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This report summarizes and analyzes gaps in the available educational and training material from projects and initiatives dealing with occupational safety and health (OSH) in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) sector. The review focused on cataloguing the various technical aspects of occupational safety and health that are covered by the materials, but also examined the presentation of strategies and methodologies to manage hazard exposure, communication and awareness raising. 

The report is available to download in English, French and Spanish. 

Three additional related materials on occupational safety and health and ASGM are included

This report highlights findings from existing literature on occupational safety and health (OSH) in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). A comprehensive literature review confirms the multiplicity of inherent hazards in ASM, compromised OSH and gendered disparities pointing to the urgent need for enhanced OSH measures tailored to gendered OSH needs as well as the unique challenges faced in the sector. 

Through analyzing current conditions and identifying gaps in OSH, this report seeks to provide a roadmap and actionable recommendations for improving miners' health and safety outcomes for both men and women across various ASM contexts.

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This report compiles five case studies highlighting innovative approaches to improving occupational safety and health (OSH) in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Across different countries and contexts, these initiatives demonstrate practical strategies for addressing safety risks, enhancing working conditions, and fostering greater awareness among miners. 

The report is available to download in English, French or Spanish.

Three additional related materials in this series on OSH and ASGM are included at the bottom of this page. 

Unofficial translation of the approval of Government Resolution No. 296's revision and "Regulation on the Extraction of minerals by Artisanal and small-scale mining"

The original Mongolian version is available here. 

This handbook documents the technologies that the planetGOLD Kenya project proposes to demonstrate in their six gold processing training sites in Kakamega, Vihiga, Migori, and Narok counties.

A potential source of formal finance for the ASGM sector may be Socially Responsible Investors (SRIs). For SRIs to engage in ASGM they need to be aware of the sector and be willing to consider it for future investment. This report summarizes efforts undertaken as part of the planetGOLD global project to increase awareness and understanding of the sector among the SRI community, with a goal of growing the pool of SRIs who may consider working with the ASGM sector in the future to strengthen livelihoods and enable improved environmental, social, and economic outcomes.

The Sagada Mercury-Free Processing System (MFPS) brochure provides information on the current gold mining and processing practices in Sagada, Mt Province, along with the MFPS process flowsheet developed by the project—and how this new system can improve existing practices.

Prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) these guidelines on OSH management systems guidelines were developed according to internationally agreed principles defined by the ILO’s tripartite constituents. The practical recommendations of these guidelines are intended for use by all those who have responsibility for occupational safety and health management.

This gender action plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for actions to promote gender equality, supporting and advancing a gender-responsive implementation of the Minamata Convention.