Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in CollieriesPart C : Format and Content of the COP5. General Information |
Relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this paragraph. The following minimum information must be provided:
| 5.1 | A brief description of the mine and its location; |
| 5.2 | The mining methods; |
| 5.3 | A brief description of the ventilation system used on the mine; |
| 5.4 | A determination of the flammable gas content of the coal seams being mined; |
| 5.5 | A determination of the flammable gas release rates of the coal being mined; |
| 5.6 | A history of the flammable gas and/or coal dust ignitions which have occurred on the mine; |
| 5.7 | A brief description of the systems used to relate to the prevention of coal dust explosions; |
| 5.8 | The volatile content of the coal; |
| 5.9 | The explosibility index of the coal; and |
| 5.10 | Other relevant COPs. |