This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge they need to prepare for emergencies at an underground mining operation.
Topics include:
- preparing for emergencies by reviewing legislative requirements
- identifying site specific emergency plans and procedures
- ensuring emergency equipment and fixtures are in place and operable
- following reporting/communication procedures - reviewing site specific emergency plans and procedures with employees
The course meets the knowledge requirements for the module Prepare for Emergencies of the Common Core for First Line Supervisors (including Program #770121 and #770131).
To become fully accredited under the supervisory common core programs, participants must return to their workplace and demonstrate to a qualified trainer their skills and their understanding of the company's specific requirements according to government legislation, company standards and manufacturer specifications for preparing for emergencies.
Prerequisites:
To ensure success in this module, all participants should have taken WSN's Act & Mining Regulations and Introduction to Mining Safety Programs courses.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for underground supervisors, JHSC members, and health & safety personnel.
- Participant Manual
- Participants are to bring a copy of their Workplace Site-Specific Emergency Plan.
- For all Supervisory Common Core sessions, please bring your copy of the OHSA Reg 854 for Mines and Mining Plants.
- Participant Manual
- Participants are to bring a copy of their Workplace Site-Specific Emergency Plan.
- For all Supervisory Common Core sessions, please bring your copy of the OHSA Reg 854 for Mines and Mining Plants.
Participants will be required to present valid Photo ID at the time of training.
Required equipment/technology:
- A computer or laptop – use your own device to participate fully in the course.
- Zoom platform: go to https://zoom.us/test on the computer you will use to make sure you can participate.
- High speed wi-fi/internet connection
- Microphone and headphones
- A webcam (required for attending this certification course)
Please select the session you would like to register for:
Supervisor Common Core
You have selected a course that is part of Mining Supervisor Common Core. You may also be interested in the following courses to complete your health and safety journey.
Act & Mining Regulations
Ground Control: Underground Mining
Incident Investigation: Mining
Introduction to Safety Programs
Manage Employees: Mining
Mine Ventilation
Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene: Mining
Planned Inspection & Observation: Mining
