Mine Safety and Health

Study of accidents in metallurgy and materials engineering. Accidents analysis and Protection Measures. Systematic classification of protection measures. Accidents risks classification. Indirect Cost of accidents. Accidents metrology. Statistical data utilization. Safety program in the field of repair assembly and function (production) in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering area. Analysis of the causes of the accidents. Sharing of responsibilities. Fire Safety. Electrical Energy Risks and Protection measures. Specific security measures in mining and metalworking industry. Industrial Risks Management (human factor, prevention and control of accidents, intrinsic safety, risk assessment, planning of safety establishments and changes in the production process). First Aid. Health at work. Law. Hygiene and Safety Commission. Mining and Quarring Regulation. Other legislation.

Objectives

Student familiarization with the general principles of the course.

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

Syllabus

Introduction - Basic Concepts - Statistics Basic Industrial Risks Explosion Risk Fire Risk Chemical Risks Mining and Quarring Regulation Occupational Risk Assessment Large-scale industrial accidents - Safety surveys Management of extractive waste Safety and Health Planning - Safety and Health Documentation