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

Notices

Guidance Note on the Management and Control of HIV in the South African Mining Industry

Part A : The Guidance Note

10. Fitness to Perform Work
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Evaluation of fitness to return to work should be individualised and must not preclude an employee from work  based on their HIV status, CD4 count and viral load. The Management and control of HIV in the mining industry decision of fitness to work should be made on the grounds of a medical assessment in line with the company's Mandatory COP on minimum standards of fitness to perform work at a mine.