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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Safe Use of Conveyor Belt Installations for the Transportation of Mineral, Material or Personnel

Annexures

Annexure B: Minimum Performance Standards

 

This annexure forms part of the guideline and must be consulted in preparation of the COP.

 

This Annexure B contains extracts from the Conveyor Manufactures Association of SA Limited Guideline "Safety around Belt Conveyors" and must be consulted in preparation of the COP. Relevant minimum performance standards from Annexure B should be included in the COP unless other minimum performance standards can be justified in terms of the risk assessment.

 

Safe operating procedures

 

• Ensure that all personnel are equipped with the correct Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) relevant to the task and work area. Using PPE shall be strictly monitored by the appropriate safety officer.
• Ensure that all STOP/START and emergency controls are clearly marked and that maintenance staff are familiar with the location of these safety systems.
• Keep the area around the belt clean and tidy and apply good housekeeping practices to minimize potential hazards.
• Lock out, isolate and tag all areas before working on any part of the conveyor.
• Do not climb on, over or crawl under any conveyor.
• Do not ride on any conveyor unless the conveyor is approved and licensed for man-riding purposes.
• Ensure that the pre-start alarm is working correctly and if not, isolate the conveyor and request that it be repaired.

 

Basic check list prior to re-starting a conveyor

 

Ensure that:

• Nobody is working on the belt;
• Guards have been re-fitted and that all the safety interlocks are operational;
• The area is clean and clear of equipment and /or debris or spillages;
• All the fire fighting and fire suppression devices and equipment are in place and operational;
• All clamps are removed or released;
• All other spragging devices have been removed; stem is operational.

 

Conveyor System Protection Devices