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Safety & Contamination
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During the years 2000–2009, electrical accidents
were the leading cause of fatalities in the U.S. mining
industry, accounting for 6% of all deaths. Electrical
injuries in mining are also disproportionately deadly,
with 1 out of every 22 such injuries a fatality
compared with an average of 1 out of every
203 for all other types of injuries.*
Safety in metal and mining industries encompasses
personnel, vehicles, machinery, the material and also
the mine, with issues such as roofing and ground
sustainability. Common hazards requiring preventive
safety measures in these industries include:
• Fire or explosion
• Electrical shock from exposed wiring, lightning
or improper grounding
• Release of toxic materials
• Temperature extremes
• Heavy vehicles and projection of debris
• Large equipment and bulk conveyor systems
• Drilling, climbing, hoisting and excavation machinery
Thomas & Betts products address safety concerns in
mining and metal processing workplaces.
* Source: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health,
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topicspage1.htm
Safety Labels, Tags, Signs and Barricade Tapes
• Help to ensure personnel and workplace safety,
as well as regulatory compliance
• Highly visible and long-lasting materials
• Custom labels, tags and signs available
• Barricade and burial marking tapes in a variety
of materials and colors
EZCODE®
Safety Labels, Tags, Signs
and Barricade Tapes
NO ABRIR
ESTA VALVULA
PELIGRO
DANGER
DO NOT OPEN
THIS VALVE
SIGNED BY/FIRMADO POR
DATE/FECHA
Emergi-Lite®/Lightalarms™
Emergency Lighting
Systems
GSUL Safe Ground Indicator System
• Prevents operation of pumps without a safe ground
• Lights indicate the establishment of a safe ground
Safety Interlocks
• 30A and 50A ranges and polarizations to 480VAC
• 22kA interrupt capacity breaker
• UL94V-0, NEMA Type 4X
Flame-Retardant Cable Ties
• Perfect for low-smoke applications
• UL94V-0 flammability rating
• For use in temperatures ranging from -46° C to 140° C
Ty-Rap®
Flame-Retardant
Cable Ties
Russellstoll®
GSUL Safe Ground
Indicator System
Russellstoll®
Safety
Interlocks
Emergency Lighting Systems
• Designed to withstand damp, corrosive conditions
• Safe to use in explosive environments
• Energy efficient with long, low-maintenance service life
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