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Non-Destructive Testing – NDT Ultimate Guide
Table of Content » What is Non-Destructive Testing? » Purpose of NDT » When to…
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What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS (RCA) Most processes carry certain risks – and this is certainly true…
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Preventive Maintenance (PM) 101
Understanding Preventive Maintenance (PM) Table of Content » What is Preventive Maintenance? » Meaning & Definition…
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MSB No. 175: Integrity of equaliser cables on vehicle hoist
The Department has received numerous reports of failed and damaged equaliser cables on vehicle hoists, including those types with two or four posts.
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Understanding “T” Tank Air Oil Separators
Written by Stephen Ansell, General Manager at AME. A Safety Guide Air oil separators are used to remove…
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SIR No. 276: Fall from height after failure of retractable type lanyard
Summary of incident In June 2018, a scaffolder fell while crossing a void 5.7 metres above the ground.
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SIR No. 274: Structural failure of fixed conveyor stacker
Subject: Structural failure of fixed conveyor stacker Date: 18 March 2019 Summary of incident Note: The Department of…
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MSB No. 162: Inspection and maintenance of special purpose lifting plant and hoists
Date: 14 March 2019 Background Mines inspectors repeatedly identify plant such as shaft reliners, hopper trolleys, workshop mobile jib…
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Identifying the Right Pressure Release Valve Thread Type
Onsite – size identification of BSP and NPT fittings Pressure Release Valve Thread Types Pressure Relief Valves (PRV’s) are devices…
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Introducing OLI and your new Classified Plant Management System
They say good things come to those who wait. Now, the wait is over for launch of AME’s new Classified…
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