BI-01.01 Trained personnel who are supported by an up to date training system

A process should be in place for delivering and maintaining competency-based training. [More...]

BI-01.13 Clear maintainer performance management expectations supported by an active and consistent performance management process

Line managers ensure safe, productive behaviours are recognised and action is taken to correct unsafe and non-productive behaviours.[More...]

BI-01.50 Trained and competent personnel carry out error free hose assembly

Hoses used on mobile equipment are correctly rated and assembled. [More...]

BI-01.51 Skilled and experienced personnel are accountable for maintaining mobile equipment

All workers who maintain mobile equipment are trained, competent and authorised for the tasks that they carry out.[More...]

BI-01.53 Skilled and experienced personnel are accountable for maintaining fire detection and suppression systems on mobile equipment

Accountability for the maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems assigned to a suitably experienced and qualified person(s).[More...]

BI-02.02 Maintenance requirements cover all safety and operational systems on mobile plant

Safety and operational systems on mobile plant are well-maintained. [More...]

BI-02.07 Regular checking and maintenance of brakes steering and tyres

There are minimal brake, steering and tyre failures on operating mobile equipment.[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-02.11 Establish and maintain an effective mobile equipment maintenance strategy

There are no maintenance process failures that result in mobile equipment fires, during operations and during servicing, maintenance and repair work. [More...]

BI-02.12 Serviced and checked fire extinguishers on mobile equipment

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

BI-02.60 Effective Hot work Processes

Sites have a formal process for managing hot work on or near mobile equipment.[More...]

BI-02A.70 Fire resistant coolants, hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required.

Fire resistant coolants and hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required.[More...]

BI-03.05 Purging of fuel tanks before hot work

Hot work on fuel tanks is well controlled and does not result in fires or explosions.[More...]

BI-04.02 Appropriate system for scheduled inspections including structured checklists and defect reporting

Scheduled inspections of mobile equipment avoids breakdowns. Mobile equipment that is compromised does not operate.[More...]

BI-05.01 Change Management Process

Applied and effective change management processes are in use at the operating site.[More...]

BI-05.04 Regular and consistent application of performance management processes

Operating sites have effective performance management processes, that are applied consistently.[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

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...

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

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

NSW Safety Bulletin SB21-11 – Fires occur after servicing mobile plant

NSW Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, mobile equipment fires, safety bulletin, advice, mining industry, maintenance, servicing, repair activities

Prevention of fires in underground mines

SA12-01-Inappropriate-maintenance-practices-and-fire-protection-lead-to-major-plant-fire

Investigation findings and recommendations from an excavator fire (which was a complete loss) [More...]