Identifying factors contained in the Anglo American safety way that would have the greatest influence on the effectiveness of occupational health & safety management systems
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2019
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McMaster, Leigh
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The South African mining landscape has changed significantly over the
last decade with a rise in medium to large local mining companies. On
face value many smaller companies do not have adequate knowledge,
processes and systems on health & safety compared to the large
diversified multinational operators. Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems (OHSMS) form the foundation of effective safety
management. The aim of this study was to identify factors that would have
the greatest influence on the effectiveness (sustainable and impactful
implementation) of OHSMS. These factors were identified through an indepth
qualitative analysis in the form of a case study that focused on the
implementation journey of the Anglo Safety Way (ASW). A comprehensive
literature review and empirical study involving 15 employees from the
corporate head office and 2 mines, delved deep into the success factors
for eventual effective implementation. The key findings from the research
that led to effective implementation of the system included:
1) The ASW was consistent with similar OHSMS in terms of the broad
elements addressed in the system and systematic flow thereof.
2) In the experience of participants some elements had greater impact on
effectiveness than others including leadership, a focused and
consistent approach to risk management, people focus and
involvement, and complimentary systems to enhance each element.
The findings from the research could easily be incorporated in the OHSMS
design and implementation plans of other companies even where they
have less resources, to facilitate effective implementation.
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Research Report for the degree MSc Mining Engineering
(specialising in Occupational Health & Safety)
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McMaster, Leigh, (2019) Identifying factors contained in the Anglo American safety way that would have the greatest influence on the effectiveness of occupational health & safety management systems, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, https://hdl.handle.net/10539/28794