Community Road Safety Initiatives for the Minerals Industry
Major companies in the minerals industry are increasingly recognizing that their operations have an impact in the wider community. Regarding transportation issues, this impact extends beyond purely the safety of company vehicle fleets to consideration of Community Road Safety (CRS) concerns, which a...
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doaj-15f98d2143b44a0b918404c40df2dbfb2020-11-25T01:48:49ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2013-12-014111610.3390/min4010001min4010001Community Road Safety Initiatives for the Minerals IndustryTim Horberry0Jill Harris1Meng Shi2Philipp Kirsch3Will Rifkin4Andrew Harris5Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, AustraliaMinerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, AustraliaMinerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, AustraliaMinerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, AustraliaCentre for Social Responsibility in Mining and Centre for Coal Seam Gas, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, AustraliaAurecon, 32 Turbot Street, Brisbane 4000, AustraliaMajor companies in the minerals industry are increasingly recognizing that their operations have an impact in the wider community. Regarding transportation issues, this impact extends beyond purely the safety of company vehicle fleets to consideration of Community Road Safety (CRS) concerns, which address the driving, walking, and riding practices of community members in a locale with increased heavy vehicle traffic. Our assessment here of national and international trends in approaches to road safety awareness and associated road safety strategies is meant to inform companies in the minerals industry of developments that can influence the design of their road safety initiatives. The review begins by considering the overall road safety context and the dominant “safe systems” framework employed internationally. Thereafter, it considers what is typically included in CRS initiatives for the minerals industry. Three case studies are then presented to highlight approaches that feature exemplary collaboration, design, implementation, or impact. Thereafter, we analyze lessons learnt by key researchers and practitioners in the CRS field. Finally, we conclude that best CRS practices for the minerals industry rely on eleven factors, including for example collaboration with local entities and stepwise implementation.http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/4/1/1safe systemsminingminerals industryroad safetycommunity |
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Community Road Safety Initiatives for the Minerals Industry |
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Community Road Safety Initiatives for the Minerals Industry |
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Major companies in the minerals industry are increasingly recognizing that their operations have an impact in the wider community. Regarding transportation issues, this impact extends beyond purely the safety of company vehicle fleets to consideration of Community Road Safety (CRS) concerns, which address the driving, walking, and riding practices of community members in a locale with increased heavy vehicle traffic. Our assessment here of national and international trends in approaches to road safety awareness and associated road safety strategies is meant to inform companies in the minerals industry of developments that can influence the design of their road safety initiatives. The review begins by considering the overall road safety context and the dominant “safe systems” framework employed internationally. Thereafter, it considers what is typically included in CRS initiatives for the minerals industry. Three case studies are then presented to highlight approaches that feature exemplary collaboration, design, implementation, or impact. Thereafter, we analyze lessons learnt by key researchers and practitioners in the CRS field. Finally, we conclude that best CRS practices for the minerals industry rely on eleven factors, including for example collaboration with local entities and stepwise implementation. |
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