Improving Mining Equipment Safety Through Human-Centered Design

• Tim Horberry ^[1] ; Robin Burgess-Limerick ^[2] ; Tristan Cooke ^[3]
  1. [1] Monash University (AU)
  2. [2] University of Queensland (AU)
  3. [3] NAB Bank in Australia (AU)

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• Localización: Ergonomics in Design: The Quaterly of Human Factors Applications, ISSN 1064-8046, Vol. 24, Nº. 3, 2016, págs. 29-34
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The need for human-centered design in the mining industry to help develop safe and fit-for-purpose equipment is first described. A tool that was specifically developed for mobile mining equipment by the authors and colleagues is introduced; it combines the application of participatory ergonomics, qualitative risk management, and safe design. A case study using this tool for mobile mining equipment access and egress is then presented. The case study shows that focusing on end users and their tasks by means of a structured, human-centered process can help to produce safer redesigns of mining equipment.