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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 COP10. Level crossing management10.5. Approval process(es) for level crossings |
10.5.1. | The COP must describe the process for approval of the new and modified level crossings by network operators. This relates to the activities to be carried out within the railway reserve in compliance with SANS 3000-2-2-1. |
10.5.2. | These responsibilities should include but are not limited to the following activities: |
(a) | The network operator issuing the approval, in principle, of new and modifications to the existing level crossings when there is a plan for a new road or an upgrade to an existing road crossing the railway line. |
(b) | The network operator must approve and/or determine the level crossing protection required for the safe operation of each level crossing. |