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5.4.3.1.10 OMI-PVL-025 Operación de Carga, Transporte, Descarga y Estacionamiento (Loading, Transport, Unloading and Parking) (1) ENG
5.4.3.1.10 OMI-PVL-025 Operación de Carga, Transporte, Descarga y Estacionamiento (Loading, Transport, Unloading and Parking) (1) ENG
VELADERO
SCOPE: VELADERO
PROCEDURE
"Load, Transport, Discharge, and Parking Operation"
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1. OBJECTIVES 2
2. SCOPE 2.
3. DEFINITIONS 2.
6. SAFETY MEASURES 14
7. ATTACHMENTS 15
8. CHANGELOG 15
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1. OBJECTIVES
Establish standard tasks for loading, transport, unloading and parking operations with off-
road trucks in Operation Veladero Mine.
In such a way that the operators of these equipment work with a maximum of security in
the transport of the different materials in each one of the places opportunely aimed to attain
this goal.
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1. Loading area: Defined as the place where all the extraction tasks are carried out.
3.2. Load front: maneuvering radius of the loading equipment.
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5.2.3. All truck maneuvers within the loading area must be done in a clockwise
direction. If it is necessary to turn in the opposite direction, inform the entire
operation of the sector on the radio.-
5.2.4. Observe that the place where you are going to meet is clear of obstacles, if
not, ask a support team to clean it.
5.2.5. The Liebherr 996R and Komatsu PC 5500 shovels must be started at the
moment when the shovel is loading the opposite truck to where it is going to
be loaded, therefore the counterbalance poles must be taken into account as a
reference point.-
5.2.6. The equipment must be positioned so that the line of fire of the blade (exit
backward) is free.
Line of fire
5.2.7. In the case of storage in loaders, wait close to the loading equipment and
start the maneuver once the loader has presented the bucket, thus indicating
the place to place the truck.
5.2.8. The blades have poles that act as a guide for the guiding, the truck must
match the side of the hopper of your truck with the pole flag. When the
loading equipment does not have a pole, it must be located at least 1 meter
away and sideways to the counterweight. If the shoveled needs to be
rearranged, he will give you a radio call.
5.2.9. In the case of fronts where there is not enough space to accommodate both
sides and only one side can be loaded, the operator must enter perpendicular
to the bucket of the blade.
5.2.10. In times of poor visibility, where you lose references to the cargo team, you
must wait in front of the team and start the maneuver once the visibility has
improved.
5.2.11. While the load is being made, you must not leave your cabin and pay
attention to any indication that the operator of the loading equipment OR
THE VIMS OF YOUR EQUIPMENT can transmit to you on the occasion of
any risk detected at the moment. Also, keep on the radial frequency of the
sector.
5.2.12. In case of waiting, because there is another truck in the loading operation or
when the support equipment operator performs floor-cleaning work, the
truck operator will park in front of the cargo area in a safe location without
hindering the circulation of other equipment that may be operating or
transiting in the area.
5.2.13. The waiting distance will be evaluated in each situation by the truck
operator, taking into account safety and production aspects. Remember that
there are specified cases of distances in this procedure.
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5.2.14. When the truck is fully loaded, the operator of the loading equipment will
touch a short honk. After listening to the horn that indicates that the truck is
loaded, start transit to the destination.
5.2.15. If trucks that are waiting on a shovel have to be reassigned, evacuation must
be started from the first one in line and so on. In addition, all have to go to
the cargo area, to be able to leave the area.
5.2.16. A truck should never back off when it is waiting at the cargo area. If
necessary, the maneuver must be directed by another person who has a
complete view of the space.
5.2.17. If your truck has difficulty leaving the loading position, do not attempt to
remove it, notify your Supervisor.
5.2.18. The new Ore Bin has a traffic light:
Red (only): Indicates that a load of material contained in the silo is
not sufficient for the required load on a truck, it has less than 60%.
Yellow (only): Indicates detection of entry and correct location of
the truck. It also enables the output of the equipment.
Green (only): Indicates that you can enter the next truck.
Yellow and red: well-placed truck waiting for loading condition.
Yellow and green: there is loading condition, waiting for trucks.
5.2.19. Audible alarm: Indicates opening and closing of the Ore Bin gate.
5.2.20. The entrance of the truck to the cargo sector of the new Ore-Bin must be
carried out from West to East.
5.2.21. It is not allowed to enter when the green light is off.
5.2.22. If the equipment does not have its corresponding remote control or it is not in
condition, it will immediately inform the Supervision and dispatched to be
reassigned to another work sector.-
5.2.23. There must be good lighting in the sector.
5.3. Shipping
5.3.1. The roads must have an average of 35 meters wide, provided that the
topography and the design of the mine allow it.
5.3.2. Slopes on production roads must not exceed 10%.
5.3.3. In the case of road berms, they must be made at a height of not less than 3
meters.
5.3.4. When you walk on a road that has spills of material or another object that
could damage the tires, you must proceed to announce the spot and request
cleaning. If conditions allow it to dodge obstacles, if not stay in place, place
your corresponding code in office (jigsaw) until the sector is cleaned.
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5.3.5. During the traffic, avoid approaching less than one meter from the berm, if
the road width conditions allow it, this will avoid cuts in the lateral band of
the tires.
5.3.6. In case of malfunction, stop the equipment safely, as close to the side of the
road, observe possible falling stones, turn on beacons, give radial warning,
turn the direction towards the berm or slope, so that the tires are pointing
towards this one If necessary, request material to build a berm. If the
operator must leave the truck, either to take another equipment or change the
shift, he must request the Mine Operations Supervisor, the installation of
safety cones around the truck.
5.3.7. Under no circumstances remove the ignition key from the contact position
when the equipment is in motion, this would cause several systems to stop
working, including the direction of the equipment.
5.3.8. The intention to pass must be announced, and you must wait for the positive
response of the equipment and the bypass side (case of equipment in road
maintenance, out of service, or in loading and unloading areas), unless this
equipment is found with cones, in such case carry out surpassing at a
maximum speed of 10 km / h without requesting authorization.
5.3.9. In Traffic of surfaces with ice, snow or mud. Operators of transport
equipment must comply with the indications of supervision, with the
following restrictions.
5.3.9.1. Negative slope:
Circulation in 1st gear. Maximum speed (km/h)
Request the removal of all minor vehicles from the circuit where
off-roaders travel.
Immediately report any unsafe conditions you notice during your
trip to the Supervisor for immediate corrective action.
In case the equipment slips and skid first DO NOT LOSE CALM.
If the equipment is slipping you will always try to turn completely
by the weight of the load, you should turn the steering wheel gently
DO NOT BRUSH always in the same direction as the tail of the
truck, looking for dirt or loose material on the road to work the
TCS and achieve traction. Do not press the throttle for any reason,
remember that you should not apply the equipment brake
completely because this will cause the wheel lock and will be
turned by skidding without control, once the situation is controlled
you must immediately inform the Supervision of where the
defective floor problem is located.-
5.3.9.2. Positive Slope.
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A slope in the unloading area must be positive from the plate to the berm of
the dump in approximately 3%.
1.8 meters
5.4.5. There are anomalies that must be reported to the Supervisor and await new
orders. Among these we can mention:
In the Absence of berm or insufficient height, negative slope,
visibility problems (excess dust, white wind, etc.).
Lack of lighting
Uneven floor, rocks, cracks or crevices.
Signboard prohibiting the unloading operation
Presence of ice on the unloading platform.
5.4.6. The unloading process, whether in dumps, stocks or cell in the valley, must
be left to right, so if there is another truck unloading, the one that arrives,
will be on the right of the previous one at a minimum distance equal to 1.5
times the width of the truck (10 meters).
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10 meters
10 meters
5.4.7. Locate the truck to empty the material perpendicular to the berm in landfills
and stocks. Once buffed, apply the parking brake and proceed to lift the
hopper.
5.4.8. In case your truck is badly loaded (load on the visor or overloaded),
immediately inform the Mine Supervisor or the operator of the auxiliary
equipment of the unloading area requesting a place with negative slope that
the auxiliary equipment (driver or pneumatic tractor) should have already
prepared with negative slope of 3% and berms of 2 meters minimum height
in order to lift the hopper. Otherwise, request the support of a backhoe to
relieve the load to the rear.
5.4.9. If you have level 3 overload event on the load front, you must proceed to
unload in the same area. Ask the cargo equipment operator or Area
Supervisor which is the best place to unload.
5.4.10. Check that the hopper is down before deactivating the parking brake. If there
is material left in the back of the hopper and do not allow it to lower, move
the truck forward approximately 2 meters, stop the gear and lower the hopper
completely.
5.4.11. If the primary emptying areas are not available, wait at the sectors that are on
both sides of the access platforms to the crushers, after placing the parking
brake.
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Waiting Areas
Waiting Areas
5.4.12. If a truck is leaving the buffer zone and you are waiting, you must give way
before starting approach maneuver.
5.4.13. You must visualize the emptying place by the rear-view mirrors. Move back
carefully to the safety cord, taking reference points.
5.4.14. You must wait for the crushing operator to authorize the discharge, turning
on the green light of the traffic light (discharge authorization) and making
positive communication with it, then proceed to lift the hopper, paying
attention to the discharge instructions. If the traffic light turns red during the
unloading, the maneuver must be stopped.
5.4.15. If at the time of unloading with hopper up and level 3 warning is activated in
the vims of your equipment, the equipment motor must be stopped
immediately regardless of whether the hopper is in unloading position.-
5.4.16. Never lower the loaded hopper, as this can cause serious injuries to the
operator or equipment. If necessary, notify your Supervisor.
5.4.17. The location of the luminaires must be visible for the operation. The
Operators must be prevented from dazzling during maneuvers. And they
must have a security berm (1.5 meters) to protect them.
5.4.18. Each dump in operation must have a floor control extensometer.
5.4.19. Avoid getting close to berms at unloading areas with a negative slope
towards the vacuum, due to the risk of falling off during the unloading.
5.4.20. Request good lighting for better vision of discharge areas. The same can be
through luminaries or failing by support team.
5.5. Parking
5.5.1. In order to enter the assigned places as a HEAVY EQUIPMENT parking lot,
LIGHT VEHICLES MUST seek authorization from the supervisor of the
SECTOR OR, IN DEFECTS, FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATORS.-
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5.5.2. The fixed truck parking lots must be clearly marked, secure, properly
enabled, horizontal and ample in such a way that they allow easy entry,
maneuvering and exit from it.
5.5.3. The maximum speed allowed is 10 km / h and must maintain a minimum
distance between 15-meter moving trucks.
5.5.4. The parking of trucks must be done in a flat and perpendicular way to the
safety berm, starting from the left berm at the furthest point from the
entrance to the parking area, and then continuing to park the trucks to the
right of the parked truck.
5.5.5. Once the left berm of the parking lot has been completed, trucks must
continue to park on the right berm at the point closest to the parking lot
entrance, turning clockwise,
5.5.6. Each operator must always park with the equipment already parked on his
left and leave a distance of one and a half truck wide (10 meters) from the
equipment that was already parked. You should never park your truck
between two parked trucks.
5.5.7. Whenever it is necessary to stop the extraction trucks by shift change, minor
repairs, etc., they may be parked on loading and dump fronts, provided that
they are safe, have sufficient space and good visibility.
5.5.8. On the loading fronts, your truck should be with the back towards the bank
wall and at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the foot of it; It must also
have the parking brake applied. If visibility conditions are not good, turn on
beacons and flashback lights on.-
5.5.9. During the course of the shift, when parking the equipment temporarily
(shredding, unloading platform, roads, etc.), the operator must place the truck
where it does not interfere with normal Mine operations, outside the circuit,
and must avoid hazards such as unstable terrain, slopes, and sector with
vehicle presence.
5.5.10. Every driver must signal the turning maneuver towards the parking lot, by
turning lights and in case of crossing roads in radial form.
5.5.11. You must wait until the truck before you park.
5.5.12. The truck must have a parking brake, with the ignition off and the boot on.
At the exit, before boarding the truck, the operator must observe the entire
area around the truck, making a visual observation of any anomaly.
5.5.13. To exit the parking lot you must start with the truck that arrived first. When
leaving you must move forward at least in its total length, and just turn to
leave in an orderly manner.
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5.5.14. The only time the exit sequence can be broken is when the dispatch or
Supervisor makes a special assignment, even so, the operator must give a
radial notice of his departure. Faced with another unusual maneuver, make
sure there is no equipment or person nearby, to do so, notify by radio.
5.5.15. When leaving a parking lot, trucks should not cross, back off and should not
leave simultaneously.
5.5.16. A light vehicle should never be parked in off-road truck parking lots.
Exceptions may be made in this case, when the trucks have to be checked by
mechanical personnel, who will strictly respect all safety regulations, such
as: Conear the area, radio communication open to the sector and dispatch of
its presence, lock-out and power cut-off OFF, placing service equipment and
light vehicles in visible places for operators and can only park to the left of
the truck at 5 meters distance or more than 25 meters from the road.
5.5.17. Equipment that is removed to the maintenance parking lots should be located
in an area specially prepared for this purpose.
5.5.18. Before leaving the team make sure that it is well stabilized and without risk
of displacement, once under the team to be located in the berm sector,
respecting the traffic of the sector to avoid collision, never to be located
behind or in front of the team when the slope is in equal direction of its
trajectory.
5.5.19. If possible, leave the equipment with the beacons on.
5.5.20. It is forbidden for light vehicles to park on the right side of equipment less
than 25 meters away. In case the intervention of the heavy equipment merits
the necessity to park on the right side, the maneuver must be coordinated
prior authorization of the Supervisor of the area and effective radial
communication with the operator of the equipment if the latter is in the cab.-
5.5.21. Each shift start the operator must test the service brake holding capacity,
manual retarder, parking lot and secondary brake. For this:
Fasten your seat belt before testing the brakes, this should be done
at the start of the shift.
Inspect the area around the equipment, making sure it is clear of
personnel and obstacles.
Before testing the brakes make sure the equipment is on a dry and
horizontal surface.
Start the engine.
Connect brake to be tested, e. g. service, retardant, parking or
secondary.
Place first gear.
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Increase the speed of the engine gradually until 1200 rpm the
equipment should not move. If the equipment advances, it
automatically goes out of service.
Reduce engine speed from 1200 to 750 rpm. Place the transmission
in neutral.
5.6. Prohibitions
5.6.1. Do not place one truck next to another (parallel) while waiting to be loaded.
5.6.2. The overtaking between heavy equipment must be carried out in the
authorized mine sites, these sectors are clearly marked by signs indicating
the corresponding authorization e.g. (NOT allowed the overtaking between
heavy equipment) or (If allowed the overtaking between heavy equipment).
The override maneuver will be carried out by means of Radial
communication and prior authorization of the equipment to be overtaken.
5.6.3. It is forbidden to approach another truck (cabin-cabin).
5.6.4. It is prohibited to carry passengers or companions on Mina equipment,
except for instructional personnel or personnel authorized by the Senior
Supervisor.
5.6.5. It is forbidden to pass behind a team that is in motion.
5.6.6. It is strictly forbidden to deliver the equipment to people who are not duly
authorized by the Training Area.
5.6.7. It is prohibited for truck operators to leave the cabin while it is in loading
operation.
5.6.8. The use of headphones and cellular communications during the operation of
the equipment is strictly prohibited.
5.7. Precautions and Care:
5.7.1. Traffic on surfaces with snow or ice.
5.7.2. Pre-use inspection of rising and fall of the equipment.
5.7.3. Debarking of equipment.
5.7.4. Stepped on loose rocks.
5.7.5. Start-up and exit of parking.
5.7.6. Parking very close to support team.
5.7.7. Arrival the loading area.
5.7.8. In transit to unloading site and/or loading front.
5.7.9. Truck parking end of the shift.
5.8. Analysis of Activities
5.8.1. The analysis of all the activities of the transport process has made it possible
to determine the control variables and their corresponding indicators of
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Away to ensure the quality of the work done. These indicators are as follows:
Truck queue time: minutes/truck according to standard established
by the Superintendence of Operations (in loading and crushing
equipment)
Hourly performance of transport equipment (ton/hour).
Truck Load Factor (ton/truck).
Maximum fuel supply time to equipment.
Truck cycle (average minutes/round).
Expense: Actual vs. Budgeted.
Tons of ore transported per month to crushing / Monthly Feeding
Program (%).
Tons extracted per month / Tons monthly (%).
Transportation cost; US $ / ton. Real US $ / ton. Extracted (%).
Actual consumption; lts / hr. effective real / lts / hr. effective budgeted.
6. SAFETY MEASURES
6.1. Critical risks present in truck operation:
6.1.1. Operation of vehicles (heavy & light).
6.1.2. - rocks falling ;
6.1.3. Fall of different levels.
6.1.4. Fire.
6.2. Control Risks:
6.2.1. Intervention and observation of equipment and light vehicles that interact in
the operation (authorization and internal license check).
6.2.2. Permanent monitoring of mine and SSTT (geotechnical) Supervision.
6.2.3. Control of platforms and guardrails of equipment by the operator,
maintenance and supervision of mine.
6.2.4. Constant check of berms, both roads and unloading areas.
6.3. Environmental Considerations
6.3.1. The vehicles used to carry out the task mentioned in this procedure are very
large equipment and as such they contain important volumes of different
fluids, which, if spilled on the ground, would contaminate the soil and the
environment, for this reason the following precautions should be taken.
6.3.2. Whenever any of the vehicles that perform the transport operation are in
operation and for this reason or due to any incident there is a spill of
polluting fluids, the operator will immediately give notice of such situation
to his Supervisor, who will attend immediately to the site of the incident; if it
is a potential one.
Considerable and will proceed according to the regulations and procedures
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8. Change log
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PROCEDURE
"Load, Transport, Discharge, and Parking Operation"
Name:
Date:
Signature:____________________________________
Supervisor:........................................................................................
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