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

5. General information

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General relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this section of the COP.

 

The following minimum information must be provided:

 

5.1 A brief description of the mine and its location;

 

5.2 The commodities produced;

 

5.3 The mining methods/mineral excavation processes:

 

5.4 A description of the systems in use on the mine relating to Fire prevention measures;

 

5.5 The unique features or special conditions of the mine that have a bearing on this COP; and

 

5.6 Other relevant COPs.