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

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Minimum Standards on Ground Vibrations, Noise, Air-Blast and Flyrock near surface structures and Communities to be Protected

Part C : Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

3. Status of the mandatory COP
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3.1. Under this heading the COP must contain statements to the effect that:
3.1.1. The COP was drawn up in accordance with the guideline with reference number DMRE 16/3/2/1-A8 issued by the CIOM.
3.1.2. This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and 9(3) of the MHSA.
3.1.3. The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs.
3.1.4. All managerial instructions or recommended procedures and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to assure compliance.
3.1.5. The COP may be used in investigations or inquiries in terms of the MHSA to ascertain compliance and to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose.