COMSOC1

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is intended for the Mine overseer, safety/loss control officer, shift boss, foreman or line manager who must implement the mine’s safety programme.

Objective

To provide the candidate with the knowledge and skill that will enable him to perform his legal functions and duties in respect of:

• the identification of threats or potential threats to the safety and health of
  persons
• accident investigation and reporting
• inspections and inspection frequencies
• identification of critical areas
• evaluation of training
• safety meetings
• application of the relevant Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

BOOK 1

Study unit 1 Surface Fires

Study unit 2 Surface Safety

Study Unit 3 Duties of a Safety Officer

Study Unit 4 Hazardous Chemicals

Study Unit 5 Causes and Effects of Accidents

Study Unit 6 Accident/Incident Investigation

Study Unit 7 Safety in Arc Welding and Cutting

Study Unit 8 Safety in Gas Welding and Cutting

Appendix 1 Copy of Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996

Appendix 2 Mine Health and Safety Act (LAW) Assignment

BOOK 2

Study Unit 1 Standards and Procedures & Task Observations

Study Unit 2 Environmental Control

Study Unit 3 Planned Inspections

Study Unit 4 Task Observations

Study Unit 5 Trucks and Tramming

Study Unit 6 Underground Fires

Study Unit 7 Coal Mining Hazards

Study Unit 8 Flammable Gasses

Duration

• 3 Days (2 hours each day), as per e-mail
• Minimum of 10 and Maximum of 35 candidates.