Surface Mining Common Core
R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 854 MINES AND MINING PLANTS
Surface Mining Common Core
All production employees, working full and part-time, in a Surface Mining operation, must be trained in the Surface Miner Common Core and the specialty modules for machines they will operate. Surface Mining Operations fall under R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854: MINES AND MINING PLANTS under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Section 11 requires that employers train new employees, and maintain training for all employees.
Details
Common Core (770210)
Course Length: 16 hours (2 days)
- Work Safely in the Municipal Pit and Quarry Environment - U6320
- Lock out and Tag Mobile or Portable Equipment and Stored Energy - U6321
- Operate Hand Tools - U6322
Course Length: 16 hours (2 days)
HOW TO BECOME FULLY ACCREDITED
To become fully accredited by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) under the Surface Miner Program:
Demonstration of knowledge includes government legislation, company standards, and manufacturer specifications.
- Participants must return to their workplace and demonstrate their skills and understanding of the company's specific requirements to a qualified trainer*
- Be signed off and registered with the MLITSD by their company's signing authority.
- Note be considered a qualified company trainer, the employee must have successfully completed a Trainer of Adults course. Contact for details about signing up for our new online version.
Demonstration of knowledge includes government legislation, company standards, and manufacturer specifications.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Work Safely in the Municipal Pit and Quarry Environment - U6320
Physical Characteristics of a Surface Mine
Typical Surface Mining Processes Health & Safety Legal Responsibilities Understanding Hazard & Risk Occupational injury & Illness Safe Operations
Stripping of overburden Highwall Hazards Falling Rock Stockpile safety Warning signs and barriers Heavy Equipment Hazards Surface mine equipment Traffic management Rescue Plans Blasting Safety Blasting hazards and potential controls Examples of blasting procedures Surface Mining Hazards
Ladder Safety Fall Arrest Guidelines Electrical Hazards Personal Protective equipment Hazard Identification RACE Hierarchy of Control WHMIS in the Workplace First Aid Measures Working with Supervisors Inspection Principles Record Keeping |
Lock out and Tag Mobile or Portable Equipment and Stored Energy - U6321
Lock Out Procedures Personal locks Tag Out Procedures Energy-isolating devices Dangers of hazardous energy Types of hazardous energy LOTO Programs Policies & Procedures The LOTO Process Operate Hand Tools - U6322 Hand Tool Safety Recognizing Hazards Unsafe Attitudes and Behaviour Proper Tool Use Tool Maintenance and Storage Power Tool Safety |
