DUST
Dust leading practices identified by industry to reduce harmful airborne pollutant exposure thus preventing occupational lung diseases amongst mine employees and ensuring conformance to the industry occupational health milestones.
Falls of ground
Falls of ground are the leading cause of injuries in South African mining. Uncontrolled rockfalls and bursts pose serious risks to workers and operations, making FOG the most common occupational injury in the industry.
Noise
Excessive noise in mining can cause permanent hearing loss. NIHL is one of the most common occupational diseases in the industry, making effective noise control at all levels essential for safeguarding workers' health.
Transport & machinery
The MOSH Transport and machinery team’s objective is to facilitate the people-centric adoption of T&M leading practices, new technologies and innovative ways of doing work in the South African mining sector.
Leading the way to Zero Harm through People-Centric Health and Safety Innovation
Mining Industry Occupational Health and Safety (MOSH), an initiative of the Minerals Council South Africa, leads the journey to Zero Harm by championing people-centred health and safety solutions. Through its Learning Hub, MOSH drives the industry-wide adoption of proven practices that reduce mining-related risks..
Leading the way to zero harm through people-centred health and safety innovation
Mining health and safety starts with people and focus. We’re tackling Noise, Dust, Falls of Ground, and Transport & Machinery with practical, people-first solutions—reducing risk and moving the industry closer to Zero Harm. Explore how we’re making mining safer, together.
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Anglo American Coal Dust
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
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Northam Platinum – Eland falls of ground
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
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Gold Fields – South Deep Noise
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
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MCMining – Vele Transport & machinery
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
Leading Practice Adoption Process
The MOSH Leading Practice Adoption System helps mines identify, refine, and share proven health and safety practices. By learning from real mine experiences, it supports smoother adoption across the industry—breaking down barriers and building a culture of continuous improvement.
- Step 1 Secure support for adoption
- Step 2 Establish Mine Adoption Team
- Step 3 Confirm Mine STS elements to be addressed
- Step 4 Establish Mine Adoption Plan
- Step 5 Review, update and monitor operational processes and documents
- Step 6 Execute leading practice adoption and implementation in pilot site/area
- Step 7 Roll out the LP to the rest of the organization/mine
Up and coming events
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23 June
Falls of Ground
Potential Falls of Ground Leading Practice Identification Workshop
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8 July
Dust
Real Time Dust Monitoring on CM COPA
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9 July
Dust
Gold Dust Working Group
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27 august
Noise
Planning Workshop: Mpumalanga
Latest news
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April 1, 2026
Confronting setbacks in mining health and safety
According to the 2024 Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate Annual Report, occupational diseases within the South African mining sector have decreased by 7.6% from 1 864 in 2023 to 1 723 in 2024.
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August 15, 2025
LED stope lighting enhances safety in world’s deepest mine
The Instope lighting solution produces ten times more light than traditional cap lamps, helping underground teams identify hazards earlier, thereby improving workplace visibility and enhancing overall underground safety.
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March 3, 2025
How automation and AI can help keep miners safe every shift
Now, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling new solutions for health and safety improvements.
Register
Adopting a leading practice takes time, commitment, and collaboration—but it starts with a single step. At most mines, the decision to adopt begins with a small group of decision-makers: mine leadership, safety managers, union reps, and head office influencers.
Ready to start your journey toward a safer, healthier mine?
Select the risk area you’d like to register for below:
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Glencore Coal – Tweefontein Dust
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Sibanye-Stillwater – Northwest Platinum Operation falls of ground
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Gold Fields – South Deep Noise
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Village Main Reef – Kopanang Transport & machinery