This free course is an essential training program designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to identify, assess, and document health and safety hazards within the mining sector. Participants will delve into the systematic process of hazard identification and risk assessment, learning to use risk assessment templates and control measures to mitigate identified hazards effectively.

This course emphasises the importance of creating complete written records and reports, including the analysis of potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory provisions and health and safety policies. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, learners will understand how to conduct effective risk assessments, identify obvious significant hazards, and prioritise actions to prevent accidents and ill health among workers, thereby fostering a robust safety culture within their organisations.

Furthermore, the course underscores the significance of incident reporting and the management of near misses as pivotal components of occupational safety. By encouraging a transparent reporting culture, the course aims to enhance the competence of relevant persons in documenting and analysing hazard reports for continuous improvement. Learners will be introduced to various risks, including physical, chemical, and health hazards, and trained on the use of personal protective equipment and other control measures to address these risks.

The curriculum is designed to ensure that participants can identify potential hazards, assess risks with a comprehensive risk matrix, and apply appropriate measures systematically to control and prevent harm. This training is vital for competent persons tasked with the ultimate responsibility of maintaining safety and health standards in mining operations, ensuring the well-being of employees, and meeting legal requirements through effective controls and safety policies.