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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 A: The Guideline

4. The objective of the guideline

 

4.1. The objective of this guideline is to enable the employer to compile a COP to address hazards and risks associated with the usage of roads and railway lines used for activities associated with the mines.

 

4.2. This COP must be implemented in conjunction with the system of risk assessment and management put in place in terms of Section 11 of the MHSA.

 

4.3. These road and railway line activities include the passenger transportation services of mine employees as well as the transportation of minerals and materials to and from the mine.