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Compliance Check List
| Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Assessment | Risk Assesment done on conveyors, fire detection and suppression systems, TMM, etc. | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Records to be kept on belts re. toxicity etc. | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Tests to be conducted on existing belts in confined spaces | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Conveyors to be ventilated by separate ventilation districts and ventilate to a RAW. | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Based on the RA, a monitoring system to be in place to monitor the belt | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Comms to be provided underground between the operator and the control room | |
| Explosion prevention | Fire retardant timber for U/G use | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Integrated heat, smoke and fire detection system to be installed to enable pinpointing source | |
| Refuge Bays | Refuge bay to comply with regulations | |
| Risk Assessment | Develop and implement a procedure for Risk Assessment. | |
| Risk Assessment | Review of ventilation strategies with respect to conveyor belt fires | |
| Explosion prevention | Coal cutting to compliment ventilation flow | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Fire detection sensors to comply with SANS | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Automatic fire suppression along the full length of conveyor | |
| Refuge Bays | Refuge bays to be placed strategically | |
| Refuge Bays | Service to refuge bays not to be routed along conveyors | |
| Risk Assessment | Ensure processes and equipment are in place based on the above RA | |
| Risk Assessment | Ensure collaboration between mining disciplines and subject matter experts for the development of systems | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Ensure sub-stations are positioned away from conveyors | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Self closing doors to be provided U/G on access points to the conveyor | |
| Explosion prevention | Prevent contraband entering confined mining spaces | |
| Explosion prevention | Compliance to the directive regarding abandoned workings | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Ensure calibration gasses are valid | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Trained staff in control rooms and resources available to deal with fire | |
| Refuge Bays | Warning system to be installed to warn employees to evacuate. | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Conveyors in confined spaces must be fire retardant. Plan to phase out non-retardant belts to be submitted in 60 days. | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Ensure ancillary services e.g. electricity, comms etc. are not at risk in the event of a fire | |
| Conveyor Belt Installation and Management | Controls in place to indicate belt slip, misalignment and bearing temperature monitoring devices | |
| Explosion prevention | Vent system to prevent accumulation of flammable gas | |
| Explosion prevention | Reporting of flammable gas | |
| Explosion prevention | Prevention of inadvertent access to abandoned workings, bleed -off pipes and monitoring of gas | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Interlocks on conveyors to prevent operation if sensor or water supply is faulty | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Employees not to be sent U/G if the detection system is faulty | |
| Fire Detection Systems | Control rooms must have UPS |
Shiftbulk is a collaborative platform that simplifies the design and purchasing process for belt conveyor systems. With a comprehensive database of conveyor components, users can create custom systems and optimize costs and suppliers. Beta 0.9.01
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Shiftbulk not only offers conveyor system management solutions, but also provides a dedicated platform for handling comment queries and issues related to your plant's conveyors. Experience seamless communication and swift issue resolution, leading to improved operational efficiency and optimized performance.
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