Posts By :

ivan

Safe operating procedures for Heavy equipment! (Part 3)

 1024 683 ivan
By:

The last part of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment is refueling & parking. It is the easy part, but sometimes this easy part is the part that most cases of accidents. Refueling Shut off and cool the engine and any electrical equipment before fueling. Ensure the fueling area is well ventilated. Do not smoke…

read more

Safe operating procedures for Heavy equipment! (Part 2)

 1024 683 ivan
By:

Understand and follow safe operating procedures for use of heavy equipment, to prevent injury. Machine Maintenance Ensure the cab area is clean and free of debris and tools. Clean windshield, mirrors and lights. Removal all oil, grease or mud and snow from grab irons, hand rails, steps, pedals and floor to prevent slips and falls.…

read more

Safe operating procedures for Heavy equipment! (Part 1)

 1024 683 ivan
By:

Improper procedures can cause injury, disability, or death. By understanding and following safe operating procedures for use of heavy equipment, we can prevent injury for yourself and your coworkers. Note : only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate the equipment. Personal protective equipment is mandatory and may include the following: Boots or safety…

read more

Save cost by using the right lubricant for your machinery

 864 486 ivan
By:

For mining industry in North America only, the potential savings could reach up to US$29 million from the impact of using the correct lubricant for machinery. A recent industrial research found that 96% of mining companies experiencing unplanned equipment shutdowns in the last 3 years. with half of the acknowledging this due the incorrect management…

read more

Indonesia’s new mining rules to improve the economy in 2017

 864 486 ivan
By:

Indonesian government has issued a new regulation that will allow miners to export as long as they show progress toward building smelters in a five-year period. Investors and analysts had expected Indonesia to continue allowing exports of mineral concentrates, but the government surprised markets by allowing limited amounts of nickel ore and bauxite. Energy and Mineral…

read more

10 steps to secure your heavy equipment during the holiday

 1024 369 ivan
By:

During the holidays, office and mining site are usually on a little break and left unattended. Make sure everything is secured and ready to start whenever your business is open again. Have you tested your CCTV working and visible during nighttime/dark Check all the lightings around your valuable equipment? Do a stock inventory of all assets…

read more

Bringing the benefits of mobile computing to the mining industry

 900 568 ivan
By:

The mobile technology is becoming increasingly important in the mining sector.  The challenge is that mining environment isn’t always conducive to the needs of sensitive equipment like smartphone or tablet. Moreover creating an infrastructure that supports mobile technology in a mine holds many challenges, but they are challenges that are being met. Mining is an…

read more

Do you know why are almost every heavy equipment yellow in colour?

 1024 682 ivan
By:

It has been an industry wide practice to adopt yellow as the primary colour of heavy equipment. However this isn’t the norm and there is no standard requiring this to be the case. There are plenty of manufacturers that have distinct colours for their heavy machinery/equipment. Hitachi, for instance, paints their excavators ‘Safety orange’. Yellow…

read more

Heavy Equipment for Construction.

 1000 532 ivan
By:

In the case of huge construction projects, proper use of the appropriate equipment contributes to economy, quality, safety, speed and timely completion of a project. Equipment are use for highway projects, irrigation, buildings, power projects etc. 15-30% of total project cost has been accounted towards equipment and machinery. Classification of Construction Equipment Earth-moving equipment Hauling…

read more

Do you now how many types Heavy equipment that are used in excavations?

 1024 540 ivan
By:

Any operation that involves digging material could be called an excavation, we have listed equipment here that is most often used to dig more size limited excavations. Backhoe loader A backhoe loader, also called a loader backhoe or tractor backhoe, is a heavy equipment vehicle that consists of a tractor fitted with a bucket on…

read more