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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

9.12. 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.