Author:Edwards, AL; Kritzinger, DDate:Oct 2012At the 2003 Mine Health and Safety Summit, the milestones for elimination of Noise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the mining industry were agreed on. The first milestone, December 2008, has passed and the next one in 2013 is looming. The study ...Read more
Author:Edwards, ADate:Apr 2011Workplace stress in the mining environment will affect health and safety outcomes in the workforce that could result in accidents and injuries, as well as poorer worker health. Increased knowledge of the specific characteristics and incidence ...Read more
Author:Pelders, Jodi L; Nelson, GDate:Sep 2019Mine workers in South Africa face various health and safety risks, and socioeconomic challenges. This study aimed to assess the associations between socio-demographic factors and health, safety and wellness in the South African mining industry.Read more