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

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) for Noise

Part B: Author's Guide

 

1. The COP must follow the sequence laid out in Part C: Format and content of the COP where possible. The pages as well as the chapters and sections, must be numbered to facilitate cross-referencing. Wording must be unambiguous and concise.

 

2. It should be indicated in the COP and on each annexure to the COP whether:
2.1. The annexure forms part of the COP and must be complied with or incorporated in the COP, or whether aspects thereof must be complied with or incorporated in the COP;
2.2. The annexure is merely attached as information for consideration in the preparation of the COP (i.e. compliance is discretionary).

 

3. When annexures are used, the numbering should be preceded by the letter allocated to that annexure, and the numbering should start at one again. (e.g. 1, 2, 3, A1, A2, A3, etc.).

 

4. Whenever possible, illustrations, tables, graphs and the like should be used to avoid long descriptions and/or explanations.

 

5. When reference is made in the text to publications or reports, the references to these sources must be included in the text as footnotes or side notes, as well as in a separate bibliography.