Mining experts in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) protection conducted two seminars for Chinese experts and management for safety at work of Kailuan Coal Group on-site in China in December 2013. Kailuan is updating knowledge in order to decrease accident risks in the company. The exchange of experiences is becoming more and more important in this context. The seminars lasted five days each and included various issues presented by the HSE experts such as fire and explosion protection, technical dust suppression, mine ventilation and accidental black spots in drivage roadheading as well as in coal winning and logistics.

The seminars also presented modern methods of teamwork and devices.

Dieter Mantwill, Head of HSE Protection explains how the project developed: “We enjoy a very good reputation thanks to our long-time experience nationally and internationally. Thus we not only cooperate with Chinese but also with Russian and Vietnamese mining companies.”

RAG Mining Solutions warns “activities in foreign countries are only successful when you consider the present law as well as the local culture and mindset of the people when knowledge and experiences from the German mining industry are communicated.”

The attendance of Wenjie Chang, Director of Safety at Work at Kailuan Coal Group at the seminar for managers was particularly important. He appreciated both the content and the method of instruction and showed interest in attending further seminars taking place in 2014.