Risk-Based Thinking as a Basis for Efficient Occupational Safety Management in the Mining Industry

This article deals with the role and place of risk-based thinking in today’s occupational safety health (OSH) systems used by mining companies. A brief survey on modern challenges pressures affecting companies, as well structure supply chains, is given. It demonstrated that, despite all measures actions that are being taken, injuries sector: (a) remain a matter serious concern (b) should be examined investigated through lens company’s complexity. The objective two-fold: to trace evolution from quality management towards OSH demonstrate how this approach can implemented company performing open-pit operations. matrix method along Fine Kinney’s was assessing risks, checklist Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT)analysis while opportunities. results study make it possible conclude incorporated into an system robust efficient instrument for planning implementation. contains example risks opportunities dragline operator also discusses ways using data were identified activities. final part comments reflections various companies facing nowadays.