Water incidents continue to contribute to high-risk hazards, potentially resulting in critical injuries or fatalities for Ontario’s mining workforce.
Through taking this e-learning course, participants will come to know:
- Why water is used in underground mining
- How water behaves underground
- About hazards related to water use underground
- Related laws and regulations
- How to assess water‑related hazards
- Key parts of an effective water management program
This short awareness course is designed to raise awareness, helping protect workers and prevent water‑related incidents.
This course is one of two e-learning modules designed to raise awareness of contributors to runs of materials in mining operations. The other course, focusing on ground control, is also available on the WSN website.
Intended Audience
This general awareness course is designed for any worker in an underground mining operation.
E-learning
Duration
45 minutes
Languages
English
Sectors
Mining
Price
$0.00
Equipment needed
- A computer (desktop or laptop) and access to the internet.
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