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

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Occupational Health Programme on Thermal Stress

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

5. General Information

 

5.1 General relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this section of the COP. The following minimum information must be provided:

 

5.1.1 A brief description of the mine and its location.
5.1.2 The commodities produced.
5.1.3 A list of the mining method or combination of methods used at the mine. This section must discuss the degree of mechanisation, taking care to identify the potential sources of thermal stress.
5.1.4 The general ventilation arrangements and/or cooling arrangements.
5.1.5 Other related COPs and management standards must be reviewed concurrently, in order to avoid conflict of requirements as laid down by the mine. The objective would be to have an integrated system.
5.1.6 The unique features  of the mine that have a bearing on this COP and cross-referencing them to the risk assessment conducted.

 

 


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