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Mine Health and Safety CouncilMine Health and Safety Council
Presentation of the Annual Report
STATEMENTSTATEMENT
The Mine Health and Safety Council is committed to supporting, promoting and investigating efforts to eliminate injury and occupational disease in the
mining sector
CONTENTSCONTENTS OVERVIEW
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
CHALLENGES
PERFORMANCE REPORT OHS PERFORMANCE
RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW
PROMOTION OF HEALTH & SAFETY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AG’S REPORT
COUNCIL REPORT
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
VisionVision
A regulatory framework and climate conducive to safe and healthy working conditions for mineworkers and
communities affected by mining.
MissionMission
MINE HEALTH & SAFETY MINE HEALTH & SAFETY COUNCILCOUNCIL
The Mine Health and Safety Council was established in July 1997 on a tripartite basis
COMPOSITIONTripartite, 5 government, labour and 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.
SIMRAC MOHACMRAC
Mine Health and Safety Council
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Legislation
Regulations
Standards
Guidelines
Health policy
Research input
Health information
Health regulations
Research programme
Communication
Research needs
Levy criteria
Minister of Minerals and Energy
Financial, administration, communication and secretarial support
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Audit/Risk Committee
HR/Remuneration Committee
OVERVIEW
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
CHALLENGES
FINANCES
Strategic OverviewStrategic OverviewThe MHSC’s Operational Plan translates its Strategic Plan into an implementation
programme to achieve agreed goals, targets and milestones.
Seven strategic goals were delineated:
Goal A: Give advice on improving the reliability, accessibility and usefulness ofOHS DATA AND STATISTICS.
Goal B: Review REGULATORY MECHANISMS and policies
Goal C: Promote a PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE
Goal D: Facilitate the formulation and management of RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Goal E: FOCUS ON COMMITMENT RELATED ISSUES
Goal F: Recommend POLICIES to encourage COMPLIANCE and increase CAPACITY
Goal G: Ensures MHSC operation within GOVERNANCE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
Highlights and Key Issues
Occupational Safety
Decrease in fatalities by 17% from 270 in 2003 to 246 in 2004
Decrease in serious injuries by 7% from 4 301 in 2003 to 4 254 in 2004
Considerable effort on the part of stakeholders, but improvements still too slow and new challenges emerging
Occupational Health
The prevalence of silicosis unchanged for many decades (gold, coal)
Tuberculosis a major challenge and increasing
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) a significant problem
Visible application of engineering solutions
Ongoing efforts to address HIV & AIDS epidemic and related issues
HIGHLIGHTS and ISSUES (cont)
Policy & Regulatory and Performance ‘Guideline for Mandatory Codes of Practice for Dealing with Slope Stability-related Accidents on Surface Mines’ approved
New Regulations relating to Survey, Mapping and Mine Plans; the Protection of the Surface and Workings; and Underground Railbound Transport.
Occupational Health and Safety ResearchResearch programme cost up 6%, R33,7m in 2004 to R35 m in 2005
Primary focus were in relation to the 2003 Summit targets:R25m silicosis research project conceptualized, commenced in 2005
R20m research project on preventing rockbursts commenced
CURRENT CHALLENGES
FORMALLY assess appropriateness of current approach to drafting legislation
Achievement of OHS industry targets
APPROPRIATE databases for health statistics
Mine disasters still occurs and
Disasters in the period •Northam Zondereinde Platinum Mine 9 miners died•Hernic Ferrochrome Maroelabult Mine 7 miners died
•Harmony Free State Operations No. 2 Shaft 4 miners died
New challenges at existing mines i.e water, seismicity
Transferring research outcome through appropriate mechanisms
Performance Strategic Goal A: Advising on improvements in the reliability,
accessibility and usefulness of OHS data and statistics.
MHSC Interventions: MHSC Project 04 09 07 ‘Recommendations for improvements in the reliability, accessibility and usefulness of OHS data and statistics’, which has commenced in April 2005.
MHSC concluded project SIM 03 09 02 entitled ‘Web-based mining industry data base for audiograms’ to the industry.
The Problem:
OHS Databases on different systems / programmes, underlying data imported from economic databases
Accuracy of data not easily assured
Meaningful occupational health data not available
Performance Strategic Goal B: Review regulatory mechanisms and policies
on the promotion of occupational health and safety
This task includes: Refining Council policies regarding regulations
Completing work on reviewing and proposing changes to OHS legislation; and
Interacting with other statutory bodies concerning matters relating to OHS.
MHSC Interventions
Project approved to asses appropriateness of outcomes based legislation
New regulations were passed: 1 COP, 3 Regulations.
Pending regulations approved by MHSC:
Outlets, to regulate outlets
Lifting Equipment
Scraper winches and mono-rope winches
Explosives, to regulate the usage of explosives at mines
Mechanisms in place for interaction with MQA
Performance Strategic Goal C: To promote a
preventative safety and health culture in the mining sector
Communication and Promotion3000 CDs
6000 MHSC Newsletters
1 000 Handbooks on Occupational Health.;
3 000 Booklets on a variety of completed projects
Technology and Information Transfer10 000 role players in the mining industry were informed of MHSC activities,
The MHSC has held 53 technical workshops, 9 launches and 5 research-levy roadshows.
The MHSC was present at 8 conferences, seminars and Electra Mining exhibition
Safety Awards
Safety Achievement flag:
Ultra deep gold and platinum mines (>2 000 m) Target Mine;
Shallow to deep gold and platinum mines (<2 000 m)Sheba Gold Mine;
Coal mines Dorstfontein Coal Mine; Other mines Holcim Cement Ulco
One Million Fatality Free Shifts: Conferred on 31 Mines
Thousand Fatality Free Production Shifts: Conferred on 45 mines
Performance Strategic Goal D: Research Programme
2004 -2005 Research budget – R35,8 m
54 % safety
46 % health
19 new projects were advertised – 44 proposals received
Preference given to national institutions to support capacity building
Longer term programmes initiated
56 projects pursued in 2004/2005
8 bursaries for post graduate studies – emphasis on HDI candidates
Research program aligned to Milestones and Targets of 2003 Summit and Strategic Plan
Concerns of the Leon commission are still relevant
Performance Strategic Goal D: Research Programme
Safety Research Long tendon support in collieries
Safety detaching hook
Machine mounted active explosive detection and suppression
Seismic location and source area of seismic events
Face area support for rockfall and rockburst conditions
Occupational Health Research Silicosis Biomarkers – early detection of silicosis
TB management programme – case finding and surveillance
X-ray reading skills – arriving at correct diagnosis
New methods of NIHL screening and diagnosis – objective evaluation of hearing state
Ergonomics – muscular skeletal ailments of machine workers
Prevalence of alcohol and substance use – usage, attitude & employee assistance programs
Handbook for Occupational Hygiene Measurements – measurement of dust, heat, noise and light
Performance Strategic Goal E: To monitor and maintain a focus on specific prevention
issues that stakeholders have committed themselves to addressing.
Issues formulated from MHSC Summit 2003 Promoting a reduction in occupational accidents.
Promoting the elimination of silicosis.
Promoting the reduction of noise-induced hearing loss.
MHSC InterventionsRegulatory interventions
Developing remaining COP’s (on falls of ground at surface mines and massive mines)
Monitoring and reviewing safety performance and the implementation of interventions
Research Interventions
Reduction of fatalities and serious injuries
Survey needs of small-scale mines and integrating small-scale mining needs into legislative programme.
Project SIM 04 09 08 ‘Pilot study to determine the extent to which illegal mining operations effect OHS’ has commenced in 2005.
A project to address rockbursts (SIM 05 03 02 ‘Managing Rockburst Risk’) has commenced
Reduction of fatalities and serious injuries(MHSC Interventions)
Performance Overview
Performance Strategic Goal E: To monitor and maintain a focus on specific prevention
issues that stakeholders have committed themselves to addressing
MHSC InterventionsResearch Interventions (Continued)
Elimination of Silicosis
Comprehensive research programme, on the Elimination
of Silicosis R26m over 5 yrs,
The programme has 3 tracks:
Track A, will address improved methods of controlling dust at source
Track B, will formulate a risk assessment to identify the priority dust sources and the applicable control technologies; assess filtration efficiency; and compile internationally-accepted best practice procedures and manuals, for dust control.
Track C, will develop targeted silicosis promotion strategies and material.
Elimination of NIHL
Health 806 ‘Noise and Vibration’ and SIM 030902 ‘Hearing database’ should facilitate the implementation of hearing conservation programmes
A Guideline for a Mandatory COP for an Occupational Health Programme on Noise has been developed and implemented in March 2004.
Elimination of Silicosis
Performance Overview
Elimination of NIHL
Performance
Prevention
MHSI led in implementing this goal, by developing enforcement guidelines, programmes for assessing OHS risks (based on legislation)
MHSC complements MHSI monitoring and assessment programme
Culture
Research currently underway focused on behavioural interventions
Governance
During this review period, policy issues relating to transparency, accountability and sound management have been addressed.
Compliance
During January 2005, the Inspectorate has developed and published a booklet entitled ‘Guideline for the Enforcement of the Mine Health and Safety Act’.
Strategic Goal F: Recommendations on policies that create compliance and increases and retains the capacity and competencies
Goal aligned with National OHS priorities viz: prevention, culture, governance and compliance
Performance Goal G: Council and its institutions operate within the
GOVERNANCE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
The following pertinent policy and governance issues have been addressed during the 2004/5 period:
Policies, procedures implemented to ensure compliance;
Fourth Biennial Summit in October 2005, focus on trends and progress against milestones
MHSC monitoring developments in national initiative to establish national OHS policies and institutions
During the latter part of 2005, the MHSC to establish mechanisms to facilitate sharing of best practices
Report of Auditor GeneralReport of Auditor GeneralQUALIFICATION
Audit qualified by Auditor General due to scope limitations related to VAT liability.
EMPHASIS OF MATTER
The AG drew attention to the the following material matters:
Shortcomings in the application of Treasury regulation 31
Database for calculation of the rate at which levies are charged
Ownership of levies received for Mine Health and Safety
Council Financial ReportCouncil Financial ReportOPERATING RESULTS
Council posted a surplus of R12.7m (2004: R6.7m)Surplus comprised:
R12.7m in the research account which is committed to research contracts (2004: R5.9m)
Break even in the administration account.(2004: Surplus R0.8m)
REVIEW OF OPERATIONSResearch Account
Levies amounted to R37.6m in 2005 (2004: R33.7m)Research Expenditure amounted to R22.6m in 2005 (2004: R24.2m)Contribution to administration R4.9m (2004:R2.2m)
Council Financial ReportCouncil Financial ReportREVIEW OF OPERATIONS (Cont)Administration Account
State funding amounted to R3.7m ( 2004: R6.9m)
Expenditure amounted to R3.7m (2004: R6.2m)
Admisrative Fine Fund
Fines received amounted to R0.2m (2004: 0m)
Expenditure amounted to R0.2m (2004: R0m)
CONTROL SYSTEMS & RECORD KEEPING
Income and receivables
VAT Liability
Debt Collection Agent
Research Assets
Corrective Actions 2004/5 AuditCorrective Actions 2004/5 Audit
Qualification on Vat only
Policies and procedures implemented
Significant compliance to PFMA
No material losses incurred
Improved operational efficiency
70% of audit issues raised in the prior year resolved
Ownership of levies resolved