Workplace Safety Manager (Mining, Quarrying)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role that oversees and promotes comprehensive safety measures at mining and quarrying sites, from hazard identification to risk assessment, worker education, and equipment inspections.
Description
The Workplace Safety Manager (Mining, Quarrying) oversees safety measures to prevent labor accidents at mining and quarrying operation sites. Specifically, they survey and evaluate hazardous areas, conduct risk assessments, formulate safety plans, perform regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and slopes, provide safety education and training to workers, develop work procedures, investigate accident causes, and devise recurrence prevention measures. Additionally, they check compliance with relevant laws such as the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Mine Safety Act, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Future Outlook
Amid strengthening legal regulations and social demands regarding occupational safety and health, demand for safety managers with specialized knowledge will remain stable. Advances in preventive maintenance using IoT and sensor technology will heighten the importance of personnel with data analysis skills.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Day shift / Office work / On-site resident / Shift
Career Path
Site Supervisor → Safety Management Chief → Safety Management Responsible Person → Safety and Health Manager → Department Safety Overseer
Required Skills
Machine Maintenance Technology / Patrol / Risk Assessment / Safety Education / Safety and Health Regulations Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills Training / Disaster Prevention and Emergency Response Planning / First Aid and Rescue Skills / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required for risk assessments and hazard analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to avoid missing small abnormalities or hazards. |
| Communication Skills | Because safety guidance to workers and coordination with stakeholders occur frequently. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the main duties involve planning safety measures and building organizational systems. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve on-site safety issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the responsibility for accident prevention is heavy and the pressure is significant. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on tasks based on existing standards and procedures. |
Aliases
- Mine Safety Manager
- Quarry Safety Manager
- Safety Manager
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