DCM celebrates five million fatality free shifts
"Our safety journey is a partnership between the union, community and the workers. We don't want to be complacent because of our achievement. We look forward to celebrating the six million and seven million fatality free shifts." Justin Masiavhula from the DMR offices congratulated the DCM for the milestone.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine celebrated a milestone of five million fatality free shifts on November 13. The prestigious event was organised at @Boshoek Venue. The event was attended by the mine management, shareholders from Assore, NUM members, employees and representatives from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) in Limpopo.
This milestone is attributed to systems in place at the mine, a dedicated workforce, a leadership team that recognises the importance of being exemplary as well as being part of a company that prioritises the safety of their employees.
The mine will continue engaging employees in several safety programmes in order to regularly communicate the importance of safety in the workplace, particularly in a mining environment.
“It is the dedication and commitment to safety practices in the workplace by employees that make a difference. Further to that, the leadership within the mine has to observe safety rules to the latter for employees to do the same,” said DCM’s General Manager, Rian Burger.
He said the mine subscribes to the principle of zero harm. “Everyone who works at DCM has the right to go home without harm, and the mine’s role is to make this a consistent reality.
“This achievement is not by luck. We did it in a period of 10 years. It’s due to hard work and dedication. We thank God for that.
“We thank all our employees for a job well done. It’s all about passion, and purpose. Safety is all about the people. We all want to be safe.” The GM said that DCM has also worked hard to reduce injuries at the mine.
“For the past 10 years we had no fatalities. We had our last fatality in 2009. We have worked hard to also reduce injuries at DCM. We wish to extend this milestone to more than seven million fatality free shifts.”
In concluding, Burger said the DCM needed heroes. “Our country needs champions. We need safety heroes and champions just like the Springboks. Those who will lead and live the values of DCM, at the mine and outside.”
“We are stronger together. Let’s go and be safety heroes. Thanks Assore, the shareholders and everyone.” Representing the shareholders, Pat Sacco said they are pleased to have made significant strides in ensuring safety at DCM.
“Our safety journey is a partnership between the union, community and the workers. We don’t want to be complacent because of our achievement. We look forward to celebrating the six million and seven million fatality free shifts.” Justin Masiavhula from the DMR offices congratulated the DCM for the milestone.
“We are still reminding all employees to withdraw from a dangerous workplace until all unsafe conditions are rectified. Please do exercise this right as it was granted to save your life.” There was entertainment galore during the celebrations. The gumboot dancers, Marimba Band and Drum Café entertained the guests.
