Highwalls and Banks
Falling and Sliding Material
Unstable highwalls and banks with falling or sliding material can create potentially dangerous conditions.
* Use mining methods that maintain highwall, material, and bank stability.
* Experienced competent persons should contiually evaluate bank and highwall conditions.
* Re-examine the site after every rain, freeze or thaw.
* Scale hazardous areas from a safe location before performing other work.
* Cut back to angle of response to control spoil material piles.
* Construct benches as needed to protect workers from material that may slide or slough from the highwall.
* Closely check the edge of dump sites above highwalls for cracks or sloughs while approaching the dump site.
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Haulage Roads
Road Maintenance and Housekeeping
* Maintain the roadway.
* Avoid spillage by not overloading haulage trucks.
* Maintain berms.
* Sand and/or deice icy conditions.
* Maintain traffic control signs.
* Grade the road surface to eliminate unnecessary bumps that cause bouncing and vehicle wear and tear.
* Clear or report all rocks, spills or loose materials right away so the hazard can be removed.
* Make sure the rules of the road are communicated to all visitors and haulage contractors.
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