Author:Schutte, SDate:Apr 2011Reducing occupational injuries and ill health is a strategic objective of all the stakeholders in the South African mining industry. In order to achieve this objective, it is necessary to provide the safest and healthiest work environment ...Read more
Author:Shaw, A; Blewett, V; Schutte, SDate:Dec 2011Effective 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
Author:Vogt, D; Brink, VZ; Schutte, SDate:Sep 2009South African underground hard rock mines are typically managed using measurements made daily, weekly or even monthly of key parameters like face advance, readiness to blast, blast success, temperature or dust levels. Safety and health can ...Read more
Author:Pelders, Jodi; Schutte, SDate:Feb 2021Worker participation in equipment development can result in improved user acceptance and product quality. This paper focuses on worker engagement in equipment development processes in the South African minerals sector. Qualitative data was ...Read more