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Harm Prevention in the Mining Sector
Symposium
Symposium
8:30 am
30 November 2023
Parkside Ballroom
Session Description
Our Experts
Session Programme
8:30 am
Harm Prevention in the Mining Sector
Dr Isaac Mate - Director Health Safety Environment and Risk - CEC Africa, Jinky Lu - Research Professor - National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Mr Helmut Ehnes - President - ISSA Mining, Mr Martyn Campbell - WHS Expert, Chair of the National Psychological Safety Network & Technical Advisor to the International Association of Labour Inspection - Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, Mrs Melanie Fisher - Global Head Of Health - Bhp, Mr Leigh McMaster - Principals Specialist: Safety & Behaviour - Minerals Council South Africa, Mr Saad Naif Al-Twaim - HSE Assessment & Compliance Manager - Maaden, Dr Thuthula Balfour - Head of Health - Minerals Council South Africa, Steve Smyth - General Vice-President - Mining and Energy Union
Despite efforts within a complex and diverse sector, the toll of work-related injury, disease, and death for mineworkers means that mining remains one of the most hazardous jobs worldwide. During this symposium, learn about the practical solutions that both small and large-scale companies and safety experts are taking to protect mineworkers.
You’ll also hear case studies and stories that demonstrate the necessity of OSH to evolve while continuing to meet the basic safety and health needs of mineworkers.