Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Outline the roles and responsibilities of a pit manager according to the effective use of the HSRC.
• Explain the jurisdictional boundaries as they apply to value added aggregate products (asphalt, concrete and winter abrasive) and compliance with appropriate WorkSafe regulations.
• Explain how to apply the HSRC to specific surface mining situations and the general rules pertaining to site operation including employer safety obligations, employee rights, OHS programs and accident/dangerous occurrence investigations.
• Outline the various occupational health and safety requirements associated with pit operations including personnel safety.
• Apply the HSRC to the use of buildings and operation of both stationary and mobile equipment.
• Explain how electrical power systems and equipment grounding are pertinent to gravel pit and quarry operations.
• Apply the rules pertinent to Surface Mines including mine plans, notifications, material excavation and equipment/haulage vehicle operation to given mining operation scenarios.
• Describe general blasting requirements as they pertain to surface quarry operations.
• Describe how pit operations are coordinated to facilitate pit/quarry reclamation and permanent closure.

Effective as of Winter 2018