Inadequate design, 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...]
EMESRT Performance Requirement 4 Mobile Equipment Fire Management
Design Philosophy 4 - Fire, fire prevention or mitigation controls, risks to operator, maintainer and emergency responders
Mining Magazine Article – Fire threats on the rise at mine sites
2 page article covering an observed trend by insurers in the frequency and severity of fires in Australia...