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

Notices

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

Part B : Author's Guide

2. Active case finding
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2.1Employees should be screened by means of annual chest x-rays.

 

2.2All employees should undergo symptomatic screening for TB at every health care visit (cough questionnaire).

 

2.3Screening of close contacts of TB index cases should be initiated as per NTBMG.