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Noise Control in Mines : Guideline
This guideline was issued to promote the implementation of an effective noise control program in mines with the aim of reducing the risk of noise induced hearing loss amongst the mining workforce. It describes regulatory requirements for noise control management,... Read more
Management and Prevention of Heat Stress : Guideline
This guideline discusses the regulatory framework for working in hot environments and gives examples of working situations where heat may be involved. It describes heat stress factors, effects of thermal stress on the body, methods of reducing heat stress (load),... Read more
Guidance Note on the Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC: 3008 (1995)] 3rd Edition
The air inhaled at work should not contain chemical agents at concentrations which produce adverse effects on health, safety or well-being. To assist occupational health and safety practitioners, employers and employees or their representatives, and regulatory agencies to secure workplace... Read more
International Cyanide Management Code
The Code is a gold mining industry voluntary code, intended to complement an operation's existing regulatory requirements. It focuses on the safe management of cyanide and cyanidation mill tailings and leach solutions. The Code specifies Principles that should be followed.... Read more
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Specifications for Surface Earthmoving Equipment
The general specifications contained in this document apply to all earthmoving equipment used in WMC surface mines. They have been developed from the EOFT Standards and statutory requirements. They do not apply to personnel transport vehicles and light vehicles. Where... Read more
SHEC Corporate Management System Standard: Identification of Legal and Other Requirements
This Standard forms a major part of the Management System Element - Legal and Other Requirements. The purpose of this Standard is to detail the ACApl process for the identification of, and access to, the legislative, regulatory and other SHEC... Read more
Waste Rock Dumps Guideline
This Guideline provides the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements for the design, construction, operation, management and closure of Waste Rock Dumps (WRD). It does not replace any regulatory requirements. This Guideline applies to all WMC Resources operations. ... Read more
Integrated chemical management system
Problem Often, personnel do not know what chemicals are onsite, what chemicals pose health or environment risks, or control procedures for chemicals in emergency operations Solution An integrated system for identification, storage, rationalisation and control of all aspects of chemical management into the... Read more
FIBRES: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
Exposure to airborne asbestos fibres is at present widely publicised and new developments regarding regulatory requirements have been discussed. With the drive to ban asbestos use, investigations into using suitable alternatives are considerable. ... Read more
Safety and Health Topics: Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
OSHA sets permissible exposure limits (PELs) to protect workers against the health effects of exposure to hazardous substances. PELs are regulatory limits on the amount or concentration of a substance in the air. They may also contain a skin designation.... Read more
Safe application of mine roadway support systems
Research into the safe application of mine support systems, to provide a high level of technical input for development and/or revision of regulatory documents to produce a Coal Mine Roadway Support System Handbook. ... Read more
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