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International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry
The aim of the International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry is to further and to improve social security in mining worldwide.

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MPA Highlights Competence as Critical at its Health & Safety Conference and Awards
15.11.2011 | Feature | About social security, Occupational risks
MPA’s prestigious Health and Safety Conference and Awards took place on Tuesday 15 November at BAFTA, London, to celebrate and share outstanding examples of best practice by MPA members, in order to inspire and help the industry to achieve the highest standards in health and safety.
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5. International Mine Rescue Conference: Mine Rescue Experts discuss experiences and innovations in Beijing
24.10.2011 | Feature | About social security, Administration & management, Occupational risks
The 2010 Copiapó mining accident brought the role and importance of mine rescue to a wide public awareness. Mine accidents are a permanent risk, the skills and the performance of mine rescue teams are in some cases the deciding factor on life and death. While mine rescue is ambitious, the challe...
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Immigrant worker safety: IWH develops OHS information tool for newcomers
09.10.2011 | Feature | About social security, Disability, Extending coverage, Social security and health, Occupational risks
Institute for Work & Health researchers are helping fill a gap in the occupational health and safety system: the need for information tailored to immigrant workers, delivered to them through the services they regularly access at the community level.
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Martin Isles talking on occupational health and safety at the 6th Atlantic Alliance Conference, Brussles Oct 21, 2010
UK: RoSPA recognises quarryman’s contribution to health and safety
22.09.2011 | Feature | About social security, Managing reforms, Occupational risks
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has recognised a geologist-turned-quarryman’s outstanding contribution, over more than 35 years, to safe and healthy working in the quarrying and mineral products sector. Martin Isles, director of health and safety at the Mineral Products Assoc...
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Symposium "Vision 2020 – A one world approach for a global preventive network in mining"
14.09.2011 | Feature | Occupational risks
ISSA Mining, the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS) and the Hacettepe University, Turkey, hosted the joint Symposium "Vision 2020 – A one world approach for a global preventive network in mining" in the frame of the XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, 11-15 Septem...
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ISSA Mining Newsletter #5 (March 2013)

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

  1. Overcoming work-related hazards in Africa
    ISSA, 29.04.2013 | News
    Technical Seminar on Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases
  2. ISSA recognized for "decisive contribution" to prevention culture
    ISSA, 26.04.2013 | News
    Italian Inter-Association Council for Prevention Award 2013
  3. Proactive social security to prevent occupational diseases
    ISSA, 24.04.2013 | News
    World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013

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