Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa is launching a project aimed at facilitating the practical exchange of knowledge and experience with the Regional Mining Authorities in Rybnik and Katowice. The initiative aims to strengthen a systemic approach to risk mitigation in the mining industry. The new program is a response to the growing challenges posed by hazards in mines.
“Workplace safety is our top priority. We want to build a sustainable system for sharing knowledge and experience that will effectively reduce risks and improve working conditions in our mines,” emphasizes Adam Rozmus, Vice-President of the JSW SA Management Board for Technical and Operational Matters.
As part of this collaboration, regular working sessions have been scheduled to analyze current risks, accident rates, preventive measures in place, and changes in regulations regarding mining qualifications and training systems. The goal is to translate these issues into practical solutions that can be implemented in mines.
“Strengthening our safety culture and developing our employees’ skills are of particular importance to us. We are committed to ensuring that knowledge and experience are put into practice. “Only then can we have a real impact on improving safety and workplace culture across the entire industry,” notes Marek Szyndler, head of the Engineering and Research Department at the Group’s Production Support Unit, who is responsible for coordinating JSW’s efforts.
These joint efforts will also include promoting best practices and fostering a culture of prevention among employees. Training sessions, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives are intended to help further improve safety standards in the mining sector.
“The supervision authorities always support efforts to find new ways to improve workplace safety in underground mining operations. The primary responsibility of the State Mining Authority and the regional mining authorities is to supervise and inspect mining operations. At the same time, we employ soft approaches to fostering a safety culture in the mining industry, including by promoting best practices in this area. Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa’s latest initiative fits right into this area of our work,” says Piotr Litwa, president of the State Mining Authority, adding: “Mining supervisory authorities can be helpful here by sharing their knowledge, experience and best practices regarding natural hazards, causes of accidents, mining qualifications and training. I am confident that our joint efforts will translate into tangible improvements in the safety of JSW miners.”
The initial organizational meetings will help clarify the scope of the collaboration and establish a schedule for future activities. Both JSW and the mining regulatory authorities emphasize that this initiative is a long-term effort and is part of the development of a sustainable safety management system based on knowledge, practice and accountability. Working together to improve safety is a step that is expected to bring tangible benefits to the entire mining industry, and above all to its employees.
