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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

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Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Prevention of Fires at Mines

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Annexure 8 : Inspections

 

(For information purposes)

 

All inspections should include but should not be limited to the following to help reduce fire risk:

 

(a) Compliance with explosives transport and storage procedures.
(b) The presence of No smoking or No naked flame signs in designated areas.
(c) Checks for flammable materials on equipment or in engine bays.
(d) Use of the hot work procedure and compliance with hot work permit requirements.
(e) Compliance with site housekeeping standards.
(f) Correct vehicle or parking requirements (e.g. only in designated areas).
(g) Compliance with combustible storage standards (e.g. in workshops and fuel storage areas).
(h) Competencies should be provided through competency-based training delivered through the site's training system. This system should include the proper recording of all training and competency assessments.
(i) The level of (adequate) fire-fighting competencies required to help reduce fire risk should include:
All employees who work at the mine;
Operators of mobile equipment and fixed plant;
Employees involved in the transport or handling of explosives in magazines;
Employees maintaining mobile equipment and fixed plant; and
Electrical maintenance personnel.

 

 

 


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