Inadequate design – which leads to challenges to achieve effective installation or maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems
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-02.08 Fire suppression system is integrated into machine operation
Mobile equipment cannot be operated inadvertently if the fire detection and suppression system is operable e.g. isolated or has been discharged. [More...]
BI-02.09 Regular checking and maintenance of alarms and monitors
There are minimal alarm and monitor failures on operating mobile equipment. [More...]
BI-02.50 Plant Safety Files – requirement to register and track plant components and certificates
Sites have a process to track and manage information related to equipment deployed on the site. The process should mesh with maintenance strategies and provide a single point of truth for test/inspection information related to registered/regulated components. [More...]
BI-02A.01 Fit for purpose equipment selection processes – General
Equipment selected for site use is fit for purpose and delivers safe and productive outcomes. [More...]
BI-02A.30 OEM Designs provide for installation of fire detection and suppression systems
Industry project OEM equipment is designed so that: - Fire suppression systems can be readily installed, maintained and are protected during normal operations and maintenance. - Installed fire detection and suppression systems remain functional and can be activated during the first phases of an equipment fire i.e. they are not the first system to fail. [More...]
BI-02A.46 Fire suppression specification for mobile equipment
Equipment should be specified and sourced which includes provision for fire suppression installation, operation and maintenance to meet site requirements. [More...]
BI-02A.60 Specification for an OEM Fire protection evaluation for mobile equipment
Industry Project Equipment and equipment component suppliers provide a fire protection evaluation of their products. [More...]
Diesel engine – turbocharger fires – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin
Incident report on a fire on a Turbocharger - with recommendations to prevent incident recurrence. [More...]
Discussion Paper – Preventing fires on mobile plant – NSW Minerals Council submission
The Resources Regulator (the Regulator) has identified fires on mobile plant as a significant hazard in the New South Wales mining industry. In particular the higher rates of such fires in surface mines and underground metaliferous mines is the focus of the Regulator’s proposals for change outlined in the Discussion Paper. [More...]
EMESRT Performance Requirement 4 (PR-4) Mobile Equipment Fire Management
Design Philosophy 4 - Fire, fire prevention or mitigation controls, risks to operator, maintainer and emergency responders. [More...]
Equipment fires, investigation and response – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin October 2011
A report highlighting concerns regarding equipment fires on mobile equipment on mine sites. [More...]
Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators – Queensland Government Safety Bulletin December 2002
Hydraulic excavators involved in fires leads to recommendations to prevent recurrence and provides guidance on leading practice. [More...]
Fire on diesel electric truck – Queensland Government Significant Incident
Truck fire arising from a fuel leak could not be extinguished. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant January – March 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant July – September 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021. [More...]
Fires on surface drill rigs – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB18-04
Fires related to the working environment are analysed for drilling rigs. [More...]
Foam fire suppression systems – Western Australian Government
This guideline is a minimum standard that applies to vehicles registered for underground use in Western Australian mines in accordance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Inspection Regulation10.59(1) and (2) which states: [More...]
Inappropriate maintenance practices and fire protection lead to major plant fire – NSW Government, Australia Safety Alert SA12-01
Investigation findings and recommendations from an excavator fire (which was a complete loss). [More...]
Maintaining the effectiveness of water-mist fire suppression systems on mobile plant – Western Australian Government Safety Bulletin SB-127
High-pressure water-mist fire suppression systems are used widely. [More...]
Major excavator fire at open cut coal mine – NSW Government, Australia Safety Alert SA00-21
Analysis and recommendations following a major excavator fire. [More...]
Managing mobile equipment fire risks – Deloitte November 2021
The purpose of this document is to provide examples for implementing management actions to prevent (not supress) mobile equipment fires. [More...]
MDG 1032 – Guideline for the prevention, early detection and suppression of fires in coal mines
New South Wales Industry and Investment, coal safety advisory committee, guideline, prevention, early detection, suppression of fires in coal mines. [More...]
Mining Magazine Article – Fire threats on the rise at mine sites
Two page article covering an observed trend by insurers in the frequency and severity of fires in Australia. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Metal/Nonmetal Mining Categories, 1990-2001
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining categories during 1990-2001 by state and six successive 2-year time periods. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Underground and Surface Coal Mining Categories: 1990-1999
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface coal mining categories by state and 2-year time periods during 1990-1999. [More...]
Preventing fires on mobile plant – NSW Resources Regulator August 2018
Discussion paper on options for preventing fires on mobile plant. [More...]
Preventing fires on mobile plant position paper – NSW Resources Regulator
Mine operators, rigorous fire risk assessments, fire suppression and detection systems, controls must be effectively implemented and regularly monitored, suitable fire-resistant fluids. [More...]
Prevention of fires in underground mines – Western Australian Government
This guideline was developed through extensive consultation with industry representatives, and is based on the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia’s Hazard management guideline for underground fire prevention. [More...]
Riskgate fire related information
This initiating event relates to the unwanted or unexpected combination of a fuel source and an ignition source on mobile and field equipment that results in fire. [More...]
Underground diesel-powered water car fire – MSHA Alert 14 May 2019
A fire occurred on a modified item of U/G plant in a USA coal mine. There was no detection of the heat build up and a subsequent failure of the fire suppression system led to a more significant incident occurring that would otherwise have happened. The regulator identified 7 key safety practices that should be included. [More...]
Update on fire suppression systems – NSW Government, Australia Safety Alert SA01-02
Fire suppression system update from the NSW regulator. [More...]
Water truck destroyed by fire – NSW Government Safety Alert SA15-05
Incident analysis and recommendations related to a truck fire. [More...]