§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mine rescue officer

Mine rescue officers coordinate mine rescue operations and need to be trained to work underground.

Description

Mine rescue officers coordinate mine rescue operations and need to be trained to work underground. They are the first line of response in emergency situations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health and safety hazards underground impact of geological factors on mining operations chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain ambulance room stock manage emergency procedures process incident reports for prevention investigate mine accidents troubleshoot react to mining emergencies provide emergency training deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances ensure compliance with safety legislation create incident reports provide emergency advice

OPTIONALOptional competences

train employees in mine safety inspect mine safety conditions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)