Surface Mine Haulage Safety

In surface mines, powered haulage accidents have become a significant portion of the fatal and nonfatal accidents in the mining industry. Since the early 1990s, powered haulage accidents have increased at an alarming rate in proportion to the numbers of accidents in other accident categories. This course will provide management personnel and mobile mining equipment operators with the information needed to reduce and eliminate these accidents.

Mine management personnel (especially production and maintenance supervisors and haul road designers) and mobile mining equipment operators should take this course. It provides the knowledge necessary to establish an efficient, cost-effective production system using mobile mining equipment.

 

Contents:

  • Mobile Equipment Accidents in Surface Mining
  • 30 CFR Part 56, Subparts H & M
  • Preshift Inspection
  • ROPS
  • Traffic Management (Speed Limits, Signs, and Rule Enforcement)
  • Brake and Steering Systems
  • Grade Ability and Retarding Capabilities
  • Tire and Wheel-Rim Inspection and Maintenance
  • Blind Areas, Visibility Aids, & Backup Warning Devices
  • Safe Dumping and Stockpiling
  • Haulage Dump Site Stability
  • Stockpile Safety & Stability
  • Highwall Safety & Stability
  • Highwall Hazard Recognition & Monitoring
  • Emergency Recognition & Procedures
  • Haulage Road Design, Construction, & Maintenance
  • Safety Features (Clear Zone Concept, Berms, Guardrails, & Runaway Ramps)
  • Runaway Vehicle Safety

Technical Coordinators: Michael D. McGuire, P.E. and Robert L. Ferriter, P.E.
Location: Colorado School of Mines
Course Length: 3 days
Tuition: $375

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