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This study investigated the work stress of employees affected by skills shortages at selected gold mines in South Africa. A descriptive quantitative research design was …
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As the move toward cleaner technologies progresses, the metals and mining sector will be put to the test: it will need to provide the vast quantities of raw materials required for the energy transition. Because metals and mining is a long lead-time, highly capital-intensive sector, price fly-ups and bottlenecks will be unavoidable as …
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Mining Industry Agustina Wulandari1, ... Another factor that can cause an employee to leave the company is Burnout. ... psychological stress can be exacerbated by a lack of organizational support ...
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Although this type of mining is often illegal, it's not uncommon: It accounts for 15%-30% of cobalt produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which provides 70% of the world's supply. While many countries enforce environmental standards in the private sector, few have developed mining-specific regulations. Existing guidance from multi ...
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The mining industry is characterised with different environmental factors and affective well-being puzzle that may likely affect employees' turnaround time at work.
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The main reported causes of stress were financial problems and indebtedness, whereas other causes were family problems, poor living conditions, …
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The mining industry has been an important source of employment in South Africa since the early 1900s. Many men who left their homes to find employment in the mining industry never returned and many women, whose husbands moved to mining towns to find employment, became widows because of fatal mine accidents. This problem has a long …
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Water insecurity is likely to become an ever-worsening problem as a result of climate change, and, as the mining sector operates in many of the areas likely to be badly affected by depleting water supplies, it's therefore likely that climate change will cause a number of problems for the industry linked to the scarcity of resources, worsen …
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The mining industry is a very important sector of the South African national economy. A major factor threatening the sustainability of this industry is mining accidents, which frequently result in injuries or deaths, destruction of property, and pollution of the environment. ... 31 lost time injuries, and 32 minor injuries. A serious injury is ...
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Authors. Dana Willmer, Emily Haas, and Lisa Steiner. Abstract. The combination of health and safety regulation and mining industry practices has resulted in a remarkable reduction in incidents, injuries, and fatalities, but there is a persistent struggle to maintain or eliminate the individual or seemingly random events that lead to injuries and …
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Orientation: Safety compliance remains a major issue in the South African mining industry. This article explores the roles of specific work-related job and attitudinal variables in predicting ...
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interlinked and these cause stress. When an employees work in an organization, fear of losing his/her job leads to chronic stress which causes reduced work quality. Figure 1.2 Causes of stress in IT industry B. IMPACT ON HEALTH a). PHYSICAL & MENTAL PROBLEM Stress can manifest itself into various physical
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According to Geng and Saleh (2015), coal mine accidents in China have opened new avenues for the government to encourage the coal mining industry to self-regulate mining operations, since the industry had successfully informed the government that it had the maturity to deal competently with its own risks. Furthermore, economic …
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• To evaluate the prevalence of workplace stress among mineworkers in South Africa • To identify mineworkers that are at risk of workplace stress • To evaluate the use of …
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Leger, J.-P., 1991. Trends and causes of fatalities in South African mines. Safety Science, 14: 169–185.. The trends and principal causes of occupational fatalities and disasters (defined as six or more fatalities in one incident) in the South African mining industry are analysed.
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will effectively cause the hypothalamus (the body's thermostat) to reduce the body's temperature imme-diately by 2 to 4 degrees in a heat stress situation. Does heat contribute to high accident rates? Studies have shown that workers in hot, humid en-vironments have difficulty concentrating and some-
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Practical implications. Mental health interventions and programs should be available in mining industry to enhance mental health. Organisations can also improve mental health by implementing significant changes in the work environment and identifying workplace factors that induce strain and contribute to psychological distress in employees.
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Mental health interventions and programs should be available in mining industry to enhance mental health. Organisations can also improve mental health by …
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A total of 12,241 men in the PATHAUT database had worked in the platinum-mining industry from 1975 to 2009. As for the diamond mine workers, a thorough search of all available data sources produced no evidence of employment in another mining sector for 6,490 (53%) of the platinum mine workers; 85 (2.2%) had silicosis at autopsy.
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In a grim way, the toll is unsurprising. Both due to the regions where mining often occurs – hot, arid places like Australia and South Africa – and the specific conditions of mining as an industry – underground and physically demanding – ensuring miners stay cool has been an industry focus for decades.
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Yet details about mining's environmental impact continue to go underrepresented — or unnoticed — even as the sector grows. Mineral extraction has doubled since the turn of the century ...
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However, doing so requires identifying and working to prevent common mining hazards, which are only sometimes clear. This article discusses seven of those hazards and suggests strategies to mitigate them. 7 Hazards to Mining Safety 1. Heat Stress Hazards. Heat stress severely threatens miner health and safety, especially in hot and humid areas.
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China implemented several measures in 2016 to mitigate the occurrence of accidents and deaths in coal mines [2], including "Improving the standard of coal mine industry admission", "Closing coal mines with backward production capacities", "Special treatment for gas and water disasters", "Strengthening coal mine safety infrastructure", …
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As the 2023 Women in Mining Summit draws closer, Peta Slocombe, psychologist, CEO of Performance and former Executive of People and Culture at an ASX 60 Resources Company shared her thoughts on the mental health challenges in …
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A Big Industry. Until the 21st century, mining companies measured success in profits, stock prices, and dividends. Mining nations measured success in jobs, investment, exports, growth, and revenue. The industrial mining industry— companies that are publicly traded or state-owned— employs roughly 2.5 million people worldwide.
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The mining industry generates wastes containing high concentrations of metals and metalloids, which are highly toxic to the environment.Moreover, the continued use of traditional mining methods intensifies the emission of toxic and non-ecofriendly products.This article details the causes and effects of mining on human health and …
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16 Possible Causes of Stress at Work. Stress at work has many causes, often specific to the individual and the workplace. Common workplace stressors include (American Psychological Association, 2018; Neenan, 2018): ... The American Institute of Stress estimates the cost of stress to U.S. industry to be over $300 billion annually. …
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The primary aim of every twenty-first century mining operation is to extract as much ore as possible in a safe and economical manner. Failure in mine excavation occurs when the shear stress acting on the rock is greater than the shear strength of the rock mass. The stability of rock slopes in open-pit mine and quarry operations is extremely important …
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Compared with other causes of tropical deforestation, such as crop production or livestock farming, mining so far is a minor driver, but its growing importance has been emphasized in various case studies in the Amazon region (17, 20, 21) and in India ().The significance and geographical pattern of deforestation induced by mining across tropical forests …
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Heat Stress in the Mining Industry U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety Health Administration ... Heat stress can cause several illnesses. Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature control system fails. The skin is hot, usually dry, red or spotted. The body temperature is over 105°F.
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Gold mining is big business in South Africa, but the miners themselves have long been at high-risk of injury and disease. Imagine a mine campsite in a remote location, with temporary housing constructions that are cramped and impersonal, deep mine shafts that are predisposed to environmental and chemical hazards of crystalline silica (causing …
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Abstract. The present study has been done to analyse causes and impact of stress in BPO sector. The study shows that major causes are work pressure, unusual timing, strained relationship, repetitive work, lack career development opportunities.
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6. Thermal stress. A common health risk that miners face is thermal – or heat – stress. "Mining environments are often very hot and humid, particularly those in outback Australia, which over time can cause thermal stress in workers. "Overexposure to heat and humidity can cause the body to become fatigued and distressed.
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The Mining environment is hazardous for worker's health. It can affect the mental health, triggering symptoms and diseases, such as anxiety, job stress, …
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Mining companies must prepare for climate hazards. Today, 30 to 50 percent of production of copper, gold, iron ore, and zinc is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high. Climate change is expected to cause more frequent droughts and floods, altering the supply of water and disrupting operations.
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This study sought to establish the associated challenges and psychological stressors that affect women who practice onboarding in the formal mining industry. 1.3 Research Objectives 1.3.1 To investigate the psychosocial stressors which affect employees who practice onboarding/ long distance commuting in the mining industry. 1.3.2 To ...
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