Preparing Your Workforce for Industry 4.0

We recently took part in a fascinating webinar presented by Suzanne Hattingh and the ASDSA (Association of Skills Development Providers of South Africa) on "The impact of the 4th industrial revolution on the world of work".

Vol 11.2, People aspects, 4th IRDrill Safe19 August 2018Comment

SiMINE: Mining Simulation

SiMINE is a physical Mining Simulation used to expose and build Systems Thinking capability. It is also the platform for testing Mining 4.0 technologies and organisational design.

Vol 11.2, People aspects, 4th IRDrill Safe19 August 2018SiMine, @MandelaMiningPrecintComment

Change is Here!

Use of Wrenches

Have a look at this short reference sheet for the proper use of wrenches, from Rigid.

Use and Abuse of Wrenches, Hoisting Operations, Vol 10.1Drill Safe28 July 2018Rigid, Proper use of wrenchComment

Why Hands Free Rod Handling?

Probably due to a large number of hand injuries whilst tripping drill rods, mining companies are increasingly requesting hands free rod handling systems. In the case of rotary percussion or reverse circulation drill pipe this makes great sense and we have seen many different designs of hands free systems.

Risks of Using Wrenches in Exploration Drilling Operations

We were recently made aware of a fatality involving the use of a pipe wrench. Have a look at this article, which analyses the use of wrenches in drilling operations.

The Use and Abuse of Wrenches

This article examines some of the ways that wrenches are frequently misused.

Vol 9.1, Hoisting Operations, Use and Abuse of Wrenches, Vol 10.1Drill Safe28 June 2018Comment

DrillSafe Sponsors the WIMSA Mentor's Manor Event

Colin Rice Exploration and Training and DrillSafe are contributing to WIMSA’s Mentor’s Manor event, read more here.

Partners, Industry links, Vol 8Drill Safe01 June 2018WIMSAComment

How Do Manufacturers Specify the Depth Capacity of Their Drill Rigs?

Previous articles discussed some legal aspects of hoisting operations and posed the question "Does your drill rig comply with legal requirements?" This article examines this question in more detail.

Vol 7.1, Drill Rig Capacity Series, Vol 8.1Drill Safe31 May 2018Drill Rig Depth CapacityComment

Depth Capacity of Hydraulic Long Stroke Drill Rigs

Manufacturers of hydraulic longstroke drills specify the depth capacity of their rigs in different ways and since these drills can pull drill rods in two ways, these specifications can be confusing. In this article I try to make sense of what the specifications mean.

Vol 7.1, Drill Rig Capacity Series, Vol 8.1Drill Safe31 May 2018 Comments

Depth Capacity of Top Drive Drill Rigs

This article addresses the depth capacity of the second common type of drill rig used on exploration projects.

WIMSA Holds Another Mentor's Manor Event

Read more about WIMSA’s Mentor’s Manor event.

Partners, Industry links, Vol 8Drill Safe29 May 2018WIMSAComment

Responsibilities of Suppliers and Manufacturers

In previous legal articles I have explored a number of the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act that impact exploration drilling operations and in a recent article, I began to discuss Section 21 - the section that addresses the responsibilities of manufacturers and suppliers.

Legal Aspects, Vol 7.3, Vol 19.1Drill Safe23 April 2018Colin Rice, MHSA, Short course legalComment

DrillSafe Features in the BWA Journal

DrillSafe recently linked up with the Borehole Water Association of South Africa, read more here.

Partners, Vol 7.4, Industry linksDrill Safe23 April 2018BWAComment

Assistant Struck by Falling Inner-tube Assembly

A drill rig assistant was struck on the shoulder by a falling inner-tube assembly when the wireline cable snapped. It appears that the inner-tube assembly had been pulled from the borehole but the wireline cable snagged on a piece of the mast structure.

Hazard Alert Unofficial, Vol 7.2Drill Safe23 April 2018zero repeats, shoulder injury, LTI, falling innertubeComment

Supervisor Struck by Flying Cutting

A supervisor of a rotary percussion drilling operation was struck on the head by a large piece of cutting (rock) that was blown out of the borehole.

Vol 7.2, Hazard Alert UnofficialDrill Safe23 April 2018flying cutting, zero repeats, LTIComment

Finger Amputated by Falling Inner-tube

A drill rig assistant had part of a finger amputated when a wireline inner-tube disengaged from the overshot. It appears that the inner-tube had just been pulled clear of the open drillstring when it disengaged.

Hazard Alert Unofficial, Vol 7.2Drill Safe23 April 2018finger amputation, falling innertube, zero repeatsComment

In a Nutshell: Drill Rod Safety Series

What does the information we have shared so far mean to you? This article shares practical tips for operational personnel to pro-actively avoid drill rod failure.

Vol 6.1Drill Safe25 March 2018Comment

In a Nutshell: Wire Rope Series

The article provides practical tips for on site application of our Wire Rope Series.

Vol 6.1Drill Safe25 March 2018Comment

Welding Fumes Re-classified as Carcinogens

As you may already be aware, in March 2017, scientists from around the world met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC; Lyon, France) to evaluate the carcinogenicity of welding fume.

News, Vol 6.2Drill Safe22 March 2018welding fumes, carcinogens, Group 1, Carcinogenic to humansComment

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