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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Risk Based Emergency Care on a Mine

Part B: Author's Guide
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1. The COP must, where possible, follow the sequence laid out in Part C "Format and Content of the mandatory COP". The pages as well as the chapters and sections must be numbered to facilitate cross-reference. Wording must be unambiguous and concise.

 

2.It should be indicated in the COP and on each annex to the COP whether:

 

2.1The annex that forms part of the guideline must be complied with; or

 

2.2Incorporated in the COP or whether aspects thereof must be complied with or incorporated in the COP, or

 

2.3The annex is merely attached as information for consideration in the preparation of the COP (i.e. compliance is discretionary).

 

3.When annexes are used the numbering should be preceded by the letter allocated to that particular annex and the numbering should start at one (1) again. (eg. 1, 2, 3 ...A1, A2, A3...).

 

4.Whenever possible illustrations, tables, graphs and the like should be used to avoid long descriptions and/or explanations.

 

5.When reference has been made in the text to publications or reports, references to these sources must be included in the text as footnotes or side notes as well as in a separate bibliography.