Identify and address mine engineering health and safety hazards and risks

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS focuses on identifying and managing health and safety hazards and risks associated with mine engineering activities. It emphasizes continuous hazard awareness, risk assessment, and implementing safety control measures during mining operations.

Performance Criteria

• Identify hazards in work areas.
• Assess risks and identify individuals at risk.
• Seek specialist advice for risk assessments.
• Report and manage low-risk hazards as per procedures.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are safe for tasks.
• Follow specified procedures for engineering activities.
• Report issues beyond personal responsibility.
• Confirm safe condition of equipment upon task completion.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Definitions of hazard, risk, accident, and danger.
• Methods for hazard identification and workplace monitoring.
• Basic health and safety risk assessment procedures.
• Organisational processes for hazard reporting.
• Benefits of employee involvement in safety practices.
• Types of occupational health risks (chemical, physical, ergonomic).
• Specific mining hazards (gas exposure, ground collapse, equipment risks).
• Industrial standards and safe practices related to electricity in mines.
• Understanding of operational manuals and maintenance for equipment.
• Importance of protective devices and maintenance in risk reduction.

Relevent Roles

• Coal Mining Operatives
• Managers in Mining
• Quarry Workers and Related Operatives