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Key indicators
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49,208 occupational medical surveillance examinations (initial, periodical, transfer and exit) were performed during 2003 in South Africa. These are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act. Medical surveillance is also undertaken at the East and West African, Australian and North and South American operations in line with specific needs and local legislation. |
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774 new cases of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) were reported on the South African operations during the year. This is a rate of 18 per 1,000 employees, compared with 26 per 1,000 employees in 2002. |
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167 cases of occupational lung disease (OLD) were reported at the South African operations during 2003. This represents a rate of four per 1,000 employees, the same as reported the previous year. |
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992 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) were treated during the year at the South African operations, a rate of 23 per 1,000 employees. This is unchanged from the previous year. The relatively high rates of TB infection are a consequence of a high prevalence of HIV. |
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