Event Calendar

The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) will host its biennial Mine Health and Safety Tripartite Summit in September, bringing together the State, Organised Labour, and Employers to review health and safety in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI).

The 2024 Summit reviewed the 10-year health and safety milestones set in 2014 and developed new milestones to address ongoing and emerging challenges beyond 2024.

This year’s Summit will assess industry progress, discuss challenges, and share best practices for achieving the October 2024 milestones. The industry will also commemorate Mining Disasters to remember and honour our colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty.

DATE: 17 – 18 SEPTEMBER 2026


Acknowledging the 30-year milestone of the Mine Health and Safety Act, no.29 of 1996.

📢 Attendance Notice – 2026 MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRIPARTITE SUMMIT
IN-PERSON attendance is fully SUBSCRIBED.

We warmly invite you to join us online/virtually using the link below.
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:00

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Towards Strengthening the Identification, Monitoring and Management of Biological Hazards in the South African Mining Industry.


WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 08:30 – 15:30
Format: Hybrid (Physical and Virtual)
Venue: To Be Confirmed (Gauteng)


AIM OF THE WORKSHOP

The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC), in collaboration with the project research team, invites you to participate in the Stakeholder Engagement Workshop for the COE220802 research project entitled:
“Development of a Comprehensive Guidance Document for Identifying, Monitoring and Managing Biological Hazards in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI).”
The workshop aims to present the findings of the study, obtain stakeholder inputs, validate the proposed guidance document, and collectively strengthen recommendations for the effective identification, monitoring and management of biological hazards within the South African Mining Industry.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to:
Present the key findings of the research project.
Validate the draft Biological Hazards Guidance Document with key stakeholders.
Share current best practices and challenges relating to biological hazards in mining.
Obtain stakeholder inputs to strengthen the proposed recommendations.
Promote collaboration towards enhancing occupational health protection and achieving the mining industry’s Zero Harm vision.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

- Mine Managers
- Occupational Health Practitioners
- Occupational Hygienists
- Mine Medical Practitioners
- Environmental Health Practitioners
- Safety Managers
- Ventilation Engineers
- Environmental Engineers
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Human Resources and Wellness Practitioners
- Inspectors of Mines
- Biological Hazards Specialists
- Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners
- Organised Labour Representatives
- Mining Companies
- Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
- National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)
- Department of Health
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Industry Associations and Professional Bodies.

RSVP

Kindly confirm your attendance by:
16 October 2026

Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 08:30 – 15:00
Venue: Glenburn Lodge and Spa, Kromdraai Road, Zwartkops, Muldersdrift, 1747

PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP
To reinforce the importance of shaft and winder safety in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI) by promoting the sharing of industry best practices, lessons learnt, and practical experiences. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the workshop seeks to strengthen the safe operation and maintenance of shafts and winders, enhance regulatory compliance, and contribute to the prevention of incidents and the protection of Mine Employees.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

•Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
•Mining Engineers
•Industry Specialists and Technical Experts
•DMPR
•Mine Health and Safety Professionals
•MHSC Tripartite Members
•Other Interested Parties

To present the revised Guideline and solicit industry inputs.

EUP on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) is conducting a study to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) that will assist in implementing standardised monitoring strategy for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI).

Purpose of the event:
The 7th Mine Health Dialogue seeks to advance the industry’s commitment to achieving Zero Harm in the health and wellbeing of mine workers.

The Dialogue aims to facilitate structured and solution-oriented discussions on critical health challenges impacting the mining sector. It further provides a platform to share practical, evidence-based interventions and best practices to strengthen health outcomes and promote sustainable improvements across the industry.

What to expect

• Robust discussions and technical presentations on:
    ◦ Zero Harm principles in the health of mining employees
    ◦ Innovative research, policies and implementation strategies of health programmes in SAMI
    ◦ Health trends, gains, challenges and future focus in key health issues in SAMI
    ◦ Leveraging technology to advance health outcomes
    ◦ Emerging health issues affecting mine worker
• 2025 TB Commemoration for SAMI
• Networking opportunities with tripartite stakeholders, experts and OEMs.

Who should attend?

❖ Health professionals
❖ Engineering and Mining professionals
❖ Mine Management
❖ Procurement officials
❖ Government officials
❖ Organised Labour representatives
❖ Researchers and Academics
❖ Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers
❖ Affected and interested parties

VENUE
JOHANNESBURG: Birchwood Hotel, 44 View Point Rd, Bartlett, Boksburg, 1459

DAY 1 : 19 March 2026
Time: 08H00 Health Dialogue
Time: 17H00 Networking Session

DAY2: 20 March 2026
Time: 08H30 Health Dialogue

Aim of the Workshop:
To introduce MHSC technical and advisory committees, OH practitioners (Occupational Medicine Specialists and Occupational Hygienists), health and safety mining professionals, and academia to the revised 2025 Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC) Handbook on OH practices.
Date: 22–23 January 2026
Time: 08:30 AM – 13:30 PM
Expectations from workshop attendees

• Download and review relevant book chapters: Please ensure you download and read the chapters applicable to your field of work prior to the workshop.


• Solution-oriented participation: Engage actively and contribute practical, solution-focused input during discussions.


• Prepare comments and questions: Due to the large volume of content to be covered, kindly note your comments, questions, and input as we progress through the chapters, and raise these during the allocated slots for “Comments & Q&A.”

NB: The workshop will be hybrid, with SIMRAC members attending physically at the Platinum Boardroom, and all other non-SIMRAC members and key external stakeholders joining online.

Renewed efforts and sustainable commitments to end AIDS in the SAMI

Hosted through Mining Occupational Safety Advisory Committee (MOSAC), the workshop aims to foster an
understanding of the Guideline on Road and Rail Safety Management in the South African Mining Industry, which will assist in key decision making in protecting the health and safety of affected mineworkers.

SELECT PREFERRED IDEATION SESSION/S

Session 1: 24 Nov 2025 Occupational Hygiene / Environmental Engineering (noise, airborne pollutants)
Session 2: 25 Nov 2025 Occupational Medicine
Session 3: 26 Nov 2025 Falls of Ground (for noise)
Session 4: 27 Nov 2025 Machinery and Transport Systems (including engineering controls)
Session 5: 28 Nov 2025 Human Factors, Behavioural Safety and Special Projects
VENUE: 26 DEGREES SOUTH, MULDERSDRIFT

TIME: 08:30-16:00