Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 3 : Health and Safety Representatives and Committees35. Committee procedures |
(1) | The employee and employer representatives on a health and safety committee must each elect a chairperson from their number. Unless otherwise agreed by the committee, the two chairpersons must alternate as the presiding chairperson of the committee. |
(2) | Unless otherwise agreed by a health and safety committee, the committee must meet at least once a month. |
(3) | A health and safety committee may determine its own rules and procedures. |
(4) | Persons other than employee or employer representatives may be invited to attend meetings of the health and safety committee and to participate in its proceedings. |