Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in CollieriesAnnexuresAnnexure 2 : Guidance Note for the prevention of flammable gas and coaldust explosions in collieries6. Compliance Test |
This test is primarily instituted to assist the manager in determining, from the results, the effectiveness of the ventilation system employed as well as the efficacy of operation of the ventilation appliances installed.
To measure this efficiently one gravimetric dust (respirable) sample per day is required from each mechanical miner. The sampling is to be conducted on a full production shift. Refer to the CM dust sampling directive