Mine Health and Safety Council

Monique Botha took delegates through practical integration of artificial intelligence into mine health and safety management system topic. Very important research topic in the mining sector as we transition into technology-based mining methods.

Ms Phyllis Manganye, Inspector in the Western Cape, presented a topic on effectiveness of risk assessment to the prevention of health risks that may be deemed to be non-occupational.

Key challenge is lack of appropriate analytical methods and laboratory capacity to measure bituminous fraction of respirable coal dust, which complicates compliance monitoring. The study will assess health & implementation challenges associated with the revised exposure limit.

The proposed research aims to establish a balance between protecting mineworkers from harmful coal dust exposure and ensuring the economic sustainability of mining operations.

Some of topic presentations, The research seeks to evaluate the *socio-economic and occupational health implications of implementing the new 0.9 mg/m³ Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for respirable bituminous coal dust* in South African underground coal mines.

Ms Duduzile Mahlaba of DMPR presenting a topic on Human factors impacting Health and Safety in the South African Mining Industry. She highlighted issues surrounding musculoskeletal disorders leading to incapacity and compensation for employees.

Unable to attend in person, don't worry you can follow the proceedings today and tomorrow by clicking the link below: You're invited to Annual Mine Health and Safety (MHS) 2028/29 Research Indaba Thu Oct 29, 2026 07:00—30 Oct, 17:00 (SAST) teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…

The MHSC is hosting Research Indaba 2026 at Muldersdrift, West of Johannesburg. The objective of the event is to solicit research topics relevant to health and safety within the context of the South African Mining Industry.

For more information, please visit the MHSC website on mhsc.org.za

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The MHSC at the Nothen Cape Mine Managers Association Safety Health and Environment Day. The event is held at Black Rock Mine in Santoy.

Zama is upbeat about the future of mining where geophysics can help predict possible physical risks for the workforce in the mining sector.

Building trust within mining environment where systems are constantly interacting with humanity underground, remain a challenge. It's crucial to depend on evidence-based research to protect humans and resources underground.