Local Response

The local response to an actual or potential fire is less than adequate

CFM-DE-32 Fire suppression system fails because of interface logic issues

Caused by: Automatic or manual system activation signal sent [More...]

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CFM-DT-05 External heat or other high energy contact with mobile equipment not detected

During operations, there is an excessive heat build-up that goes undetected through:[More...]

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CFM-DT-10 Detection and/or suppression system compromised – no signal on fire or potential fire situation

Failure to detect and/or respond to a heating/fire situation [More...]

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CFM-LR-04 Excessive heat is produced during mobile equipment operation leads to smoulder or burn – not able to extinguish

After a fire from excessive heat is detected, it cannot be extinguished using fire suppression system[More...]

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CFM-LR-10 Operator does not activate suppression systems or use fire extinguisher in a fire or potential fire situation

Suppression/extinguisher systems not activated, caused by:[More...]

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CFM-LR-12 Fire suppression activated but does not extinguish or prevent a mobile equipment fire

Deployed fire suppression/response is not adequate [More...]

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CFM-OP-06 Fire suppression systems does not function or is inadequate – during operations

Failure of the reticulated fire suppression system to work, caused by:[More...]

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BI-01.04 Trained Competent and Authorised Mobile Equipment Operators

All workers who operate mobile equipment at the mine are trained and assessed for competency.[More...]

BI-01.39 Alarm and vehicle information panel expected response – information prepared for operators

Alarm and vehicle information panel, with expected responses, are documented by vehicle type and communicated in a style that is appropriate for the audience.[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-02.12 Serviced and checked fire extinguishers on mobile equipment

Portable fire extinguishers are installed on all mobile equipment.[More...]

BI-02A.43 Alarms provide verbal directions for operators in fire situations

Industry project In fire situations the operator is provided with verbal directions e.g. park up, turn off engine, suppression system will operate in 30 seconds, open the deck/gate this way etc. [More.].

BI-02A.80 System that monitors thermal digital fingerprint

Thermal monitoring systems alert mobile equipment operators and others of potential and actual fires.[More...]

BI-03.02 Operators follow site parking requirements

Site requirements for parking in any situation understood and applied by vehicle operators.[More...]

BI-09.01 Emergency Preparedness

There should be a formal approach to emergency preparedness on site. It should include local response, emergency response through to crisis management.[More...]

BI-09B.01 Emergency Response Drills

Emergency response drills are carried out to schedule. The site has a formal approach for emergency preparedness.[More...]

BI-09B.02 General Fire Training

All workers at the mine have a basic understanding of fire prevention including first response.[More...]

BI-09B.03 Operator Fire Training

Operators of all classes of mobile equipment undertake fire response training.[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