General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act
R 385
Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)RegulationsGuideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeCyanide ManagementPart C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP8. Aspects to be addressed in the COP8.8 Emergency preparedness and response |
| 8.8.1 | Comprehensive emergency response procedures, inclusive of first aid medical supplies, availability of a person trained in cyanide first aid, location of first aid and medical kits and the treatment of persons who may have been exposed to cyanide. The treatment of persons should cover inter alia the following: |
| • | First aid treatment for suspected inhalation or skin contamination; |
| • | First aid treatment for suspected ingestion of cyanide; and |
| • | Hospital treatment for suspected exposure to cyanide. |
| 8.8.2 | Measures to ensure that persons who may be exposed to cyanide, are aware of the emergency response procedure referred to in 8.8.1. |
| 8.8.3 | Procedures for the safe and healthy detoxification, decontamination decommissioning and/or disposal of any cyanide or cyanide plants, wastes packaging, equipment, leakages and spills. |
