The Importance of Mining Equipment Safety
2015-02-06
The type of equipment used in mining, has come a long way since man first used hand held tools made of flint and bone for extracting ores from earth. Currently,a vast sum of money is spent each year to produce various types of mining equipment throughout the world. Some examples of such equipment are crushers, stone production line ,concrete mixer, hoist controllers, tower crane,etc.
Mining equipment has improved quite dramatically over the years. Today, such equipment has become rather complex and powerful, and a high degree of skill is required for its economical and safe operation and maintenance. In the past, many accidents have occurred involving mining equipment.Today Unique Company will share some knowledge about mining equipment safety.
There are various ways to reduce mining equipment fires and injuries, and some of the better methods or strategies are as follows:
1.Conduct equipment fuel, hydraulic and electrical system inspections frequently and thoroughly.
2.Develop new technologies for emergency engine/pump shutoff, emergency
hydraulic line drainage/safeguard system, and fire barriers.
3.Improve equipment/cab fire prevention/suppression systems.
4.Provide frequent and appropriate emergency preparedness training to equipment operators.
5.Develop effective equipment/cab fire detection systems that have a visible alarm.
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