COAL MINING
Implement proactive occupational hygiene programs with regular risk assessments, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Compliance with the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017.
What We Do
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Conduct Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
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Collect airborne and noise data
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Conduct statistical analysis on Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs)
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Determine if current controls are effective in managing worker exposure to a variety of health hazards
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Recommend additional controls or improvements
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Documentation review
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RPE fit testing
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Worker education
Potential Exposures
Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)
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From underground diesel-powered machinery and surface equipment.
Silica
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Generated from cutting, drilling, or blasting rock layers.
Chemical Exposure
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Explosives, blasting agents, and reagents used in coal processing.
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Lubricants, solvents, and fuels.
Welding Fumes
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Generated during fabrication and repair of equipment; can contain metals such as manganese, chromium, and nickel.