COALSAFE A reflection of Progress made on meeting 2003 OHS Milestones. 18 April David Msiza Chief Inspector of Mines

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1 COALSAFE 2013 A reflection of Progress made on meeting 2003 OHS Milestones 18 April 2013 David Msiza Chief Inspector of Mines

2 LEST WE FORGET: COLEAGUES WHO PASSED AWAY JAN MAR 2013

3 Occupational Health Milestones Elimination of Silicosis By December 2008, 95% of exposure measurements for respirable crystalline silica < OEL of 0,1mg/m 3. From 2013, no new cases of silicosis amongst previously unexposed individuals. Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) By December 2008 hearing loss less than 10% amongst occupationally exposed individuals. From 2013 total noise emitted by all equipment in any workplace < 110dB(A).

4 120 % Compliance to Respirable Cristaline Silica (<0.10mg/m 3 ) All Mines Coal Mines

5 120 Noise Exposure by Commodity Other PGM MANGANESE IRON DIAMONDS COPPER CHROME COAL GOLD % Heg A % Heg B % Heg C

6 5000 AMR: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES All Mines 2008 and Silicosis PTB NIHL CWPN Asbetosis SiTB Other

7 300 Occupational Diseases Coal Mines Silicosis PTB NIHL CWP SITB Asbestosis Other Diseases

8 Occupational Safety Milestones Zero Rate of Fatalities and Injuries by 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. we

9 0.4 FATALITY FREQUENCY RATE All Mines Fatalities per million hours worked

10 0.5 FATALITY FREQUENCY RATE Gold Mines Fatalities per million hours worked

11 0.4 FATALITY FREQUENCY RATE Platinum Mines Fatalities per million hours worked

12 0.4 FATALITY FREQUENCY RATE Coal Mines Fatalities per million hours worked

13 0.30 FATALITY FREQUENCY RATES South Africa compared to Australia and USA QLD & NSW Coal FFR US Coal FFR SA Coal FFR

14 30 Fatalities by Major Contributors Coal Mines 1993 to FOG TM Machinery

15 160 Fatalities from Disaster Accidents Coal All mines

16 350 NUMBER OF REPORTABLE INJURIES Coal mines Coal

17 Occupational Safety Fatalities* % Change Commodity 1 Jan - 15 April Jan - 15 April 2013 in actual Fatalities Gold Platinum Coal Other Total

18 CHALLENGES Some mines are still investigating whether to fully install the personnel vehicle detection devices more than four years after introduction into the sector. Repetitive transgressions and accidents. There is still inadequate/ineffective management of contractors as some are not adhering to safety rules. It is still a trend that contractors are neglected with regards to submission of occupational diseases and possible compensation. Non and late reporting of accidents is still a major challenge. Large mining companies with well controlled TB/HIV/AIDS programmes on site saw a decrease in TB rates due to direct observed treatment. Unfortunately they are in the minority and this trend is not seen on the other mines.

19 Way Forward There must be more emphasis on the following tripartite initiatives: Implementation of Culture Transformation Framework. Drive compliance and reporting. Training of OHS Reps and Shop Stewards. Taking on learners for experiential training and ultimately employment of learners. Implementation of Research outcomes from MHSC. Occupational Health matters. The amendment of the Mine Health and Safety Act is currently being finalized.

20 Colliery Safety Achievements Mining Groups with more than 1 Fatality Free Years Sasol BHP Billiton Coal of Africa Shanduka Coal Kuyasa Mining Mines with no Fatalities ever Glisa Colliery Zibulo Colliery Vele Colliery Leeuwpan Colliery

21 Colliery Safety Achievements Mines with more than 10 Fatality Free Years Woestalleen Colliery (17) Forzando Colliery North (14) Kriel Colliery Opencast (12) Mines between 5 and 9 Fatality Free Years Arthur Taylor Opencast (9) New Vaal Colliery (8) Isibonelo Colliery (7) Halfgewonnen Colliery (7) Kleinkopje Colliery (6) Mines between 1 and 5 Fatality Free Years Kriel Colliery Underground (4) Klipspruit Colliery (4) Goedgevonden Colliery (4) Optimum Colliery (3) Tavistock Colliery (2) Tshikondeni Colliery (2)

22 CONCLUSION Zero Harm is possible in the South African Mining Industry. It is only through the continued collaboration of all stakeholders, working towards a common goal, that Zero Harm can be achieved in the mining sector. Lets achieve ZERO HARM and show that we really care!!!!

23 THANK YOU!