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

Annexures

Annexure 1 : Guidance Note for Lamproom Practice

3. Definitions
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3.1. "Equipment"

means gas detection instrumentation, self-contained self-rescuers and portable lamps.

 

3.2. Gas detection Instrumentation

 

3.2.1. "Flammable gas measuring instruments and flammable gas warning devices"

means only those instruments and devices which comply with the South African Bureau of Standards specification SANS 1515

3.2.2. "Carbon monoxide warning devices"

means only those devices which are battery operated portable personal units, capable of continuously sensing and able to give either a clearly audible or a clearly visible warning or both a clearly audible and a clearly visible warning should they be used in an atmosphere containing 100 ppm or more of carbon monoxide.

 

3.3. "Self-contained self-rescuers"

means body–worn device, which complies with the South African Bureau of Standards specification SANS 1737

 

3.4. "OEM"

means original equipment manufacturer.