Introduction

Health and Safety in Exploration 2 is one of a series of courses developed from e3 Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration, a guideline developed by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) to help exploration companies continuously improve their social, environmental and health and safety performance and to comprehensively integrate these three aspects into all of their exploration programs around the world. e3 Plus provides the means for members to reduce social and environmental risk to their projects, to benefit local communities and to enable companies to become world leaders in corporate social responsibility performance (CSR).

The intended audience for e3 Plus includes: the exploration sector, local communities, government organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society, academia or any interested party.

Health and Safety in Exploration 2 covers the following principal topics:

• Part 1: General Safety
• Part 2: Survival Situations
• Part 3: Weather and Environmental Risks
• Part 4: Wildlife

Course Content

This course is presented as 18 study sessions, each of approximately 60 minutes study duration, plus four interactive reviews that confirm the viewer's achievement of learning objectives. The total duration of the course is approximately 18 hours. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the general risks and hazards of traversing in mountain, desert and jungle terrain.
2. Discuss the need for knowing your location at all times, the principles of first aid, and search and rescue guidelines.
3. Discuss weather and environmental risks, including lightning, snow, water, wind, cold, heat, sun and altitude.
4. Discuss the risks and hazards associated with wildlife, including bears, other large mammals, reptiles, and insects.

Duration: 18 Hours

Category: Safety

Level: Introductory