Jim Knowles Group

Mark has over 25 year experience as a Mines Deputy and Mines Rescue Team Member in underground coal mining in NSW. He has worked at different mines in the Western and Northern districts as well as Queensland and has been involved in the development of a number of mine safety systems. He has also trained new mining personnel in safe production systems and was a representative on a colliery safety committee.

Mark has worked for the Jim Knowles Group for three years as an underground Health and Safety Management Systems auditor and as an OHS trainer.

PRINCIPAL SERVICES

Training

Face to face training
Training programs such as the ‘Take Five’ program
OHS Management Systems auditing
Induction Training

PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS

Mechanical Engineering Certificate
Third Class Certificate of Competency in Mining – (No 5954)
Mines Rescue Certificate –(No 2418)
Preparation Certificate
Geotechnical Principles for Deputies – ACIRL.
Job Safety Analysis. – MINERISK.
Confined Space Training. Mines Rescue Service.
Train the Workplace Trainer Category 4
Emergency Awareness Certificate, Mines Rescue Service.
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. NSW WorkCover.
Work Place Risk Assessment and Control. ALARA.

News

Did you know?

From 1 July 2007 all contractors in NSW are required by law to have a Contractor Safety and Health Management program. It will also be a requirement from all of the major mining companies that contractors health and safety programs meet an acceptable standard.

As a result of this the Jim Knowles Group and Mine Resilience Australia P/L have developed the content th May of a on-line training course with the support of the NSW Minerals Council, Coal Services Health and Safety Trust, Australian Institute of Quarrying Education Foundation and the University of Newcastle.

Major mining companies in Australia including Centennial, Xstrata, Anglo, BHP, Hansons and Rocla have given their support to this project.

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Updated 29th May 2009