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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

5. Scope

 

5.1 This  Guideline covers  issues which  need to  be dealt with  in the COP  in order  to significantly reduce the risk of a flammable gas explosion in mines other than  coal mines. The issues to be addressed include at least the following :

 

5.1.1 Identification of flammable gas sources, occurrences and composition

 

5.1.1.1 Control of gas emissions.

 

5.1.1.2 Detection of flammable gas.

 

5.1.1.3 Reporting of flammable gas.

 

5.1.1.4 Dilution, removal and dispersion of flammable gas.

 

5.1.1.5 Development ends and accessible tunnels.

 

5.1.1.6 Stopes.

 

5.1.1.7 Stopped working spaces.

 

5.1.1.8 Clearing of flammable gas.

 

5.1.1.9 Ventilation controls.

 

5.1.1.10 Classification of hazardous areas; and

 

5.1.1.11 Control of Ignition Sources.