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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) for Noise

Part C. Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

3. Status of the Mandatory COP

 

3.1 This section must contain statements to the effect that:

 

3.1.1 The COP was drawn up in accordance with the DMRE guideline with the reference number DMRE 16/3/2/4-87, issued by the CIOM.
3.1.2 This is a mandatory COP in terms of section 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA.
3.1.3 The  COP  may  be  used  in an accident  investigation /  inquiry  to  ascertain compliance, and to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose.
3.1.4 The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs.
3.1.5 All managerial instructions, recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on  the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to ensure compliance.