Underground mining is considered as one of the most hazard-prone industries, and serious work-related fatalities have arisen as a consequence of processes related to it; this chapter deals with occupational hazards and ...

The concept of risk assessment has been introduced as an examination of safety in the workplace to enable assessments as to whether sufficient precautions have been taken or if more should be done to prevent potential harm. ...

The concept of occupational risk assessment is related to the analysis and prioritization of the hazards arising in a production or service facility and the risks associated with these hazards; risk assessment considers ...