TOWARDS ZERO HARMMining Industry Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) promotes the adoption of leading practices to address health and safety concerns and enable mines to manage key risks, including dust, falls of ground, noise, and transport and machinery.
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 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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
Mining machinery saves time—but brings serious risks. We promote systems and innovations that manage energy sources safely and reduce injury on-site.
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.
Limpopo Quality Assurance Workshop
Strengthening Entry Examination, Making Safe and Trigger Action Response Plan Day of Learning
Scraper Winches and Railbound Equipment Day of Learning
Mine Dust Conference
April 1, 2026
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.
August 15, 2025
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.
March 3, 2025
Now, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling new solutions for health and safety improvements.
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.
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