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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

4. Members of drafting committee

 

4.1. The employer must convene a committee responsible for the drafting and revision of the COP.

 

4.2. As far as practically possible the COP must not be an overly technical document.

 

4.3. When compiling the document, the participation of all levels of employees is essential.

 

4.4. In terms of Section 9(4) of the MHSA, read with Section 25 of the MHSA, the employer must consult with the relevant health and safety structures or representative(s) on the mine in the preparation, implementation or revision of the COP.

 

4.5. The COP must list the following for every member of the current committee:
4.5.1. Full names.
4.5.2. Designation / job title e.g. Mine Manager, Safety Representative, Engineer, etc.
4.5.3. Qualifications e.g. Bachelor of Technology degree (and any other equivalent qualifications), Chamber of Mines Safety Officers’ Certificate, Government Certificate of Competency such as a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, etc.
4.5.4. Relevant mining experience (in years, at a given date).

 

4.6. The COP must be signed off by all the members of the current committee.