Safety Engineer, Mines
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Inspects underground or open-pit mining areas and trains mine
personnel to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and
accepted mining practices designed to prevent mine accidents:
Inspects mine workings to detect unsafe timbers, cribbing, roof
bolts, electric wiring, elevators, explosives storage,
equipment, and working conditions.
Examines walls and roof
surfaces for evidence of strata faults indicating cave-in or
rock slide hazards.
Tests air to detect conecntrations of toxic
gases and explosive dusts, using safety lamp, methane detector,
carbon monoxide register, and anemometer.
Recommends alteration
or installation of ventilation shafts, partitions, or equipment
to remedy inadequate air circulation of air-conditioning.
Applies principles of mining engineering and human engineering
to design protective equipment and safety devices for mine
machinery. Gives isntructions to mine personnel in safe working
practices and first aid, and strives to promote and maintain
safety-mindedness of workers.
Investigates explosions, fires,
and accidents and reports causes and recommendations for
remedial atcion to insurance companies, mine management, and
state authorities.
May lead rescue activities durnig
emergencies and maintain rescue equipment.
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Safety Engineer, Mines
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