CCMP - Fire (Underground) Accumulation of Combustibles

Combustible garbage is removed at least weekly or more frequently if quantities exceed acceptable limits.

Small items of combustible garbage are deposited in covered fire proof containers (ie metal garbage cans with lids).

Combustible garbage is removed to surface and not disposed of in backfill stopes.

Fire protection is available in refuge collection areas (ie water hose and/or fire extinguishers and/or fire suppression).

Lay downs used for storage of combustible materials, such as timber, have fire protection available (ie water hose and/or fire extinguisher and/or fire suppression).

Combustible liquids, flammable liquids and petroleum products stored underground are stored in suitable enclosed containers placed in an oil storage area.

All underground garages, oil and grease storage areas and fuelling stations are equipped with means for containing spills of petroleum products that include suitable use of fireproof receptacles into which the spilled petroleum products shall be deposited for removal from the mine without delay.

Spill pads, rags, etc used to clean up fuel or oil spills are removed from the mine without delay.

All combustible liquids, flammable liquids and petroleum products are stored in suitable enclosed labeled containers.

Except for the quantity reasonably needed for immediate use; fire cabinets are used to store flammable so such as spay paint or WD40.

Stored oxygen cylinders are kept separate from the flammable gas cylinders by a space of at least 6m; or a 1.5m high non-combustible barrier.

No propane or similar heavy gas is used or taken underground in quantities greater than 2.7kg.

Supervisors complete a combustible refuse report for their area at least weekly and report in the log.