(PDF) Occupational risk assessment based on employees' …
Mining being a hazardous operation has extensive environmental, health, and safety risk to miners. So, for an industry like mining to be successful, it should meet not only the production targets ...
Coal mining trends, approaches, and safety hazards: a brief …
Coal is the vital source of energy in world and is a burnable brownish black or black sedimentary rock contemporary in the rock strata in form of layers; thickness of layers may vary.
(PDF) Environment, Health, and Safety in Mining: Where …
Environment, health, and safety is a growing concern worldwide. Decision makers, stakeholders, and pressure groups are getting more critical and rational about the EHS considerations.
(PDF) Safety and Health in Mining
In the 2000s, there was a decrease both in fatal (0.039 per 100 person-years in 2010) and overall (0.88 per 100 person-years) accidents in gold mining (Nelson and Murray, 2013).
(PDF) Geomorphic Perspectives on Mining Landscapes, Hazards…
We have much still to learn from the study of mining landscapes, with potential applications in landscape evolution, models of geomorphic hazards, reclamation, and Quaternary geology and ...
Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis in Mining Industry
Request full-text PDF. Citations (27) ... Paithankar the level of Potential Hazards and category the ... Powered haulage safety, challenges, analysis, and solutions in the mining industry; a ...
(PDF) Installation of resin-grouted rockbolts in …
Maepa and Zvarivadza (2017), conducted research on the installation of resin-grouted rock bolts in hard rock mining, demonstrating the problems and solutions for better safety, as well as ...
Emerging Ergonomics Issues and Opportunities in Mining
The implications include research to address potential negative consequences of emerging technologies on mine workers, as well as research to investigate the potential benefits of applying new technologies in the mining industry to increase miners' safety and health. While not all potential ergonomics implications can …
Chapter 3.3 Community Health and Safety
impacts to community health and safety from mining-related activities. At minimum, the following sources of potential risks and impacts to community health and/or safety shall be considered:130 a. General mining operations; b. Operation of mine-related equipment or vehicles on public roads; 129 ICMM. Good Practice Guidance on Health Impact ...
Illegal mining: the problem and possible solutions
The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines, roughly between 5% and 10% of South Africa's annual gold production stems from illegal mining.The conditions in which illegal mining occurs have been …
Mining Safety: A Comprehensive Guide | SafetyCulture
Chemical Hazards – Almost all types of mining operations, from surface mining of limestone for concrete or underground drilling for oil and gas extraction, make use of chemicals. Cyanide and sulfuric acid separate the ores, ammonium nitrate is used for blasting, and acetylene is a crucial component in welding and soldering.
(PDF) Critical literature review on safety and health hazards …
A further recommendation to the mining firm was to enhance their employees`employees`skills of managing safety and health issues as the later and former are potential risks to mining productivity ...
Managing Mining Hazards: Regulation, Safety and Trust
The Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld) emphasised a risk management approach to regulating OHS in Queensland coalmines and mining companies operating in Queensland having both the ...
(PDF) A Smart Helmet for Worker Safety in Mining Industry …
The proposed work tells about safety helmet which is used to avoid the accidents which will cause in the work space with a low-cost sensor. This helmet will help in maintaining the safety of ...
ALTERNATE MINING SECURITY MANAGEMENT
In the presence of big data mining, the information security and privacy preserving of the sensitive information play an important role (OndrejVyborn, 2006). While the mining industry contributes greatly to worldwide economy, it faces threats requiring comprehensive security and safety solutions. Aleem et al. (2013) present
EXAMINATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND …
The mining industry consists of rules that guide them when it comes to occupational health and safety in order to prevent the occurrence of accidents. These rules include provision for the supervision of safety and health in mines and inspection of mines by inspectors from the mine safety department.
E-waste management: A review of recycling process, …
The rate of generation of e-waste at the global level has increased substantively in recent years. While previous estimates suggested an annual growth rate of 3–4 % (ASSOCHAM-NEC, 2018; Balde et al., 2017, 2015), by the year 2019, the growth rate of global e-waste generation has increased to around 6% (Forti et al., 2020).The …
Technology and growth in the South African mining …
technology solutions in the mining industry in South Africa; assess critical success factors influencing the adoption of advanced ... from working-face dangers and in-stope health hazards. Where that is not possible, technology is directed at protecting employees. Between 1984 and 2005, more than 11,000 mine workers died in South Africa, whilst ...
Hazardous Mineral Mining: Challenges and solutions
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(PDF) Identification and categorization of hazards in the …
Control of OHS risks in the mining industry has been attracting increasing attention in recent years. Because of their great diversity in a complex system, hazards …
Application of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Mining and …
Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most innovative technologies that allows the development of a computerised, three-dimensional image that imitates reality. With this solution, it is possible to show different objects and even simulate a sequence of actions. The application of virtual reality technology in industries with high accident rates, such …
Workplace Safety: Top 10 Risks in the Mining …
Strict safety legislations and protocols surround the mining industry, with companies striving towards zero harm. In this article, we will explore the top 10 safety risks for the mining industry and provide …
Disasters in Mine: Strategies for Prevention, Management …
Mining and associated activities are linked with possible hazards to both the workers and the community at large. Therefore, it is essential to consider particular problem in order …
(PDF) Powered haulage safety, challenges, …
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Case Study: Chromite mining and processing
Case Study: Chromite mining and health concerns 2 (sensitivity or dermatitis or allergy) mining", "chromium (sensitivity or dermatitis or allergy) occupational", and "ferrochrome". Google Scholar and the Google search engine were also used for relevant documents. Relevant references of articles were also reviewed. Chromium
MINE SAFETY TRAINING HANDBOOK
Mine safety training saves lives. In 1978, the year the Mine Safety and Health Admin-istration was established, 242 miners died in mining accidents. In 2012 the number of …
(PDF) Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment …
Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many pathological effects depending on ...
An Overview of GIS-Based Modeling and Assessment of Mining …
To mitigate or eliminate the potential negative environmental impacts and risks associated with mining activities, an examination of both the extent and the level (degree) of hazards based on continuous assessment within a spatial context is necessary [].For this work, the application of geographic information system (GIS) methodologies …
Research trends in mining accidents study: A systematic …
To change owners' mining practices and foster a safety culture in mining companies. (Pons, 2016) x. To ensure all staff and mine workers follow the safety culture in their normal daily practices at work (Düzgün & Leveson, 2018) xi. To increase safety commitment, ensure good communication with miners and colleagues (Li et al. (2019) xii.