The course aims to introduce the students to the basic principles of Occupational
Health & Safety, emphasis placed on the Extractive Industry, Mines and Quarries,
and the Metallurgical Industries, i.e. covers the whole Raw Materials Life Cycle. The
course is organized in separate thematic sections that allow the student
▪ to get familiarized with the prevailing Health & Safety Legal framework in
Greece and EU,
▪ to recognize the importance of Occupational Risk Assessment for the
identification of prevention and mitigation measures and their incorporation
in the design and operation of productive activities
▪ to define and apply the suitable indicators for monitoring safety at work
A significant part of the course relates to training the students in the analysis and
synthesis of literature data for the preparation and presentation of reports on selected
topics related to Health and Safety in the Mining and Metallurgical Industry.
▪ Introduction-Basic Concepts- Terminology-Legal Framework- Εισαγωγή –
Safety Indicators Occupational Safety Statistics in Greek and EU Level- Data
for the Mining and Quarry Sector- Metallurgical Industry-Construction sector
▪ Common Industrial Risks- -Chemical Risks-Prevention and Mitigation
measures
▪ Explosion Risks- Fires- Prevention and Mitigation measures
▪ Occupational Risk Assessment- Legal framework, Case studies
▪ Regulations of Mining and Quarrying Works, (RMQW) & Specific topics on
Explosives
▪ Extractive Waste Management, Legal framework, Classification- Causes of
Failure of Extractive Waste Management Facilities-Prevention and Mitigation
measures.
▪ SEVESO Directive –Safety Report
▪ Health & Safety Plans, (HSP), Health& Safety Files, (HSF), Legal framework,
Case studies
▪ Case studies – Tests – Presentations of Students Reports.
▪ Lectures of H&S experts from the Industry and Competent authorities.
During the semester and in parallel with the lectures of the specific thematic sections
the students have the option to conduct three reports that are submitted within the
course progress. The 1st report refers to Safety Statistics and Accidents Analysis, the
2nd report covers sections of the Regulations of Mining and Quarrying Works,
whereas the 3nd report covers issues related to Extractive Waste Management or
Major Industrial Accidents-SEVESO facilities. The reports are submitted in Word &
Power Point formats and are presented in class, physical or virtual.
- Teacher: Κατερίνα Αδάμ
- Teacher: Γεώργιος Παναγιώτου
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, a significant part of which is the preparation and presentation of the relevant assignments described in the Assessment section, the student will be able to: • understand the basic concepts of Safety at Work, • know the basic methodological tools for Occupational Risk Assessment • understand the basic sources of risk in Mining and Metallurgical Operations • know and utilize the basic sources of information on the Greek, European and International Institutional Framework on H&S issues, with emphasis on the mining and processing of Mineral Raw Materials sector. • search for and synthesize primary and statistical data on Safety at Work issues • recognize the importance of prevention, monitoring and continuous improvement of implemented measures to achieve a safe working environment.