Acting as a forum where members' and industry's opinions concerning mine ventilation engineering, and occupational hygiene may be discussed, debated and communicated to regulatory authorities and the Industry...
To promote personal contact and co-operation amongst ventilation officials and other professional associations, statutory bodies, interested and affected stakeholders and individuals...
A number of farsighted professionals recognised the need for a forum to discuss common ventilation problems, and in 1944 The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa was formed. The growth and success of the Society has been due to the vision of these early members, many of whom were charismatic and colourful characters. It is often said that the strength of a society is its members and the MVSSA certainly has had many strong and dedicated members.