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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work and Leave Dangerous Working Places

Part A : The Guideline

3. Objective of the guideline
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3.1The objective of this guideline is to assist the employer, in consultation with the health and safety committee at the mine, with the drafting of a COP including a procedure to be followed by the employees, health and safety representatives, and employers in the exercise of the RRDW and RLDWP.

 

3.2It provides guidance of a general nature on the required format and contents for the COP and details sufficient information to enable the employer at the mine to prepare a comprehensive and practical procedure for the exercise of the RRDW and RLDWP.