Manage mine ventilation

Description

Monitor, audit and manage the air quality of the mine. Monitor the ventilation equipment. Manage air sampling equipment designed to identify toxic gases, and provide advice and direction on how to remove them, e.g. by installing ventilation fans.

Alternative labels

mine ventilation management
ventilation management in mines
managing of mine ventilation
maintaining mine air quality
mine air quality maintenance
managing mine ventilation
ventilation management in mine
management of mine ventilation
maintenance of mine air quality
maintain mine air quality

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Manage mine ventilation is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Mine ventilation engineer: Mine ventilation engineers design and manage systems and equipment to ensure fresh air supply and air circulation in underground mines and the timely removal of noxious gases. They co-ordinate ventilation system design with mine management, mine safety engineer and mine planning engineer.

Optional skill

Manage mine ventilation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Manage mine ventilation – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022