Mining webinar: How to prepare for upcoming provincial inspection blitz on battery electric vehicle and mobile diesel equipment hazards

Type
Webinar presentations
Topic
Battery Electric Vehicles
Emergency Preparedness
Mobile Equipment
Sector
Mine Rescue
Mining
Language
English

On December 16, 2020, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) and Workplace Safety North co-hosted a webinar regarding the upcoming provincial health and safety inspection blitz on battery electric vehicle and mobile diesel equipment hazards.

Discussion topics

  • Electric battery vehicle maintenance in mines

  • Risk assessment for electric vehicle battery fires

  • Charging

  • Fire suppression systems

  • LED lights

  • Procedures in place and awareness of operators and workers