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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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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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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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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What’s the difference between Ton and tonne? Which one is heavier?
Following the success of our “Difference between SWL/WLL/MRC” article around the world, another area of confusion is the difference…
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Are your Crane & Hoist Wire Ropes in good, serviceable condition?
Wire ropes used in cranes & hoists for lifting purposes will experience deterioration throughout their entire service lives.
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