Hazard mapping as a fundamental element of OSH management systems currently used in the mining sector

Purpose. Development of approaches to modernize the occupational health and safety management system in a mining company based on introduction risk-based approach, which reduces likelihood incidents improves quality working conditions personnel. Methodology. In this study, it is advisable use matrix method score estimates for each identified hazard. To prepare professional risk assessment map, register violations (incidents) over past 10 years was carefully analyzed cross-section, opinion employees directly related implementation technological operations taken into account, third-party experts were also involved, thanks possible structure information obtained during study. Findings. The main result map dragline driver compiled real data incidents, consisting 90 dangerous situations, basis causes injuries at enterprise identified, as well measures improve proposed. Originality. authors proposed specific type maps assessing risks employees, allows considering general situation exposure harmful hazardous production factors with possibility classifying: sources danger; negative events reasons their manifestation; measures; severity such events. specificity that should be carried out all major open-pit coal operations. approach makes identify problem areas operation focus tasks, responsible actors. way, has some recommendations conditions. Risk are an intermediate element calculation index (Elmeri Index). obtain final not only performance operations, but whole. Such relevant insurance companies connection application tariff coefficients obtaining services, include comprehensive protection programs, integral part companies. Practical value. Early identification elimination situations can adversely affect employee controlling arising process labor activity.