The primary aim of every twenty-first century mining operation is to extract as much ore as possible in a safe and economical manner. Failure in mine excavation occurs when the shear stress acting on the rock is greater …

Incorrect lifting is the second most common cause of injury in the mining industry. Mining is an industry that has a lot of advanced technology but despite this, the profession is still very hands on and workers are required to lift heavy loads of materials. This causes many miners to get back and muscles injuries which prevent them from …

Incompatible goals between stakeholders (e.g., preserving natural resources and historical property) and mining companies (e.g., increasing company revenues) often produce conflicts that are not easy to resolve in symbiotic ways (Banerjee et al., 2021).The ICMM notes that the primary causes (i.e., the triggers for protests or use of force) and the …

This paper studies the impacts and control measures of horizontal stress. Breakout analysis from 4-arm caliper. (R.R.Tiwari, 2013) a-Cutter roof condition in the main dip at DRC-6, 7, 8 inclines ...

Reports from all mines showed a decrease of 4.2% in the total number of occupational diseases reported by mines, from 2,013 cases in 2020 to 1,924 cases in 2021. TB and silicosis declined by 6.6% and 11.4% respectively while noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) increased by 5.1%. There are significant numbers of NIHL cases reported in the …

1. Stress has adverse psychological and physiological effects on employees. 2. Stress stands as a primary cause of employee turnover and absenteeism. 3. Stress experienced by one employee can compromise the safety and well-being of other colleagues. 4. By effectively managing stress, both individuals and organizations can be more efficiently ...

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focusing on stress within the context of the mining industry. Apart from the theoretical contribution of the study, the findings regarding the experience and causes of work stress can be useful to mining companies for redesigning current retention strategies and wellness programmes. Retaining competent employees

Nigeria's mining sector is entering a new phase following the Covid-19 pandemic, with greater government support and a growing role as an important generator of export earnings amid post-pandemic economic recovery. Many of Nigeria's mineral resources remain unexploited, with considerable potential in gold, precious and semi-precious …

Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress. Implementing engineering controls such as noise barriers and soundproofing, as well as providing appropriate hearing protection devices, are essential in mitigating noise-related risks. In Conclusion. In conclusion, the mining industry ...

Review the systems of treating and managing PTSD in the mining sector (Phase 2) Develop best practice guidelines to improve the management of PTSD in the South African mining industry (Phase 3) Methodology During the first phase, an intensive review of the literature was conducted as well as a

The Sunday News. Get notified about exclusive offers every week! ZIMBABWE has recorded over 463 fatalities in the mining industry in the past three years as a result of not having enough enforcement of mining regulations due to the increase in the number of mining locations, an official has said. Speaking at the Mining Safety …

A spokesperson from the Australian division of Peabody Energy, the world's largest private sector coal company, says: "The thing people seem to be overlooking is that the shift work is the cause of the mental health issues. Perhaps the focus should be less on treating the symptoms, and more on treating the cause.

The consumption of freshwater in mining accounts for only a small proportion of the total water use at global and even national scales. However, at regional and local scales, mining may result in significant impacts on freshwater resources, particularly when water consumption surpasses the carrying capacities defined by the …

One cause of mining is population growth. With an increasing population, the overall world consumption levels also increase. This means that in order to be able to provide enough goods for the world population, resources have to be extracted at large scale. One great possibility to extract these resources is mining.

The current difficulties experienced with the placement of miners in underground occupations where physical work is performed, highlights the need for more information …

Waste from mining and processing, including residual minerals and chemicals, can also contaminate water in nearby communities. Current processes for extracting lithium — a critical mineral used in both electric vehicle (EV) batteries and solar panels — are particularly water-intensive. Take the "lithium triangle" in South America.

Mental health interventions and programs should be available in mining industry to enhance mental health. Organisations can also improve mental health by …

The country has a long tradition of gold mining with an estimated 2,488 metric tons (80 million ounces) of gold. produced between the first documentation of gold mining in 1493 and 1997 (Kesse ...

Thursday, June 29, 2017. Heat stress is a real danger in mining. With the summer here, people are outdoors for plenty of reasons, including work. However, working during warm months in many …

The mining sector in South Africa is a significant contributor to the national economy and the effect of safety in this context is crucial. However, little empirical work seems to take place or is published about it. ... M., Winefield, A.H., Dua, J., & Stough, C. (2001). Occupational stress in universities: Staff perceptions of the causes ...

The mining industry has been an important source of employment in South Africa since the early 1900s. Many men who left their homes to find employment in the mining industry never returned and many women, whose husbands moved to mining towns to find employment, became widows because of fatal mine accidents. This problem has a long …

Of the almost 50% of workers that used alcohol, just over 15% showed alcohol dependence. About one third of alcohol users (28.9%) drink alcohol five to six days in a week, while almost one tenth ...

The mining industry exists with the well-recognized fact of having the most arduous working environment, in which the safety and health of the worker are always a prime concern. ... and safety equipment and tools. Output parameters are accidents that do not cause any disability and do not involve any lost work days, accidents that caused …

Heavy machinery produces whole-body vibration and mechanical shock exposure to equipment operators when operating on rough surfaces and under harsh conditions. This places a significant …

Abstract. Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners.

1. Introduction. Over the past two decades, the mining industry has seen a tremendous improvement in the field of safety due to stringent regulations and much attention focused on the goal of zero harm in the workplace (Coleman and Kerkering, 2007, Amegbey et al., 2008).Despite all these successes, the mining industry is still …

NIOSH's Mining Program has a 40-year history of using a human factors systems approach to identify, characterize, mitigate, and respond to hazards, risks, and emergencies in the mining environment. This systems approach extends beyond the mineworker and includes others in the mining organization and beyond who can …

The contribution of the mining sector in the SDG achievement is discussed in a report by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, ... family stress, violence towards women, etc.). ... Unfair compensational practices and unmet promises are pointed as one of the causes of mine-community disputes and conflicts by some authors …

The findings support that the primary work stress factors of Chinese coal miners included the stress of the work environment, job responsibility, interpersonal …