Chemical hazards in the artisanal gold sector

Health data for artisanal gold mining communities is scarce and the prevalence and severity of mercury intoxication differs depending on local practices. According to a …

1547 Health services in the south african mining industry

Results Thirty-three (33) mines, which make up 47.8% of Chamber members, representing 331 262 employees or 74% of the employees in the industry, responded to the survey. Overall, occupational Health Services were available to all () contractors and permanent employees. Emergency Care Services were provided to all except 2.8% …

Health & Safety

We continuously strive to improve and advance our health and safety systems through employee engagement, industry benchmarking, and the highest standards and performance. Our safety performance and culture …

Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment …

Although mining is a cornerstone of the South African economy (), it generates copious amounts of dust. 1 The dusts may be toxic since they may also be contaminated with various toxic metals.For this reason, the prevalence and severity of occupational diseases in the mining industry depends on the ores mined, the …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining and health

ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING Sponge gold: the output of the …

Health

Access to high-quality health services by the community and Ok Tedi Mining Limited's employees is a priority. ... sexual health and personal hygiene. North Fly Health Services Development Program & Community Mine Continuation Agreement Middle and South Fly Health Program ... operates the Ok Tedi Mine, the longest running open-pit copper, …

Occupational Health Programs for Artisanal and Small-Scale …

11 rowsThe study discusses artisanal or small-scale gold mining specifically. The study has identified health and/or safety concerns from occupational …

Risks to Human Health from Mercury in Gold Mining in the …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) plays a crucial role in global gold production. However, the adoption of poor mining practices or the use of mercury (Hg) in gold recovery processes has generated serious environmental contamination events. The focus of this study is assessing the concentration of Hg in surface waters …

Mineral Resources releases 2018 Mine Health and Safety …

Statement on the 2018 Mine Health and Safety Statistics, delivered by Chief Inspector of Mines, Mr David Msiza ... 902 in 2016 to 975 in 2017.Medical deaths reported from the gold mines decreased from 26 in 2016 to 15 in 2017, and from platinum mines the number increased from five (5) in 2016 to seven (7) in 2017. ... Occupational …

(PDF) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices and Associated Health …

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices and Associated Health Risks for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining at Stamico, Nsangano, and A.S. Lulila Mine Sites in Tanzania January 2024 DOI: 10.4314 ...

Hazards and Control Measures among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold

Background: In 2017 around 14-19 million miners were exposed to multiple hazards in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). ASGM is characterized by basic and compromised mining methods with ...

Environmental and occupational health hazards associated …

This document provides an approach to addressing health as part of the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) to reduce, and where feasible, eliminate …

K Asiamah

Health and Hygiene Superintendent at AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine · Specializes in Occupational Health and Hygiene Program Management. Including Qualitative & Quantitative Health Risk Assessment, Expert in Occupational Exposure Reduction, Occupational Exposures data Analysing and Report writing · Experience: AngloGold …

Addressing mercury and other hazards in the artisanal …

ii | Preface Disclaimer An Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) document. The AGC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility

Healthcare | Social Health | Harmony

We safeguard our employees' health and well-being through our preventive approach by providing safe and healthy workplaces with accessible healthcare services. Our approach Our proactive, risk-based healthcare service provision aims to ensure employees are fit to work, lead healthy lifestyles and retire at a physiologically appropriate age.

Occupational Health Programs for Artisanal and Small-Scale …

Background: Workers in the informal economy often incur exposure to well-documented occupational health hazards. Insufficient attention has been afforded to …

OPERATIONAL PROFILE 2018

gold mine and our flagship South African operation is in the West Wits mining district, south-west of Johannesburg, on the border between Gauteng and North West Province. Previously, West Wits had included TauTona but this mine was placed on orderly closure in the third quarter of 2017. Mponeng exploits the Ventersdorp Contact Reef via a twin-shaft

Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding …

Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …

Mining Safety | Social Health | Harmony

FY23 PERFORMANCE AND FOCUS AREAS. Our safety risk management strategy significantly increased our white flag (accident-free) days. Our lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) in South Africa improved to 5.74 (FY22: 5.90) per million hours worked and our group LTIFR was 5.49 (FY22: 5.65) per million hours worked at year end.

Mining Workers Health and Safety Conditions

In these mines,there are serious problems as regards health and safety, the environment,hygiene and working conditions.Like most economic activities, mining has positive and negative aspects. It is closely linked to economic development, particularly in the rural sector in many developing countries and helps to stem rural-urban migration ...

Ensuring the health, safety and security of employees, …

It outlines requirements for occupational as well as non-occupational health and hygiene programmes, and includes the need to understand baseline and ongoing community health risks, while helping to ensure adequate medical emergency preparedness and response for all sites. ... especially at our African operations since they rely on overseas ...

Addressing mercury and other hazards in the artisanal …

artisanal gold mining sector through public health interventions: A handbook for health professionals Mareike Kroll, PhD April, 2024 (Version 1.0)

Mine Safety and Health

We will assist mine operators to develop the MSHA required health and safety programs. Exposure monitoring programs can help to ensure that miners are not overexposed to harmful contaminants that could lead to occupational disease. Our mining related services include: Gold, silver, copper and other metal/non-metal mines, mills and refineries:

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices and Associated Health …

Access to improved water, sanitation, and hygiene is one of the main factors linked to community health risks. Hence, the objective of this paper as to evaluate the water, sanitation and hygiene practices and associated health risks for artisanal and small-scale goldmining at Stamico, Nsangano, and A.S. Lulila Mine Sites in Tanzania using …

IMPROVING SAFETY AND HEALTH IN UNDERGROUND …

5.5.1 The Gold One Mine Case study ..... 120 5.5.2 Results from Testing Gold One Mine LMS ..... 122 5.5.3 Conclusions from testing the Schauenburg LMS/AMS at Gold One Mine 130 6 FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATED MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining and health

ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING AND HEALTH 2 1.1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE An early version of this report served as a background document for a WHO technical consultation on artisanal and small-scale gold mining and health, which took place on 1-2 October 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland. The overarching goals of this …

Mine Safety and Health

We will assist mine operators to develop the MSHA required health and safety programs. Exposure monitoring programs can help to ensure that miners are not overexposed to …

Policies and procedures | Harmony Gold Mining Company …

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is a publicly listed company. Read more. Investment case; ... Occupational health & safety policy. Download. Sexual harassment policy and reporting procedure ... The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by ...

Driefontein | Gold Operations

Driefontein is operated under a converted mining right in terms of the MPRDA with DMRE Ref No GP30/5/1/2/2(51) MR (Driefontein MR), valid from 30 January 2007 to 29 January 2037, for gold and associated minerals, in respect of a mining area totalling 85.61km².

Hygiene Technician

Find out more about Hygiene Technician - Tropicana Gold Mine with WORK180 Endorsed Employer AngloGold Ashanti Australia