Mining Support Services Industry Legislation Guide

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Our free Mining Support Services Legislation Guide gives a comprehensive overview of workplace health and safety standards, regulations and case studies unique to the industry.

  • United States of America Regulations
  • Australian Regulations
  • International Standards
  • Legal Case Studies

mining support services legislation guide

What is the Mining Support Services Legislation Guide?

This guide provides an overview of key legislation, regulations, and best practices relevant to mining support services. It covers regulations in the United States and Australia, industry standards, and includes relevant case studies. The purpose is to assist mining support service providers in understanding and complying with their legal obligations and adopting best practices for safety management.

What is included in the guide?

Our industry guide covers a wide range of topics and provides practical insights into enhancing safety protocols. Here are the key sections included:

Mine Safety and Health Administration:

The primary regulatory body overseeing safety in the mining industry in the United States. Learn about key areas of the regulations and their practical implications for mining support services.

Occupational Health and Safety Administration:

This plays a crucial role in regulating certain aspects of mining support services, particularly those that may occur off-site or in environments not directly covered by MSHA. Learn about the Hazard Communication Standard, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout and more.

Model Work Health and Safety Act:

The Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws provide a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and other people who might be affected by the work. While each state and territory has its own version, they are largely harmonized based on this model. Gain a thorough understanding of risk management regulations, consultation, cooperation and coordination, incident notifications, and state-specific mining regulations.

ISO 45001:

ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework for managing OH&S risks and opportunities.

International Council on Mining and Metals:

The ICMM 10 Principles define good practice environmental, social, and governance requirements for the mining and metals industry. While primarily applicable to mining companies, these principles are also relevant to mining support services as part of the broader mining ecosystem.

The National Mining Association CORESafety:

CORESafety is a risk-based safety and health management system developed by the National Mining Association (NMA) in the United States. While it’s primarily designed for mining companies, the principles and practices are highly relevant to mining support services. Learn about CORESafety - the 20 modules that address various aspects of safety and health management, focusing on the key modules particularly relevant to mining support services.

Case Study Analysis:

Explore 3 legal case studies involving mining support services companies including an overview of what happened, they key safety downfalls and what we can learn from these incidents.

FAQs

What are the key safety solutions in SafetyIQ for this industry?

For the Mining Industry, we have developed a bundle of our features and solutions that help ensure you meet and exceed compliance. These are: Fatigue Management, Audits & Inspections, Incident Reporting, Safety Observations, Hazard Identification and Training Tracker. Explore our products to find out more!

How do I access the guide?

To access the Legislation Guide, simply fill out the form at the top of this landing page with your name and email address. Upon submission, you will receive a download link via email, allowing you to dive into the comprehensive guide and empower yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary for a safer and more secure work environment.

Can I use this guide as legal council??

The Mining Support Services Legislation Guide is intended as a general reference tool and should not replace professional advice or legal counsel. It is recommended to consult with industry experts and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with specific regional requirements and conditions.

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Why use SafetyIQ?

Ensure your operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance with SafetyIQ. Our proactive risk management is specifically configured to manage all elements of Work Health and Safety that are unique to the Industry including comprehensive EHS Management for streamlined audits, inspections and hazard and incident reporting, and advanced employee safety monitoring with Journey Management, Lone Worker and Fatigue Management.

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