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

General Regulations

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatroy Code of Practice

Prevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines other than Coal Mines

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

3. Status of Mandatory COP

 

Under this heading the COP must contain statements to the effect that:

 

3.1 The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with DMRE guideline reference number DMR 16/3/2/4-B5 (cross referenced to DMR 16/3/2/4-A6 and DME 16/3/2/1-A2) issued by the CIOM.

 

3.2 This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA.

 

3.3 The COP may be used in an accident investigation/inquiry  to ascertain compliance and to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose.

 

3.4 The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs.

 

3.5 All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on the prevention of flammable gas explosions must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to ensure compliance.