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

5. General Information
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5.1. The general and relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this section of the COP, which must include at least the following:
5.1.1. A brief description of the mine and its geographical location.
5.1.2. The commodities produced at the mine.
5.1.3. The mining methods or mineral excavation processes.
5.1.4. A description of the systems in use at the mine relating to the management of hazards and risks associated with blasting related ground vibration, noise, air-blast and flyrock.
5.1.5. Other related COPs.