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

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Road and Rail Safety Management in the South African Mining Industry

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

9. Aspects to be addressed in the mandatory COP

9.10. Illumination

 

9.10.1. Illumination on all modes of transport must be maintained to ensure that all modes of transport are visible to pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles. Furthermore, maintenance will enable the driver to identify the presence of persons, animals and other hazards timeously.

 

9.10.2. The COP must describe the following illumination provisions where applicable:
9.10.2.1. For road transport, the following provisions must be in accordance with SANS 1046:
(a) Distinction between front, rear and side lights including colour coding.
(b) Positioning of lights to indicate the width of the PTV and trucks.

(c) The use and position of reflectors.

9.10.2.2. For rail transport, the following provisions must be in accordance with SANS 3000-1, SANS 3000-2-2-1 and SANS 3000-2-4:
(a) Level crossing flashing red discs, boom barricade, pedestrian guardrails, signage and any level crossing related signals must be checked and adjusted for the correct illumination (i.e. brightness and focus).

(b)        Train locomotive head lights must at all times be switched on during the day and at night.