1. Mine Health and Safety Council Presentation to PPC: Mineral Resources
14 October 2015
Thabo Dube

2. Contents Introduction of MHSC Team Mission & Vision
Overall Performance & Auditor General Report
Performance Against Strategic Objectives
Conclusion

3. Vision and Mission VISION statement
The Mine Health and Safety Council has a vision to be a knowledge leader and the trusted advisor to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Stakeholders on occupational health and safety matters, and to promote the transformation of occupational health and safety in the mining industry towards the achievement of Zero Harm to Mine Workers and Mining Communities.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote a culture of occupational health and safety in the mining industry by providing advice to the Minister of Mineral Resources, liaising with statutory bodies, fostering an effective tripartite partnership, and creating and disseminating information on leading practices to the mining industry.
GOAL
MHSC is pursuing the following goal:
Zero Harm to employees and communities as result of mining activities and
Providing Knowledge Leadership in Mining OHS
All the strategic objectives are linked to this goal 3

4. THE MHSC Mine Health and Safety Council
Mining Regulations Advisory Committee (MRAC)
Mining Occupational Health Advisory Committee (MOHAC)
Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC)
Mining Industry HIV/AIDS and TB Advisory Committee (MITHAC)
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
Culture Transformation Advisory Committee(CTAC)
State
Labour
Employers
Human Resources & Remuneration Advisory Committee (HRRAC)
Health Policy
Health information
Health Regulations /
Research input
Research needs
Research programmes
Legislation
Regulations
Guidelines
Standards
Oversight role on the overall Implementation of culture transformation
HIV/AIDS and TB Programmes
MHSC Office: Operations, Execution and Implementation 4

5. MHSC’s Strategic Plan Outline
MHSC Strategic plan:
5 year rolling Plan
Based on Tripartite Stakeholder Needs, Inputs;
Mining industry Opportunities and Challenges;
Industry Initiatives and Action Plans in Relation to OHS 5

6. Performance on Financial Perspective
Financial sustainability of the organisation and utilisation of financial resources
Under this Perspective both Strategic Objectives were Achieved
General Improvement in research spending and overall usage of financial resources
Areas of Concern were the following:
Total actual expenditure was below the budget due
Challenges in filling of vacancies and
Underspending on operating and research expenses.
There has been an overall improvement in spending as result of closer monitoring of research service providers and general expenditure
Finance Perspective Strategic Objective F1 F2
Ensure Financial Sustainability of MHSC
Ensure Efficient & Effective Utilisation of Financial Resources 6 6

7. Financial performance overview
2015
Actual
Budget
Variance
Revenue
R'000
Non exchange
Levies & transfer
75,628
75,655
(27)
Health and Safety funds
642
2,150
(1,508)
Exchange
Other income
312
(312)
Interest income
11,564
6,175
5,389
Total revenue
88,146
83,980
4,166
Expenditure
Personnel
26,895
31,016
4,121
Depreciation and amortisation
3,825
3,834 9
Finance costs 37 57 20
Repairs and maintenance
Operating expenses
22,254
25,936
3,682
Research expenses
14,870
17,927
3,057
Total expenditure
67,881
78,770
10,889
Surplus/(Deficit)
20,265
5,210
15,055 7

8. Audit Report Unqualified Audit Opinion
Matters affecting audit report - Failure to declare interest by bid committee member (BEC) resulted into the MHSC incurring an irregular expenditure.
Investigation is currently underway relating to the irregular expenditure of R
Below is the trend on how MHSC has performed in managing the irregular expenditure:
2015
R’000
2014
2013
626 37
2 651 8

10. Performance on Internal Process Perspective
Inward focus to ensure organisational performance: effectiveness and efficiency
Under this Perspective: 3 out of 4 Objectives were Achieved
Action Plan to Address Procurement Challenges and Improve Turnaround Times:
Continuous Training of Supply chain Management Practitioners including various committee members participating in Bid Committees
Capacitation of SCM Unit
Improvement of procurement planning
On going training of SCM practitioners
Review of SCM policies and procedures
Tightened performance reviews and accountability on SCM staff members
Electronic Supplier database enhanced
Internal Perspective
 Strategic Objective
IP1
Improving Turnaround Time for Procurement of Services to Ensure Delivery by MHSC
IP2
Enhance Effectiveness of Employee Performance Management
Process
IP3
Deliver MHSC Projects on Brief, Budget and Time (BBT)
Implement Knowledge and Information Management System to Support Staff and Stakeholders
IP4 10 10

11. MHSC Initiatives- Research Projects for 14/15
The MHSC has approved the new programme of work for the new financial year:
Thrust Area
Research Project
Rockfalls and Rockursts
1. Technology Transfer on Support Design in Bushveld Complex
Improving Barring Practices
Integration of South African National Seismograph Network and Database with Networks
Fluid-induced seismicity in Central Basin Area
Technology Transfer of Minimising Risk in Platinum Mines
Physical hazards
1.Feasible Methodologies to Aid Escape in Poor Visibility Underground
Occupational Diseases
1. Operational Manual on Code of Practice for Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants
2. Impact of ARV’s on Audiometry System
3. Health Impacts Associated with Dust from Mine Tailings
Special Projects
Handbook on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Women
South African Standards for Ground Vibrations, Noise, Airblast and FlyRock Near Surface Structures
Summit Initiatives Projects
Development of a South African Minimum Standard on Ground Vibration, Noise, Air blast and Fly rock Near Surface Structures to be Protected.
Promotional Material to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Mining Industry
Training Review of OHS Reps and Shop Stewards
Summit Handbook: Road to Zero Harm
Promotion of Leading Practices on TB in the Mining Industry 11 11

12. 2014-15 Research Completed Noise Controls for Mining Equipment
Behavior Change Monitoring Relating Leading Practice Adoption
Safety and Security Challenges Impacting on Women
Thermal Stress Management
Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
Summit Handbook: Zero Harm Journey
2003 to 2013 Occupational Health and
Safety and Safety Milestone Data Analysis 12

13. Research Outcomes Noise Control on Machinery
Measuring of surface noise levels and developing underground equivalent noise levels by installing silencers
Safety and Security Challenges Impacting on Women
Various approaches to be adopted by mines in dealing with sexual harassment issues
Promotional Material for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Development of posters, DVD and booklet 13 13

14. Sexual Harrassment Prevention Promotional Material14

15. Performance on Learning & Growth Perspective
Capacity & Skills towards Continuous Improvement & Creating Conducive Environment
Under this Perspective: 1 out of 2 Objectives Achieved.
Initiatives to Address the Organisational Climate and Environment
Policies impacting issues of moral and organisational are being reviewed and refined
Implementation of revised climate survey action plan in consultation with unions
Committee has been established to address organisational climate issues and is working
effectively
The gender profile has improved across various levels of the organisation, through targeted recruitment process.
Learning and Growth Strategic Objective
LP1
Ensure MHSC Office Staff and Council Members have Adequate skills and Required Competencies Through Continuous Development
LP2
Improve Climate and Environment to Make it Conducive for Good Staff Morale within MHSC 15 15

16. Performance on Customer and Stakeholder Perspective
COMMENTARY Customer Perspective: “tripartite stakeholder satisfaction with the MHSC”
Under this Perspective :Both Strategic Objectives Achieved
Industry Mandatory Guidelines
Management of Cyanide
Thermal Stress Management
Right to Refuse Dangerous Work and Leave Working Place
Personal Protective Equipment for Women
Advisory Notes
Mining Charter Guidance Note
Prevention of Sexual Harassment Promotional Material
Policy Options on to Reduce Negative Impacts of Migration
Access to Electronic and Manual TB Register
Re-examination of Return to Risk Work of Miners with HIV/Aids, TB and Silicosis
Extending Mine Hospital Service to Surrounding Communities
Safety and Security Issues Impacting on Women in the Mining Industry
Regulations
Explosives
Mine Rescue Services
Customer Perspective Strategic Objective
CO1
Delivery Against MHSC Mandate and MHSC Summit Action Plans on OHS to Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction
Promote and Communicate MHSC Programmes to Improves OHS Awareness
CO2 16 16

17. Performance on Customer and Stakeholder Perspective
COMMENTARY Customer Perspective: “tripartite stakeholder satisfaction with the MHSC”
Promotional Other Events Undertaken:
2014 Mine Occupational Health and Safety Summit
Safety Commemoration Day
Coal Safe Conference
World Aids Day and HIV/Aids Awareness
Mining Lekgotla
Mining Indaba
TB Awareness day and Consultative
Customer Perspective Strategic Objective
CO1
Delivery Against MHSC Mandate and MHSC Summit Action Plans on OHS to Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction
Promote and Communicate MHSC Programmes to Improves OHS Awareness
CO2 17 17

18. Showcasing: PPE for Women in Mining18

19. Regional Tripartite Forums (RTF’s)
Engagements with Stakeholders at Regional Level
Distributions Channels for Promotion & Awareness Activities
Feedback Mechanisms in terms of Relevance and Industry Needs
Continuous improvement in terms of effectiveness 19

20. MHSC Initiatives- Promotions of Outcomes
MHSC Promotional Activities
Exhibitions, Participation in Various Events
2. OHS Women In Mining Conference 20 20

21. Principals Approval of New Summit Milestones Milestones
The milestones were developed collaboratively between the stakeholders agreed upon by our Principals
The spirit of tripartism should continue to prevail in implementing all initiatives of the summit milestones

22. New Summit Milestones
Each milestone has clear action plans initiatives and
Implementation of critical activities such as:
Adoption of leading practices
Implementation of research outcomes
Clear timeframes, roles and responsibilities for implementation of summit action plans

23. New Summit Milestones ELIMINATION OF FATALITIES AND INJURIES
Every mining company must have a target of ZERO FATALITIES
Every Fatality is one too many, target to eliminate fatalities by December 2020.
Up to December 2016, 20% reduction in Serious Injuries* per year.
From January 2017, 20% reduction in Lost Time Injuries (LTI**) per year.
*Serious injury is an injury which either incapacitates the injured employee from performing that employee’s normal or similar occupation for a period totaling 14 days of more or which causes the injured employee to suffer the loss of a joint, or part of a joint, or sustain a permanent disability.
 **LTI is any injury which incapacitates the injured employee’s normal or similar occupation the next calendar day.

24. New Summit Milestones ELIMINATION OF NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS
Quietening of Equipment
By December 2024, the total operational or process noise emitted by any equipment must not exceed a milestone sound pressure level of 107 dB(A).
(This milestone of the sound pressure levels will be verified by initiatives under the CoE and MOSH and reviewed in 2016)
For the Individual
By December 2016, no employee’s Standard Threshold Shift (STS) will exceed 25 dB from the baseline when averaged at 2000, 3000 and 4000 Hz in one or both ears

25. New Summit Milestones
Reduction and Prevention of TB, HIV & AIDS Infections
By December 2024, the TB incidence rate should be at or below the National TB incident rate and
100% of employees should be offered HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) annually with all eligible employees linked to an Antiretroviral Therapy Treatment (ART) programme as per the National Strategic Plan (NSP).

26. New Summit Milestones Culture Transformation Framework (CTF)
Implementation of the approved framework
By December 2020 there will be 100% implementation of:
The Leadership Pillar of the CTF
The Risk Management Pillar of the CTF
The Bonus and Performance Incentive Pillar of the CTF
The Data Management Pillar of the CTF
The Diversity Management of the CTF
The Leading Practice pillar of the CTF
After December 2020 the remaining pillars will be implemented:
The Integrated Mining Activity Pillar of the CTF
The Technology Pillar of the CTF
The Inspectorate Pillar of the CTF
Tripartism Pillar of the CTF
Regulatory Framework Pillar of the CTF

27. Centre of Excellence (CoE) Launch27

28. CoE Quick Win Projects
Understanding the Impact of Technology on People in the South African Mining Sector
Underground and surface Communication System
Rockmass Condition Assessment Tools
Independent Support Testing Capability
Continuous Dust Monitoring and Suppression
Missing Persons Locator Systems
Collision Management Systems
Statutory Equipment 28

29. MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL
EVERY MINE WORKER RETURNING FROM WORK UNHARMED EVERYDAY
STRIVING FOR ZERO HARM