The MHSC' Acting CEO Fatheela Brovko delivering a keynote address at the Minerals Council Day of Learning for the Missing Persons' Locator Systems taking place at Silverstar Casino, West of Joburg.
The minister appealed to organised labour and mining bosses to pay more attention to TB, since it remains the leading killer of the population especially in the mines.
Understanding the effects of cannabis on occupational health and safety in the South African Mining Industry and benchmark for maximum allowable blood level of cannabis at the workplace. Read more below.
Is the heat tolerance screening test an adequate tool to assess if an employee is tolerant and are the methods used to determine heat tolerance valid? The MHSC undertook research to identify heat tolerance tests practices in the SAMI.
The MHSC is officially accepting written inputs for the revised emergency preparedness and response guideline.
Inputs to be sent by: 20 July 2026
Stakeholders follow this link for guideline and inputs submission template, with further guidance.
https://t.co/SnikGbJmf0
Women in Mining safety performance shows persistent injuries patterns dominated by general & transport incidents. Read more on the summary provided below.
The MHSC undertook research to assess the impact of over-exertion on Women's health & safety in the South African Mining Industry. A summary of the research outcome is provided below.
Over-exertion occurs when an individual pushes themselves beyond their physical and mental capacity to perform a specific task. Commodities such as gold sector are considered highly labour intensive, most likely contributing to over-exertion in the SAMI.
For more information on this interesting topic visit the MHSC website on https://t.co/oX17gbATZA or email Doctor Nonhlanhla Tlotleng on [email protected]