GRM FRCV Coal Dust Fire and Explosion (In-pit / Coal Stockpiles) - Hot Coal Management

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• Risk Scope:
  Hot spots leading to coal fire which may occur in-pit/in-seam or created stockpiles (in-pit and around the processing plants). Excludes ignition of coal dust, explosions in bins (i.e.. confined space), blasting in bins and blasting in hot/reactive ground,

• Control Objective:
  To ensure the safety of personnel and risk to plant / equipment with respect to the risk of spontaneous combustion of coal both in-pit or on coal stockpiles.

The management of spontaneous combustion in-pit and on coal stockpiles is designed, implemented, maintained, and operated in accordance with legislative, Australian Standards and internal BMA / GRM requirements which includes: • 280.01 GRM SOP Stockpile Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Operations

• Coal that is susceptible to spontaneous combustion is identified and in the case where this needs to be stockpiled, the following is carried out:

• a) Stockpile designed with an elongated, low profile and long axis parallel to prevailing wind direction.

• b) Coal temperature monitored based on frequency determined by a JSA.

• c) Load-out must be from downwind end, with the oldest coal removed first.

• d) Risk of spontaneous combustion minimised by ensuring old ROM or crush coal is removed (ie.
  fed into wash plant or loaded onto a train) within a three month period of being stockpiled.

• Select three CMW's (including at least 1 CPP Dozer Operator & 1 OCE in the sample)

• Do CMW's understand the required management strategies for coal that is susceptible to spontaneous combustion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has old ROM or crush coal been strategically removed (ie. fed into wash plant or loaded onto a train) within a three month period of being stockpiled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select 1 known case of susceptible spontaneous combustion in the last 12 months, and verify the following:

• Was the associated stockpile designed with elongated, low profile and long axis parallel to prevailing wind direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the coal temperature monitored in accordance with frequency recognised in JSA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was coal load-out from downwind end, with oldest coal removed first?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot coal in the pit face, ROM or crush stockpiles is managed as follows:

• a) Hot coal and process separated through the wash plant as soon as practical, following completion of a Job Step Analysis (JSA).

• b) If the hot coal cannot be fed through the plant immediately, hot coal is separated and spread out to dissipate the heat.

• Select three CMW's (including at least 1 CPP Dozer Operator & 1 OCE in the sample)

• Do CMW's understand the required management strategies for hot coal in the pit face, ROM or crush stockpile?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select 1 known case of hot coal in the last 12 months, and verify the following:

• Was the coal separated through the wash plant as soon as practical, following completion of a Job Step Analysis (JSA)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the hot coal could not be fed through the plant immediately, was it separated and spread out to dissipate the heat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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