ASHEPP for Mining

Course details

SHE management is one of the key challenges facing global mining firms in Africa and NOSA is best positioned to assist in mitigating this risk. With its global footprint NOSA is continually working towards innovative solutions to help mining companies succeed in an ever-changing business environment. Through NOSA's extensive training we have a proven track record of reducing injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

• Training Programmes: NOSA's training programmes provide the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and manage SHE risks within the mining industry
• Integrated Malaria Management: NOSA offers an integrated solution that helps combat and manage the disease and its consequences
• NOSA Mine Management Training and Mentoring Programme: In addition to the other mining training programmes, this unique programme provides the opportunity to grow mining professionals through structured training and ongoing mentoring
• Snake, Scorpion and Spider Risk Management: Mining companies often operate in environments where employees are exposed to snakes and other reptiles. Accordingly, it is important to ensure that staff are properly trained and equipped to deal with these risks. NOSA, in collaboration with Reptile Ventures, offers various training programmes for employees in the mining industry, including snake and reptile awareness, snake handling, and first aid and emergency procedures for snake bites

This course explains the duties of the employer and employee with regards to occupational health and safety in the mining workplace. It ensures understanding of the requirements that apply to persons entering the workplace and performing any duties therein, as well as the requirements for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), housekeeping and emergency procedures.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Employer and employee duties, including SHE representatives, identifying and reporting hazards and risks
• General safety rules in the workplace, including consequences of alcohol and drug use, access control, use of motorised and mobile equipment, lockout procedures, and symbolic and other signage
• Use and application of PPE, including maintenance and storage, importance of wearing PPE, and limitations of use
• Good housekeeping practices, stacking and storage practices, demarcation and colour coding
• Emergency procedures including escape routes, assembly points, refuge bays, emergency communication, and planning a simulated emergency exercise

TARGET GROUPS

Supervisors, artisans and SHE reps