The agenda and notes from the Mining Industry Committee meeting on 24 February 2009 are now available.
Category: Mining
Mining statistics updated
Thursday, February 19, 2009
A new version of the table ‘HM Inspectorate of Mines - Accident, Dangerous Occurrence and Disease Statistics in Deep Mines’
Safety and health in mines research advisory board Annual review 2007
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Safety and Health in Mines Research Advisory Board (SHMRAB) is one of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) advisory bodies
Mining qualification 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
This examination is organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining who, appoint the chief examiner, and appoint examiners and moderators to set and mark the papers.
Cooperation between HSE and the Coal Authority
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The appendix 1 of the memorandum of agreement between the Coal Authority and the Health and Safety Executive has been updated.
List of legislation that applies to mines
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
This list has details of the principal legislation and that is ‘owned’ and enforced by HSE and applies to work activities at
Cooperation between HSE and the coal authority
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
This updated operational circular informs Inspectors of the liaison arrangements between
Mining Industry Committee
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Agendas for the Mining Industry Committee (MIC) meetings on 19 February 2008 and 23 October 2007 are now available.
Coal mine qualification criteria updated
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The information on criteria for qualification for appointments in coal mines, which has been prepared by HSE in
Training in use of escape repiratory protective devices
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
HSE defined a need for an improved training methodology for escape respiratory protective devices, essentially
Inhalable dust in coal mines
Monday, November 26, 2007
Full regulatory impact assessment on the control of inhalable dust in coal mines.
Statutory instruments (Regulations) owned and enforced by HSE
Monday, November 26, 2007
This list was first produced in 2006 and has been regularly updated in conjunction with Common Commencement dates.
Mining legislation information
Monday, November 19, 2007
In light of a consultation on proposed amendments to mining legislation, the mining legislation page has been updated.
Consultation on legislation amendments
Monday, November 19, 2007
A consultation seeking comments on proposals to amend regulations on explosives, to revoke obsolete local mining
Selecting electrical switches for safety controls in mine shaft and winding systems
Friday, November 16, 2007
The report, reviews the guidance, protocols and standards currently available for selecting suitable switches etc
Mining Qualifications Board agendas
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The agendas are now available for the meetings of the MQB held on 22 May 2007 and 17 October 2007.
Mining qualification
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
In order to perform certain functions within a coal, shale or fireclay mine, you must
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