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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Guideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeRoad and Rail Safety Management in the South African Mining IndustryPart C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP9. Aspects to be addressed in the mandatory COP9.12. Modes of transport to be operated by competent authorised persons |
9.12.1. | To ensure that the modes of transport are operated by competent authorised persons, the COP must describe: |
(a) | The appropriate, valid driver’s license and professional driving permit requirements, suitable for that specific class of transport. |
(b) | Appropriate and valid certification for the class of locomotive (rolling stock). |
(c) | Records of health and safety induction that the driver has received. |
(d) | The measures deployed to ensure that all operators of the modes of transport have been declared medically fit. |
(e) | The requirements for adherence to the specific alcohol and drug testing policy of the mine before operating any mode of transport. |