Working in the mine is very dangerous job. It does not matter either underground mining or surface mining both requires high safety to get over any risks or injuries. Goldcorp mine in Timmins is golden mine that has mines on the surface and underground so for this deposit employees have to be very careful about their lives and know everything about safety. To prevent any unnecessary events the company created bunch of rules that has to be followed while working. To begin your career at Goldcorp first thing that has to be done is safety training. With safety training you get a booklet with all safety rules in it and the information in it helps to understand risks that you may face. The booklet is very handy and easy to understand. The size …show more content…
The area of drop zone should be restricted and you should never stand under a suspended load. Every time before lifting something several precautionary measures must be taken. Always estimate the limits of crane and mass of load, choose the load orientation and guard it to prevent someone to walk in and use specialized rigging to prevent critical consequences. “Energy Isolation” is the rule that provides identification and control all forms of energy. Before starting the work on systems all energy should be isolated. Make sure that that isolation is made properly and if it is not it can cause disaster. Locking the system is the best way to secure it. “Working at Heights” is the rule that should be taken into consideration as obvious ones. Falling from the height can cause serious injuries so before working at heights the fall protection equipment should be checked and approved. Also all of the working tools has to be secured to prevent their falling. You should always barricade the area under you to protect people from unexpected falling objects. Never work at height if you was not trained and do not know how to do …show more content…
There are outlined plan in permit that contains information about work and it should be followed. Each worker should obtain it at the designed places. Work with people who have access to this particular area and keep others away. Everything should be planned and use of permit is necessary. “Protective Devices” is a rule that notifies you about all risks that you can face. Modifications, bypassing or removing a protective devise can be dangerous. Device as barricades restrict access to dangerous areas. They are used for all protection notifications that will inform people about danger. Alarm is also a protective devise that alerts people about some issues or even evacuation. “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)” is the last rule in the list and it is about mandatory equipment that has to be worn and with you every time in the mine. It contains steel toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, reflective vests and flashing blue light. Without this equipment you should forget about access to the mine because it is the first thing that will protect you in unexpected
The Making of a Hardrock Miner written by Stephen M. Voynick, describes his own personal experiences as a hardrock miner in four different underground mines in the western United States, the Climax molybdenum mine in Colorado, Hecla Lakeshore Project a copper mine in Arizona, and two uranium mines in Wyoming. Rather than a book telling of the fortunes gained and lost, this book was about the relationships gained, but then also lost through mining. Stephen M. Voynick’s direct words and simple writing style provided a book that was an easy read and educational about mine work and safety.
1.4 – State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
One of the biggest problems with working in a mine is the the health risks you are taking when stepping into a mine and staying there anywhere from 10-16 hours of the day. Miners of the Gilded Age, needless to say, did not live very long at all. Some of the diseases they contracted were black lung, Silicosis, and COPD. Coal Miner’s Pneumoconiosis, more commonly referred to as Black Lung, is caused by inhaling respirable coal mine dust. Silicosis is a more specific, but yet still commonly found in coal miners, version of Black Lung caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica, such as Quartz, a major component in rocks. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, is still common today in people who don’t even work in mines. COPD is a progressive disease that increases airway
This act dramatically changed the safety in mines
Section 8 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005) puts the onus on the employer to ensure systems of work that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate so as to be, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health. Section 19 of the Act requires the employer to conduct a risk assessment of work activities and Schedule 3 of the Act provides the general principles of prevention to ensure the safety of employees in the workplace.
...lothing and equipments in the industry. These will greatly ensure the safety of the employees and hence minimize the injuries. Use of the administrative control and work practices will also lead to the production of quality products safe for consumption (OSHA Quick take, 2010).
The leading cause of injury to nursing and hospital staff is the repeated manual lifting, and lifting and transferring of patients. This increasing incident rates cost to healthcare organizations. “Safe Patient Handling” programs have become one of the top initiatives for healthcare organizations. With the help of this program, work-related injuries and injuries due to patient falls can be reduced. Hill-Rom’s high technologies, processes, and tools assist hospitals to enhance outcomes for patients.
In a typical year, the mining industry is responsible for almost 20 per cent of Canada's total export earnings3 (See Appendix A). As for the employment rate, over 70 per cent of the mines are owned by Canadians and approximately 108,000 Canadians are directly employed in the mining industry4. Mining is very important in Canadian life. Not only do the products power the family car and heat the family home, the manufacturing sector, the high tech industries and even the better known resource industries are all dependent, in some way, on the mining industry. The mining industry will continue to be an important support to the economy. Mining is taking full advantage of the quick expansion of computers and microelectronics.
Back in the early 1900s and modern-day, in mines the tunnels, shafts and caves weren't always safe to work in. Miners would often be trapped in collapsed shafts resulting in minor and major injuries, maybe even causing fatalities. For example, in the autobiography, Rocket Boys, the coal mine suffers a cave in, killing one along with Homer's dad nearly loosing an
Safety improvements such as the implimatation of safety leadership ,hazard awareness reduces the the risk of the production to stop due to disasters caused by unsafe working conditions for miners
The accidents involving machinery kill and/or hurt more coal miners in a year than any other mining accident. The machinery in mines are located in cramped spaces with little light, causing miners to have two times the chance of accidents. The accidents involving roof and rib failures can usually be averted if a mining company has a roof support plan. For a roof support plan to be made, information like entry widths, mine geometry, the number of pillars that must be left up right, and the number of bolts that must be used are needed (Cobb 3 of 5) Accumulations of gases in underground coal mines is another very serious hazard. If certain gases like methane and carbon monoxide are at or above 5% in the air they can cause violent explosions. Blasting in coal mines are the main cause for such dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
At the place of work only the company’s goal for the safety is maintained with zero harm and it is all recognized that healthy and the productive employees are very essential for the business success (Howell, 2000). Rio Tinto believes that respect is the central to the harmonious workplace where the rights of the employees are taken care and also where their dignity is also affirmed without any discrimination. The company may develop the fixed guidelines and many kinds of policies which is related to the safety, occupational, health, and their human rights. Due to the competing for the resources, with less or more cost pressure and advocating for corporate social responsibility in the industry, Rio Tinto completely decided the best solution for it is that to move from incremental step change for innovation into process improvement. MOF program is the mining system which may carry out the task automatically (Lynas et al., 2011 as cited in Fisher & Schnittger, 2012, p. 30).
Clearly Mark The Boundaries Of Your Property Without an industrial fence around your property it can be very difficult for members of the public to see where the legal boundaries are. This can cause people to unknowingly trespass, which is a safety risk if there are any heavy machinery present. If a fence is in place it also makes it easy to distinguish between people accidentally entering the premises and those attempting to gain access for ulterior motives. The fence not only serves as a psychological deterrent, but will increase the chances of detecting intruders who are determined to gain unauthorized access.
People have been using physical security measures such as barriers for protection for centuries (McCrie, 2007). Every living thing uses physical security to protect their home, family, and themselves with some form of barriers. These barriers can be either man-made or natural as long as they define, delay, or detect unauthorized access (Fennelly, 2004). These barriers are used to protect not only the facility but the assets located inside. I will describe these barriers starting from the outside and working into the facility.
Although workplace accidents are very common, the majority of them can be prevented. As a company, you are obliged by the law to protect your employees, so it is important to take the necessary actions that will minimize the risk of accidents (Intelligent HQ, 2015).