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safety director
A professional who 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. Responsibilities include:
- 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 concentrations 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 instructions 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 action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities.
- May lead rescue activities during emergencies and maintain rescue equipment.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): mines_safety_engineer
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- Industry/Domain: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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