Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 5 : Inspectorate of Mine Health and Safety72. Inquiry records and reports |
| (1) | A person presiding at an inquiry must— |
| (a) | record the evidence given at the inquiry, including any evidence given with the assistance of an interpreter; |
| (b) | at the conclusion of the inquiry, prepare a written report of the findings, recommendations and any remedial steps; |
| (c) | submit a copy of the report and the record of the inquiry to the Chief Inspector of Mines; |
| (d) | supply a copy of the report and the record of the inquiry to the employer and to any health and safety representative health and safety committee or registered trade union that requested the inquiry; and |
| (e) | on request, supply a copy of the report and the record of the inquiry to any person who has a material interest in the inquiry. |
| (2) | An inspector may instruct the employer of the mine concerned to prominently and conspicuously display a copy of the report or any portion of it for employees to read. |
| (3) | The Chief Inspector of Mines may submit a copy of the report to the appropriate Attorney-General. |