Regulatory requirements mining operations

No storage magazine, bin, or tank can ever be guaranteed to be theft-proof. However, by following the above procedures and aU applicable regulatory requirements, mine operators can effectively minimize opportunities for theft and quickly determine whether a theft or loss of explosive materials has occurred and take appropriate measures. 

Contained in the Electricity at Work Regulations are 33 separate regulatory requirements which place firm responsibilities on employers, the self-employed, managers of mines and of quarries and employees to comply as far as they relate to matters within their control. Additionally, employees have a duty to co-operate with their employers so far as is necessary for the employers to comply with the Regulations. 

The presently existing quantity of mine rock dams and tailings ponds is approximately 200 million tonnes. For mining operations, remediation is under way in the form of soil covers and coordination with all ecological requirements. The effort is hanq)ered by the dissolution of the former Soviet Union s regulatory and control infi astructure and the lack of responsible ownership or title of the materials. Furthermore, mine rock has been used for road and building construction, and there is little government allocation for restoration of such use. 

Regulatory requirements are an important reason for education and training. Many safety, health, and environmental laws and standards relate to the need for training. For instance, looking back at the list of the 20 subparts for 30 CFR 56/57/58, it is easy to see the tremendous need for knowledge and skills in mining operations. 

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