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

Regulations

Purchase

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

3.1	The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/2-B2 issued by the CIOM;

3.2	This is a mandatory COP in terms of Section 9(2) of the MHSA;

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

3.4	The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs; and

3.5	All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to ensure compliance.