6. Most accidents happen while handling materials, performing haulage activities,
operatingmachinery,usinghandtools,andslipsandfalls.
a. Use properlifting techniques, avoid carrying loads too high which blocks
vision,andavoidcarryingloadsthataretooheavy.
b. Never exceed speed limits, when on foot watch out for equipment and
communicatewithoperators,nevergetonoroffmovingequipment,don’t
rideinbuckets,etc.
c. Ensuremachineryoperatorsknowyouareintheirworkarea.
d. Never walk under raised equipment or in swing areas such as around
boomsandloaders.
e. Neverleaveequipmentunattendedinaraisedposition.
f. Looseclothingandlonghairarehazardsaroundmovingparts.
g. Usethepropertoolforthejob.
7. Discussand show dangersofandsafetyaroundmovingconveyorbelts.
8. Facilitate discussion onseatbeltpolicyandPPE:glasses,gloves,shoes,hardhat,etc.
9. Discussladdersafety:3pointsofcontact,properangleandlocation,etc.
10. Discusscompanypolicyconcerningalcoholanddrugs.
11. Discuss safe methods of using hand tools and power tools; discuss dangers of
usingdefectivetools.
12. Discussmaintenanceandrepairhazardsandsafetyprocedures(suchasblocking
frommotion,etc.);Discussweldinghazards.
13. Discuss safety issues regarding cell phone and electronic device usage and
companypolicyregardingtheiruse.
14. Discussand show dangersofcompressedgascylindersandchemicalstorage.
15.
Examine a
ccidentsoccurringatthemineandpreventivemeasurestobetaken.
16. Give details about site‐specific traffic patterns to follow while on the mine
property.
a. Speed, direction of movement, using headlights forbetter visibility, signs
andsignalsshowinghazards
b. Trafficflowpatterns,drivingontheleftorright
c. Obeyingtrafficsignsandpostedspeedlimits
d. Whoandwhentheyhavetherightofway
17. Roadconditionhazards
a. Wet,muddy,orfrozen;narrow;elevation
b. Berms;drainageproblems;debris; andlargeequipment
18. Distractionswhiledrivingand/oroperatingequipment:
a. Phones,texting,passengers,radios,etc.
EVALUATION:
1. Name hazards found at the mine site and the precaution you should take to
preventaccidentsoccurringduetothosehazards.
2. Whatisthecompanypolicyontheuseofcellphones,alcoholanddrugs?
3. Howcanyouprotectyourselffrompoweredhaulageandmachineryhazards?
4. Whyandwhenshouldyouusechockblocks?