surface mining Common Core (770210)

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 854  MINES AND MINING PLANTS

All production employees, working full and part-time, in a Surface Mining operation, must be trained in the Surface Miner Common Core and the specialty modules for machines they will operate. Surface Mining Operations fall under R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854: MINES AND MINING PLANTS under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Section 11 requires that employers train new employees, and maintain training for all employees.

COURSE Details

Common Core (770210)

1. Work Safely in the Municipal Pit and Quarry Environment  - U6320
2. Lock out and Tag Mobile or Portable Equipment and Stored Energy - U6321
3. ​Operate Hand Tools - U6322

Course Length: 16 hours (2 days)

PRICING
​1-10 Participants: $2450.00/Session
​* Travel charges may apply

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HOW TO BECOME FULLY ACCREDITED

To become fully accredited by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) under the Surface Miner Program:

• participants must return to their workplace and demonstrate their skills and understanding of the company's specific requirements to a qualified trainer
• be signed off and registered with the MLITSD by their company's signing authority.

Demonstration of knowledge includes government legislation, company standards, and manufacturer specifications.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

​Work Safely in the Municipal Pit and Quarry Environment - U6320

Physical Characteristics of a Surface Mine
Typical Surface Mining Processes
Health & Safety
Legal Responsibilities
Understanding Hazard & Risk
Occupational injury & Illness

Safe Operations
Stripping of overburden 
Highwall Hazards
Falling Rock
Stockpile safety 
Warning signs and barriers
Heavy Equipment Hazards
Surface mine equipment
Traffic management
Rescue Plans
Blasting Safety
Blasting hazards and potential controls
​Examples of blasting procedures

Surface Mining Hazards
Ladder Safety
Fall Arrest Guidelines 
Electrical Hazards
Personal Protective equipment
Hazard Identification
​RACE
Hierarchy of Control
WHMIS in the Workplace
First Aid Measures
Working with Supervisors
Inspection Principles
Record Keeping

Lock out and Tag Mobile or Portable Equipment and Stored Energy - U6321
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Lock Out Procedures
Personal locks
Tag Out Procedures
Energy-isolating devices
Dangers of hazardous energy
Types of hazardous energy
LOTO Programs
Policies & Procedures
The LOTO Process

​Operate Hand Tools - U6322
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Hand Tool Safety
Recognizing Hazards
Unsafe Attitudes and Behaviour
Proper Tool Use
Tool Maintenance and Storage
Power Tool Safety