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

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Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Self-contained Self-rescuers in Mines

Part A : The Guideline

2. Legal Status of Guidelines and COPs

 

2.1. In accordance with section 9(2) of the MHSA an employer must prepare and implement a COP on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mines if the CIOM requires it. These COPs must comply with any relevant guideline issued by the CIOM (section 9(3)). Failure by the employer to prepare or implement a COP in compliance with this guideline is a breach of the MHSA.

 

2.2. This guideline provides a framework to assist employers to implement principles required for the management of procedures intended for the appropriate deployment of SCSRs in mines.