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Mining Publication: Technology News 477 - A Systems Safety Approach for Programmable Electronics
Keywords: Programmable electronic systems Standards
Original creation date: August 1999
Authors: JJ Sammarco
Technology News - August 1999
Download PDF Document (0.03 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000655
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Technology News 477, 1999 Aug; :1-2
For mining, programmable electronics (PE) is an emerging technology that enables new capabilities and flexibility. It also can create new hazards and/or worsen existing hazards. PE includes microprocessors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and software. Using mine accident data compiled for 1994-1997 by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, we have identified nine incidents involving PE. We anticipate that fatalities, incidents, and near misses will increase as the quantity and complexity of PE increases with the industry's desire to remain competitive. NIOSH is taking a proactive position by generating functional safety recommendations for programmable electronics in mining. The recommendations take the form of a safety framework shaped by industry trends, MSHA accident data, and existing national and international standards. We are using a risk-based approach for the entire system, rather than just software or hardware. The approach makes safety a part of the early design, where changes are more effective and less disruptive, compared to implementing safety measures after many fatalities and injuries have occurred.
Image of publication Technology News 477 - A Systems Safety Approach for Programmable ElectronicsTechnology News - August 1999
Download PDF Document (0.03 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000655
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Technology News 477, 1999 Aug; :1-2
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Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 1: 1.0 Introduction
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 3: 2.2 Software Safety
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 4: 3.0 Safety File
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 5: 4.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 6: 5.1 System Safety Guidance
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 8: 6.0 Safety File Guidance
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 9: 7.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment Guidance
Safety Framework for Programmable Electronics in Mining
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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