July 2009, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
This guide is an information resource for conducting Occupational Health Risk Assessments (HRAs). It is intended for mining and metals managers and advisors who are responsible for ensuring the occupational health and wellbeing of employees and third party contractors. Though the guidance focuses on the occupational heath risks to employees and contractors in a mining and metals operation it is important to note that these risks can also affect the wider community living around that operation.
The aim of occupational HRAs is to systematically and proactively identify health hazards in the workplace, assess their potential risks to health and determine appropriate control measures to protect the health and wellbeing of workers. The HRA process is a partnership between occupational health advisors, occupational / industrial hygiene advisors, managers and operational staff with each -depending on the circumstances- using their knowledge, experience and skills to support the HRA process.
