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A new practical approach to risk management for underground mining project in Quebec
Ist Teil von
Journal of loss prevention in the process industries, 2013-11, Vol.26 (6), p.1145-1158
Ort / Verlag
Kidlington: Elsevier Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr
2013
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Alma/SFX Local Collection
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The mining industry worldwide is currently experiencing an economic boom that is contributing to economic recovery and social progress in many countries. For this to continue, the mining industry must meet several challenges associated with the start-up of new projects. In a highly complex and uncertain environment, rigorous management of risks remains indispensable in order to repel threats to the success of mining.
In this article, a new practical approach to risk management in mining projects is presented. This approach is based on a novel concept called “hazard concentration” and on the multi-criteria analysis method known as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The aim of the study is to extend the use of this approach to goldmines throughout Quebec. The work is part of a larger research project of which the aim is to propose a method suitable for managing practically all risks inherent in mining projects.
This study shows the importance of taking occupational health and safety (OHS) into account in all operational activities of the mine. All project risks identified by the team can be evaluated. An adaptable database cataloguing about 250 potential hazards in an underground goldmine was constructed. In spite of limitations, the results obtained in this study are potentially applicable throughout the Quebec mining sector.
•A new practical approach to risk management in mining projects is presented.•This approach is based on a novel concept called “hazard concentration”.•This study shows the importance of taking OHS into account in all operational activities of the mine.•An adaptable database cataloguing about 250 potential hazards in an underground goldmine was constructed.