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

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Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Prevention of Fires at Mines

Part C : Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

5. General information

 

General relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this section of the COP.

 

The following minimum information must be provided:

 

5.1 A brief description of the mine and its location;

 

5.2 The commodities produced;

 

5.3 The mining methods/mineral excavation processes:

 

5.4 A description of the systems in use on the mine relating to Fire prevention measures;

 

5.5 The unique features or special conditions of the mine that have a bearing on this COP; and

 

5.6 Other relevant COPs.