mine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
Mine health and safety engineers develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent employee injury and sickness, improve mine working conditions, reduce health and safety risks and prevent damage to equipment and property.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
3 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
geology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
safety engineering
The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitigating potential hazards in engineering processes.
green
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceprevent health and safety problems
Identify safety and health issues and come up with solutions to prevent accidents.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinvestigate mine accidents
Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
train employees in mine safety
Organise mine safety training sessions for workers, supervisors and management.
Cross-sector
6 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
develop health and safety strategies in mining
Develop strategies and procedures to manage health and safety in mining. Make sure procedures conform with national law as a minimum.
ensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
manage emergency procedures
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesimpact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
mining engineering
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
Cross-sector
2 competenceselectrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesinspect mine safety conditions
Inspect mining areas to ensure safe working conditions and equipment.
monitor employee's health
Use health surveillance programmes to monitor the health of employees who are potentially exposed to hazards at work.
Cross-sector
2 competencespresent reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.