The Road to Zero Harm Performance review against the 2003 Milestones

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1 The Road to Zero Harm Performance review against the 2003 Milestones Mr. David Msiza Chief Inspector of Mines 18 th November 2014

2 Presentation Outline 1. Employment statistics overview. 2. Review on Health and Safety performance. 3. Our Journey to Zero Harm. 4. MHSC Previous Summit Initiatives. 5. Mine Health and Safety Challenges. 6. Conclusion.

3 Employment Statistics by Commodity Gold Platinum Coal Other Total

4 Employment Statistics by Gender Female ,179 Male ,918 TOTAL

5 2013 HIV/AIDS DATA Indicators Outcome Counselled for HIV (71%). Tested for HIV (64%). Tested HIV positive (9%). On antiretroviral (ARV) treatment *Total number of workers (83%).

6 2013 TB DATA Indicator Outcome Screened for TB (73%). Diagnosed with TB (1%). TB treatment (97%). Co-infected with HIV and TB (81%). Diagnosed with MDR-TB. 149 (4%). Diagnosed with extremely drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB). 11 (0.3%). *Total number of workers (83%).

7 9000 Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Commodity Gold Platinum Coal Diamond Other TOTAL

8 Occupational Health Milestones Elimination of Silicosis By December 2008, 95% of all exposure measurement results will be below the occupational exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica of 0.1mg/m3 (these results are individual readings and not average results). After December 2013, using present diagnostic techniques, no new cases of silicosis will occur amongst previously unexposed individuals (Previously unexposed individuals = individuals unexposed prior to 2008, i.e. equivalent to a new person entering the industry in 2008).

9 100 % Compliance to Respirable Cristaline Silica (< 0.10 mg/m³) Exposure level Compliance Target

10 % Exposure to Airborne Pollutants All Mines HEG A HEG B HEG C

11 3000 Silicosis by Commodity Gold Platinum Coal Diamond Other TOTAL

12 Occupational Health Milestones Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) After December 2008, the hearing conservation programme implemented by the industry must ensure that there is no deterioration in hearing greater that 10% amongst occupationally exposed individuals. By December 2013, the total noise emitted by all equipment installed in any workplace must not exceed a sound pressure level of 110dB(A) at any location in that workplace (includes individual pieces of equipment).

13 8000 Noise Induced Hearing Loss by Commodity Gold Platinum Coal Diamond Other TOTAL

14 % Noise Exposures All Mines HEG A HEG B HEG C

15 Occupational Diseases All Mines Silicosis PTB NIHL CWP Asbestosis sitb Other TOTAL

16 Employment and OHS Statistics Fatalities Injuries Occupational Diseases Employees

17 Rate/ PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES Pulmonary TB Silicosis Lung Cancer Asbestosis *Source: NIOH Annual Pathology Reports.

18 1200 Clinical Causes of Death Respiratory Mine Accidents *Source of Respiratory Statistics : NIOH Annual Pathology Reports

19 Occupational Safety Milestones Zero rate of fatalities and injuries In the Gold Sector: By 2013, achieve safety performance levels equivalent to at least current international benchmarks for underground metalliferous mines. In the Platinum, Coal and Other Sectors: By 2013, achieve constant and continuous improvement equivalent to at least current international benchmarks. To achieve international benchmarks, an annual reduction milestone of 20% was agreed to by stakeholders.

20 Industry fatality Fatalities rate by performance Commodityagainst safe Highest Improvements Coal Mines at 92% Gold Mines at 91% All Mines at 85% Other Mines at 70% Gold Platinum Coal Other All

21 Major Contributors of Fatalities Causes of fatalities by industry, Highest Improvements FOG at 89% General at 87% Other at 85% Fall of ground Transportation and Mining Machinery General Other

22 50 Main Contributors of Mine Disasters Rockburst Explosions Fires Shafts Rockfall

23 MINE Coalbrook Clydesdale Colliery Worst Mine Disasters in South Africa DATE OF NO OF PERSONS ACCIDENT KILLED TYPE OF ACCIDENT 21/01/ Rockfall Kinross Gold Mine 21/09/ Fire Vaal Reefs 10/5/ Shafts and Winders Hlobane Colliery 12/9/ Methane explosion Buffelsfontein 9/11/ Explosives St Helena Gold 31/08/ Methane explosion Mine Hlobane Colliery 12/9/ Methane explosion Middelbult Colliery 13/05/ Coal Dust Explosion

24 Comparison of Fatality Rates All Mines South Africa versus combined Australia, USA and Canada (Ontario) RSA improved at 72% Others at 29% South Africa Combined Australia, Canada (Ontario) & USA

25 Per million hours worked Comparison of Fatality Rates All Mines South Africa fatality rate versus Australia, Canada & USA fatality rates South Africa USA Canada (Ontario) Australia

26 Comparison of Fatality Rates Gold & Metalliferous Mines South Africa fatality rate versus USA & Canada Ontario fatality rates RSA improved at 66% South African gold mining Combined USA & Canada (Ontario) underground metalliferous mines

27 Comparison of Fatality Rates Other Mines South Africa versus combined Australia, USA and Canada (Ontario) RSA improved at 67% South Africa's other commodities Combined Australia, USA & Canada

28 Comparison of Fatality Rates Platinum & Metalliferous Mines South Africa fatality rate versus USA & Canada fatality rates RSA improved at 75% South African platinum sector Combined USA & Canada underground metalliferous

29 Comparison of Fatality Rates Coal Mines South Africa versus Combined Australia and USA RSA improved at 81% SA coal Combined Australia & USA coal

30 Comparison of Fatality Rates Coal Mines South Africa versus Australia and USA South Africa coal Australia Coal USA Coal

31 Industry fatality Mine Injuries rate performance by Commodity against safe Highest Improvements Gold Mines at 83% Other Mines at 69% All Mines at 63% Gold Platinum Coal Other All

32 Industry fatality rate performance against safe Injury Frequency Rate per million hours worked Gold Platinum Coal Other

33 Actual fatalities and injuries: Female workers All Mines Injuries Fatalities

34 Industry fatality Occupational rate performance Safety against safe *Fatalities % Sector 1 Jan - 17 Nov Jan - 17 Nov 2014 Change Gold Platinum Coal Other Total

35 Industry fatality rate performance against safe Occupational Safety *Injuries Sector 1 Jan - 17 Nov Jan - 17 Nov 2014 Change Gold Platinum Coal Other Total % 35

36 Coal Summary of Safety Challenges BHP Billiton Msobo Coal Coal of Africa Glencore (Coal) Sudor Coal Kuyasa Mining Total Coal Continental Coal Forbes Coal Shanduka Coal Anglo Thermal Coal Diamonds De Beers Trans Hex Mining Alexkor Platinum Lonmin Eastern Platinum Northam Other Mining Companies without fatalities for 12 months Lafarge SA Holdings PPC AfriSam Shiva Uranium Kalahari Resources 36

37 Our Journey to Zero Harm 1996: Introduction of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 1997: MHSA proclaimed by former State President Dr N.R. Mandela. 1998: Established the MHSC and MQA. 2003: Agreed Targets and Milestones on Health and Safety. 2008: Presidential Health and Safety Audit. 2008: Developed Tripartite Action Plan to achieve the milestones. 2010: Included Health and Safety in Revised Mining Charter. 2011: Approved Culture Transformation Framework. 2011: Held HIV-AIDS/TB Summit and Developed Action Plan. 2012: Ministerial Health and Safety Audit.

38 MHSC Initiatives: Culture Transformation Framework Launched in Prior focus was on control of workplace risks through technical aspects or the design of systems and controls however need to focus on the human behavioural aspects. 11 Pillars identified of which five were prioritised. Minimum standards developed that outlines roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders. MHSC is undertaking a process to verify progress made on the 5 pillars.

39 MHSC Initiatives: Centre of Excellence Approved in Task team engagements with local and international research providers. Various options considered. Ultimately a model utilised the existing strengths of national research organisations was developed and approved. Announcement will be made at the Gala dinner this evening.

40 Previous OHS Summit Commitments In 2011 the Principals reaffirmed the commitment to ZERO HARM from the 2008 agreements. Focus remained on three pillars: Culture of Health and Safety. Learning Industry Healthy & Safe workplaces From these three areas 38 initiatives were developed and implemented.

41 Previous Summit Commitments: TB & HIV/AIDS In 2011 the Principals committed to initiatives to address the issues of TB and HIV/ADS in the mining industry. 22 focus areas via 3 pillars: PREVENTION TREATMENT, CARE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH, MONITORING & SURVEILLANCE In collaboration with Depts. of Health and Labour.

42 Other MHSC Initiatives to address OHS Research work in the various fields of OHS remains priority to unpack solutions to challenges facing the industry. Stronger focus on implementation of this research in collaboration with MOSH and supported by the Mining Charter. MHSC is fully supportive of the Regional Tripartite Forums to encourage discussions and sharing of ways to improve OHS performance. Increased drive on promotion of research outcomes to facilitate implementation.

43 Challenges Occupational diseases remains significantly high. None or inadequate reporting of health statistics. Effective implementation of Integrated HIV/AIDS & TB Programmes. Women health, safety and security in the mines. Effective implementation of Culture Transformation Framework. Impact of OHS representative training. Fall of ground, general and TMM risks present a significant obstacle to achieving zero harm. Fire accidents and emergency preparedness. Timely adoption of research outcomes and leading practice (PDS and Safety nets).

44 CONCLUSION Even though we are falling short of the milestones, we have made significant progress on our performance and tripartite actions. Zero Harm is possible in the industry, the coal sector could reach a significant milestone of zero fatality rate by It is only through the continued collaboration and adequately responding to the changing landscape that Zero Harm can be achieved in the mining sector.

45 THANK YOU.