South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention, Mitigation and Management of COVID-19 outbreakPart A: The Guideline2. Legal status of the guideline and Codes of Practice |
| 2.1 | In accordance with section 9(2) of the MHSA, an employer must prepare and implement a COP on the COVID-19 viral pandemic present and spreading in South Africa. This COP must comply with any relevant guidelines and instructions issued by the CIOM [section 9(3) of the MHSA], including regulations and guidelines from the DMA, the NDOH, NICD and all other applicable statutory obligations related to COVID-19. Failure by the employer to prepare and implement the mine's COP in line with this guideline constitutes a criminal offence and a breach of the MHSA. |
