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

Notices

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in Collieries

Part C : Format and Content of the COP

1. Title Page
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The COP should have a title page reflecting at least the following:

 

1.1. Name of mine;

 

1.2. The heading of the COP (for example, mandatory COP for the prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions);

 

1.3. A statement to the effect that the COP was drawn up in accordance with guideline DMR 16/3/2/4-A7 (cross referenced to DMR 16/3/2/4-A5 and DME 16/3/2/1-A1) issued by the CIOM;

 

1.4. Other relevant guidelines’ reference numbers and dates of issue;

 

1.5. The mine’s reference number for the COP;

 

1.6. Effective date; and

 

1.7. Revision dates.