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WSN - Mining Sector Update October 2014

WSN - Mining Sector Update October 2014. Ontario Mining, Steel and Other Smelting Sector Injury Performance - 2013. Source: WSIB, EIW, Firm Experience and Claim Cost Schema, 2012 as of June 30, 2013 and 2013 as of June 30, 2014.

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WSN - Mining Sector Update October 2014

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  1. WSN - Mining Sector Update October 2014

  2. Ontario Mining, Steel and Other Smelting Sector Injury Performance - 2013 Source: WSIB, EIW, Firm Experience and Claim Cost Schema, 2012 as of June 30, 2013 and 2013 as of June 30, 2014.

  3. Ontario Mining, Steel and Other Smelting SectorTraumatic Fatal Injuries 2013 – August 31, 2014 • Mar. 21, 2013 – Worker was fatally injured in a motor vehicle when it was in a collision with another vehicle. • Apr. 30, 2013 – Worker was buried in a muck pile. • Nov. 10, 2013 – Worker fatally injured in a plane crash. • Apr. 6, 2014 – While working on a crushing system in a smelter a worker was struck by a piece of machinery. • May 6, 2014 (Double fatality) – Two contractors were struck by a fall of ground preceded by seismic activity. • June 25, 2014 – Worker was fatally injured when a tree struck the bulldozer he was in. • July 10, 2014 – Worker was outside of a loader he was operating when he was struck by a piece of broken ore.

  4. Ontario Mining, Steel and Other Smelting Sector – by Incident TypeAllowed Lost-time Claims: 2009 - 2013 N=32 (2%) N=101 (5%) N=140 (7%) N=867 (46%) N=268 (14%) N=491 (26%) Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Schema, as of June 30, 2014. NOTE: Percentage may not add due to rounding

  5. Ontario Mining Industry

  6. Symposium – The Health of a Miner • November 12th, 2014 • Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario • One-day ergonomics symposium focusing on: • MSD Prevention Best Practices • Shift Work and its effect on health • Mobile equipment design • Registration available on WSN website • This symposium will be followed by a Collision Avoidance Symposium on November 13th.

  7. Symposium – Pedestrian/Vehicle Interaction • November 13th, 2014 • Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario • One-day mobile equipment symposium focusing on: • Available technology • High-visibility safety apparel • Communications • Avoidance techniques • Registration available on WSN website • This event will be preceded by an Ergonomics Symposium on November 12th

  8. 2014 Newsletters All e-newsletters are archived on WSN’s website. Issues are online under Publications: • June 2014 – Predicting collisions: Telltale signs of bad drivers • July 2014 – It's here! July 1 deadline for new mandatory training • August 2014 – Update on new safety training standard for working at heights • September 2014 - Ghost in the machine: Protect yourself from injury To subscribe to the newsletter , email: first2know@workplacesafetynorth.ca

  9. Mining Health and Safety Conference 2015 • April 14-16, 2015 • Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario • Call for Papers for WSN’s technical sessions on Thursday, April 16, 2015 is now out. • Submissions will be reviewed in late November, and presenters will be contacted in December.

  10. Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review (MHSPR) • The Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review has released its interim report. • The report discusses: • Key issues identified to date • Early deliverables • Next steps • The report can be viewed online.

  11. Mining Sector Update Mine Rescue Program Projects: • Mine Rescue Handbook Translation (Spanish and Portuguese) • Release the Mine Rescue Handbook September 2014 • Launching the Mine Rescue Risk Assessment tool • Integrated Management of Heat Stress into Introductory and Management program • Adopted the Emergency Responder clothing guideline • Develop a Body Recovery Training Module • Launch Hydraulic Rescue tools training Research: • Team Dynamics (York University)

  12. Mining Sector Update Ground Control TAC Projects: • Suggested Methodology for Evaluation of Heading Face Stability (Completed) • Guidelines for Working Safely around Stockpiles

  13. Mining Sector Update Mining Equipment TAC Projects: • Technical Report: Track Haulage Safety • Technical Report: Fire Prevention Design Guidelines for U/G Trackless Mobile Equipment WSIB-sponsored research: • Multi-piece rim and wheel assembly - evaluating opportunities for safer use (completed; next steps being considered)

  14. Mining Sector Update Safety & Loss Control TAC Project: • The Role of a Second Line Supervisor

  15. Workplace Environment TAC Mining Sector Update Project: • Workplace Environment Checklist*

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