Assessing risks and managing hazards of new technology
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, more than 170 online attendees tuned in for the second symposium on battery electric vehicle safety in mines hosted by Workplace Safety North. Attendees learned about industry case studies, mine rescue emergency response to battery fires, and risk assessment and training guidelines.
Symposium proceedings
How to Manage Risks of Implementing BEV in an Underground Mining Environment
Mike Mayhew, Nicole Mayhew and Vern Cameron, Mayhew Performance
BEV Risk Mitigation: Examining MacLean Support and Training
Anthony Griffiths and Maarten van Koppen, MacLean Engineering, and Steve Gravel, Cambrian College
Incident Summary: Onaping Depth BEV Fire
Steve Holmik and Craig Harris, Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations
Battery Electric Vehicle Emergency Response Incident Review and Best Practices
Scott Gillett, Ontario Mine Rescue
Presentation recordings
How to Manage Risks of Implementing BEV in an Underground Mining Environment
Mayhew Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xl1QAndTU4&t=37s
BEV Risk Mitigation: Examining MacLean Support and Training
MacLean Engineering and Cambrian College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRr503rcreU
Battery Electric Vehicle Emergency Response Incident Review and Best Practices
Ontario Mine Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTQcm-RnAos