Kill the vibration before it kills you
A tamper-proof vibration-warning indicator paste that can improve safety and reduce inspection time across a number of industries is now available from Bearings International (BI). Applications for Dykem Cross-Check Torque Seal range from haul trucks to head gaskets in vehicles, gearboxes, and even conveyor belts. BI Product Manager Richard Lundgren explains, “When a piece of […]
Effective collision avoidance with PDS
Aspasa (Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of SA) is working with the Government to ensure its members understand and adhere to new requirements relating to proximity detection systems (PDS) for mobile machines in surface mining operations. New legislation promulgated by the Department of Mineral Resources requires mines to take steps within the next two years […]
Fall restraint key on mobile cranes
With crane crews needing regular access to the top decks of mobile cranes, it is important for the industry to be constantly improving safety measures in line with the aim of zero harm, according to Cedric Froneman, Johnson Crane Hire’s executive for safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ). “There are a range of protocols and […]
Live fire testing in risk-specific areas
Recently I-Cat conducted live fire testing on a fully operational conveyor belt in conjunction with Sasol. “This was a world first, and resulted in a new specification for conveyor belt protection that has already been adopted by various mines,” Andro Gibhard of I-Cat Fire Division comments. The Sasol test determined that conventional powder systems are […]
Protecting Conveyors
Building on its established reputation in proximity detection systems (PDS), Booyco Electronics is now also offering the latest fire suppression technologies to help customers manage their health and safety risk. It was a natural extension of our business to move into fire suppression,” says Anton Lourens, managing director of Booyco Electronics. “As experts in PDS detection, our equipment is vital […]
The Dangers of Shift Work
Working shifts can take its toll on workers. Special care needs to be taken to ensure that their physical and mental health is looked after. In the quarrying industry, this is a particular concern as the working environment can be isolated with little human interaction. Fatigue is also a threat. Every quarry’s health and safety […]
Driver Wellness Programme
Truck drivers are invited to receive free voluntary health screenings at the Kranskop 1 Stop North and South Bound on the N1 Highway, Bela Bela and the Vaal 1 Stop on the N3 Highway as part of Engen’s Driver Wellness Initiative. The initiative, which has impacted positively on the country’s bulk truck driver operators, has […]
