Policy
Research Impact
11
Policy Influence Areas
National & regulatory
ZERO
Harm Target
Our ultimate objective
See the full Research → Innovation → Policy → Practice → Impact pathway on the Impact Framework page.
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How We Drive Change
Policy Influence
Translating research evidence into national occupational health policy, Codes of Practice, and regulatory frameworks that protect workers across the mining sector.
Codes of Practice
Contributing to the development and revision of industry Codes of Practice for occupational health, safety, and disease prevention in South African mining.
Women in Mining Policy
Advancing gender-responsive workplace policies, women-specific PPE standards, and guidelines addressing gender-based violence and security in mining.
Government Advisory Roles
Providing expert technical advisory support to government departments, regulatory bodies, and national health authorities on occupational health matters.
Regulatory Reform
Driving evidence-based regulatory reform through engagement with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Department of Health, and the Compensation Fund.
Evidence-to-Policy Pathways
Developing structured mechanisms for translating peer-reviewed research findings into actionable policy submissions, technical reports, and implementation guidelines.
Policy Landscape
Areas of Policy & Practice Influence
The DHAIOH Unit's research is designed to drive systemic change — from informing individual workplace practices to shaping national regulatory frameworks and international occupational health standards.
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