Session Details
This field-oriented health and safety (H&S) course is designed to provide participants of varying experience levels with a strong understanding of the typical H&S risks in mineral exploration. The course has recently been redesigned to emphasize the practical use of key health and safety tools, such as risk assessment and root cause analysis, across a variety of risk-inherent exploration activities, including work around drills and helicopters. Through a series of comprehensive presentations and engaging breakout sessions, participants will draw links between the many aspects of H&S, including psychological health and safety, to develop a profound understanding of why accidents happen and how they can be prevented.
The course content is sufficient to start a simple H&S program, or, given an existing one, will enhance a participant’s understanding of the goals and priorities of a successful H&S program. This course’s diversity of content and attendees provides a unique setting for participants to enhance their own understanding of safety culture and the role they play in keeping their workplaces safe.
Top Takeaways:
- Strengthened understanding of why safety is essential at every level of field work, from individuals to the companies involved, and how each plays a role in preventing incidents.
- Improved ability to identify, assess, and address workplace hazards, discuss appropriate safety measures, and confidently raise concerns about unsafe practices.
- Recognition of the impact of psychological safety in the workplace and the links between physical and mental wellbeing, particularly in remote workplaces.
- Understanding how human factors and mental health influence safety outcomes, along with the ability to initiate meaningful conversations that support team wellbeing and foster a strong safety culture.
- Confidence to lead or enhance safety culture within your organization and demonstrate effective health and safety leadership in the field.