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Mine operators, supervisors, miners and contractors must take proper precautions before performing a task. They can prevent accidents by conducting a risk assessment before starting new tasks and by controlling hazards they find. Here are some steps to take to conduct a thorough risk assessment:
    SLAM = Stop   Look   Analyze   Manage
    RISKS = Remember  Identify   Share   Know   Safety

    For more information on this - See Narrative
    Below is a list of available materials. These materials are in both Microsoft PowerPoint® and Adobe PDF. You may view, download and/or print this material. To download, right click on the links provided and SAVE TARGET as/SAVE File to your PC. When viewing the Powerpoint links, a window is going to pop up asking whether you want to OPEN or SAVE the file. If you want to view the presentation, opt for OPEN.
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