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Training
A single standard safety induction model can save mining houses millions in annual onboarding costs
As one of the most dangerous industries in the world, it is for good reason that there are strict health and safety protocols in …
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Personal Protective Equipment
Honouring women in industry during Women’s Month starts with addressing the PPE gender gap
The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to undermining efforts to …
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Vehicle Fitness
New Bridgestone appointment aims to accelerate shift to services focus in mining sector
Bridgestone Southern Africa has appointed Carl Martins as Executive Manager: Mining Services with effect from 01 July 2022. Carl has fulfilled various roles in …
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Legal / Labour / Finance
Lifting mining sector SMMEs out of the single industry dependency trap with ESD initiatives
While Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) has played a critical role in the development of many Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), dependency on …
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Equipment / Tools
Preventative infrastructure maintenance is key to saving costs and driving safety in smelting and processing sector
Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy, with the country currently ranked fifth in the world in terms of mining contribution to …
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Along with ventilation, mine cooling is an integral part of any mining operation, as it is central to creating a suitable climate for miners …
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FallPersonal Protective Equipment
Harnessing safety for success: protecting women working at heights
Conventional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is traditionally designed with the male anatomy in mind, as industries that required PPE on the job were largely …
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Legal / Labour / Finance
Driving gender equality in the mining sector requires changing mindsets and challenging stereotypes
Mining has historically been a highly male-dominated industry, and despite a growing movement toward diversity and inclusion, women are dramatically underrepresented within the sector …
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General
Adapting mandatory training to the digital age is critical to ensuring ongoing mine safety in the pandemic
Ongoing training is critical to ensuring the health and safety of all workers in a mining environment. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic requiring social …
