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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Prevention of Fires at Mines

Part C : Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

3. Status of COP

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Under this heading the COP must contain statements to the effect that—

3.1	The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with the Guideline with the DMR reference number DMR 16/3/2/4-B3 issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines;

3.2	This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA;

3.3	The COP may be used in an accident investigation/inquiry to ascertain compliance and also to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for the purpose;

3.4	The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs; and

3.5	All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to ensure compliance.