Mining Workshop: Proximity Warning Systems for Mining Equipment
Charleston, WV: September 15, 2010
The NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research sponsored a free, one-day workshop to discuss proximity warning and detection systems for mining equipment.
NIOSH researchers presented information on the latest technologies, both experimental and commercial, to prevent collisions between mining equipment and other vehicles or personnel, and to prevent remote controlled continuous miner operators from being pinned by the machines they are operating. Presentations covered technologies suitable for all mining applications, with special emphasis on underground mining. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) provided an update on recent proximity detection activities, and the West Virginia Mine Safety Technology Task Force reported on its efforts to implement proximity detection systems.
Slides and videos for the presentations made by NIOSH researchers are available for downloading below. In addition, you may request a DVD of these workshop presentations by sending an email to OMSHR@cdc.gov.
Welcome
R.J Matetic, PhD Acting Branch Chief, Electrical and Mechanical Systems Safety, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
Overview of Proximity Warning System Technology and Approaches
Todd Ruff, MS, PE, Acting Deputy Branch Chief, Electrical and Mechanical Systems Safety, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides | Video
Status of International Implementation of Proximity Warning Systems
Miguel Angel Reyes, Electrical Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides | Video
Update on MSHA Proximity Detection Activities
Dave Chirdon, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Update on West Virginia Mine Safety Technology Task Force Efforts
Jim Dean, Co- Chairman, West Virginia Mine Safety Technology Task Force
Intelligent Proximity Detection System for Continuous Mining Machines
Chris Jobes, PhD, PE, Mechanical Engineer and Jacob Carr, MS, Safety Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides | Video
Behavioral Considerations for Proximity Warning Implementation
Catherine Kingsley Westerman, PhD, Health Communications Fellow, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides | Video
Ergonomic Considerations for Proximity Warning Implementation
Patrick Dempsey, PhD, CPE, Acting Team Leader, Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides | Video
- An Active Proximity Warning System for Surface and Underground Mining Applications
- Engineering Considerations and Selection Criteria for Proximity Warning Systems for Mining Operations
- Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 2: 2.1 System Safety
- Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 4: 3.0 Safety File
- Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 5: 4.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment
- Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 8: 6.0 Safety File Guidance
- Proximity Detection
- Proximity Detection: A Continuing Research Imperative
- Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
- Test Results of Collision Warning Systems for Surface Mining Dump Trucks
- Test Results of Collision Warning Systems on Off-Highway Dump Trucks: Phase 2