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3D edge detection seismic attributes used to map potential conduits for water and methane in deep gold mines in the Witwatersrand basin, South Africa

Author: Manzi, MSD ; Durrheim, RJ ; Hein, KAA ; King, N Date: Sep 2012 Inrushes of ground water and the ignition of flammable gases pose risks to workers in deep South African gold mines. Large volumes of water may be stored in solution cavities in dolomitic rocks that overlie the Black Reef (BLR) Formation, ... Read more
Assessment of the ergonomic design of self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) devices for use by women in mining

Author: Pelders, Jodi L ; De Ridder, JH Date: Nov 2019 Increasing numbers of women are entering the South African mining industry (SAMI), but self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) devices might not be suited to female anthropometric dimensions. The aim of this project was to assess the ergonomic ... Read more
Ergonomics

Author: Schutte, PC ; James, JP Date: 2007 Ergonomic surveys are conducted to identify ergonomics-related risk factors in a workplace. The surveys include elementary hazard identification, risk assessment and identification of areas where specialist ergonomics advice is required. This ... Read more
Future needs for improvement of NIHL awareness training and HPD practices in the South African mining industry

Author: Edwards, A ; Khoza, N ; Zungu, L ; Letsoalo, S ; Milanzi, L Date: Aug 2012 The aim of awareness training of mine workers is to ensure that the worker has the knowledge about the risks of noize hazards and the effects on the hearing health and safety of workers. This is to prevent hearing loss and to train them on ... Read more
Future needs for improvement of noise-induced hearing loss awareness training and hearing protection device practices in the South African mining industry

Author: Edwards, AL ; Khoza, N ; Letsoalo, S ; Milanzi, L ; Zungu, L Date: Aug 2012 An investigation of the current practices and policies at various mines of the training practices and the employees’ knowledge of the risks as well as the miner’s use of HPDs was initiated by the Safety in Mining Research Advisory Committee ... Read more
Geometric technique for the kinematic modeling of a 5 DOF redundant manipulator

Author: Makondo, N ; Claassens, J ; Tlale, N ; Braae, M Date: Nov 2012 This paper describes a geometrical method for solving the inverse kinematic (IK) problem of a 5 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) redundant manipulator. A geometric inverse kinematics solution is desirable as it provides complete and simple solutions ... Read more
International frameworks, national problems: mining OHS regulation in South Africa and Australia

Author: Shaw, A ; Blewett, V ; Schutte, S Date: Dec 2011 Effective occupational health and safety (OHS) regulation is a critical foundation for healthy and safe mining, but the nature of the risks and the diversity of the mining industry create particular challenges for OHS regulation and enforcement. ... Read more
Noise-induced hearing loss milestones: Past and future

Author: Edwards, A ; Kritzinger, D Date: 2011 At the 2003 Mine Health and Safety Summit, the milestones for elimination of Noise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the mining industry were agreed on. The first milestone, December 2008, has passed and the next one in 2013 is looming. The study ... Read more
Robots in mining

Author: Green, J Date: 01 Sep 2010 This presentation investigated the hypothesis stating that robots can improve mining safety. Mine safety statistics are analysed, and accident features are discussed. The conclusion is reached that robots have a role to play in improving ... Read more
Socio-demographic contributors to health and safety of mine workers in South Africa

Author: Pelders, Jodi L ; Nelson, G Date: Sep 2019 Mine workers in South Africa face various health and safety risks, and socioeconomic challenges. This study aimed to assess the associations between socio-demographic factors and health, safety and wellness in the South African mining industry. Read more

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