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

7. Storage of Equipment
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(i) Equipment should be stored in accordance with OEM recommendations.

 

(ii) Storage area to be clean, oil free, free of silicone-based cleaners, well ventilated and well illuminated.

 

(iii) Due to the nature of the reactive chemicals contained in SCSRs, any unit which has been activated, vandalised, damaged, or which has failed the routine inspection including redundant units, should be immediately withdrawn from service and sealed in an impervious plastic bag and kept in an area away from other equipment. For safe disposal of these particular units it is recommended that they be returned to the OEM concerned.