South Africa Mine Safety Legislation Falls Behind
Once again, the South African mining community is rocked by a fatal incident. This stresses the need for better mine safety legislation..
January 5, 2016
Tag: Refuge Chamber Policy
Gold Mine Fire A Near Miss For The Industry
South Africa now has a opportunity to take the recent Harmony incident as a quiet reminder that more needs to be done with regards to regulations placed on underground mining emergency response planning.
April 7, 2015
Turkey Mandates The Use Of Underground Refuge Chambers
Learning from real-life emergencies, Turkey mandates the use of refuge chambers.
October 9, 2014
Should Coal Mines Have Refuge Chambers?
In comparison to metal mines, the need for a coal mine refuge chamber has long been debated. Coal mines have significant quantities of fuel that can burn for days, so perhaps the rescue and evacuation strategies should be different.
October 2, 2014
Push For Stricter Safety Guidelines For Refuge Chambers In South Africa
Guidelines for refuge chambers are present in South Africa. However, they are vague and lack vital standards for adequate life support systems.
July 15, 2014
How Turkey’s Mining Industry Can Avoid Past Mistakes: Sago To Soma
Turkey’s mining industry should look at the events that followed the Sago coal mine disaster before hastily implementing refuge chamber policy.
July 8, 2014