Developing a program for the communication of ground control information in surface and underground mines

Publication Type: 
Guideline
Topic: 
Ground Control
Safety Culture
Sector: 
Mine Rescue
Mining
Language: 
English
Falls of ground and rockbursts are recognized as the main causes of underground injuries in Ontario hard rock mines. In many instances poor communication is identified as a contributing factor. This reference document is intended to help mining operations develop their internal communication program about ground control. Topics include:
  • Related regulations
  • Type of information to be communicated
  • Means and procedures for communicating information
  • Appendix A and B: Sample communications programs

Attachments: 
application/pdf Mining-Ground-Control-internal-communication-program-Workplace-Safety-North.pdf