Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Working in Confined Spaces at MinesPart A : The Guideline1. Foreword |
| 1.1. | Occurrences of confined space related incidents were reported in the South African mining industry over the past few years. Interventions to facilitate the management of safe entry and work in confined spaces is required. |
| 1.2. | Effective prevention and management of confined space incidents in the mines warrants the adoption, implementation and monitoring of formal and robust preventive measures amongst South African mines. The adoption and implementation of a guideline for working in confined spaces will promote a safer and healthier workplace in South African mining industry. |
| 1.3. | A research project (SIM 160606: Minimum standards for confined spaces) was undertaken by the MHSC via the SIMRAC to develop minimum standards to assist the South African mining industry to adopt and implement robust and effective strategies for the control of management of confined space incidents. |
| 1.4. | The MHSC subsequently instructed MOHAC to develop a guideline on the management of working in confined spaces. |