Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)General RegulationsGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatroy Code of PracticePrevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines other than Coal MinesPart A: The Guideline5. Scope |
| 5.1 | This Guideline covers issues which need to be dealt with in the COP in order to significantly reduce the risk of a flammable gas explosion in mines other than coal mines. The issues to be addressed include at least the following : |
| 5.1.1 | Identification of flammable gas sources, occurrences and composition |
| 5.1.1.1 | Control of gas emissions. |
| 5.1.1.2 | Detection of flammable gas. |
| 5.1.1.3 | Reporting of flammable gas. |
| 5.1.1.4 | Dilution, removal and dispersion of flammable gas. |
| 5.1.1.5 | Development ends and accessible tunnels. |
| 5.1.1.6 | Stopes. |
| 5.1.1.7 | Stopped working spaces. |
| 5.1.1.8 | Clearing of flammable gas. |
| 5.1.1.9 | Ventilation controls. |
| 5.1.1.10 | Classification of hazardous areas; and |
| 5.1.1.11 | Control of Ignition Sources. |