§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mine safety officer

Mine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations.

Description

Mine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations. They report workplace accidents, compile accident statistics, estimate risks to employee safety and health, and suggest solutions or new measurements and techniques.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mine safety legislation impact of geological factors on mining operations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity health and safety hazards underground mechanics chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

train employees in mine safety manage emergency procedures inspect mine safety conditions conduct inter-shift communication address problems critically maintain records of mining operations investigate mine accidents troubleshoot deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances ensure compliance with safety legislation monitor employee's health assist blood sample collection conduct drug abuse tests assist employee health programmes

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

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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mine safety officer

Mine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mine safety legislation impact of geological factors on mining operations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity health and safety hazards underground mechanics chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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