Occupational
Risk Assessments
Identify any future events/hazards that may negatively influence the safety of employees, production or environment of your company.
- Baseline Risk Assessments conducted
- Issue-based Risk Assessments conducted
- Continuous Risk Assessment conducted
Mandatory Codes of Practice
Work with a smile knowing you are on the right side of the law when it comes to all the relevant codes of practices.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme on Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme for Noise.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) on Thermal Stress.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for Emergency Preparedness and Response.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for Risk-Based Fatigue Management at Mines.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for Prevention of Fires at Mines.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for a Lamproom.
- Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines other than Coal Mines.
Quarterly and Annual Statutory Reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources
We can help with the reporting of mandatory reports that are required by the Department of Mineral Resources.
- Quarterly Airborne Pollutants – Particulates Personal Exposure Report Form 21.9(2)(a).
- Compliance with Noise and Silicosis Milestones.
- Annual Heat Stress Exposure Report Form – 21.9(2)(c)
- Annual Cold Stress Exposure Report Form – 21.9(2)(d)
- Personal Noise Exposure Report Form – 21.9(2)(e)
Surface and Underground Occupational Hygiene Measurements
We conduct the following measurements:
- Wet-Bulb, Dry-Bulb and Globe Temperature
- Dew Point Temperature
- Wind Chill Equivalent Temperature
- Heat Index
- Wet-Kata Measurements
- Humidity
- Illumination Levels
- Noise Exposure Levels
- Personal Noise Monitoring
- Barometric Pressure
- Ergonomic Factors
- Main Fan Surveys
- Auxiliary Fan Surveys
- Fan Total Pressure
- Fan Static Pressure
- Fan Velocity Pressure
Mining ventilation and Refrigeration planning in deep underground mines
Minimising hazards by planning well in advance using effective ventilation and refrigeration in your mine to optimise safety and increase production.
- Monthly mine planning conducted
- Long-term mine planning conducted
- Life of Mine planning conducted
Gas Measurements
Most gasses are invisible, and there is a great need to continue to evaluate the type and extent of hazardous and/or flammable gasses within the mining industry.
- Oxygen
- Carbon Monoxide
- Carbon Dioxide
- Hydrogen Sulphide
- Methane
- Nitrous Fumes
Gravimetric Sampling
Protecting your employees from the exposure to health-harming substances is one of your biggest priorities. That’s why you need to evaluate the fraction of harmful material in the air.
- Alpha Quartz
- Diesel Particulate Matter (D.P.M)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
- Total Dust
- Coal Dust
- Long-Lived Alpha (Radiation Analysis)
- Mineral Oil Mists
- Welding Fumes
- PM10 Dust Particulates
- Hydrogen Cyanide
- Lead
- Man-made mineral fibres
Illumination Surveys
A workplace needs to be provided with adequate illumination for employees to work safely, comfortably and efficiently.
- Area illumination surveys conducted, e.g. Workshops, Plant, Quarries, Offices etc
- Vehicle illumination surveys conducted, e.g. TMM’s and LDV’s
Water Sampling
Water is one of the earth’s most valuable resources and in the mining industry it’s essential that we look at how we monitor water continuously for:
- Bacteriological water sampling and analysis
- Chemical water sampling and analysis
- Borehole sampling and analysis
- Grab samples conducted
Vibration
Vibration from tools and machines can be transmitted into your hands and arms as well as the whole body. We conduct vibration monitoring on TMMs, LDVs and handheld tools.
Fallout Dust Monitoring
The monitoring of fall-out dust utilising the bucket collection is internationally recognised and documented as an accepted method of determining fall-out dust from various sources.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of people at work that aims to reduce the physical stress and resulting injuries associated with working, such as overuse injuries, poor posture, and more serious musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics aims to reduce such injuries by designing workspaces, tools, tasks, and equipment that help maintain the physical health of workers.
Who We Serve
We serve the Mining Industry. Looking at your specific needs and always striving to exceed your expectations. Envirofern services are not limited to the mines mentioned below, as we service all mines that fall under the Department of Mineral Resources legislation Nationally and Internationally.
- All opencast Mines
- Diamond Mines
- Stone and Aggregate Mines
- Gold Mines
- Limestone Mines
- Salt Mines
- Sand Mines
- Dolomite Mines
- Chrome Mines
- Fluorspar Mines
- Slate Mine
- Pyrophyllite Mines
- Quarries
- Cement Factories
- Lithium Mines
- Platinum Mines
- Iron Ore
- Manganese Mines