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Conveyor fire risk closed out after a regulator finding

A regulator flagged conveyor fire hazards across a coal handling plant. We built the risk matrix, the preventive regime and the standards uplift that closed it.

Commodity
Coal
Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Duration
8 weeks

The challenge

Belt misalignment, idler seizure and material spillage created a credible fire risk across a long overland and plant conveyor network.

Our approach

  1. 01

    Hazard mapping

    Every drive, transfer point and idler run assessed and scored in a fire risk matrix.

  2. 02

    Preventive regime

    Inspection frequencies, tracking standards and cleaning routines built into the maintenance plan.

  3. 03

    Standards uplift

    Guarding, hot-work and fire detection standards revised and rolled out to crews.

  4. 04

    Verification

    Post-implementation audit evidencing sustained compliance to the regulator.

Outcomes

  • DMPR instruction uplifted
  • Fire risk rating reduced across all transfer points
  • Belt life extended through corrected tracking and tension

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