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

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Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in Collieries

Annexures

Annexure 2 : Guidance Note for the prevention of flammable gas and coaldust explosions in collieries

2. Legal Status of the Guidance Note

 

2.1. This guidance note has been compiled to assist employers in preparing a mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable gas and Coal Dust Explosions in Collieries.

 

2.2. A guidance note sets out good practice and will be widely distributed by the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate within the industry. As is the case with all other documents setting out accepted good practice, the application of inferior practices without justification could amount to negligence.