HS 009 Hearing Conservation

SOUTHERN AFRICA REFERENCE REVISION PAGE
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HEALTH & SAFETY SYSTEM OPERATIONAL ORIGINATOR H&S MANAGER
PROCEDURE
HEARING CONSERVATION
DESIGNATION PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE
COMPILED BY SNR H&S OFFICER E JUNGMANN Original Signed 5/01/10
REVIEWED BY SNR H&S OFFICER R TUPPER Original Signed 4/01/10
AUTHORISED BY H&S MANAGER J SODEN Original Signed 4/01/10
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ADDENDA PAGE

1. PURPOSE 2 ANNEXURE 1 7
2. SCOPE 2 ANNEXURE 2 8 – 11
3. ROLES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 2 ANNEXURE 3 12 – 13
4. INTRODUCTION 3 ANNEXURE 4 14 – 15
5. LEGISLATION 3 ANNEXURE 5 16 – 17
6. HEARING CONSERVATION
3 ANNEXURE X 18 – 22
COMMITTEE
7 AUDIOMETRY PROGRAMME 4 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS 23
8 MEASUREMENTS OF HEARING
4
STATUS
9 AUDIOMETRY TESTING 4
10 HEARING PROTECTION
4
DEVICES
11LINE MANAGEMENT 5
12H&S DEPARTMENT 5
13 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 5
14GENERAL
REVISION DESCRIPTION OF REVISION DATE
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1. PURPOSE
Management of AngloGold Ashanti SADS commits itself fully to the implementation and maintenance of a
hearing conservation program.
2. SCOPE
SADS comprises of Engineering, Properties, Commercial Services, Security, Human Recourses, High
Density, ATDS, Rock Bore Workshop, HR, IT, MRM, Finance, Internal Auditors, Sustainable Development
& Central Health & Safety
3. RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
DESIGNATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

H&S Manager • Review this procedure as per the Procedure index
matrix or when legislation changes
• Review in conjunction with the HR Manager early
NIHL cases for relocation
H&S Committee (WITW) • Assessing compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Reviewing progress with the hearing conservation
program.
• Making policy decisions.
• Meeting at intervals not exceeding six months.
H&S Department • Ensure a baseline is conducted in areas where noise
(Occupational Hygienist) poses a hazard
• Identify the zone which must be declared a noise
zone and inform the dedicated HOD of the area.
Line Manager / HOD • Ensure that the noise zones as identified by the H&S
department is demarcated
• Ensure HPD’s are available at entrances of these
zoned areas
• Keep record on the usage of HPD’s on a monthly
basis
Employees • Ensure they wear HPD’s in demarcated noise zone
areas
• Report any area where they think noise can be a
problem
Occupational Health Centre • Conduct annual Audiometry tests on employee &
& OMP Contractors exposed to noise levels exceeding 85
dB(A)
• Comply with the AGAH COP No 37 (Annexure 1)
Occupational Health • Will identify employees with early NIHL
Practitioner “OHP”
• Council such employees
• Notify the HR Manager & H&S Manager of such
employees


4. INTRODUCTION
Noise needs to be controlled at source to such an extent that will ensure normal noise levels required for
proper communication. Noise is a potential health hazard and this procedure outlines hearing
conservation measures to be adopted in order to protect workers from developing noise-induced hearing
impairment. This in turn will minimise compensation costs and protect the Company from (unwanted)
compensation claims. We also support the Industry milestones with regards to noise.
5. LEGISLATION
Regulations 4.17.1 to 4.17.4 in terms of the Minerals Act and Regulations 50 of 1991 requires that:
5.1 Where people travel or work in any place where the equivalent noise exposure is equal to or
exceeds 85dB(A) then steps shall be taken to reduce the noise to below this level, or a hearing
conservation program shall be implemented.
5.2 Personal protective equipment for hearing conservation in areas equal to or exceeding 85dB(A)
shall be supplied free of charge by the company, and no person shall damage, discard or render
ineffective any equipment so supplied.
5.3 The measurement of noise and the hearing conservation program shall be in accordance with SANS
10083:2004.
6. HEARING CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND PROGRAMME
At each Geographical Area, SADS will establish a Hearing Conservation Committee consisting of the
WITW Committee members.
Their function will include:

• Assessing compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Reviewing progress with the hearing conservation program.
• Making policy decisions.
• Meeting at intervals not exceeding six months.
The Hearing Conservation Committee is responsible for the total management and control of the hearing
conservation program.
This procedure is intended to cover the program in broad terms only. For details, reference should be
made to the Chamber of Mines publication “Guidelines for the implementation and control of hearing
conservation program in South African Mining Industry”, and SANS 10083:2004.
The program includes:
• The identification of all areas with noise levels equal to or above 85dB(A).
• The application of engineering control measures to reduce the noise level to below 85dB(A) or, if
impractical.
• The demarcation of noise zones by standard symbolic signs and the compulsory wearing of hearing
protection devices by all employees working in demarcated noise zones.
• Visitors to noise zones must wear hearing protection devices at all times.
• Annual audiometric testing will be carried out at the AngloGold Ashanti Health (AGAH) Occupational
Health Center (OHC)” for all employees (including Contractor’s) exposed to noise levels equal to and
exceeding 85dB(A).
• A plan indicating all noise zones must be available at all entrances to the various disciplines within
SADS.


7. THE AUDIOMETRY PROGRAMME AND TESTING
The main purpose of industrial audiometry is to evaluate quantitatively the hearing status of an individual
and to monitor hearing status during the period of employment in order to control the risk of occupational
hearing loss. Industrial audiometry also provides the ultimate test of success of a Hearing Conservation
Program in that it demonstrates the benefit of personal hearing protection in maintaining hearing acuity.
In essence, the audiometric program consists of pre-employment tests followed by tests on an annual
basis and at the termination of employment.
8. MEASUREMENTS OF THE HEARING STATUS (AUDIOMETRY)
8.1 The Baseline Hearing Status must be conducted:
8.1.1 for all new employees (incl. Contractor’s) - on entrance to the company.
8.1.2 Present employees (incl. Contractor’s) - during renewal of their Certificate of Fitness (COF)
8.2 The Periodical Hearing Status must be conducted:
8.2.1 For all workers with anticipated exposures equal to 85dB(A)(leq) or more – annually.
8.2.2 For all workers exposed to 105dB(A)(leq) or more – six monthly. The Occupational Hygienist will
identify these employees, whereby the Human Resources department will be informed to institute
the call-up procedure.
8.3 The Periodical Hearing Status may be conducted more frequently:
When an employee is placed in a job that requires normal hearing as a function of such job or
transfers to an area of excess noise exposure for workers in jobs with a special risk or (at the
discretion of a doctor) in cases where serious deterioration of hearing occurred.
8.4 All employees to be separated must attend exit medical examinations through AngloGold
Ashanti Health at the Occupational Health Center.
8.5 Any Other Routine, which may be determined for individuals in special circumstances will be at
the discretion of the Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) or Doctor.
9. AUDIOMETRY TESTING
Testing will be done at AGAH “Occupational Health Centres” which will comply with SANS 10182:2006.
The audiometric examination will be conducted by a registered audiometrist and where required assisted
by an audiologist. These results will be logged into the HURIS system.
Each test shall be preceded by an adequate period (at least 16 hours) during which time the employee,
where practical, has had no exposure to noise in excess of 80dB(A).
10. HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES (HPD’s)
Approved (HPD’s) will be supplied free of charge to all employees from SADS who require hearing
protection devices.
Approved (HPD’s) will be issued to employees who are exposed to working environments where the noise
level is continuously and consistently equal to or exceeding 85dB(A) for a full shift of 8 hours. The H&S
Department will supply this information to the line managers when measurements have been recorded
and the results evaluated.


11. LINE MANAGEMENT
Line management will ensure that the affected areas are demarcated as high noise zones, i.e. at all
entrances to the working area with symbolic signs visibly displayed. All employees working in these
designated areas must wear their hearing protection devices as recommended by the H&S Department.
• Line Management will make decisions on the recommendations of the Occupational Hygienist
regarding maintenance programs for the attenuation of noise on existing equipment.
• Line Management will be responsible for keeping record of the availability and use of hearing
protection devices.
12. H&S DEPARTMENT
The H&S department will be responsible for:
• Audits to determine the noise levels within the various working areas as well as on individuals working
at remote areas, and the availability of and wearing of HPD’s. Where required an 8 hour (leq) noise
survey will be conducted.
• Ensuring that the identified noise zones are adequately demarcated using the correct symbolic signs.
• Follow-up’s on reports from the OHP on recommendations received from the OHC on Noise Induced
Hearing Loss for individuals.
• Updating and distributing the plans indicating all areas where the noise levels equals or exceeds the
85dB(A) (leq) for 8 hours to line management.
13. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Engineering department will ensure that:
• Proposed new machinery to be purchased is accompanied with test results of noise surveys conducted
in various frequency bands. (250, 500, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz)
• Adequate maintenance, repairs, lubrication and parts replacement is scheduled timorously to avoid
unnecessary noise from equipment.
• The H&S Department is notified of any major installation, which may change any noise zone.
• Where practical that the noise generated is reduced at source by using silencers, baffles, mufflers and
isolation.
14. GENERAL
14.1 Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

In cases where employees were identified with NIHL of 15dB or more in the 4000 Hz range since the
previous year test results, the procedures as determined by OHC will be implemented.
• The Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP) shall council the individual.

• The OHP will report the affected case to the relevant Senior Human Resources Officer by submitting
an “Early Noise Induced Hearing Loss Report” (Annexure I) with copies to the H&S department and
responsible line Managers.
• The OMP will investigate the matter and submit a report to the relevant people.
14.2 Hearing Conservation Training – Attendance

An attendance register kept by the Training Department and signed by each employee, reveal that the
specific employee has been trained in the requirements as set out in the induction and review training
program. This information is then reflected in the personal record of the employee. (HURIS)


EMPLOYEE
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY EMPLOYEE TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
PROCEDURE AND TO WEAR APPROPRIATE HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES IN DESIGNATED
AND DEMARCATED NOISE ZONES.
NOTE
DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HEARING
PROTECTION DEVICES IN DESIGNATED NOISE ZONES AND ANY ABUSE TO HEARING
PROTECTION DEVICES.


ANNEXURE 1
THE DETECTION &

REPORTING OF
SILICOSIS
AND NOISE INDUCED
HEARING LOSS
CODE OF PRACTICE
DOCUMENT NO. THE DETECTION & REPORTING OF SILICOSIS PAGE 7 OF 12
37 AND NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS REVISION 01
CODE OF PRACTICE
Effective Date
Principle Author
November 2007
Dr. D.F. Barnes
Reviewed By: Approved By:
______________________ __________________
Dr DF Barnes Dr DF Barnes
Occupational Health Manager Occupational Health Manager
REVISION HISTORY
Date of first issue June 2001
Date of current revision November 2007
Date of next revision November 2008

Change history Revision Date Page Details
02


ANNEXURE 2
AngloGold Health Service (Pty) Ltd

CODE OF PRACTICE
FOR THE DETECTION & REPORTING

OF SILICOSIS AND NOISE
INDUCED HEARING LOSS
SCOPE
This Code of Practice serves to provide the basis for the detection and reporting of silicosis and noise induced hearing loss.
1. POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 Medical Surveillance and reporting of occupational disease should be performed in accordance with the
requirements where applicable of the:
Mines Health and Safety Act (29/1996)

Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (78/1993 as amended in 1993)
Occupational Health and Safety Act (85/1993)
Nuclear Energy Act (131/1993)
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (130/1993)
1.2 Although Mine / Plant Managers (through appointment by the Owner) are ultimately accountable for these
duties, responsibility is delegated to the Occupational Medical Practitioners (OMP's) to ensure compliance with
legislation.
1.3 AngloGold Health Service, through its OMP’s and the staff of the two Occupational Health Centres (OHC’s) is
committed to ensure compliance with legislation through a quality assurance and improvement program.
These standards will be adhered to, in the case of all customers, be they AngloGold Ashanti mines,
contractors or other private companies utilising our services.
2. BACKGROUND
Although the mining industry is associated with excessive noise and silica dust exposure levels, there was a
significant difference in the submission rates and compensation cases emanating from the different business units.
3. OBJECTIVE
To establish and maintain quality control mechanisms within AngloGold Health Service operations (West Wits,
Vaal River, Ergo).
To implement uniform procedures and documentation.
To establish audit mechanisms.
To record cases of early non-compensable diseases and to action these.
To ensure fairness to any employee.


4. DEFINITIONS
AG - AngloGold Ashanti
AHS - AngloGold Health Service
DME - Department of Mineral and Energy
MHSA - Mines Health and Safety Act
OMP - Occupational Medical Practitioner
OSH Act - Occupational Health & Safety Act (85/1993)
COIDA - Compensation for Occupational Injury and Disease Act (130/1993)
ODMWA - Occupational Disease in Mines & Works Act (78/1993)
NIHL - Noise Induced Hearing loss
KHz - kilohertz
dB - decibel
OHP - Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
BM Business Unit Manager
MBOD - Medical Bureau for Occupational Disease
OHC - Occupational Health Centre
OHS - Occupational Health System
ILO - International Labour Organisation
COP - Code of Practice
HPD’s - Hearing Protective Devices
OESH - Occupational Environmental Safety & Health Manager
UM-OH - Unit Manager – Occupational Health
5. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS DEFINED
a) Mines health and Safety Act (29/1996)
The Owner of the mine must ensure health and safety at the mine (sec. 2) through the appointment of a
Manager (sec. 3), who should:
• Maintain a healthy and safe mine environment (sec. 5)
• Assess and respond to risk – notably “periodically review the hazards identified and risks assessed,
including the results of occupational hygiene measurements and medical surveillance…” (sec.
11(4)(a))
• Establish a system of medical surveillance (sec. 13) and keep records (13(3)(c))
An Occupational Medical Practitioner must take reasonable steps (sec. 13(5)) to:
• Promote the health and safety of employees at the mine
• Assist employees in matters related to occupational medicine,
He must also compile an annual medical report: “…giving an analysis of the employees’ health…” (sec.
16(1)) and
Issue exit medical reports which should reflect “…presence or absence of any occupational disease…”
(sec. 17(4)(a))
Inspectors may “…inspect arrangements made by the manager for medical surveillance of employees;
(sec. 50 (2)(f)) seize any document…” (sec. 50(2)(f)).
The Minister may make regulations (after consultations) regarding “the manner of reporting prescribed
occupational diseases at mines, the keeping of records in relation to occupational diseases…” (sec.
98(1)(u)).
b) Occupational Health and Safety Act (85/1993)
This act contains similar responsibilities, although not as clearly defined.
c) Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (130/1993)
The employer should notify the commissioner of a suspected occupational disease – failure to comply is
an offence (chapter 5).


A claim for compensation by the employee, or on his behalf, must be lodged within 12 months or rights to
benefits will lapse (chapter 5)
d) Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (78/1993)
“Medical practitioner to report compensable disease to the Director” (sec. 33(1)
6. CODE OF PRACTICE
Early NIHL
Hearing loss of > 15dB at 4kHz since previous annual audiogram.
Refer to OHP in OHC who will:
o enter findings on system for future identification
o do initial counselling.
OHP – Business Unit will:

counsel and educate the affected employee
obtain informed consent (Annexure 1 (A)
be responsible for taking remedial action
obtain occupational hygiene data i.e. noise level measurements in the relevant work environment from
OESH manager and discuss these.
Inform the BUM: (Annexure 1 (B)

present these cases at the monthly health & safety meetings
record & submit statistics on these cases to the UM-OH.
6.2 NIHL
Average hearing loss of >25dB in the frequencies 0.5, 1, 2 & 3 kHz.
All these cases are to be referred to the OHP who will:

take relevant additional history;
refer to audiologist for diagnostic audiology and/or OMP who will then either refer to the ENT surgeon or
submit to the Compensation Commissioner.
The OMP will:

Submit monthly reports to the BUM of:
the number of cases diagnosed, but not yet compensable;
the number of cases diagnosed and submitted for compensation (Annexure 3 )
Responsible Persons in the early NIHL Procedure
Audiometrist
Performs screening on individuals during all categories of examination.
Refers queries to OHP in OH.
OESH Manager
Supplies occupational hygiene data to OHP-BU.
Monitors noise levels on request.
Line Manager / Supervisor

Ensures HPD’s are available.
Ensures compliance with HPD’s
Business Unit Manager

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the program.
6.3 Early Silicosis
ILO grading system is used.


1
Early silicosis: less than /1 UM-OH will:
Enter findings on the system for future reference
Refer the employee to OMP
The OMP will:

Be responsible for taking remedial action at his/her discretion will refer the employee to the HR Manager to
effect the MAEP for a lower risk occupation. If such a position is not available, the OMP may allow the
employee to continue in the same occupation.
Refer employee to OHP-BU
OHP-BU will:
Counsel and educate the affected employee
Obtain informed consent (Annexure 2(A)
Obtain occupational hygiene data i.e dust level readings in the relevant work environment from OESH
manager for discussion
Inform the BUM (Annexure 2(B)
Present the cases at the monthly health and safety meetings
Record and submit monthly statistics to UM-OH.
6.4 Silicosis
OMP will:
Submit to the MBOD for certification
submit monthly reports to the General Manager of:
the number of cases diagnosed, but not yet compensable;
the number of cases diagnosed and submitted for compensation. (Annexure3)


ANNEXURE 3
EARLY NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS REPORT
Informed consent for the disclosure of medical information
Employee Name : …………………………………………………………….
Company No : …………………………………………………………….
Occupation : …………………………………………………………….
Section …………………………………………………………….
I, …………………………………….….…, …………………, the undersigned, understand

(Name) (Co No)
as it has been explained to me, that excessive noise at work is making me deaf and that I should wear the hearing protective devices (ear
plugs or ear muffs) issued to me at all times while I am at work. I hereby give permission for this information to be made known to my
supervisor and management who may take remedial action.
Signed …………………………………………..
Employee
: Occupational Health Practitioner
…………………………………………………… Business Unit
I confirm that I have counselled the above named employee and made him/her aware of the problem and advised him/her to wear
HPD’s while at work. Please investigate occupational exposures and report findings to management.
Level of Hearing Loss : L - ………….dB at 4Khz R - …………dB at 4Khz
Average Hearing Loss (0,5; 1; 2; 3kHz): ……………………………..
Signed ……………………………………………………………
Occupational Health Practitioner
Date ………………………………………..


EARLY NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS REPORT
TO : Business Unit Manager …………………………………………
FROM: : OHP …………………………………………………………
Place of work :Section …………………………………………… Level ……………….
Noise level measurement : …………………..dB(A)
Date of measurement : ……………………
This serves to inform you that I have investigated this case in co-operation with the OESH Department/ Line Management concerned
and that I believe the patient is suffering from early noise-induced hearing loss. Failing remedial action, this may progress to future
compensation liability.
.
Signed ……………………………………………………………
Date ………………………………………..


ANNEXURE 4
EARLY SILICOSIS
Informed consent for the disclosure of medical information.
Employee Name : …………………………………………………………….
Company No : …………………………………………………………….
Occupation : …………………………………………………………….
Section : …………………………………………………………….
I, ………………………………………………………..……, …………….…………, the undersigned, understand

Name (Company No)
as it has been explained to me, that excessive dust at work could harm my lungs and that I should take reasonable precautions to avoid
overexposure. I hereby give permission for this information to be made known to my supervisor and management who may take
remedial action.
Signed …………………………………………..
Employee
: Occupational Health Practitioner
……………………………………………………Business Unit
I confirm that I have counselled the above named employee and made him/her aware of the lung related condition. Please investigate
occupational exposures and report findings to management.
Signed ……………………………………………………………
Date ………………………………………..


EARLY DETECTION OF SILICOSIS REPORT
TO : Business Unit Manager

FROM : Occupational Health Practitioner
Place of work :Section ……………………………………… Level …………………….
Dust level measurements : …………………………….
Date of measurement : …………………………….
This serves to inform you that I have investigated this case in co-operation with the OESH Department/ Line Management concerned
and that I believe the patient is suffering from early silicosis. Failing remedial action, this may progress to future compensation
liability.
Signed ……………………………………………………………
Date …………………………………………………………..


ANNEXURE 5
WW VR ERGO
SILICOSIS AND NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS (NIHL) IN TERMS OF MINE HEALTH AND SFETY ACT SEC.11(5)
DATE: ______________________
EMPLOYEES (CONTRACTORS INCLUDED)

DETECTED WITH SILICOSIS AND NIHL
SILICOSIS NIHL
EARLY
SUBMITTED
CERTIFIED
DEFINITIONS:
Early Silicosis : ILO classification less than 1/0

Submitted Silicosis : >1/1 or LFT <65%
Certified Silicosis : Certified by the MBOD
Early NIHL : Average hearing loss >15dB in 4kHz

Submitted NIHL : Average hearing loss > 25bB in 0.5, 1, 2, 3 kHz
Certified NIHL : Certified by RMA
………………………………………………..
Occupational Medical Practitioner


Flowsheet for annual follow-up of early silicosis and early noise induced hearing loss cases
When an employee presents with either early silicosis, or early NIHL, the OHP should manage as follows:
Was the employee previously referred for a lower risk BUMAC?
Yes No
What was the outcome of the BUMAC? Counsel and refer via Accounts assistant to OMP for lower
risk BUMAC
The employee accepted a The employee did not accept a

lower risk occupation lower risk occupation
Is the employee still working

in an acceptable occupation
from a risk perspective?
Is the employee still in the

lower risk occupation?
Yes No
Yes
No Does the employee still Counsel

accept the risk? and refer to Accounts
assistant and OMP for
lower risk BUMAC
No Yes
Counsel and refer via Counsel and refer

Accounts Assistant to OMP via Accounts assistant
for lower risk BUMAC to HTS/BU OHP


Annexure X
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
DEFINITIONS:
DOCUMENT
Information and its supporting medium (The medium can be paper, magnetic, electronic or optical computer
disc, photograph or master sample, or a combination thereof.)
RECORD
Document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed
CONTROLLED DOCUMENT
Any document that needs to be controlled in terms of its distribution and use, such as the Policy and
documented procedures. These documents are either signed in original ink and/or signed for on a distribution
list. These documents will be signed off after evaluation has been done to determine that they are adequate for
purpose. The document will be signed off by the relevant members as depicted on the distribution list.
Once copies are printed of the database, they are considered to be “uncontrolled”.
OBSOLETE DOCUMENTS
Documents that have been replaced by later revisions or those that is no longer relevant or valid, and has been
cancelled from the system. These documents will be identified either by crossing them out and writing obsolete
or rubber stamp obsolete document.
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENTS
Any documents that have not been issued under the circumstances under “controlled documents” are
categorised as uncontrolled. This includes, but may not be limited to:
• Documents that do not need to be controlled such as the monthly safety topic.
• Documents not distributed by the authorised person as per the procedures “authority and
responsibility” table and signed for by the recipient.
• Documents printed from the electronic database. (Watermarked “uncontrolled document)
• Documents duplicated or photocopied from controlled documents.
• Photocopies of the Occupational Health and Safety policy as issued to the public or other
Interested and Affected Parties
It is not possible to judge from an uncontrolled copy whether it is the latest version. It is the responsibility of the
person holding the documentation to ensure that (s) he has the latest version.
INJURY
Physical harm or damage
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Conditions and factors that affect, or could affect the health and safety of employees or other workers (including
temporary workers and contractor personnel), visitors, or any other person in the workplace
OH&S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Part of an organization’s management system used to develop and implement its OH&S policy and manage its
OH&S risks
SEVERITY / CONSEQUENCE
Outcome of an event. There may be one or more consequences from an event. May be expressed qualitatively
or quantitatively may range from positive to negative (Speculative).


FREQUENCY
Occurrence per unit time, (May be expressed qualitatively or quantitatively).
EXPOSURE
How often and for how long employees are exposed to a hazard/s.
LIKELIHOOD
Means the chance of an event occurring.
DUE DILIGENCE
Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of all employees. Provide equipment, maintain the
equipment, use equipment as prescribed, provide information relating to the equipment, and provide competent
supervision.
INCIDENT
An undesired event which under slightly different circumstances could result in harm to people. Damage to
property or loss to process or an undesired event that could or does result in a loss.
RISK MATRIX
A Risk index can be determined by plotting likelihood and severity indices on the y and x-axis respectively and
then using them to obtain a risk ranking.
HIRA
Process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics
• H = HAZARD
Anything around us that we can see as well as those energy sources we cannot see e.g. Gas and
radiation that can cause harm
• I = IDENTIFICATION
Identify the significant hazards (Process and recognition)
• R = RISK
Risk imagining (Likelihood and consequence if risk materializes)
• A = ASSESSMENT
Determine the magnitude of the risk if materialized
ROUTINE ACTIVITY
An activity which is performed on a regular basis (day to day)
NON ROUTINE
An activity performed on an adhoc basis
ACCOUNTABILITY
Principle that, individuals, organizations, and the community are responsible for their actions and may be
required to explain them to others.
RESPONSIBLE
Liable to be called to respond to a person for issues to be done.
ILL HEALTH
Identifiable adverse physical or mental condition arising from and/or made worse by a work activity and/or work-
related situation.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Person or group, inside or outside the workplace, concerned with or affected by the SADSSS performance.


NONCONFORMITY
Non-fulfilment of a requirement – can be any deviation from:
Relevant work standards, practices, procedures, legal requirements.
SADSSS OBJECTIVES
SADSSS goals, in terms of OHS performance, that SA Divisional Services sets itself to achieve. Objectives are
quantified wherever practical.
SADSSS PERFORMANCE
Measurable results of SA Divisional Services management of its risks.
Note: Performance measurement includes measurement the effectiveness of controls.
OHS POLICY
Overall intention and direction which will be followed for the management of health and safety.
RECORD
Document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed
HAZARD
A condition or practice with the potential to cause harm, or exposure to danger. (Immediate Causes,
Substandard Act or Substandard Condition)
RISK ASSESSMENT
Process of evaluating the risk(s) arising from a hazard(s), taking into account the adequacy of any existing
controls, and deciding whether or not the risk(s) is acceptable
PREVENTATIVE ACTION
Action to eliminate the cause of a potential nonconformity or other undesirable potential situation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Action taken to rectify a non-conformance or deviation
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
To constantly improve on current Health and Safety standards
PROCEDURE
Specified way to carry out an activity or a process.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Process of evaluating the risk arising from a hazard, taking into account the adequacy of any existing controls,
and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable.
WORKPLACE
Any physical location in which work related activities are performed under the control of SA Divisional Services.
AUDIT
Independent and documented process for obtaining “audit evidence” and evaluating it objectively to determine
the extent to which “audit criteria” are fulfilled.
SAFETY MONTH
Period from the 20th of a particular month up to the 19th of the following month.
EFFORT BASED OBJECTIVES

Objectives set to improve program related issues


EFFECT BASED OBJECTIVES
Objectives set to improve severity or injury rates
MANCOM
Management Committee
EXCO
Executive Committee
SUPERVISOR
Within SA Divisional Services – One who supervise or has charge and direction of i.e. Foreman, Clerk of works,
Training Officer, Residence Manager, Security Officer etc.
EMPLOYEE
Person working under the control of the organisation and includes contractors.
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
A Person appointed in writing ensuring that the OH&S management system is established, implemented and
maintained in accordance with this OHSAS Standard;
and ensuring that reports on the performance of the OH&S management system are presented to top
management for review and used as a basis for improvement of the OH&S management system.
VISITOR
Any person who enters the premises of the mine who is not a full time employee or Contractor paid by the mine
CONTRACTOR
Any person who perform work for the mine and is paid for his/her service.
ACCEPTABLE RISK
Risk that has been reduced to a level that can be tolerated by the organization having regard to its legal
obligations and its own
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

A committee as required by law M H & S Act Section 25(2)
VERIFICATION
Verification is the act of reviewing, inspecting, testing, etc. to establish and document that a product, service, or
system meets the regulatory, standard, or specification requirements.
VALIDATION
Validation refers to meeting the needs of the intended end-user or customer to
prove the truth or to determine or test the accuracy. Also, validation is the process of checking if something
satisfies a certain criterion.


ABBREVIATIONS:
M H & S Act - Mine Health & Safety Act

MA&R - Mineral Act & Regulations
OHASA - Occupational Health and Safety Act
DMR - Department of Mineral Resources
DOL - Department of Labour
SADS - Southern Africa Divisional Services
ESW - Engineering Services Workshops
WITW - Wellness in the Workplace
H&S - Health and Safety
LTIFPD - Loss Time Injury Free Production Days
IFPD - Injury Free Production Days
AGAH - AngloGold Ashanti Health
TMM - Trackless Mobile Machinery
COP - Code of Practice
ATDS - AngloGold Ashanti Training and Development Services
CRA - Continuous Risk Assessment
SADSSS - Southern Africa Divisional Services Safety System


RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
PROCEDURE
REVISION CHANGES TO PROCEDURE DATE OF
NUMBER APPROVAL
H&S 009 – Rev 05 Annexure X 22 August 2009

Changes wrt names & excluding
AGAH
Included Roles & Accountabilities
H&S 009 – Rev 06 table 15 December 2009



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SOUTHERN AFRICA REFERENCE REVISION PAGE

DIVISIONAL SERVICES H&S 009 6 1 OF 23

COMPILED BY SNR H&S OFFICER E JUNGMANN Original Signed 5/01/10

REVIEWED BY SNR H&S OFFICER R TUPPER Original Signed 4/01/10

AUTHORISED BY H&S MANAGER J SODEN Original Signed 4/01/10

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ADDENDA PAGE

6 REVISION DUE TO AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 15 DEC’ 2009

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3. RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

DESIGNATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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6. HEARING CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND PROGRAMME

Their function will include:

The program includes:

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8. MEASUREMENTS OF THE HEARING STATUS (AUDIOMETRY)

8.1 The Baseline Hearing Status must be conducted:

8.2 The Periodical Hearing Status must be conducted:

8.3 The Periodical Hearing Status may be conducted more frequently:

10. HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES (HPD’s)

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12. H&S DEPARTMENT

The H&S department will be responsible for:

13. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Engineering department will ensure that:

14.1 Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

• The Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP) shall council the individual.

14.2 Hearing Conservation Training – Attendance

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THE DETECTION &

Reviewed By: Approved By:

Date of first issue June 2001

Date of current revision November 2007

Date of next revision November 2008

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AngloGold Health Service (Pty) Ltd

FOR THE DETECTION & REPORTING

Mines Health and Safety Act (29/1996)

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5. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS DEFINED

a) Mines health and Safety Act (29/1996)

b) Occupational Health and Safety Act (85/1993)

This act contains similar responsibilities, although not as clearly defined.

c) Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (130/1993)

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d) Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (78/1993)

“Medical practitioner to report compensable disease to the Director” (sec. 33(1)

OHP – Business Unit will:

Inform the BUM: (Annexure 1 (B)

All these cases are to be referred to the OHP who will:

The OMP will:

Responsible Persons in the early NIHL Procedure

Line Manager / Supervisor