scholarly journals Driver Safety System Implementation in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-308
Author(s):  
L. Manthey ◽  
D. M. Popov
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Safety System ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Driver Safety ◽  
Monitoring Centre ◽  
Operator Fatigue ◽  
Distraction Control

In mining industry safety is top priority. There is a request for safety management, risk prevention and operator training. Operator fatigue and distraction leads to dangerous situations. The paper is aimed at reviewing the issues of fatigued or distracted driver operation. This is achieved through creating models in occupational safety strategies. Hereafter the implementation of fatigue and distraction control system within a pilot project is discussed. The pilot project was aimed at collecting realistic operation data from mining industry in Europe. Caterpillar Inc. offers a solution called Driver Safety System (DSS). When driver’s micro-sleep is detected, the system alerts operator through different alarms directly. Dangerous events are also recorded and classified individually in 24/7 monitoring centre. The DSS was tested at European limestone open pit mine with typical working regime. This paper discusses theories, results and transferable insights of the study.

scholarly journals Risk-Based Thinking as a Basis for Efficient Occupational Safety Management in the Mining Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 470
Author(s):  
Marat Rudakov ◽  
Elena Gridina ◽  
Jürgen Kretschmann
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Companies

This article deals with the role and the place of risk-based thinking in today’s occupational safety and health (OSH) systems used by mining companies. A brief survey on modern challenges and pressures affecting companies, as well as on the structure of supply chains, is given. It is demonstrated that, despite all measures and actions that are being taken, occupational injuries in the mining sector: (a) remain a matter of serious concern and (b) should be examined and investigated through the lens of the company’s complexity. The objective of the article is two-fold: to trace the evolution of risk-based thinking from quality management systems towards OSH management systems and to demonstrate how this approach can be implemented by a company performing open-pit mining operations. The matrix method along with the Fine and Kinney’s method was used in assessing OSH risks, and the checklist method along with a Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT)analysis was used while assessing OSH opportunities. The results of the study make it possible to conclude that risk-based thinking incorporated into an OSH management system can be a robust and efficient instrument for OSH planning and implementation. This article contains an example of assessing OSH risks and opportunities for a dragline operator and also discusses the possible ways of using the data on the OSH risks and opportunities that were identified in OSH activities. The final part also contains comments and reflections on various risks mining companies are facing nowadays.

To the Problem of Minimizing the Volume of Mobile Dust in the Development of Pits

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
V.I. Golik ◽  
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Z.A. Gashimova ◽  
M.Yu. Liskova ◽  
Ch.B. Kongar-Syuryun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Dust Emission ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Dust Formation ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Living Organisms

Technogenic factors that have a negative effect on the environment and humans are analyzed. The integrated effect of negative impact on the environment aggravated by the number of factors is revealed. These factors include the following: gorges, river valleys and mountain landscapes. From the previously conducted studies it was concluded that the main source of negative effects on living organisms is the mineralized dust. The actual task of the study is determined, which consists in detailing the mechanisms and methods of the mineralized dust formation for improving the methods of minimizing its formation. Using the example of an open pit development of a dolomite deposit the relationship is established between the indicators of atmospheric dusting by the products of rock technological crushing and grinding. Dependence is established related to the dust emission intensity on the air flow velocity and dust concentration. It is proved that all the dust-like products formed as the result of mining and processing of the mineral raw materials have dimensions that allow them to move with the help of air masses. The results of the experiments on solving the problem of reducing dust by minimizing the output of mobile dust classes are presented (studies of the granulometric composition of rocks of various types with differentiation by type of the dust source, the mechanism of pollution using trapping screens and the development of directions for minimizing dusting of the atmosphere of the quarry and the surrounding area). The measures to reduce dust formation are proposed. The model for assessing the potential of environmental pollution by gas and dust products is developed. The proposed measures and the developed model will allow to minimize the effect of mining production on the environment of the region and the health of the workers of the mining enterprise and the residents of the region. The results obtained may be in demand when improving existing and developing new methods for improving occupational safety in the mining industry.

scholarly journals Assessment and Management of Risk in Improving the OHS Management System

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Adam Górny
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Safety System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Safety Management Systems ◽  
Management Of Risk

AbstractThe paper discusses options for assessing risks with a view to identifying the nature and scope of the impacts of non-conformities and defining improvement opportunities. Such options are described in terms of hazards and opportunities. The opportunities reflect the measures required to increase the chances of establishing more effective safety management systems. The hazards reflect the circumstances that may prevent organizations achieving the desired benefits and that must therefore be eliminated in the course of system deployment and operation. Once identified, the above will help build the capacity to improve the existing management system in any organization that seeks to systemically modify its occupational safety system. The paper invokes the requirements set forth in ISO 45001, which it cross-references with binding legislation (including Directive 89/391/EEC). The approach helps define the benefits to be derived from assessing risks with a view to identify improvement opportunities and hazards by methods best suited to an organization’s environment.

scholarly journals Health and Safety among open - pit mining industry: Current situation and recommendations

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 134-142
Author(s):  
Tho Anh Nguyen ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Development History

Mining industry has long development history and is among the most developed industry contributed to the economy of the country. Working in the sector is also considered as heavy and hazardous duty. The Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene was passed and enacted in 2016, and different sub - law guiding documents were developed to regulate about working environment and risk control solution required for all industries especially for risky industry like mining. However, implementation and enforcement of Law was still inadequte. This review report aims to discuss about current situation of health and safety issues among the sector and to propose some possible solutions. Reults show that number of accidents and number of deaths was increasing. Prevalence of silicosis and hearing imparement among workers in the sector was among top ranking industries. It was recommended that monitoring, supervision and enforcement should be invested properly. Different technologies and innovations should also be applied on reducing the risk of occupational injury and diseases.

Coal mining-disturbed land reclamation laws

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
T. V. Galanina ◽  
M. I. Baumgarten ◽  
T. G. Koroleva
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Soil Disturbance ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Disturbed Land ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
Production Output

Large-scale mining disturbs wide areas of land. The development program for the mining industry, with an expected considerable increase in production output, aggravates the problem with even vaster territories exposed to the adverse anthropogenic impact. Recovery of mining-induced ecosystems in the mineral-extracting regions becomes the top priority objective. There are many restoration mechanisms, and they should be used in integration and be highly technologically intensive as the environmental impact is many-sided. This involves pollution of water, generation of much waste and soil disturbance which is the most typical of open pit mining. Scale disturbance of land, withdrawal of farming land, land pollution and littering are critical problems to the solved in the first place. One of the way outs is highquality reclamation. This article reviews the effective rules and regulations on reclamation. The mechanism is proposed for the legal control of disturbed land reclamation on a regional and federal level. Highly technologically intensive recovery of mining-induced landscape will be backed up by the natural environment restoration strategy proposed in the Disturbed Land Reclamation Concept.

scholarly journals A GIS Software Module for Environmental Impact Assessment of the Open Pit Mining Projects for Small Mining Operators in Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6971
Author(s):  
Mikhail Zarubin ◽  
Larissa Statsenko ◽  
Pavel Spiridonov ◽  
Venera Zarubina ◽  
Noune Melkoumian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Software Module ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Open Pit Mines ◽  
Gis Software

This research article presents a software module for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) of open pit mines. The EIA software module has been developed based on the comprehensive examination of both country-specific (namely, Kazakhstan) and current international regulatory frameworks, legislation and EIA methodologies. EIA frameworks and methods have been critically evaluated, and mathematical models have been developed and implemented in the GIS software module ‘3D Quarry’. The proposed methodology and software module allows for optimised EIA calculations of open pit mines, aiming to minimise the negative impacts on the environment. The study presents an original methodology laid out as a basis for a software module for environmental impact assessment on atmosphere, water basins, soil and subsoil, tailored to the context of mining operations in Kazakhstan. The proposed software module offers an alternative to commercial off-the-shelf software packages currently used in the mining industry and is suitable for small mining operators in post-Soviet countries. It is anticipated that applications of the proposed software module will enable the transition to sustainable development in the Kazakh mining industry.

scholarly journals WORK SAFETY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION / DARBŲ SAUGOS SISTEMOS TOBULINIMAS STATYBOJE

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Eglė Klumbytė
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety System ◽  
System Model ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Model Risk ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
System Improvement

This article gives an overview of the statistics on accidents at work. The paper contains the methods for improvement of the occupational safety system and gives a description of the development and implementation of an integrated evaluation system model. Risk assessment is presented and specific measures for efficiency improvement of occupational safety at construction companies are introduced.

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