Author:Edwards, ADate:Sep 2009The Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for noise is legislated to be 85 dBA. However, owing to the energy of different frequencies the effect on the ear by sounds of different frequencies is known to vary. Also, there is recent evidence of the ...Read more
Author:Schutte, SDate:Apr 2011Reducing occupational injuries and ill health is a strategic objective of all the stakeholders in the South African mining industry. In order to achieve this objective, it is necessary to provide the safest and healthiest work environment ...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