1. MHSC RESEARCH PROJECTS UPDATE
KZN SOUTH RTF
10 May 2018
To update the South African Mining Industry stakeholders on the status of the MHSC research projects
By Tebogo Thekiso,
Technology Transfer and Knowledge Facilitator

2. Contents of Presentation
Background of CoE and How it fits into the MHSC
CoE Functional Model
Projects per Thrust Areas Summary
CoE Research determination
Current Initiatives

3. CoE in the Context of MHSC
The CoE falls under
SIMRAC,
and comprises of three
different chronological
work streams

4. Research Determination
Research Determination Specialist
RDTC – Research Determination Technical Committee
Objectives of the RDTC
Procurement of relevant research services and products
Influence improvements on OHS through research
Focus on the development of new research programs (through stakeholder consultation)
Consolidate research programs and budgets

5. Research Delivery Research Delivery Specialist
PDTC – Programme Delivery Technical Committee
Objectives of the PDTC
Manage the effectiveness and efficiency of research programs
Ensure that research programs yield quality and implementable outcomes
Ensure research delivery on BBT
Generate close-out reports

6. Research Dissemination
Research Dissemination and Commercialisation Specialist
Promotions and Marketing Officer
Technology Transfer and Knowledge Facilitators x 3 TTKFs
RODTC – Research Outcomes Dissemination Technical Committee
Objectives of the RODTC
Provide advise and reliable information to MHSC on OHS matters
Development and submission of advisory notes on research outcomes
Facilitate the implementation and commercialisation of research outcomes
ROI from generated IP
Promote and communicate CoE and its research outcomes to SAMI

7. Centre of Excellence Functional model
Tripartite Stakeholders
Research Determination
Focus on research as a solutions
Draft TOR
Submit to SIMRAC
Program Delivery
Focus Management and oversight of research as a solutions
Draft TOR
Submit to SIMRAC
Program Dissemination and Knowledge Management
Focus on ensuring appropriate and effective dissemination of research

8. Recent Research Projects/ Studies
CONTENT SUMMARY
THRUST AREA
Completed
Recent Research Projects/ Studies
Completed
In Progress
In Procurement
2019/2020 Programme
1: Human Factors/ Behavioural Safety
17 (3%) 4
2: Rockfalls
(34%) 10 1
3: Rockbursts / Seismicity
(9%)
4: Explosions and Fires
(7%) 2
5: Machinery and Transport systems
(12%)
6: Airborne Pollutants
(9%) 3 7 6 5
7: Physical Hazards
(2%)
8: Occupational Diseases
(12%)
9: Special Projects
56 (11%) 14
TOTALS
492 41 21 20

9. DMR Statistics

10. CoE Research determination
Key: Broader stakeholder consultations:
MHSC Advisory Committees
SAMI Tripartite stakeholders (State, Organized labour, Employers)
RTFs
CoE Partners
Potential Commercialization Partners
MQA
TIA
MOSH
RDTC (Co-opted MHSC Advisory Committee Members & TE) formulate Annual Programme
SIMRAC Advices Council
Approval by Council
Approval by Minister & provide Feedback for council

11. Research needs analysis process: Evidence based research motivation template
MHSC 2018/2019 ANNUAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME: EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH MOTIVATION
1. Research question to be addressed
PPE for WIM
2. Proposed Study Mines / Sites / Population
List proposed study sites and population
3. Background / motivation to the research question
Introduction of women into the historically male dominated mining industry comes with OHS challenges, as WIM have special OHS needs resulting from their unique anatomical and physiological makeup. To this end, there is need to conduct research to address OHS issues affecting WIM.  
4. Expected outcomes of the research
Develope comprehensive and systematic requirements to assist the mining industry in the selection and provision of appropriate PPE (clothing, ablution and sanitary facilities) for WIM
5. Name and contact details of the originator of the project
 Lester Martin:

12. Initiatives Action Progress 1 2 3 4 5
Safety and security challenges impacting women in the SAMI (WiM)
Conduct regional workshops
Rustenburg Klerksdorp, MP,KZN 2
Electronic Summit Milestone Reporting System to evaluate and monitor the progress made on the implementation of the 2014 OHS Summit Milestones
Roll out of the system for mines to input milestone data before the summit in November 2018
The system is working, users workshop being held 3
Technology transfer on minimizing seismic risk in the platinum mines
Workshops held in Eastern/Western Limb
Done 4
Identify opportunities to improve the safety of barring-down practices
Popularize and disseminate a booklet has been developed for implementation on safe barring practices targeting senior officials and management
Booklet content nearly completed 5
Recently the following guidelines relating to occupational health were completed
Airborne pollutants
TB guidance note
Guideline for management of Integrated TB/HIV and AIDS
In progress

13. EVERY MINE WORKER RETURNING FROM WORK UNHARMED EVERYDAY
20 Years of Positive Contribution to Zero Harm for mine workers.
Pursuing Research Excellence