MINE 1650 - MINE HEALTH, SAFETY AND LAW

Institution:

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Subject:

Mining Tech

Description:

This course examines state and federal laws, as they pertain to mining health and safety, and provides an overview of effective health and safety management systems. It also demonstrates how to build a health and safety culture at a mine. Pertinent sections of the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the Miner Act of 2006 are covered, including: 30 CFR Part 77, ?Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Mines? for surface coal mining; 30 CFR Part 56, ?Safety and Health Standards ? Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines? for non-coal surface mining; 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48, ?Training and Retraining of Miners.? Implementation of laws and the implication of these laws on the surface mining industry are explored in this course. Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of health and safety incidents and develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by state and federal laws.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sheridan.edu

Phone Number:

888-675-0505

Calendar System:

Semester

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