MINE HAZARD TRAININGFOR CONTRACT

TRUCKERS

A safety presentation for over-the-road contract truck drivers working at surface

mines.

Purpose Of Hazard Training• Historically,

truckers have accounted for a significant number of fatal & non-fatal accidents at mines.

• Be aware of potential hazards associated with mining.

Entering Mine Property• All persons must

comply with Federal mine safety laws and regulations.

• You must be made aware of hazards related to outside truckers at mine sites.

Traveling Mine Roads

• Obey posted speed limit and other traffic control signs.

• Yield right of way to mine equipment.

• Do not go beyond stockpile area for loading unless instructed.

Approaching Plant & Stockpiles

• You should stay in the cab of your truck.

• Obey posted safety warning signs.

• Stay alert to other trucks and mine equipment.

Overhead Power Line Hazards

• Numerous truckers have been killed as a result of raising truck beds into overhead power lines.

• Always check overhead prior to raising truck beds.

Don’t Raise Truck Bed Before Checking Overhead

Loading Crushed Stone

• Carefully back into loading position a safe distance from the stockpile.

• Never walk between your tailgate & the vertical face on a stockpile.

Loading Sand & Gravel

• Do not move out until signaled by front-end loader operator.

• Be aware of other traffic in the area.

• Cover load with tarp only in designated area away from traffic.

Recipe For An Accident

• Truck loading, foot traffic, and truck repairs in the same area can greatly increase the risk of an accident!

• Repairs should be performed in a safe area away from traffic.

Field Repairs At Mine• Raised bed on a

truck could fall, crushing the victim between the bed and frame of the truck.

• A raised truck bed must be blocked prior to mainte- nance work.

Loading Truck In Plant Area• Stay clear of moving

machinery.• Watch for falling

material from above.• Wear hard hat &

safety glasses if you must leave your cab.

• Check for persons on ground before moving.

Loading Tanker Trailer

• Safety harness & lifeline must be used when working from top of trailer.

• During hours of darkness, work area must be lighted.

• Do not enter a tank without someone attending lifeline.

Stay Alert For Hazards

• Slow down when approaching plant and stockpile areas.

• Do not drive on stockpiles.

• Stay clear of falling material from plant conveyors

Loading & Hauling From Pit

• Some elevated roads have center safety berms capable of restraining an out-of-control truck.

• Obey traffic pattern signs, including possible left-handed traffic patterns.

• Stay on designated roads.

Potential Hazards Related To Sand & Gravel Pits

• Stay clear of pit banks.

• Stay clear of water impoundments.

• Stay clear of drag-line crane and conveyors.

• Stay in cab of truck while being loaded.

Potential Hazards Related to Quarry Pits

• Large equipment on narrow roads.

• Elevated roads without adequate berms marking edges.

• Loose rock on walls.• Flying material from rock

breakers in pit.• Blasting flyrock.

Training & Certification

• Truckers who load their own truck in mines must have comprehensive safety training & certification.

Elevated Truck Scales

• Stop before entering.• Enter at slow speed

staying within the guard rails.

• Do not proceed to scale house until instructed.

• Watch out for people around scale house.

Reporting of Hazards

• You should report any hazards you may see on the mine site to the following people:

1. Your direct supervisor.

2. Quarry manager or foreman in charge.

• If the hazard is not corrected, you may then contact MSHA (800) 746-1554

Truckers Safety Summary

• Mine hazard training required prior to start of work at the mine site.

• Violations of mine safety laws & regulations can be issued to trucking contractors and drivers.

• Report mine safety hazards you may observe to mining company.

• Stay alert……………..stay alive.