Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)RegulationsGuideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeSafe Use of Conveyor Belt Installations for the Transportation of Mineral, Material or PersonnelPart C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice3. Status of a mandatory COP |
This section must contain statements to the effect that:
| 3.1 | The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/2-B1 issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines. |
| 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 incident/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 COP's. |
| 3.5 | All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COP's) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to assure compliance. |
