Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)RegulationsGuideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeSafe Use of Conveyor Belt Installations for the Transportation of Mineral, Material or PersonnelPart C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP8.1 Design |
| 8.1.1 | In order to prevent persons from being injured as a result of a conveyor belt installation collapsing, catching fire, a belt breaking or misalignment of the conveyor belt due to incorrect design, the COP must set out the design criteria for the belt conveyor installation, covering at least the following: |
| • | Overall structural design; |
| • | Environmental conditions that could effect the integrity of the conveyor belt installation; |
| • | An appropriate drainage system along the conveyor belt installation to ensure efficient draining of water used for cleaning, dust suppression and prevent water seepage onto the conveyor belt installation; |
| • | Appropriate power supply and braking systems; |
| • | Conveyor belt extensions; |
| • | Materials of which the conveyor belt is made of in order to minimise the risk of igniting flammable gas or dust during installation or operation; |
| • | Materials of which the conveyor belt is made of in order to minimise the risk of any part of the conveyor belt catching fire; and |
| • | Adequate lightning protection. |
| 8.1.2 | In order to prevent persons from being injured while crossing over or under any conveyor belt installation by means of a bridge, the COP must cover at least the following: |
| • | Clearance requirements for persons and vehicles; |
| • | Handrails and kickboard requirements; |
| • | Prevention of slipping/sliding/falling; |
| • | Sufficient number of cross over walkways; |
| • | Method of access to walkway; |
| • | Illumination; and |
| • | Visibility (reflective paint tape etc). |
| 8.1.3 | In order to prevent persons from being injured due to inappropriate walkways while doing inspection, maintenance or repairs on the conveyor belt installation, the COP must cover at least the following: |
| • | Safe clearances along and around conveyor belt installations or adjacent thereto; and |
| • | Measures to prevent slipping, sliding and falling around and adjacent to conveyor belt installations. |