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

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Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Trackless Mobile Machines

Part A: The Guideline

1. Foreword

 

1.1 The Commission of Inquiry into Safety and Health in the Mining Industry chaired by the Honorable Mr. Justice RN Leon identified haulage and transport accidents as the second largest category of accidents in mines.

 

1.2 In an initiative to solve this problem, a tripartite sub-committee was established under the auspices of the Mining Regulation Advisory Committee (MRAC). The taste group prepared a report which recommended amongst other items that a guideline for a mandatory COP for trackless mobile machines be drafted. As a consequence the guideline was issued on 30 November 2000 and came into force on 31 May 2001.

 

1.3 In 2011, the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) noted that accidents involving trackless mobile machines were still at an unacceptably high level. The MHSC requested MRAC to review the legislation with the view of incorporating minimum performance standards. MRAC recommended that, in addition to revising the Guideline, regulations dealing specifically with trackless mobile machines should also be published. This recommendation was agreed to by the MHSC. This guideline should therefore be read in conjunction with the trackless mobile machines regulations.