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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
Climate change governance in the South African mining sector

Author: Mzenda, Venantio M ; De Jongh, D Date: Jul 2012 A high carbon footprint attributed to coal-based electricity; low value-added in mineral exports; regional isolation from its key trading partners; low levels of technological innovation; low levels of climate change mitigation efforts; and ... Read more
Evaluation of diesel particulate matter sampling techniques

Author: Pretorius, CJ ; Grove, T Date: Sep 2011 The study evaluated diesel particulate matter (DPM) sampling methods used in the South African mining industry. The three-piece cassette respirable, open face and stopper sampling methods were compared with the SKC DPM cassette method to find ... Read more
Hearing conservation in the South African mining industry [Notes]

Author: Edwards, A Date: Sep 2010 This paper deals with noise-induced hearing loss protection in the South African mining industry. I deals with several issues, including standards and regulations, medical issues and compensation 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
Living conditions of mine workers from eight mines in South Africa

Author: Pelders, Jodi L ; Nelson, G Date: Apr 2018 Poor living conditions are a consequence of the history of the South African mining industry (SAMI), despite legislation having been implemented to attempt to address this challenge. This paper describes the living conditions of mine workers ... Read more
Macro and micro management of hearing conservation in the South African mining

Author: Edwards, AL ; Franz, RM Date: Mar 2009 Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be prevented, but only by incorporating more proactive and innovative measures into our NIHL-prevention programmes. At present, direct and indirect costs to the mining industry resulting from occupational ... Read more
Mine safety sensors: Test results in a simulated test stope

Author: Dickens, J ; Teleka, Ruth Date: Oct 2013 The South African mining industry is plagued by accidents, the most common of which are rock falls. In order to carry out its mandate of improving the quality of life of South African citizens, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research ... Read more
Report on observations and suggestions arising out of a visit to the gold mining industry in South Africa

Author: Reed, JJ Date: Feb 1968 Following a visit to the South African mining industry and the Chambers Research Organization, the author has presented a number of observations on various aspects of mining and mining research in the Republic. These observations relate ... Read more
Riding the perfect storm facing the mining sector

Author: Singh, Navin Date: Jun 2016 The South African mining industry has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy for more than a century. Changes in legislation for mining operating licences, stricter health and safety targets, and stronger focus on reducing ... Read more
Shift cycles and fatigue in the South African mining industry

Author: Pelders, Jodi L ; Nelson, G ; Magweregwede, Fleckson Date: Oct 2019 Shift work and fatigue are health and safety risks in industry. The aim of this research was to assess contributors to fatigue of workers in the South African mining industry (SAMI), including shift cycles, commuting times and lifestyle ... Read more

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