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

8.7 Illumination

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In order to ensure that trackless mobile machines are visible to persons and to enable the operator to identify the presence of persons and hazards timely, the COP must describe at least the following illumination provisions on trackless mobile machines:

8.7.1Light intensity, type, numbers, size, spread and range of light beams;
8.7.2The distinction between front, rear and side lights including colour coding;
8.7.3Positioning of lights to indicate the width of the trackless mobile machines;
8.7.4Installation and adjustment of lights;
8.7.5The use and position of reflectors;
8.7.6Procedure in case of a luminaire or lamp failure; and
8.7.7The use of adjustable lights to illuminate places critical to safe operations.