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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

Part C : Format and Content of the COP

5. General Information

 

Relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this paragraph. The following minimum information must be provided:

 

5.1 A brief description of the mine and its location;

 

5.2 The mining methods;

 

5.3 A brief description of the ventilation system used on the mine;

 

5.4 A determination of the flammable gas content of the coal seams being mined;

 

5.5 A determination of the flammable gas release rates of the coal being mined;

 

5.6 A history of the flammable gas and/or coal dust ignitions which have occurred on the mine;

 

5.7 A brief description of the systems used to relate to the prevention of coal dust explosions;

 

5.8 The volatile content of the coal;

 

5.9 The explosibility index of the coal; and

 

5.10 Other relevant COPs.