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Jumbo Incident – A Failed Permit to Work System

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IntroductionThis article discusses the contribution of an underground mining "Permit to Work" (ATE) process and a  jumbo drill rig, drilling into an adjacent bored and uncharged face in a development heading.The IncidentThe jumbo…

A Crane Incident – Jammed Load – The Dark Side of Dual Controls

Crane Incident - Jammed LoadThe incident occurred on a large construction site in the Pilbara – we were one of several contractors doing the mechanical and structural package of works.The task was to lift, position and attach minor…

A Major Crane Accident

A Crane AccidentThe photo shows evidence of a major crane accident which occurred on a construction site in the Pilbara Western Australia - can you spot it and explain what happened?Look at the crane on the right hand side of the picture.The…

A haul truck training accident – A good operator is not always a good trainer

 Training - good , bad or dangerousA trainee operator was undergoing live training to drive a haul truck on an active open cut mine in the Pilbara -Western Australia.The trainees’ previous experience was driving coaster busses.He…