Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)RegulationsGuideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeRisk Based Emergency Care on a MinePart C: Format and Content of the Mandatory Code of Practice3. Status of Mandatory Code of Practice |
This section must contain statements to the effect that:
3.1 | The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/3-A5 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 incident/accident investigation /inquiry to ascertain compliance and also to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose. |
3.4 | The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs. |
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 assure compliance. |