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Research Projects Since 1997

“Develop guidelines for recognition of prior learning and training of occupational health and safety representatives and union shop stewards in the SAMI”

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Project COE 190604 CoE 190604 What Financial Model Requirements and Resources can be used in developing an Analytical Laboratory for Verifying the Exposure to Hazardous Occupational Airborne Pollutants by Mine Employees.
Project COE 190202 CoE 190202 Update the South African Mining Industry Rock Stress Measurements Database.
Project COE 180603 COE 180603 Assess the Feasibility of utilising exhaled breath screeening as an accurate and reliable alternative to blood sample analysis as a method to indicate over-exposure to carbon monoxide (CO).
Project COE 180903 CoE 180903_Develop_guidelines_for_RPL_of_OHS_Reps and Union_Shop_Stewards.
Project COE 190601 Develop A Welding Fume Sampling Standard (Standard Operating Procedure And Guidance Note) For The Mining Sector
Project CoE 180903 Develop guidelines for recognition of prior learning and training of occupational health and safety representatives and union shop stewards in the SAMI
Project CoE 190901 What are Employees Experiences of Health and Safety Measures in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI)?
Project CoE 180201 Study On Good Ledging Practices And The Development Of Virtual Video Training Material Based On Good Ledging Practices
Project CoE 190605 Final Report for Publication – Project CoE 190605
Project CoE 180906 Final Report for Publication – Project CoE 180906
CoE 180607 Milestone 5 CoE 180607 Milestone 5 Integrated Report

CoE 180607 Milestone 5 Summary Report

CoE 180901 Milestone 8 Draft final report CoE 180901 Milestone 8 Draft final report
DRAFT FINAL REPORT FOR PROJECT COE 180701 Draft Final Report for project CoE 180701
SIM020201 DEVELOPMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE PINCH BAR SIM 020201 Effective Pinch Bar Report.pdf
GEN 801 INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE SYSTEM FOR “making safe” Gen801_report_final.pdf, Gen801_summary.pdf
GAP 851 Trial training in strata control for underground workers. GAP851 Summary page (Edited).pdf, GAP851Final First Part(Edited).pdf, GAP851Final Second Part (Edited).pdf
SIM 160903 ANALYSIS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO SECTION 12(1) AND SECTION 13(3)(A)(I) OF THE MHSA ON THE APPLICABLE RATIO TO SERVICE THE MINES IN ORDER TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL Final Report SIM 160903. Sit analysis for 12.1 and 13.3 Appointees.pdf
SIM 130903 Safety and Security Challenges Impacting on Women in the SAMI Report SIM 130903 Safety and Security Challenges Impacting on Women in the SAMI Report.pdf, SIM 130903 SIM 130903 Safety and Security Challenges Impacting on Women in the SAMI Summary.pdf
SIM 160902 Assessment of the ergonomics design of self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) devices for use by women in mining SIM160902 – Final Report.pdf
SIM 050203 / YMC0022 Best Practice: Scraper Winch Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Scraper Winch Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance .pdf
HEALTH702 Incidence & Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders Health 702 Incidence Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorder(Summary).pdf, Health 702 Incidence & Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Report.pdf
Health 702 Incidence & Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders Health 702 Incidence Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorder(Summary).pdf, Health 702 Incidence & Work Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Report.pdf
OTH 003 Establish the primary causes of accidents on mines other than gold, coal and platinum OTH 003 Establish Primary Causes of Accidents on Mines Gold, Coal & Platinum (Summary.pdf, OTH 003 Establish Primary Causes of Accidents on Mines other than Gold, Coal (Report).pdf
SIM 040502 BRAKE TESTING OF TRACKLESS MOBILE cc.pdf
SIM 030502 CAUSES OF TRANSPORT AND TRAMMING ACCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINES. SIM 030502 Booklet.pdf, SIM 030502 Report.pdf, SIM 030502 Summary.pdf
SIM 020504 Ergonomics of mining machinery Report SIM 020504 Report.pdf
COE 150501 Assess The Feasibilty of Collision Management Systems CMS COE 150501 Assess The Feasibilty of Collision Management Systems CMS.pdf
SIM160701 PROPOSED ILLUMINATION GUIDELINES FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATING IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY (SAMI) SIM160701 Proposed Illumination Guidelines for Equipment in the SAMI.Final Report.pdf
SIM170603 Comparison of digital and film chest radiography for detection and medical surveillance of silicosis in a setting with a high burden of tuberculosis. SIM 170603 – Appendices 1, 2 and 3.pdf, SIM 170603 Final Full Avdix..pdf
SIM150601 DEVELOP METHODOLOGIES FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF DIESEL EXHAUST EMISSIONS (DEE) AND DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER (DPM) SIM 150601 Develop methodologies for measuring DPMs and DEEs.pdf
CoE1506 ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER (DPM) EXPOSURE THROUGH REPLACEMENT AND/OR CONVERSION OF ALL TIER 0 WITH TIER 2/TIER3 ENGINES TO BE ABLE TO USE LOW SULPHUR DIESEL FUEL AND THE EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF DIESEL MACHINE. CoE150602 Reducing DPMs through replacement of Tier 0 engines.pdf
SIM 150202 Designing a feasible methodology for selecting permanent areal support SIM 150202 Final Interim report.pdf, SIM 150202 Summary.pdf, SIM150202 Guide Booklet.pdf
SIM 050801_Prevalence of latent TB infection among South African gold miners SIM 050801_Prevalence of latent TB infection among South African gold miners Report.pdf
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GAP 045_GUIDELINES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF EMERGENCY WORK IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS GAP 045_GUIDELINES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF EMERGENCY WORK IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS Report.pdf
SIM 030803_MARKERS FOR PREDICTION AND EARLY DETECTION OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS SIM 030803_MARKERS FOR PREDICTION AND EARLY DETECTION OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS Report.pdf
SIM 030802_Development of sensitive tools for active case finding of tuberculosis (Phase I) Report SIM 030802_Development of sensitive tools for active case finding of tuberculosis (Phase I) Report.pdf
Health 817_ A pilot study to assess the heat tolerance of female miners (1 volume, 40 pages) Report Health 817_ A pilot study to assess the heat tolerance of female miners (1 volume, 40 pages) Report.pdf
Health 808_Develop tech. transfer prog. enhance clinical performance in TB man Health 805_Develop percentile charts semi-quantitative tracking of lung functions Report.pdf
Health 805_Develop percentile charts semi-quantitative tracking of lung functions Health 804_Hazards relating to multiple chemical exposure in mineral processing Report.pdf
Health 804_Hazards relating to multiple chemical exposure in mineral processing Health 804_Hazards relating to multiple chemical exposure in mineral processing Report.pdf
Health 711_Nervous system effects environmental manganese exposure Health 711_Nervous system effects environmental manganese exposure Report.pdf
Health 709_Identification of health hazards relating to toxic substances in silicon smelters Health 709_Identification of health hazards relating to toxic substances in silicon smelters Report.pdf
GEN 705 RANGING OPEN PATH REMOTE METHANE DETECTION
GEN 801 INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE SYSTEM FOR “MAKING GEN 801_ INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE SYSTEM FOR “MAKING Report.pdf
GEN 011_Develop means to enhance the effectiveness of existing hearing conservation programmes
Health 706 Compensation through autopsies conducted under the ODMW Act Health 706 Report.pdf
Health 610 Lung function reference tables for the South African mining industry tables.pdf
GEN 701 Best Practice Conveyor Belts GEN 701 Report.pdf
Gen 524 Study of effectiveness of annual & 6 monthly screening with MMR Gen 524 Report.pdf
GEN 509 Surveillance of respiratory disease across the mining industry Gen 509 Pages 1-40.pdf, Gen 509 Pages 41-99.pdf, Gen 509 Pages 100-158.pdf, Gen 509 Pages 159-193.pdf, Gen 509 Appendix A-H.pdf, Gen 509 Appendix I-N.pdf
SIM 130501 A global syrvey of system and technology suitable for vehicle to person collision avoidance SIM 130501 A global syrvey of system and technology suitable for vehicle to person collision avoidance Report.pdf
SIM 050502 Review and Consolidate the HIRA SIM 050502 Review and Consolidate the HIRAReport.doc
SIM 050501 Track B- Noise control new technologies (Drilling) SIM 050501 Track B- Noise control new technologies (Drilling) Report.pdf
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SIM 050501 Reduction of noise level at source when making a mine blast hole SIM 050501 Reduction of noise level at source when making a mine blast hole Report.pdf
SIM 050501 NIHL Track C Training and Awareness and HPD selection SIM 050501 NIHL Track C Training and Awareness and HPD selection Report.doc
SIM 050501 Reduction of noise level at source when making a mine blast hole SIM 050501 Reduction of noise level at source when making a mine blast hole Report.pdf
SIM 040502B Brake testing of trackless mobile mining machinery(Phase 2) SIM 040502B Brake testing of trackless mobile mining machinery(Phase 2) Report.pdf
SIM 040502 Brake testing of trackless mobile equipment SIM 040502 Brake testing of trackless mobile equipment Report.pdf
SIM 030502 transport & tramming accidents in trackless vehicles Booklet SIM 030502 transport & tramming accidents in trackless vehicles Booklet.pdf
GEN 702 Criteria safe use of commercial personnel transportation underground GEN 702 Criteria safe use of commercial personnel transportation underground Report.PDF
GEN 701 Survey best design, installation, maintenance and operation of conveyor belts GEN 701 Survey best design, installation, maintenance and operation of conveyor belts Report.pdf
GEN 311 Evaluation and further development of a quiet non-atmospheric polluting blast GEN 311 Evaluation and further development of a quiet non-atmospheric polluting blast Report.pdf
GEN 109 Develop remote control systems for mining equipment GEN 109 Develop remote control systems for mining equipment Report.pdf
SIMGAP704 The Ergonomics of locomotive design SIMGAP704 The Ergonomics of locomotive design.pdf
SIM 050501 NIHL Track C Report and Awareness and HPD selection SIM 050501 NIHL Track C Report and Awareness and HPD selection.doc
SIM 040501 Protection systems for declineincline shaft systems SIM 040501 Protection systems for declineincline shaft systems Report.pdf
SIM 030501 Investigate causes of scraper accidents in GAP sector SIM 030501 Investigate causes of scraper accidents in GAP sector Report.pdf
SIM 020504 Ergonomics of mining machinery and transport SIM 020504 Ergonomics of mining machinery and transport.pdf
SIM 020502 Factors affecting driver alertness during the operation of haul trucks SIM 020502 Factors affecting driver alertness during the operation of haul trucks.pdf
GAP 857 Learning outcomes and effective communication techniques for hazard GAP 857 Learning outcomes and effective communication techniques for hazard Report.pdf
GAP 836 An investigation into the effects of steel wire rope specimen GAP 836 An investigation into the effects of steel wire rope specimen Report.pdf
GAP 803 Develop Discard Criteria for Non-spin Wire Ropes GAP 803 Develop Discard Criteria for Non-spin Wire Ropes Report.pdf
GAP 701 Risk assessment of hoisting without a safety detaching hook GAP 701 Risk assessment of hoisting without a safety detaching hook.pdf
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GAP 642 Design and Development of quiet self thrust blast hole drilling system GAP 642 Design and Development of quiet self thrust blast hole drilling system.pdf
GAP 638 The Identification, Investigation and Analysis of End-of-wind Protection Devices for Vertical and Incline Shafts GAP 638 The Identification, Investigation and Analysis of End-of-wind Protection Devices for Vertical and Incline Shafts Report.doc
GAP 637 Technology transfer of winder ropes research GAP 637 Technology transfer of winder ropes research Report.pdf
GAP 636 Risk analysis and Assessment of vertical and icline small winder system GAP 636 Risk analysis and Assessment of vertical and icline small winder system.pdf
GAP 635 Performance requirements for locomotive Brakes GAP 635 Performance requirements for locomotive Brakes Report.pdf
GAP 634 The Attenuation of Rock Drill Vibration GAP 634 The Attenuation of Rock Drill Vibration Report.pdf
GAP 536 Safety Detaching hook specification GAP 536 Safety Detaching hook specification.pdf
GAP 502 Discard criteria for mine winder ropes Gap 502 Discard criteria for mine winder ropes Report.pdf
GAP 324 Deteriotation and Discharge of Mine Winders Ropes GAP 324 Deteriotation and Discharge of Mine Winders Ropes.pdf
GAP 054 The use of Mining Ropes GAP 054 The use of Mining Ropes Report.pdf
COL 506 Investigate the causes of transport and tramming accidents in coal mines COL 506 Investigate the causes of transport and tramming accidents in coal mines Report.pdf
SIM 020404 Development of a ranging open path remote methane detector SIM 020404_Development of a ranging open path remote methane detector Report.pdf
GEN 705 Ranging open path remote methane detection monitoring device GEN 705_Ranging open path remote methane detectionmonitoring device Report.pdf
GAP 806 An investigation into the conditions under which HFC134a may become flammable GAP 806_An investigation into the conditions under which HFC134a may become flammable Report.pdf
SIM 040403 Technology transfer of flammable gas hazard reduction in hard rock fiery mines SIM 040403_Technology transfer of flammable gas hazard reduction in hard rock fiery mines Report.doc
SIM 040401 Technology transfer of methane hazards reduction in fiery mines. SIM 040401_Technology transfer of methane hazards reduction in fiery minesReport.doc
COL 713 Prevention of spontaneous combustion of backfilled plant waste material COL 713_Prevention of spontaneous combustion of backfilled plant waste material Report.pdf
COL 701 Inertisation strategies and practices in underground coal mines COL 701_Inertisation strategies and practices in underground coal mines Report.pdf
COL 604 Inertisation of sealed coal mine panels using microbial organisms COL 602_Strategies to monitor non-homogeneous atmospheres in sealed off panels in coal mines Report.pdf
COL 602 Strategies to monitor non-homogeneous atmospheres in sealed off panels in coal Mines. COL 602_Strategies to monitor non-homogeneous atmospheres in sealed off panels in coal mines Report.pdf
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COL 601 Remote flammable gas detection measuring device COL 601_Remote flammable gas detection measuring device Report.pdf
COL 502 Design, construction and testing of underground seals COL 502_Design, construction and testing of underground seals Report.pdf
COL 501 To test dispersed stone dust barriers for effective in bord and pillar coal COL 501_To test dispersed stone dust barriers for effective in bord and pillar coal mines Report.pdf
COL 465 Determining the friction factors for underground colliery bord and pillar workings COL 465_Determining the friction factors for underground colliery bord and pillar workings Report.pdf
COL 409 Methane layering in bord and pillar working COL 409_Methane layering in bord and pillar working Report.pdf
COL 322 Systems to limit coal dust and methane explosions in coal mines COL 322_Systems to limit coal dust and methane explosions in coal mines Report.pdf
COL 303 Methane prediction in collieries COL 303_ Methane prediction in collieries Report.pdf
COL 236 Assessment of dispersed barrier COL 236_Assesment of dispersed barrierSummary.PDF
COL 205 Reduce explosion risks and improve safety and health conditions by better ventilation practices in mechanical miner headings COL 205_Reduce explosion risks and improve safety and health conditions by better ventilation practices in mechanical miner headings Report.pdf
COL 104 Determine the feasibility of techniques for simulating coal dust COL 104_Determine the feasibility of techniques for simulating coal dust explosions Report.pdf
COL 010 Assessment of explosion barriers COL 010_Assessment of explosion barriers Report.pdf
COL 316 Optimize awareness of hazards in underground coal mines caused by electrical ignitions COL 316 Report.pdf
COL 205 Reduce methane (Explosion and fire risk Improve ventilation in miner headings COL 205 Report.pdf
COL 030 Reduce the methane hazards in collieries COL 030 Report 1.pdf, COL 030 Report 2.pdf
SIM 100601 Noise-Induced hearing loss and Silicosis prevention audit tools for use in the South African mining industry SIM 100601 Report.pdf
SIM 050603 Pilot study to determine the extent and nature of occupational exposure to airborne pollutants associated with clay mining and brick-making SIM 050603 Report.pdf
SIM 020604 Quantification of Inherent Respirable Dust Generation Potential (IRDGP) of South African Coals. SIM 020604 Report.pdf
SIM 050601 Exposure to and effects of carbon monoxide in deep underground mines. SIM 050601 Report.doc
SIM 020602 DIESEL PARTICULATE EMISSIONS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY. SIM 020602 Report.PDF
SIM 020601 Investigation of Crystalline Phases in Silica Fume SIM 02-06-01 Final Report.pdf
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SIM 020603 SIMRAC Silicosis Control Programme – Phase 1 Sim 02 06 03 final Report.pdf
HEALTH 705 Provisional assessment of the impact of adding sputum screening to existing active case finding methods for tuberculosis in a gold mining workforce. Health 705 Report.pdf
GEN 208 Control of diesel exhaust emission in underground workings GEN 208 Report.pdf
SIM 100801 Adverse health impacts associated with dust emissions from gold mine tailings SIM 100801 Year 1 Report.pdf
SIM 020603 SIMRAC Silicosis Control Programme – Phase 1 SIM 020603 Report.pdf
GAP 802 Quantification of Dust Generating Sources in Gold and Platinum Mines GAP 802 Report.pdf
GAP 326 Gravimetric Dust Sampling for Control purposes and occupational Dust Sampling. GAP 326 Report.pdf
GAP 046 Personal gravimetric dust sampling and risk assessment. GAP 046 Report.pdf
COL 467 The reduction of the safety and health risk associated with the generation of dust on strip coal mine haul roads. COL467.pdf
COL 807 Dust-control for thick-seam wall Mines COL 807 Report.pdf
COL 603 Underground Road Header Environmental Control COL 603 Report.pdf
SIM 040302 The determination of loading conditions for crush pillars and the performance of crush pillar under dynamic loading SIM 040302 Report.pdf
SIM 020304 Improved seismic locations and location techniques SIM 020304 Report.pdf
GAP 852 Experimental validation of a mine-wide continuous closure monitoring system as a decision making tool for gold mines GAP 852 Report.pdf
GAP 816b Review of past research areas – seismology and mine layout design GAP 816B Report.pdf
GAP 816b Review of past research areas – seismology and mine layout design GAP 816B Report.pdf, GAP 816B Summary.pdf
GAP 811 Criteria for preconditioning at varying stoping widths in different geotechnical areas GAP 811 Report.pdf
GAP 709b The meaningful use of peak particle velocity at excavation surface for the optimization GAP 709B Report.pdf
GAP 709a Peak particle velocities at excavation surface rockburst support criteria  GAP 709A Report.pdf
GAP 708 The design and development of an effective support system for tabular stopes in gold and platinum mines GAP 708 Report.pdf
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GAP 612 Relationship between ERR, system stiffness parameters and seismic energy release GAP 612 Report.pdf
GAP 606 Support technologies to cater for rockbursts and falls of ground in the immediate face area GAP 606 Summary.pdf, Chap1 Final.pdf, Chap2 Final.pdf, Chap3 Final.pdf, Chap4 Final.pdf, Chap5 Final.pdf, Chap6 Final.pdf, Chap7 Final.pdf, Chap8 Final.pdf
GAP 409 Seismology for rockburst prediction GAP 409 Report.pdf
GAP 341 An Investigation into the accessibility of the seismically active fault plane in which to perfom controlled fault slip GAP 341 Report.pdf
GAP 223 Deep Mine Layout Design Criteria GAP 223 Summary.pdf
GAP 223 Deep Mine Layout Design Criteria GAP 211 Report.pdf
GAP 211 Non Linear Seismology GAP 211 Report.pdf
GAP 201 Improvement of Mine Worker’s Safety through the investigation of the site response to Rockbursts.
GAP 114 Loading system stiffness of fault slip events GAP 114 Report.pdf
GAP 017 Seismology for Rockbursts prevention, control and prediction. GAP 017 Report.pdf
GAP 003 Preliminary study of the effects of fault properties and mining geometry on the stiffness of the loading system in faults slip seismic events as basis for identifying situation prone to seismic activity. GAP 003 Report.pdf
SIM 040301 Evaluation of the design criteria of Regularly Spaced Dip Pillars (RSDP) based on their in-situ performance SIM 040301 Report.pdf, SIM 040301 Supplementary material.pdf
SIM 020307 Calibration of intergration-ready numerical models to real seismic data SIM 020307 Report.pdf
SIM 020302 Proactive approaches to rockmass stability and control SIM 020302 Booklet – Panel Scheduling.pdf,SIM 020302 Booklet – Tap Tests.pdf, SIM 020302 Report.pdf
SIM 020301 New criteria for rockmass stability and control using integration of seismicity and numerical modelling SIM 020301 Report.pdf
SIM 050603 Pilot study to determine the extent and nature of occupational exposure to airborne pollutants associated with clay mining and brick-making SIM 050603 Summary.Pilot study to determine the extent and nature of occupational exposure to airborne pollutants associated with clay mining and brick-making.pdf
SIM 020604 Inherent Respirable Dust Generation Potential (IRDGP) of South African Coals SIM 020604 Report.Inherent Respirable Dust Generation Potential (IRDGP) of South African Coals.pdf, SIM 020604 Summary.Inherent Respirable Dust Generation Potential (IRDGP) of South African Coals.PDF
SIM 020601 Investigation of Crystalline Phases in Silica Fume SIM 020601 Report.Investigation of Crystalline Phases in Silica Fumes.pdf
SIM 020601 Investigation of Crystalline Phases in Silica Fume SIM 020601 Summary.Investigation of Crystalline Phases in Silica Fumes.pdf
SIM 020605 An Investigation into the Surface Activity of Airborne Particles in the Gold Mining Environment SIM 020605 Summary.An Investigation into the Surface Activity of Airborne Particles in the Gold Mining Environment.pdf
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GAP 730 The Effectiveness and Profile of the SIMRAC Research Effort in Improving Safety in the Gold and Platinum Sectors GAP 730 – Improving Safety in Gold and Platinum Sectors_R_B_GAP_Rep.pdf
GAP 730 The Effectiveness and Profile of the SIMRAC Research Effort in Improving Safety in the Gold and Platinum Sectors GAP 730 – Improving Safety in Gold and Platinum Sectors_R_B_GAP_Rep.pdf
SIM 020904 Investigation into Slipping and Falling Accidents and Materials Handling in the South Affrican Mining Industry SIM 020904 Report – Investigation into Slip and Fall and Material Handling in SAMI_R_SP_G_Sum.pdf, SIM 020904 Report – Investigation into Slip and Fall and Material Handling in SAMI_R_SP_Rep.pdf
SIM 130501 Global technologies vehicle to person detection SIM 130501 Report.pdf, SIM 130501 Summarry.pdf
SIM 120501 Noise controls for mining equipment SIM 120501 Report.pdf, SIM 120501 Summary.pdf
SIM 110501 Improvement of noise induced hearing loss awareness SIM 110501 Report.pdf
GEN 810 Development of a smart rockbolt for underground monitoring operations GEN 810 Report.pdf, GEN 810 Summary.pdf
SIM 050501 NIHL prevention programe Appendix 1 Ultrasonic drilling.pdf, Appendix 2 ultrasonic breaking.pdf, SIM 050501 Report.pdf, SIM 050501 Summary.pdf
Investigation into support systems in SA Collieries(b) SIM 020205 Booklet.pdf, SIM 020205b Report.pdf, SIM 020205b Summary.pdf
OTH 308 An investigation into the influence of Haul Road Design, Construction and maintenance practices on transport accidents for surface and underground mines; and to determine further research to improve safe transportation operating conditions OTH 308 Report.pdf
Investigation into drawpoints, tips orepasses and chutes OTH 303 Booklet.pdf, OTH 303 Report Vol 1.pdf, OTH 303 Report Vol 2.pdf, OTH 303 Summary.pdf
SIM 040205C QA for pumping support systems – Phase 3 SIM 040205C Report.pdf, SIM 040205C Summary.pdf
OTH 202 Investigation of the causes of transport and tramming accidents on mines other than coal, goal and platinum  OTH 202 Summary.pdf, OTH 202 VOL1.pdf, OTH 202 VOL2.pdf
SIM 040205C QA for pumping support systems – Phase 3 SIM 040205C Report.pdf, SIM 040205C Summary.pdf
GEN 311 Evaluation and further development of a quite non-atmospheric polluting blast GEN 311 Report.pdf, GEN 311 Summary.pdf
SIM 040206 Assessment of SIMRAC rock related research SIM 040206 Report.doc, SIM 040206 Summary.doc
GAP 703 Coupling systems and designs in use in the gold and platinum sector GAP 703 Report.pdf
GAP 703 Coupling systems and designs in use in the gold and platinum sector GAP 703 Report.pdf
SIM 120201 Guidelines on the Falls of Ground in platinum and gold mines SIM 120201 Report.pdf, SIM120201 Summary.pdf
GAP 520 Investigate safety of rail vehicles and systems operating in south african gold mines GAP 520 Report.pdf, GAP 520 Summary.pdf
Research Document
SIM 120201 Guidelines on the Falls of Ground in platinum and gold mines  SIM 120201 Report.pdf, SIM120201 Summary.pdf
GAP 821 Further assessment of seismic hazard/risk in the Bushveld complex platinum mines and the implication for regional and local support design  GAP 821 Report.pdf, GAP 821 Summary.pdf
SIM 050302 Minimizing the rockburst risk (phase 2)  SIM 050302 Report.pdf
SIM 120201 Technology Transfer for ‘A Risk Based Approach to Enhancing Support Design in Bushveld Underground Mines  SIM120201 Summary.pdf, SIM 120201 Report.pdf
SIM 040303 Lead-lag design criteria and seismicity patterns  SIM 040303 Presentation.pdf, SIM 040303 Report.pdf, SIM 040303 Summary.pdf
SIM 140201 Training extension for the adoption of a risk-based approach to support design in Bushveld underground mines  SIM 140201 Report.pdf, SIM 140201 Summary.pdf
SIM 140301 Technology transfer on minimizing seismic risk in the platinum mines  SIM 140301 Final Report.pdf, SIM 140301 Summary.pdf
SIM 140202 Identify opportunities to improve the safety of baring-down practices  RCAT Chart.pdf, SIM 140202 Report.pdf, SIM 140202 Summary.pdf, SIM 140202 Appendix A_ Questionnaires.pdf, SIM 140202 Appendix B_Questionnaire Statistics.pdf, SIM 140202 Appendix C – Field and Photo Log.pdf, Barring Booklet Final V1.pdf
SIM 140205 Fluid-induced seismicity in the central rand basin area: ground motion prediction and the development of early warning systems for risk reduction: year 2  SIM 140205 Report.pdf, SIM 140205 Summary.pdf
SIM 140204 Integration of the South African National Seismograph Network and Database with mining networks as per the recommendations in chapter 1 of the presidential mine and safety audit 2008; Phase 2  SIM 140204 Report.pdf, SIM 140204 Summary.pdf
SIM 150201 Develop methodologies for determining maximum mining spans (bord widths) applicable to platinum and chrome bord and pillar mines in the Bushveld Complex  SIM 150201 Final Report.pdf, SIM 150201 Handbook.pdf, SIM 150201 Summary.pdf
SIM 110201 Fluid-induced seismicity in the central rand basin area: ground motion prediction and the development of early warning systems for risk reduction  SIM 110201 Report Part 1.pdf, SIM 110201 Report Part 2.pdf, SIM 110201 Report Part 3.pdf, SIM 110201 Summary.pdf, SIM 110201 Year 1 Report.pdf
SIM 150202 Design a feasible methodology for selecting permanent areal support for varying environments in underground mines  SIM 150202 Final Interim report.pdf, SIM 150202 Summary.pdf, SIM150202 Guide Booklet.pdf
HEALTH 824 A cross-sectional study to determine the potential mutagenic exposure from diesel exhaust emissions in underground coal mines in South Africa  Health 824 Summary.A cross-sectional study to determine the potential mutagenic exposure from diesel exhaust emissions in underground coal mines in South Africa.pdf
HEALTH 604 Proposed rational strategic criteria for routine measurement of exposure to respirable dust in South African mines  HEALTH 604 Report.Proposed rational strategic criteria for routine measurement of exposure to respirable dust in South African mines.pdf
OTH 409 The positive identification of asbestos or other fibres in the mining of kimberlite deposits and an evaluation of relevant TLVs  OTH 409 Appendix.The positive identification of asbestos or other fibres in the mining of kimberlite deposits and an evaluation of relevant TLVs.pdf, OTH 409 Report.The positive identification of asbestos or other fibres in the mining of kimberlite deposits and an evaluation of relevant TLVs.pdf, OTH 409 Summary.The positive identification of asbestos or other fibres in the mining of kimberlite deposits and an evaluation of relevant TLVs.pdf
COL 027 Handbook to reduce the exposure of workers to dust  COL 027 Summary.Handbook to reduce the exposure of workers to dust.PDF, COL 027 Report.Handbook to reduce the exposure of workers to dust.pdf
GAP 046 Personal Gravimetric Dust Sampling and Risk Assessment  GAP 046 Summary.Personal Gravimetric Dust Sampling and Risk Assessment.PDF, GAP 046 Report.Personal Gravimetric Dust Sampling and Risk Assessment.pdf
MHSC 0311415 Develop an operations manual for the implementation of the revised code of practice for the assessment of personal exposure to airborne pollutants  MHSC0311415 Report.Personal exposure to airborne pollutants.pdf
COL 515 Engineering Gravmimetric Monitoring Methods to Cope With Excessively High Dust Levels-2  COL 515 Report.Engineering Gravimetric Monitoring Methods to Cope with Excessively High Dust Levels-2.pdf
Research Document
SIM 140701 Develop feasible methodologies to aid escape in poor visibility in underground enviroment  11. SIM 14 07 01 Final Report.pdf, 11. SIM 14 07 01 Summary.pdf
SIM 020703 Vibration – Seating  9. SIM 02 07 03 Summary.doc
SIM 020701 The clinical value of immittance testing in the identification of ear pathology in South African mineworkers  8. SIM 02 07 01 Part 2 Final Report.doc
SIM 020701 Evaluate the viability of auditory steady state response testing for pseudohypacusic workers in South African mining industry  8. SIM 02 07 01 Part 1 Final Report.pdf, 8. SIM 02 07 01 Summary.pdf
GEN 420 An examination of methods whereby noise levels in current and new equipment may be reduced  4. GEN 420 Final Draft Report.pdf
To establish the presence of M tuberculosis in the underground workplaces on the gold mines  To establish the presence of M tuberculosis in the underground workplaces on the gold mines.pdf
GAP 642 Design and development of a quiet, self-thrusting blast hole drilling system  3. GAP 642 Final Report.pdf, 3. GAP 642 Summary.pdf
HEALTH 701 Strategies for reducing the burden of TB infection and diseases in South African goldminers  Strategies for reducing the burden of TB infection and diseases.pdf
Respiratory health effects in relation to crystalline silica  Respiratory health effects in relation to crystalline silica.pdf
Assessment of world-wide illumination and visibility standards in coal mines  2. COL 451 Final Report.pdf, 2. COL 451 Appendix.pdf, 2. COL 451 Recommendations Report.pdf
Respiratory disease in the South African Platinum Mining industry  Respiratory diseases_Platinum Mines.pdf
Respiratory diseases among South African coal miners  Respiratory diseases among South African coal miners.pdf
Pulmonary tiberculosis in relation to lung function loss  Pulmonary tiberculosis in relation to lung function loss.pdf
Provisional assessment of the impact of adding sputum  Provisional assessment of the impact of adding sputum.pdf
Process based perfomance review for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis  Process based perfomance review for the diagnosis of PTB.PDF
SIM 030803 Markers for prediction and early detection of pneumoconiosis  Markers for prediction and early detection of pneumoconiosis.pdf
COL 714 Quantification of noise sources in mechanical board and pillar coal mining  1. COL 714 Final Report.pdf, 1. COL 714 Summary.pdf
SIMHEALTH 610A Development of lung function reference tables suitable for use in the SAMI  Development of lung function reference tables suitable for use in the SAMI.PDF
SIM 020205B Optimisation of support in collieries (a continuation of SIM020205)  SIM 020205b Report.pdf
SIM 020205 An investigation into the support systems in South African collieries (214 p.)  SIM 020205 Report.pdf
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COL 816 Developing mobile crack-counting recordings in a stooping environment in coal mines  COL816 Report.pdf
COL 815 Develop international links for co-operative research in coal mining  COL 815 Report.pdf
COL 812 Rating system for coal mine roofs  COL 812 Report.pdf
COL 810 The Impact of Geotechnical Factors  COL810 Report.pdf
COL 802 Survey of horizontal stresses in coal mines from available measurements and mapping  COL802 Report.pdf
COL 709 Development of a method to estimate coal pillar loading  COL 709 Report.pdf
COL 704 Suitable long tendon(2.5m -15m) technologies and practices  COL 704 Report.pdf, Col704.pdf, Col704L.pdf
COL 703 Investigation of system to provide early warning of roof falls  COL703 Report.pdf
COL 702 Practice and guidelines of water barrier pillars  COL 702 Report.pdf
COL 613 In-loco inspection of current roof falls to determine causes  COL613 Report.pdf
COL 609 Support installation practice in mechanical miner workings  COL 609 Report.pdf
COL 607 Predicting goafing by micro seismic monitoring techniques
COL 504 Simple users guide on roof support installations and evaluation  COL504 Report.pdf
COL 503 Literature survey on the advance deterioration of dykes in underground coal mine workings  COL503 Report.pdf
COL 439 Determine the need to research the time related stability decay of bord and pillar systems  COL439 Report.pdf
COL 337 Coal Pillar Design Procedures  COL337 Report.pdf
COL 328 Review of current design methodologies to improve the safety of roof support systems, particularly in the face area in collieries  COL 328 Report.pdf
COL 327 Review the caving mechanisms around high extraction systems and determine the effect of the mechanisms on the safety of the systems  COL 327 Report.pdf
COL 326 Conceptual development of a method to determine the principal stress around coal mine workings to ensure safe mine designs  COL 326 Report.pdf
COL 026 Multi-seam design procedures  COL 026 Report.pdf
Research Document
COL 021A Assessment of coal pillar design procedures  COL 021 Report.pdf
COL 005 The effect of structural discontinuities on coal pillar strength as a basis of improving safety and the design of coal pillar systems  COL 005 Report.pdf
SIM 050101 HEALTH CARE WORKERS’ (HCWs) KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF SMOKING IN GOLD MINE WORKERS  SIM 050101 Report.pdf
GAP 730 The effectiveness and profile of the SIMRAC research effort  GAP 730 Report.pdf
SIM 130102 leading practices mundele  Final Report Project SIM130102.pdf
SIM 030102 A survey of the health and safety culture in the South African mining industry  SIM 03 01 02 Report.pdf
SIM 020103 ‘Alcohol and cannabis use among South African Mines  SIM 020103 Final report.pdf
Improve the Safety of workers by investigating the reasons why accepted Safety and Work Standards are not complied with on Mines  GEN 213 Report.pdf
COL307 Identification of causes of unsafe acts or neglect resulting in roof or side wall accidents  COL 307 Report.pdf
COL203 Engineering human factors in machinery and transport accidents  COL 203 Report.pdf
SIM 140201 Training extension for the adoption of a risk-based approach to support  SIM 140201 Report.pdf
SIM 130904 Thermal Stress-Iyashisa Game  SIM 130904 Report.pdf
SIM 120201 Technology Transfer for “A Risk Based Approach to Enhancing Support Design  SIM 120201 Report.pdf
MHSC Guideline on identification and adoption of Leading Practices  MHSC Guideline on identification and adoption of Leading Practices.pdf
Culture Transformation Framework (CTF)  Changing Minds, Changing mines researchs for Culture Transformation Framework Report.pdf
MHSC Research Projects Update- Special Projects  MHSC Research Projects Update- Special Projects.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update- Rockburst  MHSC Research Projects Update- Rockburst.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update- Machinery  MHSC Research Projects Update- Machinery.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update – Rockfalls  MHSC Research Projects Update – Rockfalls.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update – Physical Hazards  MHSC Research Projects Update – Physical Hazards.docx
Research Document
MHSC Research Projects Update – Occupational Diseases  MHSC Research Projects Update – Occupational Diseases.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update – Human Factor  MHSC Research Projects Update – Human Factor.docx
MHSC Research Projects Update – Airborne  MHSC Research Projects Update – Airborne.docx
2014 OHS Summit milestones  2014 OHS Summit Milestones.pdf
SIM 130401 Pressurised gases in Bushveld Complex  SIM 130401 Report.pdf
SIM 050401 Development, evaluation and testing of an alternative onboard continuous miner scrubbers  SIM 050401 Report.pdf
Women in Mining (WIM)  SIM 130903 Report.pdf
SIM 140901  SIM140901 Final Report.pdf
SIM 130901 Health and safety impacts of socioeconomic conditions and other matters relating to living conditions in the South African mining industry  SIM 130904 Report.pdf
SIM 130901 Health and safety impacts of socioeconomic conditions and other matters relating to living conditions in the South African mining industry  SIM130901 Report.pdf
SIM 110905 The relationship between physiological strain and physical work requirements PDF icon SIM 110905 Report.pdf
SIM 110901 Characterising the risk of human exposure and health impacts from acid mine drainage  SIM110901 Report.pdf
SIM 100903 An investigation of the requirements for the development of an information management system  SIM 100903 Report.pdf
SIM 100901 New approaches to induct employees in the SAMI on dangers related to thermal stress  SIM 100901 Report.pdf
MHSC Guideline on identification and adoption of Leading Practices  MHSC Guideline on identification and adoption of Leading Practices.pdf
2014 OHS Summit milestones  2014 OHS Summit Milestones.pdf
TB Leading practices  TB Leading Practices Project – Final Report.pdf
SIM 140802 Impact of HIV and ARVs on auditory system.  SIM 140802 FINAL REPORT.pdf
SIM 140801 Adverse health impacts associated with dust emissions from tailings.  SIM 140801 Final report.pdf
SIM 100801 Adverse health impacts associated with dust emissions from tailings.  SIM 100801 Year 1 Report.pdf
Research Document
SIM 050803 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  SIM 050803 Report.pdf
SIM 140701 Develop Feasible Methodologies to Aid Escape in Poor Visibility  SIM 140701 Final Report.pdf
SIM 100601 NIHL and Silicosis prevention audit tools for use in SAMI  SIM 100601 Report.pdf
SIM 020605 An Investigation into the Surface Activity of Airborne Particles in the Gold mining Environment  SIM 020605 Report.pdf
Personal exposure to airborne pollutants  Personal exposure to airborne pollutants Report.pdf
SIM 130502 How can the risks associated with differing interface protocols between PDS and machinery control systems be managed  SIM 130502 Milestone 1 Report.pdf
SIM 130501 Global technologies vehicle to person detection  SIM 130501 Report.pdf
SIM 120501 Noise controls for mining equipment  SIM 120501 Report.pdf
SIM 110501 Improvement of Noise-induced Hearing Loss awareness  SIM 110501 Report.pdf
SIM 050501 NIHL Prevention Programme  SIM 050501 Report.pdf