Unearthing Black Gold

A Geotechnical Hazard Awareness Training Video and Language Support Materials For Open Pit Coal Mine Workers

Developed by the Australian Centre for Geomechanics

Authors: John Simmons (Sherwood Geotechnical and Research Services) and Graeme Boyd (The Minserve Group Pty Ltd) 

Editors: Martyn Robotham (Rio Tinto Technical Services), Michael Rosengren (Henry Walker Eltin), Dennis McManus (BMA Coal Geotechnical Services Group) and Phillip Bryant (Anglo Coal, Capcoal Management Pty Ltd)

Format: DVD and Video

Features language support and assessment materials

Duration: 42 minutes

Overview

The ACG seeks to build upon the skills and knowledge of mining operators and industry practitioners and assist operations to improve mine safety and production performance.

Topics Include

• Open pit coal mine risk management and geomechanical issues
• Terminology, mining cycle, and explanation of pit slope hazards
• Understanding pit slope failures and their warning signs
• Understanding stockpile and dump hazards and their warning signs

Key Features

• High quality open pit coal mining images and state-of-the-art graphics
• Reflects current Australian PPE standards and safe working procedures
• Applicable to most open pit coal operations
• Assessment material on CD

• Sample Clip (Windows Media Format, 950k)
• Product review by Ross Seedsman (Seedsman Geotechnics)
• Order Form
• ACG Shop

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