Occupational Safety and Health in Mining

Introduction to Mining Safety and Health
Overview of mining operations, significance of safety in mines, major hazards, and global mining safety conventions.

Mining Hazards and Hazard Control
Recognition of hazards such as ground collapse, gas emissions, dust, equipment accidents, water inrush, and how to control them.

Risk Assessment in Mining Operations
Conducting risk assessments in mining contexts, involving geological, mechanical, environmental, and human-factor risks.

Occupational Health in Mining
Identifying health hazards including dust-related diseases (e.g., silicosis, pneumoconiosis) and monitoring worker exposure.

Legal Framework and Mining Legislation
Review of mining-specific safety legislation, national mining regulations, international standards, and compliance requirements. 

Emergency Preparedness and Rescue in Mines
Planning for mining emergencies such as collapse, fire, gas explosion, and water inundation, including rescue and recovery processes.

Mining Equipment Safety and Maintenance
Safe operation and maintenance of heavy mining equipment, ventilation systems, and mechanisms to avoid accidents.

Environmental Protection in Mining
Managing environmental hazards from mining operations, including rehabilitation, pollution control, waste management, and sustainable practices.

Safety Culture and Behavior in Mining
Promoting safety behaviour, worker participation, training, and communication within mining operations to foster a proactive safety culture.

Inspection, Audit and Performance Measurement in Mining Safety
Conducting audits, inspections, safety monitoring, performance measurement, and continuous improvement specific to mining environments.