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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Guideline for a Mandatory Code of PracticeChange Management in the South African Mining IndustryPart A: The Guideline4. Objective of the guideline |
| 4.1 | The main objective of this guideline is to enable the employer at every mine to prepare a COP which, if properly implemented and complied with, would improve the change management processes. |
| 4.2 | This guideline provides guidance of a general nature on the required format and content for the COP and details sufficient technical background to enable the drafting committee at the mine to prepare a comprehensive and practical COP for the mine. |
| 4.3 | This guideline aims to: |
| 4.3.1 | Provide employers with a systematic approach to implementing organisational, technological and operational transitions. |
| 4.3.2 | Promote employee participation, address concerns and build support for new initiatives through effective management processes. |
| 4.3.3 | Assist employers to align change management processes with legal, safety and environmental requirements to avoid penalties and operational risks. |
| 4.3.4 | Assist with the development of dynamic resilience to effectively respond to changes triggered by common factors such as market volatility, technological disruptions, etc. |
| 4.3.5 | Identify significant changes early and implement measures to safeguard health and safety during transitions. |
