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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

Risk Based Emergency Care on a Mine

Part A: The Guideline

5. Scope

 

This guideline:

 

5.1 Should be read in conjunction with the following guidelines:

 

5.1.1 Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for Emergency Preparedness and Response. (DMR reference no 16/3/2/1 -A5).

 

5.1.2 Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for Cyanide Management (DMR reference no 16/3/2/4-A4).

 

5.3 Apply to all emergency care required at the mine.

 

5.4 Addresses areas of emergency care required in case of an injury or any medical emergency, from basic first aid to the most advanced emergency medical care rendered.