The primary responsibility of a mine manager is to ensure the safety of workers and maintain a safe working environment.

Extreme temperatures are not typically associated with mining operations.

A ventilation system in a mine serves multiple purposes, including removing harmful gases and dust, maintaining a comfortable working environment, and preventing the buildup of methane gas.

The recommended maximum exposure limit for respirable dust in a mining environment is 2 mg/m³.

The primary purpose of a PPE program in mining is to protect workers from potential hazards.

Ear muffs are not typically used as PPE in mining operations.

The recommended maximum exposure limit for noise in a mining environment is 85 dBA.

A ground control plan in mining serves multiple purposes, including preventing ground collapse and cave-ins, ensuring the stability of underground structures, and minimizing the risk of rock falls.

Timber supports are not typically used as ground support in modern mining operations.

A blasting plan in mining serves multiple purposes, including ensuring the safe and efficient use of explosives, minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries, and optimizing the fragmentation of rock.

Black powder is not typically used as an explosive in modern mining operations.

The recommended maximum exposure limit for silica dust in a mining environment is 0.1 mg/m³.

Dust masks are not typically used as respiratory protection in mining operations.

A tailing dam in mining operations serves multiple purposes, including storing and containing mining waste, preventing environmental contamination, and recovering valuable minerals from waste.

Spoil is not typically considered a type of mining waste.