What Do You Know About Mining Safety?

10 Questions | By AdewumiKoju | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 329

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What Do You Know About Mining Safety? - Quiz

Safety has always been a big concern when it comes to mining operations. There a lot of recorded deaths in the last century alone because of poor safety precautions and guidelines. As mining is a major way of getting essential natural resources, it is important for workers to have confidence in safety guidelines and precautions that will save a lot of lives. Do you know much about these guidelines? Or the history of mining safety? One way to test your knowledge is to take this quiz by clicking on the blue 'Take the Quiz' button.

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1.

What year is regarded as the deadliest year in the history of coal mining?
- A.
  
  1904
- B.
  
  1898
- C.
  
  1907
- D.
  
  1910
2.

Which of the following is not one of the important things to consider when looking at ground control?
- A.
  
  Pillar Design
- B.
  
  Leveled Ground
- C.
  
  Roof Supports
- D.
  
  Horizontal Stress Support
3.

What is the full meaning of the acronym ''SLAM'' used in risk management in mining operations?
- A.
  
  Stop Learn Act Measure
- B.
  
  Save Look Appeal Make
- C.
  
  Save Look Assess Measure
- D.
  
  Stop Look Assess Manage
4.

Which of the following is the most commonly needed respiratory protection in mining operations?
- A.
  
  Toxic chemical protection
- B.
  
  Dust protection
- C.
  
  Vapour protection
- D.
  
  Fumes protection
5.

Which of the following are not worn frequently below ground unless a particular operation poses a danger of chemical splash?
- A.
  
  Goggles
- B.
  
  Respirator
- C.
  
  Face mask
- D.
  
  Cap lamp
6.

What is the full meaning of the acronym 'SMART' used for risk management during mining operations?
- A.
  
  Save Measure Appear Right Team
- B.
  
  Stop Measure Act Review Train
- C.
  
  Savage Many Acts Right Test
- D.
  
  Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely
7.

Which type of battery still predominates in most mining applications and operations?
- A.
  
  Lead acid battery
- B.
  
  Nickel metal hydride battery
- C.
  
  Lithium-ion battery
- D.
  
  Nickel-cadmium (nicad) battery
8.

When was the Fair Labor Standards Act passed by Congress, which prohibits the use of workers under 18 for occupations that were deemed dangerous?
- A.
  
  1940
- B.
  
  1932
- C.
  
  1938
- D.
  
  1943
9.

Which of the following is not an eye and face protection equipment?
- A.
  
  Safety spectacles
- B.
  
  Goggles
- C.
  
  Face shields
- D.
  
  Cap lamp
10.

Which of the following is not one of the most important things that should be included when documenting safety procedures?
- A.
  
  Who is charge of the safety procedures
- B.
  
  What needs to be done
- C.
  
  Description of the various incidents that might occur
- D.
  
  Whom to contact