physical hazards in the mining industry

WHO Health workers

Health workers Health worker physical hazards such as noise need protection from these workplace hazards just as much as do mining or construction workers

What are tailings Their nature and

Environmental regulations are also advancing placing more stringent requirements on the mining industry particularly with regard to tailings storage practices This ultimately places added pressure on the operators of a tailings facility who carry out the day to day roles of tailings discharge and water management The majority of historical tailings

Silica Minerals Education Coalition

In the chemicals industry silicon metal is the starting point for the production of silianes silicones fumed silica and semiconductor grade silicon Silanes are the used to make silicone resins lubricants anti foaming agents and water repellent compounds Silicones are used as lubricants hydraulic fluids electrical insulators and

Resources

The framework aims to achieve a nationally consistent occupational health and safety regime for the Australian mining industry Offshore exploration and mining Working in partnership with the states and the Northern Territory the department assists in the awarding of exploration permits and other titles and the regulation of industry activities

Glossary of Mining Terms

Canopy — A protective covering of a cab on a mining machine Cap — A miner s safety because of its physical and and to make coke for the steel industry

Impacts of Mining Oxfam Australia

Impacts of Mining Mining can impact local communities both positively and negatively While positive impacts such as employment and community development projects are important they do not off set the potential negatives

Chapter 56 Prevention

These sources of safety information include among others regulations codes and standards industry practices training courses Material Safety Data Sheets MSDSs written procedures safety signs product labels and instruction manuals Information provided by each of these sources varies in its behavioural objectives intended