Lockout and tagout applications are paramount during maintenance and shutdown procedures; however, this can be a daunting task to an organisation, as the …
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Plan (SMP) and preparation of safe Operating Procedure (SOPS). vii. The Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 was suitably amended incorporating provisions for conduct of scientific study for method of work, ultimate pit slope, dump slope & monitoring of slope stability, at opencast coalmines under Regulation 106 of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017.
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A lock out tag out refers to the procedure and practice of disconnecting and isolating equipment and machinery to prevent the release of hazardous energy or the unexpected re-energisation of that machine or equipment. Lock out tag outs (also commonly written down as LOTO) are performed by companies across a number of industries, including ...
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Root Cause: The mine operator did not perform test and repair work on electrical equipment and circuitry in a safe manner. The mine operator did not use proper lock out/tag out procedures. Corrective Action: The mine operator developed and implemented an action plan to prevent similar occurrences. This plan includes controls to …
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1. Purpose and scope. This guidance note has been issued by the Mineral Mines and Quarry Inspectorate of the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME). It aims to provide guidance on how to prevent the …
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The lack of attention to safety management has led to many safety accidents in the production process of the coal mine industry. Effective supervision of the coal mine production process is of ...
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Hot tap. A procedure used in the repair, maintenance, and services activities, which involve welding on a piece of equipment (pipelines, vessels, or tanks) under pressure, in order to install connections or appurtenances. It is commonly used 20. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
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A significant association between mine type (coal and M/NM) ... explaining the increase in electrical-related fatalities and emphasizing the importance of proper de-energizing and lock out/tag out procedures in coal mines. Further, there is limited potential energy in underground coal mines due to lower working heights compared to …
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Regulations. MSHA is responsible for enforcing the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the MINER Act of 2006 . The Mine Act gives the Secretary of Labor authority to develop, promulgate, and revise health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in the nation's mines.
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Background. This information about the need to isolate, de-energise, lockout and tagout plant aims to help workplaces develop safe isolation procedures to reduce the risk of death or injury during plant inspections, repairs, maintenance, assessments, adjustments or cleaning. This information considers the specific legislative duties applying to ...
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Mining safety. The coal industry takes the issue of safety very seriously; modern coal mines have rigorous safety procedures, health and safety standards and worker education and training. Methane released from the coal seam and surrounding rock strata during mining can present a high risk of explosion at concentrations in air of 5-15%.
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TRY-OUT. Never assume that if you have locked out a circuit that it is off. Always verify a lock-out by testing the equipment before beginning maintenance work. Mine Health & Safety Training - The …
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Lockout Tagout Procedures. Safety supervisors need to create equipment-specific LOTO procedures that outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, techniques, and means to enforce compliance. Each lock out tag out procedure must include the following, at the minimum: a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure
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Lockout/Tagout Procedures The purpose of lockout/tagout is to prevent energy from accidentally being released while a machine or equipment is being serviced. The ultimate goal of lockout/tagout is to protect the safety and health of employees. ... (Sec. 101(a), Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969; 30 U.S.C. 811(a); 83 Stat. 745 ...
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longwall mining Mining. a mining method in which very long rectangular blocks of coal are defined during the development stage of the mine and then extracted in a single continuous operation by an automated cutting head moving parallel to the coal face.When the coal is cut, the working area is protected by a movable, powered roof support system. …
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Specific procedures and limitations relating to tagout systems where they are allowed. Retraining of all employees to maintain proficiency or introduce new or changed control methods. OSHA's Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet describes the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment to prevent the release of hazardous energy.
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Lock-Out, Tag-Out, Try-Out, and Block Against Motion Before Working. There have been eight fatalities involving belt conveyors in the mining industry since January 26, 2017. Six involved miners working near moving conveyors, while two involved maintenance of an idle conveyor. All of these fatalities could have been prevented with proper lock-out/tag-out …
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In surface mining, the ground covering the coal seam (the overburden) is first removed to expose the coal seam for extraction. The elements of a surface mining operation are (1) topsoil removal and storage for later use, (2) drilling and blasting the strata overlying the coal seam, (3) loading and transporting this fragmented overburden material (called …
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Coal Centre – Coal sampling and analysis standards 4 Abstract Each year, billions of tonnes of coal are traded in regional and international market for use in power generation, steel and cement making, and many other purposes. In commercial operations, the price of …
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Conveyor 03. Stop the operation of the equipment using the normal shutdown procedures and controls. Isolate the energy sources by either moving the main isolation switch/es to the off position or by making a mechanical disconnection. Lock the isolation switch/es or device/s in the off position using an isolation lock.
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Although the United States has the vast coal resource described in the previous chapter, perhaps as much as 4 trillion tons, the key issue for policy makers is the amount of coal that is economically recoverable.This is not a fixed quantity, but depends on the geological resource, the market price, and the cost of mining. The particular characteristics of the …
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Coal mining - Prospecting, Exploration, Mining: The fundamental objective of coal prospecting is to discover coal resources through a search. In areas where coal mining has not been previously practiced, the search process should result in obtaining coal samples that give reasonable evidence of the existence of a coal seam. Once a seam has been …
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The importance of Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) system for safety management of coal mine industry was also expatiated. And then the process of LOTO System is introduced, the requirements and methods of LOTO System operated in coal mine are raised. It has important significance in reinforcing the safety management, enhancing …
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Six Steps of LOTO Safety & Lockout/Tagout Procedures. A lockout/tagout procedure should include the following six steps: Preparation. Shutdown. Isolation. Lockout/tagout. Stored energy check. …
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Mining safety is recognized as one of the factors influencing the mining industry's long-term viability. Therefore, we did a bibliometric analysis to take stock of safety management in the coal mining industry. This study suggests a three-step strategy, comprising literature extraction and screening, bibliometric analysis, and discussion, to …
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Surface mining techniques can be broadly cl assified into the following types: (1) contour strip mining, (2) area strip mining, (3) open-pit mining, and. (4) auger mining. 6.1 Contour strip mining ...
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This handbook sets forth general procedures for conducting inspection of coal mines consistent with Section 103(a) of the Mine Act. Previously issued procedural and ... The Administrator for Coal Mine Safety and Health (CMS&H) has the primary responsibility for enforcing the Mine Act and implementing the standards
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