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Contents Welcome Message from the President of the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers Neil Battison 3 Programme of Events 4 Aims & Objectives of the Safety Seminar 5 Organising Committee 6 Biographies of President, Vice President and Honorary Secretary 7 About the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers 8 Speakers HSE Keith Williams 17 Compass Minerals Clare Ratcliffe 27 Canopius Andrew Fynn 33 Risk-Tec Solutions Ltd Andy Lidstone 45 The Coal Authority Stuart Walker 57 The Coal Authority Simon Leeming 57 IOM3 Sarah Boad 65 British Gypsum Paul Holmes 69 Mines Rescue Service Ltd Stuart Hoult 69 Komatsu Russ Turner 85 ICL Boulby Mine Andrew Fulton 1 Welcome Message On behalf of the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers, I would like to welcome you to this, our 14th Annual Safety Seminar entitled “Safely Managing the Challenge of Change”. Since the last Seminar held on the 20 April 2018 the Midland Institute has undergone a major change in that we are now an Incorporated Charitable Organisation (ICO) registered with the Charity Commission Reg No 1177100 with appointed trustees in governance. Its objects being “the advancement in the public interest of the engineering, science and the practice of the extraction and processing of natural resources, and the education of those involved in such activities and of the public.” In compiling today’s programme, we have sought to bring together a range of topical and relevant subjects which will appeal to all stakeholders in the extractives sector, irrespective of the nature of the mineral being mined. The day will be split into two sessions with a variety of presentations. Time has been allotted at the end of each presentation for questions and I would encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity. As mining engineers, we are highly aware of the challenges confronting us in all aspects of mining, extraction, and processing of natural resources, especially to improve on our existing high safety standards. As one of the founding objectives of the South Yorkshire Viewers’ Association was the spreading of best practice, especially in relation to mine safety, I feel that events like this continue to meet this objective which is just as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago. Your presence here today shows the determination to consider the safety aspects and implications of necessary changes and shows continued determination to succeed in a constantly changing and challenging environment we all face. The Midland Institute of Mining Engineers encourages membership of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) to enhance professional status within the mining and minerals industry. Many events, including this held today, count towards an individual’s Continual Professional Development (CPD) as well as giving an excellent opportunity for networking amongst colleagues within similar spheres of activity. I encourage you to visit the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and other trade stands during the break periods. I would like to thank our supporters for their continued involvement in this important event in our calendar. As President, I would also like to thank the speakers for the presentations you will see today, members of the organising committee for their contributions and of course, you the audience for making this Safety Seminar a success. Neil Battison, President 2018/2019 2 3 Aims & Objectives TIMETIME TITLETITLE NAMENAME ORGANISATIONORGANISATION 8.158.15 AMAM RegistrationRegistration andand CoffeeCoffee The Midland Institute of Mining Engineers (MIMinE) was formed toward the end of 1868 and amalgamated MorningMorning SessionSession ChairmanChairman DuncanDuncan KilbrideKilbride ViceVice PresidentPresident MIMinEMIMinE with the South Yorkshire Viewers Association (1857) during 1869. 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Root cause investigation of health and safety incidents invariably highlight membersmembershiphip ofof thethe InstituteInstitute ofof deficiencies which are impacting, usually more frequently, upon an organisation’s ability to deliver its Materials,Materials, MineralsMinerals andand MiningMining outputs in a predictable manner. It is therefore the intention of this seminar to consider those matters 1122..4400pmpm LunchLunch that link health and safety management and the challenge of changes that are necessary to maintain business efficiency. AfternoonAfternoon SessionSession ChairmanChairman CharlesCharles RhodesRhodes PastPast PresidentPresident MIMinEMIMinE 11..440pm0pm PPresentationresentation ofof JohnJohn TunnicliffeTunnicliffe NeilNeil BattisonBattison PresidentPresident MIMinEMIMinE The opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this publication are those of the individual ShieldShield andand winnerswinners ofof YoungYoung presenters and may not necessarily be those held by the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers. 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Duncan Kilbride Vice President Following a 34-year career as an Electrical Engineer holding senior managerial positions working in both the private and public sector, he Charles Rhodes Past President joined the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK’s Independent Regulator in 2015 as HM Principal Inspector of Electrical Engineering Mr Peter Scott Trustee in the hazardous industries sector. His responsibilities are for regulating mines on shore drilling activities and funicular railways. Norman E Riley Honorary Treasurer, MIMinE Neil has been a member of the Midlands Institute of Mining Engineers in Steve Straw Honorary Secretary, MIMinE its various guises since 1984 being active, serving as a Council Member then a Trustee of the Incorporated Charitable Organisation. Andrew Fulton ICL Boulby Gordon Dunn Compass Minerals UK Duncan Kilbride FIMMM – Vice President Paul Holmes Mining Association of UK Duncan is an experienced professional Mechanical Mining Engineer and Project Manager. He has been involved with mining projects for over 40 Claire Stapleton Administrator, MIMinE years and has operated at senior