Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Notices

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Self-contained Self-rescuers in Mines

Part A : The Guideline

5. Scope
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5.1. In structuring the mine’s COP for the management of SCSRs, this guideline shall be used in conjunction with the guideline for the compilation of a mandatory COP for Emergency Preparedness and Response which it is intended to complement.

 

5.2. The scope of the COP for the management of all SCSRs in mines under the control of the employer (excluding units under the control of the mines rescue service providers) includes:
5.2.1. Details for the allocation, use, testing and maintenance of SCSRs in accordance with Chapter 16 of the MHSA Regulations.
5.2.2. Procedures for:
5.2.2.1. The procurement, storage, maintenance, allocation, use and disposal of SCSRs at a mine;
5.2.2.2. The execution and enhancement of incident investigations involving SCSRs; and
5.2.2.3. Training of employees in the deployment, activation and use of SCSRs.

 

5.3. Adoption of relevant additional information, as required, from reputable sources on all aspects related to the deployment of SCSRs e.g. SIMRAC Research Reports, CSIR, South African Bureau of Standards, etc.