Better selection of conveyor belts may just save a life. As a matter of fact, they can save hundreds of lives in a mining site by preventing fire hazards. That is, if they have an improved flame-resistant quality.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently published a final rule implementing the use of belt air. This is based on a recommendation given by a technical study panel on the properties of belt air.
Besides implementing the use of belt air, the rule covers requirements for the following:
- Fire prevention and detection in belt entries
- Approval of the use of air from the belt entry to ventilate working conditions
- Standardized signals on lifelines
MSHA also reminds mine operators to make sure belts are aligned and rollers are not damaged.
Click HERE for more details about the final rule.
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