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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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Helmut Ehnes and tour guide Akira Masuda
Discussing safety and ergonomics with major mining supplier
25.08.2010 | News | Social security and health, Occupational risks
Komatsu’s Ibaraki plant in Hitachinake, Japan, mainly produces large quarry and mining machinery, such as rigid dump trucks, articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders. On August 26, 2010, ISSA Mining’s Secretary-general Helmut Ehnes has been welcomed by Plant Manager Hiroyuki Ogawa, Assistant...
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Mainstreaming OSH into business management
03.08.2010 | Feature
How can businesses improve their organisational performance and at the same time create safer and healthier working environments? A new report and factsheet by EU-OSHA gives information on how to incorporate workplace safety and health into general business management, including a literature revi...
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Spending on health and safety is an investment not a cost, says EU-OSHA
03.08.2010 | News
EU-OSHA's Annual Report states: spending on health and safety is an investment not a cost. EU-OSHA's 2009 Annual Report emphasizes the long-term value of workplace health and safety in difficult economic times, and encourages employers to find alternatives to redundancy. Highlights of its work i...
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Reflective workwear in a quarry (Photo: StBG, Germany)
Be Safe, Be Seen: Visibility Can Save Lives!
16.07.2010 | News
New high visibility work wear for 350 UK Quarries
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International newspapers
In the news: Mine Accidents
16.06.2010 | News
Press coverage on mine accidents and incidents world wide
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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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