1 MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN Nape Mojapelo Deputy Chief Inspector of Mines
Dec 24, 2015
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MINE HEALTH AND MINE HEALTH AND SAFETYSAFETY
STRATEGIC PLAN
Nape MojapeloDeputy Chief Inspector of Mines
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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATIONOUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
BackgroundSafety and Health PerformanceOHS StructuresMHSI Objectives, 2005-2008BudgetCurrent InquiriesConclusions
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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Current practice breaks with past practiceThe Constitution enshrines values and goalsMining is central to the economyMining practice important: Training, HSE Leon Commission
New approach, new law, new institutionsSector Education and Training Authorities
New approach to vocational trainingAspect of new education policy
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LEON COMMISSION AND LEON COMMISSION AND TRAININGTRAINING
No common language / low formal education levels is an HRD and OHS problemCommunication in Fanagalo unsatisfactoryRecommended
Basic education and training in EnglishTraining schemes to include OHSExtend and expand induction trainingRetraining and re-evaluation for current workforce in workplaceComprehensive training/ refresher training for mine officials Focus training on areas of greatest risk initially
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THE MQA AND TRAININGTHE MQA AND TRAINING
Development and transformation of the mining industry A safe, healthy, productive and competitive industry Access to quality education and training for all for full participation in work and life Redress of past inequities in education and trainingPromote multilingualism
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MHSI MHSI MHSI MHSI
Key Focus Areas
Hazards emanating from mining which impact on public healthFatalities, injuries and occupational diseases relating to mining.
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MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTACT
TripartismRisk AssessmentEnablingPromotion, Advice and EnforcementBalance performance based standards with guidance
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SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE
Industry employs ±450 000 peoples246 deaths in 2004 from 270 in 2003 (rate 0.56 pr 1000 employees)(13.85% decrease from 2003)Gold and Platinum-deep level mining accidents remains a challenge (gold rate 0.62; platinum 0.46)Coal safety performance is at 0.42 per 1000 employees (10.64% decrease from 2003)Occupational health remains a challenge, outcomes and data.
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SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, FATALITIESFATALITIES SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, FATALITIESFATALITIES
Rates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at workRates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at work
2001 2002 2003 2004 (provisional)
Labour Fatalities
Fat. Rates
Labour Fatalities
Fat. Rates
Labour Fatalities
Fat. Rates
Labour Fatalities
Fat. Rates
Coal 49 538 19 0.38 45 944 20 0.44 48 960 23 0.47 47 567 20 0.23
Gold 183 680 182 0.99 179 579 172 0.96 181 810 149 0.82 176 833 110 0.62
Diamonds
15 713 11 0.70 16 167 26 1.61 17 809 15 0.84 18 624 14 0.75
Copper 3 909 2 0.51 4 888 1 0.20 4 645 2 0.43 4 187 2 0.48
Chrome 4 937 2 0.41 5 275 4 0.76 5 650 2 0.35 6 597 16 2.43
Iron Ore 5 056 2 0.40 5 331 2 0.38 6 339 1 0.16 7 239 1 0.14
Granite DS
2 287 2 0.87 3 120 1 0.32 3 821 0 0.00 2 446 2 0.82
Limestone
2 693 5 1.86 3 482 1 0.29 3 482 0 0.00 3 406 3 0.88
Platinum 89 008 49 0.55 93 909 53 0.56 111 745 58 0.52 140 287 64 0.46
Clay 7 502 5 0.67 7 507 2 0.27 8 030 0 0.00 10 208 3 0.29
Other Mines
18 792 9 0.48 22 078 8 0.36 24 369 20 0.82 24 218 11 0.45
Total 383 115 288 0.75 387 280 290 0.75 416 660 270 0.65 441 612 246 0.56
* Gold, Platinum, Coal and Chrome Labour Figures = Average Jan-June2004Please note that the rates may change somewhat when the official average labour figures for the period Jan-Dec 2004 become available
* Gold, Platinum, Coal and Chrome Labour Figures = Average Jan-June2004Please note that the rates may change somewhat when the official average labour figures for the period Jan-Dec 2004 become available
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SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, INJURIESINJURIES SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, INJURIESINJURIES
Rates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at workRates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at work
2001 2002 2003 2004 (provisional)
Labour Fatalities
Injury. Rates
Labour Fatalities
Injury Rates
Labour Fatalities
Injury. Rates
Labour Fatalities
Injury Rates
Coal 49 538 170 3.43 45 944 161 3.50 48 960 188 3.84 47 567 187 3.93
Gold 183 680 3 374 18.37 179 579 3 288 18.31 181 810 3 079 16.94 176 833 2 861 16.18
Diamonds 15 713 142 9.04 16 167 84 5.20 17 809 61 3.43 18 624 65 3.49
Copper 3 909 18 4.60 4 888 28 5.73 4 645 10 2.15 4 187 18 4.30
Chrome 4 937 38 7.70 5 275 34 6.45 5 650 35 6.19 6 597 61 9.25
Iron Ore 5 056 36 7.12 5 331 40 7.50 6 339 26 4.10 7 239 23 3.18
Granite DS
2 287 20 8.75 3 120 16 5.13 3 821 12 3.14 2 446 11 4.50
Limestone 2 693 32 11.88 3 482 22 6.32 3 482 21 6.03 3 406 17 4.99
Platinum 89 008 797 8.95 93 909 659 7.02 111 745 738 6.60 140 287 892 6.36
Clay 7 502 24 3.20 7 507 35 4.66 8 030 26 3.24 10 208 36 3.53
Other Mines
18 792 77 4.10 22 078 94 4.26 24 369 105 4.31 24 218 83 3.43
Total 383 115 4 728 12.34 387 280 4 461 11.52 416 660 4 301 10.32 441 612 4 254 9.63
* Gold, Platinum, Coal and Chrome Labour Figures = Average Jan-June2004Please note that the rates may change somewhat when the official average labour figures for the period Jan-Dec 2004 become available
* Gold, Platinum, Coal and Chrome Labour Figures = Average Jan-June2004Please note that the rates may change somewhat when the official average labour figures for the period Jan-Dec 2004 become available
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SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE RSA
Fatality rates 1994 - 2004
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Gold 1.08 1.27 1.04 0.95 1.08 0.98 0.91 0.99 0.96 0.82 0.62
Platinum 0.51 0.58 0.61 0.66 0.54 0.45 0.51 0.55 0.56 0.52 0.46
Coal 0.96 0.53 0.75 0.72 0.73 0.51 0.54 0.38 0.44 0.47 0.42
Other 1.03 0.7 1.04 0.8 0.5 0.61 0.59 0.62 0.66 0.51 0.68
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04
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SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE
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Injury rates 1994 - 2004
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Gold 20 19.13 19.56 19.53 19.87 19.9 18.62 18.37 18.31 16.94 16.18
Platinum 5.49 10.55 12.17 9.42 9.6 8.9 7.12 8.95 7.02 6.6 6.36
Coal 4.26 4 4.77 4.88 4.43 3.78 3.7 3.43 3.5 3.84 3.93
Other 12.2 7 5.9 6.5 6.7 5.5 5.6 6.4 5.2 3.9 4.08
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04
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GOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCE
Collieries: Dorstfontein Coal Mine
Other Mines: Holcim Cement Ulco
Shallow Gold/Platinum Mines: Sheba Gold Mine
Ultra Deep Gold/Platinum Mines: Target Gold Mine
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POOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERS
Collieries: Springlake Colliery, Arthur Taylor Opencast, Matla3, Kleinkopje, Secunda Colliery
Other Mines: Star Diamonds, De Beers: Premier Diamond Mine, Consolidated Murchison, Dilokongh Chrome, Helam Diamonds, Bayer Chrome
Shallow Gold/Platinum Mines: Lebowa Platinum Mine, Messina Platinum Mine, Western Platinum, RPM: Waterval, RPM: Rustenburg East, RPM: Base Metal Refiiners
Ultra Deep Gold/Platinum Mines: Bambanani East, Bambanani Wesxt, Tautona
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
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Silicosis rate per 1000 autopsies
1975
1976
1977
1978
1999
1980
1981
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1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
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19931994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
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Silicosis diagnosed at autopsy
Source: NIOH Pathology Division Autopsy Database
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
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Tuberculosis diagnosed at autopsy
Source: NIOH Pathology Division Autopsy Database
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NIHL COMPENSATION - Rand MutualNIHL COMPENSATION - Rand Mutual
Year No. of Persons
Compensation Paid
1998 5395 R 68 113 616
1999 6106 R 72 321 385
2000 4965 R 65 004 865
2001 5654 R 88 259 410
2002 14457 R102 308 555
2003 7241 R 52 213 637
Source: Rand Mutual
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Compensation Costs - Lung Disease per Commoditity
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R 40
R 60
R 80
R 100
R 120
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Gold R 30,010,586 R 49,118,250 R 82,688,962 R 104,503,625 R 54,471,353 R 59,273,643
Coal R 1,563,620 R 1,933,049 R 3,291,205 R 2,154,813 R 1,594,567
Platinum R 757,678 R 2,677,702 R 2,503,997 R 2,013,757 R 2,342,372
Asbestos R 9,915,686 R 25,537,254 R 24,182,501 R 4,089,912 R 12,432,513
Other Mines R 3,840,946 R 9,069,765 R 8,115,003 R 4,221,994 R 3,353,142
Total R 44,615,068 R 65,196,180 R 121,906,732 R 142,596,331 R 66,951,828 R 78,996,237
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Source: CCOD
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OHSOHS STRUCTURES STRUCTURES
Minister:Minerals and Energy
Mine Health and Safety Council
Mining Regulations
Advisory Committee
(MRAC)
Safety in Mines
Advisory Committee (SIMRAC)
Mining Occupational
Health Advisory Committee (MOHAC)
MQA
IMPLEMENTATION: MHSI
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MINING QUALIFICATIONS MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITYAUTHORITY
Mining Qualifications Authority
(Sector Education and Training Authority)
Education& Training
Quality Assurance
Learnerships Standard Generating
Body
Sector Skills Plan
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RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES
MHSC: Overall policy and regulation, research agenda, co-ordination, promotion of OHSMRAC: Regulatory changes, draft legislationSIMRAC: Research priorities, managementMOHAC: health policy and regulationMQA: education and training standards and qualificationsMHSI: Regulation (enforcement, advice, promotion)
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PROMOTION OF MINE PROMOTION OF MINE SAFETY AND HEALTHSAFETY AND HEALTH
Economic Classification
R Thousand 2001/02
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08
Current payments 68 037 80 099 82 113 96 201 103 768 112 101 118 691
Compensation of employees
49 944 55 435 64 287 70 539 81 553 88 186 93394
Goods and Services 18 093 24 664 17 826 25 662 22 215 23 915 25 297
Transfer and subsidies to:
504 183 4 419 3 992 4 396 4 667 4 900
Payments for capita l assets
688 973 712 340 372 394 413
Total 69 229 81 255 87 244 100 533 108 536 117 162 124 004
Details of transfer and subsidies:
Mine Health and Safety Council
- - 1 238 3 816 4 199 4 452 4 674
Total departmental agencies and accounts
- - 4 238 3 816 4 199 4 452 4 674
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)2005- 2008(MHSI)2005- 2008
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)2005- 2008(MHSI)2005- 2008
Objectives:1. Actively Contribute to Sustainable
Development1.1 Reduce the impact on public health
and environment1.2 Specific initiatives Occupational
Health and Safety Problems1.3 Hazards at source
2. Redress Past Imbalances and Bridging the Gap between the First and Second Economies2.1 De-racialisation of minerals and
energy sectors2.2 Human Resource development and
poverty alleviation
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)Objectives:
3. Implement Minerals and Energy Economic Policies and Legislation3.1Alignment of State owned enterprises
4. Govern the Minerals and Energy Sector to be Healthier, Cleaner and Safer4.1 Cleaner, healthier and safer sectors4.2 Govern the mining sector4.3 Research and development programmes
4.4Harmonisation of legislation
4.5Contribution to international policies and compliance with international obligations
4.6Promotional activities
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
5. Review and Develop Appropriate Structures, Processes, Systems and Skills as well as the Maintenance thereof
5.1 Unqualified Audit Report
5.2 Alignment of processes, structures and systems to achieve objectives and mandates
5.3 Develop and retain appropriate skills
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
1. Actively Contribute to Sustainable Development
1.1 Reduce the impact on public health and environment
1.2 Specific initiatives Occupational Health and Safety Problems
1.3 Hazards at source
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
Inspect and audit rehabilitation sitesDevelop and issue special instructions regarding:
Mine waterSingle outletsCriminal MiningBurning coal mines
Input to authorisation processes of EMP’s, townships
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
2. Redress Past Imbalances and Bridging the Gap between the Fist and Second Economies2.1 De-racialisation of minerals and energy sectors
2.2 Human Resource development and poverty alleviation
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TRAINING PRIORITIESTRAINING PRIORITIES
Health and safety skillsMechanical engineering skillsRock engineering skillsElectrical engineering skillsMetallurgical skillsUnderground hard rock skillsRisk assessment skillsTeam-building, management and supervisory skillsSurface mining skillsMulti-skillingAdult basic education
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TRAINING CHALLENGESTRAINING CHALLENGES
70% workers have NQF 1 (now 48%)Prioritise youth80 000 under 30 years in learnershipLearnership target for sector 2005, 7 000 (now 4 049)50% of learners employed within 6 months of completed trainingSpend 100% of NSF grants (R15 m of R58m spent)Demonstrate contributions to productivity in 40% of companiesSkills development in 20% of small businessAchieve EE – refer population demographics
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Numeracy and literacy for all by 2009 (currently 48%)HDSAs in management 40%Women in mining 10% (currently 3%)Mining community and rural area developmentImproved housing standards (hostels upgrades,
family housing, home ownership)Procurement from HDSA owned companiesHDSA ownership – 26% in 10 yearsBeneficiation
MINING CHARTERMINING CHARTER
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Executive Preparation Programme 96 Registered and 54 Completed
Graduate Development Programme 116Bursaries 196 have received assistanceTraining in indigenous jewellery making 620 have
been trainedTraining of small–scale miners 1874 completed
training courseWorkshops promoting women in mining 1100
already attendedTraining of Ex-mineworkers 3 876Learnerships Registered 2062Learnerships Completed 228Skills Programmes 47 084
CURRENT INITIATIVESCURRENT INITIATIVES
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
3.Implement Minerals and Energy Economic Policies and Legislation
3.1 Alignment of State owned enterprises
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ISSUESISSUES
Co-ordination between OHS and training developments Consider mining sector needs in fullConsider effect of exemptions to OHS lawUncertainty and confusion associated with large scale change Manage expectationsExplore “unintended” consequences
Legal operations became illegalDealing with unauthorised institutions
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INDUSTRY COMMITMENTSINDUSTRY COMMITMENTSElimination of Silicosis
By 2008, 95% of exposure measurement for respirable crystalline silica < of 0,1mg/m3 OEL.From 2013, no new cases of silicosis amongst previously unexposed individuals.
Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
From 2008 hearing loss greater than 10% amongst occupationally exposed individuals.By 2013 total noise emitted by all equipment in any workplace > 110dB(A).
Occupational Accident and injury rates
For the gold sector 5% decrease per annum and for the others a 2% decrease.
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REGULATORY CHALLENGESREGULATORY CHALLENGES
Balance guidance and outcomes statements (small and large operators)Artisanal miner and informal sector needs Adapt the stakeholder model to meet needsConsistency between OHS public health and environment policySustainable development and precautionKeeping pace with regional / international developmentsTraining Inspectors Enforceability of new regulations
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
4.Govern the Minerals an Energy Sectors to be Healthier, Cleaner and Safer
4.1 Cleaner, healthier and safer sectors
4.2 Govern the mining sector
4.3 Research and development programmes
4.4 Harmonisation of legislation
4.5 Contribution to international policies and compliance with international obligations
4.6 Promotional activities
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OHS ISSUESOHS ISSUESOHS ISSUESOHS ISSUES
Culture Change – values, systems, new methodologies e.g. behavioural safetyImproved management systems and new technologies:
Rockfalls and rockburtstsFires and explosionMachinery and transport systemsPhysical hazards: noise and vibrationAirborne pollutants and diseases
Job uncertainties impact on OHS and on MHSI work
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
Limited impact on OH for decadesNew responsibilities – Leon and MHSAShortage of OH skillsEvident need to bring HDSA’s into the field
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MHSI ENFORCEMENTMHSI ENFORCEMENT
InspectionsPlanned 15 334 (2003/ 2004)Achieved 14 635(95%)Planned 12 940 (2004/ 2005)Achieved 12 342 (95%)
AuditsPlanned 6 248 (2003/ 2004)Achieved 8 391(134%)Planned 4 190 (2004/ 2005)Achieved 3 464 (83%)
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
OBJECTIVES:
5. Review and Develop Appropriate Structures, Processes, Systems and Skills as well as the Maintenance thereof
5.1 Unqualified Audit Report
5.2 Alignment of processes, structures and systems to achieve objectives and mandates
5.3 Develop and retain appropriate skills
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
The restructuring of the MHSI is based on:Refocusing organisational structureImplementing a separate legal identity;
Key Strategies
Focused Management and Service Deliver
Health and Safety Environment Managed
Staff Retention and RecruitmentDiversity ManagementDecentralisation of Responsibility
and Accountability
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
MHSI
Environment*Low Morale
*Staffing Profile*Centralised Control
*Role Focus*Working Practices
Industry ResourcingEnvironment*Competitiveness*Qualifications &
Experience*Remuneration
*Retention
IndustryEnvironment
*Mine Profile/Risks*New Developments &
Rationalization*Other& Small Mine
*LocationBusiness ModelRole
StrategyStructure
Funding ManagementHRD and its Management
LegislativeEnvironment*Purpose & Focus
*Process*Flexibility
*Committee Structure
& Effectiveness*Legal Enforcement
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
CurrentStatus
“Urgent Transition”
“SustainedTransition”
National PublicEntity
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
TO BEAS IS
StructureRecruitment &RetentionLearnershipsRisk ManagementMIS
Skills AcquistionWork Practices/ITBusiness ModelStaffing ModelCareer Management
Notes :Phase 1 – 2ndst quarter 2005 Phase 2 – end of 2005
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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)
Current training initiativesJustice training courseEstablishing learnerships within MQAPlacing Bursars in formal learnershipsInitiative to establish formal training programme for inspectorsSupport initiative within MHSC to develop scarce skills within research programmes
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NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE PLATINUM MINEPLATINUM MINE
Northam Zondereinde Platinum Mine9 employees diedInhalation of poisonous gasesJoint inquest/ inquiryUpgraded fire extinguishing system
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HERNIC FERROCHROME HERNIC FERROCHROME MAROELABULT MINEMAROELABULT MINE
Hernic Ferrochrome Maroelabult MineInundation by mud and waterReviewed water control processesJoint inquest/ inquiry7 employees diedIntensified the monitoring of orepasses
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HARMONY FREE STATE HARMONY FREE STATE OPERATIONS 2#OPERATIONS 2#
Harmony Free State Operations 2 Shaft
4 employees died
Seismic event caused extensive fall of ground
Preparing for inquiry
All work in area has been stopped risk assessment currently underway
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DRD HARTEBEESTFONTEINDRD HARTEBEESTFONTEIN
DRD Hartebeestfontein
1 employee died
Very large seismic event (5.3 on Richter scale)
Shaft structures suffered extensive damage
In process of establishing an Expert Investigation panel
Viability of remnant extraction at depth
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MANGANISMMANGANISM
Manganese PoisoningThe study results were negative;No linkage between Manganese exposures and health impacts;Largest studies undertaken in the worldConducted by UCT with support from institutions in Sweden and USA