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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Cyanide Management

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

8. Aspects to be addressed in the COP

8.8 Emergency preparedness and response

Purchase

8.8.1

Comprehensive emergency response procedures, inclusive of first aid medical supplies, availability of a person trained in cyanide first aid, location of first aid and medical kits and the treatment of persons who may have been exposed to cyanide. The treatment of persons should cover inter alia the following:

•	First aid treatment for suspected inhalation or skin contamination;

•	First aid treatment for suspected ingestion of cyanide; and

•	Hospital treatment for suspected exposure to cyanide.

8.8.2

Measures to ensure that persons who may be exposed to cyanide, are aware of the emergency response procedure referred to in 8.8.1.

8.8.3

Procedures for the safe and healthy detoxification, decontamination decommissioning and/or disposal of any cyanide or cyanide plants, wastes packaging, equipment, leakages and spills.