AMMZ to Hold SHE Awards at AGM
The Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ) will recognize excellence in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) practices among its members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bulawayo this month, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
AMMZ President Abel Makura stated that the awards are designed to encourage members to prioritize and continuously improve in SHE-related matters.
“The AMMZ SHE Awards aim to recognize and reward excellence, inspiring everyone to continuously enhance their SHE practices. This initiative fosters a culture of safety excellence and promotes industry best practices, helping organizations assess and improve their performance against benchmark standards,” Makura said.
Industry Excellence
Last year, Zimplats’ Ngwarati Mine set a high standard for safety, achieving zero fatalities, zero Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), and zero Lost Time Injury Severity Rate (LTISR).
Key Priorities for the SHE Committee
Beyond the awards, the AMMZ SHE Committee has identified several critical focus areas:
- Leadership in Sustainable Resource Stewardship: Promoting responsible mining practices.
- Health and Safety Protections: Safeguarding employees, contractors, and communities.
- Environmental Stewardship: Addressing biodiversity concerns and climate change impacts.
- Capacity Building: Enhancing competency in SHE management.
- Standards and Systems Improvement: Continuously refining industry practices.
Collaboration with Regulatory Bodies
To ensure compliance and drive industry improvements, the SHE Committee collaborates with key regulatory agencies, including:
- The Environmental Management Agency (EMA)
- The National Social Security Authority (NSSA)
- The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ)
- The Radiation Protection Authority
- The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
The AMMZ SHE Awards are not just a celebration of achievements but also a platform to inspire progress, ensuring the mining industry remains committed to safety, health, and environmental excellence.