Improving Safety and Reducing Risks with Prevention through … · 2019-05-15 · Improving Safety and Reducing Risks with Prevention through Design . 16 February 2015 . Presented

Improving Safety and Reducing Risks with Prevention through Design

16 February 2015 Presented by: Jon Treen PE, Stantec Technical Leader, Global Mining

Background 20+ years in Mining

Operations

• GM Ontario Operations • GM Production Support • Manager Creighton Mine • Manager Copper Cliff Mine • Frontline Supervisor

Safety

• Safety Supervisor • Ontario Mine Rescue • Loss Control Leadership

Engineering Consulting

•Senior Consultant •Operational Improvements •Senior Reviewer •Project Manager

•PE, P.Eng •Mine Engineering Supervisor •Manager Discipline Engineering •Technical Leader

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Diverse Experience Safety throughout operations including extensive Training from Dupont and previous Dupont consultants

Agenda

1 The Goal of Zero Harm

2 Hierarchy of Controls

3 The Zero Harm Journey

4 Learning across the Industry

The Goal of Zero Harm 1

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I truly believe that Zero Harm is achievable in the industry We referred to it as “Ensuring everyone went home in the same condition they came to work” Through numerous incident and accident investigations there is always a root cause or several that could have prevented the injury

The Goal of Zero Harm? 1

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MSHA Reported Fatalities Metal/Non-metal Mines

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So what do the result show Fatalities have reduced approximately 60% in the last 20 years On that trend it means in 2035 we would still approximately 10 fatalities a year in the US That is Fatalities how does that relate to Zero Harm

From Fatalities to Zero Harm

ConocoPhillips Marine Safety Pyramid 2003 www.socp.org/archive/03-02-04/3-2-04Presentation/1

1 Fatality

30 Lost Work Day

Cases

300 Recordable Injuries

3,000 Near Misses (Estimated)

30,000 At-Risk Behaviors (Estimated)

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As you can see the bottom items are estimates and could be argued to be low Assuming they are accurate the US would have had approximately 200 near misses a day I believe that is still under estimating the number of harm events that happen across the US mining industry each day.

Job Observations

Behavioral Based Safety

Risk Assessment and Controls

Safety Shares

Management of Change Processes

Incident Investigations

5 Point Safety System (Neil George)

Hierarchy of Controls

Audits

Hazops

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Many safety systems have been developed and put in place Talk about Behavioral Based Safety and the need for all individuals to be committed to working safely I think the Key is Dedication and Application

Hierarchy of Controls 2

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This is common or slight variations across the industry The 4 most effective controls all happen at the design stage So are we utilizing the Hierarchy of Controls to the maximum potential

Training of Technical Staff Training in personal injury prevention is essential for Engineers.

Unfortunately Engineers often get the same training as frontline employees, after the fact and without application to their specific functions.

Training them on the Hierarchy of Controls is essential for the mining industry.

The Zero Harm Journey 3

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How do we accelerate the journey to zero harm?

Presence in the Workplace

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Many Organizations have great Engineer In Training programs focused at giving them and understanding different Engineering aspects, adding a safety Aspect to the training would be beneficial. When performing Risk Assessment and Control Analysis. Engineers should not just focus on the controls to allow them to work safely at the current facility but how can the Hierarchy of controls be used to change what is designed in the future to make these facilities safer. It is critical for reviewing and interfacing with operators though all stages of the design and if it can happen in the workplace it is even better

Stop Look Assess Manage

Coaching

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It is important to have mentoring of engineers both for their career development but also for sharing operational experience Key point – for changing safety culture the reason behind design changes is as important as the change itself

Safety Shares January February March

Maintenance Shops

Fuelling Stations

Explosive Magazines

April May June Water

Management Mine

Accesses Mining

Methods July August September

Materials Handling

Electrical Rooms

Ventilation Systems

October November December Shafts &

Conveyances Personnel

Egress Emergency

Preparedness

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One aspect of a program focused to Technical Staff is utilizing a proven method Safety Shares, Lunchbox Talks, etc. But developing safety shares that are focused on items that Engineers Design Then stressing how engineers should change behaviors or what is expected of them for the design

Safety Share Explosive Magazine Design – Deteriorated Explosives Statement (the situation you are referencing): In November 2013 there was double fatality as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. This was a result of detonating 1,600 lbs of deteriorated explosives. One of the findings in the MSHA Investigations was “The accident occurred due to management’s failure to dispose of deteriorated explosives in a safe manner.” Although it is rare that Engineering Firms are involved in procedures related to explosive handling, we are involved in the design of explosive storages. In an attempt to eliminate this hazard, our designs should ensure they provide a safe and practical design to allow for First In – First Out (FIFO) in the explosive magazines.

Safety Share Explosive Magazine Design – Deteriorated Explosives Expectation (what you want people receiving this message to do): When designing a explosives magazine, we need to ensure that the design allows for FIFO explosives handling ability. Follow up (how is management going to ensure this happens): This Safety Share will be shared with the Design Teams (both discipline and mining). This design criteria will be added to the Prevention through Design Checklist.

Risk Considered Hazard Identification Designed Control

Confined Space Poor Egress or Contaminants

Ease of access and adequate ventilation

Electrical Cabling in Accessed Areas Located cables away from other services or equipment

Explosive Product that is Explosive Eliminate ignition sources Explosive proof lighting

Fall from Heights Working from Elevated Locations

Eliminate the need (put all valves below chest level)

Fire Burning or Smoke Inhalation

Fire doors and/or suppression Close to return air system

Ground Control Fall of Ground Shotcrete in areas where high frequency of support damage

Isolation (LOTOTO) Working on Energized Equipment or Lines

Design accessible valves Easy locking at all shut offs

Mobile Equipment Human Equipment Interaction

Eliminate “Y” intersections Minimize curves on declines

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PtD Checklist Format

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These safety shares can then lead into a Prevention Through Design Checklist These checklists help focus engineers on what designed controls can be implemented to minimize the risk Although this may seem intuitive to some have this laid out as a consistent process can be helpful. Just as the 5 point safety system is a great way to get a Miner focused on his workplace and tasks at hand A Prevention Through Design checklist is a great way to get an Engineer focused on risks within their designs

PtD Library General Checklist

Risk Considered Hazard ID Designed Control

Confined Space Egress and Contaminants

Ease of access and adequate ventilation

Secondary Sump Design Risk Considered Hazard ID Designed Control

Ground Control Fall of Ground Shotcrete ribs below potential water level

Ore pass Design Risk Considered Hazard ID Designed Control

Run of Material Water in Passes Draining away from top of pass

Maintenance Shops Risk Considered Hazard ID Designed Control

Mobile Equipment Struck by Equipment Ensure clearance for toolbox

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Taking the standardize checklists and customizing them for facilities is even a further step in the Prevention Through Design process As an industry we do not have the resource (time, money, or staff) to continue to start every drawing from scratch. Application of these principals focused safety shares, and Specific Prevention Through Design Checklists will help accelerate the Zero Harm Journey

Learning across the Industry 4

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Furthermore as an industry we need to share the learnings and experience. One thing all miners share is a passion for safety and sharing safety best practices

Seven Keys to Life

Fatal Risks

Golden Guide

Top Five Material Risks

Stantec’s Critical Risks

MSHA Rules to Live By

Golden Rules

100% Your designs impact the safety of 100% of

the people that utilize them

Questions?

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Started off with the number 0 in Zero Harm End with the number 100

Documents

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