Haul Road Friction Assessment
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We slid a truck
So that you don't have too
Mine Road Surface Friction Assessment and Profiling
Uncontrolled vehicle movements are a significant safety issue on mine road networks. To better manage the hazard, you need to objectively measure the risk.
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RoadSafety Training Services (RTS) pioneered and developed this protocol designed specifically for mine road networks. This Safety initiative is endorsed by the Queensland Mines Inspectorate
Protocol outcomes :
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Mine haul road safe friction profiling
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Mine haul road water application management
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Mine haul road network safety audit
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Water Cart Fleet; water application (ground rate) calibration
Mine site solutions :
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On-site consultation services
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RTS/ADE conducted audit of mine haul road network
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Friction assessment and profiling
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Water application management advisory service
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Training services
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On-site training of friction assessment
- Annual refresher course
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On-site training of Vericom friction meters
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Including Vericom V-Sense Brake Meter
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- On-site training of Friction Plus by ADE iPhone app
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Road network safety presentations and awareness sessions
EASILY CLASSIFY HAUL ROADS INTO FOUR LEVELS
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