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

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Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Working in Confined Spaces at Mines

Part C : Format and Content of the COP

3. Status of the COP

 

3.1. This section must contain statements to the effect that:

 

3.2. The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with Guideline DMR 16/3/2/4-B4 issued by the CIOM.

 

3.3. This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA.

 

3.4. The COP may be used in an incident/accident investigation/inquiry to ascertain compliance and also to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose.

 

3.5. This COP must be read in conjunction with other relevant and applicable COP such as the guideline for the compilation of a mandatory COP for an occupational health programme (occupational hygiene and medical surveillance) on personal exposure to airborne pollutants, guideline for the compilation of a mandatory COP for the right to refuse dangerous work and leave dangerous working places.

 

3.6. All managerial instructions or recommended procedures (voluntary COPs) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed to assure compliance.