The 2022 campaign
National Day of Safety and Health in Mining 2022
03 August 2022
The Minerals Council South Africa launched the National Day of Health and Safety in Mining on 8 July 2021. This is the fourth annual commemoration demonstrating the mining industry’s commitment to achieving zero harm.
The 2022 theme, Stepping up to the Challenge, aims to recognise excellence in health and safety in the industry and demonstrate the mining industry’s commitment to achieving zero harm.
Media release
Fact sheets
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Minerals Council fact sheet safety in mining 2022
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Safety performance at a glance factsheet
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Occupational health fact sheet
Posters
Videos
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![Overcoming vaccine hesitancy at Kumba’s Sishen Mine [video]](/images/thumb-video-ndhs22-event.png)
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- Roger Baxter: CEO of the Minerals Council Speaker notes | Video
- David Msiza: Chief Inspector of Mines, DMRE and Chair of MHSC Video
- Themba Mkhwanazi: Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum Speaker notes | Video
- Gabriel Nkosi: Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) Video
- Naki Masibulele: National Union of Mineworkers (NUM): Video
- Hanlie van Vuuren: Solidarity Video
- Franz Stehring: UASA Video
- Nolitha Fakude: President of the Minerals Council Speaker notes | Video
Speaker addresses
Health and safety case study videos
These videos were shot in July 2022. While it is no longer mandatory in South Africa for people to wear masks in all public areas, all COVID-19 protocols were strictly followed onsite during the creation of these videos to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
![Overcoming vaccine hesitancy at Kumba’s Sishen Mine [video]](/images/thumb-video-hscs22-vaccination.png)
![Noise management [video]](/images/thumb-video-hscs22-noise.png)
![Fall of ground [video]](/images/thumb-video-hscs22-fog.png)
Khumbul’ekhaya is a Nguni word for “remember home”, and recognises the devastating impact that work-related deaths have on families. It intends to drive home an enhanced safety and health message.