Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries
Other citing documents: WorkSafe New Zealand
AS/NZS 1891.3:1997 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Part 3: Fall-arrest devices
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Fall arrest systems and devices should comply with AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fallarrest systems and devices – Part 1: Harness and ancillary equipment and AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 3: Fall-arrest devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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Respiratory protective devices used when there is potential for harm to persons exposed to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals should comply with AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1716:2012 Respiratory protective devicesSection:
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Portable ladders should comply with AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders metal or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders – Part 1: MetalSection:
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NZS 5823:1989 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and linesSection:
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When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.Section:
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NZS 5823:2001 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and linesSection:
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When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.Section:
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Refer to NZS/AS 1657 for more information.Section:
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Note: The Compliance Document for New Zealand Building Code Clause D1 Access Routes (NZBC D1) specifies AS/NZS (sic) 1657 as an acceptable solution for fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders for access routes for service and maintenance personnel. Provision in AS/NZS (sic) 1657 may exceed the requirements of NZBC D1.Section:
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AS/NZS (sic) 1657:1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders. Design, construction and installation.Section:
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For more detailed information on anti-run back devices and controlled braking systems see AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3610: Conveyors – General Requirements or AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3611: Conveyors – Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials Handling.Section:
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Flexible cords must have a current tag issued in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.Section:
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AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipmentAS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear - Guide to selection, care and use
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Where footwear requires protective toe caps they should comply with AS/NZS 2210.1 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and use or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and useSection:
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Safety helmets should comply with AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.Section:
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AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmetsSection:
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Hearing protectors should comply with AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics – Hearing protectors, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics – Hearing protectorsSection:
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Gloves should comply with AS/NZS 2161.2 Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2161.3 Occupational protective gloves – Protection against mechanical risks or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 2161.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves – Protection against mechanical risksSection:
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Fall arrest systems and devices should comply with AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fallarrest systems and devices – Part 1: Harness and ancillary equipment and AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 3: Fall-arrest devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
15.14.8Context:
Respiratory protective devices used when there is potential for harm to persons exposed to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals should comply with AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipmentSection:
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Further information can also be obtained from Standards New Zealand (AS/NZS 4804 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – General Guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques and AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Specification with guidance for use).Section:
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More detailed information on risk assessment is available in: AS/NZ 4804 Occupational Health and Safety Management System – General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques Section 4.3.4.Section:
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Further information can also be obtained from Standards New Zealand (AS/NZS 4804 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – General Guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques and AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Specification with guidance for use).Section:
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More detailed information on risk assessment is available in:... ...AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines.Section:
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NZS 5823:2005 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and linesSection:
9.4.5Context:
When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.Section:
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NZS 5823:2001 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and linesSection:
9.4.5Context:
When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.Section:
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NZS 5823:1989 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and linesSection:
9.4.5Context:
When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.Section:
12.9.1Context:
For more detailed information on anti-run back devices and controlled braking systems see AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3610: Conveyors – General Requirements or AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3611: Conveyors – Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials Handling.Section:
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Access routes (as defined by the Building Act 2004) must maintain a minimum of 2.1 metres clearance overhead67. However, where people can reach into moving parts the clearance overhead should be a minimum of 2.7 metres (Footnote 68 points to AS/NZS 4024.3610:2015) in accordance with AS 4024.1 Series.Section:
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For more detailed information on emergency stop controls see the WorkSafe Best Practice Guidelines for the Safe Use of Machinery and AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery: Part 1604: Design of controls, interlocks and guarding – Emergency stop – Principles for design.Section:
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The Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010... ...provide for installations to be designed and installed under AS/NZS 3007 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant... ...It is important any electricians you use to perform electrical work are familiar with the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and they certify all work they perform. One particularly important document is AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant. Make sure all electricians are familiar with this Standard. Mobile and relocatable equipment at alluvial mines and quarries must be assessed yearly against AS/NZS 3007 by a qualified mining electrical inspector.Section:
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Safe systems of working with trailing cables should include meeting the New Zealand Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and AS/NZS 3007 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant.Section:
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AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant.AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High visibility safety garments - Part 1: Garments for high risk applications
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High visibility clothing should comply with AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments – Part 1: Garments for high risk applications or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High visibility safety garments – Part 1: Garments for high risk applicationsAS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear - Guide to selection, care and use
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15.14.2Context:
Where footwear requires protective toe caps they should comply with AS/NZS 2210.1 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and use or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and useSection:
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Hearing protectors should comply with AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics – Hearing protectors, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics – Hearing protectorsSection:
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Eye protection should comply with AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye protection – Eye and face protectors for occupational applications, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 Personal eye protection – Eye and face protectors for occupational applicationsSection:
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Gloves should comply with AS/NZS 2161.2 Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2161.3 Occupational protective gloves – Protection against mechanical risks or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 2161.2:2005 Occupational protective gloves – General requirementsSection:
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AS/NZS 2801:2008 Clothing for protection against heat and flame – General recommendations for selection, care and use of protective clothingSection:
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SA/SNZ HB 89:2013 Risk Management – Guidelines on risk assessment techniquesSection:
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The Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010... ...provide for installations to be designed and installed under AS/NZS 3007 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant... ...It is important any electricians you use to perform electrical work are familiar with the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and they certify all work they perform. One particularly important document is AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant. Make sure all electricians are familiar with this Standard. Mobile and relocatable equipment at alluvial mines and quarries must be assessed yearly against AS/NZS 3007 by a qualified mining electrical inspector.Section:
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Safe systems of working with trailing cables should include meeting the New Zealand Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and AS/NZS 3007 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant.Section:
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AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries – Surface installations and associated processing plant.AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High visibility safety garments - Part 1: Garments for high risk applications
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15.14.1Context:
High visibility clothing should comply with AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments – Part 1: Garments for high risk applications or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High visibility safety garments – Part 1: Garments for high risk applicationsSection:
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AS/NZS 2906:2001 Fuel containers – Portable – Plastics and metalSection:
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SA/SNZ HB 436:2013 Risk management guidelines – Companion to AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009Section:
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For more detailed information on acoustic and visual signals see AS/NZS 4024 Part 1904: Design, controls, actuators and signals – Indication, marking and actuation – Requirements for visual, auditory and tactile signals.Section:
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Gloves should comply with AS/NZS 2161.2 Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2161.3 Occupational protective gloves – Protection against mechanical risks or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.Section:
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AS/NZS 2161.2:2005 Occupational protective gloves – General requirements