WSN - Mining Sector Update September 2014 11
November 12 th, 2014 Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario One-day ergonomics symposium focusing on: – MSD Prevention Best Practices – Shift Work and its effect on health – Mobile equipment design Registration available on WSN website This symposium will be followed by a Collision Avoidance Symposium on November 13 th. Symposium – The Health of a Miner
November 13 th, 2014 Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario One-day mobile equipment symposium focusing on: – Available technology – High-visibility safety apparel – Communications – Avoidance techniques Registration available on WSN website This event will be preceded by an Ergonomics Symposium on November 12 th Symposium – Pedestrian/Vehicle Interaction
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Mar. 21, 2013 – Worker was fatally injured in a motor vehicle when it was in a collision with another vehicle. Apr. 30, Worker was buried in a muck pile. Nov. 10, 2013 – Worker fatally injured in a plane crash. Apr. 6, While working on a crushing system in a smelter a worker was struck by a piece of machinery. May 6, 2014 (Double fatality) - Two contractors were struck by a fall of ground preceded by seismic activity. June 25, 2014 – Worker was fatally injured when a tree struck the bulldozer he was in. July 10, 2014 – Worker was outside of a loader he was operating when he was struck by a piece of broken ore. Ontario Mining, Steel and Other Smelting Sector Traumatic Fatal Injuries 2013 – August 31, 2014
Ontario Mining Association’s (OMA) Safety and Training Subcommittee are concerned with WSN’s recent decision to revamp its Monthly Injury Statistics Program and use WSIB figures (allowed injury and illness claims) to compile monthly injury reports. Please see WSN’s Briefing Note, dated Sept. 8, 2014, for more insight in to this issue. Monthly Injury Statistics Program
Mine Rescue Program Projects: Mine Rescue Handbook Translation (Spanish and Portuguese) Release the Mine Rescue Handbook September 2014 Launching the Mine Rescue Risk Assessment tool Integrated Management of Heat Stress into Introductory and Management program Adopted the Emergency Responder clothing guideline Develop a Body Recovery Training Module Launch Hydraulic Rescue tools training Research: Team Dynamics (York University) 77 Mining Sector Update
Ground Control TAC Projects: Suggested Methodology for Evaluation of Heading Face Stability (Completed) Guidelines for Working Safely around Stockpiles Mining Sector Update 88
Mining Equipment TAC Projects: Technical Report: Track Haulage Safety Technical Report: Fire Prevention Design Guidelines for U/G Trackless Mobile Equipment WSIB-sponsored research: Multi-piece rim and wheel assembly - evaluating opportunities for safer use (completed; next steps being considered) 99 Mining Sector Update
Safety & Loss Control TAC Project: The Role of a Second Line Supervisor Mining Sector Update 10
Project: Workplace Environment Checklist Workplace Environment TAC 11 Mining Sector Update