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

General Regulations

Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatroy Code of Practice

Prevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines other than Coal Mines

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

1. Title Page
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The COP should have a title page reflecting at least the following:

 

1.1Name of mine.

 

1.2The  heading: "Mandatory Code of Practice for the prevention of flammable gas explosions in mines other than coal mines".

 

1.3A statement to the effect that the COP was drawn  up in accordance with DMRE guideline reference number DMR 16/3/2/4-B5 (cross referenced to DMR 16/3/2/4-A6 and DME 16/3/2/1-A2) issued by the CIOM.

 

1.4The mine's reference number for the COP.

 

1.5The effective date.

 

1.6Revision dates.