impact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Mine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations. They report workplace accidents, compile accident statistics, estimate risks to employee safety and health, and suggest solutions or new measurements and techniques.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassist blood sample collection
Cooperate with medical team in blood sample collection.
Sector-specific
8 competencesconduct drug abuse tests
Conduct alcohol and drug tests according to government and company policies and procedures. Conducts random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing using basic equipment.
conduct inter-shift communication
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.
inspect mine safety conditions
Inspect mining areas to ensure safe working conditions and equipment.
investigate 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.
monitor employee's health
Use health surveillance programmes to monitor the health of employees who are potentially exposed to hazards at work.
train employees in mine safety
Organise mine safety training sessions for workers, supervisors and management.
Cross-sector
5 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.
assist employee health programmes
Support and provide assistance to health and safety staff in implementing programmes targeted at the health and well-being of employees.
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.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.