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Many people, collaborators, and companies know GespreObra<\/a> for its connection to the world of safety and health in mining. For this reason, today we will discuss the main risks in open-pit mining and other aspects related to safety and health in this sector. <\/p>\n

Open-Pit Mining<\/h2>\n

Open-pit mines are mining operations whose activity takes place on the surface of the terrain. Open-pit mining is an activity that generates considerable impact on the environment and people, with medium- and long-term consequences. Hence the importance of good practices in this sector by companies and workers. As we have already mentioned, in this article we will focus on the health damage to people who carry out their work in open-pit mining. <\/p>\n

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Risks in Open-Pit Mining<\/h2>\n

In general, mining is an activity carried out in an environment of continuous change in which circumstances such as the absence of natural light, lack of ventilation, etc., may occur. And unfortunately, it continues to be one of the sectors with the highest risk of accidents and occupational diseases. Therefore, it is a sector that requires specific regulations on safety and health, set out in Spain primarily in Royal Decree 863\/1985<\/strong>, General Regulation of Basic Mining Safety Standards.<\/a> On our page dedicated to safety and health in mining<\/strong><\/a>, you will find other reference standards in Spain on this matter. <\/p>\n

Operations in open-pit mining are usually safer than those carried out in underground mines. However, there are certain risks in open-pit mining that must be taken into account. <\/p>\n

Risks in Open-Pit Mining Related to Safety<\/h3>\n

If drill holes are used to break rock, special precautions must be taken during the storage, handling, and use of explosives.<\/p>\n

In the video we can see one of the blasts coordinated by GespreObra at Riotinto Mines, which gives us an idea of the scale that this type of operation can reach and the level of risk in open-pit mining.<\/p>\n