Safety Record Management – SRM: Mining and Quarrying Sector
Systematic Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) record management is a critical aspect in the mining and quarrying industry, particularly to ensure:
✅ Full compliance with the legal requirements and regulations of the Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG) and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
✅ Worker safety in both open and enclosed operation areas such as underground mines, open quarries, and explosive storage facilities
✅ Reduction of fatal accident risks, explosions, landslides, hazardous dust exposure, and heavy machinery hazards
In this high-risk sector involving the use of heavy machinery, explosives, and exposure to silica dust and toxic gases, efficient OSH management is essential for operational continuity and worker protection.
The Safety Record Management (SRM) system for the mining and quarrying sector is specifically designed for:
⛏️ Metallic and non-metallic ore mines
🪨 Quarry sites for stone, sand, granite, and limestone
🚜 Large-scale and small-scale mining operations
🧯 Organizations managing excavation, blasting, and mineral transportation activities
SRM helps mining and quarry companies to:
📂 Record all aspects of worker safety and health systematically, digitally, and in a traceable manner
🔍 Provide critical information for risk monitoring, hazard control, and audit readiness (DOSH/JMG)
📊 Continuously analyze incident trends, training status, and corrective actions taken
SRM Modules for the Mining and Quarrying Sector
1. OSH Management Profile Module
Includes information on the appointment of Safety Officers, site supervisors, mining engineers, and the company's OSH policies.
2. Occupational Safety and Health Committee / Safety Team Module
Used to record the list of OSHC members, employee representatives, meeting reports, safety improvement proposals, and field complaints.
3. Hazard Assessment Module
Helps assess risks in locations such as:
🪓 Excavation and blasting areas
🏗️ Rock loading zones
🌫️ High dust exposure routes and exposed slopes
🔥 Explosive storage and engine rooms
4. Worker Training Module
Records training sessions such as:
✅ Safe handling of explosives
✅ Heavy machinery operation training
✅ PPE usage and respirator wear
✅ Evacuation and emergency procedures
5. Audit, Inspection & Monitoring Module
Records inspections such as:
🔍 Quarry site and high-risk zone audits
🔍 PPE and blasting equipment inspections
🔍 Slope and soil integrity evaluations
🔍 Underground mine ventilation system audits
6. Incident Record Module
Records all incidents including:
⚠️ Uncontrolled explosions
⚠️ Rockfalls and landslides
⚠️ Machinery maintenance injuries
⚠️ Exposure to toxic gas or silica
7. Chemical and Explosive Management Module
Inventory and safety records for materials such as:
💥 Ammonium nitrate, detonators, fuses
🧪 Lubricants, acids, and solvents
📄 SDS records and storage control measures
8. Noise and Vibration Risk Assessment Module
Assessment in areas such as:
🔊 Rock breakers and crushers
🌋 Pumping and drilling sites
📉 Suggested mitigation actions (earplugs, shift schedules, rotations)
9. Machinery & Equipment Record Module
Maintenance and safety records for machinery such as:
🚜 Excavators, loaders, crushers, drill rigs
🔧 Conveyors, generators, water pumps
💡 Site lighting systems for mines/quarries
10. Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Module
📋 Plans for scenarios such as:
🚨 Explosions, fires, landslides
🌬️ Toxic gas exposure (CO, methane)
🆘 Site evacuation and emergency communication procedures
11. OSH Reference Information Module
Storage of documents such as:
📄 Latest circulars from JMG and DOSH
📷 Photos of high-risk areas
📑 Previous audit reports and follow-up actions
📘 Guides on using mining-specific PPE
12. System Administrator Module
🔐 Manages user access levels (engineers, supervisors, equipment operators)
🛠️ Monitors system activity and OSH data maintenance
OSH Reports and Statistics
📊 Statistics on incidents, injuries, PPE usage, training, and safety audits
📈 OSH performance dashboards for management and stakeholder reference