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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

3. Status of the Mandatory Code of Practice

 

Under this heading the COP must contain statements to the effect that:

 

3.1 The mandatory COP was drawn  up in accordance  with the  Guideline  DMR 16/3/2/3-A6 issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines.

 

3.2 This is a mandatory COP in terms of section 8(2) of the MHSA.

 

3.3 The COP supersedes all previous relevant COP's.

 

3.4 All managerial instructions or recommended procedures and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to assure compliance.