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Namibia: Government adopts health and safety regulations for mining – News

Namibia: Government adopts health and safety regulations for mining – News

Africa Links 24 with Arne Schutte
Published on 2024-10-22 10:36:14

Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday.

Mining is a high-risk sector, with workers risking tuberculosis and other occupational lung diseases driven by many factors, including high long-term exposure to silica dust.

“Let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that no worker’s health is compromised in the pursuit of economic growth,” ministry of labour, industrial relations and employment executive…

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