Kidd Mine Barricade Standards Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Why Upgrade Our Barricade Standard? Eliminate any confusion with fences, signs and their purpose in our operation by applying an easily recognizable system. Establish a more robust standard for barricades. Communicate, educate and perform periodic infield audits of the application of the standard in the workplace. Meet the National and International Standards for Signs and Symbols in the workplace (CAN/CSA-Z321-96) ( ISO-3864-2) 2
Underground Barricading Definition Barricade To limit, and or prevent, access to areas for the protection of all personnel. To block off or stop up with a barricade; to prevent access to by means of a barricade. The hazard is the driver that dictates the type and style of barricade. 3
Reg. 854 Mines and Mining Plants Excerpt Isolation of Hazardous Areas Where a worplace, travelway, manway or other area of an underground mine is under repair or where there is a danger or hazard to a worker, (a) The workplace, travelway, manway or other area shall be closed by barricades, fencing or other suitable means; and (b) warning signs shall be posted indicating that it is under repair or indicating the nature of the danger or hazard. 4
Safety Signs and Color at Work Excerpts Safety Signs are used to: Draw attention to health and safety hazards Point out hazards that may not be obvious Provide general information and directions Remind employees where personal protective equipment must be worn Show where emergency equipment is located Indicate where certain actions are prohibited Safety colors draw attention to the probability of a hazard causing harm: Red Danger or Stop Orange Warning Yellow Caution Green First Aid/safety equipment/emergency egress Blue Safety Information 5
CSA Standard Z-321-96 Type of Signs & Symbols Regulatory (Prohibition, Mandatory) Prohibition, no parking, no smoking, no open flames Mandatory, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection Warning (Caution, Danger) Caution, slippery floors, overhead cranes Danger, chemical burns, explosion hazards, compressed gas Informational (Emergency, Information) Emergency, first aid station, refuge station, safety bays Information, man ways, safety apparels 6
ISO -3864-2 Safety colors and Safety signs 7
REGULATORY SIGNS Provide you with information on Regulatory Requirements 8
Regulatory Signs (WHMIS) 9
Typical Kidd Signage Danger Used only on A Type Barricades 10
Typical Kidd Signage Warning Used only on B Type Barricades 11
Typical Kidd Signage Caution 12
INFORMATIONAL SIGNS Provide you with general information in your work area 13
Typical Kidd Signage Informational 14
Barricade A-B-C s There are three types of barricades used at Kidd Mine: A, B and C A Type Barricades are NON-ENTRY isolation barricades used to protect employees from immediate risk by preventing entry to a hazard such as open hole conditions or dangerous ground conditions that may be undetectable that will endanger life with no warning. Any entry beyond an A type barricade requires an Entry Permission Form (KMN-08-MG-FRM-07011) 15
A Barricade Tracking Log All installations of A Type Barricades are recorded in the Log in the Central Control Room 17
Kidd Mine Type A Barricade A type, metal mesh with 6 anchor points Red Do Not Enter sign Yellow Hazard sign Purpose: To PREVENT ENTRY to areas of immediate danger 18
Typical A Barricade with Ventilation Bratticing 19
B Type Barricades B Type Barricades are restrictive warning barricades. B Type Barricades are to be used to isolate an area that has a known detectable hazard that is visible or is a potential hazard. Work can be conducted beyond this fence by workers who are trained, competent and authorized by a Supervisor to perform the work. This is a RESTRICTED ENTRY barricade 20
Kidd Mine Type B Barricade B type, Orange snow fence Orange Restricted Entry sign Yellow Hazard sign To RESTRICT ACCESS to those who have the training to know how to handle the hazard 21
Typical B Barricade Other signs denote signatures and dates by drillers checking fence. 22
C Type Barricades C Type Barricades are cautionary notification barricades and are to be used in an area that has a recognizable hazard and provides an impediment that permits easy access to the area for various activities. Work can be conducted beyond this fence by trained workers who understand the identified hazard and how the work being conducted interacts with the hazard. The C Type Barricade LIMITS ENTRY to the area that has the known hazard. 23
Kidd Mine Type C Barricade C type, Bungee cord or yellow rope or chain Yellow Caution sign Yellow Hazard sign To COMMUNICATE the nature of a local hazard, so that all present are aware. 24
Barricade Pocket Cards Quick reference pocket cards All signs are available at Underground Storages 25
Barricade Standard Poster Posted at various locations throughout our site 26
Typical Level Barricade Locations 27
Specific Purpose Installation Print (Borehole piping installation) 28
Think Safe Risk Assessment Work Permit Underground Task Specific Safety Alert Safety Theme Date & Shift Work Instructions Issued by Supervisor Line up Safety Card revised to include Barricade Standard I.R.S Workplace Conditions Do You Have Employee: Mobile Equipment: Qualified to perform the task (are you trained, is there a procedure) Work Location Proper Work Permits Available pre start blasting hot work confine space work alone Personal Lock Out device Lock Yellow Tag Red Tag WHMIS & MSDS (know the hazards / PPE to handle / store / dispose) Personal Diesel Control Tag M 3 /s available on level ( ) Personal Protective Equipment glasses gloves ear protection comfo fall protection EE S EE S EE S Ventilation compliance (tag boards, auxiliary & main fans ) Barricades Standards (fence type A - B - C with proper signs) Refuge Station Compliance (clay, phone, water, ladder, air line) Vent Doors, Roadways, Walkways and Ramps (repairs required) Ground Conditions (check scale, do you have a scaling bar) Housekeeping (area clean & tidy, any flammables, wood scrap) Tools & Equipment (prestarts, job appropriate, available, maintained) Fire Extinguisher (available, operational, inspected.) Air and Waterline (properly secured, any leaks) Landings & Platforms (safety ropes, chains and slings in place) Environmental Compliance (any Environmental hazards) Explosive (designated equipment, unused accounted for and returned) Action Required Action Taken on Boxes Marked with an X What did I see? How could it harm me or others? What did I do to correct it? "Choice" Remarks Job Spot Observation Neil George - 5 Point Safety System Temperature Reading Time Contacted Work Rest Regime Supervisor Are the entrance and travel way to your working place in good order? Is your working place and equipment in good condition? Yes Yes or or No No Are the employees working properly? (proper tools, standard procedure) Yes or No If (NO) is answered to any of the above point, explain and outline the corrective action taken Has the worker demonstrated knowledge of Hazards and Controls in his work area? Can and will your crew continue to work Safely? Do they have the ability the tools and the attitude to work safely? If your answer is no, you must stop/correct Positively re-enforce Attitudes Behaviors and Choices All Surface spills must be reported as well as any Underground spills greater than 45 gallons 29
Summary Points to Consider What important health and safety messages need to be conveyed to employees and workplace visitors? Are the use of safety signs and colors consistent and effective in drawing attention to hazards? Are signs posted in the best possible location and within an appropriate distance from hazards? Are signs, fencing and installation aids readily available to employees? What is the general condition of existing signs? Are they legible? Do your signs meet legal requirements? Are the current standards for signage (CSA)-(ISO) being met? Are employees trained to understand and comply with workplace signs and colors? Is compliance audited in-field? 30