Resources on Mining (coal and other mining) sector

Safety and health in underground coalmines

13 May 2006

This new code, which reflects the many changes in the industry, its workforce, the roles of the competent authorities, employers, workers and their organizations, and on the development of new ILO instruments on occupational safety and health, focuses on the production of coal from underground mines. The original code of practice on safety and health in coalmines was adopted by the Governing Body in 1986. Surface mining is covered by the code of practice, Safety and health in opencast mines (1991). This code of practice is based on principles established in international instruments relevant to the protection of workers' safety and health.
R183 Safety and Health in Mines Recommendation, 1995

22 June 1995

Recommendation concerning Safety and Health in Mines
C176 Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995

22 June 1995

Convention concerning Safety and Health in Mines
(Note: Date of entry into force: 06/05/1998)
Safety and health in opencast mines

01 January 1991

This code applies to any situation or operation involving occupational safety and health aspects in opencast mines, and calls for attention to be paid to them by the competent authorities with responsibility for safety and health and working conditions with regard to opencast mining.