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Ansul Dry Chem Fill Level Bulletin and Paper
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ANSUL has received several inquiries regarding the proper dry chemical fill levels
to be expected during routine semi-annual maintenance of A-101 vehicle suppression system tanks. As a
result of these inquiries, a review of this issue has taken place.
- See Bulletin - See Paper
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Belt Fire Prevention
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Benshaw RS Series Reduced Voltage Motor Starters - Posted September 22, 2009
Benshaw issued a warning safety notice to inform users of the Benshaw RS solid state reduced voltage starters with SCR bypass contactors of a potential safety hazard.
To eliminate this potential hazard, Benshaw will supply at no charge a relay interlock kit to be installed in the control logic for the motor starter. Please refer to the attached bulletin for affected starters and contact information.
See Benshaw Inc. Warning Safety Notice
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Conveyor Belt Fire Prevention
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Conveyer Belt Sprinkler System - See Flyer
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Electrical Cable Safety Bulletin
- Many accidents have occurred when miners repairing trailing cables fail to lock out and tag the plug. These accidents occur when power is restored by someone other than the individual making the repairs and without his or her knowledge.
- See Flyer
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Highwall and Portal Safety
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Highwall and Shovel Safety
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Let’s Talk Shortcuts…….. (Dated 03/2009)
Every time you take a “short cut”, you put more than yourself at risk. When anyone chooses to take a chance and take a shortcut by ignoring safety, they put everyone in the mine at risk!!
- See Flyer |
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Longwall High-Pressure Hosing - (Dated 09/2009)
Best Maintenance Practices
Longwall systems utilize high-pressure fluid to operate the shield supports, and that fluid is transported in high-pressure hoses, which can be damaged due to exposure to environmental conditions and physical stress. Damage to hoses may also result from the routine removal of the hoses for longwall system relocation and maintenance. This type of damage can be minimized to some degree.
Mine operators typically purchase hoses directly from hosing suppliers, and not through the equipment manufacturers. However, recognizing the need to promote safe work procedures around the high-pressure hosing used on all longwall systems, Bucyrus is issuing the attached bulletin recommending "Best Maintenance Practices" when working on high-pressure longwall hoses. MSHA encourages all mine operators to contact their hosing supplier with any questions specific to their product.
- See Bulletin |
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Mine Elevators
- Several entrapment accidents have occurred recently where mine elevators have stopped in the
shaft hoistway or have failed to properly align with the landing such that the doors would not
open. Elevators at mines and preparation plants share equipment common to elevators found in
office buildings, schools, and hospitals.
- See Flyer
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Powered Haulage and Seat Belts
- Collisions, roll overs, over travel of stop blocks and berms, running off the roads or backing off benches
are accidents with something important in common!
- See Flyer
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Safety Sense - Contractor Employees (Dated 11/2008)
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Safety Sense - Remote Control Continuous Mining Machines
(Dated 10/2008)
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Safety Sense - Circuit Breaker ID (Dated 10/2008)
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Slip or Fall of Person Accidents (Added 04/2009)
16 Miners Died --- 2005 - 2009
- Seven victims did not have or use fall protection.
- Three victims wore fall protection but did not properly attach the lanyard.
- Eight victims were contractors.
- See Flyer |
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Training Saves Lives
Good Training = Safe And Healthy Miners!
- See Flyer |
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Trucks - Use Lower Gears
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Ventilation Information Safety Flyer
- Bleeder systems are ventilation networks used to ventilate pillared areas in underground coal mines. Effective bleeder systems protect miners from the hazards associated with methane, oxygen-deficient air, and other gases which may otherwise accumulate in these mined-out areas. Failure to properly examine, maintain, and evaluate the bleeder system has led to accidents, including fires and explosions, resulting in mine closures, injuries, and even death.
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