Step-by-step business journeys

Set up a coal mining operation

A step-by-step path through the regulations for coal and lignite extraction in Great Britain. Start by identifying which rules apply, work through the universal workplace duties (including the heavy COSHH, PUWER and manual handling obligations), then cover the mining-specific licensing, safety and environmental regimes, and finish with the compliance checklist.

Set up a metal ore mining business

Learning path for metal ore mining businesses — iron, copper, tin, lead, zinc, tungsten, uranium and thorium. Work out which regulations apply, put a safe mine in place, get the permits and consents you need, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

Set up a mining support service business

Learning path for mining support service businesses — drilling, well services, site preparation, pumping and draining for mining and petroleum operators. Work out which regulations apply, put your workplace foundations in place, meet your worksite compliance duties, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

Set up a quarrying and mining business

Learning path for quarrying and mining businesses — stone, sand, gravel, clay, salt, peat and chemical minerals. Work out which regulations apply, put a safe quarry in place, get the permits and consents you need, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.