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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work and Leave Dangerous Working Places

Part C : Format and Content of the Mandatory Code of Practice

3. Status of Mandatory COP

 

This section must contain statements to the effect that:

 

3.1 The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR Reference Number: DMR 16/3/2/1-A6 issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines;

 

3.2 This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and 9(3) of the MHSA;

 

3.3 The COP may be used in an accident investigation/inquiry to ascertain compliance and also to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose;

 

3.4 The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs; and

 

3.5 All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (Voluntary COPs) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to ensure compliance.