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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) on Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants

Annexures

Annexure E : Background information, sampling and analysis on particulates

8. Storage/Transportation of samples
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8.1 Description of carrying case (minimum requirements)

 

•The handle must be positioned as to ensure that samples remain "dust deposit side facing upwards" at all time.
•The case should be constructed to prevent inadvertent opening during handling or transport.
•The case should have markings to indicate "right side-up".
•The case should be lined with a low-density sponge with suitable recesses for samples to protect them against shock and vibrations.

 

8.2 Method of transport between working place and weighing room

 

Briefing of persons responsible for transporting the sample carrying case.

 

8.3 Storage of samples before transportation to weighing facility/analysing authority

 

Samples awaiting transport are to be kept "right side-up' in a suitable cabinet or in a suitable foam-lined carrying case.

 

8.4Method of transport between concern and analysing authority

 

Public couriers, unless a specialised service, are not acceptable, only persons briefed on the contents and transport requirements may be used.