The mining sector is one of the most dangerous working environments in South Africa. Coal mining in particular stands out as particularly high risk. While the risks cannot be completely obliterated, there is a need to tackle high risk levels in a qualitative way. Using a case study of one mine and deploying in-depth interviews, this research seeks to find the main challenges with implementation of the risk-based management strategy. This will be achieved through interviews with mining employees. The study found out that the major challenges that hinder the progress of implanting risk management strategies are all centered on the availability of funding. With adequate resources, training and development initiatives can be implemented, documentation improved, and communication across sectors made more effective. The research recommends that with more resources, OHS risks can be reduced.

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