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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

9.9. Operating procedures

 

9.9.1. To ensure the safe operation of modes of transport, the COP must describe procedures and capture information that covers at least the following:

 

9.9.1.1. Start-up, operation, parking and shut-down.

 

9.9.1.2. How to deal with obstructions, restricted clearances and restricted entry with regard to dangerous areas.

 

9.9.1.3. General safety rules relating to the interaction between pedestrians, cyclists and modes of transport.

 

9.9.1.4. A system in place to ensure that modes of transport entering and exiting mine premises pose no significant risk.

 

9.9.1.5. A system to ensure that the drivers of the modes of transport do not use a mobile device while driving.

 

9.9.1.6. The use of a seatbelt by the driver and all passengers at all times.

 

9.9.1.7. The total number of passengers of the mode of transport, which must be in accordance with the design seating capacity of the mode of transport.

 

9.9.1.8. A fatigue management awareness programme that addresses hazards and risks associated with road and railway safety, which must include the following:
(a) Measures to encourage rest periods amongst the drivers.
(b) Identify places of rest along the routes of travel.

 

9.9.1.9. Compliance with train working rules.

 

9.9.1.10 A process of consultation with the applicable stakeholders such as the National Road Traffic Regulator, the RSR, network operators, road owners and other relevant transportation providers in the vicinity of the mine. The said consultation must be on the following:
(a) Installation of rumbling strips.
(b) Traffic rules and road signs.
(c) Speed and right of way.
(d) Illumination of areas where employees embark and disembark.
(e) Positioning and spacing of street lights along employee transport routes.
(f) Placement and effectiveness of road studs (reflectors).
(g) Solar glare of the surrounding area.
(h) Steps to be taken in case of illumination failure along the routes and at level crossings.
(i) Maintenance of vegetation along the sides of the road including areas near and around level crossings.
(j) General road maintenance.
(k) Level crossing operation, monitoring and maintenance.
(l) Dust control.
(m) Proper illumination of the train locomotive and at the level crossing.
(n) Enforcement of compliance to the applicable road and rail regulatory frameworks.
(o) Measures to create awareness of the alcohol and drug testing policy of the mine to other transport providers.
(p) Awareness programmes that cover the dangers and risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs including dealing with intoxicated pedestrians.
(q) Extension of the provision of this COP to other transport providers.