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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)RegulationsGuideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeTrackless Mobile MachinesPart C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP8.6 Design and operation of tow-bars and coupling devices |
In order to ensure that persons are protected from risks during the use of tow-bars and coupling devices, the COP should describe at least the following:
8.6.1 | Measures to ensure that the design of tow-bars and coupling devices are in accordance with an appropriate SANS or international standard. Any tow-bars or coupling devices not designed in accordance with a SANS or international standard shall be approved by a registered professional engineer; |
8.6.2 | The methods and procedures to be used for the safe coupling, towing/pushing and decoupling of trackless mobile machines; and |
8.6.3 | The methods and procedures to prevent inadvertent de-coupling of any trackless mobile machine being towed or pushed. |