Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Notices

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Working in Confined Spaces at Mines

Part C : Format and Content of the COP

5. General Information
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5.1. The general information relating to the mine must be stated in this paragraph.

 

5.2. The following minimum information must be provided:
5.2.1. A brief description of the mine and its location;
5.2.2. The commodities produced;
5.2.3. The mining and/or processing methods or combination of methods used at the mine or surface works must be listed and their particular risks associated with these methods;
5.2.4. The unique features of the mine or surface works that have a bearing on the COP must be set out and cross referenced to the risk assessment conducted; and
5.2.5. Other relevant COPs.