Use of ‘must’, ‘should’, and ‘could’

The words ‘must’, ‘should’, and ‘could’ indicate whether an action is required by law or is a recommended practice or approach.

Must: Legal requirement that has to be complied with
Should/could: Recommended practice or approach

Key terms

The glossary with these guidelines has a list of the technical words, terms, and abbreviations used in these guidelines and explains what they mean.

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Health and safety at opencast mines, alluvial mines and quarries (PDF 8.5 MB)

Part A – Introduction

This part helps you navigate and use the guide. It includes a definition of what types of mines and quarries this guide applies to and outlines the safety-critical roles and competency requirements for extractives operations.

Part B – Risk management in extractives

This part of the guide introduces the principles of risk management and the Health and Safety Management System, and helps you identify hazards and assess risks. It also covers aspects of emergency management and work-related health as it applies to extractives operations.

Part C – Planning and design

This part of the guide provides guidance for designing safety into extractives operations. It describes in detail how to plan excavations, tips, ponds, dams, roads and vehicle operating areas.

Part D – Managing safety risks for extractives operations

This part of the guide sets out site safety practices for working with explosives, managing ground instability, tipping and dumping material, storing water and tailings, vehicles and traffic management, as well as managing hazards relating to plant and structures.

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