US Coal Companies Are Under a Higher Level of Scrutiny

question 17

Essay

U.S. coal companies are under a higher level of scrutiny because of injuries and deaths associated with mine operations in recent years. Coal companies encounter major process risks associated the extraction of coal from the ground. For each of the risks listed, identify controls for each process risk and possible performance measures that might signal control effectiveness or the level of residual risk.

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Definitions:

Stopping Bullying

The process of identifying, preventing, and addressing aggressive behavior among children and adults in various settings.

School Culture

The beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that shape and influence every aspect of how a school functions, but the term also encompasses more concrete issues such as the physical and emotional safety of students, the orderliness of classrooms and public spaces, and the degree to which a school embraces and celebrates racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity.

Bullying

involves unwanted aggressive behavior by another individual or group, often repeated over time, aiming to intimidate or coerce.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

A strict enforcement policy with predetermined punishments for certain offenses, without allowance for discretion or consideration of circumstances.