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Higher standard for mine accidents

THE International Standards Organisation technical committee on mining has come up with a comprehensive mine accidents classification system that could present a standard scheme for all factors associated with the accidents.

Karma Barndon
Light at the end of the tunnel - find out how a new ISO standard can help reduce mine accidents.

Light at the end of the tunnel - find out how a new ISO standard can help reduce mine accidents.

Mines are notoriously risky places to work, with workers often having to deal with explosive dust and toxic gases, equipment and infrastructure collapses and equipment mishaps. Consequences can be severe...

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