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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

9.3. Braking systems

 

9.3.1. The employer must ensure that:

 

9.3.1.1. Measures are put in place so that modes of transport are operated with adequate and effective braking systems to prevent persons from injury or fatality as a result of braking system failure.

 

9.3.1.2. The braking systems are adequately and routinely tested for intended functionality in terms of brake design specifications as per the OEM, including the recording and safe keeping of test results for a period to be specified in the COP.

 

9.3.1.3. All braking systems are regularly maintained according to the OEM specifications and requirements. Such maintenance records are kept as specified in the COP.