Risks and Hazards

Hazard Zones

Hazard zones are areas within or around the remote machine in which a person can be exposed to or cause a hazard. All personnel must avoid entering the hazard zones around the remote machines.

The hazard zone is the minimum safe distance from the machine while it is operational.
The hazard zone only applies to personnel wearing hearing protection, protective safety glasses, and a helmet. Personnel without these protective items must remain a much greater distance away from an operational remote machine.

Hazard Zones Surrounding Remote Machine

NOTE

Specific skills and knowledge are required to work in the hazard zone of a remote machine. Refer to the documentation supplied with the remote machine for further information relating to the hazard zone surrounding a specific machine.

Hazard Zone Surrounding a Remote Machine when Tramming

Hazard Zone Surrounding a Remote Machine when Drilling

Work Requiring Special Authorization

Only authorized personnel, depending on the type of system and local regulations must do the work that requires special authorization.

Example of work that requires special authorization:

Diagnosis
Repairs
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Example of systems that require special authorization:

Electrical system
Pneumatic system
Hydraulic system
Mechanical system
Fire suppression system
Water system
Fuel system
Battery system
Air conditioning system
Machine software
Tires and wheels or crawler tracks
Diesel particulate filter

NOTE

The list is not exhaustive and availability of systems vary between machines.