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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Trackless Mobile Machines

Part C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice

8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP

8.14 Operating procedures

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In order to ensure the safe operation of trackless mobile machines, the COP must describe at least the following:

8.14.1Safe start-up, operation, parking and shut-down procedures;
8 14.2The procedures to be used on any roadway and underground incline or decline;
8.14.3Traffic rules and road signs, including speed, authority to move, right of way and restricted entry with regard to dangerous areas, obstructions or restricted clearances;
8.14.4Where more than one trackless mobile machine travel in an underground incline or decline at any one time in either direction, procedures to ensure this is done safely;
8.14.5Procedures to ensure a trackless mobile machine is towed or attended to for repairs under controlled conditions;
8.14.6General safety rules relating to the interaction between pedestrians, cyclists and trackless mobile machines;
8.14.7Procedures for the safe loading, transport and unloading of persons, equipment, material, minerals or explosives on or from trackless mobile machines;
8.14.8Procedures to ensure trackless mobile machines entering mine premises pose no significant risk; and
8.14.9Procedures for the safe towing or pulling of trailers and skid mounted machinery by trackless mobile machines.