Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 2 : Health and Safety at Mines9. Codes of practice |
| (1) | Any employer may prepare and implement a code of practice on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mine. |
| (2) | An employer must prepare and implement a code of practice on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mine if the Chief Inspector of Mines requires it. |
| (3) | A code of practice required by the Chief Inspector of Mines must comply with guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines. |
| (4) | The employer must consult with the health and safety committee on the preparation, implementation or revision of any code of practice. |
| (5) | The employer must deliver a copy of every code of practice prepared in terms of subsection (2) to the Chief Inspector of Mines. |
| (6) | The Chief Inspector of Mines must review a code of practice of a mine if requested to do so by a registered trade union with members at the mine, or a health and safety committee or a health and safety representative at the mine. |
| (7) | At any time, an inspector may instruct an employer to review any code of practice within a specified period if that code of practice— |
| (a) | does not comply with a guideline of the Chief Inspector of Mines; or |
| (b) | is inadequate to protect the health or safety of employees. |