Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

The Department of Employment and Labour and the explosion prevention industry, represented by the South African Flameproof Association, agreed that information pertaining to statutory product conformity requirements, including approved standards, approved inspection authorities, accredited/approved test laboratories, and approved certification bodies, will be made publicly available by means of this recommended practice.

The Chief Inspector of the Department of Employment and Labour has undertaken to accept responsibility for the accuracy and the updating of this national code of practice and will promptly publish any changes in the Government Gazette.