Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
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 CollieriesPart B : Author's Guide |
1. | The COP must, where possible, follow the sequence laid out in Part C: Format and content of the mandatory COP. The pages as well as the chapters and sections must be numbered to facilitate cross referencing. |
2. | Wording must be unambiguous and concise. |
3. | It should be indicated in the COP and on each annex to the COP whether: |
3.1. | The annexure forms part of the COP and must be complied with or incorporated in the COP or whether aspects thereof must be complied with or incorporated in the COP; or |
3.2. | The annexure is attached for consideration in the preparation of the COP (i.e. compliance is discretionary). |
4. | When annexures are used, the numbering should be preceded by the letter allocated to that annex and the numbering should start at one again. (E.g. 1,2,3,........A1, A2, A3...) |
5. | Whenever possible illustrations, tables, graphs and the like, should be used to avoid long descriptions and/or explanations. |
6. | Relevant Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee projects must also be considered when assessing risks. A list of relevant projects is included as Annexure F of the guideline. (Annexure F is attached for information) |
7. | When reference has been made in the text to publications or reports, these sources must be included in the text as footnotes or side notes as well as in a separate bibliography. |