This information provides the business inputs which address failure modes of mobile equipment which relate to the mobile equipment being poorly specific for the duty to which it is being put. The listing of failure modes is shown in detail in the Important Documents section on the right – but in essence, they relate to:
- Specifying flammable components
- Not identifying heat build up potential (e.g. due to dust make during operations etc.)
- Failing to identify different loss scenarios for new types of equipment (e.g. battery vehicles)
- Not requiring detection devices on critical systems, and
- Poor specification of fire suppression system(s)
The business inputs which address these types of failure modes are presented in the listing of business inputs shown below the failure modes.
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-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-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-02.01 Introduction of equipment to site process
Only plant (including mobile equipment and monitoring systems) that meets site requirements is used on site. [More...]
BI-02.09 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-02.50 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.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.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.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.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.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.45 Confirm that hydraulic systems performance meets OEM guarantees
Hydraulic systems installed on mobile equipment meet operating and maintenance requirements.[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.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.50.1 Flammable Fluid Line Control Systems detect and react to loss of containment
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.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...]
BI-02A.61 Standards register relevant for mobile equipment
Site mobile equipment specifications reference relevant standards, regulations and other industry information.[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-02A.80 System that monitors thermal digital fingerprint
Thermal monitoring systems alert mobile equipment operators and others of potential and actual fires.[More...]
BI-05.06 Regular monitoring of equipment status that predicts fires, alarms on equipment and notifies
Industry Project Monitoring devices to provide early warning and response to potential or actual fires.[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...]