This document discusses ventilation hazards and risks in mines and methods for their control. It identifies potential hazards from gas, dust, spontaneous combustion, frictional ignition, windblast and heat. It recommends mines undertake risk assessments to understand their specific hazards and implement management plans with controls tailored to each identified risk. Controls address issues like gas monitoring, dust suppression, diesel particulate filtration, inspection for spontaneous combustion, minimizing frictional ignition risks, maintaining appliance integrity and training personnel. Effective ventilation management plans that are understood and followed are key to minimizing risks.