Open cut mining, also known as surface or open cast mining, typically involves the use of heavy mobile equipment to load and move materials. This section provides vehicle interaction control improvement resources that are relevant for surface mining.
An analysis of injuries to haul truck operators in the U.S. mining industry [2010]
This 2010 analysis of injuries to haul truck drivers in the United States mining industry is based on MSHA data from 2004-2008.The objective of this work was to profile injuries sustained during haul truck operations, to identify priorities for further investigation, and to determine potential injury prevention strategies. [More...]
CODE OF PRACTICE Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia
CODE OF PRACTICE Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia This code of practice will assist those involved with mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia to meet their legislative obligations for work health and safety under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994. (More...)
EMESRT PR-5A Vehicle Interaction Systems Performance Requirements – Revision 2
The PR-5A Design Philosophy covers operational controls across a range of potential unwanted events (PUE's)
The philosophy present two key models - the Mica Endsley model for situational awareness and the EMESRT 9 layer defensive controls model.
The 9 layer model assists in understanding all 9 control levels and the situational awareness model with Levels 7-9. Read on for more...
Excessive watering of haul-roads – Mines safety bulletin no. 94…
Excessive watering of haul-roads - Mines safety bulletin no. 94 on 22 January 2010, Queensland, Australia This bulletin highlights an increase in the number of incidents on haul-roads from over-watering. It provides an analysis on location. Most incidents occur on ramps and result in collisions with safety berms. (More...)
Fatal Injury Report – Dozer and LV NSW
Fatality investigation preliminary report. The information provided is largely around the facts of the incident which involve a Dozer reversing over a light vehicle at a sand mining operation in Western NSW.
Guidance Note QGN 27 Collision prevention…
Guidance Note QGN 27 Collision prevention, Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 ? issued by the Mines Inspectorate of the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) Queensland Government, Australia. Published in 2018, this Guidance Note applies to surface and underground operations and is designed to assist in the identification of hazards, and the development and implementation of controls, to manage the risk to persons from collisions. This includes collisions between vehicles, vehicles and persons, and vehicles and infrastructure. (More...)
Link to the ACARP Website
Link to ACARP - the Australian Coal Industry's Research Program. ACARP is a mining research program that has been running in Australia since it was established in 1992. It is 100% owned and funded by all Australian black coal producers through a five cents per tonne levy paid on saleable coal. (More...)
Maules Creek Incident Report from Regulator NSW Australia
Analysis of a service vehicle/haul truck collision which occurred at an intersection. Issues identified related to change management, mine design and worker training. [More...]
MDG-2007-Guideline-for-the-selection-and-implementation-of-collision-management-systems…
MDG 2007 Guideline for the selection and implementation of collision management systems for mining - published by New South Wales State Government, Australia.
Published in 2014, this intent of this guidance material is to... (More...)
MSHA Proximity Detection/Collision Warning Information…
MSHA Proximity Detection/Collision Warning Information from Technical Support MSHA and the mining industry have worked together to develop potentially life-saving technology that can stop machine motion and/or send a warning signal to the machine operator when it detects a person or object in the machine's path. (More...)
New Hope Collision Awareness System Installation Case Study
New Hope Collision Awareness System Installation Case Study This case study is provided by New Hope Group an Australian based coal mining company, In 2010 they reviewed options for enhanced technical options in controlling identified risks associated with vehicle interactions on their operational mine sites. (More...)
NIOSH Mining Topic: Proximity Detection
NIOSH Mining Topic: Proximity Detection Active link to the NIOSH webpage Mining Topic - Proximity Detection This web site has links to field evaluations and next steps in the development of intelligent Proximity Detection systems (iPD). (More)
Off highway trucks – fatal mistakes video
Off highway trucks - fatal mistakes video This video discusses and shows safety precautions necessary when operating or interacting with Off Highway Trucks. (More...)
Rear dump truck drives over light vehicle – Mines Safety Alert no. 246…
Rear dump truck drives over light vehicle - Mines Safety Alert no. 246 on 04 August 2010, Queensland, Australia This alert describes a day shift incident when a loaded Cat 785D Rear Dump Truck collided with a light vehicle being driven by a supervisor. The dump truck was travelling off a bench towards the ramp intersection and supervisor was travelling down the ramp. (More...)
Reduction of Collisions and Increase of Productivity in Antamina Mining Company (Peru)
A case study outlining the benefits of an integrated approach to implementing a Collision Avoidance System at the Antamina (Peru) mining operation [More...]
Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment…
Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment at Surface Mines, and for Belt Conveyors at Surface and Underground Mines Link to a to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Proposed Rule that includes Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment at Surface Mines. Relevant to improving mobile equipment interaction controls (More...)
Thiess Intersection Design Fundamentals
Thiess Mine Intersection Design Fundamentals Context - Intersection Design Fundamentals is a core training program that supports and reinforces the Thiess processes for managing mine traffic across its global operations. Results - The outcome of this program is to provide a deeper understanding of key intersection design principles. (More...)
Three Case Studies on the Implementation of New Technology…
Three Case Studies on the Implementation of New Technology in the Mining Industry Paper by A T Job and P R McAree - There is significant value at stake in the mining industry from the implementation of new technologies that support the enhanced profitability and sustainability of mines. (More...)
Trucks tipping over the edge, Mines Safety Alert no. 247…
Trucks tipping over the edge, Mines Safety Alert no. 247 16 August 2010 Queensland Australia This alert reviews serious incidents involving haul trucks passing through berms when tipping. (More...)
Uncontrolled movement on mine roads…
Uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding, and light or heavy vehicle roll-over - Mines safety bulletin no. 99 Version 1 on 23 August 2010, Queensland, Australia This bulletin covers trends in uncontrolled movements by various vehicle types on Queensland open cut coal mine roads. (More...)
Use of forklift trucks at mine and quarry sites – Mines safety bulletin no. 30…
Use of forklift trucks at mine and quarry sites - Mines safety bulletin no. 30 on 11 March 2002, Queensland, Australia The purpose of this Safety Bulletin was to raise awareness regarding the safe use of forklift trucks among the mining and quarrying industry stakeholders. It highlights the areas of concern and provides references to useful sources of information for controlling the risks within acceptable levels. (More...)