mine safety officer

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.

Alternative Labels

health and safety manager

health and safety officer

mine inspector

mine safety expert

mine safety inspector

mine safety manager

mines inspector

mining inspector

safety manager

safety officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

impact of geological factors on mining operations mine safety legislation

Optional Knowledge

chemistry electricity health and safety hazards underground mechanics

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f83f19ca-b816-484a-b8be-92b7785121ea

Status

released

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