Dust
Anglo American Platinum – Mogalakwena

Dust

Real time Dust Monitoring on Continuous Miner

Real-time coal dust monitoring is a leading practice in reducing dust exposure in the South African mining industry. Documented at Sasol Shondoni Colliery through the Coaltech and Latona Consulting pilot, this MOSH Dust leading practice focuses on Continuous Miners (CM) during cutting operations.

It enables real-time tracking of dust levels to assess the performance of critical dust controls, including:

  • Water sprays
  • Scrubber fans
  • Ventilation systems
  • Cutting picks

Operators, such as CM and Shuttle Car Operators, can now identify and respond to hazardous dust conditions proactively, reducing the risk of occupational lung diseases like silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.

Recognised across the coal sector as a ground-breaking health and safety innovation, this practice supports the industry’s journey toward Zero Harm by enhancing exposure control and improving workplace safety in coal mining operations.