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Mineral resources minister urges mines to tighten up safety
New Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has urged mines to place greater emphasis on matters of health and safety following a mine fatality this week.
The...
Features & Analysis
MSA Africa launches life-saving self-contained breathing apparatus
The top-of-the-line G1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which has been proven to exceed international quality and safety standards, was officially launched by MSA Africa...
Features & Analysis
Lock-out systems prevent hazardous injuries and fatalities
At any given time in South Africa, three million workers are exposed to the hazards posed by volatile energies such as gas, fluids or...
Features & Analysis
Johnson Crane Hire awarded ISO 9001 quality management standard
The recent ISO 9001 accreditation of Johnson Crane Hire underpins the company’s commitment to its safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) policies. Not only...
News
Human involvement in mining is here to stay: Support technology critical
In many industries, machines are taking over jobs that humans used to do. Hands-on human involvement in mining is however here to stay and...
News
Virtual reality saving lives in SA platinum mines
SA platinum mines can celebrate as safety records are on track to improve - thanks to virtual reality technologies.
South Africa is world-renowned for clawing...
Features & Analysis
Pedestrian detection system technology gaining momentum
South Africa - Booyco Electronics, which has been at the forefront of Pedestrian Detection Systems (PDS) in the South African mining industry since 2006,...
Base Metals
Chamber of Mines: Safety focus reduces fatalities
South Africa – Chamber of Mines of South Africa acting head of safety and sustainable development Dr Sizwe Phakathi says that while the mining...
Features & Analysis
Emergency escape breathing device gives instant protection
New emergency escape breathing devices from MSA Africa can provide protection in seconds.
Workers unexpectedly caught in toxic atmospheres can secure life-saving respiratory protection within seconds using...
Features & Analysis
MSA Africa celebrates 75 years of commitment to safety
MSA Africa is celebrating its 75th anniversary as the African leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people's health...
