Handbook

Spontaneous combustion is considered one of the core risks in underground coal mines. Similarly, reactive ground provides a similar risk to underground metalliferous mines. Ventilation control forms a significant part of the management plans to control these hazards. Significant incidents have occurred in Australia and overseas that had the potential to cause loss of life. This course will address the causes, incidents and controls required to manage this hazard.  Additionally, case studies and spontaneous management plans will be reviewed. This course is one of the required courses for the statutory appointment of Ventilation Officers in NSW and QLD and the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation (MINE5046).