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Centre for Advanced Materials & Performance Textiles
- Core Research Activities-
M-Tex OH&S Mining Seminar 7 October 2013 Dr Lyndon Arnold - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
M-Tex OH&S Mining Seminar 7 October 2013 Dr Lyndon Arnold - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
M-Tex OH&S Mining Seminar 7 October 2013 Dr Lyndon Arnold Centre for Advanced Materials & Performance Textiles RMIT University lyndon.arnold@rmit.edu.au Centre for Advanced Materials & Performance Textiles - Core Research
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RMIT SFT investigates personal protection issues:
Fire-fighter outerwear:
Can you see it? Is it strong enough? Does it degrade in UV? Does flame-resistance last? What are replacement criteria?
Consider boots & gloves:
Do they really protect for this work? Impact & penetration protection? Are they comfortable (all day)? Abrasion performance? Are they waterproof? Are they fireproof?
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Short-to-long term OH&S Work Protection against:
- Dust & smoke
- Heat, flame & burning
- Impact or compressive injury
- Abrasion
- Cut & penetration
- Poor visibility
- Chemical & gases
- Bacteria & pathogens
- Electrocution
- Radiation
IT IS SENSIBLE TO IDENTIFY & MITIGATE THESE BEFORE INJURY OCCURS
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BUT protection extends beyond personnel:
– Plant & production – Product & resources – Environment For above ground & open-cut mining problems = – Sun – Wind – Water – Pollution For underground problems = – Roof support – Gases & ventilation – Dust – Pollution
IT IS SENSIBLE TO IDENTIFY THESE BECAUSE THEY CAN COST BIG MONEY
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Brattice work Ventilation Mine machinery Conveyors Roof support
Underground protection?
By what, for what?
Mine workers Dust is dangerous! Masks? Filtration? Underground work wear & safety gear? Boots Helmets Strong clothing
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Mine machinery Conveyors Trucks Roadways & dams Overburden & product
Above ground protection?
By what, for what?
Dust is still dangerous! Masks & filtration? Surface work wear & safety gear? Visibility Boots Helmets Strong clothing Sun & rain protection What about rain & mud? Slippery soles? Waterproofing?
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What is important about apparel?
Functionality – fit-for-use – can you still do the job? Performance – real protection against perceived hazards Comfort – if not comfortable, apparel will not be worn
What is important about non-apparel?
Off-beat applications – may be applied to new problems New materials – new uses = new solutions New solutions – potential savings
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