Industry-Wide Buy and Maintain Quiet Initiative (IBMQI)
With the South African Mining Industry’s vision of Zero Harm, together with the commitment made by mining companies towards achieving the agreed noise milestones, the elimination of noise hazards associated with mining led to the development of the Industry-Wide Buy and Maintain Quiet Initiative (IBMQI).
The IBMQI is a standing decision from mining companies to procure new equipment and maintain existing machinery in such a way as to ensure compliance with the relevant noise emission requirements. The initiative focuses on noise source measurement and management, engagement with manufacturers and suppliers, and the consolidation of prior research on noise reduction of mining equipment.
Main elements of the IBMQI framework
- An Introduction to the IBMQI
- Equipment Noise Measurement and Management
- Equipment Noise Risk Analysis
- Procurement and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Engagement