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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Trackless Mobile Machines

Part C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice

8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP

8.6 Design and operation of tow-bars and coupling devices

Purchase

In order to ensure that persons are protected from risks during the use of tow-bars and coupling devices, the COP should describe at least the following:

8.6.1

Measures to ensure that the design of tow-bars and coupling devices are in accordance with an appropriate SANS or international standard. Any tow-bars or coupling devices not designed in accordance with a SANS or international standard shall be approved by a registered professional engineer;

8.6.2

The methods and procedures to be used for the safe coupling, towing/pushing and decoupling of trackless mobile machines; and

8.6.3

The methods and procedures to prevent inadvertent de-coupling of any trackless mobile machine being towed or pushed.