammed by delivery Operating procedure
boom of Continuous Miner Operator vigilance
Allowable personnel locations
Continuous Miner operates
Operator competence
Personnel caught in operating cutter Operating procedure
head Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Pre-start warning
Deadman control for operation
Personnel breathe air laden with dust Adequate ventilation
caused by Continuous Miner operation Allowable dust levels
Operating procedure
Dust suppression on Continuous Miner
Personnel breathe air which has been Adequate ventilation

contaminated with dust in the intakes to Ventilation system design
the face Allowable dust levels
activities
Mishandling Of Materials Operating procedure
Mishandling Of Materials
Operator competence
Mishandling Of Tools Operating procedure

Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Cuttings From Operating procedure

Support Members Or Dust From Roof Eye protection where necessary
Or Ribs
Falls Of Rib In Areas Being Supported Operating procedure
Inspection of rib
Operator competence
Adequacy of support placed
Falls Of Roof In Areas Being Operating procedure
Supported Inspection of roof
necessary
Operator competence
Adequacy of support placed
Falls Of Roof Or Rib Through Failure Operating procedure
Of Supports Placed Support system design
Operator competence
Monitoring/inspection of roof and ribs
Personnel Caught Or Struck By Operating procedure
Roof/Rib Support Members During Operator competence
Manual Handling
Personnel Struck By Falling Support Operating procedure
Members During Erection Activities Operator competence
Methods of temporary support during
placement
Personnel Struck By Tools Dropped Or Operating procedure
Mishandled During Support Erection Operator competence
Activities
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Other Operating procedure
Machines Whilst Erecting Supports Operator competence
Adequate lighting
Operator vigilance
Improper Manual Handling Of Support Proper manual handling
Materials Operator competence
Operating procedure
Mechanisation or materials handling
Slipping And Tripping While Handling Operating procedure
And Erecting Supports Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Adequate lighting
Clean up of area prior to support
General area housekeeping
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been Adequate ventilation
Contaminated By Dust In Intakes To Ventilation system design
Support Area Dust auditing (respirable)
Limitation and control of outbye
activities
Contaminated By Dust In Intakes To
Support Area
Allowable dust levels

Personnel Are Contaminated By Operating procedure
Support Materials Being Used Chemical register
De-barking of timber
Protective equipment where necessary
Blasting Breaks Into An Accumulation Barrier pillar provision

Of Irrespirable And/or Noxious Gas Knowledge of strata behaviour
Which Inundates Face And Beyond Adherence to plans
Operating procedure
Accurate surveying of workings
Recording of plans
Knowledge of accumulation areas
Outburst Of Gas From Face Adequate ventilation
Seam gas drainage procedure
Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Operating procedure
Personnel Breath Air Laden With Allowable fume levels
Blasting Fumes See Use of explosives
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Outburst Of Material From Working Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Face Outburst control measures
Operating procedure
Blasting Or Drilling Encounters Barrier pillar provision
Accumulation Of Fluid Material Which Operating procedure
Inundates Face And Beyond Recording all workings and pertinent
features
Knowledge of fluid accumulations
Adherence to plans
Accurate surveying of all workings and
pertinent features
Knowledge of strata conditions and
behaviour
Mishap With Explosives Ignites Dust See Explosives Use Section for
Controls When Using Explosives
Drill Jumbo Hydraulic Oil Blowout Jumbo maintenance
Dust From Blasting Eye protection where necessary
Dust suppression after blasts
Dust From Drilling Eye protection where necessary
Dust suppression on drills
Flying Material From Blasting Personnel to take up safe locations
during blasting
Blasting procedure
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And Or Oil Limitation of surface temperature
Ignited By High Surface Temperatures
On Drill Jumbo
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And Or Oil
Ignited By High Surface Temperatures Jumbo maintenance
On Drill Jumbo Provision of fire fighting equipment
Jumbo housekeeping
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Operating procedure
Sparks From Drill Knowledge of strata conditions
Detection/monitoring of layer formation

Prevention of gas layer formation
Drill Strikes Incendive Sparks In Gas monitoring/inspection
Accumulation Of Gas Awareness of location of other metallic
objects in area being drilled
Allowable gas levels
Operating procedure
Falls Of Roof At And Near Face While Inspection/monitoring or roof
Drilling And/or Charging Occurs Adequate roof support
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
Adherence to plans
Falls Of Rib Or Face Coal As Drilling Adequate rib/face support
And/or Charging Occurs Operator vigilance
Operating procedure
Inspection/monitoring of ribs and face
Personnel Jammed Between Face Or Operating procedure
Rib By Unplanned Move Of Drill Jumbo Adequate lighting
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Or Run Over By Parking procedure
Runaway Jumbo On Steep Gradients Operator competence
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
Personnel Stumble Or Slip While Drill selection
Operating Drills Or Drop Them Onto Housekeeping at face
Themselves Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Flying Material Personnel to take safe locations during
Propelled By Blasting blasting
Operating procedure
Blast design
Entanglement With Face Scraper Operating procedure
Conveyor Operator vigilance
Adequate lighting
Entanglement With Scraper Or Scraper Adequate lighting
Drive Operator vigilance
Operating procedure
Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Operating procedure
Drill design
Clothing in good repair
Personnel Breath Air Laden With Dust Dust suppression after blasting
From Blasting Dust auditing (respirable)
Operating procedure
Personnel Breath Air Laden With Dust Dust suppression on drills

From Drilling And Loading Breathing protection where required
Dust suppression on other equipment
Operating procedure
Personnel Slip/Trip While Drilling Or Operating procedure
Carrying Items Manual lifting procedure
Work area housekeeping
Adequate lighting
Contact With Misfired Explosive (Either Misfire reporting
By Drill, Loader Or Scraper) Misfire procedure
Operator vigilance
Prohibition of butt drilling
Inspection after blasting
Operation of unit cause toxic fumes Allowable fume levels
which are breathed by personnel Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Unit maintenance / testing
Machine engulfed by material from
strata or other material during clean up
Explosion at face ignites dust in Adequate ventilation

wheeling road Allowable dust levels
Inertisation of dust present
Dust auditing for combustibles
Runaway unit enters collision causing Operating procedure
dust to be thrown up and causing arcs / Operator competence
sparks which ignite dust Brake provisions
Brake maintenance / testing
Runaway unit enters collision causing
dust to be thrown up and causing arcs /
sparks which ignite dust

Operation of the unit causes dust or Eye protection where necessary
particles to be thrown up and enter Operating procedure
eyes Design of unit
Fire on cable reel due to too many Operating procedure
wraps Operator competence
Material caught in brakes ignite coal Operating procedure
dust / oil accumulation Brake design
Brake maintenance
Fire on Shuttle Car cable reel due to Operating procedure
too many wraps, in presence of Operator competence
accumulation of gas Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring / inspections
Falls of roof along wheeling roads on to Adequate roof support
Shuttle Car Inspection / monitoring of roof
Operating procedure
Canopy on Shuttle Car
Falls of roof, roof supports, rib due to Adequate roof / rib support
dislodgment by Shuttle Car Adequate clearances for Shuttle Car
Operating procedure
Operator competence
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
Warning alarm on Shuttle Car
Personnel jammed by Shuttle Car Operating procedure
sliding due to cross grades of floor Operator competence
Personnel and operator vigilance
Personnel jammed or run down by Operating procedure
runaway Shuttle Car on steep Operator competence
gradients Provision of adequate brakes
Parking procedure
Brake maintenance
Brake testing
Personnel run down by Shuttle Car Operating procedure
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 propelled Operating procedure
from Shuttle Car (typically roof Operator competence
supports being unloaded) Personnel competence
Operator and personnel vigilance
Personnel struck by tensioned trailing Operating procedure
cable of Shuttle Car Personnel competence
Personnel vigilance
Personnel struck or jammed by objects Operating procedure
towed by Shuttle Car Operator competence
Personnel vigilance
Shuttle Car operator crushed between Adequate clearance for Shuttle Car
Shuttle Car and roof (or strikes head on Operating procedure
roof or rib supports) Operator competence
Personnel breathe air laden with dust Adequate ventilation
caused by operation of unit Allowable dust levels
Operating procedure
Dust suppression on unit and wheeling

roads
Personnel breathe air which has been Adequate ventilation
contaminated with dust in the intakes to Ventilation system design
the wheeling roads Allowable dust levels
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 In Adequate roof support in gate roads
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
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 Off Operating procedure
Shearer Or Plough Shearer and drum design
Personnel Struck By Coal Falling Off Operating procedure
Stage Loader Stage loader design
Personnel Struck By Flying Haulage Operating procedure
Chain Design of haulage chain
Chain inspection/maintenance
Avoidance of chain haulage systems if
practical
Tensioning arrangements
Personnel Struck By Lashing Hoses Operating procedure
And/or High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Design of hydraulic system
Through Hose Or Coupling Failure Hose and coupling selection
Personnel Jammed Between Face Operating procedure
Supports As They Are Brought Forward Operator competence
Adequate lighting
Personnel Jammed Between Other Operating procedure
Elements Of Longwall Equipment As Operator competence
They Are Advanced
Personnel E.g.. Pantechnicon
Jammed Between Roof And Operating procedure
Supports While Packing Cavities Above
Support Canopies
Personnel Crushed By Pantechnicon Operating procedure
Units Which Fall Due To Failure Of Adequate monorail support
Support Monorail System Monorail/pantechnicon design
Personnel Caught In Major Roof Fall Design of roof supports
Due To Failure Of Roof Supports Knowledge of strata behaviour
Personnel Struck By Unplanned Design of roof supports
Movement Of Roof Support Which Operating procedure
Fails
Personnel Fall On To Face Conveyor Operating procedure
While Crossing It At Gate Ends Provision of bridges across conveyor
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 Of Operating procedure
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 Cables Adequate ventilation
In Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
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 Gas monitoring/inspection
Shearer Or Plough Picks Strike
Incendive Sparks From Strata Or
Support Canopies In Presence Of 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 Coal Pre-drainage of gas from coal
Along Face And Belt System Leads To Operating procedure
Explosive Atmospheres In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Ignition Source Allowable gas levels
Equipment protection
Large Quantities Of Coal Dust Dust suppression on shearer or plough
Produced And Deposited Along Face
And Return Gate Provides Fuel For Dust suppression along face line
Propagation Of Dust Explosion In Dust monitoring of combustibles
Presence Of Ignition Source
Inertisation of dust in return gate
Accumulation Of Gas Ignited By Use See Explosives Use Section for
Of Explosives To Break Up Stone On Controls
Conveyors Or Free Roof Supports
Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up At Adequate ventilation
Face/Goaf Edge Where An Ignition Allowable gas levels
Source Occurs (Such As Arcs, Gas monitoring/inspections
Incendive Sparks) Design of ventilation system
Provision of bleeders
Design of extraction system
Control of ignition sources
Gas drainage techniques
Gas Enters Goaf In Large Quantities Adequate ventilation
From Adjacent Seams Affected By The Allowable gas levels
Goaf And Floods The Face Area And Gas monitoring/inspections
Ignites From A Source Design of ventilation system
Knowledge of goaf behaviour
Knowledge of adjacent seam gas
characteristics
From Abandoned Workings In Adjacent Gas monitoring/inspections
Seams Affected By The Goaf And Design of extraction system
Floods The Face Area Knowledge of workings in adjacent
seams
Explosive Gas Or Gas/Dust Adequate ventilation
Atmosphere Is Driven Over Face
Equipment And Ignition Source By
Wind Blast Associated With Goaf Fall
Explosive Gas Or Gas/Dust
Atmosphere Is Driven Over Face Monitor tripped interlocks to isolate
Equipment And Ignition Source By electricity to face equipment
Wind Blast Associated With Goaf Fall Design of extraction sequence
Design of panel
Inertisation of dust/gas
Spontaneous Combustion Of Coal In Design of extraction panel
Goaf Leads To Fire And/or Ignition Of Knowledge of coal behaviour
Gas Design of ventilation system
Monitoring of goaf gases
Provision of seals for rapid sealing of
goaf
Provision of inerting gases
Operating procedure
Incendive Sparking During Goaf Falls Knowledge of rock properties
Ignite Gas In Goaf Knowledge of spark sources
Design of ventilation system
goaf
Operating procedure
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Housekeeping
Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces Maintenance of longwall equipment
On Longwall Equipment Limitation of surface temperature
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Housekeeping
Ignited By Frictional Rubbing Of Maintenance of longwall equipment
Longwall Components Provision of fire fighting equipment
Personnel Breathe Air Contaminated Operating procedure
By Dust From Shearer Or Plough Or Allowable dust levels
Movement Of Roof Supports Dust auditing (respirable)
Dust suppression methods
Remote control
Personnel Breath Air Contaminated By Outbye dust suppression methods
Dust Entrained In Intake Airway Use of homotropal ventilation
Shearer, Plough, Crusher And/or Eye protection where required
Movement Of Supports Entrain Dust Operating procedure
And Other Particles
Irrespirable Into Air Stream
And/or Poisonous Gases Operating procedure
Are Expelled Into Working Areas By Monitoring of goaf gases
Wind Blasts Associated With Goaf
Falls
Irrespirable And/or Poisonous Gases
Are Expelled Into Working Areas By
Wind Blasts Associated With Goaf Emergency procedure and equipment
Falls Design of extraction system
Goaf Development Extends To Tap Operating procedure
Accumulation Of Fluid Material Which Design of extraction panels
Floods Goaf And Adjacent Workings Knowledge of locations of
(Accumulations Can Be In Strata, Old accumulation of fluid materials
Workings Or On Surface)
Surface diversion works
Adequate pumps
Goaf Cracking Extends To Surface And Design of extraction panels
Allows Ingress Of Floodwater To Flood Knowledge of strata behaviour
Workings Surface diversion works
Adequate pumps
Knowledge of surface features
Extraction Of Coal Causes Damage Or Knowledge of strata behaviour
Destruction Of Surface Constructions Design of extraction panels to limit
Due To Subsidence surface subsidence, tilts and strains
Personnel Struck By Falling Roof While Operating procedure
Bolting Out For Installation Or Temporary support if necessary
Recovery Of Face Design of powered roof supports
Inspection/monitoring of roof
Personnel Struck By Falling Face Coal Operating procedure
While Bolting Out For Installation Or Temporary support if necessary
Recovery Of Face Design of powered supports
(face sprags?)
Inspection/monitoring of face
Personnel Jammed Struck Or Operating procedure
Entangled By Roof/Rib Bolting Design of bolting equipment
Equipment
Personnel Entangled In Longwall Face Operating procedure
Conveyor While Bolting Out Roof Or Face conveyor lockout procedure
Face
Personnel Struck By Falls Of Roof Or Adequate roof and rib support in
Rib While Installing Elements Of installation area
Operating procedure
Longwall/ Shortwall Equipment Inspection/monitoring of roof and rib
Personnel Struck By Falling Roof As Adequate temporary roof support
Powered Supports Are Recovered Recovery operating procedure
Personnel Jammed Between Elements Installation procedure
Of Equipment Or Between Elements Recovery procedure
And Face As Elements Are Moved Allowable personnel locations
Operator vigilance
Communications
Personnel Jammed By Mobile Operating procedure
Equipment Used To Move Longwall/ Design of equipment
Shortwall Equipment Elements Operator competence
Operator vigilance
Personnel Jammed By Mobile
Equipment Used To Move Longwall/
Shortwall Equipment Elements
Adequate lighting
Warning devices
Brake systems
Equipment testing/maintenance
Brake systems
Personnel Struck By Falling Elements Operating procedure
Dropped Due To Failure Of Mobile Design of mobile equipment
Equipment Moving Them Operator competence
Testing/maintenance of mobile
equipment
Personnel Struck By Whipping Ropes Operating procedure for winching
Of Winches Used To Move Design of winches, ropes and ancillary
Longwall/Shortwall Elements items
Adequate lighting
Communications/signalling
Personnel Struck By Falling Equipment Assembly procedure
Elements As They Are Assembled Or Dismantling procedure
Dismantled
Design of equipment
Lifting procedure
Support procedure
Design of lifting/support equipment
Personnel Entangled With Face Commissioning procedure
Conveyor/ Shearer During Face Face lockout procedure
Commissioning Warning devices
Operator competence
Face communication/signalling
Personnel Struck By Lashing Hoses As Commissioning procedure
They Are Pressurised Equipment design
Personnel Struck By Objects Propelled Design of system and components
By High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Or
The Fluid Itself Through Blow Outs Or
Coupling Failures
Metal/Metal Incendive Sparks Struck In Adequate ventilation

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

Return Airway Lost Or Restricted As Design of ventilation system
Face Is Recovered Leading To Build Procedure for face recovery
Up Of Gas In Presence Of Ignition
Sources
Return Airway Lost Or Restricted As
Face Is Recovered Leading To Build
Up Of Gas In Presence Of Ignition Allowable gas levels
Sources Gas monitoring/inspection
Adjustment of ventilation

Goaf Occurs While Face Is Being Ventilation design
Removed Causing Fire And/or Ignition Knowledge of coal behaviour
Of Gas In Goaf Monitoring of goaf gases
Operating procedure
Provision of seal for rapid sealing of
Goaf
Gas In Goaf Ignited By Shotfiring To See Explosives Use Activity Section for
Free Ironbound Roof Supports controls when using explosives
By Dust From Bolting Procedures As Dust suppression on bolters
Face Is Prepared For Salvage Allowable dust levels
By Dust Entrained By Mobile Allowable dust levels
Equipment Moving Longwall Elements Dust auditing (respirable)
Or The Movement Of The Elements Protective equipment if necessary
Themselves
Irrespirable/Poisonous Gases Adequate ventilation
Contaminate Face From Goaf As Design of ventilation system
Natural Goaf Gas Or As A Result Of Knowledge of goaf gases
Oxidation In Goaf Gas monitoring/inspection
Gas drainage/control arrangements
Falls Of Roof At And Near Face Adequate roof support
Method of operation of cutter
Adherence to plans
Operator competence
Protective canopy on cutter
Personnel Jammed Between Face And Operating procedure
Cutter Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Between Rib And Operator procedure
Cutter Operator vigilance
mobile cutter operates
Adequate lighting
Operator competence
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Operating procedure
Cutter Boom Operator competence
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By
Cutter Boom
Operator vigilance
mobile cutter operates
Cutter Breaks Into An Accumulation Of Accurate surveying of all workings
Irrespirable And/or Noxious Gas Which Recording of plans
Inundates Face And Beyond Operating procedure
Adherence to plans
Outburst Of Gas By Face Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Seam gas drainage
Remote operation of cutter
Operating procedure
equipment
Outburst Of Material From Face While Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Cutting Operating procedure
Remote operation of cutter
Cutter Encounters An Accumulation Of Knowledge of strata conditions and
Fluid Material Which Inundates The behaviour
Face Area And Beyond Accurate surveying of all workings and
pertinent features
Adherence to plans
Operating procedure
Recording of same
Knowledge of fluid accumulation
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Sparks In Allowable gas levels
Accumulation Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Gas monitoring/inspections
Operating procedure
roof level
Cutter shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Cutter Or The Face Or Ribs Throw Eye protection where required
Coal Particles Operating procedure
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Cutter housekeeping
Ignited By Frictional Rubbing Of Cutter Cutter maintenance
Components Provision of fire fighting equipment
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Sparks In Knowledge of ground conditions
Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Sets Up Pick maintenance
Standing Flame And In Turn Ignites
Coal Face
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Sparks In
Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Sets Up
Standing Flame And In Turn Ignites Operating procedure
Coal Face Fire fighting procedure for standing
flames
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer
Sparks From Cutter Picks formation
Cutter shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Spontaneous Combustion In Coal Inspections/monitoring of workings
Accumulations From Falls, Rib Spall Or atmosphere
Dumping Operating procedure
than coal
Clean up of workings
Knowledge of coal behaviour
Preparatory seals
Levels And Cutter Doses From Cutter Cutter design to minimise noise
Operation production
Noise auditing
Face Collapses On Personnel While Operator procedure
Being Cut Provision of temporary face support
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed By Operating procedure
Runaway Cutter On Steep Grades Design of braking system
Brake testing/maintenance
Personnel Struck By Dislodged Operator competence
Roof/Rib Supports Operator procedure
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Coal Operator procedure
Protective canopy on cutter
Personnel Caught In Operating Cutter Operating procedure
Boom Operator competence
Operating vigilance
Pre-start warning
Deadman control for cutter operation
Caused By Operation Of Cutter Operating procedure
Dust suppression on cutter
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been Outbye dust suppression
Contaminated With Dust In The Intakes Adequate ventilation
To The Face
Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been
Contaminated With Dust In The Intakes
To The Face Ventilation system design
activities
Loader Breaks Into An Accumulation Barrier pillar provision
Of Irrespirable And/or Noxious Gas Knowledge of strata behaviour
Which Inundates Face And Beyond Adherence to plans
Operating procedure
Recording of plans
Outburst Of Gas From Face Adequate ventilation
Seam gas drainage procedure
Knowledge of seam gas conditions
Operating procedure
Remote operation of loader
equipment
Outburst Of Material From Face Knowledge of outburst behaviour
Operating procedure
Remote operation of loader
Loader Head Strikes Incendive Sparks Allowable gas levels
In Accumulation Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Operating procedure
roof level
Loader shutdown interlocked with gas
monitor
Loader Or The Face Or Ribs Throw Eye protection where required
Coal Particles Operating procedure
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Loader housekeeping
Ignited By Frictional Rubbing Of Loader Loader maintenance
Components Provision of fire fighting equipment
Cutter Picks Strike Incendive Sparks In Knowledge of ground conditions
Kerf, Ignite Gas Which Sets Up Pick maintenance
Standing Flame And In Turn Ignites Operating procedure
Coal Face Fire fighting procedure for standing
flames
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive Detection/monitoring of gas layer
Sparks formation
Ignition Of Gas Layer By Incendive
Sparks
Loader shutdown interlocked with gas

monitor
Spontaneous Combustion In Coal Knowledge of coal behaviour
Accumulations From Falls, Rib Spall Or Operating procedure
Dumping Clean up of workings
than coal
Preparatory seals
Inspections/monitoring of workings
atmosphere
Personnel Exposed To High Noise Noise auditing
Levels And Cutter Doses From Loader Allowable noise levels/doses
Operation Loader design to minimise noise
production
Face Collapses While Loader Is Operator procedure
Working Blasting procedure
Falls Of Roof At And Near Face Adequate roof support
Method of operation of cutter
Adherence to plans
Operator competence
Protective canopy on loader
Personnel Caught In Articulation Areas Operating procedure
Of Loader Design of loader
Personnel Caught In Operating Operating procedure
Gathering Head, Conveyors Or Bucket
System
Personnel Caught In Operating Operating competence
Gathering Head, Conveyors Or Bucket Operating vigilance
System Pre-start warning
Deadman control for loader operation
Personnel Jammed Between Face And Operating procedure
Loader Operator vigilance
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Between Loader Operating procedure
And Shuttle Car Operator vigilance
Allowable concurrent activities
Adequate lighting on shuttle car
Warning device on shuttle car
Personnel Jammed Between Rib And Operator procedure
Loader Operator vigilance
mobile loader operates
Adequate lighting
Operator competence
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed By Operating procedure
Runaway Loader On Steep Grades Design of braking system
Brake testing/maintenance
Personnel Run Over By Loader Operating procedure
Operating competence
Warning devices on loader
Adequate lighting on loader
Personnel vigilance
Personnel Struck By Coal Spillage Operating procedure
From Loader Delivery Boom Or Bucket Location of personnel
Personnel Struck By Dislodged Operator competence
Roof/Rib Supports Operator procedure
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Coal Operator procedure
Protective canopies
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Operator competence
Delivery Boom Of Loader Allowable personnel locations
Operating procedure
Operator vigilance
unit operates
Personnel Caught In Operating Cutter Operating procedure
Boom Operator competence
Operating vigilance
Pre-start warning
Deadman control for cutter operation
Caused By Operation Of Loader Operating procedure
Dust suppression on cutter

Personnel Breathe Air Which Has Been Outbye dust suppression
Contaminated With Dust In The Intakes Adequate ventilation
To The Face Ventilation system design
activities
Personnel Struck By Failed Rib As Rib Operating procedure
Heights Are Extended By Taking Adequate rib support
Bottom Or Top Coal Monitoring/inspection of ribs
Protective structures on machines
Remote control
Personnel Struck By Failed Rib/Face Operating procedure
Material Loosened And Freed By Adequate rib support
Pressure Bumps During Pillar Location of personnel
Extraction Monitoring/inspection of face/ribs
Design of pillars
Design of extraction sequence
Remote control
Personnel Struck By Rib Material Operating procedure
Loosened And Freed By Increasing Adequate rib support
Stress In Abutment Zones Inspection/monitoring of rib
Design of pillars
Remote operation
Personnel Jammed Against Rib By Operating procedure
Equipment Moved By Pressure Bumps Location of personnel
During Extraction (Or Floor Heave) Design of extraction sequence
Design of pillars
Remote operation
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Falling Face Coal Operating procedure
Freed By Increased Pressures On Temporary face support
Face During Extraction As Face Is Design of pillars
Drilled And/or Cut And/or Charged Design of extraction sequence
Supervision
Personnel Jammed Against Rib, Operating procedure
Between Machines, Or Run Over By Operator competence
Machines During Rapid Retreats Location of personnel
Ahead Of Goaf Falls Adequate lighting
Supervision
Personnel Struck By Roof Spall In Operating procedure
Roads In Abutment Zones During Adequate roof support
Extraction Monitoring/inspection of roof
Personnel Struck By Falling Goaf Prohibition of personnel in
Material unsupported goaf areas
Operator competence
Supervision
Personnel Caught In Sudden Roof Fall Operating procedure
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
Personnel Caught By Sudden Roof Fall Operating procedure
When Remnant Pillar Fails During Design of extraction sequence
Extraction Design of pillars
Personnel Caught In General Collapse Operating procedure
Of Workings Due To Sudden Design of extraction sequence
Progressive Pillar Failure (Creep) Design of pillars, barriers
Triggered By Extraction Design of panels
Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Due To Operating procedure
Inability To Retreat As Path Is Blocked Design of extraction sequence
By Other Equipment Operator competence
Supervision
Personnel Caught In Roof Fall Which Operating procedure
Runs Beyond Lift Design of extraction sequence
Provision of adequate roof support
Provision of breaker lines
Adherence to sequence
Adherence to procedure
Operator competence
Supervision
Personnel Caught By Roof Fall Caused Operating procedure
By Inability Of Roof Support To Control Design of roof support
Abutment Stresses Knowledge of strata behaviour
Inspection/monitoring of roof in
abutment zone
Personnel Caught By Roof Fall Caused Operating procedure
By Separation Of Lenticular Partings Knowledge of strata conditions
(Feather Edges) In Roof From Goaf Design of roof support system
Edge Design of extraction sequence
Personnel Struck By Material In And Operating procedure
From Goaf During Recovery Of Buried Adequate roof support
Equipment Operator competence
Supervision
Inspection/monitoring of goaf
Ignites From A Source
Gas Enters Goaf In Large Quantities
From Adjacent Seams Affected By The
Goaf And Floods The Face Area And
characteristics
seams
Design of panel
goaf
Operating procedure
goaf
Operating procedure
Irrespirable And/or Poisonous Gases Operating procedure
Floods Goaf And Adjacent Workings
(Accumulations Can Be In Strata, Old
Goaf Development Extends To Tap
Accumulation Of Fluid Material Which
Floods Goaf And Adjacent Workings Knowledge of locations of
(Accumulations Can Be In Strata, Old accumulation of fluid materials
Adequate pumps
Allows Ingress Of Flood Waters To Knowledge of strata behaviour
Flood Workings Surface diversion works
Adequate pumps
Falls Of Roof And/or Face Coal Due To Operating procedure
Damage By Scraper Hoe Of Supports Operator competence
Installation design
Personnel Entangled And Crushed Operating procedure
Between Scraper Hoe And/or Ropes, Operator competence
Rib Or Face Installation design
Allowable positions for personnel
during operation
Personnel Struck By Lashing Ropes Operating procedure
Following Rope Failure Or Coupling Operator competence
Failure Installation design
System maintenance
Inspection of ropes and couplings
Personnel Struck By Lashing Ropes Or Operating procedure
Runaway Hoe Following Return Operator competence
Sheave Failure Or Sheave Anchorage Installation design
Failure Sheave design
System maintenance
Sheave anchorage design
Friction Of Rope On Materials In Its Adequate ventilation
Path Causes Ignition Temperature To Installation design
Be Reached Operating procedure
Rope path kept free of rubbing
flammable materials
Incendive Sparks Struck By Scraper Knowledge of presence of incendive
Hoe materials
Operating procedure
System design
Overheating Of Scraper Drive Surfaces Operating procedure
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
High Noise Levels And Doses
Produced By Scraper Drive And
Systems
Design of system to minimise noise
production
By Dust Created By Operation Of Allowable dust levels
Scraper Dust audits (respirable)
Operating procedure
System design
Dust suppression
Personnel Struck By Spalling Coal Operating procedure
From Face Line Adequate shortwall support density
Remote control
Personnel Struck By Rib Material Or Operating procedure
Roof Material Freed By Increasing Adequate roof and rib support
Abutment Stress In Gate Locations Inspection/monitoring of abutment
zones in gates
Design of chain pillars
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
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 Supports Operating procedure
By Other Mobile Equipment Operator competence
Design of roof supports
Personnel vigilance
Personnel Jammed Between Roof Operating procedure
Supports As They Are Re-Positioned Design of supports
Operator competence
Personnel vigilance
Personnel Caught In Major Roof Fall Design of roof supports
Due To Failure Of Shortwall Roof
Supports
Personnel Struck By Blown Hoses And Design of roof supports
Associated Fluids On Shortwall Roof Design of hosing
Supports
Personnel Run Over By Shuttle Car Operating procedure
Along Face Line Operator competence
Adequate lighting on face and shuttle
car
Warning device on shuttle car
Source Occurs (Such As Arcs,
Incendive Sparks)
Gas Migrating From Goaf Builds Up At
Face/Goaf Edge Where An Ignition
characteristic
seams
Design of panel
goaf
Operating procedure
goaf
Operating procedure
Irrespirable And/or Poisonous Gases Operating procedure
Floods Goaf And Adjacent Workings
Knowledge of locations of
(Accumulation Can Be In Strata, Old
Workings Or On Surface) accumulation of fluid materials
Adequate pumps
Allows Ingress Of Floodwater To Flood Knowledge of strata behaviour
Workings Surface diversion works
Adequate pumps
Personnel Slip/Trip While Negotiating Design of supports
The Support Line Provision of walkways
Adequate lighting
Operating procedure
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Coal Storag
Strata bunker systems Surge cars
Sub activity Risks

Strata Bunker Systems Asphyxiation
Strata Bunker Systems Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Injuries To Personnel
Strata Bunker Systems Disruption Of Ventilation System
Strata Bunker Systems Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas
Strata Bunker Systems Explosion Of Gas

Strata Bunker Systems Explosion Of Gas
Strata Bunker Systems Fire In Bunker
Strata Bunker Systems Hearing Damage
Strata Bunker Systems Lung Damage

Surge Cars Crushing, Contusion And Fracture
Surge Cars Lung Damage

Coal Storage
riate controls.

Heavy Noxious Gases Evolved From Adequate ventilation of feeder area
Coal Causes Irrespirable Atmosphere Allowable gas limits
In Feeder Area Gas auditing
Personnel Engaged In Bunker Adequate ventilation of bunker
Maintenance Are Overcome By Maintenance procedure
Irrespirable Or Noxious
Bottom Of Bunker Gases
Collapses In
Engulfing Design of bunker
Personnel Maintenance of structure
Operating procedure
Maintenance Personnel Fall Into Adequate lighting
Bunker Competence
Guarding of bunker entries
Personnel Become Engulfed In Coal Design of bunker system
Flow Due To Sudden Release After Operating procedure
Hang Up Competence
Hang up clearing procedure
Personnel Become Entangled In Competence
Bunker Bottom Feeder System Design of feeder
Guarding of feeder
Maintenance of feeder
Operating procedure
Emptying Of Bunker Allows Extensive Bunker operation procedure
Short Circuiting Of Air Which Disrupts Provision of bunker level control
Main Ventilation Flow devices
Ventilation system design
Explosion Dust Cloud Is Caused At Adequate ventilation of feeder area
Bottom Of Bunker By Operation Of Design of feeder
Feeder Dust suppression measures
Operating procedure
Fire In Bunker In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Explosive Dust Cloud Dust suppression measures
Inertisation of bin atmosphere
Operation Of Feeder Causes General Adequate ventilation of feeder area
Deposition Of Combustible Dust Allowable combustible dust limits
Capable Of Being Raised Into Combustible dust auditing
Explosive Cloud In Area Associated Dust Inertisation
With Feeder
Electrical Fault On Equipment At Top Adequate ventilation of bunker
Of Bunker Causes Arcs/Sparks Which Allowable gas limits
Ignites Gas Evolved In Bunker
Electrical Fault On Equipment At Top
Of Bunker Causes Arcs/Sparks Which
Ignites Gas Evolved In Bunker Design of electrical equipment
Gas auditing
Maintenance of electrical equipment
Fire In Bunker In Presence Of Adequate ventilation of bunker
Flammable Gas Evolved From Coal Or Allowable gas limits
As A Result Of Fire Gas auditing
Pre-drainage of coal before mining
Mechanical Fault On Equipment At Top Adequate ventilation of bunker
Of Bunker Causes Frictional Heat Build Allowable gas limits
Up Which Ignites Gas Escaping From Design of mechanical equipment
Bunker Gas monitoring
Maintenance of mechanical equipment
Surface temperature limits

Temperature auditing
Electrical Fault In Feeder Equipment Design of electrical equipment
Causes Arc Which Ignites Coal At Earth fault limitation and trip
Bottom Of Bunker (Or Overheating Of Fire fighting equipment
Equipment, With Same Result)
Operating procedure
Overload protection
Material Stored In Bunker Spontaneous Control of residence time
Ignites Fire fighting equipment
Operating procedure
Periodic cleaning of bunker
Mechanical Fault On Feeder Causes Feeder design
Friction Which Ignites Coal At Bottom Feeder maintenance
Of Bunker Fire fighting equipment
Limitation of surface temperature
Operating procedure
Sparks From Hot Work In Or Adjacent Competence
To Bunker Ignite Coal Control of hot work
Operation Of Feeders Causes Allowable noise levels and doses
Excessive Noise Levels And Doses Design of feeder
Maintenance of feeder
Noise auditing
Protective equipment
Excessive Dust Billows From Top Of Adequate ventilation of bunker top
Bunker Allowable respirable dust limits
Respirable dust auditing
Operation Of Feeder Causes Adequate ventilation of feeder area
Excessively Dusty Conditions Allowable respirable dust limits
Operating procedure
Operation Of Feeder Causes
Excessively Dusty Conditions
Personnel Jammed Between Surge Adequate lighting
Car And Shuttle Cars Competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Between Surge Competence
Car And Rib As They Pass Operating procedure
Provision of personnel passageway
Personnel Struck By Material Falling Competence
Over Sides Of Surge Car As They Operating procedure
Pass Surge car design
Personnel Unable To Escape Inbye Adequate rib support
Roof/Rib Falls As Surge Car Blocks Adequate roof support
Escapeway Design of car
Provision of escape passage for
personnel
Personnel Unable To Properly Handle Competence
Material Past Car Resulting In Injury Manual handling procedure
Operating procedure
Provision of passage past car
Dust From Operation Of Surge Car Adequate ventilation
Contaminates Intake To Face Allowable dust limits
Personnel Dust suppression
Operating procedure
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Drifting Operati
Charging and firing shot Drilling out
Lining and support Muck excavation
Surface / portal
Surface muck disposal
operations
Sub activity Risks

Charging and Firing Shots Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Fumes
Charging and Firing Shots Asphyxiation
Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causes Follow On

Hazards To Personnel
Charging and Firing Shots Eye Injuries From Propelled Stone And
Grit
Charging and Firing Shots Flyrock
Charging and Firing Shots High Noise Levels
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires
Charging and Firing Shots Overpressure Wave Causing

Personnel Injuries
Drilling Out Asphyxiation
Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And/or Spray

Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And/or Spray
Drilling Out General Injuries Due To Environment
Drilling Out High Airborne Dust Levels
Drilling Out High Noise Levels
Drilling Out Ignition Of Gas

Drilling Out Ignition Of Gas
Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To

Personnel
Drilling Out Lubrication Fumes
Drilling Out Operator Entanglement With Hoses Or

Drills
Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials

And/or Equipment Causing Crushing
And Contusion
Drilling Out Unexpected Contact With Explosives
Electrical Equipment use Electrocution
Electrical Equipment use Fire
Electrical Equipment use Unexpected Explosion
Furnishing of Drift Asphyxiation

Furnishing of Drift Asphyxiation
Furnishing of Drift Chemical Absorption By Personnel
Furnishing of Drift Crushing, Contusion, Jamming And

Fracture Injuries To Personnel
Furnishing of Drift Falls By Personnel
Furnishing of Drift Fire In Flammable Furnishings
Furnishing of Drift Gas Ignition

Furnishing of Drift High Dust Levels Causing Lung
Damage And Eye Injuries
Furnishing of Drift Noxious Fumes Causing Personnel

Injury
General Drift Equipping Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

General Drift Equipping Strain And Sprain Injuries
Lining and Support Asphyxiation
Lining and Support Chemical Burns To Personnel
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Fracture

Injuries
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusions And Fracture
Injuries
Lining and Support Falls By Personnel
Lining and Support Fire In Timber Supports
Lining and Support Gas Ignition

Lining and Support Gas Ignition
Lining and Support High Airborne Dust Levels
Lining and Support High Velocity Spray Of Concrete

Strikes Personnel
Lining and Support Immersion Of Personnel Caused By

Flooding Of Drift
Lining and Support Noxious Fumes Causing Lung Damage

And/or Poisoning Of Personnel
Muck Excavation Asphyxiation
Muck Excavation Excavator Operation Or Malfunction

Causing Injury To Personnel
Muck Excavation Fall Of Face After Or During
Excavation Causing Crushing And
Contusion To Face Personnel
Muck Excavation Falls Of Roof And/or Sides At Face

During Mucking Out Causing Crushing
Or Contusion To Muck Pile Excavator
Operators
Muck Excavation Gas Ignition
Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Environment
Muck Excavation Grit And Spray Causing Eye Injury
Muck Excavation High Airborne Dust Levels

Muck Excavation High Noise Levels
Muck Excavation Noxious Fume Emission From

Excavator
Muck Excavation Spilled/Falling/ Runaway Muck Causing

Crushing Or Contusion To Muck Pile/
Excavator Operators
Muck Excavation Unexpected Contact With Explosives
Portal Construction Failure And/or Collapse Of Portal

Lining
Portal Construction Failure And/or Collapse Of Strata

During Excavation
Portal Construction Immersion Of Personnel Through

Flooding From Surface Runoff
Portal Construction Immersion Of Personnel Through
Flooding From Surface Runoff
Portal Construction Surface Equipment Failure And

Problems
Pressure Grouting Environmental Pollution Causing

Poisoning
Pressure Grouting Injuries From Grouting Chemicals
Pressure Grouting Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Pressure Grouting Wall, Floor And Lining Damage
Causing Risk To Personnel
Probe Drilling High Pressure Blowout Injuries
Probe Drilling Personnel Injuries From Unexpected

Large Gas Inflows
Surface Muck Disposal Crushing And Contusions And Impact

Surface Muck Disposal Unexpected Explosion
Surface/Portal Operations Crushing, Contusion, Fracture And

Jamming Injuries To Personnel
Surface/Portal Operations Personnel Injuries From Falls
Surface/Portal Operations Unexpected Explosion

Drifting Operations
riate controls.
Electrical equipment Furnishing of drift
Portal construction Pressure grouting

Blast Damage To Ventilation Apparatus Blast design
Location and protection of ventilation
Apparatus
Restoration of ventilation
Operating procedure
Inadequate Ventilation Arrangements Adequate ventilation system to ensure
rapid removal and dilution of fumes at
muck pile level
Watering down of muck pile
Inspection after blast
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift Adequate ventilation
Or Face Ventilation auditing
Emergency egress
Ability to reverse ventilation
Damage To Drift Supports On Lining Blast design
Through Flyrock And/or Vibration Blast execution
Lining/support design
Standback distance of lining/support
from blast
Restoration of lining/support
Timing of blast
Post blast inspections
Damage To Portal Lining And Surface Blast design
Equipment Through Flyrock And/or Blast execution
Overpressure Portal design
Surface procedure during blasting
Location and design of surface
equipment
Damage To Sinking Equipment Blast design
Through Flyrock And/or Overpressure Blast execution
Location of equipment
Protection of equipment
Damage To Sinking Equipment
Through Flyrock And/or Overpressure
Design of equipment
Post blast inspection
Repairs to equipment
Blowing Out Shotholes With Blowpipe Operating procedure
Prior To Charging Eye protection if necessary
Flyrock From Blast Strikes Personnel Safe location for personnel during
blasting
Blasting procedure
Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out Holes Operating procedure
Prior To Charging Ear protection if necessary
Blow Out Of Unexploded Charges Proper placement of charge column
and detonator
Proper confinement of charges

Operating procedure
Competence
Cut Offs Shot pattern design
Care in use of delays
Operating procedure
Competence
Detonator Lead Wires Broken During Charging procedure
Charging Continuity checks
Competence
Faulty Initiator Selection/design
Maintenance
Operating procedure, initiator checks
Competence
Fly Rock Damage To Firing Line Check line for continuity prior
to firing
Protect firing line
Blast design
Operating procedure
Competence
Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel Type Operating procedure
Leads Competence
Connection type
Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken During Charging procedure
Charging
Short Circuiting On Floor Shotfiring circuit design
Avoidance of high voltage circuits
Proper joints in wet conditions
Operating procedure
Competence
Overpressure Wave From Blast Safe location for personnel during
blasting
Blasting procedure
Emergency egress
Blowout Of Hydraulic Lines Or Hoses Operational procedures
Blowout Of Hydraulic Lines Or Hoses
Grit And Or Water Thrown Up By Drills Operational procedures
Or Hoses Drill design
Skin Disorders Protective clothing
Provision of medicinals (such as barrier
cream)
Materials selection
Slipping And Tripping Operating care
Standard of floor clean up
Adequate dewatering
Adequate lighting
Footwear selection
Housekeeping
Strains And Sprains Competence
Operator fitness
Drilling procedure
Equipment selection
Equipment handling arrangements
Contamination Of Intake Air Location of surface dumps
Dumping procedure
Surface dust suppression
Dust suppression in drift
Ventilation arrangements
Dust auditing
Design of muck removal system
Breathing protection
Production Of Dust By Drills Dust suppression on drills
Auditing of respirable dust
Adherence to dust standards
Breathing protection
Drill Noise Drill design/selection
Noise auditing
Exposure limitation
Protection equipment
Drill Powerpack Noise In Electro- Machine design
Hydraulic Jumbo Units Noise auditing
Exposure limitation
Electrical Arc/Spark In Accumulation Of Design of electrical equipment
Gas Adequate ventilation
Ventilation auditing
Electrical Arc/Spark In Accumulation Of
Gas
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Location of electrical equipment
Internal Combustion Engine Ignites Adequate ventilation
Gas Accumulation Ventilation auditing
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Design of internal combustion engine
maintenance
Internal combustion engine operation
Competence of operator
Metal To Metal Sparking In Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Gas Ventilation auditing
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Selection of metals in explosion risk
zones
Metal/Rock Sparking In Accumulation Adequate ventilation
Of Gas Ventilation auditing
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Knowledge of rock properties
Use of water sprays on tools
Naked Flame In Accumulation Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Hot work control
Contraband control
Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation of face and drift
Gas Ventilation auditing
Gas auditing
Reporting of gas
Earthing arrangements
Use of antistatic materials
Air Or Water Turned On To Open Operating procedure
Ended Hose Inadvertently Competence
Blown Out Hoses Prevention of damage to hoses
Inspection of hoses
Maintenance of hoses
Proper hose construction
Proper hose installation
Over Pressure Compressor settings
Compressor maintenance
Pressure regulators
Parted Couplings Coupling design
Installation of coupling locks
Parted Couplings
Examination of equipment prior to

drilling
Fitting compatibility
Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Lubricant type
Products From Drill Exhausts Drill design/selection
Lubricator design/selection
Drill maintenance
Lubricator maintenance
Fume auditing
Allowable fume limits
Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Lubricant type
Products From Equipment Associated Equipment design/selection
With Drills Lubricant design/selection
Fume auditing
Hose Whip Procedure
Non pressurisation of loose hoses
Securing of hoses
Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Proper clothing in good repair
Supervisor's checks
Drill design
Operating procedure
Accidents While Unloading, Positioning Operating procedures
And Assembling Drilling Equipment In Adequate lighting
Face Area Competence
Fall Of Face During Drilling Inspection of face prior to
commencement of drilling
Barring down loose, hanging material
Temporary support of face prior to
Remote control of drills
Fall Of Roof During Drilling Inspection of roof before
Barring down loose, hanging material
Temporary or permanent support of
roof in face area prior to
Use of shield systems at face
Fall Of Sides During Drilling Inspection of sides before
Barring down loose hanging material
Temporary or permanent support of
sides in face area prior to
Use of shield systems at face
Malfunction Of Drilling Jumbo Booms Operating procedure
Malfunction Of Drilling Jumbo Booms
Operator competence
Runaway Equipment In Drift Reaching Equipment operational procedure
Face Area Equipment inspection
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
Drilling Into Butts Containing Misfires Proper clean up after blast and
excavation
Inspection of drilling face
Adequate dewatering to allow face
inspection (toe holes)
Correct reporting and treatment of
misfires
Prohibition of butt drilling
Contact With Live Parts Design of equipment
Proper installation
Inspection, testing and maintenance
Interlocking
Damage To Equipment And Cables By Design of equipment
Flyrock, Etc. Exposing Live Parts Location of equipment
Inadequate Earthing Arrangements Proper earthing arrangements and
During Welding Procedures connections
Operator competence
Indirect Contact Design of equipment and system
Earth fault limitation
Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Location of equipment
Electrical Equipment Malfunction (E.g.. Maintenance, testing, inspection
Arc Ignites Timber Buntons) Protection of equipment
Fire fighting provisions
Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Design of equipment
Inspection of equipment
Or Face
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere In Drift
Emergency egress
Contact With Noxious Chemicals Such Knowledge of chemicals used
As Protective Coatings Applied To Application procedure
Furnishings Protective equipment if required
Chemical register
Selection of materials
Furnishings Are Dropped During Installation procedure
Installation Competence
Furnishings Are Dropped During Installation procedure
Installation Due To Equipment Failure Lifting and slinging procedure
Selection of equipment
Furnishings Collapse Or Fall Due To Installation procedure
Incorrect Installation Or Failure Of Design of structures
Anchorages For Support Design of anchorages
Anchorage installation
Furnishings Collapse After Collision By Installation procedure
Mobile Or Tracked Equipment Adequate clearances for vehicular
passage
Winding procedure
Transport procedure
Mobile equipment competence
Personnel Are Struck Or Jammed By Installation procedure
Equipment Used To Install Furnishings Mobile equipment competence
Personnel Fall Off Structures Or Installation procedure
Machines While Installing Furnishings Design of structures
Use of harnesses if required
Ignition By Naked Flame Welding and cutting procedure
Limitation on naked flames
Control on contraband
Fire fighting provision
Ignition By Sparks Falling From Surface cutting and welding procedure
Surface
Surface environment
Control of flammable materials near
shaft collar
Surface housekeeping
Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Design of electrical equipment
Accumulation Of Gas Maintenance of equipment
As for static discharge
Metal To Metal Sparking In As for static discharge
Accumulation Of Gas Selection of materials
Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Cutting/welding arrangements
Of Gas (refer to primary act)
Contraband control
Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation of dilute gas
Gas emitted near sinking floor
Adequate ventilation in shaft
Inspections monitoring for gas
Reporting of gas procedure
Operating procedure
Antistatic materials
Competence
Dust From Drilling And Grinding Adequate ventilation
Operations As Furnishings Are Fixed Ventilation auditing
To Shaft Wells Protective equipment is required
Fumes From Paints, Sealers And Adequate ventilation
Protective Coatings Applied To Ventilation auditing
Chemical register
Internal Combustion Fumes Adequate ventilation
Contaminate Drift Air Fume auditing
maintenance
Collapse Of Suspended Pipes Or Method of support
Cables On To Personnel Installation procedure
Maintenance
Clearances
Competence
Collapse Of Ventilation Ductwork On Design of ducting
To Personnel Installation procedure
Maintenance
Competence
Improper Manual Handling Of Material Manual handling procedure
And Equipment Competence
Emergency egress
Contact With Concrete, Additives, Concreting procedure
Grouts, Or Water Contaminated With Grouting procedure
Them Water control at face
Chemical register
Protective clothing
Concrete Lining Collapses After Drift surface preparation prior to pour
Stripping Because Of Groundwater Installation procedure
Flushing Through Pour, Weakening It Groundwater diversion and relief
Concrete Lining Collapses After
Stripping Because Of Groundwater
Flushing Through Pour, Weakening It
Sealing of major water flows prior to
concreting by grouting or other means
Falls Of Roof Before Or During Adequate roof control

Support Operations 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
Falls Of Sides Before Or During Adequate rib control
Support 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
Formwork Bursts And Dumps Concrete Design of formwork
As Concrete Liner Is Emplaced Installation procedure
Liner Set Elements Are Dropped On Lining procedure
Personnel During Handling/ Installation Competence
Design of sets
Lining Sets Collapse As They Are Lining procedure
Being Installed Competence
Design of sets
Personnel Are Jammed By Movement Lining procedure
Of Shield Or Excavator During Lining/ Operator competence
Support Placement Prohibited locations for personnel
Shield operation procedure
Excavator operation procedure
Personnel Are Struck Or Jammed By Operating procedure
Mobile Or Other Equipment Used To Location of personnel
Erect Lining Operator competence
Design of mobile equipment brake
Personnel Fall From Structures Or systems
Competence
Machines In Drift While Erecting Lining procedure
Support/Lining Use of harnesses where necessary
Ignition By Naked Flame Hot work procedure
Limitation of naked flames
Contraband control
Avoidance of use of timber if possible
Contraband control
Operating procedure
Competence
Contamination Of Intake Air Location of dumps
Dumping procedure
Auditing of dust
Suppression of dust from other

operations at upper levels in the shaft
Production Of Dust By Drills Dust suppression on drills
Proper maintenance of drills and
suppressors
Adequate ventilation of drilling floor
Auditing of dust
Concrete Pumping Lines Burst Design of system
Operating procedure
Maintenance of system
Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound Shotcreting procedure
Competence
Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen Freeze design
Formation Through Inadequate Freeze execution
Thickness/Formation Ice wall monitoring
Emergency egress
Failure Of Lining Under Hydrostatic Lining design
Pressure Hydrology assessment
External pressure reduction methods
for aquifer
Emergency egress
Excessive Internal Combustion Engine Adequate ventilation
Fumes Contaminate Intake Air Fume auditing
Excessive Internal Combustion Engine
Fumes Contaminate Intake Air
Maintenance of internal combustion
engine
Ventilation reversal
Fire Occurs In Drift Contaminating Minimisation of flammable material in
Intake Air To Face Crew drift
Control of hot work
throughout drift
Fire extinguishers on mobile drift
equipment
Maintenance of mobile equipment
Operator competence
engines
Communication from face to surface
Emergency procedure
Self rescuers
Leakage Of Refrigerant From Strata Leakage sensor alarms
Freezing Plant Into Intake Air System shut down controls
Ventilation reversal
Plant maintenance
Plant location
Emergency procedure
Emergency egress
Brake Failure Causing Jamming Of Machine design
Personnel By Excavating Machine/ Operating procedure
Loader Inspection of machine
Maintenance of machine
Testing of machine
Broken Scraper Rope With Subsequent Selection/specification of rope to match
Rope Whip duty
Inspection of rope
Maintenance of rope
Coupling devices
Prohibited areas when scraper is
working
Operating procedure
Entanglement In Ropes Or Plough Operating procedure
working
Failure Of Scraper Anchorage Allowing Design of scraper
Scraper Winch Unit To Move Design of anchorage
Operating procedure
Failure Of Scraper Sheave Anchor Design of anchor
With Subsequent Rope Whip
Failure Of Scraper Sheave Anchor
With Subsequent Rope Whip Design of sheave
Placement of anchor
working
Operating procedure
Inadvertent Starting Of Equipment Operating procedure
Isolation procedure
Limitation of personnel to operate
Operator competence
Incorrect Operation Of Excavating Operating procedure
Machine Operator competence
Limitation of personnel to operate
Poor Visibility For Excavator Operator Adequate lighting
Machine design
Adequate ventilation to remove dust,
fumes and vapours
Slew Jamming Of Personnel By Operating procedure
Excavating Machine/Loader Prohibited areas when cutting/loading
takes place
Blast Damage To Face Revise blast design
Progressive barring down of face as it
is exposed
Placement of temporary support as
required
Inspection of face
Excessively Weak Strata Adoption of specialised excavation
techniques
Forward grouting
Resin injection
Face Weakened Or Overhung During Revise cutting sequence
Excavator Cutting Sequence Inspection of face
Placement of temporary support
Excessively Weak Ground Adoption of specialised excavation
techniques
Forward grouting
Resin injection
Roof/Wall Failure Near Face 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
Roof/Wall Failure Near Face Due To Revision of blast design to reduce
Blast Damage 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
Contraband control
Operating procedure
Competence
Skin Disorders Protective clothing
cream)
Materials selection
Slipping And Tripping Operating care
Adequate dewatering
Adequate lighting
Footwear selection
Housekeeping
Operator fitness
Drilling procedure
Equipment selection
Contaminated Intake Air Operating procedures
Protective devices, if required
Grit And/or Water Thrown Up During Operating procedure
Excavation Excavator design/selection
Protective devices, if required
Contamination Of Intake Air Location of surface dumps
Dumping procedure
Design of muck removal
arrangements in drift
Ventilation arrangements
Dust suppression in drift
Auditing of dust
Production Of Dust During Muck Adequate ventilation of excavation area
Excavation
Dust suppression arrangements
Auditing of dust
Machine maintenance
Breathing protection to be provided and
worn if necessary
Background Noise Machine design
Noise auditing
and worn if required
Excavator Noise Excavator design
Noise auditing
Emission Of Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation of work area
Fumes Engine design
Engine maintenance
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Emission Of Lubricant Fumes Adequate ventilation of work area
Excavator design
Excavator maintenance
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Emission Of Oil Mists Adequate ventilation of work area
Excavator design
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Muck Pile Face Rolls Down On Excavation sequence to avoid steep/
Operators overhanging muck faces
Prohibition of personnel working
adjacent to steep/overhanging faces
Muck Spilled From Conveyances On Design of conveyances
To Nearby Personnel Operating procedure
Avoidance of overloading conveyances
Prohibited zones around conveyances
Operator competence
Muck Spilled/Thrown From Excavator Design of excavator
On To Nearby Personnel Operating procedure
Muck Spilled/Thrown From Excavator
On To Nearby Personnel
Prohibited zones around excavator
during operation
Operator competence
Uncontrolled Runback Of Muck On Design of conveyors
Conveyors Striking Face Area Maintenance of conveyors
Personnel Sizing of muck placed on conveyors
Excavating Into Unshot Or Misfired Inspection after firing
Explosives Procedure on discovery of unshot
explosives
Operator vigilance during excavation
Collision Caused Internal Damage To Restriction of equipment types in
Portal Lining portal
Transport procedure in drift
Explosion Damage from Blasting See Explosives Use Section for
Controls
Ground Collapses On To Lining Proper geotechnical study
Proper lining design
Adherence to design
Temporary construction strengthening
of liner
Heavy Equipment Traffic Over Lining design
Backfilled Portal Prohibition of heavy traffic over portal
High Water Pressure Outside Lining Adequate design for conditions
Depressurising arrangements
Improper Back Filling Around Portal Lining design
Lining Backfilling design
Adherence to design
Operating procedure
Improperly Executed Lining Adherence to design
Construction Quality control of lining materials
Construction method
Internal Fire/Heat Damage Restrictions on use of flammable
materials
Restrictions on storage of flammable
materials
Procedures for passage of flammable
material
Blast Damage Blast design
Blast execution
Unexpectedly Weak Ground Proper geotechnical study
Correct excavation design
Adherence to design
Temporary support methods
Inspection
Failure Of Drainage System Drainage system design
System maintenance
Pumping provisions
Failure warning system
Failure Of Pumps Pump system design
Failure Of Pumps
Pump system maintenance
Failure warning system
Incorrect Topographical Location Recognition of flood prone areas
Catchment assessment
Pluviographic assessment
Location of portals
Adequate drainage
Pumping provisions
Fires And Explosions Arising From Site clearing
Fires Site housekeeping
Location of flammable materials
storage
Competence
Formwork Failure Design of forms
Concrete pouring procedure
Mobile Equipment Mishaps (Excluding Correct operating procedure
Cranes On Sinking/Winding Duties) Utilisation of suitable machines
Suitable working surface
Equipment inspection
Competence
Structural Failure Adequate design
Proper assembly
Correct civil preparation of site
Grout Chemicals Find Way Into Operating procedure
Groundwater And Drainage Regimes Grout campaign design
Understanding of groundwater and
drainage regimes
Spillage containment
Pollutant storage
Pollutant treatment
Selection of chemicals
Register of chemicals
Spray Or Spillage Of Hazardous Operating procedure
Chemicals Grout campaign design
Protective equipment to be worn
Adequate ventilation of working and
mixing areas
Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses Specification of hose and pipes
Specification of grout pumps
Grouting pressure
Protective devices
Physical shielding
Pressure monitoring/relief
Operating procedure
Hose Couplings Part Causing Spray Coupling design
And Lashing Coupling locks
Grout campaign design
Pressure monitoring relief
Operating procedure
Standpipe Packer Failure Leading To Packer design
Standpipes And Hoses Jet Lashing Out Safety chains
Of The Grout Hole Grout campaign design
Operating procedure
System Blockages Pressure monitoring/relief
Operating procedure
Grout In Excess Quantities And Grout campaign design
Pressure Fractures Wall And Floor Design of shaft lining to resist grouting
Rock And/or Shaft Lining pressure
Operating procedure
Limit grouting pressure
Probe Drill Strikes High Pressure Hydrological assessment of drift line
Aquifer And Blowout Occurs Provision of standpipe blowout
protection if high pressures are
expected
Type of drill used
Operating procedure
Probe Drill Strikes Major Gas Feeder Adequate ventilation
And Uncontrolled Outflow Occurs Provision of standpipe blowout
protection and control
Strata assessment
Emergency egress provision
Personnel At Collar Level Showered By Design of tipping mechanism
Spilled Muck During Tipping Tripping procedure
Overloading prohibition
Prohibited areas designated during
tipping
Provision of guarding
Personnel Caught In Kibble Tipping Tipping procedure
Mechanism Equipment maintenance procedure
tipping
Personnel Crushed By Landing Kibble Tipping and landing procedure
Or Moving Kibble At Surface Level Prohibited areas designated
Personnel Injured By Mobile Disposal procedure
Equipment Used In Muck Disposal Designation of prohibited areas
Operations Personnel competence
Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other Disposal procedure
Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On Adequate area lighting in dark hours
Dumps Mobile equipment selection
Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other
Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On
Dumps
Mobile equipment inspection
Spilled Muck Showers Into Shaft Tipping procedure
Collar sealing/deflection arrangements
Detonation Of Unexploded Charges Underground misfire procedure

Loaded Out In Muck As It Is Tipped, Disposal procedure for misfired
Dumped Or Levelled material recovered
Operator vigilance
Mishaps In Handling Of Material On Operating procedure
Surface Slinging and lifting of loads
Communication
Adequate lighting
Competence
Personnel Jammed Or Run Down By Operating procedure
Trolleys/ Vehicles During Shunting Shunting procedure
Operations Braking/spragging arrangements
Design of surface shunts
Trolley Or Vehicle Runs Away And Into Operating procedure
Drift Shunting procedure
Braking/spragging arrangements
Design of surface shunts
Coupling procedure
Provision of portal drop guard
(warwick)
Provision of portal catch points
Fall From Drift Headframe Adequate guarding of stairs and
walkways on headframe
Adequate lighting
Fall From Equipment Being Handled Operating procedure
Competence
Fall From Portal Structure Or Adequate guarding of structure edges
Wingwalls Adequate lighting
Rough Handling Of Explosives During Explosives loading/transport procedure
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Auxiliary Fans Gas Ignition High Levels Of Gas Plus Ignition Monitoring
Source Power disconnection
Battery Operated Vehicles Electric Shock/ Electrocution Similar To Mains System In accordance with normal electrical
controls
AS 1915 Electrical equipment for
explosive atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
Battery Operated Vehicles Gas Electric Spark Etc. In accordance with normal electrical
controls
operated vehicles
Battery Operated Vehicles General Mobile Vehicle Hazards, General Mechanical Mechanisms In accordance with normal electrical
Brakes Etc. controls for mobile vehicles
operated vehicles
Battery Operated Vehicles Hydrogen Gas Explosion Release Of Hydrogen From Lead Acid Explosion control
Batteries Plus Ignition Source AS 1915 Electrical equipment for
operated vehicles
Similar controls as per gas (methane) AS 1915 Electrical equipment for
operated vehicles
Ventilation of area where vehicle is AS 1915 Electrical equipment for
used explosive atmospheres - Battery-
operated vehicles
Ventilation plugs on cell AS 1915 Electrical equipment for
operated vehicles
Bolters Explosion Of Dust During Bolting Major Arc On Bolting Unit In Presence Adequate ventilation
Of Combustible Dust Allowable dust levels
Electrical protection - fault limitation
Explosion protected enclosures
Damage To Cable Supplying Bolting Adequate ventilation
Unit In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Cable handling
Operating procedure
Fault On Cable Supplying Bolting Unit Adequate ventilation
In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Cable design/selection
Cable repair standards
Cable testing/maintenance
Internal Arcing Or Sparking In Bolter Adequate ventilation
Ignites Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Activities Arc Fault Or Sparks In Bolter Or Supply Detection/monitoring of gas layers
Cable Ignite Layer Of Gas Explosion protected enclosures
Machine and cable maintenance
Operating procedure
Prevention of gas layers
Overheating Of Unit Supply Cable Cable design/selection
Procedure to position excess cable
loops or wraps to minimise heat build
up
Cables & Equipment Electric Shock/ Electrocution Failure Of Test 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 Safety Alert 61
equipment
Cables & Equipment Fire, ignition of gas mixture Trailing Cable Damage and arcing, Cable handling
Mobile equipment electrical cable Cable selection and design Safety Alert 157
failure and arcing Earth fault limitation Safety Alert 110
Equipment Overheating Duty cycle
Effective cooling
Equipment design
Maintenance
Overload protection
System design
Thermal protection of consumer
devices
Equipment Overload Overload protection
Thermal protection
Cap lamps Ignition Of Gas Open Sparking From Caplamp IS caplamp category i.a. or i.s
Caplamps Lack Of Illumination Causing Injury, Inadequate Level Of Light Output Design of caplamp
Operational Errors Etc. From Caplamp
Insufficient Capacity Of Caplamp Lumen output tests
Continuous Conveyors/FCT Explosion Of Dust Along Unit BatteryArc In Unit Or Associated Cables Adequate ventilation
Major
In Presence Of Combustible Dust Allowable dust levels
Electrical protection - earth fault
Operating procedure
Continuous Conveyors/FCT Explosion Of Gas Along Unit Cable Damage During Operation Of Adequate ventilation
Unit In Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Cable location and handling
Operating procedure
Unit design
Cable Fault In Gas Accumulation Adequate ventilation
Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Adequate ventilation
Unit Ignites Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Continuous Conveyors/FCT Fire On Unit Accumulation Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited Provision of fire fighting equipment
By Cable Arc Unit housekeeping
Unit maintenance
Continuous Miners and RoadheadersExplosion of coal dust at face Major arc in Continuous Miner or CM Adequate ventilation
cable in presence of combustible dust Allowable dust levels
Cable testing and maintenance
Electrical protection, earth fault
limitation
Explosion protected equipment
Inertisation of combustible dust present
Operating procedure
Continuous Miners and RoadheadersExplosion of gas at face Continuous Miner cable damage in gas Adequate ventilation
accumulation Allowable gas levels
Cable design / selections
Earth Leakage Protection for Cables
Gas monitoring / inspection
Operating procedure for cable location
and handling
Continuous Miner cable fault in gas Adequate ventilation
Cable design / selection
Cable repairs and standards
Earth Leakage Protection For cables
Internal electrical arcing or sparking in Adequate ventilation
CM ignites gas accumulation Allowable gas levels
to gas monitor
Explosion protected design
Gas monitoring inspections
Continuous Miners and RoadheadersFire at face Accumulations of dust and / or oil or Cable maintenance
other flammable materials ignited by a Continuous Miner housekeeping
fault on CM machine or supply electric Continuous Miner maintenance Safety Alert 315
cables Earth Leakage protection For Cables
Overheating of Continuous Miner cable Cable design / selection
loops to minimise heat build up
Drills Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face Major Arc Fault In Drill/Drill Jumbo Or Allowable dust levels
Supply Cable In Presence Of Dust auditing for combustibles
Combustible Dust Electrical protection
Inertisation of combustible dust
Operating procedure
Drills Fire At Face Ignition Of Gas Layer Due To Electrical Adequate ventilation
Fault In Drill Design of drill
Explosion protection
Ignition Of Gas Layer From Cable Fault Adequate ventilation
Overheating Of Trailing Cable On Drill Limitation of excess cable wraps on
Jumbo Cable Reel reel
Operating procedure
Drills Ignition Of Gas At Face Cable Damage On Drill Or Drill Jumbo Adequate ventilation
Cable In Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Operating procedure
Operating procedure
Electrical Fault On Drill Or Drill Jumbo Adequate ventilation
In Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Drill design
Explosion protection rating
Maintenance/inspection of drills
Operator competence
Electrical Exploders Ignition Of Gas Electric Circuits From Exploders Timed electric cut-off
Environmental Monitoring EquipmenFire Failure Of Monitoring Of System Alarm for system failure
Back-up electrical supply
System reliability
Environmental Monitoring EquipmenIgnition Of Gas Open Sparking From Monitoring Competence of installation in explosion
Equipment risk zones
Explosion protected power supplies in
explosion risk zones Safety Alert 317
Is category 'a' for gas monitors
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Explosion of coal dust on wheeling Explosion of battery pack ignites dust Battery design
Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, road Battery maintenance
Scoops) Battery protection
Major arc fault in unit or on supply Adequate ventilation
cable ignites coal dust Allowable dust levels
Electrical protection (fault)
Operating procedure
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Fire on unit Arcing of battery pack Design of battery system
Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, Housekeeping of unit
Scoops) Maintenance of unit
Operating procedure
Protection of batteries
Cable fault or damage ignites Machine design
accumulation of coal dust / oil Machine housekeeping Safety Alert 221
Machine maintenance
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or Arcing inside enclosures in presence of Adequate ventilation
Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, shunts gas Explosion protected design
Scoops) Gas monitoring / inspection
Design of battery system
Gas inspection / monitoring
Maintenance of unit
Operating procedure
Protection of batteries
Shuttle Car cable damage in gas Adequate ventilation
Cable inspection / maintenance
Earth Leakage Cable Protection
Operator competence
Shuttle Car maintenance
Free Steered Conveying Vehicles (e.g.. Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or
Shuttle Cars, Ram Cars, LHD, shunts
Scoops)
Shuttle Car cable fault in gas Adequate ventilation of roads and

accumulation shunts
Cable design / selection
Cable repairs
Cable testing / maintenance
Earth Leakage Cable Protection
Gas Drainage-Earthing Requirements Ignition Of Gas Different Electrical Potentials Earthing and bonding to each other
and_x000D_ strata
General - High, Medium and Low Electrical Explosion Environment Factors A) Equipment design (A,B,C)
Voltage Humidity/Moisture B) Lightning C) Equipment maintenance
Heat D) Dust Equipment selection criterion (A,B,C)
IP Rating (A and D)
Equipment Damage Control/Location/ ARC fault containment
Protection Earth and bonding (B)
Surface overhead line earthing
Unrestricted Earth Faults Earth fault current limitation
Electrical system earth at surface only
Integrity of earthing
General - High, Medium and Low Ignition of Gas Cable Damage Cable handling
Voltage Cable installations
Cable selection and design
Earth continuity (trailing cables)
Electric Arc Maintenance
Arc fault containment
Earth fault current limitation
Electric Spark (Normal Operation) Certified explosion protected
equipment Safety Bulletin 43
Electric Spark (Induction) Bonding
Earthing
Installation/Location
Shielding
Ventilation - monitoring and tripping
Lasers Limit output (3A)
Static Electricity Construction of equipment
Design of equipment
Installation of equipment
General - High, Medium and Low Impact Falling Physical Impact As A Result Of Electric Clothing Safety Alert 92
Voltage Shock Codes of practice
Competence
Danger tag
Earth Continuity protection (trailing
cables only)
Equipment design
Equipment purchasing
Isolation procedures switching sheets
Isolation procedures work sheets
Out of service tags
Safety equipment
System design
Technical audits
Working procedures
General - High, Medium and Low Physical Injury Burns 1 amp on main switchboard
Voltage Clothing
Competence
Danger tag
Equipment design
Out of service tags
Safety equipment -earth leakage
protection
Technical audits
Equipment Failure Building design/layout
Clothing
Competence
Danger tag
Drawings
cables only)
Earth Fault current limitation
Equipment design
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
Operator Error Competence
Equipment design
Interlocking
Operating procedure
Out of service tags
Security PC & PLC software
System design
Technical audits
Testing procedures of energised
equipment
General Communications General Hazards Failure Of Communication System Cable selection
Competence of installers and
maintainers
Personnel training in operating the
system
Reliability of system
Routine system testing
High Voltage (>) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge Equipment design
Equipment selection
High Voltage (>) Electrical Explosion Arc Faults High Energy Discharge Circuit breaker discrimination
Competence
Control voltage limitation (110V remote
wiring)_x000D_
Danger tag
cables only)
Earth Fault current limitation
Equipment design
Interlocking
Maintenance procedures Safety Alert 329
Notices
Out of service tags
Over Current protection
Restricted areas
Technical audits
Uncontrolled High Energy Discharge Equipment design
Interlocking
Location (physical protection)
Maintenance procedures
Notices
Protection design power system
studies
Protection design protection settings
Restricted areas
Routine testing
Uncontrolled High Energy Discharge Competence
(Fault Levels) Exclusion of foreign objects (IP Rating)
Security control systems
Technical audits
Workplace/job familiarisation
High Voltage (>) Electrocution Direct Contact Competence
Control voltage limitation
Earthing
Equipment design
First Aid training
Interlocking
Notices
Restricted areas
Security of control systems
Security of PC & PLC software
Selection, use, testing and Significant incident 61
maintenance of safety equipment
Technical audits
Workplace/job familiarisation
Indirect Contact Circuit breaker discriminations
Competence
Control voltage limitation (110V)
remote wiring
cables only)
Earthing
Equipment design
Interlocking
Notices
Regular update of drawings
Routine testing
Selection and use of Personal
Technical audits
High Voltage (>) Physical Injury Inadequate Testing Codes of practice
Earth continuity protection (trailing
cables only)
Equipment selection criteria including
testing equipment
Technical audits
Lighting Requirements Physical Injury Lighting Levels Inadequate Adequate lighting where people
frequent often or regularly. Permanent
machinery and electric switchgear are
installed not including?
Location Incorrect Adequate lighting where people

frequent often or regularly. Permanent
machinery and electric switchgear are
installed not including?
Lightning Protection Electrocution Indirect Contact 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
Lightning Protection Ignition Of Gas Open Sparking On Exposed Metalwork Integrity of substation earthing system
Caused By Lightning Strikes On The
Surface 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
Longwall/Shortwall Equipment Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust Arc Fault On Shearer Or Other Cable Adequate ventilation
In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Monitor interlock to power supply
Internal Electrical Arc Fault In Longwall Adequate ventilation
Equipment Ignites Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Interlocking of monitor and power
supply
Arc Fault On Cables During Allowable gas/dust levels
Installation/ Recovery In Presence Of Cable protection - earth leakage, earth
Gas/Dust fault
Dust monitoring for combustibles
Inertisation of dust
Operating procedure for cable handling
Arc Fault Within Electric Equipment Adequate ventilation
Enclosures During Recovery/ Allowable gas/dust levels
Installation In Presence Of Gas Dust monitoring for combustibles
Longwall/Shortwall Equipment Fire On Longwall Equipment Overheating Of Power Cable Loops On Procedure to position cable loops on
Pantechnicon pantechnicon to minimise heat build up

Low Voltage (<) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge Dust control
Equipment design
Low Voltage (<) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy Discharge Circuit breaker discrimination
(Fault Levels) Competence of installation and
Equipment design
Equipment selection criterion
Exclusion of foreign objects (I.P rating) AS 60529 Degrees of protection
Interlocking
maintenance personnel Safety Alert 308
Notices
Protection design
Protection setting
Restricted areas
Routine testing
System design (fault levels)
Technical audits
Testing procedures for energised
equipment
Low Voltage (<) Electrocution Direct Contact Competence
Control voltage limitation for remote
wiring
cables only)
Earth Leakage protection 30 ma (240V
GPO)??
Earthing
Equipment design
Interlocking
Notices and signs
Restricted areas
Routine testing
Technical audits
equipment
Competence of installation and
Earthing
Equipment design
maintenance personnel
Routine testing
Technical audits
Low Voltage (<) Explosion Arc Faults Determination of hazardous area (HA)
Install hazardous area equipment

(HAE)
Remove electrical equipment from HA
Render area non-hazardous
Induction Earthing and bonding
Equipment design
Equipment location
Screening
Medium Voltage (>, <) Dust Explosion High Energy Discharge Dust control
Equipment design
Medium Voltage (>, <) Electrical Explosion Uncontrolled High Energy Discharge Circuit breaker discrimination
(Fault Levels)
Equipment design
Equipment selection criterion
Exclusion of foreign objects (I.P rating) AS 60529 Degrees of protection
Interlocking
Notices and signs
Protection design
Protection setting
Restricted areas
Routine testing
System design (fault levels)
Technical audits
equipment
Medium Voltage (>, <) Electrocution Direct Contact Competence
Control voltage limitation for remote
wiring
cables only) Safety Alert 43
Earth Leakage protection 30ma (240V
GPO)??
Earthing
Equipment design
Interlocking
Notices and signs
Restricted areas
Routine testing
Technical audits
equipment
Earthing
Equipment design
Routine testing
Technical audits
Medium Voltage (>, <) Explosion Arc Faults Determination of hazardous area (HA)
Install hazardous area equipment

(HAE)
Remove electrical equipment from HA
Render area non-hazardous
Induction Earthing and bonding
Equipment design
Equipment location
Screening
Mobile Cutters Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face Major Arc In Cutter Or Cutter Cable In Adequate ventilation
Presence Of Combustible Dust Allowable dust levels
limitation
Operating procedure
Mobile Cutters Explosion Of Gas At Face Cutter Cable Damage In Gas Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Cable protection
and handling
Cutter Cable Fault In Gas Adequate ventilation
Cable repair and standards
Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Adequate ventilation
Cutter Ignites Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Cutter shutdown interlocked to gas
monitor
Mobile Cutters Fire At Face Accumulations Of Dust And/or Oil Or Cable maintenance
Other Flammable Materials Ignited By Cable protection - earth leakage
A Fault On Cutter Machine Or Supply Cutter housekeeping
Electric Cables Cutter maintenance
Overheating Of Cutter Cable Cable design/selection
Mobile Loaders Explosion Of Coal Dust At Face Major Arc In Loader Or Loader Cable Adequate ventilation
In Presence Of Combustible Dust Allowable dust levels
Dust auditing
limitation
Operating procedure
Mobile Loaders Explosion Of Gas At Face Internal Electrical Arcing Or Sparking In Adequate ventilation
Loader Ignites Gas Accumulation Allowable gas levels
Loader shutdown interlocked to gas
monitor
Loader Cable Damage In Gas Adequate ventilation
and handling
Loader Cable Fault In Gas Adequate ventilation
Cable repair and standards
Mobile Loaders Fire At Face Accumulations Of Dust And/or Oil Or Cable maintenance
Other Flammable Materials Ignited By Cable protection - earth leakage
A Fault On Machine Or Supply Electric Loader housekeeping
Cables
Loader maintenance
Overheating Of Loader Cable Cable design/selection
Motor Regeneration Electrocution/ Electric Shock Direct Contact With Terminals Of Testing procedures
Motor Regeneration Gas Ignition "DrivenCaused
Spark Motor"/Regeneration Or
By "Driven Motor"/ Operation and maintenance
Stored EnergyOr
Regeneration Devices
Stored Energy procedures
Devices Installation of shorting contactor
Notice and signs
PLC Control Systems Dust Ignition Control Failure Failsafe design
Operational procedures and control for
security and integrity
PLC Control Systems Gas Ignition Control Failure Failsafe design
PLC Control Systems Physical Injury Control Failure Failsafe design
Power Reticulation Underground Fire Electrical Equipment Failure Earth fault current limitation
General electrical protection
Radio Communication Equipment Burns To Human Body Microwaves Limit power output to 8W
Radio Communication Equipment Ignition Of Gas Corona Effect Limit power output to 8W
Overheating Of Antenna Limit power output to 8W
Scrapers Fires And Explosions Electrical Fault On Scraper Drive Adequate ventilation
Equipment inspection and
maintenance
Operating procedure
Fault On Cable Supplying Scraper Adequate ventilation
Drive Cable and fault protection
Cable maintenance/inspection
Design/selection of cables
SWER Lines Underground InteractioElectrocution/ Electric Shock Touch Potential Bonding and earthing systems
SWER Lines Underground InteractioPrevention Of Detonation Of Potential Difference In Strata - Initiating Stray current tests
Explosives Shots Shot firing procedures
Test Equipment Detonation Of Explosives Rf Output Explosives Use Procedures
Limit power output to 8 W
Stray Current Bonding
Earthing
Shielding
Strata
Testing for current
Test Equipment Ignition Of Gas Electrical Sparking Correct testing equipment
Establish a NERZ
Gas monitoring
Reduce potential for windrush
Risk assessment
Testing procedures
Use Of Uncertified Equipment E.g.. Establish a NERZ
Video Cameras And Miscellaneous Risk assessment
Test Equipment Interference With Electric Controls Test Equipment.
Rf Output Limit power output
Screening of equipment
Unique control system
Transformers Insulation Fire Insulating Medium Ignition (Liquid) Containment by bunding
Containment by fogging
Electrical protection AS/NZS 4871 Electrical equipment for
mines and quarries
Location
Location monitoring
Use non-flammable medium
Ventilation
Transformers Insulation Smoke Insulating Medium Ignition (Liquid) Fogging
Use non-flammable medium
Ventilation
Ventilation Gas Ignition By Electrical Source Ventilation Failure 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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Explosive Mixtures
Combustible dust Flammable gas

at face at face
Flammable gas Recognised Standard 5

accumulation Quality of incombustable dust, sampling and analysis o

Combustible dust accumulating at the Coal / combustible dust present
face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Failure to adequately capture methane

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

face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Inappropriate control of ventilation and
face circulation problems
Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane escape from drainage range

face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane from sealed area
face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Methane from seam or strata

face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Migration of gas from goaf
face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Roof cavity and floor depression effects
face
Flammable gas accumulating at the Vaporised oils and fuels coming into
face contact with hot metal
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Air introduced via subsidence or

in goaf boreholes or cracks
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Damaged or ineffective stoppings &

in goaf seals
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Distillation gas from heating of coal
in goaf (spontaneous combustion)
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Failure to seal

in goaf
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Introduction of oxygen caused by air

in goaf flow patterns
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Methane post-drainage causing O2
in goaf ingress
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Migration of atmosphere through

in goaf stoppings & seals
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Pillar failure allowing oxygen ingress

in goaf
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Pressure differential causing oxygen
in goaf ingress
Flammable gas mixture accumulating Seam gas evolution, including adjacent

in goaf seams
Flammable gas mixture and coal dust Flammable atmosphere of methane-

suspension accumulating at face coal dust-air
Shaft intersection with workings /
Stoppings incorrectly rated
Flammable gas accumulation
Confined space gas generated

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Cutting direction / speed Proceedings of the Seventh Annual
Conference 1988
Extraction system for dust 25th International Conference of
Safety in Mines Research
Institutes
Homotropal ventilation
1991 Mine
Safety and Health Congress 1987
Inertisation of goaf New Technology
in Mine Health and Safety 1992
Pick maintenance Proceedings of the
23rd International Conference 1989
Removal of dust Safety in Mines
Research: Proceedings of the 21st
International
Surfactants
Conference of Safety in
Mines Institutes 1985
Trickle dusting Safety in Mines Research:
Proceedings of the 22nd International
Washing of longwall supports
Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes
Water infusion 1988
Prediction of Gas Emission from
Longwall Face 1981
Water suppression
Audit and review Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
25th International Conference of
Design-system, pump, procedures, Safety in Mines Research
control system Institutes
1991 Mine
Drainage time Safety and Health Congress 1987
pre-mining/measurement of residual New Technology
content in Mine Health and Safety 1992
Gas management plans Proceedings of the
Safety in Mines
Improved standards Research: Proceedings of the 21st
International
Safety in Mines Research:

1988
Proceedings of the
Safety in Mines
International
Installation and maintenance
Pressure sensors Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes
1988
Prediction of Gas Emission from
System monitoring Longwall Face 1981
Limitation of use Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Working Smarter 1991
25th International
Conference of Safety in Mines Research
Procedures Institutes 1991

Mine Safety and Health Congress
1987 New
Technology in Mine Health and Safety
1992
Proceedings of the 23rd International
Restrictions on cylinder size Conference 1989
Proceedings of the 21st International

1985
Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings
Use of acetylene in face areas- of the 22nd International
protection of equipment (evaluation of Conference of
oxyacetylene) Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas
Emission from Longwall Face 1981
Battery design Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
25th International
Institutes 1991
No charging at the face 1987 New
1992
Conference 1989

1985
of the 22nd International
Conference of
Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas
1992
Conference 1989

Operating procedures 1985
Conference of
Prediction of Gas
Appointment of ventilation officer Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Competency of personnel/training Working Smarter 1991
25th International
Directional airflow monitoring Conference of Safety in Mines Research
Equipment monitoring Institutes 1991
Improved standards
1987 New
Mine design
1992
Mining method Proceedings of the 23rd International
Conference 1989
Operational procedures Safety in Mines Research:
Requirement for regular total ventilation Proceedings of the 21st International
survey
Requirement full ventilation simulation 1985
before commencement Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings
Safety management plans - of the 22nd International
gas/ventilation management Conference of
Standards for ventilation Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas
Ventilation design Emission from Longwall Face 1981
Alternative materials Safety Alert 96
Automatic shutdown systems Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Improved standards Working Smarter 1991
25th International
Methane drainage safety plan,
including risk assessment Institutes 1991
Operating procedures dealing with Mine Safety and Health Congress
methane drainage installation 1987 New
Optimum location-return airway, low 1992
traffic Proceedings of the 23rd International
Protective coatings Conference 1989
Quality control-materials, design,
installation; design to withstand Conference of Safety in Mines Institutes
different types of impacts 1985
Conference of
Prediction of Gas
Conference 1989

1985
Safe working procedures Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings
Conference of
Prediction of Gas
System identification Safety Alert 95

Development and introduction of Proceedings of the Seventh Annual
approved standards for sealing Conference 1988
operations improved design. Working Smarter 1991
25th International
Limits on Gas Concentration in Intake Conference of Safety in Mines Research
Airways
Institutes 1991
1987 New
Positive pressures
1992
Conference 1989
Safety management plans Safety in Mines Research:

Seal design 1985
Conference of
Seal maintenance Safety in Mines Institutes 1988
Prediction of Gas
Gas management plans Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Improved standards 25th International
Methane drainage Institutes 1991

1987 New
Methane drainage management plans Technology in Mine Health and Safety
1992
Prohibition of certain mining methods in Conference 1989
particular conditions Safety in Mines Research:
Requirements for methane drainage
under specified circumstances (pre-
1985
mining and during mining)
Sequence of mining
Conference of
Prediction of Gas
1985
Conference of
Use Non- Caving Mining Methods Prediction of Gas
Appropriate ventilation practices Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Improved standards 25th International
Inertisation Institutes 1991
Methane leaching 1987 New
1992
Mine layout - direction of extraction Proceedings of the 23rd International
Conference 1989
Pre- and post mining gas drainage Proceedings of the 21st International

Support design 1985
Ventilation / gas management plans Conference of
Work of ventilation officers Prediction of Gas
Appropriate longwall shield pressures Proceedings of the Seventh Annual

Conference 1988
Auxiliary ventilation devices 25th International
Design, evaluation and review of Institutes 1991
ventilation systems Mine Safety and Health Congress
1987 New
Enhanced geotechnical prediction Technology in Mine Health and Safety
1992
Geotechnical mapping
Conference 1989
Improved ventilation modelling Proceedings of the 21st International
techniques
Injection grouting 1985
Pre-mining geological evaluation Conference of
Prediction of Gas
Standard operating procedures Emission from Longwall Face 1981
Design guidelines Proceedings of the Seventh Annual
Conference 1988
Fire suppression Safety management 25th International
plans Conference of Safety in Mines Research
Fire suppression systems
Institutes 1991
Maintenance 1987 New
Procedures-refuelling, storage 1992
Conference 1989
Prohibition of some solvents Safety in Mines Research:
Promote use of non-flammable oils
1985
Provision of fire fighting equipment Safety in Mines Research: Proceedings
Conference of
Specification of flash point of fuel for
non petrol engines
Prediction of Gas
training Emission from Longwall Face 1981
Records of bore logs and review of Recent Developments in Underground

ground water profile Coal Mining in the
Bowen Basin 1993
25th International
Require total sealing of some
boreholes
Institutes 1993
Requirement to seal boreholes Proceedings of Coal Industry Safety
Conference 1996
Chapter 7. Ignitions by Flames
Development of a
Safety Management Plans Goaf Pipe Gas Sampling Technique in
Detecting Spontaneous Combustion in

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Gas in Australian Coals : a Symposium
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Minimisation of flammable material
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Ignition By Electrical Arcs Or Sparks Adequate ventilation
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Ignition Of Gas Accumulation By Adequate ventilation
Contraband Inspection procedure
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Ignition Of Gas Accumulation By Adequate ventilation
Shotfiring Inspection procedure
Ignition Of Gas By Thermite Reaction Adequate ventilation
Restricted materials
Static Electrical Discharge Adequate ventilation
Choice of materials
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Ended Hose Inadvertently
Air Or Water Turned On To Open
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Prevention of damage to hoses
Selection of hoses
Over Pressure Compressor maintenance
Compressor settings
Pressure regulation
Installation of locks
Collapse Of Ladders Design of ladderways
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Of Rise Cage Through Overwinding Or Maintenance of system
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Signalling/communications
Winding limit switches
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Design of ladderways
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Fall Out Of Rise Cage Cage maintenance
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While Clearing Shot And Stripped Operating procedure
Material Into It Or While Walking On Provision of grate cover over entry
Stripped Floor
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Blown Out Hoses As for "Blown Out Hoses" in the
"Injuries to Personnel by Whipping
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Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Drill design
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Paper clothing in good repair
Supervisor
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EXPLOSIVES WITH CHARGED Misfire procedure
GROUND
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Operating procedure
Tools used
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Operating procedure
Tools provided
INCORRECT SELECTION OF Blast design

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INDUCTIVE INITIATION Competence
Container used
Handling procedure
Loading procedure
R.F. output

LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL Competence
DURING MANUFACTURE Purchasing procedure
Quality control
MISHAP DURING TEMPORARY Access limitation
UNDERGROUND STORAGE Audit procedure
Competence
Container security
Container used
Excess return
Operating procedure
PERSONNEL INCOMPETENCE Competence

Proper supervision
ROUGH HANDLING OF Access limitation
DETONATOR Competence
Container used
Misfire procedure
Operating procedure
ROUGH HANDLING OF PRIMER Access limitation
(DURING TRANSPORT Competence
PREPARATION, CHARGING AND Container used
DEALING WITH MISFIRES) Misfire procedure
Operating procedure
AGE Disposal procedure
Receival procedure
Stock auditing
Stock rotation

STORAGE CONDITIONS. (HEAT, Disposal procedure
Stock auditing
Storage facilities design
Storage facilities maintenance
Storage procedures
STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD UP Antistatic charging hose

Competence
Earthing procedure
Handling procedure
Loading procedure
phenomenon
Storage location
Transport procedure
STRAY CURRENT INITIATION Competence
Container used
equipment/apparatus
Firing procedure
Hazard recognition
Loading procedure
TAMPERING BY PERSONNEL Access limitation
Container security
Storage security
TRANSPORT MISHAP Competence

Container used
Operating procedure

Chute Collapses From Loads Of Design of chute system
Material Carried, Striking Personnel
Chute Doors Allow Rush Of Material Chute operating procedure
Which Strikes Personnel Competence
Design of chute doors
Provision of rock flow control
Excavated Material Falling Down Rise Design of rise base are or bottom of
Or Chutes Strikes Personnel Working chutes
At Base Of Rise (Also Applies To Other Operating procedure
Falling Material In Rise) Prohibited areas for personnel
Personnel Struck Or Jammed In Chute Chute operating procedure
Area By Muck Loading Equipment Mucking equipment operating
procedure
Operator competence
Prohibited areas
Sudden Rush Of Material Following Blockage clearance procedure
Bridging/ Lockage In Chute Strikes Competence
Personnel
Air Is Contaminated By Dust From Adequate ventilation
Loading Of Excavated Material From Breathing equipment if necessary
Chutes Or Rise Base Dust auditing
Dust suppression for loading
operations
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Borehole access Chemical reaction
Frictional Human factors

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 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 Frictional static discharge caused by

compressed air or air movement
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

Electrical Voltage surges
Explosives Inappropriate use/misuse
Explosives Remains of explosives burning in shot

hole
Explosives Remains of explosives burning in shot
hole
Frictional Frictional heat contact of steel with rock

Frictional Impact/sparking - rock on rock
Frictional Impact/Sparking - steel on steel
Frictional Piezo electric discharge caused by

rock or metal stressing (or striking)
crystal
Human Factors Sabotage

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 Cutting, welding, grinding, equipment
use
Mechanical External surfaces – internal combustion

engines
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 Air moving slowly over or through
broken/uncompacted coal
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 in early detection prior to
reaching 600 degrees C
Spontaneous Combustion Failure to act
Spontaneous Combustion General Standards – Housekeeping
Spontaneous Combustion Inappropriate mine design

Spontaneous Combustion Inappropriate mine design
Spontaneous Combustion Propensity of coal to spontaneously

combust
& Spontaneous Combustion
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audit of boreholes Safety Alert 46
cap holes
fill holes Minesafe International 1990; Conference
fire breaks Papers
flash arrester
audit of boreholes Safety Alert 59
Positive ventialtion of borehole
Gas monitoring at borehole Safety Alert 158
requirement for risk assessment before
welding/cutting is undertaken Safety Alert 59
choice of materials
ensure positive ventilation Minesafe International 1990; Conference
requirement for risk assessment before Papers
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 Proceedings on the Fourth International
risk assessments on use 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
fuses
procedures/training
Safety Management Plans Proceedings on the Fourth International
Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
1990 South
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
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
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 Colloquium on Dust
engineering control safeguard alarms Explosions
housekeeping; mining practice; design 1990 South
of equipment/systems African Conference on Explosion
requirement for analysis of electrical Apparatus
systems - fault analysis and load flow 1993 Safety
roadway maintenance in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt
services layout International
Use of high voltage at the face, Conference of Safety in Mines
dependent on outcome of research Research Institutes 1985
work. Electrostatic Charging and
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
Proceedings on the Fourth International
education/training
Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
1990 South
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
maintenance Conference of Safety in Mines
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
electrical system design Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
1990 South
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
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 Safety Alert 207
alternatives to use of compressed air Colloquium on Dust
anti-static hose Explosions
earthing - bonding 1990 South
installation/maintenance/materials African Conference on Explosion
requirement for unique couplings for air Protected Electrical
hoses Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
training
widen the requirement for fire resistant
anti-static hoses
awareness/training
insulate surface and underground Proceedings on the Fourth International
structures Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
publication of information on earthing 1990 South
generally African Conference on Explosion
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
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 Colloquium on Dust
live testing to be conducted under strict Explosions
controls; e.g.. elimination of gas and 1990 South
coal dust African Conference on Explosion
procedures Protected Electrical
Prohibition of live testing Apparatus
system design/component 1993 Safety
design/internal diagnostic in Mines: Proceedings of the 21dt
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
training
auditing
electrical protection Proceedings on the Fourth International
Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
1990 South
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
electrical system design Colloquium on Dust
Explosions
1990 South
Apparatus
1993 Safety
International
Chemical
10 1980
Institution of
8 p.
209 – 217 1980
Measurement and
Combustion
v.20 p. 1833 – 1843 1984
equipment specification
longwall 3.3kV cables may be rated at
6.6kV
pre-installation checks
restrictions on system voltage levels
alternatives-minimise use
20th International Conference of Safety
in Mines Research
Institutes 1983
25th International
Institutes 1993
Probability of Methane or Coal Dust
Ignition by Mining
Explosives : Archivum
Combustionis; v.2 no. ¾ 1982
safe operating procedures

stock control
supervision
training/competence
safe appropriate shotfiring practices
training
use of permitted explosives
20th International Conference of Safety
in Mines Research
Institutes 1983
25th International
Institutes 1993
Probability of Methane or Coal Dust
Ignition by Mining
Explosives : Archivum
Combustionis; v.2 no. ¾ 1982
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 A Review of Experiments on the Ignition
suppression system; ignition prevention of Inflammable Gases by
system 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
assessment of incendive mine roof
A Review of Experiments on the Ignition
rocks to be covered in mine safety
of Inflammable Gases by
management plans
Frictional
Sparking 1956
Abstracts
Section II v.6, no .3 p204 – 206 1980
Methane
24-25 1990
Process Journal of
1989
control atmosphere
maintenance Err:508
partial extraction
pillar design A Review of Experiments on the Ignition
equipment design of Inflammable Gases by
house keeping Frictional
ignition prevention systems Sparking 1956
mining practices Suppression of Explosions Caused by
training Frictional Sparking : Euro
Abstracts
Use no steel rib bolts where contact
Section II v.6, no .3 p204 – 206 1980
with cutting machine is likely
Methane
24-25 1990
Process Journal of
use of alternative materials 1989 :
waterspray systems
A Review of Experiments on the Ignition
control atmosphere
of Inflammable Gases by
Frictional
Sparking 1956
Abstracts
Section II v.6, no .3 p204 – 206 1980
Methane
24-25 1990
Process Journal of
1989
counselling and employee assistance
programs
medical assessments Papers presented at the symposium on
Safety in Coal Mining
1987
Proceedings
of the 23rd International Conference of
Safety in
Mines Research Institutes
1989
mining culture
monitoring of circumstances
peer observation
procedures
searches
security systems
education
management to develop strategies
peer pressure/observation Papers presented at the symposium on
Prohibition / Limitation of use Safety in Coal Mining
1987
Proceedings
of the 23rd International Conference of
Safety in
Mines Research Institutes
searches 1989
training
defect reporting
General requirement for totally
enclosed brakes
maintenance and operational checks
Papers Presented at the Symposium on
1987
Proceedings of the 23rd
Mines
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
procedures
reduce grades
road condition
training
Use of enclosed brakes
design-minimise, eliminate, planning Safety Alert 272
improved technology
inspection
procedures-adherence, supervision
Safety Alert 180

training
use of Infra Red detection of heat Safety Alert 180
design guidelines Papers Presented at the Symposium on
1987
Mines

Conference on
Nov, 1988 p. 152 – 164 1989
machine cleaning
Surface temperature limitation to 150
degrees Safety Alert 225
training
use of Infra Red detection Safety Alert 25
brake tests and pre-shift inspections
competence of personnel (upstream) -
supervisors and engineers Papers Presented at the Symposium on
1987
Mines

Conference on
Nov, 1988 p. 152 – 164 1989
design audits
housekeeping
maintenance system, defect reporting
and actions
maintenance to be covered by
Safety Bulletin 119
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 Proceedings of the 22nd International
Conference of
Safety in Mines
effective auditing-knowledge,
compliance
inertisation Proceedings of the 21st International
standard work procedures Conference of Safety in Mines
Institutes 1985
Coal Industry Safety Conference in
Conjunction with Hazcoal
Management 1996
International Conference of
Safety in
Mines Research Institutes 1989
Work of ventilation officer Safety Bulletin 134

auditing and review Safety Bulletin 134
communication/education/training
Expert / scenario training models 25th International Conference of Safety
external expertise in Mines Research
management plan : procedures for Institutions 1993
initial and subsequent response Proceedings of
monitoring systems the 21st International Conference of
Safety Management Plan Safety
ventilation model predictive tools in Mines Research Institutes
1985
Conference of
Safety in Mines
Development of Methods
for the Early Detection of
Spontaneous
Combustion Using Specific
Indicator Gases 1991
Spontaneous Combustion Seminar 6-8

better education and understanding - November 1995
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 25th International Conference of Safety
management plan-procedures, in Mines Research
protocols, clearly defined responses Institutions 1993
and responsibilities; plan review; power Proceedings of
backup; education and training; internal the 21st International Conference of
and external independent audits; Safety
emergency exercises; in Mines Research Institutes
attitude/discipline; legislation 1985
Conference of
Safety in Mines
Development of Methods
for the Early Detection of
Spontaneous
Combustion Using Specific
Indicator Gases 1991
Spontaneous Combustion Seminar 6-8

spontaneous combustion management November 1995
plans
continuous awareness
documentation of standards and safety
management plans
mining clean up Safety Bulletin 134
mining practice 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
safe working procedures
training
comparative analysis of mine
ventilation systems
exploration; design audit; operational Papers Presented at the Symposium on
audit; competence of personnel Safety in Coal
Mining 1987
International Conference of
Safety in
Mines Research Institutes 1989
Safety in Mines
International
Conference
of Safety in Mines Institutes 1985
obtaining sufficient information during
the exploration phase
risk assessment of development
proposal submitted prior to
commencement of operations
Safety Management Plan, Safety Bulletin 134
Suggested References : Papers
all mines carry out sampling and
propensity tests 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
change inherent moisture content -
water infusion Safety Bulletin 134
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Irrespirable Atmosphere Operations
Breathing apparatus
Explosion Impaired visibility Physical injury Psychological trauma
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Sub activity Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls Further information

Breathing Apparatus Failure Cessation or Reduction of Normal Breathing Apparatus Failure Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus
Air/Oxygen Supply Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
supply
Competence
Equipment storage AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and
equipment
Instrument tests
Irrespirable atmosphere competence
Maintenance
Rotational use of Breathing Apparatus
Systematic use of all Breathing

Apparatus
Team preparation checks
Team response
Breathing Apparatus Failure Exceed Breathing Apparatus Supply Breathing Apparatus Failure Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
Duration supply
Communication
Competence
Operational planning
Team response
Breathing Apparatus Failure Exceed Breathing Apparatus Supply Breathing Apparatus Failure Through Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
Duration Inadequate Planning supply
Communication
Standbye team
Team response
Breathing Apparatus Failure Excessive Air/Oxygen Usage Breathing Apparatus Failure Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
supply
Competence
Equipment storage AS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems
and devices
Instrument tests
Maintenance
Personal suitability for use of specific
equipment

Apparatus
Team response
Breathing Apparatus Failure Excessive Carbon Dioxide In Breathing Breathing Apparatus Failure Apparatus service procedure
Circuit Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus
Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
supply
Competence
Maintenance
Stock control of absorbent

Apparatus
Team response
Breathing Apparatus Failure Ingress Of Ambient Atmosphere Into Breathing Apparatus Failure - Defective Apparatus servicing procedure
Apparatus Breathing Circuit Seal At Face/Mouth Piece, Nose Clip - Auxiliary Breathing Apparatus/reserve
Defective Mechanical Connection - supply
Defective Component - Damage Competence
During Use
Equipment storage AS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems
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Positive pressure type Breathing
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Explosion Contaminated Atmosphere Reaching Fall In Barometric/ Ventilation Pressure Availability of adequate transport
The Free Air Base Availability of Breathing Apparatus for
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Explosion Contaminated Atmosphere Reaching Fall In Barometric/ Ventilation Pressure
The Free Air Base
Location of Free Air Base

Monitoring
Withdrawal of personnel
Availability of adequate transport
Availability of Breathing Apparatus for
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Communication
Location of Free Air Base
Monitoring
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel Explosive Mixture Of Gases Communication
Competence in gas monitoring and
interpretation
Continuous gas monitoring
Inertisation
Provision of hand-held gas test
instruments
Ventilation management
Explosion Explosion Causing Injury To Personnel Ignition Source Assess/eliminate external sources
where possible
Communication
Restricted use of aluminium
Restricted use of materials
Use of Ex. ia equipment
Incorrect Reading Displayed By Gas Atmosphere sample for cross reference
Test Instrument
Calibration/maintenance
Pre-use checks
Use of two instruments
Production Of Water Gas Selection of fire fighting methods
Ventilation control
Ventilation management
Recirculation Of Flammable Gases - directly
Over Ignition Source - directly
- flooding
- flooding
- inertisation
- inertisation
- remote sealing
- remote sealing
Communication
Extinguish fire
Gas testing/monitoring/analysis/
interpretation
Interpretation of Situation
Remove ignition sources
Ventilation monitoring/management
Uncontrolled Atmosphere Produced Communication
By: - Fall In Barometric/ Ventilation Gas monitoring
Pressure - Massive Roof Fall - Operational planning
Physical Property Of Gas Reference to barometric records
Risk assessment
Ventilation control
Impaired Visibility Impaired Visibility Face Piece/Eye Goggles Equipment selection
Use of anti-mist agents
Vision screening
Smoke/Fine Dust In Suspension/High Adequate route indicators
Expansion Foam Eye protection
Use of team link-line/life line
Ventilation
Physical Injury Burns Impaired Visibility Forward probing
Infra-red imager
Physical Injury Irrespirable Atmosphere resulting in No monitoring of atmosphere Assess underground environment Safety Alerts 304
death Lack of timely inspections Inspection boards Safety Alert 360
Area not barricaded off Safety and Health Management QGN09 Guidance Note for Reviewing
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Management Systems (PDF 116 KB)
Hand held gas monitors and extension
probes
Physical Injury Heat Stress High Effective Temperature Assess underground environment
Distribution of workload
Equipment selection
Personal heat tolerance awareness
Personnel observation (monitoring)
Pre-hydration
Suitable clothing
Trainer assessment
Ventilation
Physical Injury Infection Illness Incorrect Treatment Of Injuries First aid competence
First aid supplies
Physical Injury Infectious Disease Transmission Wearing Breathing Apparatus Apparatus cleaning/disinfection
Medical assessment Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Procedure
Physical Injury Irrational Behaviour Stressors Competence
Personnel observation
Post-incident de-briefing
Preconditioning
Psychological assessment
Team response
Physical Injury Physical Debilitation Alcohol/Drugs Fitness for duty test (alcohol)
Medical/health assessment Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Physical Stress Compounded By Competence
Wearing Breathing Apparatus Distribution of workload
Physical Injury Physical Debilitation
Physical Stress Compounded By

Wearing Breathing Apparatus
Medical/fitness assessment Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Physical Injury Scalds Uncontrolled Fire-Fighting By Products Intake approach
Selection of fire-fighting methods
Suitable clothing and Personal
Ventilation
Psychological Trauma Irrational Behaviour Stressors Competence
Post-incident de-briefing
Psychological assessment
Team response
Psychological Trauma Physical Debilitation Alcohol/Drugs Fitness for duty test (alcohol)
Medical/health assessment Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Physical Stress Compounded By Competence
Wearing Breathing Apparatus Distribution of workload
Medical/fitness assessment Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
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Training emphasis
Mechanical (Inc Transport of person
Compressors and
Bolters
pressure vessels
Drills Fans
Lifting equipment Longwall
Services / pipes Shuttle cars
Underground installation /
Winding and haulage
maintenance
Sub activity Risks
Bolters Fire Associated With Bolting Activities
Bolters Hearing Damage
Mobile Bolters Crush injuries
Bolters Personnel Burns

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Caught By Moving Parts
Compressors & Pressure Vessels
Contaminated Air
Compressors & Pressure Vessels Explosion

Compressors & Pressure Vessels Fire
Continuous Haulage/Face Contact Moving Components
Continuous Haulage/Face Crushed Against Face/Rib
Continuous Haulage/Face Discharge Of Stored Energy
Continuous Haulage/Face Excessive Dust

Continuous Haulage/Face Excessive Dust
Continuous Haulage/Face Falling Material
Continuous Haulage/Face Fire
Continuous Haulage/Face Struck By/ Caught Between
Continuous Asphyxiation Poisoning

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

Continuous Crushed Against Rib/Roof/Face
Continuous Discharge Stored Energy

Continuous Excessive Dust

Continuous Excessive Dust
Continuous Excessive Noise

Continuous Excessive Vibration

Continuous Explosion Of Gas At Face

Continuous Eye Injuries

Continuous Falling Material

Continuous Falling Material
Continuous Fire at face

Continuous Fire/Ignition
Continuous Over Exertion

Continuous Personnel Burns

Continuous Struck By/Caught Between

Conveyors Collapse Elevated Conveyor
Conveyors Contact Moving Parts

Conveyors Discharge Stored Energy
Conveyors Explosion
Conveyors Falling/Flying Material
Conveyors Fire
Conveyors Fire On Unit
Conveyors Inhalation Of Noxious Gas
Conveyors Runaway Belt
Drills Hearing Damage
Drills Uncontrolled movement of drill

components under maintenance
Drills Uncontrolled movement of drill Rods
Fans Contact With Moving Parts

Fans Contact With Moving Parts
Fans Explosion
Fans Fire
Fans Noise
Free Steered Vehicles Explosion of coal dust on wheeling

road
Free Steered Vehicles Falling Object
Free Steered Vehicles Fire
Free Steered Vehicles Fire on unit

Free Steered Vehicles Fire on unit
Free Steered Vehicles Hearing Damage
Free Steered Vehicles Ignition of gas in wheeling roads or

shunts
Free Steered Vehicles Noise
Free Steered Vehicles Personnel Burns
Free Steered Vehicles Personnel Contact With Moving Vehicle

Free Steered Vehicles Personnel Contact With Moving Vehicle
Free Steered Vehicles Transfer Of Machine Energy
Free Steered Vehicles Vehicle Contact With Stationary Object
IC Engine Systems Asphyxiation/ Poisoning

Or Cng Fuel

Or Cng Fuel
IC Engine Systems Explosion Of Flammable Gas In

Atmosphere
IC Engine Systems Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On
Face
IC Engine Systems Eye Injuries
IC Engine Systems Fire

IC Engine Systems Fire And Explosion In Lpg And Cng
Engine
IC Engine Systems Inhalation Of Noxious Gas
IC Engine Systems Tissue Damage From Cold Parts In

Lpg Or Cng Engines
IC Engine Systems Uncontrolled Heat Source
IC Engine Systems Uncontrolled Movement

High Pressure Impact / Component
Failure
Fire
Installation/Maint Activities

Longwall Contact Moving Components
Longwall Crushed Against Rib/Face
Longwall Discharge Stored Energy
Longwall Excessive Dust

Longwall Excessive Dust
Longwall Excessive Noise
Longwall Eye Injuries
Longwall Fire
Longwall Fire At Face
Longwall Fire On Longwall Equipment
Longwall Hearing Damage

Longwall Material Falling Or Projected
Longwall Struck By/ Caught Between
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Contact With Roadway
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Fire
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Noise
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Operator Contact With Machine
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Moving

Machine
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Moving
Machine
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Personnel Contact With Outside

Environment
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Transfer Of Machine Energy
Railed Vehicles inc Monorail Vehicle Contact With Other Vehicle
Services/General Contact With Moving Parts
Services/General Muscular Damage
Services/General Uncontrolled Release Of Pressure

Energy

Services/Hoses Uncontrolled Release Of Energy
Services/Pipes Falling Pipes
Services/Pipes Release Of Stored Energy From Pipes
Shuttle Cars Contact With Moving Parts
Shuttle Cars Crushed Against Rib/Face/Roof
Shuttle Cars Discharge Of Stored Energy

Shuttle Cars Excessive Dust
Shuttle Cars Excessive Noise
Shuttle Cars Excessive Vibration
Shuttle Cars Falling Material
Shuttle Cars Fire
Shuttle Cars Struck By/ Caught Between

Shuttle Cars Struck By/ Caught Between
Towing of Loads Caught Between
Towing of Loads Rollover
Towing of loads Runaway
Towing of Loads Runover
U/G Coal Storage Explosion

U/G Coal Storage Explosion
Underground Coal Storage Fire
U/G Coal Storage Respiratory Damage
U/G Coal Storage Uncontrolled Event Leading To

Physical Injury
Underground Fuel Storage Exposure To Fumes And Heat
Underground Fuel Storage Fire

Underground Fuel Storage Fire
Underground Fuel Storage Uncontrolled Release Of Flammable

Fuel
Underground Installation/Maint Asphyxiation
Underground Installation/Maint Contact With Moving Parts
Underground Installation/Maint Electrocution

Underground Installation/Maint Excessive Light/ Radiation
Underground installation/Maint Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust On

Face
Underground installation/Maint Fire At Face
Underground Installation/Maint Flying Objects Striking Eye
Underground Installation/Maint Inhalation Of Toxic Substance
Underground Installation/Maint Irrespirable Atmosphere
Underground Installation/Maint Noise

Underground Installation/Maint Noise
Underground Installation/Maint Struck By Uncontrolled Falling Objects
Underground Installation/Maint Tissue Damage
Underground Installation/Maint Tripping And Falling
Underground Installation/Maint Uncontrolled Movement Of Loads
Winding/Haulage Accumulation Of Flammable Liquid
Winding / Haulage Accumulation Of Methane From

Drainage System
Winding/Haulage Collision Between Conveyance And

Shaft Equipment
Winding/Haulage Collision Between Conveyances

Winding/Haulage Collision Between Conveyances
Winding/Haulage Conveyance Hang Up
Winding/Haulage Fire
Winding/Haulage Flooding
Winding/Haulage Objects Falling Down Shaft

Winding/Haulage Persons Held In Shaft
Winding/Haulage Transfer To U/G Storage
Winding/Haulage Uncontrolled Movement

Winding/Haulage Uncontrolled Movement Of
Conveyance
hanical (Inc Transport of persons,material and equipment)
riate controls.
Continuous miners, cutters,

Continuous haulage / face loaders, roadheaders
Free steered vehicles IC engine systems
Railed vehicles including Services

monorail (general)
Towing loads Underground coal storage
Recognised standard 3 Recognised standard 4

Explosion protection of diesel engines Explosion protection of diesel engines

Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited Limitation of unit surface
By High Surface Temperatures Of Provision of fire fighting equipment
Bolting Unit temperatures
Unit housekeeping
Unit maintenance
Levels And Doses From Bolting Bolter design to minimise noise
Operations production
Noise auditing
Brake failure Park up procedures
Incorrect park up procedure Fail safe braking system
Hydraulic circuit failure Maintenance
Personnel Contact With Hot Hydraulic Hose selection/maintenance
Oil From Burst Hoses On Bolter Units Temperature limitation in hydraulic
circuits
Unit maintenance
Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces Protective equipment if required
On Bolter Or Drills Unit surface temperature limitations
Wet drilling
Inadequate Design Design control
Inadequate Maintenance Competence
Inspection
Inadequate Maintenance
Maintain schedule
Metal Fatigue Design
Inspection
NDT testing
Over Pressurisation Inspection
Maintenance
Pressure gauges
Relief valves
Safety valves
Physical Damage Barriers
Correct location
Installation
Risk assessment
Sitting of pipeline
Location
Maintenance of Nitrogen Compressor
Contaminated Nitrogen introduced in
sealed areas (e.g Ethylene and Carbon
Monoxide) Monitor gases generated
Risk assessment
Breathing Of Contaminated Air, Oil Or Correct oil selection
Vapour Dilution by ventilation
Maintenance
Oil traps
Limit exposure time
Maintenance
Provide Barriers
Contaminated Air Supply (Methane) Fixed location in NERZ
Belt Slip Design of drive
Fire resistant belts
Maintenance
Compressed Air Recirculation Through Maintenance schedule
Faulty Valves Temperature gauges
degrees
Contaminated Supply (Dust) Fixed location in NERZ
Inlet filters
Failure Of Cooling System Cleanliness of surfaces
Flow gauges
Maintenance
Temperature gauges
degrees
Lubrications
Maintenance
degrees
Mechanical Failure Of Bearings
Temperature monitoring of bearings

Vibration monitoring of bearings
Overheating Of Surfaces Adequate cooling system
Housekeeping
Location of compressor
Maintenance
Temperature limiting devices 150
degrees
Falling Onto Moving Parts Design (minimise exposure)
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Unexpected Operation Of Machine Competence
Design (prestart warning)
Isolation
Work procedure
Failure M/C Component Design
Machine maintenance
Machine Side Slip Design (adequacy)
Operate competence
Work procedure
Malfunction Of Remote Control Correct equipment selection
Design
Machine maintenance
Work procedure
Operator/Bystander Error Design (Ergonomics)
Lighting
Operator competence
Work procedure
Runaway On Slope Design (fail safe brakes)
Machine maintenance
Operator competence
Work procedure
Burnt By Hot Fluid Competence
Design (minimise exposure)
Isolation
Maintain
Work procedure
Hit By Component Propelled By Strain Competence
Energy (Belt, Chain) Design (minimise exposure)
Maintenance
Work procedure
Hit By Pressurised Fluid Competence
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Exposure Design (minimise dust)
Limit exposure levels
Maintenance
Exposure
Provide barriers
Ventilation
Exposure Design (minimise noise levels)
M/c maintenance
Provide barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Falling From M/C Barriers
Competence
Work procedure
Rib Failure Competence
Work procedure
Roof Fall Competence
Work procedure
Frictional Rubbing Antistatic/fire resistant belting
Competence
Design (minimise possibility)
Inspect
Maintenance
Minimise combustible
High Surface Temperature Inspect
Limit surface temp 150 degrees
Minimise combustible
Mechanical Failure (Machine Falling) Competence
Design
Inspection
Testing
Work procedure (also see roof bolting
section)
Suspension Failure Design
Inspection
Testing
Work procedure
Unplanned Movement Of Machine Competence
Design (fail safe brakes)
Isolation
Work procedures
Loader Exhaust Accumulates To Adequate ventilation
Dangerous Levels Fume auditing
Loader engine design
Loader engine maintenance
Operating procedure
Falling Onto Moving Parts Barrier/guards
Competence
Design minimise risk
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedures
Unexpected Operation Of M/C Competence
Unexpected Operation Of M/C
Isolation
Work procedure (maintenance)
Bystander Error Competence
Lighting
Work procedure
Failure Of Component Design
Machine maintenance
Failure Of Machine Component Design (adequacy for purpose)
Machine maintenance
Work procedures
Machine Slip Design (adequacy for purpose)
Operator competence
Work procedure
Malfunction Of Remote Control Correct equipment selection
Design (fail safe)
Work procedure
Operator Error Lighting
Machine design (ergonomic)
Operator competence
Work procedure
Runaway On Slope Fail safe brakes (m/c design)
Machine maintenance
Operator competence
Work procedure
Design (minimise risk)
Isolation
Maintain
Work procedures
Flying Tyre Lock Ring Maintain
Work procedures
Work procedures
Energy (Chain Etc) Design (minimise risk)
Isolate
Maintain
Remove energy
Work procedures
Isolation
Maintain
Work procedures
Exposure Competence
Design (Minimise Risk)
Limit exposure
Maintenance
Exposure

equipment)
Exposure Competence
Limit exposure (time)
Limit noise levels (m/c design)
Maintenance
equipment)
Exposure Competence
Maintenance
Provide barriers
Provide barriers (seats)
Work procedures
Fuel Line Ruptures Spraying Fuel On Adequate ventilation
To Hot Engine Surface Igniting And So Allowable gas levels
Igniting Gas Design of engine
Limitation of surface temperature
Maintenance of engine
Operating procedure
Loader Engine Backfires Igniting Gas Adequate ventilation
Engine design
Engine intake flametraps
Engine maintenance
Loader Engine Exhaust Ignites Gas Adequate ventilation
Present Allowable gas levels
Design of engine exhaust
Engine maintenance
Exhaust flametraps
Limitation of exhaust temperature
Loader Engine Overheats Igniting Gas Engine cooling system design
Engine system maintenance
Low level coolant cut out
Overheating cutouts
Temperature limits
Continuous Miner hydraulic oil blowout Continuous Miner maintenance
Eye protection where required
Cutter Hydraulic Oil Blowout Cutter maintenance
Eye protection where required
Loader Hydraulic Oil Blowout Eye protection where required
Loader maintenance
Falling From Machine Competence
Minimise exposure (m/c design)
Work procedure
Falling From Vehicle Competence
Falling From Vehicle
Machine design
Maintenance (roadway)
Work procedure
Rib Failure Competence
Provide barrier (m/c design)
Work procedure
Roof Fall Competence
Maintenance
Provide barrier (m/c design)
Work procedure (mining)
Accumulation of coal dust and / or oil Continuous Miner housekeeping
ignited by high Continuous Miner Continuous Miner maintenance
temperature surfaces on Limitation of Continuous Miner surface
temperatures
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Limitation of mobile loader surface
Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces temperatures
on loader Loader housekeeping
Loader maintenance
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Cutter housekeeping
Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces Cutter maintenance
On Cutter Limitation of mobile cutters surface
temperatures
Frictional Rubbing Competence
Inspect
Maintenance
Minimise combustibles
High Surface Temperature Fire fighting equip (
Inspect
Limit surface temp (design) 150
Degrees
Exposure Competency
Design (ease of maintenance)
Maintain environment
Work procedure
Personal Contact With Hot Hydraulic Cutter maintenance
Oil From Burst Hoses Or Elements Of Hose selection
System Hose selection
Loader maintenance
circuits
Oil From Burst Hoses Or Elements Of
System

circuits
Continuous Miner maintenance
Hose selection
circuits
Personnel contact with hot surfaces on Continuous Miner surface temperature
Continuous Miner limitation
Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces Cutter surface temperature limitation
On Cutter Protective equipment if required
Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces Loader surface temperature limitation
On Loader Protective equipment if required
Contact With Roof Supports Competence
Design (barriers)
Work procedure
Drill Rigs Move Covers Falling Competence
Work procedure
Falling Onto Moving Part Competence
Illumination
Isolation (maintenance)
Maintain (guards)
Minimise exposure (design)
Work procedures
Head Drops Competence
Work procedure
Hit By Loose Objects Barrier (m/c design)
Competence
Housekeeping
Work procedure
Mechanical Failure (Machine Falling) Competence
Design
Inspection
Testing
Work procedure (see roof bolting)
Suspension Failure Inspection
Isolation
Testing
Work procedures
Tail Movement Competence
Work procedure
Remote Control Design
Isolation
Work procedures
Unplanned Movement of M/C Competence
Design (ease of maintenance)
Unplanned Movement of M/C
Design (fail safe)

Work procedure
Unplanned Movements M/C Parts Competence
(Unpowered) Design (minimise possibility)
Isolation
Structural Failure - Deterioration - Competence
Overloading - Substandard
Installation Design (adequacy for duty)
Inspection
Installation procedures
Maintenance
Suspension Failure (Anchor Point Competence
Inspection
Testing of anchorage
Suspension Failure (Component Competence
Inspection
Maintenance
Caught In - Idlers - Pulleys - Take Competence
Ups Design (provide guards)
Emergency stops
Isolation
Lighting
Maintenance
Prestart warning
Work procedures
Falling Onto Moving Parts Competence
Isolation procedure
Lighting
Maintenance
Work procedures
Man Riding Clearance
Competence in use
Getting off points
Getting on points
Inspection
Isolation procedure
Lighting
Limitations of man riding
Maintenance
Overtravel trips
Procedure for use
Speed control
System design
Unexpected Operation Of Equipment Competence
Failure of component Isolation procedure
Hit by falling structure Fit for Purpose equipment
Prestart warning
Hit By Component Propelled By Stored Competence
Isolate stored energy
Maintenance
Work procedure
Conveyor Fire In Return Airway Automatic shutdown
CH4 Monitoring
CO monitoring
Ventilation control
System design
Substandard Operations/ Conditions - Competence
Belt Wander - Belt Torn - Conveyor Design (adequacy for purpose)
Too Steep Design (provide carriers in elevated
conveyors)
Inspection
Maintenance
Collapsed Bearings Design of idlers
Fire suppression system (see fire
fighting)
Housekeeping
Inspection
Maintenance
Frictional Heating Of Structure By Belt alignment switches
Conveyor Belt Crowned drive drums
Design of structure
Risk assessment
Tracking rollers
Frictional Ignition By Belt Rubbing On Design of belt capacity
Coal Spillage Design of transfer
Housekeeping
Inspection
Overheating In Fluid Coupling Competence
Design
Fire resistant fluid
Installation
Overheating In Fluid Coupling
Maintenance
Accumulations Of Coal Dust/Oil Ignited Limitation on surface temperatures
By Hot Surfaces On Unit Provision of fire fighting equipment
Unit housekeeping
Inhalation Of Fumes From Fire Fire prevention system
Installation in return air
Ventilation Plan
Dust Generated At Transfer Design of loading and transfer point
Ventilation flow
Water suppression
Adverse Grades Anti run back
Braking system
Equipment Failure - Anti Run Back - Competence
Brakes - Belting - Joints Design (adequacy for duty)
Inspection
Maintenance
Failure Temporary Joint Competence
Design (adequacy for duty)
Unplanned Movement During Competence
Installation Of Temporary Joint Design (adequacy equipment for duty)
Procedure
Personnel Exposed To High Noise Allowable noise level/doses
Levels And Doses From Drilling Equipment design to minimise noise
Equipment, Scrapers, Loaders And production
Face Conveyors Hearing protection where necessary
Noise auditing
Unplanned movement of components Isolation of components
Slips and trips Design of surfaces
Entrapment Retention mechanisms

Personnel Contact With Hot Hydraulic Hose design/selection
Oil From Burst Jumbo Or Drill Hoses Jumbo/hose maintenance
Or Other Elements Of Hydraulic Depressurisation of system before Hot
System Work Maintenance
circuits
Failure of equipment Operator competence
Machine maintenance
Personnel Contact With Hot Surfaces Jumbo surface temperature limitation
On Drills Or Drill Jumbo Operating procedure
Exposed Moving Parts
Maintenance
Risk assessment
Incendive Spark Anti-spark rings
Certified equipment in ERZ
Limit air quality
Maintenance
Vibration monitoring
Spark Caused By Damaged Housing Mechanical design
Protective skids/on auxiliary fan
Sparking Caused By Foreign Object Air quality limit
Housekeeping
Installation of auxiliary fan
Mesh screen on intake
Start up procedures
Bearing Failure Certified equipment in ERZ
Maintenance
Temperature limits
Thermal cut outs
Thermal monitoring
Vibration monitoring
Frictional Heating Of Rotating Part Certified equipment in ERZ
Fire resistant materials
Maintenance
Thermal monitoring
Limit exposure time
Maintenance
equipment)
Explosion of Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation
Engine ignites dust Dust auditing for combustibles
Engine maintenance
Explosion protected IC engine
Operating procedure
Machine Contact With Supports Or Protective structure
Roadway Risk assessment
Roadway design
Frictional Heating Of Brakes Design temperature limitation 150
degrees
Maintenance
Lubrication
Maintenance
Burst hydraulic hose sprays on to high Limitation of surface temperature
temp surface OR Diesel fuel sprayed
on hot surface
Burst hydraulic hose sprays on to high
temp surface OR Diesel fuel sprayed Machine design
on hot surface Machine housekeeping
Machine maintenance
High surface temperature ignite Machine housekeeping
accumulation of coal dust / oil Machine maintenance
Operating procedure
and doses from unit operation Hearing protection where necessary
Noise auditing
production
High surface temperatures in Adequate ventilation
accumulation of gas Gas monitoring / inspection
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Overtemp cut offs
Operation of Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation
Engine Design of Internal Combustion Engine
Engine maintenance
Engine shutdown control
Explosion proofing of IC engine
Gas monitoring / inspection
Operating procedure
Overheated brakes in presence of gas Adequate ventilation
Brake design
Brake maintenance
Operating procedure
Personnel Exposure Design (limitation)
Limit exposure
Maintenance
equipment)
Personnel contact with hot hydraulic Hose selection
oils Temperature limitation in hydraulic
circuits
Unit maintenance
Personnel contact with hot surfaces on Protective equipment if required
unit Unit surface temperature limitations
Uncontrolled Movement (See Mining Operations)
Brake systems
Dynamic brake test

Uncontrolled Movement
Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure (Traffic)
Operator competence
Restricted access
Risk assessment (refer also to Safety
Management Section)
Steering systems
Ergonomic seating
Machine design
Uncontrolled Movement due to Brake systems
operator error
Dynamic brake test
Uncontrolled movement due to failure Lighting system design and
of lighting system maintenance
Uncontrolled movement due to Maintenance and inspection
component failure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Restricted access
Risk assessment
Steering systems
Vehicle Design
By Fumes From Internal Combustion Allowable fume levels
Engine Equipment Fume auditing
maintenance
Leak From Pipes Certified competence
Design
Maintenance
Restrict operation to NERZ

Ventilation
Ruptured Tank Design
Mechanical protection
Restrict access to ERZ
Ventilation procedure
Incendive Spark From Electrical Cables Maintenance
In Hazardous Area Mechanical protection for cable
Limit use of light alloys
Maintenance
Protection of light alloy
Static Electricity In Hazardous Area Anti static compressor hose
Anti static fans
Anti static V belts
Static Electricity In Hazardous Area
Explosive protected certified engine

system
Vehicle Running In Explosive Risk Certified electrical equipment
Zone Explosive protected certified engine
system
Flameproof exhaust
Flameproof inlet
Limit surface temperature 150 degrees
Limit surface temperature to 150

degrees
Maintenance
Maintenance
of non certified vehicles
Restrict access to hazardous area
Ventilation
Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Adequate ventilation
Or Backfire Through Intake Ignites Gas Allowable gas levels
Accumulation Design of internal combustion engine
intakes and exhaust systems
maintenance
Internal combustion engine operating
procedure
Overheating Of Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation
Engines In Presence Of Dust/Gas Allowable gas levels
maintenance
Mobile equipment operating procedure
Provision of high temperature cut outs
Excessive Fumes And Irritants From Adequate ventilation

Internal Combustion Engines On
Equipment Used To Install/Remove
Longwall Elements
Compressor Outlet Hose Overheating Fire resistant hose
Frictional Rubbing Of V Belt Engine design
Fire resistant belt
Maintenance
Fuel On Hot Surfaces Limit surface temperature 150 degrees
Refuelling procedure
Restrict to fuel with vapour ignition
temperature greater than 450 Degrees
Hot Exhaust Impacting Flammable Limit exit temperature of exhaust to
Material 150 degrees
Overheated Engine Surface Automatic shut down for overtemp
Engine cleanliness
Engine cooling capacity
Engine design
Limitation of temperature 150 degrees
Maintenance
Water jacketed manifolds
Uncontrolled Sparks From Exhaust Spark arresters

Leak Onto Electrical Equipment Certified competence
Design
Electrical design
Maintenance
Screwed plug adaptors

Spark plugs shrouded
Leak Onto Hot Surface Certified competence
Design
Maintenance
Pollution From Exhaust Catalytic converter
Environmental limit
Monitoring
Operating limit traffic rules
Use of non polluting fuel
Ventilation quantity
Inadvertent Contact Certified competence (Gas Act)
Identification
Contact With Hot Exhaust Gas Control position of exhaust exit from
machine
Brake Failure Design factors of safety
Fail safe design
Maintenance
Non Destructive Testing of components
Periodic performance tests

Secondary systems
Rope Failure Assessment of breaking strength
Correct selection
Rope Failure
Load/cycle assessment of rope life

Maintenance (lubrication)
Periodic inspections
Periodic Non Destructive tests
Persons in Line of Fire Work planning

Inappropiate PPE PPE selection and reference codes of
practice
Persons not competent Competency verification
Inadequate Supervision Contract Management
Poor contractor management Contractor selection and engagement
Flammable Substances Spraying Onto Fuel dispensing procedure

Hot Surface Limit potential/design
Limit surface temperature
Proper Storage and control of
flammable substances
Hot Work (Oxy/Acetylene) Competence
Grinding/Welding (Cont.) 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
Failure Of Lifting Equipment Hoist/crane design
Hoist/crane maintenance
Inspection
Lifting capacity identification
Overload protection devices
Non Destructive Testing of hoist/crane
parts
Failure Of Lifting Sling Competence
Correct selection of slings
Inspection of slings
Maintenance of slings
Out of use storage
Sling capacity tags
Incorrect Slinging Of Load Assessment
Competence
Work procedure
Marking of load weights
Risk assessment
Transfer Of Kinetic Energy Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Falling Onto Moving Parts Barriers
Competence
Isolation
Lighting
Maintenance (guards)
Work procedure
Unexpected Operation And Machine Competence
(Supports Shearer, Afc, Sizer) Design (prestart warning)
Isolation
Lighting
Work procedure
Component Failure Competence
Design (adequacy for application)
Maintenance
Work procedure
Misuse/Malfunction Remote Control Competence
Design (application specific, fail safe)
Design (ergonomic principles)
Maintenance
Work procedure
Operator/Bystander Error Competence
Isolation
Lighting
Work procedure
Runaway Shearer On Slope Competence
Design
Maintenance
Work procedure
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Energy (Chain, Hoses) Design (minimise risk)
Maintenance
Work procedure
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Exposure Competence
Design (minimise)
Maintenance
Exposure

Equipment)
Ventilation
Work procedure
Exposure Design (limit noise level)
Maintenance
Equipment)
Excessive Fumes And Irritants From Allowable fume levels
Internal Combustion Engines On Engine design
Equipment Used To Install/Remove Engine maintenance
Longwall Elements Fume auditing
Hydraulic Fluid Blowouts Eye protection where required
Maintenance of hydraulic system
Hydraulic Fluid Blowouts As Face Is Eye protection where required
Being Installed Or Removed And Operating procedure
Elements Are Connected In Circuit
Inspection
Maintenance
High Surface Temperature Competence
Inspect
Accumulations Of Coal Dust And/or Oil Auditing of surface temperature
Ignited By High Temperature Surfaces Equipment housekeeping
On Equipment Used To Install/Remove High temperature cut outs
Longwall Limitation of surface temperature
Overheating Of Hydraulic Pumps Due Design of fluid reservoirs
To Cavitation Or Low Fluid Levels Design of pumps
Causing Pumps To Run Dry Monitoring
Provision of alarms, sensors and cut
out units
Levels And Doses From Equipment Equipment design to minimise noise
Used To Install/Remove Longwall production
Elements Hearing protection where necessary
Noise auditing
Operating procedure
Levels And Doses From Longwall Equipment design to minimise noise
Equipment Operation production
Noise auditing
Operating procedure
Cutting Under Unusual Or High Competence
Conditions Design (adequacy for application)
Provide barriers
Work procedure
Material Falling From Or Between Competence
Chocks Design (minimise risk)
Work procedure
Material From Sizer Competence
Maintenance
Work procedure
Unplanned Movement Of Machine Competence
(Shearer, Supports) Design (minimise possibility)
Isolation
Lighting
Work procedure
Derailment Curve elevation
Speed limitations traffic rules
Track design
Track installation procedure
Track maintenance
Frictional Heating Of Brakes Design limitation of temperature 150
degrees
System design
Mechanical Failure Of Bearings Equipment design
Lubrication
Maintenance
Personnel Exposure Design (limit noise)
Limit exposure
Maintenance
Equipment)
Uncontrolled Movement Of Person Air bag
Ergonomic operators compartment
Seat belts
Uncontrolled Movement Access restrictions
Braking system
Clearances
Uncontrolled Movement
Competence
Equipment design
Gradient limitation for traction locos
Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Periodic dynamic brake test
Sanders
Swinging Loads Clearances
Load profile, (traffic rules)
Uncontrolled Movement Of Person Enclosed compartment
Ergonomic operator compartment
Protective structure
Seat belts
Ergonomic seating
Machine design
Uncontrolled Movement Access restrictions
Braking system
Clearances
Competence
Equipment design
Gradient limitation for traction locos
Lighting system
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Periodic dynamic brake test
Sanders
Unprotected Rotating Elements Design (minimise risk)
Provide barrier (guards)
Ergonomic design of work area
Load minimisation/design
Burst Hydraulic Hoses Design
Housekeeping
Inspection
Maintenance
Burst Hydraulic Fittings Fit for Purpose Selection
Incorrect release of all energy sources Identify all energy sources of stored
prior to maintenance energy
Incorrect Use Of Hydraulic Equipment Competence
Correct selection of equipment
Operating procedure
Compressed Air Transmission Anti-static hoses
Earthing
Stone Dust Spraying Anti-static hoses
Stone Dust Spraying
Earthing
Burst Air/Hose Correct use
Design
Installation
Unrestrained Hose Installation
Failed Suspension System Competence
Inspection of suspension
Strata failure
Suspension design
Burst Pipe/Joints Competence
Correct selection
Inspection
Maintenance
Falling Onto Moving Parts Barriers/guards
Competence
Design minimise risk
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedures
Isolation
Work procedures (maint)
Bystander Error Competence
Lighting
Work procedure
Failure Of Component Design
Machine maintenance
Operator Error Lighting
Machine design (ergonomic)
Operator competence
Work procedure
Runaway On Slope Fail safe brakes (m/c design)
Machine maintenance
Operator competence
Work procedure
Design minimise exposure
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Flying Tyre Lock Ring Competence
Maintenance
Work procedure
Hit By Components Propelled By Strain Competence
Isolate
Hit By Components Propelled By Strain
Energy
Maintenance
Remove energy
Work procedure
Isolation
Maintenance
Work procedure
Exposure Competence
Limit exposure
Maintenance
Equipment)
Exposure Competence
Design (limit levels)
Limit exposure
Maintenance
Equipment)
Exposure Competence
Maintenance (machine)
Maintenance (road)
Provide barriers (seats)
Work procedure
From Vehicle Competence
Machine design
Maintenance (roadway)
Work procedure
Roof Fall Rib Failure Competence
Provide barrier (machine design)
Work procedure
Inspect
Maintenance
High Surface Temperature Fire fighting equipment
Inspect
Limit surface temp (design) 150
degrees
Contact With Roof Supports Competence
Design (barriers)
Work procedures
Hit By Loose Objects Barrier (machine design)
Competence
Hit By Loose Objects
House keeping
Work procedures
Unplanned Movement M/C Parts Competence
(Unpowered) Design (minimise possibility)
Caught In Articulation Point Competence
Design
Procedure
Operating procedure
Lightning
Reversing alarm
Reversing procedure
Structural/Coupling Failure Competence
Correct loading
Design
Incorrect Procedure Competence
Operating procedure
Loading procedures
Structured Failure Equipment design
Inspection
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Brake Failure Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Test
Excessive Gradients Design
Incorrect Procedures Competency
Speed limits
Structure Failure Design
Maintenance
Inappropriate Grade Equipment design
Procedure
Roadway conditions
Roadway design
Procedures
Lighting
Procedures
Reversing alarm
Structure/Component Failure Competence
Correct loading
Design
Spark In Explosive Levels Of Methane Certified equipment
In Vicinity Of Storage Areas Design
Spark In Explosive Levels Of Methane
In Vicinity Of Storage Areas
Monitoring (Environment)
Ventilation
Spontaneous Combustion Environment monitoring
Risk assessment
Storage limitations
Temperature monitoring
Inhalation Of Dust Design of transfers points
Dust suppression
Provision of barrier (Personal
Protective Equipment)
Ventilation
Falling From Heights Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Competence
Guard rails
Struck By Falling Objects Design
Provision guards
Equipment
Structural Failure Access restrictions
Bin level control
Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Risk assessment
Uncontrolled Flow Of Material Blocked strata bin procedure
Competence
Design of bin cone/discharge shute
Operating procedure
Uncontrolled Fire Area isolation
Automatic fire alarm
Automatic fire suppression system

Bunding
No flammable construction material
Periodic inspection of vents
Tank deluge spray
Tank vent to surface
Ventilation direct to return
Grass Fire Deluge fire system
flammable material
Keep area free of
Lightning Strike Lightning protection of surface
Naked Flame Design
Procedures
Re-Fuelling Diesel Vehicle Electrical controls
Eliminate gravity feed
Illuminate area
Limitation diesel engine
Minimise spillage through design
Separation distance between bulk
storage and re-fuelling point
temperature
Static Electricity Design
Earthing
Fuel velocity limitation
Vehicle Impact Barriers
Illumination
Damaged Pipe Tank Or Valve Area to be bunded
Design
Hazop study
Maintenance
Monitoring system
Regular inspection
Overfilling Of Underground Tank Design
Hazop study
Illuminate area
Surface decant tank smaller than
underground tank
Spillage Area to be bunded
Housekeeping
Non absorbent floor
Confined Work Environment Barriers
Breathing apparatus
Isolation procedure
Exposed Moving Objects/Parts Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Guarding
Lighting
Work procedures
Confined Work Environment conditions
Eliminate or control wet
Observer
Work area design
Work procedure
Electric Arc From Welding Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Competence
Screened areas
Cutting, Welding Or Grind Operations Adequate ventilation
Ignite Gas Allowable gas levels
Observance of conditions for cutting,
grinding and welding
Accumulations Of Flammable Material grinding and welding
Ignited By Cutting, Welding, Grinding Observance of conditions for cutting,
Operations Operating procedure
Removal/Inertisation of flammable
materials
Installation Maintenance Activity Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Work procedures
Uncontrolled Hazardous Substances 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
Confined Work Environment Breathing apparatus
Limit of exposure
Ventilation
Work area design
Work procedures
Personal Exposure Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment)
Equipment design
Limit exposure time
Personal Exposure
Provision of equipment test areas

Incorrect Lifting Procedures Barriers
Lifting equipment
Manual handling competence
Work procedures
Lifting Equipment Failure Barriers
Competence
Equipment design
Equipment selection
Lifting procedures
Contact With Solvents And Other Barrier creams
Objects Barriers (Personal Protective
Equipment - gloves, etc)
Mechanised cleaning
Use of proper cleaning fluids
Unsatisfactory Floor Surfaces Correct footwear Personal Protective
Equipment
Housekeeping
Work area design
Ergonomic workstations
Minimisation of loads/design
Risk assessment
Work procedure
Fuel Pipeline Rupture Clearances
Design
Inspection
Failure Of Pipeline Clearances/separation
Design
Limitation to upcast
Monitoring
Incorrect Action Of Decking Equipment Fall safe clearance
Interlocking system
Maintenance
Periodic testing
Overwind Arresting devices on friction winder
Design of headframe
Operating procedure
Operator competence for manual
operations
Overwind control
Provision of buffer at shaft bottom
Guide Failure Correct tension on guide ropes
Design of fixings
Guide Failure
Design of guides
Inspections
Maintenance
Selection of guide ropes
Uncontrolled Lateral Movement Clearances between conveyance
Conveyance inspection
Guides
Shaft inspections
Operational Malfunction Clearances
Design of guides
Design of shaft infrastructure
Inspections/shafts and conveyances
Maintenance
Operational interlocks
Frictional Ignition Design
Inspection
Removal of flammable material
Hot Work Procedures 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
Inundation At Surface Collar design
Inspection
Inundation From Shaft Inspection
Lining
Pipe Failure Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Component Failure (Pipes, Chains, Anchorage test
Cables) Design
Inspection
Maintenance
Inappropriate Maintenance Procedure Guards
Personal Protective Equipment
Removal of work away from shaft
Restraining devices
Risk assessment
Incorrect Loading Procedures Of Communications
Unusual Loads Procedures for slinging
Risk assessment
Signalling system
Skip Malfunction Design of loading system
interlocking
Interlocking on skip doors
Maintenance
Skip positioning
Structure Failure (Shaft Wall Lining Design
Collar) Inspection
Maintenance
Component Failure Design
Guards/gates
Inspection
Unusual Work Risk assessment
Safety awareness and Personal
Work procedure
Component Failure Or Power Trip Brake design
Communication
Emergency procedure
Hang Up On Mined Materials Strata Design
(Bunkers) Removal procedure
Restrict access
Component Failure Design of conveyance
Design of headframes
Design of suspension equipment
Design of winder
Load/cycle assessment
Maintenance
Periodic inspection
Periodic Non Destructive Tests
Excessive Deceleration/ Acceleration Automatic control
Conveyance position indicated
Landing control devices
Operating procedure
operation
Speed indicators/manual operation
Incorrect Operation Communication system
Failure safe system
Operational interlocking system design
Incorrect Operation

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Signalling system
Overspeed Automatic control
Fail safe brake system
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator compet - manual operation
Speed indicators for manual operation
Speed limiting devices

Overwinding Conveyance arresters in headframe
Conveyance location system or manual

operation
Fail safe systems
operators
Overwind limiting devices
Periodic testing of o/w limiting devices
Shaft button buffers

Slack rope protection
Slip protection on friction winders
Rope Tangle Balance Rope Design
Inspection
Failure Of Rope Or Suspension Device conveyance
Overspeed brakes in slope haulage
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Mine Design & Inrus
Control of multiseam
Control of gas
interaction
Provision of escape
Pollution control
routes
Sub activity Risks
Control of Gas Enhanced Risk Of Explosion
Control of Multiseam Interaction Any Situation Arising From Extraction

In One Seam Causing Risk Of Injury
To Personnel Working In Other
Adjacent Seams
Control of Outbursts Impact, Burial, And Asphyxiation Of

Personnel And/or Enhanced Risk Of
Explosion
Control of Pillar and Excavation Unexpected Failure Of Workings Risk
Behaviour Injury To Underground Personnel
Inrush Control Contamination Of Water Underground

Inrush Control Drowning Of Underground Personnel
Pollution Control Contamination Of Water Underground
Provision of Escape Routes Entrapment Of Personnel Underground
Spontaneous Combustion Control Development Of Heatings In The Mine

Subsidence Control Inundation Of Surface Causes Risk To
Personnel
Subsidence Control Physical Damage To Surface

Structures With Associated Risk Of
Injury To Personnel In And Around
Them
Injury To Personnel In And Around
Them
Surface Design Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Surface Design Explosion Injuries To Surface

Personnel
Surface Design Inability To Control Mine Ventilation

Causing Risk To Underground
Personnel
Mine Design & Inrush Control
riate controls.
Control of pillar and

Control of outbursts
excacation behaviour
Spontaneous combustion
Subsidence control
control

Excessive Emission Of Gases Into Application of post drainage methods
Workings Of Mine 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
Any Interseam Interaction Such As Alignment of workings
Subsidence, Cracking, Gas Migration, Assessment of geology
Stress Concentration And Design of extraction methods
Spontaneous Combustion 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
Sudden Outbursts Of Coal And Gas Application of any practicable
From Working Places 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
Progressive Pillar Failure Leads To As per mechanism - Sudden pillar
General Creep In Workings failure
Design of barrier pillars
Division of workings into panels
Provision of barrier pillars to isolate
panels where appropriate
Remnant Pillars Left In Goaf Cause Design of extraction system to
Stress Redistribution And Failures In minimise remnants
Adjacent Working Places Operating procedure
Operation of system in accordance with
design
Roof, Rib And/Or Floor Failure Occurs 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
Sudden Pillar Failure 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
Polluted Or Mineralised Water From Design of monitoring of water quality
Workings Or Surface Causing Pollution Design of sanitary systems
Where
BarriersPersons
Against Are
Old At Work And
Working Accurate surveying of new workings
Other Mines Failing Under Hydrostatic near old ones
Pressure Adherence to design
Design of barrier to resist full
hydrostatic pressure
Register of plans of old workings
Goaf Development Intersects And Adherence to design

Drains Surface Accumulation Of Water, Communications
Rivers, Lakes, Sea, Peat Bogs, Mud, Emergency procedure
Slimes Or Anything Else Which Can Exploratory drilling
Flow As A Liquid
Geomechanical modelling of goaf
formation
Maintenance of surface plans locating

all surface and sub surface fluid
accumulations
Operating procedure
Provision of adequate pump capacity
Goaf Development Intersects Major Adherence to design
Aquifer Communications
Emergency procedure
Exploratory drilling data
Geomechanical modelling of goaf
formation
Hydro geological investigation
Operating procedure
Possession of information on aquifers

Pillar Failure And Creep Allow Goaf Adherence to design
Formation Which Taps Accumulation
Of Fluid Material
Communications
Emergency procedure
Geomechanical design of pillars to
resist failure
Monitoring of pillar response
Operating procedure

Roof Fall In Solid Workings Taps Adequate roof control measures
Overlying Aquifer Or Accumulation Adherence to design
Awareness of location of aquifers and
accumulations
Communications
Emergency procedure
Operating procedure
Solid Workings Directly Intersect Accurate surveying of surface
Aquifer Or Accumulations accumulations
Adherence to design
Awareness of location of aquifers and

accumulations
Communications
Emergency procedure
Maintenance of plans showing surface
accumulations
Operating procedure
Volume calculations and bleeding of
water
Probe drilling
Surface Flooding Enters Mine Through Awareness of pluviographic records
Goaf Or Mine Entries and design
Care in goafing under flood plains
Communications
Emergency procedure
Location of mine entries above flood
level
Mapping of flood levels
Provision of adequate pump, drainage
or surge capacity in entry locations
Provision of surface inundation plans
Unexpected Break Through To Accurate surveying of all workings,

Flooded Old Workings current and old
Adherence to design
Communications
Drainage of old workings
Emergency procedure
Exploratory drilling
In seam seismic detection of old
workings
Maintenance of updated plans
Operating procedure
Plan register
Provision of barrier pillars
Working Contact Fault Which Acts As Adherence to design
Flow Path From Accumulation Communications
Emergency procedure
Exploration program to locate faults
Fault grouting
Maintenance of plans showing faults
Operating procedure
Probe drilling
Workings Or Goaf Intersect An Open Accurate surveying of boreholes
Borehole Which Acts As A Channel Communications
From Accumulation Emergency procedure
Workings Or Goaf Intersect An Open
Borehole Which Acts As A Channel
From Accumulation
Maintenance of plans of borehole
locations
Operating procedure

Sealing and plugging of surface
boreholes where there may be risk of
water ingress through them
Polluted Or Mineralised Water From Design of systems to prevent pollution
Workings Or Surface Causing Pollution of water underground
Where Persons Are At Work 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
Any Incident Which Renders Designation of second egress ways by

Impassable The Normal Passage Of signs and plans
Access To Any Part Of The Mine Education of workforce on second
egress
Evacuation procedure for mine
Proper maintenance of second egress
ways
Provision of at least two separate and
trafficable entrances to the mine and to
all working parts within the mine except
for single entries being driven
Provision of communications to surface
from the base of any shaft used as
egress way
Provision of ladders or other equipment
in all vertical or steep passages used
as second egress ways
Provision of refuges
Provision of walkways over any
obstructions in the second egress way
(e.g.. overcasts)
Risk assessment for single entry
workings to develop procedure for
operation and evacuation
Accumulations Of Fallen Roof/Rib Coal Adequate rib support
Heat Adequate roof support
Design of working to minimise crush of
ribs and uncontrolled roof movement
Maximisation of coal extraction from

seams
Rapid extraction of pillars following
their development
Removal or inertisation of fallen
material where it poses a threat of
heating
Air Enters And Traverses Sealed Goaf Design of ventilation system to
Areas Causing Heatings 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
Air Is Allowed To Traverse Goaf Areas Avoidance of bleeder ventilation
At A Rate Which Promotes Oxidation systems where coal is prone to heating
But Which Does Not Remove Heat
Formed 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
Coal Has A Rapid Oxidation Design of mine to minimise risk of
Characteristic And Tends To Self Heat 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
Goaf Formation Causes Cracking Atmospheric monitoring and

Which Provides Airways To Overlying interpretation
Or Underlying Seams Which Then Design of ventilation system to
Begin To Heat maintain naturally inert atmosphere in
goaf
Goaf Formation Causes Cracking
Which Provides Airways To Overlying
Or Underlying Seams Which Then
Begin To Heat
Introduction of inertants to goaf

Proper understanding of goaf formation
effects
Use of partial extraction methods to
prevent full goaf formation
High Ventilation Pressure Differentials Atmospheric monitoring and
Promote Leakage Of Air Through interpretation
Pillars And Outcrops Design of pillars to minimise crush
Design of ventilation system to
minimise pressure
Maintenance of clear airways
Provision of adequate barriers to
outcrops
Provision of adequate pillar dimensions
between intakes and returns
Sealing of critical airway surfaces

Use of multiple intakes and returns to
lower pressure
Ventilation System Draws Air Into Goaf Atmospheric monitoring and
Through Cracks To Surface Or interpretation
Adjacent Workings, Promoting Heating 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
Subsidence Troughs On Surface Are Goaf stowage
Flooded By Rain Run Off Or Monitoring of subsidence to assess
Intersection With Water Streams 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
Variation of panel design to limit trough
depth
Ground Movement Causes Excessive Assessment of geology
Tilts And Surface Strains Resulting In Design and strengthening of surface
Destruction Of Structures structures
effects
Goaf stowage
Modelling of possible effects of coal
extraction
Destruction Of Structures
Monitoring of subsidence to calibrate

model for extended prediction
Provision of pillars below critical
structure features or other measures to
prevent injury
Variation of panel design to limit
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Abandoned Workings Or Fall Into seal all entrances to abandoned
Abandoned Excavations underground workings as soon as they
are abandoned
Obligation to securely fence or
otherwise make safe all other
hazardous excavations
Members Of Public Can Fall From Obligation to dismantle or otherwise
Abandoned Surface Structures make secure surface structures upon
abandonment
Members Of The Public Are Able To Provision of security measures at mine
Enter Mine Workings entrances
Personnel Struck By Falling Rocks At Provision of protective portal structures
Highwall Portal Sites
Stabilisation of highwalls above portal
sites
Engulfed By Explosion While Sealing Design of preparatory means of rapid
Mine Entrances In Event Of Fire Below sealing of mine entrances with minimal
Ground risk to personnel
Minimum use of personnel
Operating procedure for sealing
Explosion In Mine Extends To Surface Location of surface buildings out of line
Buildings of possible blast effects
Fan Installation Destroyed By Design of fan to resist explosion
Explosion In Mine damage
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Communication Service
Communications
Sub activity Risks

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 Communicate Between

Surface And Underground Locations
Communications Inaction Or Wrong Actions

Endangering Personnel
Communication Services
riate controls.

See "Ignition of Gas" hazard under See "Ignition of Gas" hazard under
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Environmental Monitoring Equipment Environmental Monitoring Equipment
No System Of Communications From Competence of personnel to use
Mine Site To Wider Community communications system
Provision of system of communication
from mine to wider community
Communication System Fails Competence in operation of systems
Procedure when system fails
Provision of alternative/back up
systems
System auditing
System maintenance
No System Of Communications In Competency in use of system
Place Provision of system of communications
between surface and key underground
locations
Failure To Pass On Verbal Messages Competence
Failure To Read/Note/ Act Upon Clear job descriptions of responsibilities

Important Information
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
Failure To Report/Record Important Recording of apprehension of danger

Information 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
Misunderstanding Of Verbal Messages Competence
Provision of clear and precise
instructions/messages
Receiver to verify understanding
Understanding of language
Misunderstanding Of Written Messages Adequate literacy
Or Instructions Competence
Procedure to disseminate messages
Provision of clear and precise
instructions/messages
Receiver to verify understanding
Personnel Are Not Prepared Or Competence in emergency procedure
Competent To Deal With Emergency Emergency procedure
Communications Establishment of operation base
Evaluation of practice
Practice runs
Requirement for emergency procedure
Use of duty cards

Personnel Are Not Properly Informed Auditing of performance
Of Operation Methods, Their Duties Clear job descriptions/duties set for
And Responsibilities personnel
Feedback from personnel
Procedure for reading/action on reports
Provision of planning information

Provision of training sessions
Quality of presentations
Recording of training given
Refresher training
Testing of competence and
understanding
Use of notice sheets and boards
Use of safety meetings
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Restricted Items
Battery powered items Light alloys
Sub activity Risks

Battery Powered Items Ignition Source
Battery Powered Items Loss Of Reasoning And Physical Ability
Light Alloys Ignition Source
Pressure Packs Flammable Propellant Being Ignited
Pressure Packs Loss Of Awareness Of Hazards

Pressure Packs Toxicity
Smoking Implements and Contraband Explosion of gas at face
Smoking Implements and Contraband Explosion Of Gas Or Gas/Dust
Smoking Implements and Contraband Fire
Smoking Implements and Contraband Ignition Source

Restricted Items
riate controls.
Smoking implements and

Pressure packs
contraband

Non Intrinsically Safe Battery Powered Competence
Items Watch?
Substance Camera?
Abuse, Radio?
Alcohol, Drug In Random checks on personnel
Explosive Risk Area.
Incendive Sparking Of Light Alloys Audit of compliance
From Frictional Contact With Ferrous Competence (refer to Induction)
Oxides In Explosive Risk Areas. Construction of suitable barriers (e.g..
protective coating)
Identification of products
Procedures for use in hazardous zone
Non Intrinsically Safe Battery Powered Exclusion of items from ERZ's

Items Watch? Camera? Radio? In
Explosive Risk Area.
Puncture Of Pack Design of pressure pack
Exclude flammable propellants
Sleeping Supervision and prohibition
Inhalation Ventilation
Use of contraband material in the face Adequate ventilation
area Allowable gas levels
Auditing of contraband
Use Of Contraband Material In The Adequate ventilation
Face Area Gas monitoring/inspections
Use Of Contraband Auditing of contraband
Use Of Contraband Material In Awareness
Presence Of Gas Gas monitoring/inspections
Prohibition and Exclusion Underground
Random checks
Visitor declaration and checks
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Sealing Operatio
Sealing of general fires Sealing of goaves
The monitoring of sealed areas
Sub activity Risks

Sealing of General Fires Asphyxiation, Poisoning
Sealing of General Fires Burns To Personnel
Sealing of General Fires Crushing, Contusion, Fracture And

Blast Overpressure Injuries
Sealing of General Fires Explosion Of Gas/Dust
Sealing of General Fires Heat Stroke
Sealing of Goaves ASPHYXIATION, POISONING OF

PERSONNEL
Sealing of Goaves CRUSHING, CONTUSION AND
FRACTURE INJURIES
Sealing of Goaves EXPLOSION OF GAS/DUST

Sealing of Goaves UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION OF
GAS/DUST
Sealing of Goaves (Active Fire in Goaf) Explosion Of Gas/Dust
Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Asphyxiation, Poisoning Of Personnel
Spontaneous Combustion)
Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Crushing, Contusion And Fracture
Spontaneous Combustion) Injuries
Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Explosion Of Gas/Dust

Sealing of Goaves (Subject to Unexpected Explosion Of Gas/Dust
Sealing Operations
riate controls.
Sealing of goaves (active Sealing of goaves

fire in goaf) (subject to spon com)
Use and control of polymeric chemicals at ug coal mines

Products Of Combustion Overcome Competence
Sealing Personnel (Either Underground Monitoring of noxious gases at seal
Or At Surface) sites
Operating procedure
Use of mechanical sealing methods at
surface
Use of self contained breathing
equipment
Fire Intensity Causes Air Reversal And Evacuation procedure
Sealing Personnel Are Engulfed In Hot Monitoring of state of fire
Gases Operating procedure
Protective clothing
Heat Intensity At Return Seal Site Monitoring of state of fire
Burns Personnel Operating procedure
Protective clothing
Remote placement of return seals
Personnel Engaged In Sealing Surface Minimal use of personnel
Entries Are Engulfed In Flame Out 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
Personnel Engaged In Sealing Mechanical methods of sealing
(Surface Or Underground) Are Minimisation of personnel involved
Engulfed In Explosion 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
Fire Burns Through Ventilation Awareness of location of fire and
Structures And Causes Ventilation ventilation structures
Disruption Which Allows Combustion
Products And Distilled Gases To Ignite 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
Fire Causes Roof Fall Which Throws Awareness of presence of combustible
Up Cloud Of Coal Dust Which Is dust
Ignited By Fire
Awareness of presence of combustible
dust
Awareness of risk
Awareness of risk
Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust Inertisation
Fire Reaches Such Intensity That It Awareness of risk
Establishes Its Own Ventilation Competence
Circulation And Causes Recirculation Control of ventilation
Of Combustion Products Over Fire
Maximisation of sealing speed
With Subsequent Ignition (And/or
Reverses Main Ventilation Current Monitoring of fire gases
Drawing Gas From Goaf Areas To Fire 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
Heat Intensity At Sealing Sites Evacuation procedure
Overcomes Personnel
Monitoring of state of fire
Monitoring of temperature at sealing
sites
Operating procedure
Provision of cooling methods
Use of protective clothing
FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING Adequate ventilation
BLOWS DOWN SEALS AND Design of seals to withstand wind blast
FLUSHES OUT CLOUD OF NOXIOUS
GAS WHICH CONTAMINATES
Location of seals to be ventilated by air
NEARBY AREAS
not passing to other active workplaces
Noxious gas monitoring behind seals

Noxious gas monitoring in adjacent
workplaces
FALL IN GOAF DURING SEALING Competence
FLUSHES OUT CLOUD OF NOXIOUS Monitoring of goaf behaviour during
GAS WHICH OVERCOMES sealing
ADJACENT PERSONNEL AT SEAL
Monitoring of noxious gases in goaf
SITES
during sealing
Operating procedure
Self contained breathing equipment
competence
procedure
equipment
PERSONNEL ERECTING RETURN Competence
SEALS ARE OVERCOME BY Monitoring of noxious gases
NOXIOUS GOAF GASES Operating procedure
competence
procedure
equipment
THROUGH POOR CONSTRUCTION Adequate ventilation
OR SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION Competence
SEALS LEAK NOXIOUS GASES TO Design of seals
OTHER WORKING PLACES
not passing to other active working
places
SEALS LEAK NOXIOUS GASES TO
OTHER WORKING PLACES
Monitoring of noxious gas behind seals
Monitoring of seal conditions

workplaces
Operating procedure
FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING blasts expected
BLOWS OUT SEALS INJURING Design of seals to withstand wind
NEARBY PERSONNEL Minimisation of personnel in vicinity
of seals likely to be affected
Proper construction of seals
PERSONNEL FALL WHILE Competence
CONSTRUCTING HIGH SEALS Operating procedure
Proper tools and equipment
PERSONNEL STRUCK BY Competence
COLLAPSE OF PARTIALLY Design of seals
CONSTRUCTED SEAL AS A RESULT Operating procedure
OF POOR WORKMANSHIP
PERSONNEL STRUCK BY FALLING Adequate rib support
ROOF OR RIB MATERIAL WHILE Adequate roof support
CONSTRUCTING SEALS Competence
Design of seals
Operating procedure
PERSONNEL STRUCK BY Competence
MISHANDLED MATERIAL DURING Operating procedure
CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SEALS
UNEXPECTED FALL IN GOAF AS Design of seals to withstand blast
SEALING IS UNDERWAY CAUSES effects
WIND BLAST WHICH IMPACTS ON Knowledge of goaf behaviour
SEAL SITES
Minimisation of personnel involved
Monitoring of goaf during sealing
Operating procedure
with job
ACTIVE FIRE IGNITES GAS AND/OR Awareness of risk
PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION Competence
CAUSING EXPLOSION DURING Evacuation procedure
SEALING
Flooding or Inertisation 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
FALL IN GOAF AFTER SEALING Adequate ventilation
FLUSHES OUT GAS CLOUD INTO air not passing to other active
ADJACENT AIRWAYS WHERE A Design of seals to withstand wind
SOURCE OF IGNITION OCCURS blasts
Gas detector activated equipment
Gas monitoring in adjacent
Location of seals to be ventilated by
shutdown
working places
workplaces
FALL IN GOAF DURING OR AFTER and seals area prior to sealing
SEALING STIRS GAS AND/OR DUST during and after sealing
INTO AIR AND PROVIDES SOURCE explosive atmosphere exists behind
OF IGNITION
Inertisation of goaf
Knowledge of possible incendive
Monitoring of atmosphere of goaf
Operating procedure for mine while
seals
sources in goaf
Stone dusting of accessible goaf edge
FALL OF GOAF DURING SEALING Awareness of risk

THROWS UP CLOUD OF GAS/DUST Competence
WHICH IS IGNITED BY FIRE Evacuation procedure
prior to sealing
Operating procedure
methods once fire is active in gassy
goaf
ash seals)
Sealing at surface
Speed of sealing
THROUGH POOR CONSTRUCTION air not passing to other active
OR SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION Competence
SEALS LEAK GAS INTO OTHER Design of seals
WORKINGS WHERE SOURCE OF
IGNITION EXISTS
Gas monitoring in adjacent
Location of seals to be ventilated by
SEALS LEAK GAS INTO OTHER
WORKINGS WHERE SOURCE OF
IGNITION EXISTS

Operating procedure
shutdown
working places
workplaces
AFTER SEALING A FIRE DEVELOPS Awareness of risk
IN GOAF FROM RESIDUAL OXYGEN Evacuation of mine until goaf becomes
SEALED IN AND EITHER IGNITES inert, if a heating is underway
GAS PRESENT OR DISTILLED
GASES AND COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS Inertisation of goaf atmosphere
Monitoring/interpretation of atmosphere
behind seals
Provision of well located sampling
points through seals
AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF Awareness of risk
THROUGH CRACKING TO Inertisation of goaf
SURFACE, CRACKED BARRIER Maintenance of seals
PILLARS, OR BOREHOLES AND
Monitoring of goaf atmosphere
ACTIVATE FIRE
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

AIR IS ABLE TO ENTER GOAF Awareness of risk
THROUGH CRACKS TO OTHER Sealing of overlying workings
OVERLYING WORKINGS AND
BECAUSE OF IMPOSED PRESSURE Awareness of risk
ACTIVATE
GRADIENTS FIRE
FROM VENTILATION Inertisation of goaf
SYSTEM SEALS LEAK AIR INTO Maintenance of seals
GOAF WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND
Modification of ventilation circuit at
IGNITES GAS
sealing sites to rescue pressure
gradients
Provision of pressure balance
chambers
DURING SEALING OPERATIONS Avoiding of changing conditions of
VENTILATION FLOW INTO GOAF IS ventilation during sealing as far as is
REDUCED BY CONTROLS OTHER practicable
THAN SEALS AND CHANGED
CONDITIONS CAUSE Awareness of risk
ACCELERATED HEATING AND FIRE Competence
Monitoring of goaf gas conditions
Operating procedure
THAN SEALS AND CHANGED
CONDITIONS CAUSE
ACCELERATED HEATING AND FIRE
Speed of sealing
FALL IN GOAF RUPTURES SEALS Design of seals to withstand wind blast
AND ALLOWS RAPID INGRESS OF Monitoring of goaf atmosphere
AIR TO GOAF WHICH ACTIVATES Rapid repair of seals
FIRE AND IGNITES GAS
SEALING OPERATION IS TOO SLOW Competence
AND HEATING DEVELOPS TO FIRE Design of seals
WHICH IGNITES GAS IN GOAF Early warning of heatings from goaf
gas monitoring
Inertisation 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
SEALS DETERIORATE AFTER Awareness of risk
SEALING AND ALLOW INGRESS OF Inertisation of goaf atmosphere
AIR WHICH ACTIVATES FIRE AND Maintenance of seals
IGNITES GAS
Monitoring of atmosphere behind seals
Monitoring of seals
Active Fire Ignites Gas And/or Products Awareness of risk
Of Combustion Causing Explosion Competence
During Sealing Evacuation procedure
prior to sealing
Operating procedure
methods once fire is active in goaf
containing methane
ash seals)
Sealing at surface
Speed of sealing
Fall Of Goaf During Sealing Throws Up Awareness of risk
Cloud Of Gas/Dust Which Is Ignited By Competence
Fire Evacuation procedure
Fall Of Goaf During Sealing Throws Up
Cloud Of Gas/Dust Which Is Ignited By
Fire
prior to sealing
Operating procedure
methods once fire is active in gassy
goaf
ash seals)
Sealing at surface
Speed of sealing
Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows Down Adequate ventilation
Seals And Flushes Out Cloud Of Design of seals to withstand wind blast
Noxious Gas Which Contaminates
Nearby Areas
not passing to other active workplaces
Noxious gas monitoring behind seals

workplaces
Fall In Goaf During Sealing Flushes Competence
Out Cloud Of Noxious Gas Which Monitoring of goaf behaviour during
Overcomes Adjacent Personnel At sealing
Seal Sites
Monitoring of noxious gases in goaf
during sealing
Operating procedure
competence
procedure
equipment
Failuyre of compressor component Maintenace of compressor/generator
results in Ethylene and carbon Monitoring og gases generated by
monoxide being emitted nitrogen generators
Personnel Erecting Return Seals Are Competence
Overcome By Noxious Goaf Gases Monitoring of noxious gases
Operating procedure
competence
procedure
equipment
Through Poor Construction Or Adequate ventilation
Subsequent Deterioration Seals Leak Competence
Noxious Gases To Other Working Design of seals
Places
places
Monitoring of noxious gas behind seals

workplaces
Operating procedure
Fall In Goaf After Sealing Blows Out Design of seals to withstand wind
Seals Injuring Nearby Personnel blasts expected
Minimisation of personnel in vicinity of
seals likely to be affected
Proper construction of seals
Personnel Fall While Constructing High Competence
Seals Operating procedure
Proper tools and equipment
Personnel Struck By Collapse Of Competence
Partially Constructed Seal As A Result Design of seals
Of Poor Workmanship Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Falling Roof Or Adequate rib support
Rib Material While Constructing Seals Adequate roof support
Competence
Design of seals
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Mishandled Competence
Material During Construction Of High Operating procedure
Seals
Unexpected Fall In Goaf As Sealing Is Design of seals to withstand blast
Underway Causes Wind Blast Which effects
Impacts On Seal Sites
Minimisation of personnel involved with
job
Monitoring of goaf during sealing
Operating procedure
Fall In Goaf After Sealing Flushes Out Adequate ventilation
Gas Cloud Into Adjacent Airways Design of seals to withstand wind
Where A Source Of Ignition Occurs blasts
shutdown
Gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces
Where A Source Of Ignition Occurs

places
Fall In Goaf During Or After Sealing Inertisation of goaf
Stirs Gas And/or Dust Into Air And Knowledge of goaf behaviour
Provides Source Of Ignition 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
Through Poor Construction Or Competence
Subsequent Deterioration Seals Leak Design of seals
Gas Into Other Workings Where Gas detector activated equipment
Source Of Ignition Exists shutdown
Gas monitoring in adjacent workplaces

places
Operating procedure
After Sealing A Fire Develops In Goaf Awareness of risk
From Residual Oxygen Sealed In And Evacuation of mine until goaf becomes
Either Ignites Gas Present Or Distilled inert, if a heating is underway
Gases And Combustion Products
Monitoring/interpretation of atmosphere
behind seals
Provision of well located sampling
points through seals
Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through Awareness of risk
Cracking To Surface, Cracked Barrier Inertisation of goaf
Pillars, Or Boreholes And Activate Fire Maintenance of seals
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
Air Is Able To Enter Goaf Through Awareness of risk
Cracks To Other Overlying Workings Sealing of overlying workings
And Activate Fire
Because Of Imposed Pressure Awareness of risk

Gradients From Ventilation System Inertisation of goaf
Seals Leak Air Into Goaf Which Maintenance of seals
Activates Fire And Ignites Gas
Modification of ventilation circuit at
sealing sites to rescue pressure
gradients
Provision of pressure balance
chambers
During Sealing Operations Ventilation Avoiding of changing conditions of
Flow Into Goaf Is Reduced By Controls ventilation during sealing as far as is
Other Than Seals And Changed practicable
Conditions Cause Accelerated Heating
And Fire Awareness of risk
Competence
Monitoring of goaf gas conditions
Operating procedure
Speed of sealing
Fall In Goaf Ruptures Seals And Allows Design of seals to withstand wind blast
Rapid Ingress Of Air To Goaf Which
Activates Fire And Ignites Gas

Rapid repair of seals
Sealing Operation Is Too Slow And Competence
Heating Develops To Fire Which Design of seals
Ignites Gas In Goaf Early warning of heatings from goaf
gas monitoring
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
Seals Deteriorate After Sealing And Awareness of risk
Allow Ingress Of Air Which Activates Inertisation of goaf atmosphere
Fire And Ignites Gas Maintenance of seals
Monitoring of atmosphere behind seals
Monitoring of seals
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Shaft Sinkin
Blowing over floor Brace operations
General shaft equipping Lining and support
Probe drilling Surface muck disposal
Sub activity Risks

Blowing Over Floor Eye Injuries From Propelled Dirt And
Grit
Blowing Over Floor High Dust Levels
Blowing Over Floor Ignition Of Gas
Blowing Over Floor Unexpected Explosion
Brace Operations Crushing And Contusion Injuries To

Personnel
Brace Operations Injuries To Personnel From Falling

Brace Operations Unexpected Explosion
Charging and Firing Shots Accumulation Of Noxious Blast Fumes
Charging and Firing Shots Blast Damage Causing Follow On

Hazards To Personnel
Charging and Firing Shots Eye Injuries From Propelled Stone And
Grit
Charging and Firing Shots High Noise Levels
Charging and Firing Shots Misfires

Drilling Out Eye Injury From Grit And Spray
Drilling Out Gas Ignition

Drilling Out High Airborne Dust Levels
Drilling Out High Noise Levels
Drilling Out Loose Whipping Hose Injuries To

Personnel
Drilling Out Lubrication Fumes
Drilling Out Operator Entanglement With Hoses Or

Drills
Drilling Out Uncontrolled Movement Of Materials

And/or Equipment Causing Crushing
And Contusions
Drilling Out Unexpected Contact With Explosives

Furnishing Installation Chemical Absorption By Personnel
Furnishing Installation Crushing, Contusion And Jamming

Injuries
Furnishing Installation Falls By Personnel
Furnishing Installation Fire In Flammable Furnishings
Furnishing Installation High Dust Levels Causing Lung

Damage And Eye Injuries
Furnishing Installation Noxious Fumes Causing Personnel

Injury
General Shaft Equipping Asphyxiation
General Shaft Equipping Crushing And Contusion Injuries To

Personnel
General Shaft Equipping Drowning
General Shaft Equipping Inefficient Personal Injury Amelioration

Provisions
Lining and Support Asphyxiation Of Personnel
Lining and Support Chemical Burns To Personnel
Lining and Support Crushing, Contusion And Jamming

Accidents Caused By Shaft
Conveyances
Accidents Caused By Shaft
Conveyances

Injuries From Furnishings

Injuries From Lining Materials
Injuries From Wall Failures
Lining and Support Falls By Personnel
Lining and Support Fire In Timber Supports
Lining and Support High Dust Levels Causing Eye And

Lung Injuries

Strikes Personnel
Strikes Personnel
Lining and Support Ignition Of Gas
Lining and Support Immersion Or Drowning Of Personnel

Caused By Flooding Of Shaft
Lining and Support Injuries To Personnel Through

Dropping Of Formwork

Dropping Of Formwork Or Associated
Items
Dropping Of Formwork Or Associated
Items

Muck Excavation Excavating Equipment Causes

Crushing Or Contusion Of Muck Pile
Operators
Muck Excavation Eye Injuries From Grit And Spray
Muck Excavation Falling Muck Causing Crushing Or

Contusion Of Muck Pile Operations
Muck Excavation Falling Mullock Crushing Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operators
Muck Excavation Falling Mullock Crushing Contusion Of
Muck Pile Operators
Muck Excavation Falling Sides Causing Crushing Or

Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators
Muck Excavation Gas Ignition

Muck Excavation General Injuries Due To Environment
Muck Excavation High Airborne Dust Levels
Muck Excavation High Noise Levels
Muck Excavation Internal Combustion Engine Excavator

Fumes
Muck Excavation Internal Combustion Engine Excavator
Fumes
Muck Excavation Kibble Movement Causes Crushing Or

Contusion Of Muck Pile Operators
Muck Excavation Lubrication Fumes
Muck Excavation Unexpected Contact With Explosives
Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Drowning Of Personnel Due To

Flooding Of Operation From Surface
Run Off
Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Failure And/or Collapse Of Collar And

Pre-Sink Lining
Pre-Sink and Collar Construction Surface Equipment Failure And
Problems
Pressure Grouting Environmental Pollution Causing

Poisoning
Pressure Grouting Injuries From Grouting Chemicals
Pressure Grouting Injuries From High Pressure Blowouts

Pressure Grouting Wall, Floor And Lining Damage
Probe Drilling Drill Blowback Personnel Injuries
Probe Drilling Drowning Of Personnel Due To

Flooding Of Shaft
Probe Drilling Personnel Injuries From Unexpected

Large Gas Inflows
Surface Muck Disposal Crushing, Contusion And Impact

Surface Muck Disposal Unexpected Explosion
Use of Electrical Equipment Electrocution
Use of Electrical Equipment Fire
Use of Electrical Equipment Unexpected Explosion
Winding Asphyxiation
Winding Collision With Collar Doors
Winding Conveyance Attachments Failure

Winding Conveyance Attachments Failure
Winding Conveyance Failures
Winding Crushing, Contusion And Jamming Of

Personnel In Conveyance
Winding Drowning
Winding Falls By Personnel

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

Release Of Guide Frames
Winding Headframe Problems Causing

Potential For Personnel Injuries
Winding Obstructions In Winding Path
Winding Overwinding Accidents
Winding Rope Malfunctions Causing Potential

For Injury To Personnel
Winding Unexpected Explosion
Winding Winder Failures

Shaft Sinking
riate controls.
Charging and firing shots Drilling out
Pre-sink and collar

Muck excavation
construction
Use of electrical
Winding
equipment

Material Thrown Up By Blowpipe Eye protection if necessary
Operating procedure
Contamination Of Intake Air Auditing of dust
Dumping procedure
Location of dumps
Dust Raised By Blow Pipe Adequate ventilation of sinking floor
Use of air and water in dry conditions
Static Discharge From Blowpipe In Adequate ventilation to remove gas
Presence Of Gas Earthing arrangement
Blowpipe Contacts Unexploded Inspection for lead wires or initiating
Detonator In Butt tubes
Operating procedure
Heavy Material Handling Mishaps At Adequate lighting of working area
Brace Level Material handling procedure
Prohibited areas designated
Signalling communication
arrangements
Slinging and lifting of loads
Falling From Headframe Adequate guarding of stairs and
working areas on headframe
Adequate lighting of working areas
Falling Into Shaft From Brace Adequate guarding of brace entries to
shaft
Adequate lighting of brace
Brace procedure
Proper operation of collar doors
Falling Into Shaft From Brace
Use of harness if required

Inductive Initiation Of Primed Handling procedure
Explosives During Loading For Location of radio transmitters
Transport Down Shaft State of primers
Loading/transport procedure
Rough Handling Of Explosives During
Loading For Transport Down Shaft
Stray Current Or Static Electrical Containers used
Initiation Of Primed Explosives During Earthing of electrical equipment
Loading For Transport Down Shaft Handling procedure
State of primers
Blast Damage To Ventilation Apparatus apparatus
Blast design
Location and protection of ventilation
Operating procedure
Restoration of ventilation
Inadequate Ventilation Arrangements Adequate ventilation system to ensure
rapid removal and dilution of fumes at
muck pile level
Watering down of muck pile
Damage To Collar And Surface Blast design
Equipment Through Flyrock And/or Blast practice
Overpressure Collar procedure during blasting
Damage To Lining Through Flyrock Blast design
And/or Vibration Blast practice
Lining design
Standback distance of lining from blast
Timing of blast
Damage To Stage And Apparatus Blast design
Through Flyrock And/or Overpressure Blast practice
Stage design
Stage location procedure
Failure Of Ice Wall In Frozen Shafts Blast design
Due To Blast Shock/Vibration Leading Blast practice
To Flooding Emergency egress provisions
Blowing Out Shotholes With Blowpipe Eye protection if necessary
Prior To Charging Operating procedure
Use Of Blowpipe To Clean Out Holes Ear protection if necessary
Prior To Charging Operating procedure
Blow Out Of Unexploded Charges Competence
Operating procedure
Proper confinement of charges
Proper placement of charge column
and detonator
Cut Offs Care in use of delays
Competence
Operating procedure
Cut Offs
Shot pattern design

Detonator Lead Wires Broken During Charging procedure
Charging Competence
Continuity checks
Faulty Initiator Competence
Maintenance
Operating procedure, initiator checks
Selection/design
Fly Rock Damage To Firing Line Blast design
Check line for continuity prior
Competence
Operating procedure
Protect firing line
to firing
Incorrect Coupling Of Nonel Type Competence
Leads Connection type
Operating procedure
Nonel Type Tube Leads Broken During Charging procedure
Charging
Short Circuiting On Floor Avoidance of high voltage circuits
Competence
Operating procedure
Proper joints in wet conditions
Shotfiring circuit design
Contaminated Intake Air Operating procedure
Grit And/or Water Thrown Up By Drills Drill design/selection
Or Hoses Operating procedure
Protective equipment, if required
Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In As for static discharge
Accumulation Of Gas Design of electrical equipment
Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation As for static discharge
Of Gas Contraband control
Cutting/welding arrangements
Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation in shaft
Gas Adequate ventilation of dilute gas
emitted near sinking floor
Competence
Operating procedure
Skin Disorders Adequate bathing facilities
Materials selection
Protective clothing
Skin Disorders

cream)
Slipping And Tripping Adequate dewatering
Adequate lighting
Footwear selection
Housekeeping
Operating care
Drilling procedure
Equipment selection
Operator fitness
Contamination Of Intake Air Adherence to dust standards
Auditing of dust
Dumping procedure
Location of dumps
operations at upper levels in the shaft
Production Of Dust By Drills Adequate ventilation of drilling floor
Auditing of dust
Proper maintenance of drills and
suppressors
Background Noise Equipment design/selection
Exposure limitation
Noise auditing
Exposure limitation
Noise auditing
Air Or Water Turned On To Open Competence
Ended Hose Inadvertently Operating procedure
Blown Out Hoses Inspection of hoses
Maintenance of hoses
Prevention of damage to hoses
Proper hose construction
Proper hose installation
Over Pressure Compressor maintenance
Compressor settings
Pressure regulators
Parted Couplings
Examination of equipment prior to
drilling
Installation of coupling locks
Emission Of Lubricant Or Oxidation Adequate ventilation of work area
Products From Drill Exhausts Allowable fume limits
Drill design/selection
Drill maintenance
Fume auditing
Lubricant type
Lubricator design/selection
Lubricator maintenance
Products From Equipment Associated Equipment design/selection
With Drills Equipment maintenance
Fume auditing
Lubricant design/selection
Lubricant type
Hose Whip Non pressurisation of loose hoses
Procedure
Securing of hoses
Loose Clothing Entangled In Drill Drill design
Operating procedure
Proper clothing in good repair
Supervisor's checks
Accidents While Unloading Equipment Adequate lighting
At Shaft Bottom Conveyance design
Operating procedure
Fall Of Sides During Drilling Adequate support of sides
Inspection of walls
Limitation of exposed walls
Proper barring down of sides as
excavation proceeds
Falling Equipment Or Material In Shaft 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
Drilling Into Butts Containing Misfires 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
Contact With Noxious Chemicals Such Application procedure
As Protective Coatings Applied To Chemical register
Furnishings Knowledge of chemicals used
Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes Clear winding path
And Cables Fall Down Shaft After Guide provision
Snagging On Obstructions Materials transport arrangement
Slinging and suspension procedure
Personnel Fall From Furnishings Design of working platform
During Installation Procedure Installation procedure
Use of safety harness if required
Ignition By Naked Flame Control on contraband
Welding and cutting procedure
Ignition By Sparks Falling From Control of flammable materials near
Surface shaft collar
Surface cutting and welding procedure
Surface environment
Surface housekeeping
Dust From Drilling And Grinding Adequate ventilation
Operations As Furnishings Are Fixed Protective equipment is required
To Shaft Walls Ventilation auditing
Fumes From Paints, Sealers And Adequate ventilation
Protective Coatings Applied To Chemical register
Dual Failure Of Power Supply To Alternate means of egress
Winders And Fan Stranding Personnel Alternative ventilation arrangements
In Gassy Shaft Emergency power supply for fan
Collapse Of Pipes Or Cables On To Design of pipe ranges and cable runs
Personnel including method of support
Design of ducting arrangements
including method of support
Failure Of Power Supply To Winders Alternate method of egress other than
And Pumps Leaving Personnel stage winder
Stranded At Bottom Of Wet Shaft Emergency power supply
Emergency power supply for pumps
Provision of means of escape from
sinking stage to shaft floor
Pumping arrangements
Failure Of Winding Equipment Leaving Alternate means of egress by stage
Personnel Stranded At Bottom Of Wet winder
Shaft Provision of means of escape from
sinking stage to shaft floor
Inadequate Recovery From Shaft Of Arrangements for emergency egress
Injured Personnel from shaft
Equipment for transport in shaft
Procedure for transport of injured
personnel in shaft
Inadequate Surface Facilities Provision of first aid personnel
Provision of properly equipped first aid
room
Inadequate Transfer Arrangements Provision of access to site
Provision of evacuation arrangement to
doctor/hospital
Provision of external communications
arrangements
Contamination Of Intake Air By Adequate design
Asphyxiates Chemical register
Emergency egress
Procedures for use in shafts
Storage arrangements for
contaminants
Oxygen Deficient Or Contaminated Adequate ventilation
Atmosphere At Lining Level Emergency egress
Maintenance of ventilation standards
Release Of Gases From Damaged Gas Emergency egress
Containers Signalling/communication
Storage and operating procedure for
gas containers
Contact With Concrete And/or Concreting procedures
Additives Proper use of additives
Protective clothing if required
Personnel Jammed Between Stage Prohibited areas
And Lining When Stage Is Moved Signalling/communication arrangement
Stage design
Personnel Jammed Between Stage
And Lining When Stage Is Moved
Stage winding procedure

Personnel Struck By Conveyances Guarding of conveyance passageways
Passing Through Stage through stage
Operating procedure
Prohibited areas
Signalling/communication arrangement
Stage design
Winding procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Between Operating procedure
Furnishings And Shaft Conveyances Prohibited locations
Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes Brace procedure
And Cables Break Loose And Fall As Correct rope selection
They Are Being Placed In Position Correct suspension selection
Materials transport arrangement
Rope and suspension
maintenance/inspection
Slinging procedure
Suspension procedure
Unloading procedure
Timber/Steel/Concrete Sets Or Pipes Brace procedure
And Cables Fall Down Shaft Through Correct rope selection
Rope Or Suspension Failure Or Correct suspension selection
Improper Suspension Or Transport Materials transport arrangement
Rope and suspension
maintenance/inspection
Slinging procedure
Concrete Kibble Falls Down Shaft Correct rope selection
Through Rope Or Suspension Failure Kibble design
Or Improper Suspension Or Loading Kibble loading procedure
Kibble maintenance
Kibble suspension
Rope and suspension maintenance
Transport procedure
Concrete Lining Fails And Falls Out Groundwater diversion arrangements
Because Of Groundwater Flushing Operating procedure
Through Pour Wall preparation prior to pouring
Concrete Spilled Into Shaft From Burst Design/installation of concrete piping
Falling Main Inspection of falling mains
Maintenance of falling mains
Operating procedure
Concrete Spilled Into Shaft On To Door gate design
Personnel Due To Failure Of Kibble Kibble design
Dump Door Gates Kibble inspection
Kibble maintenance
Operating procedure
Brace procedure
Kibble loading arrangement
Formwork Bursts Or Collapses As Design of formwork
Concrete Is Poured Operating procedure
Free Fall On To Personnel Of Spilled Clear winding path
Concrete In Shaft Due To Tipping Of Kibble design
Concrete Kibble Kibble guide arrangement
Kibble suspension arrangement
Kibble winding procedure
Signalling/communication arrangement
Timber/Steel Sets Fall As They Are Brace procedure

Being Placed In Position Correct rope selection
Material landing/unloading procedure
Material transport arrangements
Rope inspection
Signalling procedure/codes
Slinging procedure
Timber/Steel Sets Fall Down Shaft Brace procedure
Through Rope Or Suspension Failure Correct rope selection
Or Improper Suspension Or Loading Material landing/unloading procedure
Material transport arrangements
Rope inspection
Signalling procedure/codes
Slinging procedure
Wall Spalling Or Collapse As Formwork Baring down walls to solid during
Or Lining Is Being Placed excavation
Excavation and blast design
Form and lining placement procedure
required as walls are exposed during
excavation
Falling From Sinking Stage During Operating procedure
Lining Activities Safety harnesses if required
Stage deck housekeeping
Stage design
Ignition By Naked Flame Control of contraband
Welding and cutting procedures
Rebound From "Dry" Shotcreting Adequate ventilation
Machine Operations Operating procedure
Shotcreting equipment design
Mixing Kettle Bursts Concrete transport design
Mixing kettle design
Operating procedure
Mixing Kettle Bursts

System inspection
System maintenance
Shotcrete Spray Or Rebound Protective equipment if required
Shotcreting procedure
Metal/Metal Sparking Presence Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Operating procedure
Naked Flame In Presence Of Adequate ventilation to
Flammable Gas Control of contraband
dilute/remove gas
Limitation of naked flames
Static Sparking From Shotcrete Adequate ventilation
Machine Or Hoses In Presence Of Gas Selection of equipment
Shotcreting equipment earthing
Welding/Cutting Sparks In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Welding/cutting procedure in shaft and
above shaft
Failure Of Ice In Frozen Shafts Communications in shaft
Through Inadequate Formation Emergency egress
Freeze design
Freeze execution
Monitoring procedure
Failure Of Shaft Lining Under External Communications in shaft
Hydrostatic Pressure Emergency egress
External pressure reduction methods
Hydrology quantification
Lining design
Curb Ring Or Other Form Supports Control of concrete pressure build up
(Bolts, Stirrup Hangers, Etc.) Fail during pour concrete pour procedure
Curb ring design
Form support design
Operating procedure
Support Ropes Fail 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 Key Or Other Objects Dropped Form design
During Stripping
Form Key Or Other Objects Dropped
During Stripping Safety attachment to key
Stripping procedure
Form Slips Off Lining When Key Is Form design
Removed Safety attachment of form
Stripping procedure
Suspension Gear Is Overstressed Form design
While Attempting To Pull Form From Pull limitation
Adhering Lining Signalling/communication
arrangements
Stripping procedure
Suspension gear maintenance
Suspension gear rating
Leakage Of Refrigerant Gases From Emergency procedure
Shaft Freezing Plant. (e.g. Ammonia) Leakage sensor alarms
Location of plant
Plant auditing
Plant maintenance
Plant ventilation
System shut down controls
Incompetent Operation Of Excavator Operating procedure
Operator competence
Restriction of personnel to operate
Malfunction Of Excavator Excavator design
Excavator inspection
Muck Pile Operators In Wrong Floor supervision
Locations Mucking procedure
Poor Visibility For Excavator Operator Adequate lighting
Adequate ventilation to remove dust,
fumes and vapours
Contamination Of Intake Air Operating procedure
Grit And/or Water Thrown Up During Operating procedure
Muck Loading Protective equipment if required
Loaded Kibble Accelerated Jerkily Competence
Winding procedure to avoid jerky
cycles
Loaded Kibble Snagged At Stage Or Competence
Collar Level Kibble guides design
Winding procedure to include due care
at these levels
Mud/Rocks Adhering To Exterior Sides Braceman to check for adhering
Or Bottom Of Kibble Falls Off During material and remove it before kibble is
Wind lowered
Floorman to check for adhering
material and remove it before kibble is
signalled away
Overloading Of Kibbles Excavator operator's procedure to
include no overloading
Overloading Of Kibbles
Floormen not to signal away

overloaded kibbles
Muck Pile Rolls Down On Operators Proper excavation sequence to avoid
steep muck faces
Muck Spillage At Surface Falls Down Kibble dumping design
Shaft Kibble unloading procedure
Provision of collar doors or deflectors
Wall Rock Collapse As Muck Pile Is Inspection of walls
Lowered Placement of temporary support as
required
Progressive barring down of walls as
muck pile is lowered
Wall Rock Collapse Through Blast Blast design
Damage Inspection of walls
required
Progressive barring down of walls as
muck pile is lowered
Electrical Arc/Spark Ignition In Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Gas Design of electrical equipment
Earthing arrangement
Electrical protection
Inspections for gas
Monitoring
Operating procedure
Reporting of gas
Internal Combustion Engine Ignition Of Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Gas Design of engine
Engine shutdown provision
Inspection of engine
Inspections for gas
Monitoring
Operating procedure
Reporting of gas
Metal To Metal Sparking In Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Gas Earthing arrangement
Inspections for gas
Monitoring
Reporting of gas
Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation Adequate ventilation
Of Gas Contraband control
Cutting/welding/grinding arrangements
Inspections for gas
Naked Flame Ignition In Accumulation
Of Gas

Monitoring
Reporting of gas
Static Discharge In Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation
Gas Earthing arrangement
Inspections for gas
Monitoring
Reporting of gas
Skin Disorders Adequate bathing facilities
Materials selection
Protective clothing
cream)
Slipping And Tripping Adequate dewatering
Adequate lighting
Footwear selection
Housekeeping
Operating care
Drilling procedure
Equipment selection
Operator fitness
Contamination Of Intake Air Auditing of dust
Location of dumps
Surface dumping procedure
Ventilation design
Production Of Dust During Loading Of Adequate ventilation of muck pile
Muck Auditing of dust
Dust suppression
Background Noise Equipment selection/design
Limitation of personal exposure
Noise auditing
Excavator Noise Excavator design/selection
Limitation of personal exposure
Noise auditing
Internal Combustion Engine Emissions Adequate ventilation of work area
Allowable fume levels
Engine design
Engine Maintenance
Internal Combustion Engine Emissions
Engine operation procedure

Fume auditing
Incorrect Securing Of Rope To Kibble Braceman to check connections and
hooks
Competence
Design of connector
Operating procedure
Kibble Lands On Operators Competence
Floor supervision
Signalling/communication
arrangements
Winding procedure
Kibble Rolls Over On Muck Pile Competence
Kibble design
Kibble loading procedure
Muck pile excavation sequence
Proper muck pile land procedure
Proper muck pile landing location
Products From Pneumatic Excavator Excavator design
Exhausts Excavator maintenance
Fume auditing
Lubricant type
Protective devices if required
Excavating Into Unshot Explosives Inspection after firing
Operator vigilance during mucking
Procedure on discovery of unshot
explosives
Incorrect Topographical Location Adequate drainage design
Personnel evacuation
Proper drainage maintenance
Adequate drainage design and
performance
Assessment of catchment conditions
Avoidance of flood prone areas
Design of shaft collar
Pluviographic assessment
High Water Pressures Outside Lining Adequate design for conditions
Depressurising arrangements
Hydro geological study
Improperly Executed Lining Adherence to design
Construction Quality control of lining materials
Unexpectedly Weak Ground Adherence to design
Proper geotechnical study
Proper lining design
Adherence to design during
construction
Excavation design
Unexpectedly Weak Ground
Inspection of ground
Proper geotechnical study
Temporary support methods
Fires And Explosions Arising From Competence
Fires Location of flammable materials
storage
Site clearing
Site housekeeping
Formwork Failure Concrete pouring procedure
Design of forms
Mobile Equipment Mishaps (Excluding Competence
Cranes On Sinking/Winding Duties) Correct operating procedure
Suitable working surface
Utilisation of suitable machines
Structural Failure Adequate design
Correct civil preparation of site
Proper assembly
Grout Chemicals Find Way Into Grout campaign design
Groundwater And Drainage Regimes Operating procedure
Pollutant storage
Pollutant treatment
Spillage containment
Understanding of groundwater and
drainage regimes
Spray Or Spillage Of Hazardous Adequate ventilation of working and
Chemicals mixing areas
Operating procedure
Protective equipment to be worn
Bursting Grout Pipe Or Hoses Grouting pressure
Operating procedure
Physical shielding
Protective devices
Specification of grout pumps
Specification of hose and pipes
Hose Couplings Part Causing Spray Coupling design
And Lashing Coupling locks
Operating procedure
Pressure monitoring relief
Standpipe Packer Failure Leading To Grout campaign design
Standpipes And Hoses Jet Lashing Out Operating procedure
Of The Grout Hole Packer design
Safety chains
System Blockages Operating procedure
Grout In Excess Quantities And Design of shaft lining to resist grouting
Pressure Fractures Wall And Floor pressure
Rock And/or Shaft Lining Grout campaign design
Limit grouting pressure
Operating procedure
Probe Drill Strikes High Pressure Design of drills used
Aquifer And Blow Outs Hydrological assessment of shaft area
Provision of standpipe blowout

protection if high pressures are
expected
Probe Drill Strikes Large Aquifer With Drill only through valve equipped
Uncontrolled Outflow standpipes if high flows are expected
Emergency egress from shaft floor
Hydrological assessment of shaft area
Provision of standpipe valves

Probe Drill Strikes Major Gas Feeder Adequate ventilation
Emergency egress provisions
Provision of standpipe blowout
protection and control
Strata assessment
Personnel At Collar Level Showered By Design of tipping mechanism
Spilled Muck During Tipping Overloading prohibition
tipping
Tripping procedure
Personnel Caught In Kibble Tipping Equipment maintenance procedure
Mechanism Prohibited areas designated during
tipping
Tipping procedure
Personnel Crushed By Landing Kibble Prohibited areas designated
Or Moving Kibble At Surface Level Provision of guarding
Tipping and landing procedure
Personnel Injured By Mobile Designation of prohibited areas
Equipment Used In Muck Disposal Disposal procedure
Operations Personnel competence
Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other Adequate area lighting in dark hours
Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On Disposal procedure
Dumps Mobile equipment inspection
Roll Overs Of Tip Trucks And Other
Muck Disposal Mobile Equipment On
Dumps
Mobile equipment selection

Spilled Muck Showers Into Shaft
Collar sealing/deflection arrangements
Tipping procedure
Detonation Of Unexploded Charges Disposal procedure for misfired
Loaded Out In Muck As It Is Tipped, material recovered
Dumped Or Levelled Operator vigilance
Underground misfire procedure
Contact With Live Parts Design of equipment
Interlocking
Proper installation
Damage To Equipment And Cables By Design of equipment
Flyrock, Etc. Exposing Live Parts Inspection, testing and maintenance
Inadequate Earthing Arrangements Operator competence
During Welding Procedures Proper earthing arrangements and
connections
Indirect Contact Design of equipment and system
Ignition Of Flammable Material Due To Fire fighting provisions
Electrical Equipment Malfunction (E.g.. Location of equipment
Arc Ignites Timber Buntons) Maintenance, testing, inspection
Electrical Arcs/Sparks In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Gas Design of equipment
Lowering Of Personnel Into An Access to signal line/ communications
Irrespirable Atmosphere during wind
Shaft inspection procedure
Speed of man winding
Doors Unopened During Wind Braceman's procedure
Design of door activation mechanism
Maintenance of mechanism
Testing of door mechanism
Premature Closing Of Doors Bracemen's procedure
Design of door activation mechanism
Maintenance of mechanism
Testing of door mechanism
Corrosion Of Attachments Attachment design
Corrosion Of Attachments
Attachment inspection
Attachment maintenance
Replacement criteria
Fatigue Of Attachments Attachment design
Proper load level
Proper winding procedure
Wear Of Attachments Attachment design
Proper load level
Proper winding procedure
Conveyance Damage Due To Collision Proper guide arrangements
In Shaft Proper winding speeds and
accelerations
Winding procedure
Conveyance Fails Through Conveyance design
Overloading Loading procedure
Corrosion Of Conveyance Conveyance design
Conveyance inspection
Conveyance maintenance
As for "Overwinding Accidents" Hazard
Overwinding And Collision in this same activity area
Struck By Objects Falling Down Shaft Brace procedure
Equipment/loading procedure
Inspection and housekeeping in shaft
Winding procedure
Struck By Other Equipment In Allowable equipment in conveyance
Conveyance during manriding
Manriding procedure
Lowering Of Personnel Into Flooded Access of signal line/ communications
Shaft during wind
Shaft inspection procedure
Speed of man winding
Testing winding procedure
Collision With Collar Doors While As for "Collision With Collar Doors"
Transporting Personnel Hazard in this same activity area
Manriding procedure
Winding speed
Conveyances Strike Obstruction In As for "Obstructions in Winding Path"
Shaft While Transporting Personnel hazard in this same actity area
And Tip Design of conveyance
Manriding procedure
Fall From Conveyance While Alighting Access to signal line/ communications
On Stage at stage
Adequate lighting
Manriding procedure
Fall From Conveyance While Alighting
On Stage
Stage design
Stage landing procedure
Kibble Rolls Over Upon Landing On Access to signal line/ communications
Uneven Bottom Landing location
Landing procedure
Overloading Of Conveyance With Design of conveyance
Personnel Manriding procedure
Overwinding While Transporting As for "Overwinding Accidents" hazard
Personnel in this same activity area
Conveyance arresters in headframe
Manriding procedure
Winding speed
Personnel Riding On Side Ob Kibble Manriding procedure
Prohibition of side riding
Slipping From Conveyance While Landing procedure
Alighting At Brace And Falling Through Manriding procedure
Collar Doors Into Shaft Prohibition of manriding on loaded
Slipping On Muck While Riding On Loadkibbles
Deterioration Of Guide Shoes Design of guide shoes
Inspection of guide shoes
Maintenance of guide shoes
Test winding procedure
Guide Deterioration Design of guide shoes
Design of guides
Inspection of guides and furnishings
Maintenance of guides
Incorrect Installation Of Guides And Design of guides and frames
Frames Inspections of guides
Fire Damage To Structure Fire fighting provision
Flammable material storage
Housekeeping
Lightning Strike Lightning earthing
Sheaves Cause Rope Damage Correct sheave design
Fleeting angles
Sheave inspection
Sheave maintenance
Wear monitoring
Structural Deterioration Failure checks
Inspection
Maintenance
Protective coatings
Structural Failure Through Overloading Access to components
Construction procedure
Inspection
Maintenance
Structural Failure Through Overloading
Operating procedure
Structural design
Conveyances Strike Obstruction In Clear winding path
Shaft Design of shaft
Guide and furnishings maintenance
Provision of guides
Brake System Failure Brake system design
Brake system maintenance
Prevention of lubricant contamination
of brake paths
System testing
Controller Failure Controller inspection
Controller maintenance
Controller testing
Incorrect Controller Settings Controller setting procedure
Test winding after resetting controller
Incorrect Indexing Controller setting procedure
Declutching procedures
Indexing procedures
Test winding after indexing
Incorrect Location Of Stage In Shaft Marking of location
Procedure for moving stage
Test winding
Incorrect Signal Given Operator competence
Signal code selection
Signalling/communication procedure
Limit Switch Failure Correct limit switch location
Correct limit switch setting
Switch maintenance
Switch testing
Operator fatigue Controller and limit switches
Dead man control
Medical/physical standards
Operator competence
Partial/total automation
Winding procedure
Overspeed Landing Controller settings
Medical/physical standards
Operator competence
Excessive Wear Maintenance
Selection of rope
Fatigue Maintenance
Non destructive testing
Selection of rope
Rope Damage And Jamming On Booking monitors
Winder Drum Through Failure To Drum design
Correctly Book Fleet angle
Rope Damage And Jamming On
Winder Drum Through Failure To
Correctly Book
Operating procedure
Rope inspection
Rope installation procedure
Rope maintenance
Rope selection
Rope Damage From Kinking Inspection
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Rope Damage Through Excessive Drum diameter
Bending Strain Rope inspections
Rope maintenance
Rope selection
Sheave diameter
Rope Damage Through Inadequate Rope inspection
Lubrication, Corrosion Etc. Rope lubrication
Rope maintenance
Rope Failure At Capell Capell inspection
Capell installation procedure
Capell maintenance
Capell selection
Limitation of winding shock through
winding procedure
Rope Spin Causing Load Spin In Shaft Provision of anti-spin devices
Rope installation procedure
Rope selection
Rope Stretch Through Jamming Of Conveyance clearance in shaft
Conveyance In Shaft During Wind Guide inspection
Guide maintenance
No obstructions in winding path
Proper state guide arrangements
Collision With Collar Doors While Appropriate Winding speeds
Transporting Explosives As for "Collision With Collar Doors"
hazard in this same activity area
Explosives transport procedure
Conveyances Strike Obstructions In As for " Obstructions in Winding Path"
Shaft And Tip While Transporting hazard in this same activity area
Explosives Explosive transport procedure
Winding speed
Overwinding While Transporting As for "Overwinding Accidents" hazard
Explosives in this same activity section
Containers used
Explosive transport procedure
Winding speed
Brake Application Failures Brake system design
Maintenance inspection
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Brake Component Failures Brake system design
Brake Component Failures
Drum Collapse Drum design
Proper spec. for duty
Drum Shaft Failure Component design
Electrical Component Failures Component design
System design
Foundation Failure Foundation design
Gearing Failure Component design
Proper lubrication
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Strata Control
Control of multi seam Control of ribs
Sub activity Risks

Control of Multi Seam See under the Mine Design Activity -
Control of Multiseam Interaction
Control of Ribs Personnel Are Struck By Falling Rib
Material
Floor Control Injuries To Personnel From
Undertaking Floor Control
Floor Control Personnel Injuries Arising From Floor

Movement
Roof Control Injuries From Placing Support

Roof Control Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof
Material
Strata Control
riate controls.
Floor control Roof control

See under the Mine Design Activity - See under the Mine Design Activity -
Control of Multiseam Interaction Control of Multiseam Interaction
Rib Bolts Fail To Anchor And/or Competence
Provide Adequate Support Correct installation
Design of bolt pattern
Type and length of bolt and anchor
Rib Bolts Fail To Anchor Through Loss Use of grout injection consolidation
Of Chemical Grout Into Cracks Or Use of passive supports
Shears
Rib FailsInAnd
RibsFalls As It Is Being Determination of maximum span of
Supported unsupported rib
Operating procedure
Use of temporary and protective
supports
Rib Fails Beyond Bolted Horizon Use of grout injection consolidation
Use of longer bolts
Use of passive supports
Rib Spall Occurs Between Supports Density of rib support
Provision of continuous support
mediums
Rib Support While Adequate For Solid Monitoring of rib supports
Drivage Fails Under Secondary Strengthening of supports in abutment
Abutment Loads zones
Rib Was Not Supported Allowing It To Provision of adequate rib support
Fail And Fall where failure would otherwise occur
Ribs Fail And Spall Suddenly During with risk to personnel
Adherence to design
Pillar Extraction Operations Design of extraction system to
minimise abutment loadings
Provision of adequate support
Remote operation of machines
Adherence to design
Design of extraction system to
minimise abutment loadings
Provision of adequate support
Remote operation of machines
Ribs Spall Extensively And Suddenly Pillar design
Because Pillars Are Too Small And
Highly Loaded
As for the "Mine Development" - " As for the "Mine Development" - "
General Underground Construction" General Underground Construction"
Activity area Activity area
Floor Heave Causes Rough Travelling Bolting of floor
Conditions Resulting In Poor Vehicle Brushing, regrading and maintenance
Control And Jolting And Jarring of travelling surfaces
Floor Heave Closes Airways, Bolting of floor
Disrupting Ventilation System Brushing and maintenance of airway
floors
Floor Heave Disrupts Conveyors Brushing of conveyor road floors to
Causing Excessive Spillage And Fire maintain and regrade conveyors
Risk Floor bolting
Support of conveyors from roof
Floor Heave Is Worsened By Small Design of pillars to minimise floor
Pillars Punching Into Soft Floor punching
Floor Heave Tilts And Disrupts Fixed Bolting of floor at critical fixed
Equipment Causing Dangerous equipment locations
Malfunctions Brushing of floor to maintain fixed
equipment locations and safe operation
Support of critical equipment from roof
Sudden Floor Bumps During Pillar Design of extraction system to

Extraction Cause Machines To Move minimise pressure bumps
And Jam Personnel Location of personnel
Use of remote control on machines
Sudden Floor Bumps During Pillar Design of extraction system to
Extraction Cause Spinal Jolts minimise pressure bumps
Use of remote control on machines in
bump prone areas
Personnel Are Struck By Spraying Competence
Grout From Burst Lines Or Leakage Equipment maintenance
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Struck When Support Competence
Elements Or Equipment Is Dropped Operating procedure
Personnel Become Entangled In Avoidance of loose clothing
Bolting Equipment Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Inhale Excessive Dust From Adequate ventilation
Dry Drilling Dust auditing (respirable)
Operating procedure
Personnel Inhale Excessive Dust From
Dry Drilling
Provision of dust extraction and/or

suppression
Personnel Inhale Fumes From Drilling Adequate ventilation
Equipment (Lubricants Etc.) Chemical register
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Selection of lubricants
Personnel Jammed By Mobile Competence
Equipment In Use To Place Supports Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Suffer Strains Or Sprains Competence
While Handling Equipment Or Support Manual handling procedure
Elements Operating procedure
Personnel Suffer Adverse Reactions Chemical register
From Contact With Chemical Anchor Competence
Or Grout Material Operating procedure
Protective clothing and equipment
Personnel Suffer Skin Damage And Barking of timber used
Disorder From Handling Supports Protective equipment
Selection of supports
Bolts Fail To Anchor Due To Loss Of Grouting to consolidate ground prior to
Chemical Grout Into Bed Separation bolting
Cracks Or Sheared Or Broken Ground Use of passive supports
Inadequate scaling of backs and Supervision and pre start inspections
sidewall in metal mines
Overbreak associated with poor drilling Auditting of drilling operations and set
accuracy or blasting techniques up of drill
Insufficient or ineffective ground Geotechnical review of ground support

support installed
Ground support materials not supplied
to specification
Cavities Form On Face Or Gate Roads False roofing and packing of cavities
Preventing Longwall/ Shortwall including pump packing methods
Supports From Contacting Roof
Falling Goaf Rills Through Longwall Or Design of supports

Shortwall Supports Provision of anti-rill shielding
Floor And/or Roof Convergence Adequate contact of support with strata
Distorts Steel Sets Causing Them To to distribute load
Fly Out Of Place And/or Allow Roof To Correct installation
Fall Design of sets
Provision of yielding devices
Saddling cross supports
Floor Heave Or Rapid Roof Maintenance of supports
Convergence Breaks Props And
Promotes Roof Fall
Floor Heave Or Rapid Roof
Convergence Breaks Props And Use of pointed yielding props
Promotes Roof Fall Use of softwood caps for yield control
Goaf Fall Triggers A Running Fall Competence
Beyond Goaf Edge Provision of adequate breaker lines
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Goaf 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
Roof Bolts Fail To Anchor And Provide Competence

Support Correct installation
Design of bolt pattern
Type and length of bolt and anchor
Roof Fails Above Bolted Horizon Use of cable bolts
Use of longer bolts
Use of passive supports
Roof Fails And Falls As It Is Being Competence
Bolted Installation procedure
Observance of maximum allowable
unsupported span
Use of temporary supports in bolting
area
Roof Fails And Falls Between Face Correct installation
And Lead Set As Sets Are Being Stood Determination of maximum allowable
unsupported span
Provision of forepoling and/or
temporary props
Roof Falls Ahead Of Adequate strength of supports
Longwall/Shortwall Powered Supports Maintenance of support performance
Monitoring of support performance
Roof Rills Down As Broken Ground Is Operating procedure
Being Excavated/Supported Use of forepoling
Use of rein injection or other grouting to
consolidate broken ground
Use of spiling
Roof Support While Adequate For Solid Monitoring of support
Drivage Fails Under Secondary Strengthening of support in abutment
Abutment Loads zones
Use of cable bolting
Roof Was Not Supported Allowing It To Provision of adequate roof support
Fail And Fall where failure would otherwise occur
with risk to personnel.
Strata Breaks Up Generally Around Consolidation of broken ground by
Longwall/Shortwall Supports bolting/grouting
Preventing Them To Function
Effectively
Sudden Creep Occurs Through Pillar Adherence to design
Failure Design of extraction sequence
Design of pillars
Sudden Failure Occurs During Pillar Adequate temporary support
Extraction Adherence to design
Avoidance of abutment zones
Speed of extraction
Support Legs Are Dislodged By Falling Adequate clearance for machines
Rib Or Contact With Mobile Machines Adequate rib support where required
Causing Cross Support And Roof To Operator competence
Fall Saddling or otherwise securing of cross
supports
Timber Supports Are Insufficient To Competence
Prevent Roof Failure Correct installation of support
Design of support system
Use of alternatives to timber
Timber Supports Deteriorate In Time Auditing of supports
And Allow Roof Failure Maintenance of supports including
replacement
Timber type and strength
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Mining Equipment Un
Armoured conveyor
Belt feeder / breaker units
transfer of material
Conveyor transfer Conveyor transfer

of materials of personnel
FSV transport of
FSV transfer of material
personnel
FSV powered by ICE Locomotive and rail

and/or trailing cable systems
Pick-up loaders in-line Rail haulage

operation (general)
Shaft transfer Shaft transfer

of materials of personnel
Sub activity Risks

Armoured Conveyor transfer of Crushing, Contusion Or Fracture
Materials/Equipment Injuries
Belt Feeder/Breaker Units Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

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 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 Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxia Of

Bulk Winding Systems Hearing Damage
Bulk Winding Systems Lung Damage
Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Crushing Contusion And Fracture

Coal Skips to Cage Transfers Explosion Of Dust

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 Lung Damage
Conveyor Belt System Asphyxiation
Conveyor Belt System Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Conveyor Belt System Explosion Of Dust
Conveyor Belt System Explosion Of Gas

Conveyor Belt System Fire On System
Conveyor Belt System Hearing Damage
Conveyor Belt System Heat Exhaustion
Conveyor Belt System Injury during Maintenance
Conveyor Belt System Lung Damage

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

Direct Rope Haulage Explosion Of Dust
Direct Rope Haulage Explosion Of Gas
Direct Rope Haulage Fire On System
Extendable Belt System Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Free Steered Vehicles (General) Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

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) 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 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 Fire
FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment Hearing Damage
FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, asphyxiation
FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment Lung damage

FSV transfer of Materials/Equipment Lung damage
FSV transport of Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Injuries
FSV transport of Personnel Fire
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

FSV's Battery Powered Electrolyte Burns To Personnel

FSV's Battery Powered Explosion Of Dusts
FSV's Battery Powered Explosion Of Gas
FSV's Battery Powered 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 LUNG DAMAGE
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Asphyxiation Of Personnel (Or

Engines Poisoning)
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Explosion Of Dust

Engines
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Explosion Of Gas

Engines
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Fire On Equipment

Engines
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Lung Damage

Engines
FSV's Powered by Internal Combustion Injury to equipment operator
Engines offsider/other visitors
FSV's powered by Inetrnal Combustion Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Engines and/or Trailing cable Injuries To 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 Gas

FSV's powered by Trailing cable Explosion Of Gas
FSV's powered by Trailing cable Fire
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Accidents To Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Electrolyte Burns To Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Electrolyte Burns To Personnel
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Explosion Of Dust
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Explosion Of Gas
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Fire On System

Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Hearing Damage
Locomotive & Rail Systems of Haulage Lung Damage, Asphyxiation, Poisoning
Materials/Equipment loading & Asphyxiation, Poisoning

unloading
Materials/Equipment loading & Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

unloading Injuries
Materials/Equipment loading & Lung Damage
unloading
Materials/Equipment loading & Slips, Sprains And Strains

unloading
Monorail transfer of Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Personnel Transport Crushing, Contusion and Fracture
Injuries
Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation Crushing, Contusion and Fracture

Injuries
Front End Loader Stoping Operations Loader driven into stope

Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation Explosion Of Gas Or Dust
Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation Lung Damage
Pick-Up Loaders- In-Line operation Asphyxiation/ Poisoning Of

Rail Haulage (General) Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

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) Fire On System
Rail Haulage (General) Lung Damage

Rail Haulage (General) Lung Damage
Rail Haulage (General) Slips, Trips, Sprains And Strain Injuries

To Personnel
Rail Haulage transfer of Asphyxiation, Poisoning

Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Rail Haulage transfer of Electrocution
Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Explosion Of Dust

Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Explosion Of Gas

Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Explosion Of Gas
Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Fire

Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Hearing Damage
Materials/Equipment
Rail Haulage transfer of Lung Damage

Materials/Equipment
Rail transport of Personnel Asphyxiation, Poisoning
Rail transport of Personnel Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Injuries
Rail transport of Personnel Fire
Rail transport of Personnel Hearing Damage
Rail transport of Personnel Lung Damage
Rope Hauled sled transfer of Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Shaft transfer of Materials/Equipment Crushing, Contusion And Fracture
Injuries
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
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 Explosion Of Dust Or Dust/Gas
Winding Coal Skips in Cages Explosion Of Gas In Shaft
Winding Coal Skips in Cages Fire In Shaft Causing Asphyxiation Of
Winding Coal Skips in Cages Hearing Damage
Winding Coal Skips in Cages Lung Damage

Mining Equipment Underground
riate controls.
Coal skips to cage

Bulk winding systems
transfers
Direct rope haulage Extendable belt system
FSV direct loading onto

FSV powered by battery
belts
Monorail transfer of
Materials loading
materials
Rail haulage Rail transport of

(transfer of material) personnel
Winding coal skips in Front End Loader Stoping

cages and Development

Materials Or Equipment Jams Against AFC stopping arrangements
Face Or Spill Plates, Frees And Spears Competence
Into Shield Line, Striking Personnel Location of personnel on face
Operating procedure
Materials Or Equipment Passes AFC stopping arrangements
Intended Stopping Point And Crashes Competence
Into Drive, Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Personnel Become Caught In A.F.C. Competence
When It Starts While They Are Isolation procedure
Attempting To Unload Material From It Operating procedure
Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Enabling Correct installation of feeder
Lumps Of Coal To Fall From Belt On Operating procedure
To PassingStruck
Personnel Personnel
By Material Thrown Equipment design
From Breaker Element Maintenance
Operating procedure
Shielding of breaker
Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Causing Belt system inspection
Belt To Miss Track, Rub On Structure Belt tracking trip switches
And Cause Frictional Heating
Feeder Loads Belt Off Centre Causing
Belt To Miss Track, Rub On Structure
And Cause Frictional Heating Correct installation of feeder
Operating procedure
Feeder Overloads Belt Causing Correct installation of feeder
Spillage Around Bottom Idlers And Correct regulation of feed rate
Return Pulley Where Frictional Heat Housekeeping of feeder, boot end and
Causes Coal Ignition belt system
Operating procedure
Skip Strikes Buntons Or Walling Controller settings
Causing Collapse Which Blocks Shaft Design of shaft and lining
Operator competence
Provision of guides
Second means of egress from mine
Winding procedure
During Skip Unloading Material Falls Design of system
Down Shaft Maintenance of system
Operating procedure
Safety area at pit bottom
Spillage protection
Failure Of Loading Guides To Retract Competence
As Wind Begins Causes Destruction Of Design of loading system
Loading Area Interlocking of loading guides with
winder sequence
Operating procedure
Faulty Bottom Dump Doors Allow Coal Design of skip
To Fall During Wind Maintenance of skip
Overloaded Material Falls From Skip Operating procedure
During Wind And Strikes Pit Bottom Overloading prevention
Personnel Safety area at pit bottom
Personnel Become Entangled In Skip Competence
Loading And Measuring Equipment Design of system
And/or Feeders Guarding of mechanisms
Operating procedure
Skips Collide In Mid Shaft Causing Controller settings
Material And/or Skips To Fall Guide maintenance
Operator competence
Provision of guides
System design
Winding procedure
Winding speed and acceleration limits
Skips Collide With Shaft Walling Or Adequate clearances in shaft

Furnishing Causing Fall Of Material Controller settings
Guide maintenance
Operator competence
Provision of guides
System design
Winding procedure
Winding Rope Or Suspension Gear Controller settings

Fails Allowing Skip To Fall In Shaft Operator competence
Rope maintenance
Rope rejection criteria
Selection and design of rope
Selection and design of suspension
gear
Winding procedure
Fine Coal Dust From Winding Adequate ventilation

Operation Deposits In Intakes Creating Allowable combustible dust limits
Suitable Conditions For Formation Of Combustible dust auditing
Explosive Clouds Dust Inertisation
Use of upcast for winding
Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure Allowable combustible dust levels
Allows Skip To Fall Creating Sparks In Combustible dust auditing
Presence Of Dust Cloud Dust Inertisation
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 Causing Allowable combustible dust levels
Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Dust Combustible dust auditing
Cloud Dust Inertisation
area
Skips Strikes Electrical Cable Causing Allowable combustible dust levels
Arcs And Sparks In Presence Of Dust Combustible dust auditing
Cloud Dust Inertisation
area
Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure Adequate ventilation
Allows Skip To Fall Creating Sparks In Allowable gas levels
Presence Of Gas Controller settings
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure
Allows Skip To Fall Creating Sparks In
Presence Of Gas
Rope maintenance
gear
Winding procedure
Skip Strikes Electrical Cables In Shaft Adequate ventilation

Causing Sparks And Arcs In Presence Allowable gas levels
Of Gas Gas auditing
Locating of cables
Protection of cables
Skip Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Adequate ventilation
Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Gas Allowable gas limits
Clear winding path
Gas auditing
Selection of materials for skip
constructions
Skip Strikes Electrical Cable Causing Location of electrical cables
Arc Which Ignites Flammable Material Maintenance of guides
Provision of guides
Winding procedure
Skip Loading Causes Excessive Noise Allowable noise levels and doses
Levels And Doses Design of loading system
Noise auditing
Operating procedure
Dust From Loading And Winding Adequate ventilation
Operations Contaminates Intake Air Allowable respirable dust limits
Personnel Are Jammed Against Shaft Competence
Gates By Skips In Motion Design of cage charging apparatus
Design of skip shunts at plat
Operating procedure
Personnel Become Entangled With Competence
Cage As It Begins Motion Operating procedure
Shaft communications/signalling
Personnel Fall Into Shaft At Plat Levels Competence
Shaft gates
High Air Velocity At Shaft Plat Deposits Allowable combustible dust limits
Fine Coal Dust From Skips In Pit Combustible dust auditing
Bottom Area Where It Is Raised Into An Design of electrical equipment
Explosive Cloud By An Electric Arc
Fault
High Air Velocity At Shaft Plat Deposits
Fine Coal Dust From Skips In Pit
Bottom Area Where It Is Raised Into An
Explosive Cloud By An Electric Arc Dust Inertisation
Fault
Use of upcast for coal winding
Ventilation design of inset and pit
bottom area
High Gas Emission From Coal In Skips Adequate ventilation of pit bottom area
Develops Explosive Atmosphere Which
Is Ignited By Source Allowable gas levels
Coal of ignition sources at pit bottom
Gas auditing
Pre-drainage of coal prior to coal
mining
Use of upcast shaft for coal winding
Through Hot Surfaces On Apparatus Design of decking equipment
Grease/Oil Spillages Or Coal Dust Is Housekeeping
Ignited On Mechanical Skip Decking Maintenance
High Noise Levels From Decking Allowable noise levels/doses
Operations Design of decking system
Noise auditing
High Air Velocity In Pit Bottom Area Allowable respirable dust limits
Raises Dust From Skips Into Intake Air Dust suppression measures
Use of upcast shaft for coal winding
Ventilation design of inset and pit
bottom area
Fumes From Fire On Belt System Fire detection/alarm systems
Contaminate Intake Air Provision of self rescuers
Reduction of ventilation flow on belt
roads
Separate ventilation of belt roads
Use of homotropal ventilation
Ventilation design
Personnel Are Entangled In Belt Or Belt cleaning procedure
Drive While Passing, Cleaning Or Belt maintenance procedure
Maintaining It Belt operating procedure
Competence
Correct clothing
Correct tools
Hair protection
Isolation procedure
Pull wire switches
Suitable guarding
Personnel Are Struck By Collapsing Chute and transfer design
Transfer Chute Due To Overloading
Personnel Are Struck By Collapsing
Transfer Chute Due To Overloading Chute full detection/shutoff
Drive brakes
Sequential startups and stops
System design
System overload detection and
shutdown
Bouncing Down The Belt When It Cushioned loading
Stops, Having Previously Been In Design of system
Unstable Equilibrium Impact guards along belt
Operating procedure
Restriction of gradients
Sizing of material
Bouncing On Belt In Unstable Cushioned loading of course on bed of
Equilibrium Due To Gradient fines
Design of system
Operating procedure
Restriction of gradient
Sizing of material
Personnel Are Struck By Material Flow guidance elements
Leaving Transfer Points, Not Properly Guarding
Directed And Controlled Operating procedure
System design
Transfer point design
Personnel Are Struck By Material Design of system
When Belt Runs Backward Down Dip Provision of anti-run back devices
After Stopping Provision of drive brakes
Personnel Are Struck By Runaway Belt Design of system
As Belt/Material Runs Back Down Dip Limitation of personnel in dip belt roads
After A Belt Breakage
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Struck By Spillage From Chute and transfer design
Blocked Or Overloaded Inter-Belt Chute full detection/shutoff
Transfer Points Drive brakes
Guarding of transfer points
Sequential startup and stops
System design
System overload detection and
shutdown
Personnel Are Thrown From Belt When Isolation procedure
It Starts While They Are Working On It Maintenance/inspection procedure
Pre-start warning
Pull wire switches
Personnel Are Thrown From Belt While Competence
Crossing It Crossing procedure
Pre-start warning
Provision of crossing bridges
Personnel Are Thrown From Belt While
Crossing It
Provision of lock-out pull wire switches

along belt
Personnel Become Entangled In Blockage clearance procedure
System Or Buried While Attempting To Emergency stop switches
Clear Transfer Blockages Isolation procedure
Personnel Passing By Belt Are Struck Adequate walkways beside belts
By Material Falling From It Belt design and installation
Belt loading procedure
Belt maintenance
Guarding of belt overpasses
Dust From Belt System Is Ignited By A Adequate ventilation
Fire On The System Combustible dust auditing
Combustible dust limits
Dust Inertisation
Limitation of ventilation velocity on belt
roads
See also Controls for " Fire on System"
Hazard in this same activity area
Dust From Belt System Operation Adequate ventilation

Accumulates At A Source Of Ignition Allowable combustible dust limits
Away From Belt Combustible dust auditing
Design of system
Dust Inertisation
Homotropal ventilation to prevent inbye
dust travel
Limitation of ventilation velocity on belt
roads
Fire On Belt System In Presence Of Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Flammable Gas Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
See also Controls for " Fire on System"
Hazard in this same activity area
Shutdown systems
Gas Evolved From Coal On Belt Leads Adequate ventilation
To An Explosive Atmosphere In Belt Allowable gas levels
Road In Presence Of An Ignition Gas auditing
Source (Also Contaminates Intakes To Gas pre-drainage of coal prior to
Other Places) mining
Static Sparking From Belt In Presence Adequate ventilation
Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
Static Sparking From Belt In Presence
Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas
Shutdown systems
Use of anti-static belting
Arc Fault In Enclosure Ignites Design of electrics
Flammable Material In Vicinity Drive housekeeping
Earth fault protection
Maintenance of electrics
Arc Fault On Power Cables At Drive Design of drive
Ignites Flammable Material In Vicinity Design/selection of cables
Drive housekeeping
Earth fault protection
Bearing Failure In Drive Causes Drive housekeeping
Overheating Which Ignites Drive maintenance
Dust/Spillage System design
System monitoring/inspection
Chute Or Transfer Point Fills With Coal Chute full detection/shutdown
Which Belt Continues To Run Through System maintenance
And Coal Is Ignited By Friction System monitoring/inspection
Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate Belt system housekeeping
Frictional Heat Which Ignites Belt/Coal Belt system inspection/monitoring
When System Stops Belt system maintenance
Idler and roller bearing design and
selection
Operating procedure
Use of fire resistant belt
Failed Idlers/Rollers Generate Belt system housekeeping
Frictional Heat Which Ignites Spillage Belt system inspection/monitoring
Around Them Belt system maintenance
Idler/roller design/selections
Operating procedure
Fall Of Rib/Roof Coal Or Timber On Adequate clearance of belt from rib and
Belt Still Allows It To Operate But Belt support
Friction Ignites Coal, Timber And/or Adequate rib support
Belt Adequate roof support
Maintenance of belt roads
Use of flame resistant belt
Fine Coal Is Carried Back On Fire fighting equipment
Underside Of Belt And Accumulates At Operating procedure
Return Roller Where It Is Ignited By Provision of belt cleaning devices
Friction (Or On Idlers With Same System housekeeping
Result)
System maintenance
Slip Occurs Between Drive Pulley And Drive housekeeping
Belt Causing Friction Which Ignites Fire resistant belt
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 Fire resistant lagging
Spillage In Area Slip detection/shutdown
System design
System maintenance
Spillage From Off-Track Top Belt Is Fire fighting equipment
Carried Back To Return Roller, Operating procedure
Accumulates There, And Is Ignited By System housekeeping
Friction System inspection/monitoring
System maintenance
Spillage Is Allowed To Accumulate Fire fighting equipment
Around Idlers And Rollers So That Operating procedure
Friction From Their Motion Ignites It System housekeeping
System inspection/monitoring
System maintenance
System Overloading Causes Motor Drive housekeeping
Overheating And Ignites Dust On Limitation of surface temperature
Motors Operating procedure
Overload detection/shutdown
System design
Temperature auditing/shutdown
Noise From Drives Or System Exceeds Allowable noise levels and doses
Allowable Limits Where Personnel Equipment design
Work Or Pass Equipment maintenance
Heat From Belt System Contaminates Adequate ventilation
Intake Air Allowable effective temperatures
Belt system design
Effective temperature auditing
Separate ventilation of belt system
Ventilation design
Incorrect Isolation Isolation procedure
Failing of suspended load Test for Dead
Manaual handling injury Lifting Plan
Electrocution Maintenance Plan
Entrapment Guarding
Dust From System Contaminates Adequate ventilation

Intake Air Allowable respirable dust limits
Limitation of ventilation velocity in belt
roads
Operating procedure
System design
Materials Or Equipment Falls Off BeltCompetence
And Strikes Personnel Operating procedure
Materials Or Equipment Jams To Roof Adequate roof clearances
And Breaks Belt Which Runs Away To Competence
Dip, Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Materials Or Equipment Passes Belt stopping arrangements
Intended Stop Point And Crashes Into Competence
Drive Or Boot, Striking Personnel Operating procedure
And/or Thrown From Belt While Isolation procedure
Unloading Materials When Belt Starts Operating procedure
Unexpectedly Signalling/communications
Personnel Caught Between Rope And Competence
Rib On Corner Deflection Limitation of personnel on haulage
roads
Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Prohibited locations
Warning signs
Personnel Entangled In Rollers Or Competence
Deflection Sheaves And Tommy Dodds Limitation of personnel on haulage
roads
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Correct loads
Caused By Haulage Engine Brake Design of system
Failure Or Malfunction Maintenance of brakes
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Competence
Caused By Incorrect Coupling To Rope Coupling design
Coupling maintenance
Coupling procedure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Runaway Skips Correct loads
Caused By Rope Breakage Correct track installation
Haulage design
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of rollers and guides
Rope maintenance
Rope repairs
Rope selection
Track maintenance
Personnel Struck By Skips Pulled Off Correct track installation
Track Due To Misalignment Of Track
And Rope
Personnel Struck By Skips Pulled Off
Track Due To Misalignment Of Track Design of system
And Rope Limitation of personnel on haulage
roads
Provision of deflectors
Track auditing
Track maintenance
Fire On Haulage System In Presence Allowable combustible dust limits
Of A Combustible Dust Cloud Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
See also the controls for the Hazard -
"Fire on System" in this same activity
area
Fire On Haulage System In Presence Adequate ventilation
Of Accumulation Of Flammable Gas Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
See also the controls for the Hazard -
"Fire on System" in this same activity
area
Rope Dragging Over Flammable Design of system
Material Causes Sufficient Friction To Maintenance of rollers/guides
Ignite It Minimisation of flammable material in
haulage roads
Provision of rollers and guides for rope
Rope Rollers Suffer Failed Bearings Design of rollers

And/or Develop Sufficient Frictional Housekeeping on haulage road
Heat To Ignite Adjacent Flammable Maintenance of rollers
Material
Personnel Become Entangled In Belt Competence
While Installing Structure/ Idlers Or Equipment design
Retracting Them Operating procedure
Personnel Become Entangled In Competence
Extendible Belt Structure As It Is Equipment design
Extended Or Retracted Operating procedure
Operator of FSV Struck By Falling Rib Adequate rib support
Equipment design
Provision of protective structure for
operator
Operator Of FSV Is Struck By Fall Of Adequate roof support
Roof (Either Independent Or Caused Operator competence
By Dislodgment Of Roof Supports Due Provision of F.O.P. canopy for operator
To Collision With M/C)
Operator Of FSV Strikes Or Is Jammed Adequate roof height
Against Roof Equipment design
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of canopies
Personnel Caught In Articulation Points Competence
Of Equipment
Personnel Caught In Articulation Points
Of Equipment Isolation procedure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Prohibition of personnel in certain
locations
Personnel Caught Up In Equipment Competence
Mechanisms During Operation Isolation procedure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Jammed Between Machines Competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed As A Correct load
Result Of A Runaway Due To Operating procedure
Operation On Excessive Gradients Operator competence
Unit design to suit gradient
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed As A Brake design (run and park)
Result Of A Runaway Due To Brake Brake maintenance
Failure Correct gradients
Correct load
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Warning devices
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed As Competence
Equipment Slides Into Rib Due To Equipment design to suit cross
Cross Gradient Of Floor gradients experienced
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed As Competence
Equipment Starts Operating procedure
Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Adequate lighting
Because Operator's Vision Of Them Is Equipment design for sightlines
Obscured Operating procedure
Operator competence
Prohibition of personnel in certain
locations
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Adequate lighting
Because They Are Unaware Of Approach warning devices
Equipment Approach Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Due Operating procedure
To Lack Of Clearance In Wheeling Prohibition of personnel in wheeling
Road road
Personnel Run Down Or Jammed Due
To Lack Of Clearance In Wheeling
Road
Provision of adequate clearances for
equipment
Personnel Struck By Material As It Is Competence
Discharged From Equipment Operating procedure
Operator competence
Prohibition of personnel from dumping
zones
Personnel Struck By Overloaded Equipment design
Material Falling From Equipment Operating procedure
Operator competence
Prohibition of overloading
Collision Of Runaway Vehicle Raises Adequate ventilation
Dust Cloud And Causes Incendive Combustible dust auditing
Sparks Combustible dust limits
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of Dust Adequate ventilation
Cloud Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
See also the controls for the hazard
"Fire on vehicle" in this same activity
area
Fire On Vehicle In Presence Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Auditing of gas levels
Auditing of ventilation
Flammable gas limits
See also the controls for the hazard
"Fire on vehicle" in this same activity
area
Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Impinges On Design of hydraulic system
Hot Surfaces And Ignites Limitation of surface temperatures
Machine maintenance
Selection of hydraulic fluids
Overheating Of Brake System Ignites Brake system design
Accumulation Of Flammable Material Housekeeping of unit
Maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Overheating Of Other Machine Parts Equipment design
Due To Friction Ignites Accumulation Equipment maintenance
Of Flammable Material
Overheating Of Other Machine Parts
Due To Friction Ignites Accumulation
Of Flammable Material Housekeeping of unit
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Are Exposed To High Levels Equipment design
And Doses Of Noise Caused By Limitation of exposure
Equipment Operation Noise auditing
Noise level and dose limits
Operation Of F.S.V. Causes High Adequate ventilation
Levels Of Respirable Dust Design of vehicle
Dust suppression on wheeling roads
and at loading point
Operating procedure
Respirable dust limits
F.S.V. Or Groups Of Them Used To Adequate ventilation
Move Heavy Loads Contaminate Allowable fume limits
Atmosphere From Internal Combustion Competence
Engines Fume auditing
Fume dissipation arrangements
maintenance
Operating procedure
F.S.V. Or Load, Particularly If It Is Adequate clearances
Towed Or Skidded Strikes Roof Or Rib Competence
Supports And Causes Roof/Rib Fall Operating procedure
Rib support
Roof support
Skidding procedure
Towing procedure
Load And/or Gradient Cause F.S.V. To Brake design (run and park)
Runaway Due To Brake Failure Brake maintenance
Competence
Gradient limits
Load limits
Operating procedure
Shuttle car accelerator pedal sticks Maintenace plan
Cable reeler misfunctions Prestart inspections
Personnel struck by shuttle car or No-Go zones defined
Ramcar
Material/Equipment Falls From F.S.V. Competence

Or Trailer Striking Adjacent Personnel Loading procedure
Operating procedure
Securing of loads
Operator Is Crushed Or Dragged Competence
When Attempting To Jump Off
Runaway
Operator Is Crushed Or Dragged
When Attempting To Jump Off Operating procedure
Runaway Provision of protective enclosure for
operator
Personnel Are Jammed By F.S.V. Or Adequate clearances
Load As It Passes Adequate lighting
Approach warning devices
Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Struck Or Jammed By Competence
F.S.V. Or Trailer As Units Are Operating procedure
Shunted At Storage Locations
Personnel Are Struck By Broken Flying Competence
Rope Used To Skid Or Tow Material Or Maintenance of ropes and blocks
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 Away Coupling maintenance
Running Them Down Coupling procedure
Operating procedure
Trailer Tips Over After Detachment Adequate condition of shunt, in terms
From F.S.V. At Shunt Allowing Material of gradient, floor, spillage etc.
To Strike Personnel Competence
Shunting/detaching procedure
Trailer Wheels Come Off Or Collapse Competence
Allowing Load To Pitch Sideways Operating procedure
Jamming Personnel In Rib Trailer design
Trailer maintenance
F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Cables Or Adequate clearances
Electrical Equipment And Becomes Competence
Live Earth leakage and fault protection
Location of electrical equipment and
cables
Operating procedure
Protection of cables and equipment
On Coming To Rest Runaway F.S.V. Adequate clearances
And/or Load Raises Cloud Of Adequate ventilation
Explosive Dust And Causes Sparks Allowable combustible dust limits
Brake design
Brake maintenance
Competence
Earth Fault electrical protection
Gradient limits
Load limits
Location of cables/equipment
Operating procedure
Protection of cables/equipment
Speed limits
F.S.V. Operates In An Explosive Adequate ventilation
Atmosphere And Provides Ignition Allowable gas levels
Source Competence
F.S.V. shutdown interlocked with gas
sensors
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
F.S.V. Or Load Strikes Electrical Cable Adequate clearances
Or Equipment Causing Arcs/Sparks In Adequate ventilation
Presence Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Competence
Gas auditing
Location of cables and equipment
Operating procedure
Excessive Loads Causes Overheating Brake design
Of Brakes And Ignition Of Flammable Brake maintenance
Material Competence
F.S.V. housekeeping
Load limits
Operating procedure
Excessive Loads Causes Overheating Competence
Of Internal Combustion Engine On Engine maintenance
F.S.V. And Ignition Of Flammable F.S.V. housekeeping
Material Fire fighting equipment
High temperature cut offs
Load limits
Operating procedure
Surface temperature auditing
Noise From F.S.V. Haulage Exceeds Allowable noise levels and doses
Limits And Doses F.S.V. design
Noise auditing
Operating procedure
Machine engulfed by material during Operating procedure
cleanup operations Operator competence
Enclosure of personnel in protective
cabins
Design of vehicle to effect enclosure of
personnel
Operation Of F.S.V. Particularly If Load Adequate ventilation
Is Skidded Contaminates Air With Dust Allowable respirable dust limits
Operating procedure
Operation Of F.S.V. Particularly If Load
Is Skidded Contaminates Air With Dust
Operator competence
Body Parts Protruding From Vehicle Adequate rib clearance
Strike Roof Or Rib Adequate roof clearance
Design of vehicle to effect enclosure of
personnel
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Brake Failure Causes Runaway And Brake design (roll and park)
Crash Brake maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of emergency brakes
Collision Between Vehicles In Same Adequate lighting
Road Approach warning devices
Block signal control
Marshalling control
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Safe distances between vehicles
Flaking Roof Or Rib Material Falls Adequate rib support
Striking Personnel In/On Vehicle Adequate roof support
cabins
Loss Of Control While Operating On Gradient limitations
Steep Gradients Or At High Speed Operating procedure
Causes Crash Operator competence
Speed limitation
Vehicle design
Vehicle maintenance
Personnel Are Dragged Or Run Over Competence
While Attempting To Get On Or Off Operating procedure
Moving Vehicles Operator competence
Prohibition of getting on/off moving
vehicles
Personnel Are Jolted Off Vehicle Operating procedure
During Starting, Stopping Or Operation Operator competence
Prohibition of persons riding on
vehicles other than in proper seating
arrangements
Personnel Are Thrown About In Vehicle Design of seating
Due To Rough Road Surface Design of vehicle
Maintenance of transport road surfaces
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Towed Units Become Uncoupled And Competence
Runaway Coupling design
Towed Units Become Uncoupled And
Runaway
Coupling procedure
Use of safety chains
Vehicle Strikes Roof/Rib Causing Fall Adequate rib clearance
Of Material Which Strikes Personnel Adequate rib support
Adequate roof clearance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Hydraulic oil hose failure releasing oil Competent tradesman
onto hot components
Incorrect hosing of engine components Maintenance schedule and system
Because Of Mobility Of Off-Track Adequate ventilation

Vehicles, Vehicle Passes Into E.R.Z. Allowable gas limits
For Which It Was Not Designed And Engine/motor cut-out interlocked to gas
Ignites Gas Accumulation sensors
Bypassing of safety systems Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Noise From Transport Vehicles Allowable noise levels and doses
Exceeds Allowable Limits Noise auditing
Vehicle design
Vehicle soundproofing
Vehicle Or Train Raises Respirable Adequate ventilation
Dust Into Air Allowable respirable dust levels
Dust suppression on transport roads
Battery Comes Loose During Competence
Operations And Strikes Personnel Or Correct fastening of battery to frame
Operator Equipment design
Battery Falls On Personnel While Battery handling procedure
Being Transferred At Charging Bay Competence
Use of correct equipment for battery
transfer
Electrolyte Leaks From Battery And Battery design
Contacts Personnel Battery housekeeping
Cell vent design
Charging procedure
Operating procedure
Fire On Battery Causes Explosion As for " fire" hazard- "battery to frame
Showering Personnel With Electrolyte earth fault" mechanism in this same
activity area
Fire On Battery Causes Explosion
Showering Personnel With Electrolyte
Emergency wash down provision

Mishap While Topping Batteries With Chemical register
Electrolyte Emergency wash down provision
Operating procedure for battery
maintenance
Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of Adequate ventilation
Combustible Dust Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
See under "Fire" hazard in this same
activity area
Fire In Presence Of Flammable Gas Adequate ventilation
From Coal Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
activity area
Fire In Presence Of Hydrogen Evolved Adequate ventilation of batteries under
From Batteries charge or standing
Adequate ventilation of battery in use
Design of charging stations
Design of equipment
Gas auditing
activity area
A Battery To Frame Or Earth Fault Battery design
Develops And Causes Major Arcing Competence
And Fire Fault detection devices
Fault isolation devices
Operating procedure
Control And/or Braking Register Banks Equipment design
Become Overheated Limitation of surface temperatures
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Over temperature cut offs
IRREGULARLY OR OVERLOADED Operating procedure
MATERIAL ON BELT FALLS OFF Operator competence
ALONG BELT LINE OR
F.S.V. OVERLOADS AT CAUSING
BELT Belt inspection
SPILLAGE WHICH ACCUMULATES Belt maintenance
AROUND IDLERS AND/OR RETURN Operating procedure
ROLLER AND IS IGNITED BY Operator competence
FRICTIONAL HEAT
Spillage housekeeping
F.S.V. STRIKES AND MISALIGNS Belt inspection
BELT/BOOT ENABLING FRICTIONAL Belt maintenance
RUBBING OF BELT TO IGNITE COAL Operating procedure
SPILLAGE
F.S.V. STRIKES AND MISALIGNS
BELT/BOOT ENABLING FRICTIONAL
RUBBING OF BELT TO IGNITE COAL
SPILLAGE Operator competence
Spillage housekeeping
LOADING ACTIVITIES CAUSE DUST Adequate ventilation
CONTAMINATION OF INTAKE TO Dust auditing
WORKING PLACES Dust suppression arrangements
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Inhalation Of Excessive Concentrations Adequate ventilation
Of Exhaust Fumes Allowable fume levels
Design of engine system
Fume auditing
Maintenance of engine system
Operating procedure
Fire On Unit In Cloud Of Flammable Adequate ventilation
Dust Allowable combustible dust levels
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
See also controls for the hazard "Fire
on equipment" in this same activity
area
Fire On Unit In Accumulation Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
See also controls for the hazard "Fire
on equipment" in this same activity
area
Escaping Fuel Contacts Hot Parts And Design of fuel system
Ignites Fire fighting equipment
Fuel cut off systems
Type of fuel
Inhalation Of Engine Exhaust Adequate ventilation
Particulates Allowable levels of particulate
emissions
Engine system design
Engine system maintenance
Exhaust filtration
Operating procedure
Particulate auditing
Crushed between equipment and wall No-Go Zones
Runover by vehicle Isolation of equipment

Hit by ejected component, oil, high Maintenance regime
pressure air/oil
Restricted zone and barriers
Collision avaoidance technology
Line of Fire
Positive Communication
Personnel Become Entangled In Cable changing procedure
Trailing Cable Reeling Mechanism Competence
Isolation procedure
Personnel Jammed Into Rib Or Competence
Supports By Trailing Cable Passing Operating procedure
Around
PersonnelCorner
Struck By Cable And/or Competence
Anchorage Unit When Anchorage Operating procedure for cable
Points Fails anchorage
Personnel Tripped, Thrown Or Struck Competence
By Cable Whip As Reeling Mechanism Operating procedure
Starts Operator competence
Pre-start warnings
Procedure for working in proximity of
trailing cables
Faulty Cable Allows Contact With Live Cable design and selection
Conductors Cable repairs
Cable testing, inspection and
maintenance
Inductive Charge On Cable Causes Cable design and selection
Shock
Major Earth Fault Causes Hazardous Earth fault limitation
Touch Potentials
Arc In Enclosure In Presence Of Cloud Adequate ventilation
Of Flammable Dust Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
Enclosure design
Enclosure maintenance
Fire In Presence Of Cloud Of Adequate ventilation
Flammable Dust Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression
See also controls for hazard "Fire" in
this same activity area
Arc In Electrical Enclosure In Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Flammable Gas Allowable gas levels
Enclosure design
Arc In Electrical Enclosure In
Accumulation Of Flammable Gas
Enclosure maintenance
Gas auditing
Fire In Presence Of Accumulation Of Adequate ventilation
Flammable Gas Allowable gas levels
Gas auditing
See also controls for hazard "Fire" in
Inductive Sparking From Cable In Adequate ventilation
Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas levels
Design of cable and selection
Gas auditing
Arc On Trailing Cable Ignites Adjustment of reeler
Flammable Material In Vicinity Cable maintenance/testing
Cable protection devices
Competence
Design of cable
Fault protection devices
Maintenance of machine
Operating procedure
Excess Trailing Cable In Use But Competence
Stored In Loops On Floor Allows Fire fighting equipment
Excessive Heat Build Up Operating procedure for Trailing
Cables
Panel housekeeping
Too Many Laps On Cable Reel Causes Competence
Heat Build Up Fire fighting equipment
Machine housekeeping
Operating procedure for Trailing
Cables
Driver/Shunter Injured Due To Impact Adequate clearances from objects in
With Objects In Path Of Haulage and adjacent to path of haulage
Adequate lighting
Auditing of haulageways
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Driver/Shunter Injured Due To Impact Adequate rib clearance
With Roof And Or Rib Material Adequate rib support
Adequate roof clearance
Auditing of haulageways
Operating procedure
Driver/Shunter Injured From Collision Adequate lighting
With Other Rake On Line Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of block control system
Provision of double track
Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Operating procedure
Due To Excessive Speed Operator competence
Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Adequate rib support
Due To Objects On Track Adequate roof support
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Track condition auditing
Track maintenance
Driver/Shunter Injured From Derailment Operating procedure
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 Failure Brake maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Design of system to suite grades
Runaway Caused By Operation On Load limits
Excessive Gradients 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 Overloading Operating procedure
And/or Excessive Speed Operator competence
Speed limits
Driver/Shunter/Others Injured In Adequate standard of track
Runaway Caused By Track Locomotive maintenance
Deterioration (E.g.. Wet And Muddy Operating procedure
Conditions) Operator competence
Sanding systems
Track maintenance
Personnel Injured From Runaway Competence
Caused By Incorrect Coupling Or Coupling procedure
Coupling Failure Design of couplings
Maintenance of couplings
Operating procedure
Personnel Injured From Runaway Operator competence
Caused By Incorrect Shunting Shunter competence
Shunting procedure
Electrolyte Spillage From Traction Battery maintenance
Batteries Contacts Loco Operator/And Charging procedure
Or Shunter Clean up of spills of electrolyte
Design of battery
Design of battery vents
Electrolyte Spillage From Traction
Batteries Contacts Loco Operator/And
Or Shunter
Design of locomotive
Operating procedure
Explosion Of Traction Battery Showers See also controls for the Hazard -
Personnel With Electrolyte "Explosion of Gas" in this same activity
area
Fire On Locomotive In Presence Of Allowable combustible dust limits
Cloud Of Combustible Dust Combustible dust auditing
Dust Inertisation
Dust suppression on haulageways
See also controls for the Hazard - "Fire
on System" in this same activity area
Fire On Locomotive Ignites Adequate ventilation

Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas limits
Gas auditing
Fire On Locomotive Ignites Hydrogen Adequate ventilation of batteries during
From Traction Batteries operation
Design of batteries and vents
Gas auditing
Arcs Occur Along Rail On Trolley Wire Avoidance of rail return
Systems Using Rail Returns, Igniting Clean up of flammable material along
Flammable Material rails
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
Braking Or Control Resistor Banks On Design of braking system
Electric Locomotive Overheat And High temperature cut offs
Ignite Flammable Material Limitation of surface temperature
Operating procedure
Internal Combustion Engine Fuel Leaks Cleanup of fuel spillages
And Is Ignited By An Ignition Source Design of fuel system
Maintenance of fuel system
Selection of fuel
Internal Combustion Engine On Engine maintenance
Locomotive Overheats And Ignites Fire fighting equipment
Contacting Flammable Material High temperature cutoffs
Limits on surface temperature
Locomotive housekeeping
Internal Combustion Engine On Fire fighting equipment
Locomotive Throws Sparks Through Internal combustion exhaust system
Exhaust Which Ignite Flammable design
Material Maintenance of exhaust system
Provision of flametraps
Traction Battery Develops An Earth Or Design of battery
Frame Fault And Arcs Igniting Fault detection devices
Flammable Material Fault isolation devices
Trolley Wire System In Short Circuited Design of trolley wire system
Due To Roof Falls Or Cross Contact Of Fault detection devices
Any Form, Causing Arcing Which Fault shutdown devices
Ignites Flammable Material
Personnel Are Exposed To Excessive Allowable noise levels/doses
Noise From Loco/Rake Design of system
Noise auditing
Soundproofing of loco
Fumes From Loco Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation
Engine Contaminate Air Breathed By Allowable fume levels
Personnel Design of engine
Design of exhaust system
Fume auditing
Maintenance of exhaust system
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Internal Combustion Engine F.S.V. Adequate ventilation
Loading/Unloading Contaminates Air Allowable fume levels
With Exhaust Fumes Competence
Fume auditing
Operating procedure
Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Miners) Adequate loading ramp
Slew Off Rail Cars As They Are Being Anchorage of rail car
Loaded Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent Competence
Personnel Loading procedure
Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Being Block anchorage arrangements
Unloaded Using Rope And Tackle Location of personnel
Systems Cause Rope Block Or Anchor Maintenance of ropes and tackle
Failure With Flying Rope Striking
Personnel
Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Being
Unloaded Using Rope And Tackle
Systems Cause Rope Block Or Anchor
Failure With Flying Rope Striking Rope and tackle unloading procedure
Personnel
Slinging and lifting procedure
Loose Material (E.G. Timber) Rills Off Competence
Load Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Securing arrangements
Material Being Manually Handled From Competence
Carrier Is Mishandled And Dropped, Manual handling procedure
Striking Personnel
Material Is Wrongly Slung From F.S.V. Competence
And Falls Free, Striking Personnel Maintenance of slings
Selection of slings
Slinging/lifting procedure
Material/Equipment Is Knocked From Competence
Carrier By F.S.V. Unit Attempting To Location of personnel
Unload It, Striking Personnel Operating procedure
Material/Equipment Overloads F.S.V. Brake maintenance
Braking System And Unit Runs Away, Brake system design
Load limits
Operating procedure
Material/Equipment Overloads F.S.V. Competence
Which Drops It, Striking Personnel Load limits
Operating procedure
Material/Equipment Slung From F.S.V. Competence
Swings As F.S.V. Moves, Striking Location of personnel
Slinging procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib Or Competence
Carrier As F.S.V. Manoeuvres To Location of personnel
Unload/Load Material/ Equipment Operating procedure
Operation Of F.S.V. Loading/Unloading Adequate ventilation
Contaminates Air With Respirable Dust Allowable respirable dust limits
Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Attempt To Lift Excessively Competence
Heavy Material Or Carry It Manual handling procedure
While Carrying Material Personnel Competence
Stumble Or Slip, Changing Weight Manual handling procedure
Distribution And Causing
Monorail, Grippers Strain
Or Suspension Fails Competence
Under Load And Allows Equipment To Design of support system
Fall On Personnel Design of system
Load limits
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Into Rib By Adequate rib clearance
Suspended Load As Monorail Operates Competence
Personnel Are Jammed Into Rib By
Suspended Load As Monorail Operates
Design of system
Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Traction System Or Anchorage System Braking and anchorage competence
Fails Allowing Equipment To Slide Competence
Freely Down Dip Of Monorail, Striking Design of system
Personnel
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Caught Between Moving Competence
Drift Rope And Rollers Prohibition of crossing moving ropes
Personnel Are Dragged And/or Run Competence
Over By Drift Rake When Attempting Embarkation procedure
To Get On Or Off Moving Rake Prohibition of embarkation/
disembarkation unless rake is at rest
Personnel Are Guillotined By Cage Competence
While Attempting To Get On Or Off Embarkation procedure
Moving Cage Signalling/communications
Personnel Fall Into Shaft At Entrances Competence
Embarkation procedure
Minimal clearances between cage and
landings
Provision of shaft gates
Passing Personnel Become Entangled Adequate lighting
In Pick-Up Loader As It Operates
Competence
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Provision of passage for personnel
Personnel Jammed Between Loader Adequate lighting
And Shuttle Car Or Stockpile And Competence
Inbye Car Operating procedure
Operator competence
Personnel Struck By Rib Fall While Adequate rib support in passage area,
Passing Loader/Stockpile Or Operating operation area
Loader Operating procedure
Personnel Unable To Escape Roof/Rib Adequate rib support
Falls On Inbye Side Of Loader As Adequate roof support
Escape Way Is Blocked Operating procedure
Provision of escape passage for
personnel
Personnel Unable To Properly Handle Competence
Materials Past Loader And Stockpile Manual handling procedure
On Floor Causing Consequent Injuries Operating procedure
Provision of passage for personnel
Backfill operations into open stope Stop Block
without safety berm or device
Safety Berm
Remote Operations
Geotechnical assessment
Floor Stockpile Impedes Adequate Gas auditing
Ventilation Of Area Inbye Of It Operating procedure
System design
Dust From Pick-Up Operation Adequate ventilation
Contaminates Intake To Face Allowable dust limits
Personnel Dust suppression
Operating procedure
Fire On Haulage Contaminates Intake Adequate ventilation
Air To Other Workplaces With Design of ventilation system
Irrespirable Fumes Fume detection/alarm systems
Prevention of fire
Provision of self rescuers
Separate ventilation of haulage roads
Personnel Become Entangled In Skip Competence
Tippler Equipment Design of tippler
Operating procedure
Personnel Caught Between Moving Communications
Skips While Coupling Or Uncoupling Competence
Them Coupling/uncoupling procedure
Personnel Caught Between Skips Competence
While Attempting To Pass, As The Operating procedure
Skips Move Prohibition of personnel passing
between skips in rake
Personnel Fall Into Skip Dumping Bins Competence
Or Bunkers Design of bunkers
Guarding of bunker entrances
Operating procedure
Personnel Jammed Between Rakes Of Competence
Skips On By-Pass Shunts Operating procedure
Restriction of personnel between rakes
Personnel Jammed Between Rib And Adequate walkway(s) beside track

Skip (clearance)
Competence
Operating procedure
Restriction of personnel in
haulageways
Warning signs in tight places
Personnel Struck By De-Railed Skip Design of system
Limitations of personnel on haulage
roads
Operating procedure
Personnel Struck By De-Railed Skip
Speed restrictions
Track housekeeping
Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Struck By Runaway Skip Braking procedure
Coupling procedure
Design of track
Limitation of personnel on haulage
road
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-Railing Re-railing procedure
Shunter/Setrider Falls From Moving Competence
Rake And Is Run Over Shunting/setriding procedure
Shunter/Setrider Gives Wrong Signal Communications procedure
And He Or Others Are Crushed Or Run Competence
Down By Rake Movement Operating procedure
Operator competence
Shunter/Setrider Slips, Trips And Falls Competence
In Front Of Moving Skip And Is Run Housekeeping in work area
Over Shunting/setriding procedure
Shunter/Setrider/Others Have Clothing Adequate clearance in walkways
Entangled In Rake And Are Dragged beside haulage
By It Avoidance of loose clothing
Clothing in good repair
Competence
Operating procedure
Runaway Or Skips In Motion Strike Adequate roof clearance on haulage
And Dislodge Roof Supports Causing roads
Fall Which Blocks Airway Adequate roof support
Alternative airways
Design of haulage
Operating procedure
Runaway Or Skips In Motion Raise Adequate ventilation
Dust Cloud And Strike Electrical Allowable combustible dust levels
Equipment Causing Sparks Or Arcs Care in placement of cables and
And/or Runaway Skips Raise Dust electrical equipment in haulage roads
Cloud On Impact And Also Cause
Incendive Sparks
Design of skips to minimise dust and
coal spillage
Dust Inertisation in roads
And/or Runaway Skips Raise Dust
Cloud On Impact And Also Cause
Incendive Sparks
Good standard of track

Operating procedure
Overloading restrictions
Protection of electrical equipment
Restriction of ventilation velocity in
haulage roads
Selection of materials for skips and
other objects in haulage roads
Flammable Gas Is Evolved From Coal Adequate ventilation of haulage ways
In Skips So As To Create Explosive and shunts
Atmosphere In Haulage Way Or Allowable gas limits
Shunts And Ignition Source Is Present Control of ignition sources
(Also Contaminates Intake To Other
Gas auditing
Places)
Gas pre-drainage of coal to limit gas
evolution in mined coal
Operating procedure
Runaway Skip Causes Incendive Adequate ventilation
Sparks In Presence Of Gas Upon Allowable gas levels
Collision Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Selection of materials for skips and
other objects in haulage roads
Runaway Skip Strikes Electrical Adequate ventilation
Equipment In Accumulation Of Gas Allowable gas levels
And Causes Sparks Or Arcs Care in placement of cables and
electrical equipment in haulage roads
Gas auditing
Operating procedure
Overheated Bearings Ignite Flammable Operating procedure
Material Such As Lubricant Or Coal Skip design
Dust Skip maintenance
Rake Or Runaway Strikes Electric Design of electrical equipment
Equipment Or Cables Causing Arcing Earth fault limitation
Which Ignites Flammable Materials Fire fighting equipment at electrical
installations
Housekeeping in area of electrical
equipment
Operating procedure
Overcurrent protection
Operation Of Haulage Creates Dust Adequate ventilation
Which Contaminates Intake Air Allowable respirable dust limits
Design of skips to minimise dust and
coal spillage
Operation Of Haulage Creates Dust
Which Contaminates Intake Air

Good standard of track
Operating procedure
Overloading restrictions
Restriction of ventilation velocity in
haulage roads
Personnel Suffer Sprains Or Strains Competence
While Re-Railing Skips Re-railing procedure
Shunter Suffers Sprain/Strain While Competence
Coupling/Uncoupling Skips Coupling design
Coupling/uncoupling procedure
Shunter/Setrider Slips Or Trips While Adequate lighting
Carrying Out Duties 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
Fume monitoring
maintenance
Operating procedure
Brake Failure On Locomotive Resulting Competence
In Runaway Which Strikes Personnel 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
Couplings Fail Or Decouple In Use Competence
Allowing Loaded Cars To Runaway, Coupling design
Striking Personnel Coupling maintenance
Operating procedure
Track installation
Track maintenance
Greasy Or Wet Track Conditions Competence
Cause A Skidding Runaway Striking Load limits
Sander maintenance
Greasy Or Wet Track Conditions
Cause A Skidding Runaway Striking
Personnel
Speed limits
Track installation
Track maintenance
Incorrect Shunting Procedure On Competence
Grades Cause A Runaway Which Shunting procedures
Strikes Personnel Use of blocking shoes
Load And/or Gradient Are Too Much Competence
For Locomotive Braking Capacity Design of brakes (park and run)
Resulting In Runaway Which Strikes Gradient limits
Personnel Load limits
Maintenance of brakes
Operating procedure
Sander maintenance
Speed limits
Competence
Operating procedure
Protective enclosure for operation and
shunter
Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib By Competence
Derailment Due To Poor Trackwork Or Operating procedure
Material On Track Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib By Adequate clearance for loads
Large Overhanging Or Protruding Approach warning devices
Loads Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Against Rib Or Adequate clearances
Face As Cars Are Located In Shunts Competence
Shunting procedure
Personnel Are Jammed Between Cars Competence
When Train Moves Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Prohibition of crossing trains
Signalling, communications
Personnel Are Jammed Or Struck By Competence
Derailment Due To Excessive Speed Operating procedure
Speed limits
Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Are Struck By Material Loading procedure
Falling From Cars In Motion Operating procedure
Securing of loads
Speed limits
Trackwork installation
Trackwork maintenance
Personnel Are Struck By Cars Which Blocking shoes
Were Parked At Track End But Which Car parking procedure
Roll Over The Track End
Personnel Are Struck By Cars Which
Were Parked At Track End But Which
Roll Over The Track End Competence
Spragging props
Track end buffers
Use Of Drop warwicks
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate rib support
Material Caused By Derailed Train Adequate roof clearance
Dislodging Roof/Rib Supports Adequate roof support
Competence
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Track installation
Track maintenance
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Adequate/rib clearance for loads
Material Caused By Large Loads Competence
Striking Roof/Rib Operating procedure
Rib support
Roof support
Personnel Are Struck By Runaway Of Competence
Heavy Load Hauled By Multiple Multiple locomotive operating
Locomotives Through Breakdown Of procedure
Communications Between Locomotives Signalling/communications
In Group
Locomotive Or Load Strikes Cables Or Competence
Electrical Equipment And Becomes Earth leakage and fault protection
Live (Either Normal Motion Or As Location of cable equipment
Runaway) Operating procedure
Fire On Train In Presence Of Explosive Adequate ventilation
Dust Cloud Allowable combustible dust limits
Dust Inertisation
See also controls for Hazard - "Fire" in
Locomotive Or Load Strikes Cables Or Adequate ventilation
Electrical Equipment Causing Major Combustible dust auditing
Arc Which Ignites Dust Cloud (Either Combustible dust levels
Normal Motion Or Runaway Condition) Competence
Dust Inertisation
Location of cables/equipment
Operating procedure
Runaway Crashing At Track End Adequate ventilation
Raises Dust Cloud And Causes Sparks Combustible dust auditing
Competence
Dust Inertisation
Operating procedure
Fire On Train In Presence Of Gas Adequate ventilation
Gas auditing
Fire On Train In Presence Of Gas
See also controls for Hazard - "Fire" in

Operation Of Internal Combustion Adequate ventilation
Engine Of Locomotive In Presence Of Allowable gas limits
Gas Competence
Engine cut out interlocked to gas
sensors
Gas auditing
High temperature cut-outs
Inlet/exhaust flame traps
Operating procedure
Arc Fault On Traction Battery Causes Battery design
General Fire Battery maintenance
Battery to frame and earth fault
Competence
detection and cut out equipment
Operating procedure
Due To Loads Imposed And Braking Competence
Requirements Control Resister Banks Electric brake and resister design
On Electric Locomotives Overheat Gradient limits
Igniting Flammable Material Load limits
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Temperature cut outs
Temperature limits
Due To Loads Imposed Locomotive Competence
Engines/ Motors Become Overheated Engine design
And Ignite Flammable Material Engine maintenance
Gradient limits
Load limits
Motor design
Motor maintenance
Operating procedure
Temperature cut outs
Temperature limits
Excessive Loads/Speeds Causes Brake design
Overheating Of Brakes On Locomotive Brake maintenance
Which Ignites Flammable Material Competence
Load limits
Operating procedure
Speed limits
Temperature limits
Locomotive Or Load Strikes Cable Or Adequate clearances
Other Electrical Equipment Causing Competence
Arcs/Sparks Which Ignite Flammable Fault protection
Material (Either Normal Motion, Location of cables and equipment
Runaway Or Derailment Condition)
Operating procedure
Noise From Haulage Exceeds Allowable noise levels and doses
Allowable Noise Levels And Doses Design of haulage system
Maintenance of haulage system
Noise monitoring
Operation Of Haulage System Raises Adequate ventilation
Respirable Dust Into Intake Air Allowable respirable dust limits
Dust suppression on haulage roads
Locomotive Or Vehicle Internal Adequate ventilation
Combustion Engine Or Groups Of Allowable fume levels
Them Contaminate Air With Exhaust Fume auditing
Fumes Internal combustion engine design
maintenance
Internal combustion exhaust system
design
Internal combustion exhaust system
maintenance
Body Parts Strike Rib Or Roof During Adequate clearances
Operation Of Transport Design of transport vehicles
Protective enclosures for personnel
Brakes Fail On Steep Gradient Brake design
Causing Runaway And/or Crash Brake maintenance
Emergency braking system
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Speed limits
Couplings Between Transport Vehicles Competence
Fail Or Uncouple Allowing Runaway Coupling design
Coupling procedure
Derailment Of Transport Vehicle Adequate rib support
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Speed limits to suit track
Track installation
Track maintenance
Jolting During Starting Or Stopping Or Operating competence
From Track Causes Personnel To Fall Operating procedure
From Vehicle
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 Over Competence
While Attempting To Get On Or Off Operating procedure
Transport In Motion Signalling/communications
Personnel Are Struck By Falling Roof Adequate rib support
Or Rib Material Adequate roof support
Protective vehicle cabins
Transport Vehicles Or Train Collides Adequate lighting
With Other Vehicles Or Train On Same Block light systems
Line Marshalling control procedure
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Safe distances between units
Vehicle Runs Off Track End Operating procedure
Operator competence
Track end warning signs
Arc Fault Occurs On Traction Battery Battery design
Battery maintenance
Battery to frame and earth fault
detectors
Fault cut outs
Self rescuers
Brakes On Vehicle Or Locomotive Brake design
Overheat, Igniting Flammable Material Brake maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Self rescuers
Speed limits
Vehicle/locomotive housekeeping
Control Register Banks Overheat, Fire fighting equipment
Igniting Flammable Material High temperature cut outs
Operating Temperature limits
Resistor area housekeeping
Resistor design
Use Of Self rescuers
Internal Combustion Engine Or Motor Engine/motor housekeeping
On Locomotive Or Vehicle Overheats, Fire fighting equipment
Igniting Flammable Material High temperature cut-outs
Internal Combustion Engine Or Motor
On Locomotive Or Vehicle Overheats,
Igniting Flammable Material
maintenance
Motor design
Motor maintenance
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Self rescuers
Speed limits
Temperature limits
Noise From Transport Vehicles Allowable noise levels and doses
Exceeds Allowable Limits Noise auditing
Vehicle design
Vehicle soundproofing
Vehicle Or Train Raises Respirable Adequate ventilation
Dust Into Air Allowable respirable dust levels
Dust suppression on transport roads
Equipment On Sleds Fall Off Them Correct securing of equipment
Striking Personnel Design of system
Operating procedure
Adequate clearance
Competence
Operating procedure
Personnel Become Entangled In Sleds Competence
As They Are Moved Operating procedure
Pre-start warning
Sleds In Motion Jam Personnel To Rib Adequate clearance
Competence
Operating procedure
System Overloads And Breaks Winch Competence
Anchorage Allowing Winch To Design of system
Suddenly Move Striking Or Jamming Location of personnel
Personnel Method of anchorage
Operating procedure
Overload cut-outs on winch
System Overloads Breaking Winch Competence
Rope Which Flies And Strikes Design of system
Personnel (Couplings May Also Snap) Location of personnel
Maintenance of couplings
Maintenance of ropes
Operating procedure
Overload cut-outs on winch
Selection of couplings
Selection of ropes
System Overloads Where Anchorage Adequate roof support
Is By Staker Prop To Roof And This
Disturbs Roof Support Causing Roof
Fall, And/or Flying Staker Prop Which
Strikes Personnel
System Overloads Where Anchorage
Is By Staker Prop To Roof And This Competence
Disturbs Roof Support Causing Roof Design of system
Fall, And/or Flying Staker Prop Which Location of personnel
Strikes Personnel
Operating procedure
Couplings Fail And Allow Free Fall To Coupling design
Pit Bottom In Inclined Shaft Coupling selection
Load limits
Operating procedure
Provision of safety chains
Load Causes Rope Or Suspension Load limits
Gear Failure And Allows Free Fall To Maintenance of ropes
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 System Brake design
And Runaway To Pit Bottom Occurs Brake maintenance
Competence
Load limits
Operating procedure
Operating speed limits
Load Lurches While In Motion And Adequate strength of lining and shaft
Strikes Shaft Lining/Furnishings support
Causing General Collapse Competence
Operating procedure
Securing of load
Personnel Are Jammed Against Walls Adequate load clearances
Of Inclined Shaft By Load (Normal Prohibition of personnel in drift when
Speed Or Runaway Condition) heavy loads are being moved
Securing of load
Operating procedure
Rough Track Or Material On Track Coupling design
Causes De-Coupling Of Load And Operating procedure
Free Fall To Pit Bottom In Inclined Operating speed limits
Shaft Provision of safety chains
Track installation
Track maintenance
Material/Equipment Runs Away And Competence
Falls Into Shaft Operating procedure
Provision of catch points in rail systems
at shaft entrance
Provision of shaft safety gates
Personnel Are Bumped Into Shaft, Adequate clearances
Jammed Or Crushed As Material Or Competence
Equipment Is Loaded Into Cage Or Operating procedure
Slung In Shaft Provision of shaft safety gates
Use of harnesses
Personnel Caught By Unexpected Communications/signalling
Load Movement Due To Wrong Signals
Given
Personnel Caught By Unexpected
Load Movement Due To Wrong Signals Competence
Given Operating procedure
Slinging In Shaft Is Faulty And Allows Competence
Material/Equipment To Fall Maintenance of slinging 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 Or Adequate clearance for load
Equipment And Becomes Live Earth leakage and fault protection
Location of cables and equipment
Operating procedure
Load Strikes Electrical Cables Causing Adequate clearance for load
Arc Which Ignites Flammable Material Location of cables
Operating procedure
Second means of egress
Couplings Between Cars In Drift Rake Coupling design
Fall Or Decouple Coupling maintenance
Coupling procedure
Track installation
Track maintenance
Derailed Drift Rake Causes Collapse Adequate rib support
Of Roof Or Ribs Adequate roof support
Maintenance of drift cars
Track installation
Track maintenance
Winding procedure
Winding speed limits
Derailment Of Drift Rake Maintenance of drift cars
Track installation
Track maintenance
Winding procedure
Winding speed limits
Excessive Winding Acceleration Injures Acceleration limits
Personnel In Cage Controller maintenance
Controller settings
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Large Loads (E.G. Continuous Miners) Adequate loading ramp
Slew Off Rail Cars As They Are Being Anchorage of rail car
Loaded Jamming Or Crushing Adjacent Competence
Personnel Loading procedure
Large Loads (E.G. Driveheads) Being Block anchorage arrangements
Unloaded Using Rope And Tackle Location of personnel
Systems Cause Rope Block Or Anchor Maintenance of ropes and tackle
Failure With Flying Rope Striking Rope and tackle unloading procedure
Personnel
Slinging and lifting procedure
Material Falls Down Shaft Striking Adequate enclosure of cage
Personnel In Cage Brace procedure
Protective shield on top of cage
Shaft maintenance
Material From Roof Or Rib Strikes Adequate rib support
Personnel On Rake Adequate roof support
cabins
Overwind Breaks Rope Or Detaches Controller settings
Cage Of Personnel Allowing It To Fall Decking speed limits
Down Shaft (Or Rake In Drift) Operator competence
Pit top cage arresters
Winding procedure
Overwind Crashes Cage Of Personnel Controller settings
(Or Rake) Into Pit Bottom Decking speed limits
Operator competence
Pit bottom buffers
Winding procedure
Personnel Fall Off Rake To Floor Competence
Design of transport vehicle
Proper protection of personnel
Personnel In Cars Or Cages Are Struck Prohibition of winding personnel with
By Moving Material/ Equipment In bulky material in same conveyance
Same Conveyance During Wind
Personnel In Drift Rakecars Are Struck Adequate enclosure and/or adequate

By Brushing Against Close Roof Or Rib clearances for cars
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 Rake Automatic retardation braking
Controller settings
Dump brake systems on rake
Gripper systems for guides
Operator competence
Rope maintenance
Rope selection
Suspension gear selection
Winding procedure
Cage Strikes Buntons Or Walling Controller settings

Causing Collapse Which Blocks Shaft Design of shaft and lining
Operator competence
Provision of guides
Winding procedure
Skip Comes Loose During Wind Controller settings
Causing Collapse Which Blocks Shaft Design of cages to provide skip
location and locking arrangements
Design of shaft and lining
Operator competence
Provision of guides
Winding procedure
At Surface Brace Personnel Fall Into Brace operating procedure

Shaft Competence
Guarding of shaft entrances by
automatic shaft gates
At Surface Brace Skips Run Into Open Competence
Shaft And Fall, Possibly Causing Pit bottom safety area
Consequent Destruction And Fall Of Provision of automatic shaft gates
Furnishings Lining And Cages Surface operating procedure
Brace Or Plat Personnel Become Competence
Jammed In Decking Equipment Or Design of decking equipment
Between Skips During Decking Guarding of equipment
Operating procedure
Cage Strikes Keps At Intermediate Competence
Level During Wind Causing Material Interlocking of keps with winder
And/or Cage To Fall To Pit Bottom Operating procedure for keps
Prohibition of keps at intermediate
levels
Cages Collide In Mid Shaft Causing Guide maintenance
Fall Of Material To Pit Bottom Operator competence
Provision and design of guides
Winding procedure
Cages Collide With Shaft Walling Adequate shaft clearances

Material Causing Fall Of Material To Pit Auditing of shaft condition
Bottom Guide maintenance
Operator competence
Cages Collide With Shaft Walling
Material Causing Fall Of Material To Pit
Bottom
Provision of guides
Winding procedure
During Wind Skips Move In Cage Competence
Contacting Shaft Walls, Buntons Etc. Decking procedure
Allowing Material To Fall To Pit Bottom Design of cages to provide skip
Or In Worst Case Causing Rope location and locking arrangements
Failure And Fall Of Cage
Operator competence
Safety area at pit bottom during winds
Winding procedure
Wind Begins With Skip Only Partly In Communication/signalling
Cage Causing It To Strike Inset Roof Competence
Resulting In Collapse Of Inset Interlocking of shaft gates and keps
with winder
Operating procedure
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Winding Rope Fails Allowing Fall Of Operator competence
Cage To Pit Bottom Rope maintenance
Winder controller settings
Winding acceleration limits
Winding load limits
Winding procedure
Rope Or Suspension Gear Failure Adequate ventilation
Allows Cage To Fall Raising Sparks Allowable dust levels
And Combustible Dust Cloud Allowable gas levels
Dust Inertisation
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Rope maintenance
gear
Winding procedure
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And Adequate ventilation
Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Allowable combustible dust levels
Causing Arc Which Throws Up Allowable gas levels
Combustible Dust Cloud From Combustible dust auditing
Deposited Dust
Competence
Decking procedure
Skip Comes Loose In Cage And
Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft
Causing Arc Which Throws Up
Combustible Dust Cloud From
Deposited Dust
Design of cages to provide skip

Dust Inertisation
Gas auditing
Location of electrical cables in shaft
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Allowable combustible dust levels
Incendive Sparks In Dust Cloud Allowable gas levels
Competence
Decking procedure
Dust Inertisation
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Rope Failure Allows Cage To Fall Adequate ventilation
Causing Showers Of Sparks Either Allowable gas levels
From Guides Or At Collision Point In Gas auditing
Presence Of Gas Operator competence
Rope maintenance
Winding load limits
Winding procedure
Strikes Object In Shaft Causing Allowable gas levels
Incendive Sparks In Presence Of Gas Competence
Decking procedure
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Allowable gas levels
Causing Arcs And Sparks Competence
Decking procedure
Gas auditing
Operator competence
Winding procedure
Cage Strikes Electrical Cable In Shaft Location of electrical cables in shaft
Which Arcs And Ignites Flammable Maintenance of guides
Material Such As Timberwork Protection of electrical cables
Provision of guides
Winding procedure
Skip Comes Loose During Wind Competence
Striking Electrical Cable Which Arcs Decking procedure
And Ignites Flammable Material Design of cages to provide skip
Protection of electrical cables
Provision of guides
Excessive Noise Levels And Doses Are Winding procedure
Caused By Decking Operations Allowable noise levels and doses
Design of decking equipment
Noise auditing
Dust From Winding Operation Protective equipment
Contaminates Intake Air Adequate ventilation
Allowable respirable dust levels
Design of cages and skips
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Mine Vent & Gas D
Air flow control Air flow control

(goaves and wastes) (coal faces)
Auxiliary fan Auxiliary fan

(multiple unit exhausting) (push / pull system)
Booster fan
Brattice use
(multiple units)
Gas drainage Main fan reversal
Parallel fan operation Parallel fan operation

(at one shaft) (at different locations)
Surface fan operation Ventilation ducting
Sub activity Risks

Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes Enhancement Of Risk Initiation Of
Air Flow control - Goaves and Wastes Risk Of Gas Explosion
Air Flow control -Coal Faces Inadequate Control Of Coal Dust

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

Flammable Gas
Air Flow control -Coal Haulage ways Risk Of Combustible Dust Explosion
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 Excessive Temperature And Humidity

Of Intake Air
Air Flow control -General Ignition Or Enhancement Of
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 comtrol - General Entrapment
Air Flow control -General System Fails To Provide Adequate Air

Flow And Distribution
Air Flow control -Working Locations Asphyxiation, Poisoning
Air Flow control -Working Locations Eye Injuries
Air Flow control -Working Locations Heat Exhaustion Effects On Personnel

At Location
Air Flow control -Working Locations Lung Damage

Air Flow control -Working Locations Lung Damage
Air Flow control -Working Locations Risk Of Explosion Due To Presence Of

Flammable Gas
Auxiliary Fan Multiple Units Fan System Results In Recirculation

Exhausting in same Panel With Consequent Dangerous Rise In
Gas Content
Auxiliary Fan Push/Pull System Recirculation Causing Dangerous

Operation Increase In Gas Content
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Fan Malfunction Causes Fire On And
Operation At Installation Site
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Fans Causes Recirculation Of Face Air
Operation With Rise In Gas Content And Risk To
Face Personnel
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Formation Of Potentially Explosive

Operation Returns
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Hearing Damage

Operation
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Exhausting Ignition of Gas

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

Operation Damage Or Destruction Of Fan
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Forcing Lung Damage To Underground

Operation Personnel
Auxiliary Fan Single Unit Forcing Sudden Rise In Gas Concentration On

Operation Fan Stoppage
Booster Fan, Single Fan Operation Fire In Fan Installation
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, Multiple Fans at One Risk To Underground Personnel Due

Location Operation To Fan Malfunction
Booster Fan, Multiple Fans at One Risk To Underground Personnel Due
Location Operation To System Malfunction
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 Rapid Spread Of Fire
Brattice use Risk Of Explosion
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
ignition or explosion
Environmental Monitoring Risk of injury to personnel due to
ignition or explosion
Fan Construction Asphyxiation Of Assembly Personnel
Fan Construction Burn Injuries To Personnel
Fan Construction Crushing, Contusion And Fracture

Fan Construction Electrocution
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 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 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

Drainage Ranges
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
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 Explosion Of Flammable Gas During

Construction
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 Operations at Different Risk To Underground Personnel Due
Locations 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
Stoppings Crushing, Contusion And Fracture
Stoppings Stoppings Are Potential Fire Hazards

In Themselves
Stoppings Stoppings Fail To Adequately Control

Air Flow
Surface Fan Operation Hearing Damage

Surface Fan Operation Hearing Damage
Surface Fan Operation Risk To Underground Personnel Due

To Complete Failure Of Fan

To Failure Of Fan To Perform
Adequately
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)
Ventilation Ducting Crushing, Contusion, Fracture, Slips,

Trips, And Sprain Injuries To Personnel
Ventilation Ducting Ducting Fails To Provide Adequate

Flow
Ventilation Ducting Risk Of Explosion

Mine Vent & Gas Drainage
riate controls.
Air flow control Air flow control

(Coal Haulage ways) (General)
Auxiliary fan Auxiliary fan

(single unit exhausting) (single unit forcing)
Environmental
Control of heatings
monitoring
Main forcing fan

Outburst zone ventilation
operation
Scrubbers and extractors Seals
Inspections

Pressure Gradients Over Goaf Enables Do not use bleeder systems
Access Of Oxygen But Allows Heat Inert goaves
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
Sluggish Or Poorly Controlled Inspection/auditing of conditions in
Ventilation Of Unused Workings unused but ventilated workings
Provides Oxygen But Allows Heat Build Provision of adequate control for
Up ventilation in unused workings
Provision of adequate flows to
dissipate heat
Sealing of unused workings
Gas From Goaf Migrates From Goaf Automatic equipment shutdown when
Edge Into Active Working Areas (Due T.L.V.'s are exceeded
To Barometric Or Other Causes) 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
Sluggish Or Poorly Controlled Inspection/auditing of conditions in
Ventilation Of Unused Workings Allows ventilated, unused workings
Formation Of Dead Spots Or Gas Provision of adequate flows in unused
Layering And The Accumulations Are workings
Capable Of Being Expelled Into Active
Provision of adequate ventilation
Workings By Roof Falls Or Other
controls in unused workings
Causes
Sealing of unused workings
Inadequate Velocity Profile At Face Correct location of brattice intake
Correct location of ventilation duct
intake
Dust auditing
Operating procedure
Insufficient Airflow To Dilute And Dust auditing
Remove Dust Dust suppression arrangements on
coal production equipment
Operating procedure
Provide adequate flow
Inadequate Velocity Profile At Face Correct location of brattice intake
Causes Localised Concentrations Or Correct location of vent duct intake
Layering Flammable gas auditing
Operating procedure
Provide adequate flow
Provision of auxiliary circulation
devices such as on board fans and
scrubbers and venturi dissipaters
Ventilation System Draws Gas From Care in use of auxiliary fans in
Goaf Edge Over Face Equipment In extraction panels
Extraction Panels Correct location of brattice intakes
Correct location of temporary brattice
stoppings
Correct location of ventilation duct
intake
Flammable gas auditing
Operating procedure
Airflow In Coal Haulage Ways Picks Up Combustible dust auditing Inertisation
And Distributes Coal Dust Through of deposited coal dust in workings
Workings Controls to limit air velocity in haulage
ways
Airflow In Coal Haulage Ways Picks Up
And Distributes Coal Dust Through
Workings
Dust suppression on haulage

operations
Segmentation of haulage ways from
other intake airways
Use of homotropal ventilation for
haulageways
Failure Event In Sealed Area Blows Competence
Out Seals And Stopppings Provision of adequate seals to resist
Contaminating Inbye Intakes failure
Provision of emergency fresh air supply
bases
Provision of noxious gas detection and
alarm systems
Provision of oxygen self rescuers
System auditing
Failure To Generate Adequate Intake Provision of an intake and return air
Flow path to each location requiring
ventilation
System auditing
System design
Internal Combustion Engine Exhausts Adequate flow to effect dilution
In Intakes Cause Excessive Internal combustion engine design
Concentration Of Contaminants Limitation on use of internal
combustion engines
System auditing
T.L.V.'s for internal combustion engine
exhaust contaminants
Noxious Gases From Old And Waste Division of mine into ventilation splits
Workings Or Goaves Contaminate Effective sealing of old and waste
Intake Air workings and goaves as soon as
possible after completion
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 Roadways In Effective temperature auditing
High Temperature Environment Humidity T.L.V.'s
Provision of adequate flow rates
Reduction of wetness of intake airways

High Ambient Surface Air Conditions Effective temperature auditing
Temperature T.L.V.'s
Intake Air Contaminated By Excessive Limitation of heat output by equipment
Heat Inflows From Equipment to airstream
Intake Air Contaminated By Excessive
Heat Inflows From Equipment

System auditing
Intake Air Contaminated By Excessive Provision of adequate flow rates
Heat Inflows From Strata Provision of air conditioning
System auditing
Excessive Pressure Differentials Care with use of bleeder and back
Imposed Across Goaves And Sealed return ventilation systems
Areas Integrity of seals
Mine layout design
Pressure equalisation arrangements for
goaf seals at risk of leakage
Reduction of overall pressure
differentials by provision of adequate
airways
Spontaneous combustion auditing
System auditing
Excessive Pressure Differentials Adequate pillar dimensions to prevent
Intakes To Returns Causing Air pillar crush between intakes/returns
Leakage Through Strata And Coal Adequate roof/rib support to prevent
excessive bed separation and establish
airflow paths
Close sealing of joints with coal
surfaces at control structure sites
Provision of adequate airway cross
sections to reduce pressure
differentials
Sealing of airway surfaces
Spontaneous combustion auditing
System auditing
High Intake Air Velocities Cause Mine design
Excessive Respirable Dust Pick-Up In Provision of adequate intake airway
Air Flow In Intake Airways cross sectional area to limit airflow
velocities to less than excess pick-up
velocity
Reduction/suppression of dust
deposition in intake roadways
Respirable dust T.L.V.'s
System auditing
Contamination By Gas From Nearby Face of sealed areas to be ventilated
Wastes, Goaves, Old Workings only by return air
Contamination By Gas From Nearby
Wastes, Goaves, Old Workings
Gas emitting old and waste workings to
be effectively sealed as soon as
practicable after completion
Intake airflow to travel free of old and
waste workings and goaves
Mine design
System auditing
Failure Event In Sealed Area Blows Provision of adequate seals to resist
Out Stopping And Seals Contaminating failure
In Bye Intakes 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 Provision of an intake and return air
Flow path to each location requiring
ventilation
System auditing
System design
Intake Flow Incapable Of Diluting Limitation of intake length
Intake Strata Emissions Mine layout design
Pre-drainage of gas from coal
seam/strata
Prescribed concentration T.L.V.'s
Provision of flanking returns
System auditing
High pressure differential across seals Design standards
and airlocks preventing egress
System audittting
Working alone procedures
Competent operators
Disruption To An Airway To One Face Provision of separate sputs to each
Results In Loss Of Flow To Entire working district
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 Locations Provision of regulators to balance
Starve Other Locations system flow regime
System auditing
System design
Excessive Leakage Through Stoppings Doors to be used only where access
Doors, And Overcasts between intakes and returns is required
Single doors to be self closing,

otherwise a double door air lock must
be used
Excessive Leakage Through Stoppings
Doors, And Overcasts
Structures to be soundly constructed

and minimise leakage
System auditing
Excessive Resistance Allows Flow Airways to be of adequate cross
Paths sectional area
System auditing
System design
Failure To Create Adequate Flow Path Provision of an intake and return air
Controls path to each location requiring
ventilation
System auditing
System design
Pressure Pulse Destroys Controls And Construction of stoppings, doors and
Allows Short Circuiting overcasts to be sound enough to resist
damage from pressure pulses from
normal falls of ground
Regulators Wrongly Adjusted Competence
Only competent personnel to adjust
regulators
System auditing
Roof/Rib Falls Choke Airways Adequate support of airways
Clean up of fallen material obstructing
air flow
Periodic inspection of main airways to
ensure clear
System auditing
Short Circuiting Of Air From Intakes To Stoppings and/or doors or overcasts to
Returns be constructed in each passage
connecting intakes and returns which
would otherwise allow short circuiting
System auditing
Airflow Insufficient To Adequately Fume auditing
Dilute Noxious Fumes Or Gases Fume T.L.V.'s
Produced Or Emitted At Location Gas auditing
engines in use at location or intakes to
it
Noxious gas T.L.V.'s
Provision of adequate airflow
Airborne Dust Enters And Irritates Eyes Dust suppression arrangements
Of Personnel Eye protection equipment
Limitation of air velocities
Excessive Effective Temperatures Effective temperature auditing
Effective temperature T.L.V.'s
Increase airflow
Minimum velocity requirement
System auditing
Airflow Insufficient To Control Dust Allowable respirable dust T.L.V.'s
Production At Place
Airflow Insufficient To Control Dust
Production At Place Correct distribution of airflow at location
Dust auditing
Dust suppression arrangements on
equipment/activities
Increase airflow
Intake To Location Contaminated By Control of dust in intakes
Dust Limitation of intake velocities
Provision of separate intake to place,
not coursed from other dust producing
locations
Airflow Insufficient To Adequate Dilute Flammable gas auditing
Flammable Gases Emitted At Location Flammable gas T.L.V.'s
Operating procedure
Provision of adequate airflow
Velocity Profile Fails To Prevent Establish correct velocity profile by
Layering Of Flammable Gas provision of ventilation control
structures (e.g.. sails, flaps, etc.)
Flammable gas auditing
Operating procedure
Proper distribution of airflow at location
Incorrect Placement Of Fans 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 And Correct sizing of forcing 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 protection
Flammable Material Is Sucked Into Fan Fan design
And Becomes Entangled Leading To Fan performance auditing
Frictional Ignition
Flammable Material Is Sucked Into Fan
And Becomes Entangled Leading To
Frictional Ignition Housekeeping
Provision of intake grid
Fan Continues To Operate After Main Auditing of ventilation system
Ventilation Circuit Failure (Main Fan Auxiliary fan auditing
Failure Or Blockage Of Returns) Interlocking of auxiliary fan to 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 Dust Auditing of coal dust in returns
Capable Of Being Raised Into Combustible dust T.L.V.'s
Explosive Cloud In Return Airway Dust removal systems (such as
scrubbers)
Installation design
Provision of return trickle dusters
Retreatment of returns
Noise Output Of Fan Exceeds Allowable exposures
Allowable Limits Fan design
Noise auditing
Silencers
Face Breaks Into Gas Accumulation Fan operating procedure
Which Is Drawn Into Duct/Fan Mining procedure
Provision of gas sensor/cutoffs
Fall Of Goaf Flushes Gas Into Duct Operating procedure for fan in
extraction panel
Provision of gas sensor/cutoff
Fan Restarted After Stoppage Draws Design of electrics
An Explosive Plug Through And Design of fan
Causes Sparks Earthing of fan and ducts
Inspection/monitoring for gas prior to
starting
Intake dilution control
Procedure for starting fan
Procedure to disperse gas
concentrations
Provision of gas sensor/cutoffs
Intake Of Duct Placed Too Close To Operating procedure for fan in
Goaf Edge During Extraction, And extraction panel
Draws In Goaf Gas Provision of gas sensor/cutoff
Intake Of Duct Placed Too Close To
Goaf Edge During Extraction, And
Draws In Goaf Gas
Fan operating procedure
Mining procedure
Provision of gas sensor/cutoff
Ducts Crushed And Closed By Impact Duct installation procedure
Of Fallen Coal, Rock Or Machinery Duct maintenance
System auditing
Fan Stoppage Cessation of face operations when fan
stops
Fan auditing
Fan operating procedure
Incorrect Sizing Of Fan For Imposed Performance auditing
Duty System design
Intake To Duct Left Too Far Back From Duct installation procedure
Face To Create Correct Velocity Profile Performance auditing
At Face
Leaky Duct Work Duct installation procedure
Duct maintenance
Duct selection and design
System auditing
Fan Struck By Falling Roof/Rib Material Location of fan
Provision of adequate roof/rib support
Fan Struck By Mobile Equipment Location of fan
Operating procedure for mobile
equipment
Operator competence
Excessive Airborne Dust Levels Are Design of system
Carried From Face Area To Other Provision of protective equipment
Places Where Persons Work Reversion of exhausting system
Fan Stoppage Reduces Imposed Design of system
Pressure And Allows Increased Reversion to exhausting system
Emission Rates And/or Expansion
Electrical Arc From Fan Equipment Automatic fire protection devices
Ignites Nearby Flammable Material Equipment design
Fire proofing of installation
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Frictional Heat Build Up Leads To Automatic fire protection devices
Ignition Of Flammable Material (From Equipment design
Bearings And Other Sources) Equipment maintenance
Fireproofing of installation
Housekeeping
Continued Operation Of Fan In Auxiliary equipment design
Excessive Gas Concentrations With Fan design
Associated Sparking, Electrical Fault Fan maintenance
Or Frictional Heating Flammable gas limits
Interlocking of fan to gas monitors
Interlocking of fan to main surface fans
Prohibition of operation unless surface

fans are running
Starting Fan In Excessive Gas Auxiliary equipment design
Concentration With Associated Fan design
Sparking From Fan Or Electrical Fault Fan maintenance
Flammable gas limits
Interlocking of fan with gas monitors
Interlocking of fan with main surface
fans
Prohibition of booster operation unless
main fans are running
High Noise Levels In Vicinity Of Competence
Booster Fan Exposure limits
Fan design
Noise auditing
Personnel Come Into Contact With Adequate guarding
Rotating Parts Competence
Loose Material Sucked Into Fan Design of installation
Resulting In Damage Or Destruction General housekeeping to 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 Output Fan design
Recirculation Through Fan Fan performance auditing
Maintenance of ventilation controls in
correct order
Ventilation system auditing
In The Event Of Fan Shutdown Entire Installation design
Air Path Is Blocked By Closed Isolation Override for isolation doors to allow
Doors main circuit to function
System monitoring and alarm systems
One Or More Fans In The Group Fail Auto shut down arrangements
And Allow Recirculation Back Through Fan installation performance
Them monitoring
Installation design
Provision of isolation doors on
individual fans
Recirculation As Outlined In First Auto shut down arrangements
Mechanism Allows Progressive Build Fan installation performance
Up Of Flammable Gas Concentrations monitoring
Gas monitoring at fan
Installation design
Recirculation As Outlined In First
Mechanism Allows Progressive Build
Up Of Flammable Gas Concentrations
Interlocking of fans with gas monitors

Provision of isolation doors on
individual fans
Because Of Stoppage Of Some Fans Anti-stall detections and shutdown
In System General Imbalance Causes devices
Surging/Stall Failure In Remaining Interlocking of all fans in system
Fans through surveillance units
System auditing
System design
Some Fans In System Fail/Stop Interlocking of fans through system
Causing Flow Reversals/Recirculation surveillance
With Heat And Gas Build Up Interlocking of fans to surface main
fans
System auditing
System design
System Of Fans Fails To Perform To System auditing
Expectation Resulting In Reduced Flow System design
With Heat
Brattice And
Line Gas Content
Collapsed Build Up Adequate support structures
By Imposed
Ventilation Pressure Competence
Erection procedure
Brattice Line Holed By Fallen Roof/Rib Erection procedure
Material Or Torn By Mobile Equipment Mobile equipment operating 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-Section Competence
Erection procedure
System auditing
Coal Dust From Brattice Paths Is Addition of inertant stone dust to return
Distributed And Deposited In Return air at end of narrow side return or
Airways return junction
Combustible dust T.L.V.'s
Periodic retreatment of return airways
with stone dust
Handling Mishaps While Transporting Competence
And Erecting Brattice Erection procedure
Handling procedure
Transport procedure
Roof Or Rib Material Falls On Adequate support of rib
Personnel During Brattice Installation Adequate support of roof
Competence
Erection procedure
Structures On To Which Brattice Is To Competence
Be Fastened Dislodge And Strike Erection procedure
Personnel
Flammable Brattice Material Once Selection of flame resistant material for
Ignited Burns Rapidly brattice sheet
Brattice In Use Develops Static Charge Brattice to be antistatic or conductive
Sufficient To Cause Spark Discharge
Alteration To Ventilation Of Site Of Inertisation procedure

Heating Resulting In Worsening Of Spontaneous combustion control
Problem procedure
Failure To Correctly Control Ventilation Monitoring of ventilation of site
Changes To Heating Site As Sealing Sealing procedure
Takes Place
Failure To Detect Heating In Early Mine design
Stages To Enable Effective Control Spontaneous combustion
auditing/monitoring
Premature Resort To Sealing When Heating control procedure
Direct Attack On Heating Was Possible
Difficulty In Obtaining Representative Height location of sampling points to

Results For Tube Or Portable Systems limit layering effects
From Behind Seals 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
Failure To Establish Action And Alarm Competence

Levels 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
Unauthorised changing of methane Authorisation of key holders. Security
sensor alarm levels and bi pass of key ownership
mechanisms
Failure To Establish Background Competence
Status Conditions For Mine Establishment of system of monitoring
Interpretation of results to establish

normal values
Recording of results
Failure To Establish Environmental Competence
Monitoring
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.

Recording of results of measurements
Failure To Integrate Gas Readings Competence

With Ventilation Readings To Develop Integration of gas and ventilation
Absolute Emission results
Ventilation readings to be obtained at
suitable locations to enable integration
Failure To Recognise Trends In Competence

Results Interpretation of results
Recording of results to establish history
of norms for mine
Trend analysis of results
Machine Mounted Monitors Do Not Equipment classes to be fitted with
Have Their Intakes Located Properly monitors
To Give Appropriate Response Location of monitor intakes on
machines
Machine Mounted Monitors Fail To Competence
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 Calibration of instruments
Instruments Causes Erroneous Results Design of instruments
Frequency of calibration
Maintenance, care and operation of
instruments
Operator competence
Selection of instruments
Testing of instruments
Malfunction Or Drift In Machine Calibration of monitors
Mounted Monitors Causes Erroneous Design of monitors
Results Or Failure To Alarm And Trip Frequency of calibration
Location of monitors
Maintenance of monitors
Selection of monitors
Testing of monitors
Misinterpretation Of Results Of Competence
Environmental Monitoring Establishment of norms
Misinterpretation Of Results Of
Environmental Monitoring
Retention of records of results to
facilitate analysis
Misreading Or Misuse Of Hand Held Maintenance, care and operation of
Instruments Causes Erroneous Results instruments
Operator competence
Selection of instruments
Readings Taken In Wrong Locations Competence
Causing Misleading Results Establishment of locations at which
readings are to be taken
Establishment of system of monitoring
Readings Taken Too Infrequently To Automation of system to become

Pick Up Changes Early Enough continuous
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 Drift, Calibration of sensor heads
Poison Or Malfunction Giving Competence
Erroneous Results Design of sensor heads
Location of sensor heads
Maintenance of sensor heads
Proper installation
Testing of sensor heads
Telemetry Lines From Remote Sensor Competence
Heads Are Damaged And Fail To Location of telemetry lines to avoid
Transfer Information damage
Proper installation
Testing of lines
Tube Bundle Surface Analysers Or Calibration with standard gases
Chromatographs Drift And Give Care and maintenance
Erroneous Results Correct installation
Design of equipment
Operation of equipment
Operator competence
Testing
Tube Bundle Tubes Are Blocked, Care in installation of tubes
Kinked Or Damaged Giving No Or Competence
False Results Location of tubes to avoid damage
Maintenance of tube systems
Failure to recognise delay in monitor Limits for flammable gas
response times Location of monitor intakes on
machines
Failure to recognise delay in monitor
response times
Alarm levels recognise monitoring

response delays
Maintenance, care and operation of
instruments
Noxious Or Irrespirable Gases From Adequate ventilation
Workings Overcome Construction Provision of protective equipment if
Personnel At Fan Site necessary
Hot Work Causes Fire Outbreak At Control of hot work
Construction Site (Surface Or Housekeeping to remove flammable
Underground) materials
Operating procedure
Elements Of Fan Undergo Uncontrolled Assembly procedure
Movement During Assembly, Striking Crane operator competence
Or Jamming Personnel Fan design
Selection of tools and equipment
Slinging and lifting methods
Workcrew competence
Personnel Struck By Falling Highwall Proper highwall preparation prior to
Material Where Fan Is Constructed construction of fan
Beneath Highwall Provision of protective structures to
shield personnel
Personnel Struck By Falling Rib Adequate rib control prior to and during
Material While Erecting An construction
Underground Booster Or Auxiliary Fan Inspection of state of ribs to 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 During See controls under "Electrical -
Construction Installation and Maintenance" Activity
Personnel Electrocuted By Electric Competence
Welding Equipment Operating procedure
Hot Work Ignites Gas At Booster Or Adequate ventilation
Auxiliary Fan Site Assembly procedure
Control of hot work
Sparks From Hot Work Fall Into Assembly procedure
Unventilated Shaft Gas Accumulation Auditing of ventilation
Control of hot work
Provision of temporary ventilation
Sparks From Hot Work Ignite Gas In Assembly procedure
Surface Fan Portal (Highwall Auditing of ventilation
Installation) Control of hot work
Provision of temporary ventilation
Personnel Fall Into Shaft About Which Assembly procedure
Fan Is Being Constructed
Personnel Fall Into Shaft About Which
Fan Is Being Constructed Guarding of shaft entry points and
collar area
Use of harnesses
Personnel Fall Off Fan Structure Or Assembly procedure
Associated Structures Provision of guarding
Provision of steps and ladders
Provision of walkways
Use of harnesses
Personnel Breath Dust From Sandblast Adequate ventilation
Operations Operating procedure
Fumes Or Contact With Chemicals Adequate ventilation
Used For Cleaning Or Coating Fan Chemical register
Equipment During Construction Operating procedure
Post Drainage Of Goaf Removes Gas Allowable gas quality
Faster Than It Is Emitted Allowing Air Monitoring of goaf gases near seals
Ingress Through Seals and in drainage ranges
Post drainage operating procedure
System shutdown linked to monitoring
Personnel Entangled In Drill Equipment Competence

Drill operating procedure
Personnel Struck By Falling Pipework Competence
During Or After Installation Of Drainage Range installation procedure
Ranges
Personnel Struck By Material Ejected Anti-blowout protection devices
From Drill Hole By Gas Pressure Competence
Drill collar arrangements
Personnel Struck Or Jammed By Operating procedure for transport of
Drainage Equipment As It Is equipment
Transported Or Moved Operating procedure for use of
equipment
Operator competence
Gas Accumulates After Escaping From Competence
Drill Hole And Is Ignited Devices to collect gas at collar of hole
and conduct it away
Explosion protection of equipment
Gas detection and shutdown on drilling
equipment
Gas monitoring in area
Ventilation of drill site
Explosive Mixture Develops In Pumps Allowable gas quality
Or Is Fed To Them And A Pump Fault Automatic shutdown of pumps if
Occurs oxygen contamination occurs outside
limits
Design of pumps
Flame trapping of system
Gas quality monitoring
Occurs
Maintenance of pumps
Explosive Mixture Is Allowed To Pass Earthing of range system
Through Ranges And Ignition Source Flametraps at outlets
Exists (E.g.. Static Build Up, Naked Gas quality monitoring
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 High Design of fittings
Gas Pressures Design of ranges
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Collar shutoff valves
Impact Of Mobile Equipment Explosion protection of equipment
Gas sensing and shutdown devices on
equipment
equipment in region of gas ran7ges
Operator competence
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Roof Adequate rib support
Or Rib Falls Adequate roof support
Collar shutoff valves
Design of fittings
Design of ranges
Post Drainage Of Goaf Removes Gas Drainage system shutdown linked to
Faster Than It Is Emitted Allowing Air monitoring
Ingress Through Seals Monitoring of goaf gases near 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 High Design of fittings
Gas Pressures Design of ranges
Ranges Or Fittings Fail Due To High
Gas Pressures
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Collar shutoff valves
Impact Of Mobile Equipment Explosion protection of equipment
Gas sensing and shutdown devices on
equipment
equipment in region of gas ranges
Operator competence
Ranges Or Fittings Damaged By Roof Adequate rib support
Or Rib Falls Adequate roof support
Collar shutoff valves
Design of fittings
Design of ranges
Gas From Goaves And Former Returns Complete knowledge of mine
May Be Swept Into Former Intakes, ventilation design and consequences of
Completely Changing Zones Of reversal
Explosion Risk Monitoring of underground atmosphere
Reversal operating procedure

Fan Stoppage Or Failure Causes Evacuation of personnel
Reduction In Imposed Ventilation Fan auditing and alarms
Pressure Allowing Gas To Gas To Fan maintenance to reduce risk of
Expand In Blind Goaves And/or Emit stoppage/failure
More Freely From Coal
Irrespirable Gas Outbursting From Excess ventilation capacity to rapidly
Face Overcomes Personnel 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
Force Of Outburst Destroys Ventilation Ventilation structures and controls to
Controls be designed to withstand expected
outburst pulse
Flammable Gas Outbursting From ERZ change detection devices to shut
Face Is Ignited down all equipment
Excess ventilation capacity in place to
rapidly control gas
Operating procedure
Outburst detection and alarm devices
Remote, inerted operation of
equipment
Overcast Structure Collapses On Competence
Personnel During Construction Or After Erection procedure
Completion Structure design
Personnel Fall From Structure While Competence
Assembling It Erection procedure
Personnel Fall From Structure While
Assembling It
Provision of harnesses and guarding if
necessary
Structure design
Personnel Struck By Falls Of Ground Adequate rib support
During Overcast Excavation Adequate roof support
Competence
Excavation procedure
Inadequate Ventilation Of Cavity Adequate ventilation of cavity
Excavated For Overcast Allows Gas To excavated
Accumulate And/or Layer Competence
Gas auditing
Limited Airway Cross Section Chokes Design of overcast
Air Flow Erection procedure
Overcast Allows Excessive Leakage Adequate sealing of joints
And Short Circuiting Of Air Flow Adequate sealing of roof, floor and rib
junctions
Competence
Design of overcast
Erection procedure
Overcast Fails Due To Pressure Pulse Competence
From Roof Falls Erection procedure
Overcast structure design
Recognition of wind blast potential and
effects
Overcast Is Comprised Of Highly Overcast design
Flammable Material If Heated Selection of fire resistant material
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 When Fan design
Both Fans And Associated Isolation Manual override to re-open isolation
Doors Shut Down doors
Ventilation circuit monitoring and
alarms
One Fan Pulls Air Flow Back Through Fan design and selection
The Other While Both Are In Operation Fan performance auditing
Fan pitch and speed settings
One Fan Short Circuits Air Directly Fan design
Through The Second Fan When The Fan performance monitoring
Second Fan Stops Provision of automatic or manual
isolation doors for each fan
With Fans In Operation Required Air Detection of change in mine
Flow And Pressure Not Achieved characteristic
Fan design and selection
Matching of installation to mine
characteristic
Flow Surges Due To Resonance In Correct matching to mine characteristic
System
Fan selection and design
Ventilation system and fan auditing
Incorrect Flow Distribution Of Air Correct matching to mine characteristic
Underground
Fan selection and design
Ventilation system and fan auditing
When One Fan Shuts Down Air Flows Fan design
Are Deranged And Reserved Due To Monitoring of fan system
Air Intake Through It Provision of automatic isolation doors
With Fans In Operation Required Air Detection of change in the mine
Flow And Pressure Are Not Achieved characteristic
Fan design and selection
Matching of installation to mine
characteristic
Noise From Scrubber Or Extractor Allowable noise levels and doses
Exceeds Threshold Limits Limitation of exposure
Scrubber/extractor design
Machine Extractor/ Scrubber Sets Up Airflow to machine always to exceed
Recirculation In Face Area scrubber/extractor capacity
Gas auditing
Machine shutdown linked to gas
monitor results
Scrubber/extractor design
Goaf Seals Blown Out By Fall With A Design of seals
Flush Of Gas Into Adjacent Workings Gas detection and shutdown provisions
Which Is Ignited on equipment affected
Integrity of seals to withstand wind
blast
Seals ventilated by return air
High Pressure Gas Builds Up Behind Integrity of seals
Seals And Leaks Out Contaminating Post drainage of gas from goaf
Nearby Atmosphere Pressure relief arrangements
Seals ventilated by return air
Seals On Goaf Area Blown Out By Fall Design of seals
In Goaf During Or After Seal Erection, Integrity of seals
With Material From Seals Striking Knowledge of goaf condition
Personnel Risk assessment on likelihood of
occurrence
Sealing procedure
Seals To Control Heating Are Evacuation of personnel until stable
Completed But Conditions Of conditions exist behind seals
Explodibility Behind Them Is Not Gas monitoring
Known And Major Explosion Results Inertisation of goaf
Seals To Control Heating Are
Completed But Conditions Of
Explodibility Behind Them Is Not
Known And Major Explosion Results
Provision of sampling arrangements for
sealed area
Sealing procedure
Seals To Control Heating Are Erected Goaf Inertisation during sealing
Too Slowly, Allowing Fire Outbreak Provision of preparatory seals
And Ignition Of Gas In Goaf Provision of stockpiles of sealing
material
Seal design
Sealing procedure
Seals To Control Heating Leak Competence
Sufficiently To Enable Heating To Monitoring of conditions behind seals
Continue With Risk Of Delayed Pressure equalisation on seals
Explosion Seal design
Sealing procedure
Brick Stopping Collapses On Personnel Competence
While Being Constructed Or On Erection procedure
Completion Site preparation
Stopping design
Falls Of Roof Or Rib Material Strike Adequate rib support
Personnel During Construction Adequate roof support
Competence
Erection procedure
Handling Mishaps While Erecting Competence
Stoppings Or Regulators Erection procedure
Materials handling procedure
Material Used For Stopping Self Heats Selection of fire resistant material
Selection of non self heating material
Stopping design
Stopping Is Comprised Of Highly Selection of fire resistant material
Flammable Material If Heated Stopping design
Stopping Allows Excessive Leakage Adequate sealing of joints
Adequate sealing of roof, floor and rib
junctions
Competence
Erection procedure
Stopping design
Stopping Collapses Under Imposed Competence
Pressure Differential Erection procedure
Stopping design
Stoppings Blow Down Due To Pressure Competence
Pulse From Roof Falls Erection procedure
Recognition of wind blast potential and
effects
Stopping design
Noise Output From Fan Exceeds Allowable noise levels and doses
Allowable Limits Fan design
Fan silencers
Noise Output From Fan Exceeds
Allowable Limits
Noise auditing
Failure Of Power Supply Lines For Any Alternative back up power supply
Reason E.g.. Lighting Strike Monitoring/alarm system
Fan De-Blades Due To Continuous Fan design
Operation In Stall Mode Fan performance auditing
Provision of emergency back-up fan
Shutdown monitoring/protection
Fan Drive Motor Fails Drive and motor auditing
Drive and motor design
Drive and motor maintenance
Provision of spares
Fan Impellor Bearings Seize Bearing monitors
Fan design
Fan maintenance
Surface Fire Destroys Supply Power Alternative back up power supply
Lines Fire protection of power lines
Excessive Short Circuit Leakage Fan design
Through Fan Structure And Fan inspection
Connections (Gaps And Corrosion) Fan maintenance
Fan Blade Pitch Wrongly Set Fan design
Fan Characteristic Not Matched To Competence
Duty Requirement Fan design
Mine design
Ventilation circuit design
Fan Operates In Stall Region Fan design
Ventilation circuit design
Fan Performance Changes Due To Fan inspection
Dust Build Up On Blades And In Fan maintenance
Housing Fan performance auditing
Fan Performance Progressively Fails Fan inspection
Due To Blade Erosion Fan maintenance
Water control in upcast shaft
Fan Surges Due To Water Droplet Fan design
Cloud In Upcast Shaft Fan performance auditing
Limitation of shaft air velocity
Shaft design
Water control in shaft
Mine Characteristic Changes Due To Fan performance auditing
Blockage Through Falls In Return Periodic inspection of return airways
Airway To Fan Repair of return airways
Mine Characteristic Changes Due To Design of underground control
Failure Of Underground Controls, E.g.. structures
Failed Stoppings, Open Doors, Etc. Fan performance auditing
Operating procedure for using doors
Wrong Fan Speed Fan design
Fan Impellor Causes Sparking While Design of fan
High Gas Concentrations Pass Evacuation of underground personnel
Through It Gas monitoring and alarms
Maintenance of fan
Metals used in fan
Operating procedure to deal with gas
plugs
Sources Of Ignition Exist External To Evacuation of underground personnel
Fan While High Gas Concentrations Gas monitoring and alarms
Pass Through It E.g.. Lighting, Bush Operating procedure to deal with gas
Fire plugs
Air Leakage Through Coal To Fan Due Mine ventilation design
To Imposed Fan Pressure Gradient Minimisation of fan static pressure
Monitoring of return atmosphere at fan
for spontaneous combustion
Portal and inset design and sealing
Handling Mishaps While Erecting And Competence
Connecting Ductwork Connection procedure
Erection procedure
Handling procedure
Transport procedure
Roof Or Rib Material Falls On Adequate support of rib
Personnel During Duct Installation Adequate support of roof
Competence
Erection procedure
Suspended Ducting Falls And Strikes Care in use of mobile equipment
Personnel Operator competence
Duct Incorrectly Matched To Fan System auditing
Characteristic System design
Ductwork Leakage Causes Short Connection procedure
Circuiting Of Air Maintenance of ducts
System auditing
Ducting In Use Develops Static Earthing arrangements
Electrical Charge Sufficient To Cause Selection of anti-static or conductive
Spark Discharge material for duct construction
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Recognised Standard 08 Control of heatings

Conduct of emergency exercises
Sub activity Risks

Control of Heatings Exposure Of Underground Personnel
To Risk Of Fire And/or Explosion
Injuries
Self Escape Collapse
External Resources Resources not contactabe

mergency Response (Underground)
Seismic activity Rescue capability
Control of heatings Self Escape External Resources

Alteration To Ventilation Of Site Of Inertisation procedure
Heating Resulting In Worsening Of Spontaneous combustion control
Problem procedure
Failure To Correctly Control Ventilation Monitoring of ventilation of site
Changes To Heating Site As Sealing Sealing procedure
Takes
FailurePlace
To Detect Heating In Early Mine design
Stages To Enable Effective Control Spontaneous combustion
auditing/monitoring
Premature Resort To Sealing When Heating control procedure
Direct Attack On Heating Was Possible
Lack of sufficient self rescuer units Audits

Pre Start checks and inspections
Testing of units
Refuge Stations inadequate Audits

Inspections
Simulation tests
Travel ways blocked and/or lack of Annual Emergency Response exercise

signage
Inspections
Audits
Failure to undertaken training on site, Annual Level 1 and site exercises
off site and coordinated approach Emergency Response Management
Plans
Failure to commit capital to Emergency Annual Level 1 and site exercises
Response requirements
Persons not trained on site Competence
Refuge Stations inadequate Inspections and audits
Site not set up for inertisation Level 1 and annual exercises
Failure to familise with site Scheduled training
Exclusion zones not established
Roof fall Emergency excercises
Shaft damage 2nd means of egress
Ventilation disruption Scheduled training
external resources
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Chief executive "Mining hazards database"

Air Quality Blindshaft / raise boring Coal production

Explosive use Explosive use

Ignition sources &

Risk management Safety management Sealing operations

Working env & Respirable

Main activity areas

al production Coal storage Communication services Confined space

tion sources & Irrespirable atmosphere Mechanical

Noise Personal protective equipment Physiological Radiation

ing operations Shaft sinking Sips and trips Stored energy

Explosive manufacture Explosive mixture sources

Fire Fire fighting

Hazardous Manual Tasks Heat

Radiation Restricted items

Stored energy Stockpiles

Mine Vent & Gas Drainage Vibration

Emergency Response Mechanical (Surface)

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Air Quality Dust Fatigue Fitness for work Hazardous chemicals

Hazardous Manual Tasks Heat Hygiene Lighting Mine worker rehab

Safety management Slipping and tripping Working env & Respirable

Working near fixed Working Near Highwalls

Equipment operation Emergency Response

Explosive manufacture Explosive tools Mechanical (Surface) Explosions

Stockpiles Trenching Tailings dam / dumps Sumps / drainage Mobile equipment

Electrical Communication services Explosive use Irrespirable atmosphere

Restricted items Sealing operations Ignition sources &

Explosive mixture sources

323 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/busiWorker injured by a discharging fire suppression cylinder Stored Energy

269 Potential contamination of underground mine ventilation by blast fumes generated at

184 https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safStorm season 2019

Equipment / structural Go to Hie

Alerts, Bulletins and Incidents - by Hazard

Biological Venomous animals Biological

Smoke and fume Go to Go to Hi

Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls Further information

Procedure for work in designated area

AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and

AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and

Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls Further information

AS/NZS 61241 Electrical apparatus for

AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres -

AS 2985 Workplace atmospheres -

Working with or near Go to Go to Hi

Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls Further information

Observation of persons fitness for duty

Commuting after an Commuting after night

Extended roster Extended single shift Individual worker factors

Risks Mechanism/Risk Factors Controls

Comprehensive fatigue training

Comprehensive fatigue training

Risk based journey

Consider buses or other arrangements

Well designed residential

Comprehensive fatigue training

Consider commute after night shifts

Reduce number of consecutive shifts

Comprehensive fatigue training

Review task and job design including