1. Communities of Practice for the eager Adoption of a Leading Practice Andre van Zyl CoM MOSH Learning Hub

2. What is a COPA?
“A COPA is in essence a group of people who voluntarily agree to interact with each other in a relatively informal way to share information helpful in overcoming implementation problems, and for bringing about continuous performance improvements”

3. Do we have a Falls of Ground risk ?
Review Falls of Ground Injury and Rock Engineering Statistics
LTIFR (FOG) > 0
FIFR (FOG) > 0
Attach the reasons for not wanting to adopt the leading practice on TARP for FoG Control
Do these procedures enhance the Hazard Classification and Risk Evaluation of Documented Rock related Hazards?
Consider the Adoption of the Leading Practice on TARP in Underground Workings
Do we have controls in place such as:
Codes of Practice
Standards
Procedures
Do our procedures further:
Allow for workers to classify the Risks and escalate the Responsibility for dealing with those Risks to the appropriate level of Authority
Prominently and visually depict the Rock related Hazards at your mine
Prominently and visually depict the Risk Classification of the Hazards so Identified
Is our practice sustainable
And do our lagging indicators show
LTIFR (FOG) < 0,05
No, we do not want to Adopt the Leading Practice on TARP in Underground Workings
Register and join. Registration to be lodged with the MOSH Adoption Team together with a copy of this sheet
Yes, we want to Adopt the Leading Practice on TARP Underground Workings No
Yes
Uncertain?
Leading Practice Adoption Review Sheet for a Triggered Action Response Plan to assist in prevention of Uncontrolled Falls of Ground in Underground Workings
Name of Mine:
Signature and Designation
Date
Please indicate your choice by placing a tick in each appropriate oval and follow the logical path of the algorithm!

4. Why join the COPA? A structured approach to Adoption
Ready assistance with leading practice information
Peer learning process and sharing of knowledge on common problems and solutions
Gain assistance in Mental Model management and Leadership / Behaviour Strategy development
Gain advantage from prior learning
Assists in working towards 2013 milestones

5. Function Provide information, learning and assistance
Facilitate member interaction and problem solving
Arrange meetings on topics of key concern
Facilitate visits to successfully operating sites
Facilitate access to expert input
Ensure continuity of operation and succession
Monitor progress against key success factors
Terminate when purpose has been served

6. Implementation
Sign up for participation
MOSH Adoption Manager to chair meetings
Terms of operation to be established by the COPA members
Establish and maintain membership contacts
Establish regular communication channels
Disband when defunct