Guidelines to design the scope of a geotechnical risk assessment for underground mines

Risk assessment has been seen as an important tool in reducing accidents. Use of risk assessment tools also has its significant presence in the underground mining industry in preventing work related hazards. Geotechnical uncertainty however is among the leading cause behind major accidents such as roof collapse, airblast etc., which leads to multiple fatalities and financial loss. Geotechnical risk assessment done at stages as early as mine …