Mine Health and Safety Council

1. Mine Health and Safety Council Presentation to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources MHSC Annual Report for 2011/2012 7th November 2012

2. Contents • Introduction of MHSC Team • Overall Performance • Performance on Pre-determined Objectives • Issues raised by the Auditor General • Conclusions and way forward

3. The Mine Health and Safety Council Vision “A world-class health and safety performance for mine workers and affected communities” Mission “To promote health and safety culture in the mining industry and provide current advice on mine health and safety issues through tripartite partnership” .

4. Monitoring MHSC’s Strategic Plan MHSC Strategic plan is a 3 year rolling plan – based on stakeholder needs, mining industry opportunities and challenges; outcomes of industry initiatives and plans in relation to OHS

5. Performance per Objective • COMMENTARY • Under this objective – significant delivery. • Advisory Reports to the Minister on • Summit Commitments, • Establishment of a Centre of Excellence, • HIV/AIDS &TB

6. Performance per Objective • COMMENTARY • For the financial year, 12 research projects were completed. • This is the largest number of projects completed in a financial year for a long time at MHSC. • As result of improvements in research project management processes. • Challenge was in champion mines reporting on the projects that were completed. • New initiative under the Mining Charter has addressed this aspect of involvement and implementation of research.

7. Financial Performance Commentary Performance against budget There was improvement in revenue collection where 90% was collected in 2012 in comparison to 88% in 2011.

8. Findings of the Auditor General • The Auditor General in the assessment of the MHSC found following areas of concern: • Adherence to Supply Chain Management Processes • HR related matters • Changes to the Annual Financial Statement

9. Findings of the Auditor General Supply Chain Management

10. Findings of the Auditor General Performance Information

11. Findings of the Auditor General Human Resources

12. Findings of the Auditor General Annual Financial Statements

13. Remedial Actions on AG findings • CORRECTIVE MEASURES • SCM • On the issue of the SCM processes, policies were reviewed and revised. • Appointment of a senior SCM person to assist in controls. • Training of all senior staff involved in SCM Processes • Major focus area for Internal Audit • Material changes in AFS • Increase controls on policies and processes • Focus in commitment schedules • Mock Financials submitted to Audit and Risk Committee

14. Performance in 2011/2012 • For the 2011/2012 year the MHSC made significant contributions towards achieving Zero harm in the mining sector. • A two day summit was held in November • DAY 1 focussed on the OHS Summit • DAY 2 was dedicated to HIV/AIDS and TB initiatives for the Mining Sector • There was a reaffirmation on the establishment of the Centre of Excellence • The Launch of the Culture Transformation Framework

15. MHSC Initiatives- OHS Summit 15

16. MHSC Initiatives- OHS Summit • Over the years, MHSC focus has been to control workplace risks through technical aspects or the design of systems and controls. MHSC undertook the project Changing Minds, Changing Mines to develop a framework into making a revolutionary change towards attaining zero harm in the sector. 16

17. MHSC’s Culture Transformation Vision We, the Tripartite Stakeholders of the South African Mining Sector, see a future in which every mine employee shall return home unharmed every day. Mission Through the individual and collective efforts, each member of the South African Mining Sector, shall (led by the leaders and principals), adhere to the values of care and dignity towards respect for each other; not blaming but applying fair sanction through honesty, integrity and transparency, ensuring trust; equity and equality to attain ZERO HARM.

18. Initiatives – Activities TRANSFORMING THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY

19. MHSC Initiatives- Culture Transformation • At the Summit in November 2011, the principals launched the Culture Transformation Framework • 11 pillars were identified • Each focussing on various aspects that would improve the attitude and approach to OHS in the sector. • Stakeholder prioritised 5 of the pillars. • Focus is on promotion and implementation of the CTF Initiatives – Activities TRANSFORMING THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY 19

20. MHSC’s Culture Transformation

21. MHSC’s Culture Transformation • For each pillar: • MinimumStandards • Clearly outlinesthe intent

22. MHSC’s Culture Transformation • For each pillar: • MinimumStandards • Clearly outlinesthe intent • 2. Action Plan • Roles and Responsibilities • Timeframes

23. MHSC’s Culture Transformation Performance against each pillar identified will be reported using a scoring system described as follows: X X X X X 0 = no system/programme in place that meets the min stds. 1 = a new system/programme or a révision of existing is PLANNED to meet the min stds. 2 = a new system/programme or a révision of existing is DEVELOPED to meet the min stds. 3 = a new system/programme or a révision of existing is IMPLEMENTED to meet the min stds. 4 = a new system/programme or a révision of existing is IMPLEMENTED AND REVIEWED for suitability

24. MHSC Initiatives- HIV/AIDS & TB Summit • At the Summit in November 2011, the principals agreed to work to the three pillars on HIV/AIDS, TB and Silicosis in the mining sector • PREVENTION • TREATMENT, CARE AND SUPPORT • RESEARCH, MONITORING& SURVEILLANCE • In total there are 22 areasfocus. 24

25. MHSC’s Culture Transformation

26. MHSC Initiatives- Centre of Excellence • The MHSC will fund the Centre of Excellence in line with an approved Business Plan for the Centre. • The MHSC will ensure that leadership of the Centre implement a strategic plan in a coordinated and comprehensive manner in line with the mandate of the MHSC and purpose of the Centre. • The MHSC will consider the Centre of Excellence as a provider of choice for research and capacity building as the Centre develops its own capacity to deliver. 26

27. MHSC Initiatives- Research Projects • The MHSC completed the following projects in the year 27

28. MHSC Initiatives- Research Projects • PPE for women: • Mining - male-dominated sector. • Introduction of Women in mining have special health and safety needs resulting from their unique anatomical and physiological makeup. • The provision of appropriate PPE • Results indicate the need for greater focus on the health needs of WIM. • Need to redesign PPE for WIM to accommodate their anatomical and physiological body structures. • Review of MHSA required to enforce “employers are obliged to ensure and promote the health and safety of their employees.” 28

29. MHSC Initiatives- Research Projects Rockfalls and rockbursts in platinum mines A Risk Evaluation model has been developed, to assess support system in a given geotechnical environment. Using seismic data show fluctuations over recent years, but not necessarily an alarming trend for the near future. Guidelines were developed to assist platinum mining operations to mitigate seismic risk. Risk model clearly shows the expected frequency of injuries and economic losses for each support system, which enables a fair comparison of each support system. Outcomes of both projects are being tested for implementation.

30. MHSC Initiatives- Research Projects • Issues impacting on Small Scale Mining • Mining super imposed against Health Facilities • Need to understand what the issues are? • Then develop programmes based on needs. • Project just commenced. • Mines • Health Care Facilities

31. Mine Health and Safety Council • Strengths • Tripartism • Uniformed voice by all towards ZERO HARM • Sound Risk Management • Challenges • The need for proactive/leading indicators • Lack of research capacity – nationally • Research Implementation • Reporting of data • Opportunities • The MHSC OHS Summit • The Centre of Excellence • The Cultural Transformation Framework • Focus on Technology Transfer • Reporting on OHS in mining charter

32. Attaining ZERO HARM Each set is critically important to the reach the target… The right mind set…. Doing the right things…. With the right support….

33. Attaining ZERO HARM The MHSC continues to work tirelessly to make a meaningful contribution towards the realisation of ZERO HARM at South African mines. Reaching the industry’s 2013 milestones is indeed a mammoth task that calls for dedication and co-operation from all

34. Attaining ZERO HARM Supported by Driven by Towards

35. ZERO HARM – THE ULTIMATE Thank you Thank you