Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)

Chapter III : Certificates of fitness, and medical and other examinations

26. Interim examination of holder of certificate of fitness

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(1)Whenever the director has reason to suspect—
(a)that the health of the holder of a certificate of fitness has deteriorated substantially since his last medical examination; or
(b)that the holder of a certificate of fitness is performing work which he or she is not in terms of that certificate permitted to perform; or
(c)that the holder of a certificate of fitness is not complying with a restriction subject to which his certificate has been issued or renewed; or
(d)that the health of the holder of a certificate of fitness is such that the performance by him or her of risk work at a controlled mine or controlled works is likely to endanger his own health or safety or the health or safety of other workers,

the director shall, by notice in writing to the holder concerned, declare his certificate of fitness to be cancelled, and direct him or her—

(i)to surrender such certificate to a person and at a time and place specified in such notice; and
(ii)to report at a time and place so specified, in order to undergo a medical examination.

 

(2)A copy of such notice shall forthwith be sent to the owner of the mine or works where the holder concerned is employed.