MINE SAFETY 

ACTIVITY 2

NAME: __SHAHAD S. BALAORO_______________________ DATE: ___09-12-13________________

PROJECT
ACTIVITIES
PER PHASE HAZARDS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AND MITIGATION
 Prepare for the possibility of slips and falls.
1. Ergonomic  Pay attention to workstation ergonomics.
Hazards  Consider for the potential for cave-ins.
 Always wear PPE on the job.
 Avoid wearing jewelry, hair styles, or loose clothing
that might get caught on machinery. Keep work space
clutter free.
Pre-Development
Phase
2. Mechanical  Know how to use the machine safely before
Hazards operating.
3. Non-mechanical
Hazards  Emphasize communication.
 Keep an orderly workplace.
 Take breaks and move around regularly throughout
the day.
4. Biological Hazards  Pay attention to workstation ergonomics.
Development    
Phase
 Mining companies need to develop a dust control
plan, and supervisors should ensure that dust control
systems are working properly for every production
shift.
1. Coal Dust
 Mine workers should be trained on the hazards of
over-exposure to coal mine dust.

 Respiratory protection should be used.

 evaluate working conditions and noise exposure
through risk assessments.

 Avoiding and reducing exposure can be achieved by

applying engineering controls at the noise source or
2. Noise
along the noise path to reduce exposures, such as
vibration dampeners or absorptive panels.

 Regular maintenance of machines is also essential to

reducing noise.
 The most effective way of reducing UV exposure is
to use a combination of protection methods, including
re-organizing work to avoid the UV peak of the day,
3. UV Exposure
providing natural or artificial shade, providing
appropriate protective clothing, and applying
sunscreen.
4. Thermal Stress  Control the temperature using engineering solutions,
provide mechanical aids where possible to reduce the
work rate, and regulate the length of exposure to hot
environments.

 Personal protective equipment should be provided,

such as specialized protective clothing that
incorporates personal cooling systems or breathable
 fabrics.
 A standard operating procedure (SOP) that addresses
the use of correct personal protective equipment, safe
5. Chemical Hazards
handling, safe use, and proper disposal should be
established.
 
 
Operation Phase  
 Mining companies need to develop a dust control
plan, and supervisors should ensure that dust control
systems are working properly for every production
shift.
1. Coal Dust
 Mine workers should be trained on the hazards of
over-exposure to coal mine dust.

 Respiratory protection should be used.

 Evaluate working conditions and noise exposure
through risk assessments.

 Avoiding and reducing exposure can be achieved by

applying engineering controls at the noise source or
2. Noise
along the noise path to reduce exposures, such as
vibration dampeners or absorptive panels.

 Regular maintenance of machines is also essential to

reducing noise.
 Where risks cannot be avoided, supervisors should
3. Body Vibration reduce the time for which the employee uses the
machine each day.
 The most effective way of reducing UV exposure is
to use a combination of protection methods, including
re-organizing work to avoid the UV peak of the day,
4. UV Exposure
providing natural or artificial shade, providing
appropriate protective clothing, and applying
sunscreen.
 Control the temperature using engineering solutions,
provide mechanical aids where possible to reduce the
work rate, and regulate the length of exposure to hot
environments.
5. Thermal Stress
 Personal protective equipment should be provided,
such as specialized protective clothing that
incorporates personal cooling systems or breathable
fabrics.
 A standard operating procedure (SOP) that addresses
6. Chemical the use of correct personal protective equipment, safe
Hazards handling, safe use, and proper disposal should be
established.
7. Workload
Hazards  Always wear safety equipment.
 Avoid ignition sources (sparks, flames, heat)
 Keep your distance.
8. Physical  Wear protective clothing.
Hazards  Follow the latest safety standards.
9. Microbiological  Treat all microorganisms as potential pathogens.
Hazard  Sterilize equipment and materials.
 Disinfect work areas before and after use.
 Wash your hands.
    
   
   
   
   
   
   
 Treat all microorganisms as potential pathogens.
1. Microbiological  Sterilize equipment and materials.
Hazards  Disinfect work areas before and after use.
 Wash your hands.
 Avoid ignition sources (sparks, flames, heat)
 Keep your distance.
2. Physical Hazards
 Wear protective clothing.
 Follow the latest safety standards.
 Prepare for the possibility of slips and falls.
Abandonment 3. Ergonomic
Phase  Pay attention to workstation ergonomics.
Hazards
 Consider for the potential for cave-ins.
 Keep an orderly workplace.
 Take breaks and move around regularly throughout
4. Biological Hazards
the day.
 Pay attention to workstation ergonomics.