1. Mine Health and Safety Council
Presentation of the 2006/ 2007 Annual Report
Date:15/10/2007
Version 2
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2. Vision
A regulatory framework and climate conducive to safe and healthy working conditions for mineworkers and communities affected by mining.
Mission
Facilitate sustained improvement of occupational health and safety at mines through focused research, development of policy advice and effective legislation, and the provision of guidance to achieve best practice and a pervasive culture of health and safety.
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3. CONTENTS OVERVIEW STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Key Issues
PROFILE
STRUCTURE
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESEARCH
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Key Issues
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNANCE
FINANCE COUNCIL REPORT
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4. MINE HEALTH & SAFETY COUNCIL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
PROFILE
COMPOSITION
Tripartite Council
5 government, 5 labour and 5 employer representatives
MANDATE OF THE MHSC
Advise Minister on occupational health and safety;
Review, develop and recommend legislation to the Minister;
Promote health and safety in the mining sector;
Advise on health and safety research;
Liaise with other bodies concerned with health and safety issues.
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5. Minister of Minerals and Energy Stakeholder participation
Mine Health and Safety Council
SIMRAC
MOHAC
MRAC
Input from consultants and advisers
Audit/Risk
Committee
HR/Remuneration
Legislation
Regulations
Standards
Guidelines
Research programme
Communication
Research needs
Levy criteria
Health policy
Research input
Health information
Health regulations
Financial, administration, communication and secretarial support
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6. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Needs: Accident bends
: Occupational exposures and disease
Accident clarifications (fatalities)
Falls of ground } (28%)
Rockburst and Seismicity } (28%)
Transportation systems and machinery – (28%)
General – (44%)
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7. HS RESEARCH PROGRAMME (CONTINUED)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
Silicosis
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Tuberculosis
HIV and AIDS
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8. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 1:Achievement of the Industry Milestones as set at the 2003 Summit
The Issue:
Industry target – Zero fatalities and injuries
Industry target – Elimination of Silicosis
Industry target – Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
MHSC Interventions:
Programmes on rockburst management : R5.8m
Elimination of rockfalls : R1.5m
Transportation and Machinery R8.7m
Programme on Silicosis elimination: R8.7m
Noise and dust baseline: R3.4m
Programme for the elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL): R3.0m
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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9. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 2:Promote and drive legislative review
The Issue:
Developing a strategic legislative agenda
Completing the current legislative programmes
MHSC Interventions
5 regulations and amendments to MHSA were promulgated
9 regulations relating to various mining activities were completed
5 Guidelines for mandatory code of practice for different operations were completed
4 genetic topic outstanding
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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10. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 3:Advice the Minister on mining health and safety issues:
The Issue:
Identify priority issues: Rockburst and Seisimicity
To review the state of health and safety
MHSC Interventions
Rockburst and Seismicity Mini-Indaba held on September 7, 2007
Mini- Indaba report to be submitted to the Minister
5th Biennial Summit for 2007
Theme: Working Together Towards Zero Harm
Summit Report
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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11. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 4: Advice to the Minister on mining health and safety issues: TB, HIV and AIDS
The Issue:
TB continue to be a major challenge and is increasing
HIV prevalence is high in the industry
MHSC Interventions
The HIV and Aids research
A development of performance tool for active case finding for tuberculosis commenced
Thibela TB project
Prevention
The MHSC has been adopting policies that include effective management of OHS risks, pro-active enforcement policies that empower all stakeholders equally, and monitoring and intervention programmes. Outcomes are accomplished by research needs analyses, and legislation and promotion of strategies that are aimed at the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, for implementation by all stakeholders in the mining industry.
OHS Culture
During the period of review, the MHSC has researched and promoted occupational health and safety strategies focused on behavioural interventions in the South African mining industry, and have approved project SIM , ‘Health and safety culture intervention programmes for SA mines’.
It is planned to undertake a project on the ‘Promotion of a OHS culture in the SA mining industry’, based on outcomes of the preceding project.
Capacity
The Council considers within Strategic Goal F, the competency and capacity of resources to ensure the required levels of research capacity, competency training, monitoring of OHS management, development and enforcement of legislation, and governance and skills development.
This includes efforts to increase and maintain the capacity and competency of the Mining Inspectorate, and advising on initiatives to increase the reach and capacity of the Inspectorate by To this end, the DME has established task teams to address organisational structures, employment recruitment and retention, and work practices. The work is planned for completion by July 2005 and results are to be implemented, after approval, by October 2006.
During April 2004, the MHSC had advised the Minister on the effective use of administrative fines by the Inspectorate in order to promote occupational health and safety. MRAC has also reviewed legislatory guidelines to make enforcement effective.
Governance
During this review period, policy issues relating to transparency, accountability and sound management have been vigorously addressed by the MHSC.
Governance policies are twofold: Within the Council, the achievement of efficient corporate management and functioning that includes conformance to statutory frameworks, such as the MHSA and the PFMA. Within the mining sector, efforts to promote effective governance of OHS within the South African mining industry have been accomplished through advice on appropriate policies and legislation.
Compliance
During January 2005, the Inspectorate has developed and published a booklet entitled ‘Guideline for the Enforcement of the Mine Health and Safety Act’ to promote and enforce legislation in terms of the MHSA, and as guidance document to its inspectors.
Reports, guidelines on the regulatory framework and any relevant occupational health and safety compliance information are made available on the MHSC website
The DME websites and Intranet include the following documentation:
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12. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 5:Promote and Facilitate the Development of a Preventative Culture to Drive the Health and Safety Agenda
The Issues:
Develop and implement a promotional strategy for improved health and safety awareness
MHSC Interventions
Policies:
Approval and implementation of a Communications Plan
Written Communications:
Distributions of books, booklets and information resource packages
Distribution of MHSC Newsletters (4000 copies)
Distribution of the Ten Tick Guide on Health and Safety Strategies
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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13. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 6:Promote and facilitate the development of a preventative culture to drive the health and safety agenda
Electronic Communications
Distristribution of more than 800 informative CDs and DVDs
Events:
The MHSC Promoted a culture of Occupation health and safety at the following events:
Mines Safety EXPO, Orkney – 3 November 2006
Noshcon, Sun City – 15/17 November 2006 and
Tripartite HIV and AIDS Summit, Randburg – 21 November 2006
Thibela TB Project Launched by Minister.
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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14. MHSC Safety Achievement Flag
Ultra Deep Gold and Platinum Mines
Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mines (DRD Gold Mines)
Shallow to Deep Gold and Platinum Mines
Fairview Gold Mine
Coal Mines
Greenside Colliery (Anglo Coal, Anglo American)
Other Mines
Assmang Manganese
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15. MHSC Safety Awards Gold mine Coal Mines Other Mines
8 Mines: 1-9 Million Fatality Free Shifts
Platinum Group Metals Mine
21 Mines: 1-5 Million Fatality Free Shifts
Coal Mines
5 Mines: 1-5 Million Fatality Free Shifts
Other Mines
3 Mines: 2-5 Million Fatality Free Shifts
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16. Strategic Objectives: Key Issues
Objective 7:Ensure effective and operation of the MHSC
The Issue:
MHSC to comply with MHSA and other relevant legislation, policies and national and international standards
MHSC Interventions
Consulting Company was appointed in September 2007
Objectives: To review the functioning of MHS
To Propose functions, business process and structure
It is expected that the research outcome will provide detail and guidance on accurate and timeous information and data for the evaluation of OHS performance, to the MHSC and Committees, data and information centres, OHS information centers, the DME, OHS practitioners and representatives, mine management and industry users. Results on this project are expected as from September 2005 until September 2006.
The MHSC has concluded project SIM entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ (Rand Mutual Association), which is available to the mining industry and which was promoted through national and regional workshops to the industry. ( Not complete we are awaiting the final report since Dec 2004)
Screening audiograms performed by the mining industry (including baseline audiograms) will be electronically stored in the Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Repository at Rand Mutual Association through the electronic download of a flat file from the audiometry testing booths at the mines or through their occupational medical surveillance systems. Mines without the ability to download baseline audiograms can submit hard copies to the RMA to be electronically captured on the database.
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17. Governance Qualified Audit by Auditor General
Basis for Qualified Opinion
Accounting system
Property, Plant and Equipment
Useful lives and residual values of assets
Research assets
Fixed assets register
Emphasis of Matters
Fruitless and wasteful expenditure
Governance
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18. Council Financial Report
OPERATING RESULTS 2007 (2006)
Council posted a surplus of R4.4m in 2007(2006: R4.4m) 0%y/y
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Research Account
Levies amounted to R43.1m in (R37.6m) 15% y/y
Research Expenditure amounted to R34.6m in (R29.4m) 18%y/y
Contribution to administration R5.7m in (R5.1m) 12%
Administration Account
State funding amount R4.4m (R4.2m) 5% y/y
Levy funding amount to R5.7m (R5.1m) 12% y/y
Expenditure amounted to R12.8m (R14.5m) – 12% y/y
Administrative Fine Fund
Fines received amounted to R0.6m (R0.6m) 0% y/y
Expenditure amounted to R0.3m (R0.6m) -50%y/y
Review of ops
Levies increased by 10% in line with guidelines
Research expenditure decreased by 23% due to contracts entered into not yet commenced.
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