AS/NZS 4024.3611:2015
Safety of machinery - Part 3611: Conveyors - Belt conveyors for bulk materials handling
Provides guidance and clarity in applying the principles articulated in the AS/NZS 4024 series of standards to conveyors. It sets out minimum lifecycle safety requirements for belt conveyors for bulk materials handling, which are in addition to the general requirements of AS/NZS 4024.3610. It also contains requirements for systems comprising multiple conveyors and is intended to be used by all persons conducting a business or undertaking in relation to belt conveyors for bulk materials handling.
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PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 BMH belt conveyor
1.4.2 Bulk material
1.4.3 Underground (coal) mine
SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN
2.1 DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Characteristics of BMH belt conveyors
2.1.3 Specific hazards associated with BMH belt conveyors
2.1.4 Risk control
2.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 Design standards
2.2.2 Belt design
2.2.3 Design considerations
2.2.4 Design information
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Dust generation and control
2.3.3 Accumulation of materials
2.4 DESIGN FOR OPERABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Design for maintenance
2.4.3 Belt installation, replacement and maintenance
2.4.4 Loading, transfers and discharge points
2.5 ENERGY AND ISOLATION
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Main electrical isolation
2.6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
2.6.1 Equipotential bonding
2.6.2 Cables
2.6.3 Variable speed drives (VSDs) on BMH belt conveyors near hazardous areas
2.7 ILLUMINATION
2.7.1 Emergency lighting
2.7.2 Underground mines
2.8 BMH BELT CONVEYOR CONTROL
2.8.1 Pull wire emergency stops
2.8.2 Protective stop controls
2.9 FIRE PROTECTION
2.10 SAFEGUARDS
2.10.1 Guard colour
2.10.2 Nip and shear points
2.10.3 Carry and return idlers
2.10.4 Belt edge hazard
2.10.5 Fall-on-conveyor protection
2.10.6 Underpass
2.10.7 Access under variable height BMH belt conveyors
2.10.8 Signage and colour of guardrails, bollards, chains, hanging bars
2.11 TRAMP MATERIAL REMOVAL
SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND TYPES
3.1 RECLAIM TUNNELS IN HAZARDOUS AREAS AND COAL MINES
3.2 BMH BELT CONVEYORS FOR MINING-PRESTART WARNING
3.3 BELTING AND ACCESSORIES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
3.4 FLEXIBLE CONVEYOR TRAINS (FCTs)
3.5 CABLE BELT TYPE CONVEYORS
3.6 TRAVELLING TRIPPERS, SHUTTLE AND RADIAL CONVEYORS FOR BMH
3.6.1 Unplanned movement hazards
3.6.2 Access
3.6.3 Safeguards
3.7 PERSON-RIDING ON CONVEYOR BELTS
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING
4.1 BELT ALIGNMENT AND TRACKING
4.2 BELT SPLICES AND MECHANICAL JOINTS
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 MAINTENANCE INVOLVING STORED ENERGY
5.2 IDLER MANAGEMENT
5.3 BELT TRACKING
5.4 BELT SPLICES AND MECHANICAL JOINTS
5.5 BELT INTEGRITY
APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BMH BELT CONVEYORS
A1 FIRE OR EXPLOSIONS
A2 ENTANGLEMENT
A3 FALL OF MATERIAL OR OBJECTS
A4 SLIP, TRIP AND FALL
A5 ENTRAPMENT/ENGULFMENT HAZARDS
A6 CRUSHING AND SHEARING
A7 UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF ENERGY
A8 EXCESSIVE DUST
A9 FAILURE OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
APPENDIX B - BMH BELT CONVEYOR FATALITIES IN MINING
B1 GENERAL
B2 REFERENCE
B3 GRAPHS OF MINING CONVEYOR FATALITIES
B4 INCIDENT DESCRIPTIONS
APPENDIX C - BMH BELT CONVEYOR TYPES
C1 BELT CONVEYOR
C2 FIXED BELT CONVEYOR
C3 BELT CONVEYOR, THROWER OR SPREADER
C4 CLOSED BELT CONVEYOR
C5 CHAIN OR WIRE ROPE BELT CONVEYOR
C6 WALLED BELT CONVEYOR
C7 CABLE BELT CONVEYOR
C8 AIR SUPPORTED BELT CONVEYOR
C9 POUCH CONVEYOR
C10 PIPE CONVEYOR
APPENDIX D - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
D1 REFERENCES FROM THE TEXT
D2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
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References
Electrical equipment in mines and quarries - Surface installations and associated processing plant
Safety of machinery - Part 3610: Conveyors - General requirements
Related Information
Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 12.9.1
Citation context:For more detailed information on anti-run back devices and controlled braking systems see AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3610: Conveyors – General Requirements or AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery – Part 3611: Conveyors – Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials Handling.
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PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 BMH belt conveyor
1.4.2 Bulk material
1.4.3 Underground (coal) mine
SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN
2.1 DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Characteristics of BMH belt conveyors
2.1.3 Specific hazards associated with BMH belt conveyors
2.1.4 Risk control
2.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 Design standards
2.2.2 Belt design
2.2.3 Design considerations
2.2.4 Design information
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Dust generation and control
2.3.3 Accumulation of materials
2.4 DESIGN FOR OPERABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Design for maintenance
2.4.3 Belt installation, replacement and maintenance
2.4.4 Loading, transfers and discharge points
2.5 ENERGY AND ISOLATION
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Main electrical isolation
2.6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
2.6.1 Equipotential bonding
2.6.2 Cables
2.6.3 Variable speed drives (VSDs) on BMH belt conveyors near hazardous areas
2.7 ILLUMINATION
2.7.1 Emergency lighting
2.7.2 Underground mines
2.8 BMH BELT CONVEYOR CONTROL
2.8.1 Pull wire emergency stops
2.8.2 Protective stop controls
2.9 FIRE PROTECTION
2.10 SAFEGUARDS
2.10.1 Guard colour
2.10.2 Nip and shear points
2.10.3 Carry and return idlers
2.10.4 Belt edge hazard
2.10.5 Fall-on-conveyor protection
2.10.6 Underpass
2.10.7 Access under variable height BMH belt conveyors
2.10.8 Signage and colour of guardrails, bollards, chains, hanging bars
2.11 TRAMP MATERIAL REMOVAL
SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND TYPES
3.1 RECLAIM TUNNELS IN HAZARDOUS AREAS AND COAL MINES
3.2 BMH BELT CONVEYORS FOR MINING-PRESTART WARNING
3.3 BELTING AND ACCESSORIES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
3.4 FLEXIBLE CONVEYOR TRAINS (FCTs)
3.5 CABLE BELT TYPE CONVEYORS
3.6 TRAVELLING TRIPPERS, SHUTTLE AND RADIAL CONVEYORS FOR BMH
3.6.1 Unplanned movement hazards
3.6.2 Access
3.6.3 Safeguards
3.7 PERSON-RIDING ON CONVEYOR BELTS
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING
4.1 BELT ALIGNMENT AND TRACKING
4.2 BELT SPLICES AND MECHANICAL JOINTS
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 MAINTENANCE INVOLVING STORED ENERGY
5.2 IDLER MANAGEMENT
5.3 BELT TRACKING
5.4 BELT SPLICES AND MECHANICAL JOINTS
5.5 BELT INTEGRITY
APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BMH BELT CONVEYORS
A1 FIRE OR EXPLOSIONS
A2 ENTANGLEMENT
A3 FALL OF MATERIAL OR OBJECTS
A4 SLIP, TRIP AND FALL
A5 ENTRAPMENT/ENGULFMENT HAZARDS
A6 CRUSHING AND SHEARING
A7 UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF ENERGY
A8 EXCESSIVE DUST
A9 FAILURE OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
APPENDIX B - BMH BELT CONVEYOR FATALITIES IN MINING
B1 GENERAL
B2 REFERENCE
B3 GRAPHS OF MINING CONVEYOR FATALITIES
B4 INCIDENT DESCRIPTIONS
APPENDIX C - BMH BELT CONVEYOR TYPES
C1 BELT CONVEYOR
C2 FIXED BELT CONVEYOR
C3 BELT CONVEYOR, THROWER OR SPREADER
C4 CLOSED BELT CONVEYOR
C5 CHAIN OR WIRE ROPE BELT CONVEYOR
C6 WALLED BELT CONVEYOR
C7 CABLE BELT CONVEYOR
C8 AIR SUPPORTED BELT CONVEYOR
C9 POUCH CONVEYOR
C10 PIPE CONVEYOR
APPENDIX D - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
D1 REFERENCES FROM THE TEXT
D2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
AS/NZS 4024.3611:2015
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