ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study was to assess the occupational hazards, injuries and illnesses
associated with gold mining at Renco Mine. Field observations, interviews, questionnaires
and secondary data sources obtained at the company SHE department were data sources used
by the researcher. A purposive sampling technique was employed in choosing the General
Manager, SHE manager, Mine captain and the Human Resources Manager for interviewing
as key informants. Stratified random sampling technique was used in sub dividing Renco
Mine employees into different departments. 120 respondents were then randomly selected
from the different departments to be a representative of the whole population. The hazards
that were identified during the research included physical, mechanical, psychosocial and
chemical hazards. It was also discovered that these hazards were jeopardizing the lives and
welfare of workers at Renco Mine since they resulted in injuries for example lacerations,
amputations, contusions, fractures and burns as well as illnesses like stomach problems, high
cough, asthma, back problems and tuberculosis. It was revealed that the company had put in
place measures like OSH training and auditing, SHE talks and meetings, dust suppression
equipment as well as PPEs to prevent employees from falling victims of occupational
hazards. The study recommends that Renco Mine management should adopt off the job
training of SHE representatives and supervisors as well as adequate provision of PPEs to all
its workers which are suitable for a specific job.
MUTEKEDE, M (2021). Occupational Hazards, Injuries And Illnesses Associated With Gold Mining. A Case Of Renco Mine, Zimbabwe. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/occupational-hazards-injuries-and-illnesses-associated-with-gold-mining-a-case-of-renco-mine-zimbabwe
MUTEKEDE, MUNYARADZI "Occupational Hazards, Injuries And Illnesses Associated With Gold Mining. A Case Of Renco Mine, Zimbabwe" Afribary. Afribary, 09 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/occupational-hazards-injuries-and-illnesses-associated-with-gold-mining-a-case-of-renco-mine-zimbabwe. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
MUTEKEDE, MUNYARADZI . "Occupational Hazards, Injuries And Illnesses Associated With Gold Mining. A Case Of Renco Mine, Zimbabwe". Afribary, Afribary, 09 May. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/occupational-hazards-injuries-and-illnesses-associated-with-gold-mining-a-case-of-renco-mine-zimbabwe >.
MUTEKEDE, MUNYARADZI . "Occupational Hazards, Injuries And Illnesses Associated With Gold Mining. A Case Of Renco Mine, Zimbabwe" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/occupational-hazards-injuries-and-illnesses-associated-with-gold-mining-a-case-of-renco-mine-zimbabwe