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

4. Competent Person
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4.1. Appointment

 

The Manager shall appoint a competent person who shall have successfully completed a training programme drawn up by the manager, and clearly define all his duties and responsibilities in writing.

 

4.2.        Training

 

(i)The Manager, in consultation with the OEM of the equipment in use on the mine, shall draw up a mine specific training programme.
(ii)Refresher courses to be conducted annually and retraining done in the event of any change in specification of any equipment.