MSHA - Physical and Electrical Hazards

The three most common physical hazards at a mine that demands our attention are electricity, noise and explosives. These physical hazards are dangerous and have often contributed to mine accidents. Working around them requires knowledge of safety standards as well as safety plans. This course emphasizes on the creation of prevention plans designed specifically for each of these hazards because with explosives and fire, it is the prevention that matters most.

Course Objectives

- Noise
- Fire
- Heat
- Radiation
- Prevention of Radiation Hazard
- Constructing a Robust Plan
- Electrical Hazards
- Maintenance and Installation of Wires
- Precautions
- Falls
- Fall Prevention
- Precautions

Topics Covered

Course Description
Course Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Noise
Fire
Heat
Radiation
Prevention of Radiation Hazard
Constructing a Robust Plan
Electrical Hazards
Maintenance and Installation of Wires
Precautions
Falls
Fall Prevention
Precautions
Course Summary
Final Exam