Mitigating the Risk to the Contract Engineer in terms of Section 21 Legislation. by Cobus van der Merwe

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1 Mitigating the Risk to the Contract Engineer in terms of Section 21 Legislation by Cobus van der Merwe 1

2 Contents Business Culture The Act Requirements for the appointed Contract Engineer Implementation in practice Equipment Control Matrix Conclusion 2

3 Safety Doing work right the first time 3

4 Manufacturers & Supplier s duty for health & safety The Act Any person who designs, manufactures, repairs, imports, supplies or erects items or equipment at a mine shall as far as reasonably practicable, ensure that it is safe and without risk to health and safety when used properly It should also comply with the requirements of The Act 4

5 Design / Specification OEM - Risk Assessment / Warnings - Manual - Operating Manual Issue Based Risk Assessment Operating Logbooks / Registers Artisan Appointments s Pre-Use Operating s Requirements for Appointed Contract Engineer

6 Implementation System was created to ensure that the risks associated with equipment brought on site, is addressed for the safe use of such equipment. Because the OEM is seen as the specialist from a design point of view, it is important to have the OEM s assessment on the risks associated with the item. Incorporate the OEM risk assessments in the Business Management System, allowing company wide access to the resource. A process is followed to ensure that the risks identified by the OEM, is incorporated in the Risk Assessments of the specific equipment. The risks are then incorporated in the procedures. 6

7 Process Gather Information Issue based risk Assessment Draw up site specific procedure OEM Risks/warnings/safe use instructions etc. Site specific risks Historic information An issue based risk assessment is drawn up using the information gathered, with subject matter experts, employees and unions s and checklists are drafted, drawing from generic procedures, with specific attention to the risks identified Baseline Site specific Baseline risk assessment is updated BMS Update Generic Baseline risk assessment in the Business Management system

8 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 8

9 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 9

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12 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 12

13 Issue Based Risk Assessment 13

14 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 14

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16 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 16

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18 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 18

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20 Equipment Control Matrix Equip. Type OEM RA / Manual Issue Based RA Operating Logbook/ Register Artisan Appointment Pre use Kibble winder Kibbles Sheaves Stage winder Shaft sinking stage Headgear and Bank Jumbo Drill rig No. Hazop on stage to be done 1 1 Batch Plant Data pack supplied 20

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22 Conclusion Build the system from the start and maintain it as it requires discipline and dedication The resource is available on the Electronic Business Management System to every site, and speeds up site establishment These generic procedures, risk assessments, and OEMs warnings act as a guideline for different sites in drawing up site specific procedures Formal reviews on the Generic procedure should be conducted to ensure that it is up to date and still applicable The companies knowledge base continuously grows New Engineers have a solid foundation to perform their legal responsibilities

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