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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.
7 Golden Rules for Safe and Economical Mining
22.02.2012 | Articles de fond
quarry truck 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

Turkish miners 24.02.2012 | Articles de fond
Improving the safety standards and health promotion in Turkish mining is the aim of a joint project by ISSA Mining, Turkish mining cooperation Türkiye Taskömürü Kurumu (TTK), and the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Within this cooperation, measures to enhance the level of occupational safety and health in the mining industry are defined, tested and evaluated on the basis of the framework of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The instruments are designed to increase productivity as well as to ensure an optimized organizational structure and fewer accidents, incidents, and health related loss of work time. Following a holistic approach, the economical performance will be taken into consideration as well as aspects up to the miner’s personal situation.
 
 

St. Petersburg: Cross-sector exchange on industrial safety by international experts

ISSA Mining's Seven Golden Rules for Safe and Economic Mining found high interest among the experts. 01.06.2012 | Articles de fond
Some 250 international experts and media representatives made St. Petersburg, Russia, a center of competence and dedication on safety during the International Forum on Industrial Safety, 29 May to 1 June 2012. Running as a jubilee event in its tenth turn, the forum proved to be once more an excellent platform on the exchange of experiences and good practice, and offered plenty of opportunity for networking and informal dialogue. Highly competent presentations such as on Nuclear Safety Actions after Fukushima accident, the 2010 Chile mine collapse and safety in the oil and natural gas industry have been shared. According to forum participants, the reports presented were of high practical value and will contribute to the further improvement of industrial safety and occupational health and safety.
 

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TTK's mining operations in Zonguldak
Further Steps Towards International Concepts for Mining Safety: ISSA Mining Visiting Turkish Coal Mines
19.12.2010 | Articles de fond | Comprendre la sécurité sociale, Santé, Gestion des réformes , Risques professionnels
An ISSA Mining delegation visited two mines in Turkey to gather more information on the ongoing project aiming to improve mining safety in Turkey. The project's outcome and conclusions are going to be tranfered into more regions worldwide.
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Members of ISSA Mining at the Moab Khotsong gold mine, South Africa, at a depth of more than 3,000 meters
ISSA Mining discusses strategy at 31. General Assembly; new Vice President elected
30.11.2010 | Articles de fond
On December 2, 2010, the 31. General Assembly of ISSA Mining came together in Cape Town, South Africa. After a comprehensive evaluation and exchange on past events hosted by ISSA Mining and services designed since the last meeting, the Assembly discussed future activities, including ISSA Mining’s...
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INRS France on reducing the risks of crushing
30.11.2010 | Brèves
Crushing is a typical process step in the aggregates industry. The French Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité pour la prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelle (INRS) focuses on the prevention aspects in a new study.
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The responsible use of nanomaterials: The position of the German Social Accident Insurance
30.11.2010 | Brèves
The German statutory accident insurance institutions defined a statement on nanomaterials.
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Safe maintenance in practice
23.11.2010 | Articles de fond | Risques professionnels
Maintenance is not only necessary to ensure reliability of technical structures or productivity of the company, but regular maintenance has an important role in providing safer and healthier working conditions. While maintenance is absolutely essential to keep equipment, machines and the work env...
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Mr. Erdinç Günay, OHS Expert TTK, Turkey
Seminar on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the Mining Industry - Eskisehir, Turkey, 08 - 09 November 2010
07.11.2010 | Articles de fond | Comprendre la sécurité sociale, Gestion des réformes , Risques professionnels
In November 2010 the ISSA Mining Expert Christian van den Berg has taken an active part in a workshop organised by the Technical Assistance Information Exchange Instrument of the European Commission (TAIEX) in co-operation with the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security General Directorat...
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Sixth Atlantic Alliance Conference: Bring Safety and Health in the Aggregates Industry to a New Level
20.10.2010 | Brèves
On October 20 - 21, 2010, some 60 representatives of regulators, operators, associations, researchers, suppliers and prevention networks met at the North-Rhine Westphalia Representation, Rue Montoyer, Brussels, to exchange models of good practice and joint prevention efforts for the mineral extra...
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San José Mine, Chile: 33 Miners Rescued 70 Days After Collapse
13.10.2010 | Brèves
With great pleasure we have just learned that all 33 miners have been retrieved from the San José Mine near Copiapó, Chile, which collapsed 5 August 2010. ISSA Mining extends greatest respect for the efficient and tireless rescue operations and congratulates everybody involved at Camp Esperanz...
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Mining Diesel Emissions Council („MDEC“) 2010, Toronto 5.-8.10. 2010 - A Participation-Report by Dirk Dahmann, IGF - BG RCI
07.10.2010 | Brèves | Santé, Risques professionnels
MDEC, as stated in their mission statement (“The Mining Diesel Emissions Council (MDEC) is committed to providing a global forum for the dissemination of the latest scientific and technologically advanced research to reduce and control diesel emissions in the mining workplace environment.”) is a...
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Buzzi Unicem's Geseke plant awarded the gold plaque for work safety
04.10.2010 | Brèves
During the last 20 years, the Geseke cement plant in Germany recorded zero work accidents a year eleven times. The German Cement Association (VDZ) awarded this rearkable performance with a golden plaque, handed to the plant’s production manager Theodor Grosse-Frie.
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ISSA Mining Newsletter #5 (March 2013)

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ISSA Mining Newsletter #3 (April 2011)

ISSA Mining Newsletter #2 (September 2010)

ISSA Mining Newsletter #1 (May 2010)

 

Prevention News

  1. Vaincre les risques liés au travail en Afrique
    AISS, 29.04.2013 | Brèves
    Séminaire technique sur «Les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles en Afrique»
  2. L'AISS récompensée pour sa «contribution décisive» à la culture de prévention
    AISS, 26.04.2013 | Brèves
    Prix du Conseil interassociatif italien pour la prévention
  3. L’avènement d’une sécurité sociale préventive et proactive suppose de promouvoir la santé ainsi que l’emploi et l’activité
    AISS, 24.04.2013 | Brèves
    Journée mondiale de la sécurité et de la santé au travail 2013

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