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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

Trackless Mobile Machines

Part C: Format and Content of the Code of Practice

8. Aspects to be addressed in the Mandatory COP

8.14 Operating procedures

 

In order to ensure the safe operation of trackless mobile machines, the COP must describe at least the following:

8.14.1 Safe start-up, operation, parking and shut-down procedures;
8 14.2 The procedures to be used on any roadway and underground incline or decline;
8.14.3 Traffic rules and road signs, including speed, authority to move, right of way and restricted entry with regard to dangerous areas, obstructions or restricted clearances;
8.14.4 Where more than one trackless mobile machine travel in an underground incline or decline at any one time in either direction, procedures to ensure this is done safely;
8.14.5 Procedures to ensure a trackless mobile machine is towed or attended to for repairs under controlled conditions;
8.14.6 General safety rules relating to the interaction between pedestrians, cyclists and trackless mobile machines;
8.14.7 Procedures for the safe loading, transport and unloading of persons, equipment, material, minerals or explosives on or from trackless mobile machines;
8.14.8 Procedures to ensure trackless mobile machines entering mine premises pose no significant risk; and
8.14.9 Procedures for the safe towing or pulling of trailers and skid mounted machinery by trackless mobile machines.

 

 


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