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

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Guidance Note for a Management and Control Programme for Tuberculosis in the South African Mining Industry

Part B : Author's Guide

12. Training and support
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The employer’s TB control programme should address the following training initiatives:

 

12.1Health Workers should be specifically trained in all aspects of TB management in accordance with the NTBMG, DMR Guidance Note and the MHSC TB Review Tool;

 

12.2All mine health and safety representatives should be trained about the signs and symptoms of TB, the importance of early presentation and diagnosis, and on prevention of transmission; and

 

12.3Data managers involved in the TB control programme must be trained in the collection, recording, analysis and reporting of TB data.