Safety Alert
Preventing inrushes at underground mines
Preventing inrushes at underground mines
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- HID4-2011
- Regulation and legislationRisk management
- Control of workRisk assessment
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Summary
This safety alert reminds mine owners and managers about precautions against uncontrolled inrushes following the fatal Gleision event, whose investigation remained ongoing. It requires accurate underground plans, identification of potentially hazardous areas, compliance with prevention schemes and advance submission to HSE, alongside confirmation of arrangements within 30 days.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Control of work; work control.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
The alert addresses measures to prevent sudden inrushes in underground mines.
HID4-2011.