D. COP - TMM Flashcards
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What aspects need to be addressed in the COP?
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- ASPECTS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE
- 1 Safe use of TMM’s, equipment and tools
- 2 Brakes
- 3 Protection of the operator, driver and other persons
- 4 Inadvertent movement of the TMM
- 5 Safe boarding/alighting and/or access to/exit from TMM’s
- 6 Design and operation of tow-bars and coupling devices
- 7 Lights fitted to TMM’s
- 8 Physical constraints to operator/driver’s vision
- 9 Remote controlled TMM’s
- 10 Maintenance
- 11 Health and safety devices on TMM’s
- 12 TMM’s to be operated/driven by competent authorised persons
- 13 Design of excavations and roadways
- 14 Inclines
- 15 Operating rules
- 16 Raising/lowering, suspension and transport of persons
- 17 Illumination of transport environment
- 18 Visibility of TMM’s and persons
- 19 Warning devices and signals
- 20 Personal protective equipment
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What are the main areas to have in the COP?
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- TITLE PAGE
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- STATUS OF MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE
- MEMBERS OF DRAFTING COMMITTEE
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- RISK MANAGEMENT
- ASPECTS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE
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What does SIMRAC stands for?
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SIMRAC - Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee
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What needs to be addressed on the brakes?
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- Brakes
- 1.1. The design and provision of an effective service brake system, if the manner in which the TMM will be operated requires the use of service brakes for safe operation.
- 1.2. The design and provision of parking brakes to keep TMM’s stationary and prevent inadvertent movement of the TMM, if the manner in which the TMM will be operated requires the use of parking brakes for safe operation.
- 1.3. The design and provision of emergency brakes capable of stopping the TMM and to prevent the TMM from running out of control, if the manner in which the TMM will be operated requires the use of emergency brake for safe operation.
- 1.4. When the brakes mentioned in 8.2.2.and 8.2.3 consist of one braking system, such braking system must comply with the requirements of both systems.
- 1.5. When the functions of the brakes mentioned in 8.2.1, 8.2.2 and 8.2.3 are combined, the design and provision of the braking system must be such that it complies with the requirements for the separate systems and that a fail-safe-principle has been employed.
- 1.6. The use and testing of brakes and braking systems to ensure efficiency in terms of brake design specifications.
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What protection of the operator, driver and other persons must be addressed?
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- PROTECTION OF THE OPERATOR, DRIVER AND OTHER PERSONS
- 2.1. Protection of driver / operator or other persons on TMM’s from objects falling on them.
- 2.2. Protection of persons in, on or in close proximity of TMM should it roll over.
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What aspects for the inadvertent movement of the TMM must be addressed?
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7.3. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE TMM
The devices and procedures to be used by the driver/operator not to leave a TMM unattended until it is secured to prevent it from:
- 3.1. Inadvertently moving when parked
- 3.2. Inadvertently running out of control
- 3.3. Being set in motion by an unauthorized person
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What aspects for the design and operation of tow-bars and coupling devices must be addressed?
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- DESIGN AND OPERATION OF TOW-BARS AND COUPLING DEVICES
- 4.1. Design of effective tow-bars and coupling devices.
- 4.2. The methods and procedures to be used for the safe coupling, towing/pushing and de-coupling of TMM’s.
- 4.3. The methods and procedures to prevent inadvertent de-coupling of TMM’s being towed or pushed.
- 4.4. Ratio of mass of the towing vehicle in relation to mass of towed vehicle as well as combined braking power of both to ensure the two machines can be stopped timeous without causing significant risk to persons.
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What aspects of the lights fitted to TMM’s must be addressed?
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- LIGHTS FITTED TO TMM’S
- 5.1. Light intensity, type, numbers, size, spread and range of light beam
- 5.2. The distinction between front, rear and side lights including colour coding
- 5.3. Positioning of lights to indicate width of the TMM
- 5.4. Installation and adjustment of lights
- 5.5. The use of reflectors
- 5.6. Glare, reflection and diffusion of lights
- 5.7. Procedure in case of a luminaire or lamp failure
- 5.8. Cleaning and maintenance of lights or lamps
- 5.9. The use of adjustable lights to illuminate places critical to safe operations
- 5.10. Measurements and inspection of lighting equipment
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What aspects for remote controlled TMM’s must be addressed?
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- REMOTE CONTROLLED TMM’s
- 6.1. Identification of remote controllers and allocation to specific TMM’s
- 6.2. Ensurance that only one remote controller per TMM is in use
- 6.3. Secure storage of remote controllers not in use
- 6.4. Warning signs indicating the use of remote controlled TMM’s
- 6.5. Use of a TMM only within the operator’s sight (Line of sight) including sight via a camera and video screen (Tele-remote)
- 6.6. Safe operator position
- 6.7. Change over from remote to manual control
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What aspects of maintenance must be addressed?
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- MAINTENANCE
- 7.1. Scheduling of maintenance, inspections and over inspections
- 7.2. The use of pre-start checklists is in place to identify components critical for the safe operation of the type of TMM and keeping of such checklists for at least 3 months, this information is also logged into the computer based maintenance system.
- 7.3. The condition under which TMM’s should not be used e.g. “GO”, “GO BUT” and “NO GO” options.
- 7.4. Procedure for changing wheels
- 7.5. Procedure for changing, inflating and repairing of tyres
- 7.6. Procedures for any repairs that could endanger persons. To ensure safe maintenance, manufacturer’s repair manuals should be consulted.
- 7.7. The adequate support of a TMM or any of its components which may inadvertently fall on persons should be identified in the SHE Work procedures.
- 7.8. Battery changing procedures on battery powered TMM’s
- 7.9. Control of batteries and safety systems to be maintained for battery charging bays.
- 7.10. Other aspects such as rigging, welding, exposure to toxic liquids or fumes, dust, firefighting, fuel handling, roadways, emergency preparedness and the use of hazardous substances associated with operation and maintenance, are addressed in other Codes of Practice or SHE Work procedures.
- 7.11. Appropriate measures to ensure maintenance work in workshops, work bays or any controlled environment in the field or at the face can be undertaken safely. In hazardous areas the equipment must be moved to a safe area or if that is not possible the miner must attempt to make area safe.
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What aspects on health and safety devices on TMM’s must be addressed?
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- HEALTH AND SAFETY DEVICES ON TMM’s
- 8.1. Specify and describe the health and safety devices applicable to each type of TMM covered in the Code of Practice if not yet addressed elsewhere
- 8.2. The health and safety standards to be addressed include:
- 8.2.1. Safety systems to negate unexpected incapacitation of the operator / driver.
- 8.2.2. Vibration control devices
- 8.2.3. Design, control and maintenance of noise control systems to which the operator/driver and the immediate environment are exposed.
- 8.2.4. Provision of effective equipment to warn persons working or travelling in close proximity of the TMM when vision of the operator/driver is restricted in any direction of travel e.g. audible alarm or hooter or clearly visible flashing light.
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What aspects about TMM’s to be operated/driven by competent authorised persons must be addressed?
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- TMM’s TO BE OPERATED/DRIVEN BY COMPETENT AUTHORIZED PERSONS
- 9.1. Procedures and criteria to recruit/select, educate, train and appoint competent persons to operate or drive TMM’s
- 9.2. Awareness education and training in terms of the interaction with TMM’s, of persons working or travelling in close proximity to the TMM, in compliance with section 10(3) or the MHSA.
- 9.3. Keeping of records relating to the training of operators of TMM’s
- 9.4. Procedure for the written appointment/licensing of competent persons to operate/drive TMM’s under prevailing site-specific conditions
- 9.5. Record of written acknowledgement and acceptance of appointment and authorization to drive/operate a specific type of TMM.
- 9.6. A system that will ensure that TMM’s are only operated/driven by competent, authorized persons.
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What aspects of the design of excavations and roadways must be addressed?
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- DESIGN OF EXCAVATION AND ROADWAYS
- 10.1. The design and layout of mining excavations and specifically roadways, considering pertinent aspects such as calculations relating to power, brakes, deceleration, holding, skidding, surface friction, incline angle and numbers of persons potentially exposed to the associated significant risks.
- 10.2. Safe height, width and turning circle clearances
- 10.3. Identification and marking of dangerous areas, obstruction or restricted clearance.
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What aspects of inclines/declines must be addressed?
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- INCLINES/DECLINE
- 11.1. The devices and procedures to be used to render safe TMM’s used on any incline/decline:
- 11.2. The devices and procedures to be used to render safe any incline where TMM’s are used.
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What are the operating rules that need to be addressed?
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- OPERATING RULES
- 12.1. Safe start-up, operation, parking and shutdown procedures.
- 12.2. Traffic rules and road signs, including amongst others speed, authority to move, right of way and restricted entry with regard to dangerous areas, obstructions or restricted clearances where persons are exposed to significant risks.
- 12.3. General safety rules relating to the interaction between pedestrians, cyclists and TMM’s.
- 12.4. Any other operational procedures, rules and methods related to TMM’s affecting the health and safety of persons.
- 12.5. The methods to be used for the safe loading, transport and unloading of persons, equipment, material, minerals or explosives on or from TMM’s.
