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 C : Format and Content of the COP3. Status of the COP |
| 3.1. | This section must contain statements to the effect that: |
| 3.2. | The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/4-B4 issued by the CIOM. |
| 3.3. | This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA. |
| 3.4. | The COP may be used in an incident/accident investigation/inquiry to ascertain compliance and also to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose. |
| 3.5. | This COP must be read in conjunction with other relevant and applicable COP such as the guideline for the compilation of a mandatory COP for an occupational health programme (occupational hygiene and medical surveillance) on personal exposure to airborne pollutants, guideline for the compilation of a mandatory COP for the right to refuse dangerous work and leave dangerous working places. |
| 3.6. | All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to assure compliance. |