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Mining Publication: Monitoring Blind Spots: A Major Concern for Haul Trucks
Keywords: Collisions Haulage trucks Proximity detection
Original creation date: December 2001
Authors: TM Ruff
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - December 2001
Download PDF Document (4.51 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021857
Eng Min J, 2001 Dec, 202(12); :17-26
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Spokane Research Laboratory, are investigating technology and methods to monitor the blind areas around large haulage equipment used in surface mines. On average, six fatalities a year can be attributed to equipment colliding with other vehicles or pedestrian workers, or backing over the edge of a dump point. Several off-the-shelf technologies exist for monitoring areas that an equipment operator cannot see from the cab, including radar, video cameras, and radio signal detection systems. NIOSH researchers have tested many of these systems on large dump trucks both at their test facility and at surface mines. This article discusses the technologies available for this application and their effectiveness in detecting objects near an off-highway dump truck. Also, guidance is presented for mine safety personnel who are planning to evaluate collision warning systems or cameras on their haulage equipment.
Image of publication Monitoring Blind Spots: A Major Concern for Haul TrucksPeer Reviewed Journal Article - December 2001
Download PDF Document (4.51 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021857
Eng Min J, 2001 Dec, 202(12); :17-26
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Characteristics of Fugitive Dust Generated from Unpaved Mine Haulage Roads
A Performance Evaluation of Two Overhead Power Line Proximity Warning Devices
Preventing Collisions Involving Surface Mining Equipment: A GPS-based Approach
Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
A Simulation Approach Analyzing Random Motion Events Between a Machine and its Operator
Test Results of Collision Warning Systems for Surface Mining Dump Trucks
Test Results of Collision Warning Systems on Off-Highway Dump Trucks: Phase 2
Tying Acceleration and GPS Location Information Together To Create a Mine Management Tool
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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