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Jesse Durbin
  • 5/11/2025
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00:00almost everyone has taken a tumble at one time or another but few people take falls seriously
00:15nearly 7,000 people die each year as a result of falls at home and each year another 4,600 die
00:29as a result of falls on the job or in public places in the mining industry slips trips and falls account
00:39for a large number of injuries every year particularly in our surface mines where it's
00:45especially important for you to protect yourself from slips trips and falls basically there are two
00:55kinds of falls slips and trips on the same level and falls to a different level usually people don't
01:02fall very far because they avoid extreme heights or use extra caution when working in high places
01:07still during a recent three-year period slips and falls from machinery accounted for over 1200
01:14accidents in surface mines half of these accidents occurred while mounting and dismounting the most
01:20common type of slips and falls even when safe access onto and off of the machine is provided a person may
01:27be tempted to take a shortcut and jump from a height that could cause an injury in this instance the
01:33miner had second thoughts and dismounted the Safeway surface mining often involves large machinery located
01:40in very rough terrain there are more tripping hazards here than most people would suspect areas
01:47around drag lines sometimes have very deep potholes high banks of dirt and muddy slippery walking surfaces that
01:54should be avoided whenever possible whenever you're in pits and drag line areas it's extremely important to keep
02:00alert to these hazardous conditions ground conditions in mill or plant areas are also places where workers should
02:06use more attention and caution these areas have algae growths or are slippery with mud oil grease or other
02:13chemical leakage clay in a mining operation is slick and slippery additional precautions should always be
02:20taken when handling or working around mining clays whether it's earth concrete or metal care must be taken when
02:28working or walking on all surfaces where mud and product materials may collect you should continually check
02:35your boots for any material that could cause a slip or fall miners who are injured or killed in slips trips and falls
02:42never plan to get hurt the people at this operation have a very proactive safety program so workers can plan how
02:51not to get hurt slips and falls can be serious and safety training is the best way to prevent them
02:58mounting and dismounting machinery is where the majority of slips trips and falls in the mining industry occur
03:07always follow the basic safety procedures to avoid injury getting on and off your machine first use the
03:14handholds provided and make sure you have a firm secure grip and don't get into a hurry good ladder ways are
03:23usually provided on front end loaders but they must be used correctly for your safety you may not see the
03:29grease mud or early morning dew that can cause a slip on a ladder step to prevent a slip never jump down face the
03:37handrails and remember the three points contact rule keep two hands and one foot or one hand and both feet in
03:44contact with a ladder at all times when ladders must be used to reach high places carefully check the stability of the ladder and make sure it's
03:53positioned properly on a firm and level surface you need both hands for climbing use a tool pouch secured to
04:00your belt or strapped over your shoulder on some jobs you may have to hoist tools and other equipment
04:05with a rope or chain hoist while on foot observe the ground for hazards such as spilled loose material
04:12grease oil water and algae on concrete or steel walkways good housekeeping plays a major role in eliminating slip
04:20trip and fall hazards when you see a hazard take care of the problem yourself if possible or tell your
04:26supervisor don't just step over or ignore the hazard be alert for openings in walkways make sure before
04:35you step that you have something to step on report any hazards you see to your supervisor to prevent what
04:41could be a dangerous accident dredges work boats and boats used to transport workers to the dredge are
04:50also potential sites for slips and falls dredges can have slippery surfaces diesel dredges may have oil
04:57and fuel spilled on the deck when mixed with water this can be disastrous to workers who must walk over such
05:04hazardous surfaces electrically powered dredges have areas where winches or other moving parts
05:11need to be lubricated these areas must be kept clean of spilled materials
05:16tools cables spare parts and other objects left lying about on the deck can become dangerous
05:22housekeeping putting things in place and general safety precautions are needed when walking around
05:28on the dredge any tripping or slipping hazards found on the dredge should be removed or corrected
05:34immediately there's no time like the present like now to follow good housekeeping practices
05:41a dropped tool can cause injuries as well as falls from high places wipe grease from tools frequently
05:48use tool belts or pouches buckets or some other means to prevent dropping them mining areas and processing
05:55plants are generally considered highly hazardous areas but offices and other inside working places
06:01have a potential for slips trips and falls wipe your shoes clean when entering offices and control
06:07rooms from the outside mud clay grease and oil brought inside could be dangerous that first cup of
06:15coffee in the morning could become a slip hazard you can prevent an accident by wiping up spills as
06:21soon as they happen open desk and file drawers extension cords open boxes or cartons loose carpeting or
06:29something as small as a pencil or pen on the floor could cause a serious fall such potential hazards must be
06:36corrected or eliminated for your own safety and the safety of co-workers a blind or unmarked corner could
06:44also result in an injury this can often be corrected by simply posting caution signs or markings
06:51store rooms also have a potential for slips trips and falls so you need to think safety and perform your work
06:58in a safe manner most slips trips and falls can be foreseen and prevented by following safe working
07:06procedures observing hazardous walking conditions and exercising good housekeeping practices so take the
07:13extra time to walk and climb safely don't take shortcuts the real key to safety is thinking whether
07:20you're on the job or not think before you reach before you climb before you lift and before you take that
07:28first step remember thinking safety conscious employees work more efficiently and make smarter decisions and
07:37they live longer
07:47you