You’re invited to attend a free webinar addressing run of materials hazards on Thursday, July 16, from 11:00 to 12:00 pm ET.
In this session, participants will learn more about run of materials hazards, including how these events occur, recent incident trends, and serious risks they pose in mining environments.
A run of materials (also referred to as a run of muck) occurs when ore, waste rock, slimes, tailings, or other bulk material moves unexpectedly and uncontrollably due to gravity. These events are typically sudden, forceful, and often involve water, creating a high-risk situation for workers in the vicinity.
Runs of materials are generally low frequency but high consequence events — often result in crushing, burial, or pinning injuries.
Speaker
Philip Dirige
Senior Specialist, Ground Control
Workplace Safety North
Discussion topics
- Understanding runs of material hazards and their causes
- Incident trends and reportable occurrences
- A review of fatalities and inquests related to run of materials incidents
Participants are encouraged to ask questions during the webinar.
Help make your workplace safer and register today!
Intended Audience
Health and safety professionals, workers, managers, and employers in underground mining operations, Joint Health and Safety Committee Members, health and safety representatives, policymakers, occupational health specialists
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Required equipment/technology
- A computer or laptop or phone
- 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