Mining operations involve complex equipment, hazardous materials, remote locations, and regulatory oversight from multiple agencies. Management of Change (MOC) software ensures that operational changes are properly evaluated for safety and compliance before implementation - critical in an industry where unmanaged change can have severe consequences.
Mining-Specific Regulatory Compliance
MSHA Compliance
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces safety standards specific to surface and underground mining operations. MOC software ensures that changes to mining processes, equipment, ventilation systems, and safety procedures are formally evaluated against MSHA requirements before implementation, with complete documentation for inspections.
OSHA, EPA, and Land Management Agencies
Mining companies must also comply with OSHA general industry standards, EPA environmental regulations, BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land use requirements, and USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) water and wetlands permits. MOC software provides a centralized system for tracking compliance across all applicable regulatory frameworks.
Types of Mining Changes Tracked
Operations and Extraction
Track changes to mining methods, extraction processes, ore processing procedures, blasting plans, drilling operations, and production schedules. Ensure every modification is evaluated for safety, environmental, and regulatory implications before execution.
Equipment and Infrastructure
Manage changes to heavy equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, mills, ventilation systems, dewatering infrastructure, and electrical systems. MOC software links equipment changes to maintenance schedules and safety protocols that may need updating.
Environmental and Safety
Track modifications to tailings management, waste disposal, water management, dust suppression, SPCC plans, air emissions controls, and reclamation activities. Ensure environmental changes are reviewed for permit compliance and community impact.
Personnel and Contractors
Manage changes to workforce assignments, shift structures, contractor qualifications, safety training requirements, and emergency response roles. Mining operations often have high personnel turnover, making formal change tracking essential for maintaining safety competency.
Remote Site Accessibility
Mobile App for Field Use
Mining operations frequently occur at remote locations with limited connectivity. The Ecesis mobile app allows mine personnel to submit, review, and approve change requests directly from the pit, processing plant, or underground workings - with or without internet service. Changes are documented at the point of work rather than waiting for office access.
Emergency Preparedness Integration
Mine Emergency Response
Changes to mine operations can directly impact emergency preparedness - affecting evacuation routes, refuge chamber locations, communication systems, and rescue equipment access. MOC software ensures these impacts are evaluated and emergency plans updated before changes are implemented.
Ecesis EHS Software Solutions
MOC Software
Streamline change reviews and approvals
Compliance Obligations
Track regulatory requirements and deadlines
Audits & Inspections
Schedule and conduct compliance audits
Incident Management
Report, investigate, and track incidents
Training Management
Track employee training and competency
Document Management
Centralized document storage and control
