Guideline for Falls of Ground Leading Indicators
This guideline consolidates insights from industry workshops, technical reviews, and collaborative safety initiatives to strengthen proactive risk management for Falls of Ground (FoG) in the South African mining sector. It provides a structured approach for developing, implementing, and verifying control measures, with a strong emphasis on leading indicators that enable early detection of risk and continuous improvement.
By shifting focus from reactive lagging indicators to predictive, data-driven leading indicators, this guideline supports the industry’s commitment to Zero Harm. It enables mines to:
- Identify and monitor controls for FoG risk (e.g., support compliance, mine-to-design, entry examination).
- Align leading indicators with technical standards and behavioural enablers.
- Standardise verification and assurance processes across operations.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement through quarterly reviews and workshops.
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FoG Guidelines for Leading Indicators
- 2026-05-05
- 4.03 MB Size