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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

Management of Medical Incapacity due to Ill-Health and Injury

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory Code of Practice

6. Terms and definitions

 

Any word, phrase or term of which the meaning is not absolutely clear or which will have a specific meaning assigned to it in the COP, must be clearly defined. Existing and/or known definitions should be used as far as possible. The drafting committee should avoid jargon and abbreviations that are not in common use or that have  not been defined.  The definitions section should also include acronyms and technical terms used.