Author:Cauda, EG; Drake, P; Lee, T; Pretorius, CDate:Aug 2014Exposure to crystalline silica in the mining industry around the world is a recognized occupational hazard and miners have the highest rate of silicosis related mortality of any industry. Mining operators are limited in assessing and monitoring ...Read more
Author:Pretorius, CDate:Oct 2012This presentation discusses the work on lung disease silicosis and other work conducted by the human factors group as well as the services offered by the laboratory.Read more
Author:Pretorius, CDate:May 2010In view of the international drive to eliminate silicosis, it is critical that reliable and consistent results are obtained from respirable dust sampling and analysis so that effective control measures can be implemented on mines. Two locally ...Read more