Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in CollieriesAnnexuresAnnexure 1 : Guidance Note for Lamproom Practice3. Definitions |
3.1. | "Equipment" |
means gas detection instrumentation, self-contained self-rescuers and portable lamps.
3.2. | Gas detection Instrumentation |
3.2.1. | "Flammable gas measuring instruments and flammable gas warning devices" |
means only those instruments and devices which comply with the South African Bureau of Standards specification SANS 1515
3.2.2. | "Carbon monoxide warning devices" |
means only those devices which are battery operated portable personal units, capable of continuously sensing and able to give either a clearly audible or a clearly visible warning or both a clearly audible and a clearly visible warning should they be used in an atmosphere containing 100 ppm or more of carbon monoxide.
3.3. | "Self-contained self-rescuers" |
means body–worn device, which complies with the South African Bureau of Standards specification SANS 1737
3.4. | "OEM" |
means original equipment manufacturer.