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

Regulations

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) on Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants

Part A : The Guideline

2. Legal Status of the Guideline and Codes of Practice

 

2.1 In accordance with Section 9(2) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996), as amended (MHSA), an employer must prepare and implement a COP on any matter affecting the health and safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mine, if the CIOM requires it. These COPs must comply with any relevant guidelines issued by the CIOM [Section 9(3) MHSA). Failure by the employer to prepare or implement a COP in compliance with this guideline is a breach of the MHSA.