The scope of these mineral exploration audit documents cover the occupational safety and health standards associated with the management of mineral exploration, including drilling both remotely and on an existing mine site. It does not cover the environmental standards that also apply to exploration operations.
The three mineral exploration audit documents cover:
- overall safety and health management systems (Part 1)
- how these management systems are implemented on site and for operational activities in general (Part 2)
- drilling and other field activities in particular (Part 3).