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

Regulations

Purchase

This section must contain statements to the effect that:

3.1	The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/3-A5 issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines.

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

3.3	The COP may be used in an incident/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.

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 assure compliance.