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

Notices

Guidance Note on Medico-Legal Investigations of Mine Deaths

Part A : The Guidance Note

12. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Note should be taken that the presence of HIV and AIDS is not to be regarded as an automatic cause of death. All deaths following a mine injury should be investigated irrespective of the HIV status of the deceased.