Mar 3, 2015 · New Machinery Regulations have been published under Chapter 8 of the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations. The new Regulations deal with Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) and do not replace any current Regulations incidentally dealing with …

Mines with trackless mobile mining machinery will use this specification for the testing and in-service verification of brakes as an input to maintenance to minimize the risk of brake system related accidents, preventing runaways of vehicles, thereby saving lives.

The TMM operator shall start by testing the brake-holding power of the TMM before starting to tram/drive the TMM. See SOP101 (TMM Brake Testing Procedures) . Lastly, the TMM operator shall cautiously test all the functions that requires the TMM to …

Mine Health and Safety Act: Guideline for mandatory code of practice for trackless mobile machines

Long hours of operation on the machine (TMM) to those working CONOPS Challenges faced by operators during their daily performances-Cont Ergonomics Aspects Section 21 (1) (c) of the Mine Health and SA (Act 29 of 1996).

6" TRACKLESS"MOBILE"MACHINES! 4.2 Acronyms In this guideline for a COP or any amendment thereof, unless the context otherwise indicates: "COP" means Code of Practice. "DMR" means Department of Mineral Resources. "MHSA" means Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996). “MRAC” means Mining Regulation Advisory Committee. “OEM” means original equipment manufacturer.

Nov 10, 2017 · The current South African industry standards for the testing of brakes include dynamic brake testing for service brakes and ramp testing for service and park/ emergency brakes.

Mandatory Code of Practice for Trackless Mobile Machines 3 © Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd 8.18 Raising/lowering, suspension and transport of persons

• TMM or workers not being visible enough/inadequate warnings/lights • Poor road conditions or design • Workers not in a safe position • Operators not being fit for work, or trained to operate machinery • Speeding TOOLBOX TALK TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINERY NOTE: This toolbox talk is a quick visual guide on how to ensure all

Notwithstanding the prevailing requirements of all relevant legislation governing the operation and use of trackless mobile machines (TMM) at any mine, this document seeks to assist the mining industry to identify potential improvement to existing controls and operating procedures.