TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN – 9. MINE LAYOUT & ROAD SYSTEM

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Which of the following statements are correct - Ramps (Inclines and Declines): (2)

Ramps will be defined as being from the point of exit from all haul roads and the gradients exceeds 10°

A sign identifying the start to the ramp will be placed at this point.

The speed limit at this point will be restricted to 25 km/h

True or False: High Risk Routes: Areas with sharp curves must be segregated by building a safety berm in the center of the road, the berm should extend into the straight so that traffic is segregated prior to entering the curve.

True

False

Which of the following statements are correct - Narrow access areas: (2)

In areas where the roadways have narrowed and cannot safely allow two (2) of the largest width vehicles to pass each other safely, the area will be treated as a precautionary area and managed by installing stop signs on either side of the narrow area.

Vehicles approaching these areas are required to slow down and then proceed

The vehicle that arrives at the stop first will proceed first. The vehicle at the other stop will only move off once the other vehicle passed it

Which of the following statements are correct - Cross Bridges (Saddlebacks): (4)

Accesses with saddlebacks (decline followed by incline) must be treated with caution and only one vehicle will be in the saddleback at any point in time (treat as above)

Speed must be reduced to 20 km/h in ramps.

Ramps including in-pit roads must be considered out of bounds to all except with the permission of the respective Foreman

Should the Foreman not be available the request should be escalated to the next level, no entry will be allowed without permission

The Foreman / supervisor granting permission will caution the requester of any potential risks and inform him / her of activities taking place in the area

Which of the following statements are correct - Access to Hazardous Areas: (2)

Access to Hazardous areas is restricted to authorized people and permitted vehicles and equipment only and should be indicated as such. The areas are: Drilling areas, Blasting areas, Loading areas, Tipping / dump areas, Dozing areas, Ramp closed

Restricted access areas also include electrical installations, gas and flammable storage areas, explosives storage areas and other specified operational areas

Authorization to access a hazardous area can be obtained from the shift supervisor.

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