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7 Golden Rules for Safe and Economical Mining
22.02.2012
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ISSA Mining has specified seven rules for safe and economical mining, thus defining a "gold standard" acclaimed by many experts for mine safety.
Independent Mine Safety Audits (IMSA) – A Turkey/ISSA Mining Project to Improve Mining Safety
24.02.2012
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Successful cooperation tied: ISSA Mining co-hosts workshop, extends cooperation agreement
15.03.2012
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Alumnus of German mining university receives academic award by ISSA Mining
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02.05.2011 |
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Jörg Blaschke, alumnus of German mining university "Technische Fachhochschule (TFH) Georg Agricola", State-Approved Private University of Applied Sciences, is the first time receiver of ISSA Mining's academic award of occupational safety and health. Blaschke received his award for his thesis "Imp...Read more
Focus on risk prevention! EU-OSHA launches second pan-European photo competition on safe and healthy workplaces
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01.05.2011 |
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Following the success of its 2009 competition, which received over 1600 entries, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched its second photo competition to raise awareness of safety and health at work.Read more
Success with safety in mining: Tarmac Quarry Materials wins 10th European Good Practice Award
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27.04.2011 |
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| Occupational risks
At the 10th European Good Practice Awards, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) recognized and rewarded the outstanding contribution to safe maintenance today, made by eight organizations and companies from across Europe. Part of EU-OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces Campaign on Saf...Read more
Innovations in Safety & Health: BG RCI, Germany, Awards Creative Ideas for Safety & Health
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31.03.2011 |
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| Occupational risks
Innovations in safe transport, noise reduction, and fall protection -- just three out of 16 winning ideas which have been honoured with BG RCI's Award Work - Safety - Health. Established in 1997, the award collects ideas to improve safety and health at the workplace and called out to 1.3 employee...Read more
Safety Culture, Risk Management, Competence and Training: further steps towards safe work in the ASEAN region
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17.03.2011 |
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| Extending coverage, Managing reforms, Occupational risks
Global strategies for risk management in mining, practice-oriented leadership, occupational safety in mining, the implementation of measures stemming from the Seoul Declaration, training, risk management and many more topics have been in the focus of the conference "Safety Culture, Risk Managemen...Read more
Fair Stone: Responsible production of natural stone gains momentum
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28.02.2011 |
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| About social security, Employment policies, Occupational risks, Demographic changes
In close cooperation with ISSA Mining and other international experts, ISSA Mining member WiN=WiN, Agency for Global Responsibility (www.win--win.com) established the social and environmental standard “Fair Stone” (http://fairstone.win--win.com) in 2008. The standard focuses on ILO Conventions (...Read more
Are those who work shifts more at risk of work injury?
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28.02.2011 |
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| Administration & management, Occupational risks
The number of Canadians working shifts other than a regular daytime schedule is on the rise. A new study conducted by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH), Canada, suggests that those who work night or rotating shifts are more at risk of getting injured on the job.
About 25 to 30 per cent of...Read more
Success by Systematic Safety: ISSA Mining discusses solutions for small mine operations at Denver conference
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26.02.2011 |
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| Occupational risks
ISSA Mining’s Secretary General Helmut Ehnes joined the 2011 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference with the motto „Shaping a Strong Future Through Mining“ with a talk on “Success by Systematic Safety: International Experiences and Concepts for Small Mine Op...Read more
Conbuild 2010: ISSA Mining in dialogue with Vietnam industry
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20.02.2011 |
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Vietnam’s industry is booming and shows increasing demand for building materials. The key event for the industry, the ConBuild 2010, has been hosted from 1 to 4 December 2010 in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and attracted decision makers of the relevant trade.
With a high interest in the safe produc...Read more
ISSA Mining at the ICCX Oceania 2011 – International Concrete Conference & Exhibition
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20.02.2011 |
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The ICCX Oceania 2011 has been the focus point for the concrete trade in 2011. The conference and expo ran from February 21 - 24 2011 at the Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.
ISSA Mining’s Secretary General Helmut Ehnes and BG RCI Manager Prevention for the division construction materia...Read more
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ISSA Mining Newsletter #4 (April 2012)
ISSA Mining Newsletter #3 (April 2011)
ISSA Mining Newsletter #2 (September 2010)
ISSA Mining Newsletter #1 (May 2010)
Prevention News
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ISSA marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2012
ISSA, 25.04.2012 | FeatureMessage by the ISSA Secretary General -
ISSA calls for a new, extended role for occupational health professionals
ISSA, 20.03.2012 | News30th ICOH International Congress on Occupational Health -
Working well: Proactive measures for health and employability
ISSA, 21.10.2011 | NewsRehabilitation and reintegration measures benefit employers and workers