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

Chapter 1 : Objects of Act

1. Objects of Act

 

The objects of this Act are—

(a) to protect the health and safety of persons at mines;
(b) to require employers and employees to identify hazards and eliminate, control and minimise the risks relating to health and safety at mines;
(c) to give effect to the public international law obligations of the Republic that concern health and safety at mines;
(d) to provide for employee participation in matters of health and safety through health and safety representatives and the health and safety committees at mines;
(e) to provide for effective monitoring of health and safety conditions at mines;
(f) to provide for enforcement of health and safety measures at mines;
(g) to provide for investigations and inquiries to improve health and safety at mines; and
(h) to promote—
(i) a culture of health and safety in the mining industry;
(ii) training in health and safety in the mining industry; and
(iii) co-operation and consultation on health and safety between the State, employers, employees and their representatives.