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Ore Pass, Draw Point and Tip Management Safety

Focuses on the hazards of ore passes, draw points and tipping points where run of mine material is transferred underground and on surface. Delegates learn hang up and run of muck management, water and mud rush risks, barricading and safe tipping practices used across Southern African mines. The course targets the serious injury risks associated with material transfer points.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe ore pass, draw point and tip hazards and failure modes.
  • Manage hang ups and blockages using safe clearing methods.
  • Control the risks of mud rush, water and uncontrolled run of muck.
  • Apply barricading, grizzly and access controls at transfer points.
  • Direct safe tipping and dumping of material and vehicles.
  • Monitor and report deteriorating transfer point conditions.

Course outline

  1. 01Transfer point hazards and failures
  2. 02Ore pass and draw point operation
  3. 03Hang up and blockage clearing
  4. 04Mud rush and water inrush control
  5. 05Barricading, grizzlies and access control
  6. 06Safe tipping and dumping practices
  7. 07Inspection and condition reporting

Who should attend

This course is aimed at loader and truck operators, draw point crews, tip attendants and supervisors managing material transfer points.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Online2US$900
23 to 24 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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