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Mobile Mining Equipment Operator Visibility Investigation Phase 2 - COMPLETE
The Health and Safety Issue
Mobile equipment such as Load Haul Dump vehicles (LHDs) and haulage trucks are used extensively in the mining industry. However, the poor operator visibility of these vehicles has led to a number of serious accidents, including fatalities.
MASHA's Partners
Research into equipment visibility has been funded by the Research Advisory Council of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). This project was undertaken by Laurentian University, and is monitored by MASHA's underground equipment TAC.
The Research Project
This study, the second phase of visibility research, addresses the need to improve operator visibility in haulage trucks and LHDs. A computer simulation tool is used to evaluate and recommend design guidelines for these vehicles to improve operator visibility.
Results
Research Results
For more information on this project, contact : Rick Banting |
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