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 PracticePrevention of Fires at MinesPart A : The Guideline3. Objective of the Guideline |
| 3.1 | The main objective of this guideline is to enable the employer at every mine where a fire could pose a significant risk to the health or safety of persons, to prepare a COP which, if properly implemented and complied with, would improve control measures aimed at preventing fire incidents. |
| 3.2 | The guideline provides guidance of a general nature on the required format and content for the COP and details sufficient technical background to enable the drafting committee at the mine to prepare a comprehensive and practical COP for their mine. |
