Design of Asset

Inadequate mobile equipment design causes fire

CFM-DE-01 Liquid fuel loss of containment – design weakness

Failure mode related to a design weakness impact on containment of liquid fuels [More...]

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CFM-DE-02 Solid fuel present on mobile equipment – specification weakness

Specification issues leading to an increase in fuel load [More...]

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CFM-DE-03 Fuel is introduced to mobile equipment – design weakness

Designs impact on the build up of external fuel on the equipment [More...]

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CFM-DE-04 Excessive heat is produced and not effectively contained/shielded from fuel sources during mobile equipment operation – design weakness

Hot surfaces above the ignition temperature of fuel sources [More...]

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CFM-DE-10 OEM does not provide an appropriate maintenance strategy for the supplied plant

Poor transfer of information from OEMs [More...]

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CFM-DE-31 New generation of mobile equipment – fire potential and pathways not recognised

Fire risks from new technology are not well understood [More...]

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CFM-MN-30 Recommendations from OEM or Third-Party Supplier not implemented

Inherent design or manufacturing issues not being addressed [More...]

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CFM-RP-01 Breaches of Statutory Requirements and Regulator prosecution

Regulator responses to a mobile equipment fire [More...]

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BI-01.52 Skilled and experienced personnel are accountable for selection of mobile equipment

Accountability for the selection of mobile equipment is assigned to a suitably experienced and qualified person(s).[More...]

BI-02.01 Introduction of equipment to site process

Only plant (including mobile equipment and monitoring systems) that meets site requirements is used on site. [More...]

BI-02.22 Design of hydrocarbon and fuel tanks are maintainable and prevent leaking

Hydrocarbon and fuel tanks on mobile equipment are designed for a long service life and can be accessed for inspection and maintenance.[More...]

BI-02A.02 Fit for purpose equipment selection processes – fuel lubrication and hydraulic lines

Equipment specifications include details on components that contain or contain flammable liquids. Where relevant, these reference standards, regulatory requirements and other industry information.[More...]

BI-02A.03 Fit for purpose equipment selection processes – Electrical Systems

Equipment specifications include details on electrical systems and these reference relevant standards, regulatory requirements and other industry information.[More...]

BI-02A.31 QAQC Processes used in Manufacture

Manufacturers, dealers and equipment assemblers have formal quality management processes in place to ensure that their products meet all required standards.[More...]

BI-02A.44 Battery specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

Sites have specifications for batteries that start mobile equipment and feed other power circuits.[More...]

BI-02A.47 Fuel and exhaust specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

Design requirements for fuel and exhaust on mobile equipment should be included in specifications required from suppliers of this equipment. Formal processes for confirming the provided equipment meets these requirements should support consistently meet site requirements for fuel and exhaust systems.[More...]

BI-02A.48 Flammable liquid line specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

Sites should prepare specifications that OEMs/suppliers confirm are met for flammable liquid lines on mobile plant. These engineering specifications should meet site requirements for filling, operation, maintenance and integrity during normal and any incident/emergency situation.[More...]

BI-02A.49 Fuel shut off specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

Sites should include design requirements for fuel shut in their specifications provided to OEMs/Suppliers and site maintainers to prevent any unwanted conditions arising during filling, operation (including abnormal operations/incidents) or maintenance of the mobile plant.[More...]

BI-02A.50 Hydraulic line specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

BI-02A.50.1 Flammable Fluid Line Control Systems detect and react to loss of containment

BI-02A.51 Hydraulic tank specifications are detailed for hydraulic tanks on mobile equipment

BI-02A.53 Operator display specifications are detailed for mobile equipment

BI-02A.57 Capacitors or batteries are selected to minimise the ignition risk

BI-02A.58 Ceramic coatings for exhaust components

Hot surfaces in engines are coated with material that lower their operating surface temperature. [More...]

BI-02A.61 Standards register relevant for mobile equipment

Site mobile equipment specifications reference relevant standards, regulations and other industry information.[More...]

BI-04.04 Site change management process apply to the introduction of new types and models of mobile equipment

Applied and effective change management processes are in use at the operating site and these apply to the introduction of new types and models of mobile equipment.[More...]

Drive shaft failures causing fires

New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fires on mobile plant, drive shaft failures, universal joint, hydraulic component, whipping tail

EMESRT Performance Requirement 4 Mobile Equipment Fire Management

Design Philosophy 4 - Fire, fire prevention or mitigation controls, risks to operator, maintainer and emergency responders

Fire risk of battery units for underground battery electric vehicles

New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fire, battery units, underground, electric vehicles, mains powered mobile machinery

NSW Safety Alert SB21-01 – Fires occur while refuelling plant

New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fires on mobile plant, refuelling