Risk Mitigation + Assessment
Improve operational efficiency by proactively managing weather risks. Accurate weather forecasts allow mining companies to implement safety protocol at the right time and avoid costly weather related disruptions.
51% of all mining companies have experienced substantial damage as a result of extreme weather events over the last decade.
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severity - 4 extreme
Flood Risk: Heavy Rain
Advise all employees to exit the mine due to flooding risk. Move equipment from low lying or flood prone area. Ensure run-off areas and drainage is clear.
severity - 3 sever
Postpone Operations: Unhealthy Air Quality
Unhealthy air quality will make working conditions dangerous for employees.
severity - 3 sever
Implement Extreme Heat Protocol: High Temp
Address personnel and machinery risk associated with heat stress - Ensure proper ventilation and cooling systems are working. Provide adequate employee hydration breaks and set up cooling stations. All personnel should have PPE.
severity - 3 sever
Fire Threat: Dry and Hot Conditions
Alert workers in forested areas. Communicate safety protocols to all personnel. Postpone blasting if possible.
severity - 4 extreme
Secure Equipment: Extreme Winds
Secure materials and equipment outdoors and cover items to prevent debris and damage.
severity - 3 sever
Do Not Blast: Heavy Rain Accumulation
Advise all employees to exit the mine due to flooding risk. Move equipment from low lying or flood prone area. Ensure run-off areas and drainage is clear.
severity - 3 sever
Acid Drainage Risk: Wet Conditions
Prep to cover all waste piles. Acid drainage formed by rainwater or snowmelt in contact with mineral deposits can damage nearby ecosystems by polluting streams and destroying wildlife.
severity - 4 extreme
Close Access Roads: Heavy Rain
Avoid driving on access roads. High risk for landslides due to accumulated rain water.
severity - 4 extreme
Seek Shelter: Thunder + Lightning
All staff should seek shelter. Monitor lightning activity, motion, directionality, and speed 15 and 30 minutes into the future, based on distance from the location.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Flood Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. Flash flooding is possible.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Lightning Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. High risk for lightning in the area.