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Mining
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 28 to 33 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 28 to 33 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 28 to 33 minutes
The mining industry offers many opportunities for young workers looking to create a career in the resources sector. Jobs in mining may involve handling heavy machinery, setting up work platforms and using power tools.
Young workers in the mining industry work in a variety of roles including:
- driller assistants
- production operators.
Be aware!
8%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Young workers in the mining industry work in a variety of roles including:
- driller assistants
- production operators.
Be aware!
8%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Electrical safety
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditions
Working alone
Working in confined spaces
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Electrical safety
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditions
Working alone
Working in confined spaces
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Electrical safety
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditions
Working alone
Working in confined spaces
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove mining industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Division B
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove mining industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Division B
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
WorkSafe SmartMove
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety