induction warwick revision

GENERAL AND UNDERGROUND MINING INDUCTION

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INFORMATION AND AGENDA

• EMERGENCY EVACUATION, EXITS & MUSTER POINT• MOBILE PHONES• TOILETS• BREAKS/LUNCH• SMOKERS• PAPERWORK & BOOKLET• HUMAN RESOURCES (HR)• FINISH TIME

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AUMS – OUR OBJECTIVES

We will provide you with the knowledge and skills so that you can work in a safe and responsible manner.

All employees have access to training. We want to help you become competent in your work.

Our aim is to return you home healthy with no injury.

AUMS BELIEVES ALL TASKS CAN BE DONE SAFELY, AT WORK AND AT HOME, 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK.

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AUMS operates under Ghanaian law.

Breaking the law means AUMS as a company, as well as individuals can be prosecuted, fined and even jailed.

In terms of the law, health and safety representatives are elected by the workforce. They are the spokespersons for all health and safety issues.

LEGISLATION – GHANA MINES ACT

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As far as possible provide and maintain a working environment in which employees are not exposed to hazards. This means that the company must have :

Safe plant, equipment, PPE and safe working procedures

Methods of consultation and co operation

Inform, instruct, train and supervise in the safe use, handling, storage, transport and disposal of plant and substances

DUTY OF EMPLOYERS

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Duty of Employees - 1To take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others.

DUTY OF EMPLOYEES

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Duty of Employees - 2Come to work in a fit state

DUTY OF EMPLOYEES

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FITNESS FOR WORK

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FITNESS FOR WORK

Factors that affect fitness for work • Lack of sleep and fatigue• Stress (work, marital, financial)• Alcohol and hangovers • Drugs and prescription medication• Illness and injury• Working hours

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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

• All AUMS employees and Contractors have random alcohol and drug tests. Every employee must have a breath test before work

• Any blood alcohol reading above 0.00% is regarded as a positive result. In other words, the limit is NIL

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SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted

• In any vehicle• Inside any enclosed area• In offices, chop houses and buildings

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SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted• Underground• Within 10m of explosives and 30m of a re fuelling station• Where signs, laws or company rules prohibit smoking

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WORKING SAFELY

OVERVIEW

• Incident and Accident Reporting• Injury Reporting and Workers Compensation• Risk Management and Hazard Identification• JSA training• Fire Safety• Personal Protective Equipment• Mobile Equipment and Vehicles

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• Isolation and Tagging• Electrical Safety • Chemicals and Hazardous Substances • Manual Handling• Maintenance Operations• Working At Heights

WORKING SAFELY

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INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTING

ALL accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported, no matter how minor.• Near Hit • Equipment damage• Fire• Injury• Environmental

You help us when you report incidentsIf we know about it, we can deal with it

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INJURIESAll injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to your supervisor by no later than the end of the shift.

The injury must be recorded on an Incident Report Form (IRF).

INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTING

Failure to report an injury could stop you from receiving workers compensation

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INJURIES AND TREATMENT

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PROCEDURE WHEN YOU HAVE AN INJURY

• Report to your Supervisor.• Report to the safety office and then follow up with

International SOS or the site medical centre.• If further medical treatment is required, transport will

be provided to closest medical facility or return home for treatment.

INJURIES AND TREATMENT

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

In an emergency refer to the site specific process for raising the alarm. Do not disturb the scene of a serious accident unless required to render first aid

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Give this information: Name, location, type of incident, number of casualties and state of casualties. Stay on phone or in contact.

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COMMUNICATION

AUMS communicates information in many ways such as safety meetings

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COMMUNICATION

AUMS communicates information in many ways such as Safety Time Out

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COMMUNICATIONAUMS communicates information in many ways such as

notice boards

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What is a Hazard?

“Anything that has the potential to cause harm, injury or illness to personnel, damage to equipment or the environment”.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

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WHERE ARE THE HAZARDS ?

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WHERE ARE THE HAZARDS ?

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONWHERE ARE THE HAZARDS ?

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IS THIS A HAZARD ?

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ARE THEY AT RISK ?

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Wild animals are dangerous – a hazardous environment and very risky for people

What makes it safe?The vehicle?The game guides?A firearm?

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The relationship between hazard and risk :• Hazards have the POTENTIAL to cause harm• A hazard will not harm if there is no activity• Activity needs to be exposed to the hazard to become

risky, and high exposure to hazards mean more chance of getting hurt, low exposure means less chance of getting hurt

• The level of control over risk determines the likelihood getting hurt by a hazard. High control level equals lower risk of getting hurt.


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Examples of low / high levels of exposure to hazards and the related risks :

• Potassium Dichromate is a highly toxic chemical. It is used in breathalisers. However, it is sealed in a tube, and does not come into contact with the person. Therefore although it is a highly hazardous substance, it does not present any risk to anybody. Example of high control.

• Flour is a very low toxic substance. Many years of high exposure (as a baker) to airborne flour could lead to asthma. Low control over this hazard means high risk.


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Consists of 3 parts:1. Identification2. Assessment of Risk 3. Controls to reduce risk

• This can be also be remembered by acronym of SAM - Spot the hazard, Assess the risk and Make the change.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

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AUMS uses formal and informal methods of identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.• Verbal reporting• Pre start checks on equipment • Safe Workplace Inspection Checklists (SWIC)• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)• Workplace inspections• Incident / Accident Report Forms


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SWICA Safe Workplace Inspection Checklist (SWIC) must be completed whenever you enter a new work area.

All employees shall complete at least one per shift.


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RISK ASSESSMENT And CONTROL

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RISK ASSESSMENT And CONTROL

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL • If it is safe, fix or remove a hazard as

soon as possible.• If you are unable to remove or fix the

hazard, you have a responsibility to:– report it to your Supervisor

immediately.– barricade or isolate the hazard.– make sure that others are aware

of the hazard

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL Scenario for assessing risk :

Two trucks travelling at speed on a haul road arrive at an intersection. (No controls in place).

What is the consequence and likelihood?

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL Consequence - fatalitiesLikelihood - very likely to happen

Need to reduce the risk by putting controls in place

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• After implementing controls, reassess level of risk to determine if it is acceptable. Aim is for As Low as Reasonably Practicable ALARP

• If risk is unacceptable, Do Not perform task, notify supervisor.

Reassess risk of vehicle incident?• Have you reduced the consequence and likelihood

of the incident?


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What is a JSA ?A method to identify hazards with a job so that controls can be used to reduce the risk or potential for injury and loss

CONTROLLING RISKS – THE JSA

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When is a JSA required?– New job or unfamiliar task. – New equipment, machinery or procedures.– Unusual conditions– Infrequent operation– Previous incidents have occurred both safety

and environmental. – Whenever a concern is raised about a task.


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Who should be involved in doing a JSA?

• Everyone who is required to do the task where there is significant risk

• Supervisor• Safety and training officer

or safety rep• Trades personnel

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3 STEPS1. Break the job down

into steps2. Identify hazards3. Implement Controls


JSA Work Sheet Activity 3

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS WORKSHEET JOB: PAGE: 1 OF

FACILITY/SITE:

DEPARTMENT:

SUPERVISOR:

TEAM MEMBERS:

DATE:

Required Additional Personal Protective Equipment:

List associated Safe Work Procedures / Safe Work Guidelines:

Step No.

Describe Job Step Potential Hazards Hazard Management / Control

List the natural steps of the job (List WHAT is to be done, NOT HOW it is to be done).

What can happen at each step? Use the following checklist. Can employee be struck by / caught on / contacted by / struck against / contacted with / trapped in / exposed to / caught between / have same level or different level fall / strain / overexert?

Describe how defined hazards can be managed, controlled or removed. Consider elimination / substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment.

Training

Your Name

Today's Date

Flat tyre on a LV.

Signature

1 Pull over & shut downHit by another car, Losing control Indicate, check mirrors and look. Slow down gradually

2 Get equipment out and set up Hit by another vehicle, back strain, abrasions .Park off highway, Hazard lights, Warning triangles.Correct lifting technique,, wear gloves

3 Loosen wheel nuts & Jack up the car

Fall off jack, Back strain Caught under, Slip / Trip

Chock wheels, Hand brake, In gear, Correct jack / placement, Hard level ground, Tyre under pillar, Correct lifting Tech

4Remove and replace tyre

5 Lower Car & tighten wheel nuts

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Pack up equipment

Pull back out onto highway

Same as step 3 +, wire protruding from tyre. Same as step 3 & wear gloves.

Same as step 3 Same as step 3 but lower the car slowly and steadily keeping body parts away from underneath the car

Same as step 2 Same as step 2

Same as step 1 Same as step 1 but speed up gradually.

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FIRE SAFETY

Always identify the location, type and condition of the portable fire extinguishers in your work area

It is important to keep extinguishers unobstructed for emergency use

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DRY CHEMICAL POWDER - red with a white bandUse on live electrical equipmentUse on wood, paper, oil, kerosene, petrol, textiles, acetylene, and LPG

FIRE SAFETY

All heavy vehicles have AFFF systems installed. They will suppress a fire that starts in the engine compartment, and is activated by the operator

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Check the handle trigger mechanism

Check the cylinderCheck the hose

Check the Gauge

Check the Inspection tag

Check the pin is in place.

FIRE SAFETY

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FIRE SAFETYUse the PASS method when you are extinguishing a fire

P pull the pin

A aim the hose

S squeeze the trigger

S sweep the base of the fire with the hose

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When attempting to extinguish a fire you should always:Stand upwind of the fire

Stand up hill of the fireStay down lowAim at the base of fire

FIRE SAFETY

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FIRE SAFETYPREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN THE CURE

Be aware of your surroundings when doing hot work

Keep combustible chemicals and materials away from possible ignition sources.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is anything worn on your person to protect you from hazards which may cause harm, injury or illness.

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You have a responsibility to inspect your PPE before you use it, as well as maintain and wear the proper PPE all the time.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn wherever:

• Signage indicates• You are instructed to do

so by your supervisor • A procedure outlines it‘s

use.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn wherever:

• A hazard identification process has highlighted the need.

• You determine it is required to prevent harm or injury.

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Reflective high visibility PPE is required at night and in some areas such as workshops.

You are issued with long sleeved shirts, long trousers or overalls


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The most important safety measure underground is to be visible. Make sure that your reflective strip on your coveralls is as bright as possible. Change worn out, old PPE for new PPE

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EYE PROTECTIONGlasses Goggles Face shieldWelding shield / Oxy goggles


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Only clear safety glasses are allowed in workshop and underground areas

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Tinted safety glasses are allowed in open spaces. If you are not sure about the correct PPE ask your supervisor

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Hard hats are mandatory underground


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Ear and hearing protection

Wear ear plugs and ear muffs according to signage as well as

work with very high noise levels

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Respiratory canister type masks

Respiratory protection :dust and particle masks

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Gloves are used for manual handling

• Rubber – short and long• Canvas• Leather• Welding• Heat resistant• Chemical resistant


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Hand and wrist injuries are the most common, accounting for one in three workplace injuries.


Injuries range from being relatively minor to very severe, most commonly involving the fingers, with open wounds the most common injury type and amputation the most severe injury type.

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Examine your boots each time you use them, look for:tread wear, holes or puncturescondition of the laces

Condition of the insoles

Safety bootsLeather steel capped, or rubber steel capped

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES

No one is allowed to operate equipment unless they are trained, and have AUMS tickets

Employees are responsible for their own licenses. Make sure they are up to date because you need them for your job

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Pre start checks must be done


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Never leave your vehicle while you are re fuelling


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Drive according to the conditions of the roadDistance between vehicles is minimum 30 metresAlways use reverse parking

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLESUse the standard signals when starting and moving vehicles

STARTONE HORN BLAST

REVERSETHREE HORN BLASTS

FORWARDTWO HORN BLASTS

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLESDo not operate mobile equipment without a fire extinguisher and fire suppression system

When mounting and dismounting vehicles always face the machine and maintain 3 points of contact with steps and hand holds.

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ISOLATION AND TAGGING

You isolate to stop :

• A motor from switching on (or off)

• A substance such as liquid, gas or powder getting in or out

• Two hazardous substances mixing

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ISOLATION AND TAGGINGYou isolate to :

• Allow maintenance or inspection

• Take a piece of plant out of service for a certain time

• Change a process

• Make sure that even isolated plant cannot be started by mistake somewhere else

• Stop the chance of human error or mechanical failure

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Isolation of equipment will make sure:

• That it will not start while you are working on it

• All persons working on the machine are protected

• Damage to the equipment is prevented.


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Isolation points can be :

• battery isolator switches

• air or water system gate/shut off valves

• electrical switches or any other physical means of ensuring personnel can not turn on the energy source.


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A tag is put on an isolation point to warn other people not to change the state of the isolation point


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AUMS uses four basic types of tags

• Out of Service

• Personal Danger

• Commissioning and Testing

• Information


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OUT OF SERVICE

These tags are used to prevent defective equipment being started, operated or used which may result in injury to personnel or further equipment damage.


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PERSONAL DANGER

A Personal Danger tag provides protection for personnel working on equipment.

No person shall de-isolate, operate any switch or valve whilst a personal

danger tag is in place.

The only person who can place or remove this tag is the person whose name appears on the tag.


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COMMISSIONING AND TESTING

This tag gives an employee exclusive control over the plant operation.

It is used during commissioning, calibration, testing, inspection and maintenance when equipment is required to be in operating mode.


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INFORMATION TAGS

These tags are used to pass on information which may reduce inefficiencies, doubling up or constant reporting.


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Equipment must be isolated and tagged with an OUT OF SERVICE tag at each isolation point

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Switches and valves must be switched to the isolated position and tagged by an authorised person

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Each person working on the equipment must have a PERSONAL DANGER tag at each isolation point


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Before starting work, test the isolation. Discharge any energy that MIGHT be stored in the system.

Each person must remove his or her own Personal Danger Tag at the completion of the job or prior to leaving the work site.

If the task is incomplete, the Out of Service tag remains on the isolation point.

Always communicate isolation conditions with your supervisor and the supervisor of the next crew

coming on shift.


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ISOLATION AND TAGGINGELECTRICAL SAFETY

Only licensed electricians are permitted to carry out electrical repairs and access equipment and installations

All fixed and portable electrical equipment must have a valid electrical inspection tag attached before use

Faulty equipment must be tagged out of service and reported

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Before any work is started on electrically driven plant and machinery, the electricity must be isolated and tagged at the primary source.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Be familiar with the properties of hazardous substancesKnow the risks of handling them and take precautions

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CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Refer to the MSDS for information on : safe handling, storage and disposal, first aid PPE and toxicity

Material Safety Data Sheets

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MANUAL HANDLING

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Manual handling is any activity requiring a person to lift, lower, push, carry, throw, move or restrain an object.

85% of workplace injuries are caused through manual handling activities and the back is the most affectedbody part.

MANUAL HANDLING

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Determine the best technique (half squat) check balance, avoid bending your back, twisting or reachingPlan – before you lift, assistance required?Bend knees - keep your back straightSecure grip

Keep the load close to the body – minimise stress, centralise the centre of gravity and face the direction you are moving

MANUAL HANDLING

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Good housekeeping means a tidy workshop and working areas

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Store tools and equipment away when not in use

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Clean up spills immediately. Put all rubbish in designated bins

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Maintain good housekeeping by:Guarding or barricade any unsafe area.Storing flammable materials in approved cabinets and storage areas.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Good housekeeping happens underground. Clean up your work area. Take your rubbish out with you at the end of shift

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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

An Out of Service tag or Personal Danger tag must be attached before any maintenance work can commence

Only qualified and authorised personnel are permitted to do maintenance repairs on machinery, vehicles and mobile equipment

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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Only trained and authorised personnel are permitted to use portable tools.Check that it is in good working order.Check the current inspection tag.Wear the proper PPE

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WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Use an approved full body harness and shock absorbing lanyard or a fall restraint device attached to a fixed anchor point

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WORKING AT HEIGHTSInspect the condition of the equipment before use

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WORKING AT HEIGHTSFall restraint must be used when you are working on :

Elevated work platforms and man baskets

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WORKING AT HEIGHTSFall restraint must be used when you are working near :

open holes and manways

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The Karabiner must be attached to a fixed anchor point

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

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WORKING AT HEIGHTSThe miners belt is not a full body harness and cannot be used for fall restraint

AFRICAN UNDERGROUND MINING SERVICES

UNDERGROUND INDUCTION

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OBJECTIVE

Our underground operations have additional hazards compared to surface operations.

This Underground Induction gives you information and instruction for safer working practices underground. Follow the induction closely to further protect yourself and work safe.

OUR AIM IS TO RETURN YOU HOME IN THE SAME CONDITION YOU ARRIVED IN - HEALTHY WITH NO INJURY.

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UNDERGROUND MINING OVERVIEW

1 General Safety Rules2 Additional PPE for Underground3 Tag Board4 Communication5 Signs and Barricades6 Ground Awareness / Support7 Ventilation

8 Mine Gases 9 Mobile Equipment10 Underground Fires & Evacuation11 Explosives12 Operational Hazards

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UNDERGROUND MINING OVERVIEWThe underground environment has key terminology used to describe actions, locations and machinery.

portal

bogger

tramming

nipper

backs

charging

Shift supervisor

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1 You must comply with all safety instructions and safety signage.

2 Do not enter barricaded or unventilated area’s of the mine.3 PPE must be worn as designated by signage, task procedures or verbal instruction from your supervisor.4 No person is to operate any equipment, tooling, mobile

equipment or vehicle unless trained and authorised.5 Only authorised licensed electricians are permitted to

carry out electrical repairs and installations.


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6 You are not permitted in any area where explosives are stored, handled or used unless trained and authorised.

7 Report any hazard or unsafe condition which you are unable to rectify yourself.

8 Report all injuries and incidents as soon as possible after the incident to your supervisor.

9 You are not permitted to go under “unsupported” ground.


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EXTRA PPE UNDERGROUNDYour cap lamp is the most important underground PPE item. Make sure that it works

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You must have your cap lamp with you all the time while you are underground

Your cap lamp helps to keep you safe underground

EXTRA PPE UNDERGROUND

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EXTRA PPE UNDERGROUNDA closed circuit oxygen re breather unit used when air underground is filled with smoke and fumes

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You must have a watch with you every time you go underground. It is part of your PPE.


Carry spare tags with you so they can be used immediately on equipment that you identify as a hazard or when you work on energised equipment.

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Gloves are an important part of your PPE underground. Carry a pair of gloves all the time and make sure they are the correct gloves for the job.


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PERSONNEL TAG BOARD

The personal tag board is used to monitor which personnel are underground at any given time

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PERSONNEL TAG BOARD

You must:TAG ON - when going underground and TAG OFF - when leaving the mine

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COMMUNICATIONS

Cap Lamp Signals

To gain a person’s attention flick the cap

lamp beamaround and over them

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OKCome towards me

ADVANCE

STOPDo not come

NO ENTRY

REVERSEGet out

GO BACK

COMMUNICATIONS

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COMMUNICATIONSHand signals are used when voice communication is not possible.

It is recommended that the following hand signals be used

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UPFinger moves in a circular

motion

DOWNFlat hand held out 90 degrees from the body

GO THERE

GO THERE

COMMUNICATIONS

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Guidelines for hand signals

Task overviewAgree on signals Any confusion - STOPOnly one signallerLoss of visual contact

STOPUse a Spotter

COMMUNICATIONS

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COMMUNICATIONS

The leaky feeder system is used for underground radio communicationsYou must be within sight of the cable for good reception and transmitting

Underground radio system

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SIGNS AND BARRICADES

Signs and barricades are used stop people going into dangerous areas.

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Every underground worker must inspect the workplace before starting any task

Checks must be done for ventilation, ground condition and potential hazards

GROUND AWARENESS

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GROUND AWARENESS

We have two methods of ground control

Mesh – used with rock bolts to provide additional support

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Shotcrete – spray on fibrecrete, supported by bolts

GROUND AWARENESS

Shotcrete – spray on fibrecrete used with rock bolts

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Scaling is the method of removing loose rock that has the potential to injure personnel or damage machinery.

It is a hazardous task and is performed by trained personnel.

GROUND AWARENESS

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Unless specifically authorized by your supervisor, you must never enter No Entry areas

PROHIBITED UNDERGROUND AREAS

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VENTILATION

The primary ventilation system draws air into the mine and exhausts air back to the surface.This provides the main travel ways of the mine with fresh air circulation

Primary Ventilation

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VENTILATION

Secondary ventilation fans supply air from the main travel ways to the work area

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VENTILATION

Airborne hazards

Dust from drilling, blasting and loader work

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VENTILATION

Airborne hazards

Blasting consumes available oxygen and contaminates the air with toxic gases

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VENTILATIONAirborne hazards

Diesel fumes from machinery

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MINE GASES

Mine gases come from detonating explosives as well as exhaust from diesel engines. Exposure of rock to air

also generates gases underground.

ExamplesCarbon Monoxide Carbon DioxideNitrous Oxides Sulphur DioxideMethane Hydrogen

Sulphide

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Oxygen depletion is a hazardous condition underground. If it is not managed properly it can result in a fatality.

Oxygen depletion is caused by:• Displacement of oxygen by other mine gasses• Diesel engines running excessively underground• Underground fires

Good ventilation is the key to avoiding oxygen depletion.

MINE GASES

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MINE GASES

Gas monitoring

• If you suspect gas in an area, do not enter. Notify your Supervisor so that a test can be conducted.

• Some activities require continuous gas detection. Your Supervisor will instruct you to do so if required.

MINE GASES

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Fuming• Fuming is a term used to describe when a person has

been exposed to concentrations of mine gases that have the potential to cause ill health.

• The symptoms of fuming can be delayed.

if you suspect fuming then tell your supervisor and the safety department

MINE GASES

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HEAVY VEHICLES UNDERGROUND

If you are unable to move out of the decline then signal to the driver with your cap lamp and he will stop to let you pass. Always move to a place where the driver can see you

Heavy vehicles underground are a special hazard to workers on foot. They are very big, they take up most of the space and have blind spots where the driver cannot see you.

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HEAVY VEHICLES UNDERGROUNDAlways be aware of blind spots. The driver cannot see you in those areas.

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Always be in a position where the driver can see you


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Move to a safe position when you see and hear the heavy vehicle coming toward you


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ALL VEHICLES UNDERGROUND

If you are unable to move out of the way then signal to the driver with your cap lamp and he will stop to let you pass. Always move to a place where the driver can see you

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Use the standard signals when starting and moving vehicles

STARTONE HORN BLAST

REVERSE THREE HORN BLASTS

FORWARD TWO HORN BLASTS


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Pre-operation checks

Conduct a steering and brake testbefore entering the decline

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ParkingAll vehicles left unattended underground must be parked at an angle to prevent a runaway.

LIGHT VEHICLES UNDERGROUND

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LIGHT VEHICLES UNDERGROUNDAngle the wheels away from the wall when facing up the slope

Park in first gear facing up the slope

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Parking Rules

Put chocks under the wheel to stop the vehicle moving

LIGHT VEHICLES UNDERGROUNDSwitch off the engine and apply the park brakeLeave the flashing light on

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When the vehicle is facing down the slope turn the wheels toward the wall. Engage reverse gear

LIGHT VEHICLES UNDERGROUND

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Rules for ALL vehicles


Seatbelts must be worn at all times.

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Except for the driver, no other person is allowed to ride in any heavy vehicle unless they are wearing a seatbelt.

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Maximum speed limit underground for all vehicles is 25 kph


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Minimum distance between ALL vehicles no less than 30 mThis rule applies to underground as well as surface vehicles


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Light vehicles must give way to heavy vehicles – on the surface as well as underground.



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UNDERGROUND FIRES AND EVACUATION

Portable fire equipment

Dry chemical powder extinguishers are fitted to all mobile equipment and fixed plant underground

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Dry chemical powder extinguishers are fitted to all refuge chambers underground


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Heavy underground equipment is fitted with fire suppression systems

Activation point

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You must know the location and check the condition of all extinguishers in your area

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If a fire occurs on avehicle you must:

• stop the vehicle• park clear of main travel ways (if possible)• shut down the vehicle• activate the AFFF system if there is a fire in the engine or use portable extinguisher


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Tyre Fires

Tyre fires are caused by dragging brakes or running on flat tyres.If a tyre fire occurs, immediately park up, shut down, raise emergency call, move to clean air or put on the self rescuer


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ELECTRICAL FIRES


• Use a dry chemical powder extinguisher if there is any live electrical equipment located near the fire.

• Do not use water on fires near electrical equipment or in areas where there may be live wires.

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If you are unable to safety extinguish the fire, you must:

– Evacuate the area– Notify all personnel in the immediate area to

evacuate– Raise the alarm by following the site emergency protocol

Out of Control Fires


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When you are aware of an emergency through a verbal warning, radio message, or stench gas release, make your way out of the mine.If you cannot get out of the mine, make your way to the nearest fresh air base, intake rise or refuge chamber.


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If fumes are present and your breathing is affected, put the self rescuer on immediately.


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When you reach the fresh air base or intake rise, do not remove the self rescuer until the air quality and purity has been established as safe.


You must not leave a refuge chamber until you have been given the all clear by Mine Rescue Team or Supervisor

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EXPLOSIVES

All persons working around explosives (including handling, transport and storage) must work under the direction of the Blastman.

EXPLOSIVES

No person is allowed to handle or transport explosives unlessthey have completed the appropriate training and have management authorisation.

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EXPLOSIVES

Explosives are stored in purpose built magazinesDo not enter any explosive magazine unless authorised No smoking or naked flames within 10m of a magazine

Explosives Magazines

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EXPLOSIVES

FIRING TIMES:END OF

SHIFTDAY SHIFT 6:00pm to 6:30pmNIGHT SHIFT 6:00am to 6:30am

NOTE: Mid-shift firing time fits in with surface blasting. Current Surface blasting time is 1:00pm to 1:30pm Underground mid-shift firing time 12:30pm to 1:00pm.

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Once explosives have been fired you must allow time for the dust and fumes to escape the underground workings.

EXPLOSIVES

You are not permitted to enter underground until the all clear hasbeen given

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Compressed Air Before you work on a compressed air line, make sure that:supply has been isolatedisolation valve is tagged line has been bled

Never point the hose at other people or use it to clean yourself down

OPERATIONAL HAZARDS

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OPERATIONAL HAZARDSWater and air linesCan be under high pressure so before carrying out work on water lines or air lines, they must be:

Check that the couplings and safety clips are secure

• isolated• tagged• drained

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Warning signs must be in full view.

Vehicles must never drive over jumbo trailing cables or pump cables.

Electric Jumbo Drilling Safety

OPERATIONAL HAZARDS

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