According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), construction and mining industries are among the four most hazardous industries in the world. From lung and hearing damage to lifting injuries and radioactive materials, the mining industry poses various health hazards to workers. Because they come with unique risks and dangers, workers must have a safe and healthy work environment. Meanwhile, the construction industry has risks, including falls from heights, electrical hazards, and dangerous machinery.
To mitigate these risks, specific measures are put in place to ensure the safety of workers. For example, each state in Australia has work health safety regulations in mining and construction that companies must follow to ensure the well-being of their employees.
Workers may also have to undergo training and certification in various areas to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
In the mining industry, the most standard certifications include Working at Heights (WAH) or Confined Space Entry. These certifications cover correctly using safety equipment like harnesses and fall protection systems, identifying hazards and assessing risks, and safe work practices to prevent accidents.
Another critical aspect of mining work is knowing how to provide first aid in case of injury or medical emergencies. That’s why all workers are required to undergo First Aid training. This covers basic techniques like wound management, CPR, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and more advanced techniques like trauma management and advanced life support. Overall, this training helps ensure that everyone is prepared to handle any situation that may arise while working in mining operations and keeps everyone safe and healthy.
Meanwhile, in construction, certifications include the White Card, which is mandatory for all construction workers and covers topics related to workplace health and safety; the High-Risk Work License, which is required for workers who operate machinery like cranes and forklifts; the Traffic Management Certification, which is necessary for those responsible for managing traffic on construction sites; and the Asbestos Removal License, which is required for workers involved in removing asbestos-containing materials from construction sites.
How Aston Advantage Can Get You in a Safe Working Environment
We’re not your standard recruiters. That’s why as a recruitment agency, our responsibility goes beyond connecting employers and job seekers.
Before we help job seekers find jobs through our job boards, we make sure to assess each business that we partner with so that they provide a safe working environment for their employees. Then, throughout the job search process, we support job seekers by offering them advice and guidance on finding the right job while helping them obtain the necessary tickets and licenses to perform their job safely.
Consider us in your corner – because we’ll do everything we can to make sure you succeed in your career and stay safe doing it.
If you want to learn more about why jobseekers partner with us to jumpstart their career in mining and construction, reach out to us.
