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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

10. Level crossing management

10.4. Operations, monitoring and maintenance of level crossings

 

10.4.1. The COP must outline the processes and procedures in accordance with SANS 3000-2-5 and SANS 3000-2-2-1 for the operation, monitoring, maintenance and operational changes of a new or existing level crossing which includes the following:

 

(a) Level crossings are to be managed in accordance with an approved safety management system.

 

(b) A preventative and corrective maintenance plan to maintain and restore the performance of the level crossing.

 

(c) Conducting of a physical and risk assessment of level crossings in accordance with clause 15 and clause 16 of SANS 3000-2-2-1.

 

(d) Conducting audits and inspections of level crossings including remedial actions.

 

(e) Amendment of the relevant safety management system of the operator to reflect the changes resulting from the new level crossing with or without a pedestrian crossing and modified level crossing with or without a pedestrian level crossing.

 

(f) Education and awareness of level crossing users which must include the train crew, train operator, road users and the public (where applicable), employees, contractors and service providers.