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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 Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in Collieries

Part B : Author's Guide

 

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

 

2. Wording must be unambiguous and concise.

 

3. It should be indicated in the COP and on each annex to the COP whether:
3.1. 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; or
3.2. The annexure is attached for consideration in the preparation of the COP (i.e. compliance is discretionary).

 

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

 

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

 

6. Relevant Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee projects must also be considered when assessing risks. A list of relevant projects is included as Annexure F of the guideline. (Annexure F is attached for information)

 

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