Kaivosalan lainsäädäntö sekä ympäristö- ja työturvallisuus (3 cr)
Code: TK00BW84-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Teknologia
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Objective
The student knows the key laws and regulations governing the mining sector and learns aspects related to working conditions, work methods and the safe use of machines. In addition, he knows the permits and inspections required for different jobs.
Content
Mining Act, regulations of the State Council and the Ministry of Labor and the Economy. Occupational Safety Act and Regulation. The Health Care Act and some decisions of the Government. Workplace safety notices. Licensed works. Physical and psychological occupational health and safety. Occupational health care arrangements. Manager's responsibilities and duties. Initiation. Comfort at work. Occupational safety documents. Hazard assessment. The work community and its impact. Economic effects of occupational safety.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.
The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.
Prerequisites
Basics of mining industry and mining techniques
Objective
The student knows the key laws and regulations governing the mining sector and learns aspects related to working conditions, work methods and the safe use of machines. In addition, he knows the permits and inspections required for different jobs.
Execution methods
Lectures and exercises.
Accomplishment methods
The course includes lectures and various exercises. The teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching, in which it is also possible to participate remotely. Passing the course requires the completion of both practice assignments and the final exam. The course requires 81 hours of student work. A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.
Content
Mining Act, regulations of the State Council and the Ministry of Labor and the Economy. Occupational Safety Act and Regulation. The Health Care Act and some decisions of the Government. Workplace safety notices. Licensed works. Physical and psychological occupational health and safety. Occupational health care arrangements. Manager's responsibilities and duties. Initiation. Comfort at work. Occupational safety documents. Hazard assessment. The work community and its impact. Economic effects of occupational safety.
Qualifications
Basics of mining industry and mining techniques