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

General Regulations

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatroy Code of Practice

Prevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines other than Coal Mines

Part A: The Guideline

2. Legal Status of the Guideline and COPs

 

2.1 In accordance with section 9(2) of the MHSA an employer must prepare and implement a COP on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mines if the CIOM requires it. These COPs must comply with any relevant guideline issued by the CIOM (section 9(3)). Failure by the employer to prepare and implement a COP in compliance with this guideline is a breach of the MHSA.