Surface mining
Visibility and right-of-way at a pit
Reduce ambiguity where trucks, dozers and light vehicles cross paths.
Published by Mine-Pro · Surface mining operations and recordkeeping
Map interactions
Identify intersections, loading approaches and backing areas where equipment has limited sight lines. Communicate right-of-way in the site plan, not in assumptions passed between drivers.
Reassess after layout changes
A moved stockpile or a new haul route can hide a vehicle that was visible the day before. Include the change in the next shift briefing and document any temporary restrictions.
In practice
A grader starts work at a blind crest: dispatch tells haul drivers about the work zone and reroutes traffic until the road is open.