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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Trackless Mobile Machines

Part C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice

8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP

8.17 Inclines and declines

Purchase

The cop must describe:

8.17.1

The devices and procedures to be used for safe operation within any incline or decline where trackless mobile machines are used;

8.17.2

Where installed, run-off areas to slow down vehicles in the case of a runaway; and

8.17.3

Measures must be in place that shall allow only one trackless mobile machine travelling in an incline or decline at any one time in either direction except when being towed or attended to for repairs, and under controlled conditions.