MINE HAZARD TRAINING FOR CONTRACT TRUCKERS A safety presentation for over-the-road contract truck drivers working at surface mines.

Purpose Of Hazard Training Historically, truckers have accounted for a significant number of fatal & non-fatal accidents at mines. Be aware of potential hazards associated with mining.

Entering Mine Property All persons must comply with Federal mine safety laws and regulations. You must be made aware of hazards related to outside truckers at mine sites.

Traveling Mine Roads Obey posted speed limit and other traffic control signs. Yield right of way to mine equipment. Do not go beyond stockpile area for loading unless instructed.

Approaching Plant & Stockpiles You should stay in the cab of your truck. Obey posted safety warning signs. Stay alert to other trucks and mine equipment.

Overhead Power Line Hazards Numerous truckers have been killed as a result of raising truck beds into overhead power lines. Always check overhead prior to raising truck beds.

Don’t Raise Truck Bed Before Checking Overhead

Loading Crushed Stone Carefully back into loading position a safe distance from the stockpile. Never walk between your tailgate & the vertical face on a stockpile.

Loading Sand & Gravel Do not move out until signaled by front-end loader operator. Be aware of other traffic in the area. Cover load with tarp only in designated area away from traffic.

Recipe For An Accident Truck loading, foot traffic, and truck repairs in the same area can greatly increase the risk of an accident! Repairs should be performed in a safe area away from traffic.

Field Repairs At Mine Raised bed on a truck could fall, crushing the victim between the bed and frame of the truck. A raised truck bed must be blocked prior to mainte- nance work.

Loading Truck In Plant Area Stay clear of moving machinery. Watch for falling material from above. Wear hard hat & safety glasses if you must leave your cab. Check for persons on ground before moving.

Loading Tanker Trailer Safety harness & lifeline must be used when working from top of trailer. During hours of darkness, work area must be lighted. Do not enter a tank without someone attending lifeline.

Stay Alert For Hazards Slow down when approaching plant and stockpile areas. Do not drive on stockpiles. Stay clear of falling material from plant conveyors

Loading & Hauling From Pit Some elevated roads have center safety berms capable of restraining an out-of-control truck. Obey traffic pattern signs, including possible left-handed traffic patterns. Stay on designated roads.

Potential Hazards Related To Sand & Gravel Pits Stay clear of pit banks. Stay clear of water impoundments. Stay clear of drag-line crane and conveyors. Stay in cab of truck while being loaded.

Potential Hazards Related to Quarry Pits Large equipment on narrow roads. Elevated roads without adequate berms marking edges. Loose rock on walls. Flying material from rock breakers in pit. Blasting flyrock.

Training & Certification Truckers who load their own truck in mines must have comprehensive safety training & certification.

Elevated Truck Scales Stop before entering. Enter at slow speed staying within the guard rails. Do not proceed to scale house until instructed. Watch out for people around scale house.

Reporting of Hazards You should report any hazards you may see on the mine site to the following people: 1. Your direct supervisor. 2. Quarry manager or foreman in charge. If the hazard is not corrected, you may then contact MSHA (800) 746-1554

Truckers Safety Summary Mine hazard training required prior to start of work at the mine site. Violations of mine safety laws & regulations can be issued to trucking contractors and drivers. Report mine safety hazards you may observe to mining company. Stay alert……………..stay alive.