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Video: Introduction to Module 17 – Assurance

It is vital to periodically assess that your safety and health management system (SHMS) is being implemented properly and is conforming to all expectations. But beyond that, it is equally important to assure internal and external stakeholders that an adequate structure is in place to analyze the fitness and effectiveness of your SHMS. Senior management […]

Video: Introduction to Module 16 – Safety & Health Management Assurance

Mining operations should be in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure that value-added regulations are always being leveraged. The best way to accomplish this is to Integrate an improvement cycle with your safety and health management system, and apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act process to each regulation.

Video: Introduction to Module 15 – Behavior Optimization

Unsafe behaviors are a key contributing factor in many mining incidents. However, behavior is a consequence and not a cause. We now know attitudes and behaviors are both measurable and manageable. It is important to optimize behavior because carefully designed and effectively implemented work procedures that are not complied with still have substantial potential for […]

Video: Introduction to Module 14 – Incident Reporting & Investigation

This module includes: • Understanding and reporting of recordable/reportable incidents. • Investigating all incidents, including relevant near misses, to establish root cause, as appropriate. • Capturing lessons learned/root cause data for management review and communication to employees.

U.S. Mines Complete Safest Year Ever, Besting Last Year’s Record

2016 marks the safest year ever for American miners. Together, coal mines and metal/non-metal mines last year recorded the lowest fatality and injury rates in the history of U.S. mining – a sign of continuous improvement for an industry that saw a record low the previous year. The official figures, issued recently by the U.S. […]

Video: Introduction to Module 13 – Occupational Health

Occupation health should be treated on par with worker safety. The only difference between a worker injured on the job and one who is impaired from an occupational disease is that one occurs very rapidly, while the other occurs over a period of many years. Strong performance on occupational health is accomplished by anticipating, recognizing, […]