MINERAL & METALLIFEROUS MINING
Implement proactive occupational hygiene programs with regular risk assessments, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Compliance with the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017.
What We Do
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Conduct walkthrough surveys to better understand your site/s setup, work groups and health hazards
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Liaise with personnel across site on the key processes, how exposure is controlled etc.
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Review current documentation and compare to what occurs at site
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Propose sampling plan that will provide quantitative data on work group exposures
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Provide options for additional control measures where applicable
Potential Exposures
Crystalline Silica (Quartz)
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Drilling, blasting, crushing, grinding of rock
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Cutting and tunnelling operations
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Processing ore
Lead
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Mining and processing of lead ores
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Smelting and refining
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Ototoxic substance
Hexavalent Chromium, Cr(VI))
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Engine exhaust lagging material
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Welding on stainless steel
Sulphur Dioxide
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Smelting of sulphide ores
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Roasting operations
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) and Hand Arm Vibration (HAV)
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Pneumatic tools
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Control rooms across Processing Plant
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Operating Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME)