Regulationsunderminehealthandsafetyact29 Of1996

MINEHEALTHANDSAFETYACT29OF1996
MINEHEALTHANDSAFETYREGULATIONS PublishedunderGovernmentNoticeR93in GovernmentGazette 17725of15January 1997andamendedby:

GNR846 GG 18078 GN GG R1315 19354 GNR721 GG 20155 GN GG R1486 20714 GNR303 GG 21029 GNR134 GG 22055 GNR569 GG 23410 GNR786 GG 23498 GNR787 GG 23498 GNR904 GG 23583 GNR907 GG 23586 GNR959 GG 23615 GN GG R1573 24168 GN GG R1579 24168 GNR886 GG 25097 GN GG R1237 25404 GN GG R1792 25812 21/6/97 16/10/98 11/6/99 17/12/99 24/3/2000(Corr. notice) 9/2/2001 17/5/2002w.e.f. 1/9/2002 14/6/2002 14/6/2002(Corr. notice) 2/7/2002 2/7/2002 12/7/2002w.e.f. 1/1/2003 13/12/2002 13/12/2002 20/6/2003 29/8/2003 12/12/2003 GNR583 GG26333 14/5/2004 GN783 GN R1304 GN R1323 GN R1224 GN R1225 GN R1226 GN911 GG26496 2/7/2004 GG26963 12/11/2004 GG26963 12/11/2004 GG28333 15/12/2005 GG28333 15/12/2005 GG28333 15/12/2005 GG29214 8/9/2006
GNR989 GG29276 5/10/2006 GN34 GN R1279 GN86 GNR89 GNR90 GNR92 GNR93 GNR94 GG29544 19/1/2007 GG29458 15/12/2006w.e.f. 1/7/2007 GG30697 1/2/2008 GG30698 1/2/2008(Corr. notice) GG30698 1/2/2008(Corr. notice) GG30698 1/2/2008 GG30698 1/2/2008 GG30698 1/2/2008
Undersection98 oftheMineHealthandSafetyAct,1996(ActNo.29of1996),I, PenuellMpapaMaduna,MinisterofMineralsandEnergy,herebymakethe regulationsintheSchedule. P.M.MADUNA, MinisterofMineralsandEnergy SCHEDULE ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS 1 2 3 AppointmentsandAdministration DutiesandResponsibilities Electricity
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Explosives FiresandExplosions HealthandSafetyRepresentativesandCommittees InspectorateofMineHealthandSafety MachineryandEquipment MineEnvironmentalEngineeringandOccupationalHygiene MiscellaneousandGeneralProvisions OccupationalMedicine OffshoreInstallations Outlets,LadderwaysandTravellingWays ProtectionoftheSurfaceandtheWorkings QualificationsandCompetencies Rescue,FirstAidandEmergencyPreparednessandResponse Surveying,MappingandMinePlans TripartiteInstitutions UnderwaterMining Definitions Forms Schedules ReportingofAccidentsandDangerousOccurences
[ArrangementofRegulationssubstitutedbyGNR907/2002andGNR1573/2002]
CHAPTER1 APPOINTMENTSANDADMINISTRATION 1.1 1.2 Prescribedperiodforrepresentations Prescribedperiodforpaymentoffine
Anitalicisedwordorphraseisdefinedin section102 oftheActandsuchwordor phraseinboldisdefinedin Chapter20oftheseregulations. 1.1 Prescribedperiodforrepresentations (1) RepresentationsinvitedbythePrincipalInspectorofMinesas contemplatedin section55D(1)(b)mustbesubmittedtothe Principal InspectorofMineswithin30daysofthedateoftheinvitationorwithin suchfurtherperiodorperiodsasthePrincipalInspectorofMinesmay determine. 1.2 Prescribedperiodforpaymentoffine (1) Afineimposedonanemployerintermsof section55D,mustbepaidto thePrincipalInspectorofMineswithin60daysofthedateonwhichthe finewasimposedorwithinsuchfurtherperiodorperiodsasthepersonor courtimposingthefine,maydetermine. (2) Thedateonwhichthefineisimposedisregardedasthedateonwhich notificationoftheadministrativefinewasservedontheemployerby
(a) hand (b) registeredpostor (c) anyotherformofcommunicationagreedtobetweentheemployer andthePrincipalInspectorofMines.

[Chapter1insertedbyGNR1315/98]
CHAPTER2 DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER3 ELECTRICITY Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER4 EXPLOSIVES
Definitions 4.1 Securityinrespectofexplosives 4.2 Receipt,storage,issuing,transportationanddestructionofexplosives 4.3 Approvedexplosivesatmines 4.4 PrimaryandSecondaryblastingtobeperformedbycompetentpersons 4.5 CertificationofInitiationApparatusandBlastingSystems 4.6 Generalprecautionarymeasureswhenblasting 4.7 Learners 4.8 Preventionofflammablegasandcoaldustexplosions 4.9 ShotHolestobeStemmed Definitions InthisChapter,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates explosivemeans (a) asubstance,oramixtureofsubstances,inasolidorliquidstate,whichis capableofproducinganexplosion (b) apyrotechnicsubstanceinasolidorliquidstate,oramixtureofsuch substances,designedtoproduceaneffectbyheat,light,sound,gasor smoke,oracombinationofthese,astheresultofnondetonativeself sustainingexothermicchemicalreaction,includingpyrotechnic substanceswhichdonotevolvegases
(c) anyarticleordevicecontainingoneormoresubstancescontemplatedin paragraph(a)or (d) any othersubstanceorarticlewhichtheMinisterofSafetyandSecurity mayfromtimetotimebynoticeintheGazettedeclaretobeanexplosive intermsoftheExplosivesAct,ActNo.15of2003 initiatemeanstheactionorintendedactiontodetonateordeflagrate explosives manufacturemeansthemakingorprocessingofanyexplosive,andincludes thedivisionofanyexplosiveintoitscomponentsbyanyprocess,theconversion ofanykindofexplosiveintoanotherkindandthealteration,testing or reworkingofanyexplosive misfiremeansanyexplosiveswhichhavefalledtoexplode misfiredholemeansashotholeorpartofashotholeinwhichany explosivesoranyportionthereofhasfalledtoexplode primaryblastingmeanstheblastingoperationsnormallyassociatedwiththe breakingofinsitugroundforproductionpurposes,includingtheblastingofbig rocks,obstructionsinorepassesorboxholesorblastingoperationswhere explosivesarenotcontainedinashothole secondaryblastingmeanstheblastingoperationsnotassociatedwith productionfrominsitugroundwhichcantakeplaceatanytimeduringashift toremoveobstructionsorreducebigrocksinsize,butexcludestheblastingof shotholesdrilledininsiturock shotholemeansanydrillholechargedwithorintendedtobechargedwith explosives socketmeansanyshothole,orpartofanyshothole,knownnottobea misfiredhole,whichremainsafterhavingbeenchargedwithexplosivesand blasted orwhich,foranyotherreason,maybesuspectedofhavingcontained explosivesatanytimeandincludesanyshothole,orpartofanyshothole,from whichallexplosiveshavebeenextracted 4.1 Securityinrespectofexplosives (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsnotauthorizedbytheemployertodoso,from (a) gainingaccesstoexplosives (b) beinginpossessionofexplosives,or (c) removingorattemptingtoremoveexplosivesfromamine.
(2)
Onlypersonsauthorizedbytheemployertodosomay (a) gainaccesstoorattempttogainaccesstoexplosives (b) beinpossessionofexplosives,or (c) removeorattempttoremoveexplosivesfromamine.
(3)
Subjecttoregulation4.2(1)(d),nopersonmaybury,hide,submergeor abandonanyexplosives.
4.2
Receipt,storage,issuing,transportationanddestructionofexplosives (1) Theemployermustensurethat (a) explosivesthatarenotbeingtransportedorpreparedforuseare storedinexplosivestores,silosorcontainerswhichare,asfaras reasonablypracticable,designedandlocatedsoastofacilitatethe safeandsecurereceipt,storageandissuingofexplosivesbya competentperson (b) awrittenprocedureispreparedandimplemented,afterconsultation withtheexplosivemanufacturerorsupplier,topreventpersonsfrom beingexposedtothesignificantrisksassociatedwiththereceipt, storage,issuingandtransportationofexplosives,including associatedwiththeinadvertentinitiationandthedeteriorationof explosives (c) asfarasreasonablypracticable,explosivesareonlytransportedin vehiclesorconveyancesapprovedforthatpurposebytheemployer, afterconsultationwiththeexplosivemanufacturerorsupplierand (d) whenmineclosureisintended,orwhenamineisnotbeingworked ascontemplatedin section2(2),thePrincipalInspectorof Mines andtheChiefInspectorofExplosives(asdefinedintheExplosives Act,ActNo.15of2003)arenotifiedinwritingassoonas reasonablypracticable,ifanyexplosiveshavebeenleftbehindin themine,of (i) thetype,quantitiesandlocation ofsuchexplosivesand
(ii) themeasurestakentosafeguardpersonsfromanysignificant riskassociatedwithsuchexplosives. (2) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatonlythe competentpersoncontemplatedinregulation4.4(1) destroysexplosives. Inthecaseofundergroundcoalmines,explosivesmustbedestroyed onlyonsurface,andinaccordancewithawrittenprocedurepreparedfor
(3)
thatpurposebytheemployerafterconsultationwiththeexplosives manufacturerorsupplier. (4) TheemployermustinformtheChiefInspectorofExplosives(as definedintheExplosivesAct,ActNo.15of2003)inadvanceifmore than50kgofexplosivesaretobedestroyedatanyonetime. Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethataccurate records,coveringtheimmediateprecedingthreeyears,arekeptreadily availableatthemineofallexplosivesreceived,stored,issued,usedand destroyedatthemine.
(5)
4.3
Approvedexplosivesatmines (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethat (a) onlyexplosivesapprovedbytheemployerareusedatthemine (b) theexplosivesareusedinaccordancewithawrittenprocedure preparedandimplementedforthatpurposeafterconsultationwith theexplosivemanufacturerorsupplier (c) noexplosivesareinitiatedwhereflammablegasorcoaldustmaybe presentinsufficientquantitiestocauseaflammablegasorcoaldust explosionortocauseflammablegastoburn (d) ifexplosivesaremanufacturedatthemine,itisdoneinaccordance withawrittenprocedurepreparedandimplementedforthatpurpose afterconsultationwiththeexplosivemanufacturerorsupplierand (e) explosivepoweredtoolsareusedandmaintainedinaccordancewith awrittenprocedurepreparedandimplementedforthatpurpose.
4.4
PrimaryandSecondaryblastingtobeperformedbycompetentpersons (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensure,whereblasting takesplace,thatacompetentperson (a) exercisescontrolovertheexplosivestobeusedforsuchblasting (b) preparesprimers (c) testsforflammablegasinaccordancewithawrittenprocedure preparedandimplementedforthatpurposebytheemployer (d) examinesanydrilledholetobedeepenedtoensureitissafeto deepen
(e) examinesforanddealswithmisfires,sockets,oldanddamaged explosivesinaccordancewithawrittenprocedurepreparedforthat purposebytheemployer (f) marksorindicatesshotholesfordrillingorsanctionsthedrillingof shotholesmarkedorindicatedbyanotherperson
(g) exercisescontroloveranymanufacturingatthemineofexplosives tobeusedforsuchblasting (h) theconnectingupofblastingroundsorcircuits (i) (j) chargesshotholeswithexplosivesorplacesexplosivechargesand initiatesblasting.
(2) BlastingAssistants Acompetentpersonmay,withtheapprovaloftheemployer,assistthe competentpersonreferredtoinregulation4.4(1)withanyofthe followingactivities (a) exercisingcontrolovertheexplosivestobeusedforsuchblasting (b) thepreparationofprimers (c) thechargingofshotholeswithexplosivesortheplacingof explosivecharges (d) thetimingofblastingroundsorcircuitsand (e) initiatinganyblastingintheactualpresenceandunderthedirect supervisionofthecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation4.4(1). 4.5 CertificationofInitiationApparatusandBlastingSystems (1) Theemployermustensurethatwhereinitiationofexplosivescharges takesplacebymeansofelectricity (a) apparatususedfortheinitiationofelectronicdetonatorscomplies withPart1ElectronicInitiationSystemsofSANS1717The designandapprovalofEEDinitiationsystemsforuseinminingand civilblasting (b) apparatususedfortheinitiationofelectricdetonatorscomplieswith Part2ElectricInitiationSystemShotExploderbasedofSANS 1717
(c) everyshotexploder,initiatororelectronicdelaydetonatorsystemis testedandcertifiedbyatestlaboratoryaccreditedforthispurpose bythegovernmentendorsednationalaccreditationbody (d) everyinherentlysafeapparatususedforthetestingofacircuit containinganelectricdetonator,electricorelectronicinitiator, electronicdelaydetonatororasimilardeviceistestedandcertified forthatpurposebyatestlaboratoryaccreditedforthatpurposeby thegovernmentendorsednationalaccreditationbodyand (e) allaspectspertainingtotheuseofelectricalblastingareexecuted safelywithspecificreferencetothefollowingSANSCodesof Practice10325:Thesafeapplicationofdetonatorsystemsforuse inminingandcivilblastingapplicationsPart1:Electronic DetonatorSystems(SABS103251:2000)andPart2:Electric DetonatorSystemsShotExploderbased.(SABS03252:2001). (2) ThenormativereferencesintheSABSStandardsreferredtoin4.5(1)(e) abovearenotapplicabletotheemployer. 4.6 Generalprecautionarymeasureswhenblasting Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatwhenblastingtakes place,airandgroundvibrations,shockwavesorflymaterialarelimitedtosuch anextentandatsuchadistancefromanybuilding,publicthoroughfare,railway, powerlineoranyplacewherepersonscongregatetoensurethatthereisno significantrisktothehealthorsafetyofpersons. 4.7 Learners Learnerstobeassessedcompetentagainstanyofthequalificationsreferredto intheseregulationsmay,withtheapprovaloftheemployer,performanyofthe activitieslistedundertheseregulationsintheactualpresenceandunderthe directsupervisionoftherelevantcompetentperson(s). 4.8 Preventionofflammablegasandcoaldustexplosions Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethat: (a) ablowoutorignitionofflammablegasorinitiationofacoaldust explosiondoesnotoccurduetothedesignandpositioning oftheblast holesorduetothetypeofexplosivesthatareusedand (b) initiatingdevicesorsystemsusedinblastdesignsaredesignednotto causeamethaneorcoaldustexplosion. 4.9 ShotHolestobeStemmed Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnoexplosive charge,containedinashotholewherethereisasignificantriskofaflammable
gasorcoaldustexplosion,isinitiated,unlesstheexplosivesarecontainedina shotholeandthattheportionoftheholebetweentheexplosivesandthecollar isonlyfilledwithsand,clayornonflammablematerials,providedthatfinecoal maynotbeusedforstemming.

CHAPTER5 FIRESANDEXPLOSIONS 5.1 5.1 ReporttoEmployer ReporttoEmployer (1) Theemployermustensurethatacompetentpersonreportstothe employer,atappropriateintervalsdeterminedinaccordancewiththe minesriskassessment,on (a) theeffectivenessoftheprecautionarymeasurestakentopreventor suppressexplosionsofcoaldustorflammablegasand (b) theadequacyofmeasuresinplacetoprevent,detectandcombatthe startandspreadofminefires. (2) Whereatanyareaatamine,afirecouldposeasignificantrisktothe healthandsafetyofpersons,theemployermusttakereasonablemeasures toensurethatflammableliquids,gasesandmaterialsinuse,are transported,stored,deposited,usedanddisposedofinsuchawayasto preventthestartingorspreadingofafire.
[Subreg.(2)addedbyGNR1237/2003]
(3) Theemployeratanymineatwhichafireoccursmust,assoonas practicable,notifytheemployerofanyothermineatwhichthespreadof suchfirecouldconstituteahazardshouldsuchfirenotbeimmediately extinguishable,oftheexistenceofthatfire

(4) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat anycoal,coaldebrisorbituminousrockisdepositedsothatitdoesnot poseasignificantrisktothehealthorsafetyofanyperson.

(5) Theemployer,atanyminewheretheriskassessmentindicatesarisk of thepresenceofflammablegas,mustensurethatallflammablegas measuringinstrumentsandflammablegaswarningdevicesusedatthe mineforthedetectionofmethaneorhydrogenoramixtureofboth, complywiththeSouthAfricanNationalStandardSpecificationSANS 1515 1:2006,Edition2.1Gasmeasuringequipmentprimarilyforusein mines:Part1:Batteryoperatedportable,flammablegasmeasuring instrumentsandwarningdevices.
(6) AnnexA:AssessmentofCompliancewiththispartoftheSpecification containedinSouthAfricanNationalStandardSpecificationSANS1515 1:2006,Edition2.1shall,forthepurposeofregulation5.1(5),bedeemed tobenormative.

[Subreg.(6)addedbyGNR92/2008] ReferenceismadetothefollowingGuidelinesissuedbytheChiefInspectorofMinesintermsof section9(2)ofthisAct (i) GuidelinefortheCompilationofaMandatoryCodeofPracticeforthePreventionofCoalDust andFlammableGasExplosions:Ref.:DME16/3/2/1Al GuidelinefortheCompilationofaMandatoryCodeofPracticeforthePreventionof FlammableGasExplosionsinMinesOtherthanCoalDME16/3/2/1A2 [Chapter5insertedbyGNR904/2002]
(ii)
CHAPTER6 HEALTHANDSAFETYREPRESENTATIVESANDCOMMITTEES 6.1 Prescribedperiodfornegotiationsandconsultations 6.2 Applicationofregulations 6.3 Establishmentofelectioncommittee 6.4 Dutiesofelectioncommittee 6.5 Dutiesofmanager 6.6 Nominationofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives 6.7 Proceduresfortheelectionofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives 6.8 Proceduresfortheelectionoffulltimehealthandsafety representatives 6.9 Appointmentofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives 6.10 Appointment of employee representatives on health and safety committee 6.11 Periodofoffice 6.12 Vacationofofficeandfillingofvacancies 6.1 Prescribedperiodfornegotiationsandconsultations (1) Theownerofaminerequiredtoenterintonegotiationsintermsof sections26(1)and33(1),mustcommencenegotiationswithinonemonth oftheobligationtodosoarising. (2) The manager of a mine required to enter into consultations in terms of sections 26 (6) or (7) and 33 (6) or (7), must commence consultations withinonemonthoftheobligationtodosoarising. (3) Ifnocollectiveagreementisconcludedonthenumberoffulltimehealth and safety representatives within three months of negotiations commencingintermsofregulation6.1(1),anypartytoadisputeinterms ofsection26(8)(a)mayreferthedisputetotheCommission.
(4) Ifnoagreementisconcludedonthenumberoffulltimehealthandsafety representativeswithinthreemonthsofconsultationscommencinginterms ofregulation6.1(2),anypartytoadisputeintermsofsection26(8)(b) mayreferthedisputetotheCommission. 6.2 Applicationofregulations If a collective agreement dealing with the election of health and safety representatives, fulltime health and safety representatives or employee representatives on health and safety committees is concluded in terms of Chapter3ofthisAct,theregulationsinthisChapterdealingwithsuchelection donotapply. 6.3 Establishmentofelectioncommittee (1) Themanagermustestablishanelectioncommittee. (2) Theelectioncommittee (a) mustincludeanappropriatenumberofemployeerepresentatives and (b) mayincludeanumberofmanagementrepresentatives. (3) Iftheelectioncommitteeincludesmanagementrepresentatives,their numbermustbeequaltoorlessthanthenumberofemployee representatives. (4) Theemployeerepresentativesontheelectioncommitteemustbe appointed (a) bytherepresentativetradeunionatthemine (b) ifthereisnorepresentativetradeunionatthemine,bytheregistered tradeunionswithmembersatthemineor (c) ifthereisnoregisteredtradeunionwithmembersatthemine,by theemployeesatthemine. 6.4 Dutiesofelectioncommittee Theelectioncommitteemust (a) determinefairandreasonableproceduresforthenominationandelection ofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives (b) ensurethatelectionsareconductedintermsofsuchprocedures (c) appointanelectionofficerandoneormorecountingofficersforeach electionand
(d) afterconsultingthemanager,determinethedate,timeandplaceofeach election. 6.5 Dutiesofmanager (1) Themanagermust (a) asfaraspracticable,ensurethateveryemployeeismadefamiliar withthenomination andelectionprocedures (b) givereasonableandunderstandablenoticetotheemployeesofthe date,timeandplaceofeachelection (c) providethefacilitiesandassistancereasonablynecessaryforthe electioncommitteetoperformitsfunctions (d) providethefacilitiesreasonablynecessaryfor (i) theelectionofhealthandsafetyrepresentativesand
(ii) theappointmentofemployeerepresentativesonanyhealth andsafetycommitteeand (e) providereasonabletimeofffromwork,without lossof remuneration,foremployeestoparticipateintheelectionsofhealth andsafetyrepresentatives. (2) TheChiefInspectormayissueguidelinesregardingthefacilitiesand assistancetobeprovidedintermsofregulation6.5(1). 6.6 Nominationofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives (1) Everycandidateforelectionasahealthandsafetyrepresentativefora shiftanddesignatedworkingplacemustbenominatedforelectionbyan employeewhoworksonthesameshiftatthedesignatedworkingplace. (2) Everycandidateforelectionasfulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentative foraminemustbenominatedforelectionbyanemployee. 6.7 Proceduresfortheelectionofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives (1) (a) Ifonlyonecandidateisnominatedforelectionasahealthand safetyrepresentative for a shift at a designated working place, the election officer must declarethecandidateelected.
(b) Iftwoormorecandidatesarenominatedforelectionasahealthand safetyrepresentativeforashiftatadesignatedworkingplace,the electionofficermustholdanelection. (2) Everyelectionforahealthandsafetyrepresentative (a) mustbeunderthecontroloftheelectionofficerand (b) isonlyvalidif50%ormoreoftheemployeeswhoworkonthe sameshiftatthedesignatedworkingplaceconcernedvoteinthe election. (3) (a) Iflessthan50%oftheemployeeswhoworkonthesameshift atthedesignated working place concerned vote in an election, the election officer must,afterconsultingthemanager,determineadate,timeandplace forasubsequentelection. (b) Regulation6.7(2)(b) doesnotapplytosuchsubsequentelection. (4) Everyemployeeonashiftatadesignatedworkingplacehasonevotein theelectionofeveryhealthandsafetyrepresentativeforthatshiftand designatedworkingplace. (5) Thecountingofficersmust,underthesupervisionoftheelectionofficer, countallvalidvotes. (6) Theelectionofficermustannouncetheresultsofthecounttothe employeesconcerned. (7) Ifanelectionforanalternatehealthandsafetyrepresentativeisheld,it mustbeconductedinthesamemannerasanelectionforahealthand safetyrepresentative. 6.8 Proceduresfortheelectionoffulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentatives (1) Ifthenumberofcandidatesnominatedforelectionasfulltimehealthand safetyrepresentativesatamineis (a) notmorethanthenumberthatmustbeelected,theelectionofficer mustdeclarethecandidateselectedor (b) morethanthenumberthatmustbeelected,theelectionofficermust holdanelection. (2) Everyelectionforafulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentative (a) mustbeunderthecontroloftheelectionofficerand (b) isonlyvalidif50%ormoreoftheemployeesvoteintheelection.
(3) (a) Iflessthan50%oftheemployeesvoteinanelection,the electionofficermustafter consulting the manager, determine a date, time and place for a subsequentelection. (b) Regulation6.8(2)(b)doesnotapplytothesubsequentelection. (4) Everyemployeehasonevoteintheelectionofeveryfulltimehealthand safetyrepresentative. (5) Thecountingofficersmust,underthesupervisionoftheelectionofficer, countallvalidvotes. (6) Theelectionofficermustannouncetheresultsofthecounttothe employees. 6.9 Appointmentofhealthandsafetyrepresentatives Themanagermust (a) within7daysofelection,appointinwritingeveryemployeeelectedasa healthandsafetyrepresentative (b) provideeveryhealthandsafetyrepresentativewithsuitablemeansof identificationasahealthandsafetyrepresentativeand (c) prominentlyandconspicuouslydisplaythephotographandnameofthe healthandsafetyrepresentativeatanappropriateplaceatthemine. 6.10 Appointmentofemployeerepresentativesonhealthandsafetycommittee Everyemployeerepresentativeonahealthandsafetycommitteeataminemust beappointedbyamajorityofthehealthandsafetyrepresentativesatthemine. 6.11 Periodofoffice (1) Theperiodofofficeofanyhealthandsafetyrepresentativeoremployee representativeonahealthandsafetycommitteeisthreeyears. (2) Despiteregulation6.11(1)thehealthandsafetycommitteemay determineshorterperiodsofofficefor (a) healthandsafetyrepresentatives (b) fulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentativesand (c) employeerepresentativesonahealthandsafetycommittee.
(3) Everyhealthandsafetyrepresentativeandemployeerepresentativeona healthandsafetycommitteemaybereappointedinaccordancewiththe provisionsoftheseregulationsaftertheexpiryoftheirperiodsofoffice. 6.12 Vacationofofficeandfillingofvacancies (1) Ahealthandsafetyrepresentativemustvacateofficeonexpiryofthat representativesperiodofofficeorif (a) therepresentative (i) nolongersatisfiesthequalificationscontemplatedin section 28 (1)or
(ii) resignsasahealthandsafetyrepresentativeor (b) sorequiredinwritingonthegroundsthattherepresentativehasnot properlyperformedthefunctionsofahealthandsafety representativeby (i) atleast50%oftheemployeerepresentativesonthehealthand safetycommitteeor
(ii) atleast50%oftheemployeeswhoworkonthesameshiftat thedesignatedworkingplaceasthehealthandsafety representative. (2) Afulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentativemustvacateofficeonexpiry ofthatrepresentativesperiodofofficeorif (a) therepresentative (i) nolongersatisfiesthequalificationscontemplatedin section 28 (2)or
(ii) resignsasfulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentativeor (b) sorequiredinwritingonthegroundsthattherepresentativehasnot properlyperformedthefunctionsofafulltimehealthandsafety representativeby (i) atleast50%oftheemployeerepresentativesonthehealthand safetycommitteeor
(ii) atleast50%oftheemployees. (3) Themanagermustwithin7daysfromthetimewhenahealthandsafety representativemustvacateofficeintermsofregulation6.12(1)or(2), terminatethehealthandsafetyrepresentativesappointmentandin writingnotifythehealthandsafetyrepresentativeofit.
(4) Avacancycontemplatedinregulation6.12(1)or(2)mustbefilledbya healthandsafetyrepresentativeelectedinabyelectionheldintermsof regulation6.7or6.8,asthecasemaybe. (5) Anemployeerepresentativeonahealthandsafetycommitteemustvacate officeonthecommitteeonexpiry ofsuchrepresentativesperiodofoffice ofitthatrepresentative (a) isremovedfromofficebyamajorityvoteofemployee representativesonthehealthandsafetycommitteeongroundsthat therepresentativehasnotproperlyperformedthefunctionsofan employeerepresentativeonthehealthandsafetycommitteeor (b) resignsasemployeerepresentativeonthehealthandsafety committee. (6) Avacancycontemplatedinregulation6.12(5)mustbefilledbyan employeeappointedintermsofregulation6.10.
[Chapter6substitutedbyGNR846/97]
CHAPTER7 INSPECTORATEOFMINEHEALTHANDSAFETY 7.1 7.2 7.1 Qualificationsofinspectors Authorisationcertificate Qualificationsofinspectors An officer must comply with the appointment requirements of the Personnel Administration Standard for the Occupational Class: Inspector: Mines or the Occupational Class: Inspector: Mining Machinery approved by the Public ServiceCommissionreadinconjunctionwithPublicServiceStaffCodeK.II/I to be appointed as an inspector on the establishment of the Mine Health and SafetyInspectorate. 7.2 Authorisationcertificate (1) (a) TheChiefInspectormustissueeachinspectorappointedin termsofsection49(1) withacertificateDME34signedbytheChiefInspector. (b) Thecertificatewhichmustincludethenames,identificationnumber andaphotographoftheinspector,mustindicate (i) thepositioninwhichtheinspectorisemployedand
(ii) thattheinspectormay,intermsof section50 (1),enterany mineforthepurposesofmonitoringorenforcingcompliance withthisAct. (2) (a) TheChiefInspectormustissueeachpersonauthorisedunder section49 (4)(b) withaletterofauthorisationandacertificateDME35signedbythe ChiefInspector. (b) Theletterofauthorisationmustinclude (i) thenamesoftheperson
(ii) thefunctionstobeperformedbytheperson (iii) theareainwhichthefunctionswillbeperformedand (iv) theperiodforwhichthepersonisauthorised. (c) Thecertificate,whichmustincludethenames,identification numberandaphotographoftheauthorisedperson,mustindicate thattheperson (i) isappointedtoperformthefunctionsofaninspectoras indicatedintheletterof authorisationand
(ii) may,intermsofsection50,enteranyminetoperformsuch functions. (3) Everyinspectorappointedorpersonauthorisedunder section49(1)or49 (4)asthecasemaybe,mustatalltimeswhenentering,orperformingany functionatanymine (a) carryontheirperson,certificatesDME34or35andtheletterof authorisationissuedintermsofregulation7.2(2),asthecase maybeand (b) mustshowsuchcertificateandlettertothemanagerofthemineor thepersoninchargeofanyworkingplaceatthemine,ifrequested todoso. (4) (a) Despiteregulations7.2(1)to(3)thePrincipalInspectorof Minesmayissuea letter,signedbythePrincipalInspectorofMinestoanyinspector appointedorpersonauthorisedundersection49(1)or49(4),asthe casemaybe,whoforanyreasonisnotinpossessionofacertificate DME34or35.
(b) Theletterissuedunderregulation7.2(4)(a)mustincludethenames oftheinspectororpersonandtheofficialstampoftheofficeofthe PrincipalInspectorofMinesandmuststatethattheinspectoror personisdulyappointedorauthorisedundersection49(1)or49 (4),asthecasemaybe. (c) Regulation7.2(3)isapplicabletoaletterissuedunderregulation 7.2(4). (5) AcertificateDME34or35oralettercontemplatedinregulation7.2(4) isdeemedtobeadequateproofofanappointmentorauthorisationunder section49 (1)or49(4),asthecasemaybe.
CHAPTER8 MACHINERYANDEQUIPMENT 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8. 8.9 8.1 AirCompressors UndergroundRailboundTransport ScraperWinchandMonoRopeinstallation LiftingEquipmentRegulations Fans RefrigerationandAirConditioningInstallations GeneralMachineryRegulations ConveyorBelt AirCompressors (1) Theemployermustensure,inthecaseofaircompressorswithafree deliveryinexcessof0,15cubicmetrespersecondandwherecompression takesplaceinthepresenceoflubricatingoil,thatthecompressorisfitted withautomaticmeansoflimitingtheoperatingtemperatureandpressure ofthecompressortoasafelevel.
8.2
UndergroundRailboundTransport Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethat: (1) thebrakingsystemofevery locomotive ortrainiscapableofstoppingthe locomotive ortrain withinasafedistanceunderalloperatingconditions (2) thebrakingsystemofevery locomotivehaspasseda dynamictypetest underfullloadconditions,beforebeingusedforthefirsttimeandafter anybrakedesignmodifications
(3) thebrakingsystemofevery locomotivehaspassedastatictest beforethe locomotiveisputintouseatthecommencementofeachshift,afterrepairs andafteradjustments (4) asystemisinplacetoalertpersonstothepresenceanddirectionoftravel ofany locomotive ortrain (5) asystemisinplacetoassistthedriveroroperatorofalocomotive or train totravelatasafespeed (6) any rollingstock usedforthetransportationofpersonsisapproved,bya competentpersonandisoperatedandmaintainedsafely (7) asystemisinplacethatiscapableofpreventingany locomotive or train frominadvertentlybeingsetinmotion.
[Reg.8.2addedbyGNR583/2004]
8.3 8.4
Nopersonmayboardoralightfromalocomotive or trainwhileitisinmotion.
ScraperWinchandMonoRopeinstallation (1) Theemployer,ateveryminewherescraperwinchesormonorope winchesareoperated,musttakereasonablemeasurestopreventpersons frombeinginjuredasaresultof (a) anypersoncomingintocontactwithanymovingpartofascraper winchormonoropewinchinstallationoranyequipmentattached theretoand (b) thescraperwinch ormonoropewinchinstallationbeingunsafe. (2) Themeasurestobetakenbytheemployerintermsofregulation8.4(1) mustincludemeasurestoensurethat (a) scraperwinchesandmonoropewinchesareonlyoperatedby competentpersonsauthorizedbytheemployertodoso (b) thescraperwinchormonoropewinchisnotoperateduntilitis examinedanddeclaredsafetooperatebyapersonauthorisedtodo sobytheemployer (c) meansareprovidedtoforewarnpersonsoftheintentionto commenceoperatinganyscraperwinchormonoropewinch (d) meansareprovidedforpersonstosignaltotheoperator,fromany accesspointtotheinstallation,toshutdowntheoperationofthe scraperwinchormonoropewinchinstallation (e) scraperwinchandmonoropewinchropes,scraperattachmentsand ropesplicingareregularlyinspected
(f)
thescraperwinchropesarealwaysunderlay
(g) awrittenprocedureispreparedandimplementedfortheinstallation ofthewinchsystem,covering atleast (i) therequirementsofscraperandmonowinchfoundationsand installations
(ii) thecrossoverandantifoulingarrangementsofropesfromtwo ormorewinches (iii) illuminationofthemovingpartsofanywinchsothattheycan beidentifiedbypersons (iv) appropriatesheaveandreturnpulleyanchorandrigging arrangements,includingtheuseofsafetyslings (v) measurestoensurethatwinchropesareusedwithinthe designcapacity (vi) winchstarterboxlocationtoensureeaseofoperationbythe operatorand (vii) themovingandtransportofwinchesfromonelocationto another.
8.5
LiftingEquipmentRegulations Definitions Forpurposesofregulation8.5,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates Liftingequipment,meansanyequipmentormachineorarrangementof equipmentormachinesintendedorusedforthelifting,lowering,suspension,or movinginsuspensionofanypersonorload. Liftingtackle,meansanyattachment,includinganchoringpoints,usedto secureliftingequipmentoraloadtoliftingequipment. (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis injuredduetothefailureofanyliftingequipmentorliftingtackleasa resultof (a) incorrectdesignfortheintendedapplication (b) incorrectinstallationor (c) insufficientmaintenance.
(2) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatthe installation,use(includingthetransportofpersons),maintenance, inspection,testingandkeepingofrecordsofliftingequipmentandlifting tacklearedoneinaccordancewithawrittenoperatingprocedureprepared andimplementedforthatpurpose. (3) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat (a) onlyliftingequipmentandliftingtacklewithaminimumfactorof safetyoffour(4)isused (b) liftingequipmentandliftingtacklearenotusedbeyondtheirdesign capacityand (c) thesafeworkingloadofanyliftingequipmentandliftingtackleis conspicuouslyandclearlymarkedorindicatedthereon. (4) Notwithstandingregulation8.5(2),theemployermusttakereasonably practicablemeasurestoensurethatthefollowingliftingtacklehasa minimumfactorofsafetyof (a) ten(10)fornaturalfiberropes (b) six(6)forsteelwireropes,manmadefiberropesandtextile webbingand (c) four(4)forhightensilesteelchains. (5) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatonlypersons authorisedinwritingby theemployertodoso,operateliftingequipment andliftingtackle. (6) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat theliftingequipmentusedatthemineisdesignedandmanufacturedin accordancewithanappropriatestandard.
[Reg.8.5(6)amendedbyGNR90/2008]
(7)
Repeal ThefollowingregulationspromulgatedunderMineralsAct,1991(Act No,50of1991)inforceintermsofitem4ofSchedule4oftheActare herebyrepealed Chapter6 Chapter16 16.98 16.98.1 16.98.2 16.98.3 16.98.4 Chapter19 19.1 19.2.1 19.2.2 19.3.1 19.3.2
6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.2.1 6.2.2
6.2.3 6.2.4 6.2.5 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.2.1 6.3.2.6 6.3.2.7 6.3.2.8 6.3.2.12 6.3.3.1 6.3.3.2 6.3.3.3 6.3.3.4 6.3.3.5 6.3.3.6 6.9 6.11
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19.3.3 19.3.4 19.4 19.5 19.6
[Reg.8.5(7)substitutedbyGNR90/2008] [Reg.8.5addedbyGNR1225/2005]
8.6
Fans Definitions Forpurposesofregulation8.6,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates boosterfanmeansafaninstalledundergroundinthemainairstreamorina splitofthemainairstreamtoassistthemainfantoincreaseairflowand/or overcomeresistancethroughasectionofamine. mainfanmeansafanthatcontrolstheentireairflowofamine,orthe airflowofoneormoreofthemajoraircircuits. (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatcombustible materials,explosivesornaturalvegetationarenotlocatedsoneartofan installationsanditsswitchgearusedforundergroundventilation,thatif suchcombustiblematerials,explosivesornaturalvegetationcatchfire, thereisasignificantrisktothesupplyofcleanairtoanyunderground workingplaceasaresultof (a) thefaninstallationoritsswitchgearbeingdamagedor (b) smokeorfumesbeingdrawnintoanyworkingplace. (2) Theemployermustensure,whereasignificantriskofanexplosionof flammablegasorcoaldustexists,thatmeasuresareinplacetoensurethat thereisalwaysasupplyofcleanairtoallundergroundworkingplaces. Suchmeasuresmustinclude:
(a) installingthemainfanonsurface (b) providinganeffectivemeansofprotectingthemainfanagainst damagecausedbyexplosion (c) ensuringthemainfanisreadilyaccessibletoeffectemergency repairsand (d) havingabackupsysteminplacetoprovidecleanairshouldthe mainfanbecomeinoperative. (3) Theemployermustensure,asfarasreasonablypracticable,thatevery mainfanisprovidedwith: (a) anautomaticmeansofalertingaresponsiblepersonshoulditstopor ceasetooperate (b) aneffectivemeansofgivingearlywarningofdefectiveoperation (c) apowersupplyfromtwodifferentsourcesornetworks,whichcan includeanemergencysupplyalternator/generator,forpower supplyintheeventofaninterruptiontothenormalpowersupply and (d) aneffectivemeansforsafeentrancetoandexit(escape)fromthe mainfanhousing. (4) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatacompetent personexamineseverymainandboosterfanforeffectiveoperation, internallyandexternally,togetherwithallappurtenantcomponentsthat arenecessaryfortheoperationofthefan,atintervalsnotexceedingthree months,oranyotherlesserintervaldeterminedbythemineshazard identificationandriskassessmentintermsofsection11. (5) Theemployermustkeeprecordsofallexaminationsconductedinterms ofregulation8.6(4),includingremedialmeasurestaken,foraperiodofat leastthemostrecenttenyearsofthefaninstallation. (6) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatallmainand boosterfansareinstalled,operatedandmaintainedin accordancewitha writtenprocedurepreparedandimplementedforthatpurpose.
[Reg.8.6addedbyGN911/2006]
8.7
RefrigerationandAirConditioningInstallations (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatall refrigerationorairconditioninginstallationsattheminecomplywiththe requirementsoftheSouthAfricanBureauofStandardsCodeofPractice SANS10147,Refrigeratingsystemsincludingplantsassociatedwithair
conditionsystems(2002:4thed)withrespecttoitssafety,construction, erection,operation,inspectionandtesting. (2) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatacompetent personexaminesandoperationallyteststheentirerefrigerationsystemas contemplatedinSANS10147,excludingpressurereliefdevices,atleast onceevery3(three)months. (3) Regulation8.7(1)and8.7(2)donotapplytoany: (a) householdrefrigerator (b) watercoolerorsimilarequipmentthatcontainslessthan1kgof refrigerant (c) unittypedisplay counteroranycommercialrefrigeratorthat containslessthan15kgofagroup1refrigerantand (d) refrigerationplantthatrequiresaprimemoveroflessthan10kWor less. (4) DespiteRegulation8.7(3)theclausesinSANS10147thatrefertothe MontrealProtocolapplytoallairconditioningandrefrigeration equipment. (5) ThenormativereferencesintheabovestandardofSANS10147arenot applicabletotheemployer. Repeal (6) ThefollowingregulationsmadeundertheMineralsAct,1991(ActNo.50 of 1991)inforceintermsofSchedule4oftheActareherebyrepealed
Chapter10 10.13 10.13.1 10.13.2 10.13.3 10.13.4 10.14 10.14.1 10.14.2 10.14.3 23.15.1 23.15.2 23.15.3 23.15.4 23.15.5 23.15.6 23.15.7 23.15.8 23.15.9 23.15.11 23.15.12 23.15.13 23.15.14
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8.8.
GeneralMachineryRegulations (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeinginjuredasaresultofthem,theclothesbeingwornby themoranyequipmentbeingheldbythemcomingintocontactwithor beingdrawnintoanymovingpartofanymachine. (2) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeinginjuredbecauseofanymachineryfailingasaresultof (a) incorrectdesign (b) incorrectinstallation (c) poormaintenanceor (d) incorrectuseornoncompliancewithproperoperatingorsafety procedures. (3) Themeasurestobetakenbytheemployerintermsofregulation1must includemeasurestoensurethat (a) onlypersonsauthorizedbytheemployertodoso,startoperateand maintainanymachinewheresuchstarting,operationormaintenance mayposeasignificantrisktoanyperson (b) wherethemovingofmachinerymayposeasignificantrisktoany person,suchmachineryisonlymovedundertheconstant supervisionofacompetentpersonwhoisfullyawareoftherisks attachedtosuchmovingofthemachinery (c) onlypersonsauthorisedbytheemployertodosoenteranyarea wheremachineryisoperated,wheresuchoperationmayposea significantrisktoanyperson (d) machineryisonlyoperatedifallinstalledsafetydevicesare operationalandfunctional (e) personsincloseproximitytomovingpartsofmachinerydonot wearorarenotpermittedtowearclothingoranythingelsethatcan becaughtinsuchmovingparts (f) wheretheunexpectedmovingofanymachineryoranypartofany machinerycouldposeasignificantrisk toanyperson,appropriate prestartwarningdevices,suchasaudiblewarningdevices,the
delaytimemustbedeterminedbyriskassessmentwithaminimum ofatensecondtimedelay,arefittedtosuchmachineryandusedto warnpersonsthatsuchmachineryisabouttobesetinmotion (g) heretherecouldbeasignificantrisktoanypersonworkingonany machineryduetothereleasefromsuchmachineofanymechanical, electrical,hydraulic,chemicalorothersourceofenergy,awritten lockoutprocedureispreparedandimplementedtoensurethatsuch sourceofenergyiseffectivelylockedoutanddeenergisedbefore anypersonworksonsuchmachinery (h) accessscaffoldingiserected,used,maintainedanddismantled safelyandinaccordancewithSANSStandard100851:2004The design,erection,useandinspectionofaccessscaffolding. (i) meansareprovided,onorincloseproximitytoanymachine,to immediatelyremovethesourceofpowertothatmachineincaseof anemergency wherethestartingofmachinesareinterlocked,nounintended startingofanyofthosemachinescantakeplace
(j)
(k) startingdevicesaresoarrangedthatnoaccidentalstartingof machinerycantakeplaceand (l) allelectrical,pneumaticandhydraulicportableequipmentare operatedandmaintainedinasafeworkingorder
(4) Themeasurestobetakenbytheemployertopreventanypersonfrom comingintocontactwithanymovingpartofmachineryoranyequipment attachedthereto,mustinclude (a) effectivephysicalbarriersatthemachinerysuchasscreening, guardingorfencingor (b) failsafeelectricorelectronicbarriersinterlockedwiththemachinery insuchawaythatthemachinerywouldbestoppedbeforepersons comeintocontactwithmovingmachineryorpartsthereofor (c) effectivebarriersatasafedistanceawayfromanymachinery. (5) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat: (a) whenacompressionignitionenginesystemisfoundtohaveany defectwhich maycauseasignificantrisktothesafetyorhealthof persons,theuseofsuchenginesystemisdiscontinuedimmediately (b) allservices,maintenanceandrepairstodieselpoweredequipment areperformedbyacompetentperson
(c) allareaswheredieselfuelisstoredandwherefuellingiscarriedout areclearlymarkedandthatmeasuresareinplacetoprevent spillage,contaminationandfire,includingthat (i) dieselenginefuelisdeliveredundergroundinsuchawaythat nospillagetakesplaceduringdelivery
(ii) whenfuelispipedundergroundfueldeliverypipesaredrained eachtimeafteruse (iii) fuelisstoredundergroundonlyinnonflammablerobust containerswhichdonotleakand (iv) thequantityoffuelstoredundergroundislimitedto3(three) daysestimatedconsumption. (6) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat everymobiledieselenginepoweredunit,whennotinuse,iskeptata locationthatissufficientlyventilatedtopreventabuildupofdieselfumes intheairatthatlocationsufficienttocauseasignificantriskwhenstarting upthatengine. (7) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethatall areaswheredieselfuelisstoredareclearlyindicated ontheminesrescue plancontemplatedinregulation17(19).
8.9
ConveyorBelt Definitions Forpurposesofregulation8.9,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates conveyorbeltinstallation meansamechanicalsystemusedforthe transportationofminerals,material,orpersonsonabelt. powersupplymeansanyenergysourcefeedingthedrivemotorofa conveyorbeltinstallation (1) Incompliancewithregulation8.8(1)theemployermustensurethat (a) aconveyerbeltinstallationisnotcleanedwhenanyofitspartsare inmotion (b) thepowersupplyofastationaryconveyerbeltinstallationislocked outduringrepairs,maintenance,routinecleaningandcleaningof spillage
(c) thedrivingmachineryoftheconveyorbeltinstallationcanbe stoppedbyanypersonfromanypoint,alongitslengthwhereaccess tothebeltispossible (d) thedrivingmachineryoftheconveyorbeltinstallationisstopped shouldthebeltbreak,jamorslipexcessively (e) personsarepreventedfromenteringanysideofaconveyerbelt installationwherethereisnowalkway,unlessmeanshasbeen providedtodososafely (f) oneormoredevicesarefittedandusedtogiveallpersonsatany pointwhereaccesstotheconveyerbeltinstallationispossible sufficientpriorwarningforaperiodtobedeterminedbythemines riskassessmentwithaminimumperiodof10secondsthatanypart ofsuchaconveyerbeltinstallationisabouttobeputintomotion
(g) thetakeuporbelttensioningdevicewillnotmoveduringrepairs, routinecleaning,cleaningofspillage,maintenanceorbeltsplicing (h) wheretwoormoreconveyorbeltinstallationsareusedinseries, sequenceinterlockingisprovidedwhichautomaticallywill (aa) stopallconveyorbeltinstallationsfeedingabeltconveyorthat hasstoppedand (bb) preventaconveyorbeltfromstartinguntiltheconveyorbelt ontowhichitfeedsismoving (i) onlypersonsauthorisedtodosobytheemployeroperate,maintain, cleanandrepairaconveyorbeltinstallation thebeltofanyconveyorbeltinstallationcannotrunawayand
(j)
(k) theoverallstructuraldesignofeveryconveyorbeltinstallationis approvedbyacompetentperson. (3) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeinginjuredbymaterialormineralfallingfromaconveyor beltinstallation,whichmeasuresmustincludethefittinganduseofoneor moredevicestopreventrunbackorrunonwhensuchconveyorbelt installationisstopped (4) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeingexposedtoflames,fumesorsmokearisingfroma conveyorbeltinstallationcatchingfire,includinginstitutingmeasuresto prevent,detectandcombatsuchfires. (5) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeinginjuredasaresultofthebreaking,misalignmentor
damageofaconveyorbeltingduetoanymineral,materialorcoaldust accumulatingonoraroundthemovingpartsofanyconveyorbelt installation. (6) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsatornearconveyorbeltinstallationsfrombeinginjureddueto lightningdirectlyorindirectlystrikingtheinstallation. (7) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat theuse,operationandinspectionofmanridingconveyorscomplywith SANS10266:2006 Edition1Thesafeuse,operationandinspectionof manridingbeltconveyorsinmines. (8) ThenormativereferencesinSANS10266:2006arenotapplicabletothe employer. (9) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatthe functionalityofthedevicescontemplatedinregulation8.9(1)(f)and(g) andofanyothersafetydevicesrelatingtotheconveyorbeltinstallation aretestedweekly. (10) Theemployermustensurethatawrittenprocedureispreparedand implementedforconveyorbeltsplicing,joiningandrepairingandforthe safeuseofchemicalsduringsuchsplicing,joiningandrepairing.
CHAPTER9 MINEENVIRONMENTALENGINEERINGANDOCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE 9.1 9.2 9.1 EnvironmentalEngineering OccupationalHygiene EnvironmentalEngineering (1) UseofCompressedAir Nopersonmayuse,orpermitanypersontouse,compressedair: (a) insuchamannerthatitmightendangerthehealth or safety ofany personor (b) tocleanthebodyofanypersonorclothesbeingwornbyany person. (2) Early WarningSystems Wheretheriskassessmentatthemineindicatesasignificantriskofafire and/orexplosionand/ortoxicrelease,thatcouldleadtoanirrespirable
atmosphereoranatmosphereimmediatelydangeroustolifeor health,the employermustprovideanearlywarningsystemorsystemsatallworking places. (3) VentilationControlDevices Theemployermustensurethatpolymerundergroundventilationcontrol devicesorappliances,whichhavethepotentialforelectricalstatic discharge (a) complywiththeSABSstandardspecifications1287:PartIandPart IIand (b) areofantistaticcharacteristicswhenusedin workingplaceswhere thereisariskofignitinggas,dustorvapour. (Subreg.(3)witheffectfrom:1September2002) (4) Workingplaceswhereworkhasceased Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat noemployeeisexposedtoany healthhazardat,oremanatingfrom,any workingplacewhereworkhasceased,eithertemporarilyorpermanently. 9.2 OccupationalHygiene (1) Occupationalexposuretohealthhazards Theemployermustensurethattheoccupationalexposureto health hazards of employeesismaintainedbelowthelimitssetoutinSchedule 22.9(2)(a)and(b). (2) SystemofOccupationalHygieneMeasurements Theemployermustestablishandmaintainasystemof occupational hygienemeasurements,ascontemplatedinsection12,ofallworking placeswherethefollowing hazardlimitsprevail: (a) airbornepollutants exposurelimit particulates1/10 oftheoccupational
gasesandvapours1/2 oftheoccupationalexposurelimit
(b) thermalstress heat>25,0Cwetbulb and/or>32,0Cdrybulband/or >32,0Cmeanradiantemperature (c) cold<10Cequivalentchilltemperatureand noise 82dBLAeq,8h.
ReferenceismadetothefollowingGuidelinesissuedbytheChiefInspectorofMinesin termsofsection9(2)ofthisAct (i) GuidelinefortheCompilationofaMandatoryCodeofPracticeforan OccupationalHealthProgrammeonPersonalExposuretoAirbornePollutants: Ref.No.DME16/3/2/4A1 GuidelinefortheCompilationofaMandatoryCodeofPracticeforan OccupationalHealthProgrammeonPersonalExposuretoThermalStressRef. No.DME16/3/2/4A2
(ii)
(3) ReporttoEmployer Thecompetentpersonengagedbytheemployerintermsofsection12(1) must,aspartofthecompliancewithsection12(2)(b),reporttothe employeron (a) theoccupationalhygieneriskassessment,withspecificreferenceto planning,design,implementationandmanagementof occupational hygieneatthemine (b) theoccupationalhygienehazardsthatmaycauseillnessoradverse healtheffectstopersons,assesstheresultsintermsofthe implementationofcontrolsystemsandthemanagementthereof,and recommendremedialactionstotheemployer. (4) Provisionofpotableandpalatablewater Theemployermustensurethatsufficientpotableandpalatablewater, whichcomplywiththerequirementssetoutinSchedule22.9(2)(c),is readilyavailabletoallemployeesandclearlyidentifiedasdrinkable. (5) Provisionandmaintenanceofablutionandchangehousefacilities Theemployermustprovideandmaintainsuitableandadequate: (a) changehousestoenable employeeswhoperformworkinvolving hazardoussubstancestochangeintoworkingclothesatthestartof theirshiftandtowashthemselvesandchangetheirclothesatthe endoftheirshift (b) facilitiestoenableemployeeswho performworkinvolving hazardoussubstancestowashtheirhandsandfacesbeforeeating anymealsatworkand (c) readilyavailablelatrinefacilities,withinareasonabledistancefrom each workingplace. (6) WorkingClothes
Noemployeemayremoveclothesreferredtoin regulation 9.2(5)(a)from themine unlesssuchclotheshavebeendecontaminated. (7) ReporttoRegionalPrincipalInspector Theemployermustsubmittotheregional principalinspectorofmines,on forms21.9(2)(a) 21.9(2)(b) 21.9(2)(c)and21.9(2)(d), 21.9.2(e) and 21.9.2(f) prescribedinchapter21,andwithin60daysfromtheendofthe relevantreportingperiodasindicatedoneachform,reportswhichcontain informationontheairbornepollutant,thermalstressandnoiseaspectsof thesystemof occupationalhygiene measurements,establishedand maintainedintermsofregulation 9.2(2).
[Subreg.(7)substitutedbyGNR1226/2005]
(Subreg.(7)witheffectfrom:1September2002) (8) RespiratoryProtectiveEquipment Theemployermustensurethatallrespiratoryprotectiveequipmentused atamine,otherthanbodywornselfcontainedselfrescuers,complywith theSouthAfricanbureauofStandardsCodeofPractice,Homologationof RespiratoryequipmentSABS0338. (9) IlluminationofWorkingPlaces Theemployermustensurethattheilluminationatallworkingplacesis sufficienttoenableemployees,whohaveconformedwiththe requirementsofthevisiontestsconductedintermsoftheGuidelinefor theMinimumStandardsofFitnesstoPerformworkataMine,toperform theirwork safely.
CHAPTER10 MISCELLANEOUSANDGENERALPROVISIONS 10.1 10.2 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.1 Placeofanaccidenttobeleftundisturbed Righttoattendinspectioninloco
WaterStorageandPumpingRegulations DrawPoints,TippingPoints,RockPassesandBoxFronts Placeofanaccidenttobeleftundisturbed (1) When anaccidentcausestheimmediatedeathofany employee, theplace wheretheaccidentoccurredmustnot,withouttheconsentofthePrincipal InspectorofMines, bedisturbedoralteredbeforesuchplacehasbeen inspectedbyan Inspector oranyotherpersonauthorisedundersection 49(4)bytheChiefInspectorofMines.
(2) Regulation10.1(1)doesnotapplyif: (a) suchdisturbanceoralterationisunavoidabletopreventfurther accidents,toremovefatalitiesandinjured employeesortorescue employeesfromdangeror (b) thediscontinuanceofworkatsuchplacewouldseriouslyimpede theworkingofthe mine. (3) Despiteregulation10.1(1),workmayberesumedattheplacewherethe accidentoccurredifsuch inspector orotherpersonauthorisedbytheChief InspectorofMinesfailstoinspecttheplacewithinthreedaysafternotice oftheaccidenthasbeengiven. 10.2 Righttoattendinspectioninloco Any employee havingamaterialinterestinanaccidentreferredtoinparagraph 10.1(1)aswellasthatemployeesrepresentativemayattendanyinspectionin lococonductedbyan inspector butsuchattendanceisattheirownrisk.Incase such employeeis,byreasonofdeathortheseverityofhis/herinjuries,unableto appointanyrepresentativetoattendtheinspectioninloco,therelatives,orin theirabsencethefellowemployees, of such employeemayappointsuch representative
HazardousLocation Definitions Forpurposesofregulation10.1.unlessthecontextindicatesotherwise certifiedmeanstypetested,batchtestedorproducedunderanapproved productcertificationscheme,asdescribedinSouthAfricanNationalStandard ARP0108Regulatoryrequirementsforexplosionprotectedapparatus doubleprotectedmeansacombinationofanytwoindependenttypesof explosionprotectioninsuchawaythatintheeventoffailureofoneofthem, theotherindependentsecondmeansprovidestherequiredlevelofprotection explosionprotectedapparatusmeansanyapparatususedinahazardous locationandselectedinaccordancewiththeguidelinesasdefinedintheSouth AfricanNationalStandardSANS101082005,Theclassificationofhazardous locationsandtheselectionofapparatusforuseinsuchlocationsandthe Aanbevolle/RecommendedPraktyk/PracticeARP0108,Regulatory requirementsforexplosionprotectedapparatus hazardouslocationmeansanylocation,wheretheremaybeasignificant riskofignitinggas,dust,mistorvapour,includingthefollowing
(a) forundergroundcoalminesanylocationwhere,undernormaloperating conditions,thereisacontinuouspresenceofflammablegas,measuredata concentrationof0,5%ormorebyvolumeinthegeneralbodyoftheair, including: (i) areturnairway,and
(ii) anylocationdeterminedbyriskassessmentbutnotlessthan180m fromanyworkingface. (b) forundergroundminesotherthancoalminesanylocationwhere,under normaloperatingconditions,thereisacontinuouspresenceofflammable gasmeasuredataconcentrationof0,5%ormorebyvolumeintheair. (c) forsurfaceminesandsurfacelocationsatallminesincludingoffshore installationsanylocationasidentifiedinaccordancewithSouthAfrican NationalStandardSANS10108:2004(Edition5),Theclassificationof hazardouslocationsandtheselectionofapparatusforuseinsuch locations. Lightmetalmeans (a) aluminium (b) magnesium (c) titaniumand (d) anyalloycontainingmorethan (i) 15percentaluminiumbymassofthealloy
(ii) 15percentaluminium,magnesiumand/ortitanium,takentogether bymassofthealloyor (iii) 6percentmagnesiumand/ortitanium,takentogetherorseparately, bymassofthealloy. 10.1 (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatallelectrical reticulationsystemsusedinhazardouslocationsaredesignedandselected byacompetentpersonorunderthedirectsupervisionofsuchacompetent person. (2) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoprevent personsfrombeinginjuredinanyhazardouslocationasaresultoffire, explosionortheignitionofgas,dust,mistorvapour.Suchmeasuresmust ensurethat
(a) allhazardouslocationsareidentified,clearlymarkedandrecorded onaplanorregister,whichmustbekeptupdatedandreadily availableatthemine (b) onlyexplosion protectedapparatusandsystemscertifiedforuseina hazardouslocationinaccordancewiththeSouthAfricanNational StandardARP0108:2005,Regulatoryrequirementsforexplosion protectedapparatus,areusedinanyhazardouslocation (c) theselectionofexplosionprotectedapparatususedinanyhazardous locationisdoneinaccordancewithSANS10108:2005The classificationofhazardouslocationsandtheselectionofapparatus foruseinsuchlocations.Thenormativereferencesaslistedin SANS10108arenotapplicabletotheemployer (d) theinstallation,inspectionandmaintenanceofexplosionprotected apparatususedinahazardouslocationiscarriedoutinaccordance withSANS1008612005Theinstallation,inspectionand maintenanceofequipmentusedinexplosiveatmospheresPart1: InstallationsincludingsurfaceinstallationsonminesandSANS 1008622004Theinstallation,inspectionandmaintenanceof equipmentusedinexplosiveatmospheresPart2:Electrical equipmentinstalledundergroundinminesasappropriate (e) anyrepair,overhaulormodificationtoanyexplosionprotected apparatususedinanyhazardouslocationdoesnotalteritsdesign characteristicsandiscarriedoutinaccordancewithSANS100863 2005.Theinstallation,inspectionandmaintenanceofequipment usedinexplosiveatmospheresPart3:Repairandoverhaulof apparatususedinexplosiveatmospheres (f) explosionprotectedapparatususedinanyhazardouslocationis installed,maintained,repaired,overhauled,inspectedandtestedby acompetentperson
(g) onlydoubleprotectedorintrinsicallysafetypeExiaexplosion protectedapparatusremainsenergizedwhereflammablegasis presentinconcentrationsinexcessof1.4%byvolumeintheair.All otherexplosionprotectedapparatusmustbedeenergizedat flammablegasconcentrationsinexcessof1.4%byvolumeinair (h) everybatteryoperatedselfpropelledmobilemachineusedinany hazardouslocationcomplieswithSANS1654:2005DCpowered machinesforuseinhazardousareasinmines (i) anytrailingcableusedinanyhazardouslocationis (aa) providedwithapilotcircuitofintrinsicallysafevoltageand currentwhichwillpreventpowerbeingsuppliedtothecable unlesstheearthconductoriscontinuous
(bb) providedwithameans(system)topreventarcingofpower contactsofanyplugusedinconjunctionwiththecablewhile suchplugisbeinginsertedorwithdrawn (cc) providedwithasupplyofelectricityofwhichtheearthfault currentislimitedtoavaluesothatthereisnosignificantrisk ofelectrocution (dd) individuallyscreenedonpolyphaseandcollectivelyscreened onsinglephasepowerconductorsand (ee) designedforbeingdraggedacrosstheground (j) measuresareinplacetoverify,asfarasreasonablypracticable,that electricalcircuitsandcomponentsofsuchcircuitsusedfor explosionprotectedapparatushavebeencorrectlydesigned, selected,installedandrepaired
(k) onlyinternalcompressionignitionenginesystemandmachinesthat complywiththeSouthAfricanNationalStandard.SANS86811 2005:Compressionignitionenginesystemsandmachinespowered bysuchenginesystems,foruseinminesandplantswithexplosive gasatmospheresorexplosivedustatmospheresorboth,Parts11 or12,whicheverisapplicable,areusedinahazardouslocation. (l) allcompressionignitionenginesusedinahazardouslocationhavea validInspection(IA)certificateforthecomponentsandthe completemachineandtestreportsissuedbyanaccreditedtesting laboratory(ATL)thatmustbeavailableatthemine
(m) whenacompressionignitionenginesystemhasanydefectwhich maycontaminatetheairandcauseasignificantrisktothesafetyor healthofpersons,theuseofsuchenginesystemisdiscontinued immediately (n) allmaintenanceandrepairstodieselpoweredequipmentis performedbyacompetentperson (o) noapparatus,componentormachinerymadeofalightmetalisused inahazardouslocationunlesssuchapparatus,componentor machineryis: (ff) coveredbyahousing,sheath,coverorcoating(excluding paint)thatwillpreventsuchignitionor (gg) contained,situatedorusedinsuchamannerthatdoesnot createasignificantriskofsuchignitionor
(hh) complieswithSouthAfricanNationalStandardSANS10012: 2004Theuseoflightmetalsinhazardouslocationsatmines. 10.2 WaterStorageandPumpingRegulations (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis injuredasaresultofthefailureofanydamwall,plugorbarricade keepingbackwaterundergroundduetoinappropriatedesign,sub standardconstruction,orinadequateinspectionandmaintenanceofsuch damwall,plugorbarricade. (2) Themeasurestobetakenbytheemployertocomplywithregulation 10.2(1)above,mustincludemeasurestoensurethat (a) anydamwall,plugorotherbarricadekeepingbackwater underground,wheretheproductofthecapacityincubicmetersand thehydraulicheadinmetersofthedamstoringwaterunderground andofwhichtheyformpart,exceeds50000,isdesignedbyand 1 constructedunderthesupervisionofacompetentperson (b) anydamwall,plugorbarricadecontemplatedinsubregulation(a) 2 aboveismaintainedbyacompetentperson (c) anydamwall,plugorotherbarricadekeepingbackwater underground,wheretheproductofthecapacityincubicmetersand thehydraulicheadinmetersofthedamstoringwaterunderground andofwhichtheyformpart,doesnotexceed50000,isdesigned, constructed,inspectedandmaintainedunderthesupervisionofa 2 competentperson and (d) alldesigncalculationsanddrawingsofdamwalls,plugsand barricadesandmineplansindicating theexactpositionofsuchdam walls,plugsandbarricadesarestoredsafelyforthelifeofsuchdam walls,plugsandbarricadesandarereadilyavailable. (3) Theemployermust: (a) takereasonablypracticablemeasurestopreventpersonsfrombeing injuredbytheunintentionalreleaseofwaterandhydraulicpressure fromanydamstoringwaterundergroundand (b) prepareandimplementaproceduretopreventinjurytopersons involvedwiththeinstallation,construction,inspection,testingand maintenanceofthefollowinghydraulicpressuresystems (i) highpressurewaterjettingsystems
(ii) shafthighpressurecementcolumns (iii) shaftwaterandsludgecolumns
(iv) damwaterandsludgesystems (v) mineresiduedischargepumps (vi) hydraulicwateraccumulatorsystems (vii) highpressurepumpinginstallationsor (viii) backfillcolumnsandassociatedequipment. 10.3 DrawPoints,TippingPoints,RockPassesandBoxFronts Definitions Forpurposesofregulation10.3,unlessthecontextindicatesotherwise boxfrontmeansastructureinstalledatanopeningofarockpasstocontrol theflowofrock,andincludesbulkheads,chutes,platforms,control mechanisms,cylindersandsimilaraccessories drawpointmeansapointwhererockisloadedoutorallowedtoflowout fromanexcavation rockmeansanymineral,oreandwasteinsolidformandcoal rockpassmeansanyinclinedexcavationinwhichanyrockistransportedby theforceofgravityand tippingpointmeanstheupperinletintoarockpass. (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat: (a) thedesigns,andanymodificationtheretothatcanchangethedesign criteria,ofstructuresfordrawpoints,tippingpoints,rockpassesand boxfrontsarerecordedandapprovedinwritingbyacompetent personand (b) theapproveddesignsandrecordsofapprovalarekeptreadily availableatthemineforthelifeofsuchinstallation. (2) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat: (a) acompetentpersoninwritingcertifiesthattheconstruction, installationandmodificationofdrawpoints,tippingpoints,rock passesandboxfrontstructureshavebeendoneinaccordancewith theirdesigncriteriabeforetheyareusedand
(b) thewrittencertificationscontemplatedinregulation10.3(2)(a)are keptreadilyavailableatthemineforthelifeoftheparticular structure. (3) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat writtenproceduresarepreparedandimplementedfor: (a) theremovalofstructuresfordrawpoints,tippingpointsandbox fronts (b) personsenteringarockpasswhileitcontainswater,mud,rockora combinationthereof (c) clearingblockedrockpassesand (d) thelockout,maintenanceandrehabilitationofdrawpoints,tipping points,rockpassesandboxfronts.
[Chapter10reinsertedbyGNR94/2008]
EditorsNote:ReinsertionofRegulation10.1and10.2byGNR94/2008under investigation.DepartmentofMineralsandEnergynotified.Awaitingcorrection notice/clarification. CHAPTER11 OCCUPATIONALHEALTH 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.1 Appealregardingfindingofunfitnesstoperformwork AnnualMedicalReport Exitcertificate Noise Asbestosdust Coaldust Crystallinesilicadust Appealregardingfindingofunfitnesstoperformwork Anappealundersection20(1)mustbelodgedwiththeMedicalInspector (a) within30daysofadecisionorfindingthatanemployeeisunfitto performanyparticularcategoryofwork (b) within90daysofthedateofissueofanexitmedicalcertificateor (c) withinsuchperiodastheMedicalInspectormayallowongoodcause shown.
[Reg.11.1insertedbyGNR721/99]
11.2
AnnualMedicalReport
Theannualmedicalreportcontemplatedin section16(1)mustincludedetails regardingatleastthefollowing: (a) (i)Nameof mine. (ii) Name,addressandtelephonenumberoftheoccupationalmedical practitionerresponsibleforcompilingtheannualmedicalreport. (b) Typeofmine.Commodityorcommoditiesbeingmined. (c) Totalnumberofemployees(includingcontractworkers)whowere subjecttomedicalsurveillanceintermsofsection13 duringthereporting periodandthetotalnumberofhoursworkedbythoseemployees. (d) Thenumberofinitial,periodicalandexitexaminationsconductedaspart ofthemedicalsurveillancesystem. (e) Ananalysisoftheemployeeshealthbasedontheemployeesrecordsof medicalsurveillance,withoutdisclosingthenamesoftheemployees. (f) Commentsonthefuturedirectionofthemedicalsurveillancesystem.
(g) Thenumberofemployeescertifiedforcompensationforoccupational diseases.

11.3
Exitcertificate Theexitcertificatecontemplatedin section17mustincludedetailsregardingat leastthefollowing: (a) Particularsofmine: (i) Nameofmine.
(ii) Typeofmine.Commodityorcommoditiesbeingmined. (iii) Postaladdress. (iv) Telephonenumber. (v) Faxnumber. (vi) Nameofoccupationalmedicalpractitionerresponsiblefor producingtheexitcertificates[Section17(4)]. (b) Particularsofemployee: (i) Name.
(ii) Dateofbirth. (iii) Anyoneofthefollowingnumbers:Identitynumber,theDepartment ofMineralandEnergy(DME)number,industrynumber,company number,orMedicalBureauforOccupationalDiseases(MBOD) number. (iv) Dateofinitialmedicalexamination. (v) Labourhistory,specifyingoccupations,periodsineach,occupation and,ifavailable,thenumberofshiftsworkedineachoccupation.
[Subpara.(v)correctedbyGNR303/2000]
(c) Exitmedicalsummary: (i) Dateoflastmedicalexamination.
(ii) Clinicalcommentsonchestxray(CXR). (iii) InternationalLabourOrganization(ILO)classificationsofthechest xray(CXR),ifapplicable. (iv) Lungfunctiontesting: ForcedExpiratoryVolumein1second(FEV1): Actualandpredictedpercentages. ForcedVitalCapacity(FVC): Actualandpredictedpercentages. RatioofForcedExpiratoryVolumein1second (FEV1)/ForcedVitalCapacity(FVC)expressedasa percentage.
(v) Audiometry(hearinglossaverageindecibles(dB)at0.5,1,2,3 kilohertz(kHz). (vi) Otherbiologicalmonitoring bytheemployeroftheemployee,and ifso,commentsontheresults. (vii) Thesignificanthazards/riskstheemployeewasexposedto,suchas dust,noise,radiation,chemicalorother. (viii) Occupationaldiseases,pastorpresent,includingseverity. (ix) Summaryofwhetheranycompensationhasbeenreceivedorifa claimforcompensationhasbeensubmitted.
(x) Nameandsignatureofoccupationalhealthpractitionercompleting theexitcertificateifsuchcertificateisnotcompletedbythe occupationalmedicalpractitionerresponsibleforproducingtheexit certificate. (xi) Signatureofemployeeanddateofreceiptbyemployeeofacopy of theexitcertificate.

11.4
Noise (1) SystemofMedicalSurveillance Theemployermustestablishandmaintainasystemof medical surveillance,ascontemplatedin section13,ofall employeesinany workingplace wheretheequivalent,continuousAweightedsound pressurelevel,normalisedtoaneighthourworkingdayorafortyhour workingweek,isequaltoorexceeds85dB(A). (2) TypesofAudiograms Thesystemofmedicalsurveillancecontemplatedinregulation11.4(1) mustconsistofabaselineaudiogram,periodicaudiogramsandanexit audiogram. (3) Acompetentpersonmustperformallaudiograms. (4) BaselineAudiogram Abaselineaudiogram mustberecordedbeforean employeecommences employmentorwithin30daysofcommencementofemploymentinany workingplace contemplatedinregulation11.4(1). (5) Testingforthebaselineaudiogrammustnotbedonewithin16hours fromwhenan employeehasbeenexposedtoanenvironmentinwhichthe noiselevelwasequaltoorexceeded85dB(A).Theuseofhearing protectiondevicestoeffectthisattenuationwillnotbeacceptable. (6) Thebaseline audiogram isthebetteroftheemployeestwo audiograms performedonthesamedayandthatdonotdifferfromeachotherbymore than10dBforanyofthefollowingmeasuredtestfrequencies,i.e. 0.5,1,2,3,and4kilohertz(kHz). (7) Ifitisimpossibletoobtaintwoaudiogramsthatcomplywiththe requirementsofregulation11.4(6),theemployees mustbereferredtoa competentpersontoestablishbaselinehearinglevelsinaccordancewith regulation11.4(6). (8) Ifitisimpossibleforthecompetentpersontoestablishbaselinehearing levelsascontemplatedinregulation11.4(7),thecompetentpersonmay
establishbaselinehearinglevelsbyusingothertechniques,suchasspeech receptionthresholds. (9) PeriodicAudiograms Theemployermustensurethataperiodicaudiogram isobtainedatleast annuallyforall employeessubjecttomedicalsurveillanceintermsof regulation11.4(1). (10) Theperiodicaudiogram contemplatedinregulation11.4(9)mustbe performedatleast16hoursafteranyexposureoftheemployeestoanoise levelequaltoorexceeding85dB(A.)Useofappropriatehearing protectiondevicestoreduceexposurewillbeacceptable. (11) ExitAudiogram Inadditiontotheexitmedicalexaminationforthepurposesofsection17, theemployermustarrangean audiogram forevery employeessubjectto medicalsurveillanceintermsofregulation11.4(1)andwhois permanentlytransferredtoaworkingplaceinrespectofwhich medical surveillanceisnotrequiredunderregulation11.4(1). (12) An audiogram conductedwithintheprecedingsixmonthsmaybeusedas anexitaudiogramforpurposesof section17 orregulation11.4(11).
REGULATIONSFORMEDICALSURVEILLANCEFORASBESTOSDUST EXPOSURE 11.5 Asbestosdust (1) SystemofMedicalSurveillance Theemployermustestablishandmaintainasystemofmedical surveillanceascontemplatedin section13,forallemployeeswhoperform workinanyworkingplacewhereexposuretoasbestosdustoccursin excessof50%oftheOELforasbestosdustassetoutinSchedule 22.9(2)(a)and(b). (2) TypesofExaminationstobePerformed Thesystemofmedicalsurveillancecontemplatedinregulation11.5(1) mustconsistofaninitialexamination,periodicexaminationsandanexit examination. (3) InitialExamination Theemployermustensurethataninitialexaminationisperformedbefore anemployeecommencesemployment,orwithin30daysof
commencementofemployment,inanyworkingplacecontemplatedin regulation11.5(1).Theinitialexaminationmustconsistof: (a) thecompletionofanappropriaterespiratoryquestionnaireaimedat establishingtheemployeesmedicalprofile,includingcurrentand pastcardiorespiratoryproblemsandanoccupationalhistory detailingpossibleexposuretoasbestosdust. (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,including: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(ii) alungfunctiontest. (4) PeriodicExaminations Theemployermustensurethatthefollowingperiodicexaminationsare conductedonallemployeesrequiredtoundergomedicalsurveillancein ternsofregulation11.5(1): (a) acardiorespiratoryexamination,includingalungfunctiontest,but excludingachestxray,oneyearaftertheinitialexamination contemplatedinregulation11.5(3)andthereafter (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,atthreeyearlyintervals,which includes: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(ii) alungfunctiontest. (5) ExitExamination Inadditiontotheexitmedicalexaminationforthepurposesofsection 17, theemployermustarrangeacardiorespiratoryexaminationforevery employeesubjecttomedicalsurveillanceintermsofregulation11.5(1) andwhoispermanentlytransferredtoaworkingplaceinrespectofwhich medicalsurveillanceisnotrequired underregulation11.5(1). (6) Afullsizechestxrayconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmay beusedastheexit,chestxrayforthepurposesof section17and regulation11.5(5). (7) Alungfunctiontestconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmay beusedasthelungfunctiontestforthepurposesof section17and regulation11.5(5).
REGULATIONSFORMEDICALSURVEILLANCEFORCOALDUST EXPOSURE 11.6 Coaldust (1) SystemofMedicalSurveillance (a) Theemployermustestablishandmaintaina,systemofmedical surveillanceascontemplatedin section13,forallemployeeswho performworkinanyworkingplacewhereexposuretocoaldust occursinexcessof50%oftheOELforcoaldustwithlessthan5% crystallinesilicacontentassetoutinSchedule22.9(2)(a)and(b). (b) Ifthecystallinesilicacontentofthecoaldustis5%ormore,the employermustestablishandmaintainasystemofmedical surveillanceascontemplatedinregulations11.7(1)to11.7(7): (2) TypesofExaminationstobePerformed Thesystemofmedicalsurveillancecontemplatedinregulation11.6(1)(a) mustconsistofaninitialexamination,periodicexaminationsandanexit examination. (3) InitialExamination Theemployermustensurethataninitialexaminationisperformedbefore anemployeecommencesemployment,orwithin30daysof commencementofemployment,inanyworkingplacecontemplatedin regulation11.6(1)(a).Theinitialexaminationmustconsistof: (a) thecompletionofanappropriaterespiratoryquestionnaireaimedat establishingtheemployeesmedicalprofile,includingcurrentand pastcardiorespiratoryproblemsandanoccupationalhistory detailingpossibleexposuretocoaldust. (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,including: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(ii) alungfunctiontest. (4) PeriodicExaminations Theemployermustensurethatthefollowingperiodicexaminationsare conductedonallemployeesrequiredtoundergomedicalsurveillancein termsofregulation11.6(1)(a): (a) acardiorespiratoryexamination,includingalungfunctiontest,but excludingachestxray,oneyearaftertheinitialexamination contemplatedinregulation11.6(3)andthereafter
(b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,atthreeyearlyintervals,which includes: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(ii) alungfunctiontest. (5) ExitExamination Inaddition totheexitmedicalexaminationforthepurposesofsection17, theemployermustarrangeacardiorespiratoryexaminationforevery employeesubjecttomedicalsurveillanceintermsofregulation11.6(1)(a) andwhoispermanentlytransferredtoaworkingplaceinrespectofwhich medicalsurveillanceisnotrequiredunderregulation11.6(1)(a). (6) Afullsizechestxrayconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmay beusedastheexitchestxrayforthepurposesof section17 and regulation11.6(5). (7) Alungfunctiontestconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmay beusedasthelungfunctiontestforthepurposesof section17and regulation11.6(5).
REGULATIONSFORMEDICALSURVEILLANCEFORSILICADUST EXPOSURE 11.7 Crystallinesilicadust (1) SystemofMedicalSurveillance Theemployermustestablishandmaintainasystemofmedical surveillanceascontemplatedin section13,forallemployeeswhoperform workinanyworkingplacewhereexposuretocrystallinesilicadustoccurs inexcessof10%oftheOELforcrystallinesilicadustassetoutin Schedule22.9(2)(a)and(b). (2) TypesofExaminationstobePerformed Thesystemofmedicalsurveillancecontemplatedinregulation11.7(1) mustconsistofaninitialexamination,periodicexaminationsandanexit examination. (3) InitialExamination Theemployermustensurethataninitialexaminationisperformedbefore anemployeecommencesemployment,orwithin30daysof commencementofemployment,inanyworkingplacecontemplatedin regulation11.7(1)Theinitialexaminationmustconsistof:
(a) thecompletionofanappropriaterespiratoryquestionnaireaimedat establishingtheemployeesmedicalprofile,includingcurrentand pastcardiorespiratoryproblemsandanoccupationalhistory detailingpossibleexposuretosilicadust. (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,including: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(ii) alungfunctiontest. (4) PeriodicExaminations Theemployermustensurethatthefollowingperiodicexaminationsare conductedonallemployeesrequiredtoundergomedicalsurveillancein termsofregulation11.7(1): (a) acardiorespiratoryexamination,includingalungfunctiontest,but excludingachestxray,oneyearaftertheinitialexamination contemplatedinregulation11.7(3)andthereafter (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,atthreeyearlyintervals,which includes: (i) afullsizechestxrayand
(iii) alungfunctiontest. (5) ExitExamination Inadditiontotheexitmedicalexaminationforthepurposesofsection17, theemployermustarrangeacardiorespiratoryexaminationforevery employeesubjecttomedicalsurveillanceintermsofregulation11.7(1) andwhoispermanentlytransferredtoaworkingplaceinrespectofwhich medicalsurveillanceisnotrequiredunderregulation11.7(1). (6) Afullsizechestxrayconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmay beusedastheexitchestxrayforthepurposesof section17 and regulation11.7(5). (7) Alungfunctiontestconductedwithintheprecedingtwelvemonthsmaybe usedasthelungfunctiontestforthepurposesof section17 andregulation 11.7(5).
CHAPTER12 OFFSHOREINSTALLATIONS
Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER13 OUTLETS,LADDERWAYSANDTRAVELLINGWAYS 13.1 Outlets (1) Theemployermustpreventemployeesfrombeingtrappedinany undergroundexcavationbyprovidingwheneverpracticable,fromevery undergroundworkingplace,twoexits,eachofwhichisconnectedto separatemeansofegresstothesurface. (2) Whereitisnotpracticabletoprovidetwoexitsascontemplatedin regulation13.1(1)above,theemployermustimplementotherreasonably practicablemeasures,determinedbytheminesriskassessment,to preventemployeesfrombeingtrappedinanyundergroundexcavation.
[Subreg.(2)amendedbyGNR90/2008]
(3) Exceptinthecaseofemergencynopersonmayenterorleavethe undergroundworkingsofamineexceptbymeansofingressoregress especiallyprovidedorsetapartforthatpurposebytheemployerunless suchpersonisauthorisedtodosobytheemployer. (4) ThefollowingregulationspromulgatedunderMineralsAct,1991(Act No.50of1991)inforceintermsofitem4ofSchedule4oftheAct,are herebyrepealed Chapter6 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.2.5 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.2.1 6.3.2.6 6.3.2.7 6.3.2.8 6.3.2.12 6.3.3.1 6.3.3.2 6.3.3.3 6.3.3.4 6.3.3.5 6.3.3.6 Chapter16 16.98 16.98.1 16.98.2 16.98.3 16.98.4 16.98.5 16.99 16.100 16.101 16.102 16.103 16.103.1 16.103.2 16.104 Chapter19 19.1 19.2.1 19.2.2 19.3.1 19.3.2 19.3.3 19.3.4 19.4 19.5 19.6
6.9 6.11
[Subreg.(4)substitutedbyGNR90/2008] [Chapter13addedbyGNR1224/2005]
CHAPTER14 PROTECTIONOFTHESURFACEANDTHEWORKINGS FALLOFGROUNDREGULATIONS 14.1 Enteringofworkingplaces 14.2 14.3 14(4) 14(5) 14(6) 14(7) 14.1 Enteringofworkingplaces Ateveryundergroundminewhereariskofrockbursts,rockfallsorrooffalls exists,andateveryotherminewhereasignificantriskofrockbursts,rockfalls orrooffallsexists,theemployer (1) maynotpermitanyperson,otherthanthosepersonsexaminingand makingsafe,toenteranyofthefollowingareasatthemineuntilsuch areasaredeclaredsafebycompetentpersons: (a) theareabetweenthefaceandthenearestlineofpermanentsupport and (b) accessways,travellingwaysorplaceswherepersonsneedtotravel orwork (2) mustensurethattheexaminationsforpurposesofregulation14.1(1)are carriedoutasoftenasmayberequired,intermsoftheminesrisk assessment,tomaintainasafeworkingenvironment (3) mustensurethatarecordofdeclarationscontemplatedinregulations 14.1(1)and14.1(5)iskeptfora periodofatleastthreemonths (4) mustensurethatwhereareascontemplatedinregulation14.1(1)havenot beenexamined,madeanddeclaredsafe,personsarepreventedfrom inadvertentlyenteringsuchareas (5) mustensure,ifatanytimeaworking placeorpartthereofbecomesunsafe duringashift,thatallpersons,otherthanthoseexaminingandmaking safe,areremovedfromsuchunsafeareaandarenotpermittedtoreturn theretountildeclaredsafebyacompetentperson.
(6) mustensurethataquality,assurancesystemisinplace,whichensures thatthesupportunitsusedatthemineprovidetherequiredperformance characteristicsfortheloadingconditionsexpected (7) mustensurethatonlycompetentpersonsinstall,maintainandremoveany supportunit (8) mustensurethattheinputofacompetentpersonisproperlyandtimeously consideredandintegratedintominedesign,planningandoperations. 14.2 Noperson,otherthanthosepersonsexaminingandmakingsafe,mayenterany oftheareascontemplatedinregulation14.1(1)untilsuchareashavebeen declaredsafeascontemplatedinregulations14.1(1)and14.1(5). 14.3 ThefollowingregulationsmadeundertheMineralsAct,1991(Act50of1991) inforceintermsofSchedule4of theMineHealthandSafetyAct,1996(Act29 of1996)areherebyrepealed 7.1 7.2.2 7.4.5 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.5 8.1.6 8.2 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.4.2(a),(b)and(d) 8.4.3 8.4.4.1 8.4.4.2 8.4.4.3 8.4.5 8.8 8.9.1,8.9.2 8.9.6 8.10.11
14(4) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurewheretheconditionat anyworkingplaceposeormightposeasignificantrisktothehealthandsafety ofpersonsresultingfromaningressofwaterorotherfluidmateriallikelyto causedrowning,asphyxiation,inundation,physicalimpact,chemicalexposure or beingtrapped,thatallworkingplacesareadequatelyprotectedagainstsuch ingressofwaterorotherfluidmaterial.

14(5) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis endangeredbyanysignificantriskssuchasfalling,drowning,slipping, asphyxiationorbeingstruckbyrockorothermaterialassociatedwith subsidencesorcavitiesbroughtaboutbyminingoperations.

14(6) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis endangeredbyanysignificantriskssuchasthecollapseofsurfacebuildingsand structuresthereonassociatedwithstructuralfailureasaresultoftheremovalof anytypeofsupportprovidedfortheprotection ofthesurfaceofamineor structuresorobjectsthereon.

14(7) ThefollowingregulationsmadeundertheMineralsAct,1991(Act5rof1991), inforceintermsofSchedule4oftheMineHealthandSafetyAct,1996(Act29 of1996)areherebyrepealed: 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.5 5.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.7 5.10
[Subreg.(7)addedbyGNR1323/2004] [Chapter14insertedbyGNR959/2002andamendedbyGNR1323/2004]
CHAPTER15 QUALIFICATIONSANDCOMPETENCIES Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER16 RESCUE,FIRSTAIDANDEMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSAND RESPONSE 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 ReporttoEmployerRelatingtoExplosions,FiresandFlooding IssuingofSelfContainedSelfRescuers NoDefectiveSelfContainedSelfRescuerisIssued MonitoringProgramme EmergencyPreparednessandResponseDefinitions
16.1
ReporttoEmployerRelatingtoExplosions,FiresandFlooding (1) Theemployermustensurethatacompetentpersonreportstothe employer,atappropriateintervalsdeterminedinaccordancewiththe minesriskassessment,ontheadequacyofescapeandrescueprocedures atthemine relatingtoexplosions,firesandflooding.

16.2
IssuingofSelfContainedSelfRescuers (1) CoalMines
Theemployerofeverycoalminemustensurethatnopersongoes undergroundattheminewithout abodywornselfcontainedselfrescuer, whichcomplieswiththeSouthAfricanBureauofStandardsspecification SAGS1737. (2) MinesotherthanCoalMines Ifatany mineotherthanacoal mine,therisk assessmentintermsof section11showsthatthereisasignificantriskthatemployeesmaybe exposedtoirrespirableatmospheresatanyareaatthemine,theemployer mustensurethatnopersongoesintosuchareawithoutabodywornself containedselfrescuer,whichcomplieswiththeSouthAfrican Bureauof StandardsspecificationSABS1737. (3) SoleAllocationofaSelfContainedSelfRescuer Anybodywornselfcontainedselfrescuersuppliedtoany employee employedinafulltimecapacityatthemine,intermsofsubregulations 16.2(1)and16.2(2),mustbeallocatedtotheemployeeforthatemployees soleuseforthedurationofthedeploymentofthatselfcontainedself rescueratthemine oruntilthatselfcontainedselfrescuerbecomes defectiveandtheemployeeisissuedwithanotherselfcontainedself rescuerasrequiredbytheseregulation s.
[Reg.16.2insertedbyGNR569/2002w.e.f.1/9/2002]
16.3
NoDefectiveSelfContainedSelfRescuerisIssued (1) Employertoensurenodefectiveselfcontainedselfrescuerisissued Theemployermustensurethatnodefectiveselfcontainedselfrescueris issuedforusetoany employeeatamine.

16.4
MonitoringProgramme (1) AnnualtestingofaSelfContainedSelfRescuer Theemployermustannuallyhavearepresentativesampleoftheself containedselfrescuersattheminetestedbyanorganisationaccreditedto dosointermsoftheSouthAfricanNationalAccreditationSystemfor assessmentofthestructuralintegrityandfunctionalperformance. Suchrepresentativesamplemustnotbelessthan1%oftheselfcontained selfrescuersatthemineandmustberepresentativeoftheageand deploymentoftheselfcontainedselfrescuers. (2) Recordkeeping Theemployermustkeepthefollowinginformation,onselfcontainedself rescuersatthe mine,coveringthepreceding24months:
(a) totalnumberandmakesofselfcontainedselfrescuersinserviceat themine (b) numberandmakeofselfcontainedselfrescuerspurchasedbythe mineinthatperiod (c) numberandmakeofselfcontainedselfrescuerswithdrawnfrom usebythemineinthatperiod (d) thenumberofshiftsworkedperday(1,2or3) (e) numberofselfcontainedselfrescuersindailyuse(averageforeach month) (f) numberof employeesunderground(averagepershift):
(g) numberofspareselfcontainedselfrescuersavailable(averageper month) (h) atabulationofthetypeofdefectsfound (i) (j) numberofselfcontainedselfrescuersrepaired/refurbishedand numberofselfcontainedselfrescuerstestedintermsof regulation 16.4(1).
16.5
EmergencyPreparednessandResponseDefinitions Forpurposesofregulation16.5,unlessthecontextindicatesotherwise emergencymeansasituation,eventorsetofcircumstancesataminethat couldthreatenthehealthorsafetyofpersonsatoroffthemine,andwhich requiresimmediateremedialaction,suchastheevacuation,rescue orrecovery ofpersons,topreventseriousinjuryorharm,orfurtherseriousinjuryorharm, topersons breathingapparatusmeansanapparatus,whichrenderstheuser independentfrombreathingfromtheatmosphereforaminimumoftwo(2) hours. (1) Theemployerateveryundergroundminemust (a) provideandmaintain,readilyavailableatthemine,minerescue teams,consistingofatleastfivecompetentpersons,perminerescue team,inthefollowingminimumproportionsdeterminedbythe maximumnumberofpersonswhocouldbeundergroundatanyone time
(i)
wheretherecouldbebetween100and1100persons underground,atleast1minerescueteam
(ii) wheretherecouldbebetween1101and3600persons undergroundatleast2minerescueteams (iii) wheretherecouldbebetween3601and8100persons undergroundatleast3minerescueteamsand (iv) wheretherecouldbemorethan8100personsundergroundat least3minerescueteamsandatleast1additionalminerescue teamforevery additional6300personswhocouldbe underground
Sidenote:ReferenceismadetotheGuidelinfortheCompilationofaCodeofPracticeonEmergency PreparednessandResponse.Reference16/3/2/1A5,asissuedbytheChiefInspectorof Mines,intermsofsection9.2oftheMineHealthandSafetyAct.
(b) havereadilyavailable,atthemineforusebytherescueteam memberscontemplatedinregulation16.5(1)(a),sufficientbreathing apparatusthatmayberequiredinanyemergencyandwhich breathingapparatusmustcontinuallycomplywithSANS 50145:1997/EN145:1997RespiratoryprotectivedevicesSelf containedclosedcircuitbreathingapparatus Compressedoxygen orcompressedoxygennitrogentypeRequirements,testing, marking (c) enterintoacontractwithaminesrescueserviceproviderto coordinateandfacilitatetheprovisionofminesrescueteamsand otherservices,relatingtoanemergency,onacooperativebasisand (d) immediatelynotifysuchminesrescueserviceprovidershouldany emergencyoccurattheminethatmayrequiretheuseofrescueteam members,contemplatedin16.5(1)(a),ortheuseoftheservicesof suchminesrescueserviceprovider. (2) Forthepurposesofregulation16.5(1)(c)and(d),aminesrescueservice providermust (a) beanorganisation/institutionwhichhaspersonnelwithspecialist knowledgeandexperienceinminesrescueandemergenciesand whichhasaccesstorescueequipmentandtrainingfacilities, includingfacilitiesforHeatToleranceTesting,WorkloadTesting andSimulatedTraining (b) renderanemergencyrescueserviceonacooperativebasis (c) provideminesrescueserviceswithemphasisonmobilisationof minerescueteams,quantityoraccesstorescueteams,emergency communication,additionalemergencyresources,backupfacilities andtransport
(d) ensurethatanybreathingapparatusthatmaybeusedbyminerescue teamscontinuallycomplieswithSANS50145:1997/EN145:1997 RespiratoryprotectivedevicesSelfcontainedclosedcircuit breathingapparatus Compressedoxygenorcompressedoxygen nitrogentypeRequirements,testing,marking (e) ensurethattheirpersonneliscompetenttocheckandmaintainany rescueequipmentusedbyitinaccordancewiththeOriginal EquipmentManufacturersspecifications (f) testandmaintainthefunctionalperformanceofanyotherrescue equipmentusedbyitinaccordancewiththeOriginalEquipment Manufacturersspecificationsand
(g) ensurethattherescueteammembersusedby themtoprovidemines rescueservicesmeetthequalificationrequirementsasprescribedin Chapter22. (3) Everyminesrescueserviceprovider,referredtoinregulation16.5(2), must (a) keeparegisterofallpersonswhohavebeenfoundcompetentto practiceasarescueteammemberbythatminesrescueservice provider (b) implementandmaintainasystemtoissuelicencestopracticeto personscontemplatedin16.5(3)(a)andwhomeetsuchcriteriaas determinedbytherescueserviceprovider,whichcriteriamust includeatleastthefollowing (i) thepersonhasnotattainedtheageof46years
(ii) thepersonhasbeendeclaredmedicallyfitintermsofthe requirementsoftheminesCodeofPracticeonMinimum StandardsofFitnesstoPerformWorkattheMineasmaybe amendedfromtimetotime,preparedinaccordancewiththe: GuidelinefortheCompilationofaMandatoryCodeof PracticeonMinimumStandardsofFitnesstoPerformWorkat aMine (iii) thepersonhasundergoneandpassedtheHeatToleranceTest, conductedintermsofChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica ResearchOrganizationResearchReportNo.29/87Aguide totheselectionandclassificationofrescuebrigadesmenon thebasisofHeattolerance,initiallyandthereafteratintervals notexceeding24months (iv) thepersonhasundergonerefreshertrainingsessionsas determinedbytheminesrescueserviceprovideratintervalsof
notmorethan3months.Atleast2ofthesetrainingsper annummustbeinamineorsimulatedmine,inanatmosphere filledwithsmoke,whilstusingabreathingapparatusand (v) thepersonhasundergoneandpassedtheWorkLoadTest, conductedintermsoftheChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica SandTSCircularNo.39/93dated5April1993,initiallyand thereafteratintervalsnotexceeding12months. (c) monitorcompliancebypersons,issuedwithalicencetopracticeby it,withtherequirementscontemplatedinregulation16.5(3)(b)and suspendorrevokeanysuchlicenceifthepersonnolongermeets anyofthoserequirements,andreissuealicencewhentheperson againmeetstherequirements. (4) Wheneveranemergencyoccursataminethatrequiresthedeploymentof minerescueteams,theemployerandanyminesrescueserviceprovider notifiedintermsofregulation16.5(1)(d)andwhoseassistancehasbeen requested,musttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethattherequiredmine rescueteamsaredeployedassoonaspossible. (5) Noemployerorminesrescueserviceprovidermayallowanyrescueteam membercontemplatedinregulation16.5(1)(a)tobedeployedasa memberofaminerescueteamduringanemergencyunlesssuchrescue teammemberisinpossessionofavalidlicencetopractice,as contemplatedinregulation16.5(3)andhaspassedapreoperational medicalexamination,determinedbytheminesrescueserviceprovider,to ensurethattherescueteammemberismedicallyfitatthetimetobeso deployed.
CHAPTER17 SURVEYING,MAPPINGANDMINEPLANS (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) Definitions
(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32) (33) 17. (1) Definitions InthisChapter,unlessthecontextindicatesotherwise beddedmineraldepositmeansanyreef,coalseam,lode,mineralbedor fissure,whichoccursconformably withinitscountryrockandisnotofa massivenature chartdatummeanstheheightreferencingdatumasdeterminedbythe HydrographeroftheSouthAfricanNavy competentpersonmeans: (a) inthecaseofanundergroundmineoranopencastminewhere blastingtakesplace,apersoninpossessionofaMineSurveyors CertificateofCompetencyissuedbytheDepartmentofMinerals andEnergyor apersoninpossessionofatleastaLevel6qualificationinmine surveyingandmappingregisteredon theNationalQualifications Frameworkandwhichqualificationincludesappropriateand relevantlegalknowledge (b) inthecaseofanopencastminewhereblastingdoesnottakeplace,a personinpossessionofaMineSurveyorsCertificateof CompetencyissuedbytheDepartmentofMineralsandEnergyor apersonwhohaspassedtheexaminationforlegalknowledgeasis requiredfortheDepartmentsMineSurveyorsCertificateof Competencyandwhoisinpossessionofeither:
(i)
anadvancedCertificateinMineSurveyingissuedbythe ChamberofMinesofSouthAfricaandwhohasatleastthree (3)yearspracticalexperienceinminesurveyingor
(ii) NationalDiplomainMineSurveyingissuedbyatertiary institutionaccreditedbytheDepartmentofEducationor apersoninpossessionofatleastaLevel5qualificationinmine surveyingandmappingregisteredontheNationalQualifications Frameworkandwhichqualificationincludesappropriateand relevantlegalknowledge (c) inthecaseofminingatsea,apersoninpossessionofaMine SurveyorsCertificateofCompetencyrelatedtoseaminingissued bytheDepartmentofMineralsandEnergyor apersonwhohaspassedtheexaminationforlegalknowledgeas requiredfortheDepartmentsMineSurveyorsCertificateof Competencyandwhoisinthepossessionofeither: (i) aNationalDiplomainHydrographicSurveyingissuedbya tertiaryinstitutionaccreditedbytheDepartmentofEducation or
(ii) anequivalentqualificationinhydrographicsurveying recognizedbytheCouncilforProfessionalandTechnical SurveyorsofSouthAfricaor apersoninpossessionofatleastaLevel5qualificationin hydrographicsurveyingregisteredontheNationalQualifications Frameworkandwhichqualificationincludesappropriateand relevantlegalknowledge. fixedpositionmeansanypointotherthanasurveystationwhichis fixedwithintherelevantaccuracyrequirementsfortheclassofsurvey concerned,andwhichisusedforthepurposeoflocatingdetailstobe shownon plans fluidmaterialmeansanysubstance,excludinggas,thathasapotential toflow,includingwater,slimesandmud hazardousservicemeansanyobject,structureorinstallationrendering aservicewithapotentialrisktohealthorsafety plan(s)meansanyplan,sectionorprojectionrequiredtobeprepared bytheseregulations reservemeansanypieceoflandoverwhichaservitudeisregisteredor reservedforpossibleregistrationofaservitudeinrespectofroads, railways,powerlines,pipelines,conveyorlines,canals,etc.
restrictedareameansanyareawhereminingisrestricteddueto significantrisk riskassessmentmeansthehazardidentificationandriskassessment requiredintermsofsection11oftheAct safetypillarmeanseveryportionofareef,mineraldepositorground leftinsituforthesupportandprotectionofthesurface,objectsthereonor undergroundworkings seameanstheseaasdefinedintheSeaShoresAct,ActNo.21of1935 surveypointmeansanyeasilyidentifiablepointlocatedbylocalised surveying,otherthanasurveystation surveystation meansanypointthathasbeensurveyedwithinthe prescribedstandardsofaccuracyand workingsmeansanyexcavationmadeorbeingmadeforthepurposeof searchingfororwinningmineralsorforanypurposeconnectedtherewith. GENERALREQUIREMENTSATSEAANDONLAND ResponsibilityforSurveying,MappingandMinePlans (2) Theemployermustengagetheparttimeorfulltimeservicesofa competentpersontobeinchargeofsurveying,mappingandmineplans atthemine,andiftheservicesofmorethanonecompetentpersonare engaged,ensurethattheirfunctionsdonotoverlap. (3) Nopersonmaywithholdfromtheemployeranysurveyrecordsor plans preparedintermsoftheseregulations. (4) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensure,inallsurveying andmappingdoneandallplanspreparedforpurposesoftheseregulations bythecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation17(2),that UnitsofMeasure (a) allunitsofmeasureconformtothemetricsystem,exceptangular measurementswhichmustconformtothesexagesimalsystem SurveySystem (b) allminesurveysconformtotheNationalControlSurveySystemas determinedbytheChiefDirector:SurveysandMappingas contemplatedintheLandSurveyAct,ActNo.8of1997.The projectionoriginmayhoweverbechangedtoreducethenumerical valuesoftheco ordinates.Survey systemsestablishedonamine
priorto1January1999mayberetainedprovidedthatatabulation ofthecoordinatesofatleast3(three)surveystations,inboththe existingandthenationalcontrolsurveysystem,areshownonevery sheetcomprisingaplan DatumPlane (c) elevationsdeterminedaboveandbelowgroundonaminerefer tomean sealevel,basedontheSouthAfricanLandLevelling DatumasdeterminedbytheChiefDirector:SurveysandMapping ascontemplatedintheLandSurveyAct,ActNo.8of1997.Inthe caseofprospectingandminingatsea,allelevationsdeterminedand soundingstakenmustrefertochartdatum
ChartDatum (d) elevationsdeterminedatseaforalloffshoreminesurveyingand mappingmustrefertochartdatum unlessotherwisespecifiedby theChiefInspectorofMines.Therelationshipofchartdatumtothe SouthAfricanLandLevellingDatummustbenotedinthetitle blockofallplans ofprospectingandminingoperations ColoursandSignConventions (e) allplansconformtotheconventionalsignsandcoloursprovidedby theDirector:MineSurveyingand BackupofElectronicInformation (f) ifsurveyrecordsrequiredintermsoftheseregulationsarekept electronically,theyareadequatelybackedup. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS Responsibilitiesregardingsafetyprecautions (5) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatthecompetent person referredtoinregulation17(2)isatalltimesawareof (a) workingswhicharebeingadvanced
(b) surfacestructuresorobjectswhichmaybeaffectedbymining (c) workings beingabandonedorcloseddown,inordertoallowthe finalsurveyingthereof (d) facesof workings beingadvancedwithin50(fifty)metresorany lesserdistancedeterminedby riskassessmentfromanyexcavation, mining,restrictedareaoranyplacewherethereis,orislikelytobe,
adangerousaccumulationof fluidmaterial,noxiousorflammable gasand (e) safetypillarsthatarebeing,orhavebeen,removed. (6) Theemployermustensurethat (a) nominingoperationsarecarriedoutunderorwithinahorizontal distanceof100(onehundred)metresfrombuildings,roads, railways,reserves,mineboundaries,anystructurewhatsoeveror anysurface,whichitmaybenecessarytoprotect,unlessashorter distancehasbeendeterminedsafeby riskassessmentandall restrictionsandconditionsdeterminedintermsoftherisk assessmentarecompliedwith (b) wheregroundmovement,asaresultofminingoperations,poses significantrisk,aneffectivegroundmovementmonitoringsystemis inplace. (7) Nopersonmayerectorconstructanybuildings,roads,railways,orany structurewithinahorizontaldistanceof100metresfromtheworkings of amine,orsuchlesserdistanceandatsuchpositionsandsubjecttosuch restrictionsandconditions,determinedby (a) riskassessmentor
(b) theChiefInspectorofMines. (8) Theperson(s)responsibleforactivitiesintermsofregulations17(6)(a) and17(7)(a)must (a) inthecaseofanemployer,providetheChiefInspectorofMines withthedistanceandaccompanyingrestrictionsandconditionsfor comment,priortocommencementofsuchactivity (b) inthecaseofotherpersons,providetheChiefInspector ofMines withthedistanceandaccompanyingrestrictionsandconditionsfor approval,priortocommencementofsuchactivity. (9) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethattherelevant surveyrecordsandplansresultingfromconditionsdescribedinregulation 17(5)(a)to17(5)(e)areupdatedbythecompetentpersonreferredtoin regulation17(2)atintervalsnotexceeding3(three)months. BoundaryPillars (10) Theemployermustensurethatontheinsideofeverymineboundary, continuouspillarsareleftstanding(insitu)thewidthofwhich,measured horizontallyandatrightanglestotheboundaryline,mustnotbelessthan
(a) forundergroundcoalmines,15(fifteen)metres (b) forallothermines,9(nine)metres. (11) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnoboundary pillarsareworkedorcutthroughunlesswrittenpermissionhasbeen obtainedfromallrelevantadjacentemployersandthePrincipalInspector ofMines. (12) Intheabsenceofanyadjacentemployer,permissionneedonlybe obtainedfromthePrincipalInspectorofMinestoworkorcutthrough suchboundarypillars. CheckSurvey (13) ShouldtheDirector:MineSurveyingbeoftheviewthattheremaybe errorsinanysurveyor plansconstructedtherefromorwheretheydonot conformtothestandardsofaccuracyrequiredbytheseregulations,such Directormaycauseachecksurveytobecarriedout.Thecostofsuch checksurveymustbebornebytheemployerifitisprovedthatthereare errorsinanysurveyor plansconstructedtherefrom,orthattheydonot conformtothestandardsofaccuracyrequiredbytheseregulations. SURVEYPRACTICEONLAND(SURFACEANDUNDERGROUND)AND ATSEA (14) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatinall surveyingandmappingdoneandallplanspreparedforpurposesofthese regulationsbythecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation17(2): SurveyStations (a) sufficientsurveystationsareestablished,sothatallsurfaceobjects andall workingscanbeaccuratelysurveyed.Eachsurveystation mustbeclearlymarkedwithauniquenumberandrecordedina register StandardsofAccuracy:SurfaceandUnderground (b) theminimumstandardofaccuracyandclassofsurveyforthefixing of surveystations onbothhorizontalandverticalplanesarein accordancewiththefollowingformula: S A=0,015+ 30000 whereSisthedistanceinmetresbetweentheknownandthe unknown surveystationprovidedthatinthecaseofatraverse,after
achecksurveyhasbeencompleted,theerrorindirectionofaline betweenanytwoconsecutivesurveystationsmustnotexceed2 (two)minutesofarc,providedthatthehorizontalandvertical displacementbetweenthemeasuredpositionandfinalpositionofa surveystationdoesnotexceed0,1(zerocommaone)metres (i) theallowableerrorforaPrimarySurvey(ClassA)isnot greaterthanAmetres.PrimarySurveymeansanysurvey carriedoutforthepurposeoffixingshaftpositions,shaft stations,undergroundconnections,upgradingofsecondary surveystoprimarysurveysandestablishingprimarysurface surveycontrol
(ii) theallowableerrorforaSecondarySurvey(ClassB)isnot greaterthan1,5Ametres.SecondarySurveymeansanysurvey carriedoutforthepurposeoffixingmainoraccess development,mineboundariesandestablishingsecondary surfacesurveycontrol (iii) theallowableerrorforaTertiarySurvey(ClassC)isnot greaterthan3Ametres.TertiarySurvey includessurvey stationsestablishedfromsecondary surveystationsfor localisedsurveypurposes (iv) theallowableerrorforaLocalisedSurveyisnotgreaterthan 0,2(zerocommatwo)metresinadditiontotheallowableerror atthenearestsurveystation.LocalisedSurveymeans measurementstakenfromasurveynetworktolocatesurface orundergroundworkings,structuresandfeatures.This includesnormaltapetriangulationformonthend measurements,plugging,offsettingandtacheometricwork AccurateRepresentationonPlan (v) errorsinrepresentationon plandonotexceed0,1%(zero commaonepercent)ofthedenominatorofthescaleofthe plan,inadditiontotheallowablesurveyerroratthenearest surveystation orfixedposition.Wherethesurveyingcannot beaccuratelydoneduetosignificantrisks,theestimated positionofaffectedworkings orobjectsmustbeindicatedby brokenlines.Anexplanatorynotemustbewrittengiving reasonswhyaccuratemeasurementscouldnotbemade StandardsofAccuracyatSea (c) allfixedpositions determinedatseaforthepurposeoflocating detailtobeshownon plans,areverifiedtowithinahorizontal accuracyof30(thirty)metres.Indeterminingbathymetricdata, soundingsbasedon chartdatummustbeestablishedtowithin0,30 (zerocommathreezero)metresforwaterdepthsof0,0(zero)to30
(thirty)metresandtowithin1%(onepercent)ofwaterdepthsof30 (thirty)metresandmore DetailsrequiredonPlans (d) thefollowingdetailisdepictedonallplanswhereapplicable (i) dateofmeasurementof workings
(ii) surfacecontours (iii) planesofsectionsorplanesof plans (iv) asubjectheadingindicatingthenameofthemineandthe nameoftheplan (v) nameandsignatureofthe competentpersonreferredtoin regulation17(2)againstrelevantdateofupdating (vi) identificationnumberallottedbyauthorities (vii) thesurveysystemandcoordinatesoforiginused (viii) anorthpoint (ix) thescaleofthe plan (x) alegendillustratingcoloursandconventionalsignsnot providedforbytheDirector:MineSurveying (xi) coordinatelinessufficientinnumberforthescaleoftheplan tobeverified (xii) inthecaseofminingatsea,thecentrepositionofthesheet mustbeindicatedingeographiccoordinates(longitudeand latitude) MaterialandSizeofthePlans (e) allplansaredrawnondurabletransparentdraughtingmaterialon sheetsofasizenotgreaterthanA0asdefinedbytheInternational OrganisationforStandardisation.TheDirector:MineSurveying mayrequestinthecaseof plans producedbymeansofcomputer aideddraughting(CAD),thatsuch plansbeproducedonsuitable draughtingmaterial ScaleofPlans Land (f) allplansaredrawntoascaleof1:1500inthecaseofacoalmine, and1:1000inthecaseofanyothermine
ScaleofPlans Sea (g) inthecaseofminingatsea,thegeneral planreferredtoin regulation17(27)isdrawntoalegiblescale PlanstobeKeptUptoDate (h) plansareatalltimescorrecttowithin12(twelve)months,except forthe plansshowingtheworkingswhichmustatalltimesbe correcttowithin3(three)months.Inthecaseofoffshore prospectingandmining,plansmustatalltimesbecorrecttowithin 6(six)months InventoryofPlans (i) inventoryofall plansandallcopiescalledforintermsofregulation 17(28)iskept,showingthefollowingdetails (A) nameofthemine (B) nameandnumberofthe plan (C) dateofthelastupdatingoftheplanandthenameofthe competentpersonreferredtoinregulation17(2) (D) relevantdetailswhereaplanhasbeensupersededand SupersededPlans (j) whenaplanorsheetissupersededbyanotherplanorsheet,theold andthenewplanarereferencedaccordingly. MINEPLANS (15) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatthecompetent person referredtoinregulation17(2)constructsaccurateplans,as contemplatedinregulations17(16)to17(27),whicharereadilyavailable totheemployer.Such plansmustcoveratleastall restrictedareasandthe areaswherethesurfaceinfrastructureor workings occur. IndexKeyPlan (16) Alegibleindexkey plan,showingtheareascoveredbytherelevantplan sheets,themineboundariesandthefarmnamesandboundarieswithin andadjacenttothemine,orthisdetailmaybeshownonevery plansheet asaninsetkey plandrawntoalegiblescale. SurfacePlan
(17) Aplan ofthesurfaceshowingtheboundariesoftheminingarea,names ofadjacentminingareas,theprimarysurfacesurveystations,outcrops anddipsofthemineraldeposits,perimetersofallsurfacemining,shafts, openings,rescueboreholes,subsidenceorcavities,areasofrestricted miningaffectingthesurface,any hazardousserviceswhetheronsurface orburiedandeverysurfaceobject,structureor reservewhichrequires protectionagainstmining. SurfaceContourPlan (18) Asurfacecontour planshowingrelevantmineandfarm boundaries, originalsurfacecontours,boreholesandwatercourses. MineVentilationandRescuePlan (19) Ateveryundergroundmine,aventilationandrescue plan ofthe workings,takingintoconsiderationtherequirementsofregulation17(23), drawntoalegiblescaledepictingtheventilationdistricts,thedirectionof aircurrents,thequantityofaircirculatinginsuchventilationdistrictand thepositionofeachfan,door,regulator,crossing,stoppingandtelephone, thepositionofeachrefugebay,ropeaidedornormalescaperoute,safe place,firstaidroom,mainwatervalve,firefightingequipmentsiteand anyareasealedoffforfireorspontaneouscombustion. (a) Asquaregrid,letteredhorizontallyandnumberedvertically,drawn toasuitablescalemustbeshownontheplan contemplatedin regulation17(19). (b) Anupdatedhardcopyoftheplancontemplatedinregulation17(19) mustbeimmediatelyavailableatthemineforrescueoperation purposes.Inthecaseofacoalmine,anupdatedhardcopymustbe submittedtothePrincipalInspectorofMinesatintervalsnot exceeding3(three)months. RehabilitationPlan (20) Arehabilitation planshowingthefinalsurfacecontoursandestablished watercourses. MineResidueDepositPlans (21) Separate plansandsectionsofmineresiduedepositscontaining fluid material. GeologicalPlan (22) Aplan,drawntoalegiblescale,depictinggeologicalfeaturesthatcould affectmining,orthesefeaturesmaybeshownontheplan(s)referredtoin regulation17(23).
PlansoftheWorkings (23) Plansoftheworkingsshowingthefollowing:boundariesofthemining areanamesofadjacentminingareasoutlinesanddipsoftheworkings heightsrepresentativeof workings,surveystationsrelevantsurvey pointsareasinwhichmininghasbeenrestrictedorprohibiteddams explosivesmagazineslinesindicatingtheplanesofsectionsfaultsdykes andwaterplugs. (a) Inthecaseofundergroundmines: (i) Wherea beddedmineraldeposithasanaverageinclinationto thehorizontalofmorethan60(sixtydegrees),a plan showingtheprojectionoftheworkings ontoaverticalplane paralleltotheaveragestrike.
(ii) Wheremultiplebeddedmineraldepositsoverlieeachother, theworkingsthereofmustbeshownonseparate plans. (iii) Whereamassiveorirregularorebodyisworked,levelplans andverticalsectionsthroughthe workingsmustbekept. (b) Inthecaseofsurfacemines: (i) Wherebeddedmineraldepositsareworkedbysurfacemining methods,theremustbeshownonthesurface plan sufficient dataregardingthethicknessandelevationofeverymineral depositworkedinasuitablegridpattern.Asanalternativeto thegridpatterndata,verticalsectionsmaybekept,thelinesof whichmustbeindicatedonthesurfaceplan.
(ii) wheremassiveorirregularmineraldepositsareworked,level plans orverticalsectionsoracompositeplan showingallthe benchoutlines,mustbekept.

[Subpara.(ii)correctedbyGNR89/2008]
LevelPlansandVerticalSections (24) Levelplansmustshowtheoutlineofall workings atsuitablychosen elevations.Inthecaseofundergroundmines,thedetailrequiredin regulation17(23)mustbeshown. (25) Verticalsectionsmustbedrawnthroughtheworkingsshownontheplans contemplatedinregulations17(23)(a)(iii)and17(23)(b)toshowthe appropriatedetailrequiredforlevel plans. GeneralPlan MiningonLand (26) Ageneralplanmustbeconstructed,showingthedetailrequiredin regulations17(17),17(18)and17(23)onone plan insteadofonthree
separate plans,orageneralsurfaceplanshowingthedetailrequiredin regulations17(17)and17(18)ononeplaninsteadofontwoseparate plans. GeneralPlan MiningatSea (27) Ageneralplanmustbeconstructedshowingtheboundariesofthemining area,thenamesofadjacentminingareasandthelocalityof semipermanentproductionrigsandplatforms. Departmentalcopiesofplans (28) TheemployermustprovidethePrincipalInspectorofMinesannually withupdatedcopiesoftheplans.Inthecaseofcomputeraided draughting(CAD),legibleplansinbookform(approximatelyA3size)or acopyoftheindexkey plan referredtoinregulation17(16),indicating additionallytheoutlinesoftheworkingsaswellasthesurface infrastructure,andacopyofthebackupreferredtoinregulation17(4)(f) mustbeprovided. UnsatisfactoryPlans (29) Whereplansaredeficient,theDirector:MineSurveyingmayhavethe minesurveyedandnewplans preparedattheexpenseoftheemployer. PlansConfidential (30) ThePrincipalInspectorofMinesandtheDirector:MineSurveyingmust keepinformationcontainedinany plan confidentialandmayonlyrelease suchinformationinaccordancewiththePromotionofAccessto InformationAct(Act2of2000). MINECLOSURE PlansbroughtUptoDate (31) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethat,beforeamine isabandoned,closedorrenderedinaccessible,theplansanddepartmental copiesthereofreferredtoinregulation17(28)arebroughtuptodateby thecompetentperson referredtoinregulation17(2)andthattheDirector: MineSurveyingisnotifiedtoinspectsuch plansforapproval. PlansandBookstobeHandedIn (32) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatupdatedhard copiesoftheplans,copiesreferredtoinregulation17(28)andinventories thereofondurabledraughtingmaterial,togetherwiththesurveystation registerarehandedinattheofficeoftheDirector:MineSurveying, followingtheinspectionandapprovalofthe plans ascontemplatedin regulation17(31).
Certificateofcompliance (33) TheDirector:MineSurveyingmustissueacertificateofcompliancewith therequirementsofregulations17(31)and17(32)totheemployerwithin 60(sixty)calendardaysofcomplianceinrespectofthesaidregulations.

CHAPTER18 TRIPARTITEINSTITUTIONS 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.1 Nominationofmemberstorepresentemployeesandowners Appointmentofmembersrepresentingemployees Appointmentofmembersrepresentingowners AppointmentofmembersrepresentingdepartmentsofState Termofofficeofmembers Fillingofcasualvacancies Publicationofnamesofmembers Nominationofmemberstorepresentemployeesandowners (1) Nominationsfortheappointmentofmembersofeverytripartiteinstitution areinvitedbynoticeintheGazettefrom (a) everyregisteredtradeunionwithemployeesasmembersto representemployeesand
(b) everyemployersorganisationwithownersasmemberstorepresent owners. (2) Everynominationmustbesubmittedinwritingwithin30daysofthe noticereferredtoinsubregulation(1)andmustcontain (a) thename,addressandashortcurriculumvitaeofthenominee (b) thetripartiteinstitutionforwhichthepersonisnominated (c) ifsubmittedby (i) aregisteredtradeunion,astatementofthenumberof employeeswhoaremembersoftheunionor
(ii) anemployersorganisation,astatementofthenumberof employeesemployedbythemembersoftheorganisationand (d) anyotherinformationordocumentationrequiredinthenotice. (3) Anyregisteredtradeunionoremployersorganisationthathassubmitted anominationmust,within15daysofreceivingarequestfromthe
Minister,providesuchfurtherinformationordocumentationasthe Ministermayreasonablyrequestregardingsuchnomination,includingbut notlimitedtoinformationordocumentationnecessarytoverifya statementcontemplatedinsubregulation(2). (4) Thenominationperiodreferredtoinsubregulation(2)maybeextended. 18.2 Appointmentofmembersrepresentingemployees TheMinistermustappointpersons,nominatedunderregulation18.1(2)to representemployeesasmembersoftripartiteinstitutionssothat (a) themembersareallnominatedbyagreementbetweenregisteredtrade unionsrepresentingatleast75%ofemployeesbelongingtosuchtrade unionsintheminingindustryor (b) failingagreementintermsofparagraph(a) (i) atleasthalfthemembersarepersonsnominatedbyaregistered tradeunionorunionsrepresentingthemajorityofemployees belongingtoregisteredtradeunionsintheminingindustryand
(ii) therestarepersonsnominatedbyregisteredtradeunionswith membersemployedintheminingindustryandappointedin accordancewiththesignificanceintheminingindustryofthetrade unionsconcerned. 18.3 Appointmentofmembersrepresentingowners The Minister must appoint persons, nominated under regulation 18.1 (2) to representownersintheminingindustry,asmembersoftripartiteinstitutionsso that (a) themembersareallnominatedbyagreementbetweenemployers organisationswhosemembersemployatleast75%ofemployeesinthe miningindustryor (b) failingagreementintermsof paragraph(a) (i) atleasthalfthemembersarepersonsnominatedbyanemployers organisationororganisationswhosemembersemploythemajority oftheemployeesintheminingindustryand
(ii) therestarepersonsnominatedbyemployersorganisationsand appointedinaccordancewiththesignificanceintheminingindustry oftheorganisationsconcerned. 18.4 AppointmentofmembersrepresentingdepartmentsofState
The Minister, after consulting the Chief Inspector, must appoint the members representingdepartmentsoftheStateoneverytripartiteinstitution. 18.5 Termofofficeofmembers (1) Amemberofatripartiteinstitutionisappointedforaperiodofthree years. (2) Despitesubregulation(1),apersonappointedtoreplaceamemberofa tripartiteinstitutionwhohasvacatedofficebeforetheexpiryofsuch memberstermofoffice,isappointedfortheremainderofthatmembers termofoffice. (3) Everymemberofatripartiteinstitutioniseligibleforreappointmentafter theexpiryofsuchmemberstermofoffice. (4) Ifforanyreasonapersontoreplaceamemberofatripartiteinstitutionis notappointedattheexpiryoftheperiodofofficeofsuchmember,the Ministermayextendtheperiodofofficeofsuchmemberforaperiodnot exceedingsixmonths. 18.6 Fillingofcasualvacancies (1) Ifamembervacatesofficeintermsoftheconstitutionofthetripartite institutionbeforetheexpiryofsuchmemberstermsofoffice,subjectto subregulation(2) (a) thepartythatnominatedthememberisinvitedtonominatea replacementand (b) theMinistermustappointthepersonnominatedasamemberofthe tripartiteinstitutionconcerned. (2) Ifthepartycontemplatedinsubregulation(1)(a) nolongersatisfiesthe representativerequirementsofregulation18.2or18.3 (a) nominationsofpersonstofillthevacancyareinvitedintermsof regulation18.1and (b) theMinistermustappointapersontofillthevacancyintermsof regulation18.2or18.3. (3) IfamemberrepresentingadepartmentoftheStateonatripartite institutionvacatesofficebeforetheexpiryofsuchmemberstermof office,apersonmustbeappointedtofillthevacancyintermsof regulation18.4. 18.7 Publicationofnamesofmembers
Thenamesofpersonsappointedintermsoftheseregulations,theirperiodof officeandthepartieswhotheyrepresentarepublishedbynoticeintheGazette. CHAPTER19 UNDERWATERMINING Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER20 DEFINITIONS 20.1 Intheseregulationsawordorphrasetowhichameaninghasbeenassignedin thisActhasthatmeaningand,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates Audiogrammeansachart,graphortableindicatingthehearingthreshold levelsofan individualasafunctionoffrequency(viz.0.5,1,2,3,4,6and8 kilohertz),asdeterminedduringameasurementofapersonshearingthreshold levelsbymeansofmonaural,puretone,airconductionthresholdtests
[DefinitionofAudiograminsertedbyGNR786/2002]
brakingsystemmeansadeviceorcombinationofdevicescapableof reducingthespeedofalocomotiveortraintoastandstillincludingemergency brake,parkbrakeandservicebrake

[DefinitionofbrakingsysteminsertedbyGNR583/2004]
Cardiorespiratoryexaminationmeansaclinicalexaminationofthecardio respiratorysystemincludingafullsizechestxrayandalungfunctiontest.
[DefinitionofcardiorespiratoryexaminationinsertedbyGNR1792/2003]
dynamictypetestmeansthetestconductedonatraintodeterminethe decelerationrateandbrakingefficiency
[DefinitionofdynamictypetestinsertedbyGNR583/2004]
Fullsizechestxraymeansachestxrayusingaphotographicplate measuring35cmx35cmor35cmx42cmorthedigitalequivalent
[DefinitionoffullsizechestxrayinsertedbyGNR1792/2003]
locomotivemeansaselfpropelledrailboundmachinewhichrequireseithera driverformanualoperationoranoperatorforautomaticoperation
[DefinitionoflocomotiveinsertedbyGNR583/2004]
Lungfunctiontestmeansthemeasurementoftheinspiredandexpired volumeofairbymeansofaspirometry
[DefinitionoflungfunctiontestinsertedbyGNR1792/2003]
Principal Inspector of Mines means the officer appointed by the Chief Inspector to be in charge of health and safety in any region established by GovernmentNoticeNo.R.92of15January1997and rollingstockmeansanyrailboundequipmentthatisnotselfpropelled
[DefinitionofrollingstockinsertedbyGNR583/2004]
statictestmeansthetestcarriedouttodeterminethecomplianceofthebrake holdingpowerofalocomotivebrakingsystemmeasuredagainstthedesign specificationoranappropriatesafetystandard

[DefinitionofstatictestinsertedbyGNR583/2004]
train meansoneormorelocomotivesandrollingstock,allattached.
[DefinitionoftraininsertedbyGNR583/2004]
tripartite institution means the Council and its permanent committees and theMiningQualificationsAuthority.
CHAPTER21 FORMS FormSAMRASS1(DME132) AccidentandDangerousOccurrenceReport FormSAMRASS2(DME200) InjuryReportForm FormSAMRASS3(DME136) RockburstandFallofGroundAccident FormSAMRASS4(DME201) 113DayInjuries FormSAMRASS5(DME133) Explosives FormSAMRASS6(DME134)Fire FormSAMRASS7(DME135) Subsidence(CoalMines) FormSAMRASS8(DME137) HeatStroke/HeatExhaustionQuestionnaire FormSAMRASS9(DME202) ReportonDateResumedWork ReportForm21.9(2)(a) AirbornePollutantsParticulatesPersonalExposure ReportForm ReportForm21.9(2)(b) GasesandVapoursPersonalExposureReportForm ReportForm21.9(2)(c) HeatStressExposureReportForm ReportForm21.9(2)(d) ColdStressExposureReportForm ReportForm21.9(2)(e) PersonalNoiseExposureReportForm
[Form 21.9(2)(e)addedbyGNR1226/2005]
ReportForm21.9(2((f) OperationsDetailsReportForm
[Form21.9(2)(f)addedbyGNR1226/2005] [Chapter21insertedbyGNR134/2001andamendedbyGNR904/2002andGNR1226/2005]
CHAPTER22 SCHEDULES COMPETENTPERSONFORPRIMARYBLASTING,SECONDARY BLASTING ANDBLASTINGASSISTANTS 22.4 22.8 22.9 22.10.2 22.10.3 EXPLOSIVES MachineryandEquipment OCCUPATIONALHYGIENE WaterStorageandPumping DrawPoints,TippingPoints,RockPassesandBoxFronts
22.14 22.15 22.4 EXPLOSIVES
22.4.1 (1) ForpurposesofRegulations4.4(1)and4.4(2),thecompetent personmusthavethe relevantcompetenciesasindicatedbelow 1. Undergroundhardrocktabularmine (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofavalidblastingcertificatefor scheduledminesissuedbytheDepartmentor Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor scheduledminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (c) Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedby theMQAforthispurpose. 2. Undergroundcoalmines (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificateforfiery minesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationforthetypeof miningtobeundertaken recognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificateforfiery minesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.
(c)
Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.
3.
Undergroundhardrockmassivemine (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor scheduledminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor scheduledminesissuedbytheDepartment,or. Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (c) Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.
4.
Quarriesotherthandimensionstonequarries (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (c) Blastingassistant
Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. 5. Openpit/stripmine (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment. Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (c) Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. 6. Dimensionstonequarries (a) Primaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (a) Secondaryblasting Apersoninpossessionofablastingcertificatefor opencastminesissuedbytheDepartment,or Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainsta qualificationrecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose. (b) Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.
[Reg.22.4
22.8
MachineryandEquipment
22.8.6 (4) Forpurposesofregulation8.6(4)thecompetentpersonmeansaperson whoisacertificatedelectricalormechanicalengineerorhasan appropriatequalificationregisteredontheNationalQualifications FrameworkandrecognisedbytheMiningQualificationsAuthorityfor thispurpose. 22.8.7 (2) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation8.7(2)meansapersonwho (i) isacertificatedelectricalormechanicalengineerorhasan appropriatequalificationregisteredontheNationalQualifications FrameworkandwhichisrecognizedbytheMQAforthispurpose
(ii) isfamiliarwiththetypeofrefrigerationandairconditioningplants usedatthemineinsofaritconcernsaspectsofsafety,construction, erection,operation,inspectionandtestingofsuchplants,and (iii) isfamiliarwithanyrelevantnationalorinternationalStandards, CodesofPracticeandspecificationsrelatedtothetypeof refrigeration,andairconditioningplantsusedatthemine.

[Reg.22.8insertedbyGN911/2006]
22.9 (2) OCCUPATIONALHYGIENE (a) OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURELIMITSFORAIRBORNE POLLUTANTS InthisSchedulethefollowingterms/abbreviationshavethe meaningsassetoutbelow. TERMS Asbestos meansanyofthefollowingminerals: Crocidolite, Amosite,Chrysotile,Fibrousactinolite,Fibrousanthophyllite, Fibroustremolite,andanymixturecontaininganyoftheseminerals. Occupationalexposurelimit (OEL)meansthetimeweighted averageconcentrationfora8hourworkdayanda40hourwork weektowhichnearlyallworkersmayberepeatedlyexposed withoutadversehealtheffects.
Occupationalexposurelimit Ceilinglimit(OEL C)means aninstantaneousvaluewhichmustneverbeexceededduringany partoftheworkingexposure. Occupationalexposurelimit Shorttermexposurelimit (OELSTEL)meansa15minuteTWAexposurewhich shouldnot beexceededatanytimeduringaworkdayevenifthe8hourTWA iswithintheOELTWA.ExposuresabovetheOELTWAuptothe STELshouldnotbelongerthan15minutesandshouldnotoccur morethanfourtimesperday.Thereshouldbeatleast60minutes betweensuccessiveexposuresinthisrange.Anaveragingperiod otherthan15minutesmayberecommendedwhenthisiswarranted byobservedbiologicaleffects. ForthosesubstancesforwhichnoOELSTELhavebeenspecified, excludingairborneparticulates,afigureofthreetimesthe occupationalexposurelimitistobeusedwhencontrollingshort termexcursionsinexposure. Respirableparticulatesmeanstherespirablefractionofairborne particulates. Inhalableparticulates meansairborneparticulatesascollected byapersonalgravimetricsamplerwithoutparticlesizeselection. ABBREVIATIONS CAS=ChemicalAbstractsServiceisanorganisationunderthe AmericanChemicalSociety.CASNumbersareusedtoidentify specificchemicalsormixtures. PPM=partspermillion
3 mg/m =milligramspercubicmetre
Sk =Skinabsorption Sen=Capableofcausingrespiratorysensitisation f/ml=fibrespermillilitre OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURELIMITSFORAIRBORNEPOLLUTANTS ClickheretoseeTable

[TablesubstitutedbyGNR989/2006]
(b) OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURELIMITSFORPHYSICAL AGENTS (i) NOISE
(1) NoiseExposure : 85dBLAeq,8h (2) PeakSoundLevel : 135dB(A) (ii) THERMALSTRESSES (1) WetBulb(C) : 32.5 (2) DryBulb(C) : 37 (3) MeanRadiantTemperature(C) (4) EquivalentChillTemperature(C) (c) POTABLEWATER (i) QUALITY ClickheretoseeTable : : 4 37
(ii) Macro,MicroDeterminantsandBacteriologicalLimits ClickheretoseeTable (iii) OtherConsituents Thewatershallnotcontainanyotherconstituentsinconcentrations, whichmayrenderitunsuitablefor useasdrinkingwater.

[Reg.22.9(2)insertedbyGNR904/2002andamendedbyGNR989/2006]
22.10.2
WaterStorageandPumping CompetentPerson1
1 Forpurposesofregulation10.2(2)(a)thecompetentperson meansa personwhoisregisteredasaprofessionalengineerwiththe EngineeringCouncilofSouthAfricaandiscompetentinthedesign ofundergrounddamwalls,plugsandbarricades.
(2) (a)
(b) CompetentPerson2
2 Forthepurposeofregulation10.2(2)(b)and(c)competentperson meansaperson who
(a) istheholderofaCertificateofCompetencyformechanicalor electricalengineeringissuedbytheChiefinspectorofMines andhasknowledgeandexperienceinthedesign,construction andmaintenanceofdamsandplugsor
(b) hasbeenassessedcompetentagainstaqualification recognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.

[Reg.22.10.2insertedbyGNR94/2008]
22.10.3
DrawPoints,TippingPoints,RockPassesandBoxFronts
(1) (a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation10.3(1)(a) meansapersonwhois registeredwiththeEngineeringCouncilofSouthAfricaasa professionalengineerorprofessionaltechnologistorwhohasbeen assessedcompetentagainstaqualificationrecognisedbytheMining QualificationAuthorityforthispurpose. (2) (a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation10.3(2)(a) meansapersonwhois theholderofaCertificateofCompetencyforMechanicalor ElectricalEngineers(MinesandWorks)issuedbytheDepartment orwhohasbeenassessedcompetentagainstaqualification recognised
22.14.1 (1) Forthepurposeofregulations14.1.1,14.1.5and14.1.7.acompetent personmeansapersonwho (a) isinpossessionofavalidcertificateofcompetency,recognisedfor thispurposebytheMiningQualificationsAuthorityor (b) hasbeenassessedcompetentagainstaunitstandard,skills programmeorqualification,recognisedforthispurposebythe MiningQualificationsAuthority.
[Subreg.(1)substitutedbyGNR886/2003andGN34/2007]
(7) .
[Subreg.(7)substitutedbyGNR886/2003anddeletedbyGN34/2007]
(8) ForpurposesofRegulation14.1(8)competentpersonmeansapersonwho isatleastinpossessionofeithertheChamberofMinesCertificatein RockMechanics(MetalliferousMines),ortheChamberofMines CertificateinRockMechanics(CoalMines),whicheverisappropriatefor thetypeofmineconcerned.

22.15 (5) (a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulations5.1(1) mustbeinpossessionof thefollowing
(i)
Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligations underground: (1) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica.
(ii) Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligationson surface: (1) IntermediateCertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl, issuedbytheChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica,andbe certifiedasanOccupationalHygienistbytheSouthern AfricanInstituteforOccupationalHygieneor (2) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica.
[Reg.22.15(5)insertedbyGNR904/2002]
(8)
(a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation8.2(6)mustbe inpossessionof thefollowing: (i) An ElectricalorMechanicalCertificateofCompetencyfor MinesandWorksissuedbytheChiefInspectorofMines
(ii) ABdegreeinElectricalorMechanicalEngineering.
(9)
(a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulations9.2(3)mustbe inpossessionof thefollowing (i) Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligations underground: (1) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica. (ii) Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligationson surface: (1) IntermediateCertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl, issuedbytheChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica,andbe certifiedasanOccupationalHygienistbytheSouthern AfricanInstituteforOccupationalHygiene (2) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica.
(11) (a) means: (i)
Competentpersonforpurposesofsubregulation11.4(3)
ApersonregisteredwiththeHealthProfessionsCouncilin anyofthefollowingthreecategories: (a) asanear,noseandthroatspecialist
(b) inspeechtherapyandaudiologyor (c) asanoccupationalmedicalpractitioneror
(ii) Apersonqualifiedinaudiometrictechniquesfroman institutionregisteredwiththerelevantEducationandTraining QualityAssurer(ETQA)registeredintermsoftheSouth AfricanQualificationsAuthorityAct(ActNo.58of1995. (b) Competentpersonforpurposesofsubregulations11.4(7) and 11.4(8)means (i) ApersonregisteredasanaudiologistwiththeHealth ProfessionsCouncil.
(16) (a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulations16.1(1)mustbe inpossessionof thefollowing (i) Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligations underground. (1) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica. (ii) Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligationson surface: (1) IntermediateCertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl, issuedbytheChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica,andbe certifiedasanOccupationalHygienistbytheSouthern AfricanInstituteforOccupationalHygiene (2) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica.
(16) (a) ForpurposesofRegulation16.5(1)(a),competentpersonmeans apersonwho (i) haspassedacourseoftrainingapprovedforthispurposeby theChiefInspector ofMines
OR (ii) hasbeenassessedandfoundcompetentagainstapplicableunit standards,skillsprogrammeand/oraqualificationrecognised forthispurposebytheMiningQualificationsAuthority (MQA).

[Reg.22.15(16)insertedbyGN86/2008]
EditorsNote:ReinsertionofRegulation22.15(16)(a)byGN86/2008under investigation.DepartmentofMineralsandEnergynotified.Awaitingcorrection notice/clarification. CHAPTER23 REPORTINGOFACCIDENTSANDDANGEROUSOCCURENCES

[HeadingsubstitutedbyGNR787/2002]
23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.1
Accidentstobereported
Dangerousoccurrencestobereported
Accidentstobereported The employer must report to the Principal Inspector of Mines in the manner prescribedinthischapteranyaccidentattheminethatresultsin: (a) thedeathofanyemployee (b) aninjury,toanyemployee,likelytobefatal (c) unconsciousness,incapacitationfromheatstrokeorheatexhaustion, oxygendeficiency,theinhalationoffumesorpoisonousgas,orelectric shockorelectricbumaccidentsoforbyanyemployeeandwhichisnot reportableintermsofparagraph(d). (d) aninjurywhicheitherincapacitatestheinjuredemployeefromperforming thatemployeesnormalorasimilaroccupationforaperiodtotaling14 daysormore,orwhichcausestheinjuredemployeetosufferthelossofa joint,orapartofajoint,orsustain apermanentdisability, (e) aninjury,otherthaninjuriesreferredtoinparagraph(d),which incapacitatestheinjuredemployeefromperformingthatemployees tiormalorasimilaroccupationonthenextcalendarday.
23.2 (1) Anaccidentreferredtoinparagraph(a),(b)or(c)ofregulation 23.1mustbereported
immediatelybythequickestmeansavailableandmustbeconfirmed withoutdelayon FormsSAMRASS1and2 prescribedinChapter21. (2) Anaccidentreferredtoinparagraph(d)ofregulation23.1must,afterthe accidentbecomesreportable,bereportedwithinthreedayson Forms SAMRASS1 and 2prescribedinChapter21. (3) TheForm SAMRASS9mustbesubmittedonamonthlybasisforall personsnothavingreturnedtoworkatthetimeofsubmitting SAMRASS 2 onamonthlybasis. (4) Anaccidentreferredtoinparagraph(e)ofregulation23.1mustbe reportedwithoutdelayonamonthlybasis,onFormSAMRASS4 prescribedinChapter21 23.3 (1) Wherethedeathofan employee,referredtoinregulation 23.1(a)isrelatedtoarockburst orfallofground,thedulycompletedForm SAMRASS3,prescribedin Chapter21,forsuchrockburstorfallofgroundmustbe forwarded bytheemployertothePrincipalInspectorofMineswithin14daysofsuch death. (2) Whenaninjuryresultsinthedeathoftheinjuredemployeeafterthereport intermsofregulation23.1(b),(c),(d)or(e)hasbeengivenorwhena slightinjury,whichwasnotreportable,resultsinthedeathoftheinjured employee,orwhengeneralsepsisortetanusdevelopsasaresultofan injury,theemployermustimmediatelyreportittothePrincipalInspectorof MinesandwithoutdelaysubmitamendedForm SAMRASS1 prescribed inChapter21. (3) Wheretheinjuryofapersonreferredtoinregulation23(1)ora dangerousoccurrencereferredtoinregulation23.4(o),isrelatedtothe useofexplosives,inadditiontoForm SAMRASS1,thedulycompleted FormSAMRASS5,prescribedinChapter21,mustbeforwardedbythe employertothePrincipalInspectorofMineswithin14daysofsuch occurrence. (4) Wheretheinjuryofapersonreferredtoinregulation23(1)ora dangerousoccurrencereferredtoinregulation23.4(f)isrelatedtofires, inadditiontoFormSAMRASS1,thedulycompletedForm SAMRASS 6,prescribedinChapter21,mustbeforwardedbytheemployertothe PrincipalInspectorofMineswithin14daysofsuchoccurrence. (5) Wheretheinjuryofapersonreferredtoinregulation23(1)ora dangerousoccurrencereferredtoin regulation23.4(b)isrelatedtoa subsidenceinacoalmine,inadditiontoForm SAMRASS1,theduly completedForm SAMRASS7,prescribedinChapter21,mustbe forwardedbytheemployer tothePrincipalInspectorofMineswithin 14daysofsuchoccurrence.
(6) Wheretheinjuryofapersonreferredtoinregulation23(1)isrelatedto heatstrokeorheatexhaustion,inadditiontoForm SAMRASS1,theduly completedForm SAMRASS8,prescribedinChapter21,mustbe forwardedbytheemployertothePrincipalInspectorofMineswithin14 daysofsuch occurrence. 23.4 Dangerousoccurrencestobereported The employer must report to the Principal Inspector of Mines in the manner prescribed in this Chapter any of the following dangerous occurrences at the
mine
(a) ROCKBURSTSANDFALLSOFGROUND An extensive rockburst or fall of ground causing the following damage underground (i) Atleast10linearmetresofworkingfacehasbeenseverelydamaged andchokedandwillrequirereestablishmentandresupporting,or beabandoned
2 (ii) Atleast25m ofworkingareahasbeenseverelydamagedand chokedrenderingsupportunitsineffectualandwillhavetobere establishedandresupportedorbeabandoned
(iii) Atleast10linearmetresofgullyhasbeenrestrictedwithrock clearlyrecently displacedfromthehangingwallandgully sidewalls (iv) Atleast10linearmetrescontinuousor30linearmetrescumulative ofaccesswaysoftunnelortravellingwayhasbeenseverely damagedandwillrequirerehabilitationorbeabandoned

2 3 (v) Atleast10m ofroofor5m ofrockhasbeendisplacedfromthe roofoftheminingcavityorexcavation 3 (vi) Atleast10m ofrockhasbeenfreshlydisplacedfrompillarsor tunnelsidewalls.
(b) CAVING Any unplanned or uncontrolled caving, side wall or slope failure or subsidence in the ground or workings, causing damage to the surface, whichmayposeasignificantrisktothesafetyofpersonsatamine. (c) FLOWOFWATER,BROKENROCK,MUDORSLIMES Anyunplannedoruncontrolledflowofwater,brokenrock,mudorslimes attheminewhichmayposeasignificantrisktothesafetyofpersons.
[Para.(c)substitutedbyGN783/2004]
(d) BREAKDOWNOFMAINVENTILATIONFAN Breakdownofanymainventilationfan. (e) POWERFAILURE Any power failure occurring in the underground workings of a mine, whichposesasignificantrisktothehealth,orsafetyofpersonsatamine. (f) FIRESANDEXPLOSIONS Any ignition or explosion of gas or dust, or any fire related to mining activities or any indication or recrudescence of fire or spontaneous combustionatorinamine. (g) FLAMMABLEGAS The presence of flammable gas exceeding one comma four parts per hundredbyvolumeinthegeneralatmosphereatamine,oranyportionof amine: (i) ifsuchflammablegasisdetectedforthefirsttimeor
(ii) thefirsttimesuchflammablegasisagaindetectedafternothaving beendetectedthereinforacontinuousperiodofthreemonths. (h) WINDINGPLANTS (i) Runningoutofcontrolofwindingengine,windingdrumor conveyance
(ii) Fractureorfailureofanyessentialpartofthewindingengine, fractureorfailureofanysafetydeviceusedinconnectionwiththe windingequipment (iii) Fracture,failureorseriousdistortionofwindingrope,fracture, failureorseriousdistortionofanyconnectionbetweenthewinding ropeandthedrumorbetweenthewindingropeandtheconveyance andanyotherloadsuspendedfromorattachedtosuchrope fracture,failureorfailureorseriousdistortionofanyconnection betweenconveyancesorbetweenaconveyanceandanysuspended orattachedload,fractureofguideropeoritsconnections,fracture ofbalanceortailropeoritsconnections
[Subpara.(iii)amendedbyGNR787/2002]
(iv) Fractureor failureofwindingorbalancesheavefractureorfailure ofanyessentialpartoftheheadgearorothersheavesupport
(v) Jammingoraccidentaloverturningofconveyanceconveyanceor itsloadfoulingshaftequipmentjammingofcrosshead (vi) Derailingofconveyance (vii) Conveyance,bridle,frameorcrossheadaccidentallyleavingguides (viii) Fractureorfailureofthebrakingsystemorofanycriticalparts thereof (ix) Failuretoactivatewhenrequiredofanysafetycatchesand/or arrestingdevicesoractivationofanysafetycatchesand/orarresting deviceswhennotrequired (x) Failuretoactivatewhenrequiredofanyoverwindingprevention deviceoractivationofsuchdevicewhennotrequired (xi) Anyoverwindoroverrunoftheconveyancetoanextentwhich mayhaveendangeredpersonsormayhavecauseddamagetothe windingequipment (xii) Failureofdepthindicator. (i) LIFTSANDELEVATORS (i) Fractureorfailureofanyessentialpartofthedrivingoroperating machinery,fractureorfailureofanysafetydeviceusedin connectionwithliftsorelevators.
(ii) Fractureordistortionoftheliftorelevatorrope,fractureorfailure ofattachmentsofsuchrope. (iii) Fractureorfailureofanysheaveoroftheshaftorshaftbearingof suchsheave. (iv) Jammingofcarorcounterpoise. (v) Fractureorfailureofbrakingsystemorofanycriticalparts thereof
(vi) Failuretoactivatewhenrequiredofanysafetycatchesand/or arrestingdevicesoractivationofanysafetycatchesand/orarresting deviceswhennotrequired. (j) OBJECTSFALLINGDOWNSHAFTS Anyobjectfallingdowntheshaftoranyotherincidentwhichnecessitates theinspectionoftheshaft. (k) EMERGENCYORRESCUEPROCEDURES
(i)
Anyfailureofbreathingapparatuswhilstdeployed.
(ii) Theuseofemergencyescapeapparatus,proceduresorrescue mechanisms,ortherescuefromentrapment,associatedwithmining orrelatedactivities,ofany employee. (l) SELFPROPELLEDMOBILEMACHINERY Anyselfpropelledmobilemachinerunningoutofcontrolwhichmay posesignificantrisktothesafetyofpersonsatamine. (m) BOILERSANDPRESSUREVESSELS Fracture or failure of any part of a boiler or safety device of a boiler or pressurevesselwhichmayhaveendangeredpersons. (n) CHAIRLIFTS (i) Fractureorfailureofanypartorsafetydeviceofachairlift installationwhichmayhaveendangeredpersonsormayhave causeddamagetosuchchairliftinstallation.
(ii) Fractureorfailure ofanyessentialpartofthedrivingmachinery. (iii) Fracturefailureorseriousdistortionofanyropeorchainforming partofachairliftinstallation. (o) EXPLOSIVES (i) Anyunauthorisedoraccidentalignitionordetonationof explosives.
(ii) Anyexposureofpersonstoblastingfumeswhichisnotreportable intermsofregulation23.1. (iii) Anydetonationofexplosiveswhichmayposeasignificantriskto thesafetyofpersons. 23.5 A dangerous occurrence referred to in regulation 23.4 must be reported immediately by the quickest means available and must be confirmed without delayonForm SAMRASS1 prescribedinChapter21. 23.6 Everyemployermustensurethatasystemisinplacewherebytheemployeris informed, as soon as is practicable after its occurrence, of any accident or dangerousoccurrence,whichisreportableintermsofthisChapter. 23.7 (i) particularsofall Everyemployermustkeepandmaintainarecordinwhichthe
accidentsanddangerousoccurrences,whicharerequiredtobereportedin termsofthisChapter,mustberecordedwithoutdelay. (ii) TherecordcontemplatedinRegulation23.7(i)inrespectofallaccidents ordangerousoccurrencesmustbekeptandmaintainedfortwoyearsfrom thetimethattheaccidentordangerousoccurrencebecomesreportable.

[Para.(iii)renumberedto(ii)byGNR787/2002] [Chapter23insertedbyGNR134/2001]

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MINEHEALTHANDSAFETYACT29OF1996

MINEHEALTHANDSAFETYREGULATIONS PublishedunderGovernmentNoticeR93in GovernmentGazette 17725of15January 1997andamendedby:

CHAPTER1 APPOINTMENTSANDADMINISTRATION 1.1 1.2 Prescribedperiodforrepresentations Prescribedperiodforpaymentoffine

(a) hand (b) registeredpostor (c) anyotherformofcommunicationagreedtobetweentheemployer andthePrincipalInspectorofMines.

CHAPTER2 DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER3 ELECTRICITY Regulationsnotyetpromulgated CHAPTER4 EXPLOSIVES

Onlypersonsauthorizedbytheemployertodosomay (a) gainaccesstoorattempttogainaccesstoexplosives (b) beinpossessionofexplosives,or (c) removeorattempttoremoveexplosivesfromamine.

(e) examinesforanddealswithmisfires,sockets,oldanddamaged explosivesinaccordancewithawrittenprocedurepreparedforthat purposebytheemployer (f) marksorindicatesshotholesfordrillingorsanctionsthedrillingof shotholesmarkedorindicatedbyanotherperson

(g) exercisescontroloveranymanufacturingatthemineofexplosives tobeusedforsuchblasting (h) theconnectingupofblastingroundsorcircuits (i) (j) chargesshotholeswithexplosivesorplacesexplosivechargesand initiatesblasting.

gasorcoaldustexplosion,isinitiated,unlesstheexplosivesarecontainedina shotholeandthattheportionoftheholebetweentheexplosivesandthecollar isonlyfilledwithsand,clayornonflammablematerials,providedthatfinecoal maynotbeusedforstemming.

(3) Theemployeratanymineatwhichafireoccursmust,assoonas practicable,notifytheemployerofanyothermineatwhichthespreadof suchfirecouldconstituteahazardshouldsuchfirenotbeimmediately extinguishable,oftheexistenceofthatfire

(4) Theemployermusttakereasonablypracticablemeasurestoensurethat anycoal,coaldebrisorbituminousrockisdepositedsothatitdoesnot poseasignificantrisktothehealthorsafetyofanyperson.

(6) AnnexA:AssessmentofCompliancewiththispartoftheSpecification containedinSouthAfricanNationalStandardSpecificationSANS1515 1:2006,Edition2.1shall,forthepurposeofregulation5.1(5),bedeemed tobenormative.

(ii) resignsasahealthandsafetyrepresentativeor (b) sorequiredinwritingonthegroundsthattherepresentativehasnot properlyperformedthefunctionsofahealthandsafety representativeby (i) atleast50%oftheemployeerepresentativesonthehealthand safetycommitteeor

(ii) resignsasfulltimehealthandsafetyrepresentativeor (b) sorequiredinwritingonthegroundsthattherepresentativehasnot properlyperformedthefunctionsofafulltimehealthandsafety representativeby (i) atleast50%oftheemployeerepresentativesonthehealthand safetycommitteeor

(ii) atleast50%oftheemployees. (3) Themanagermustwithin7daysfromthetimewhenahealthandsafety representativemustvacateofficeintermsofregulation6.12(1)or(2), terminatethehealthandsafetyrepresentativesappointmentandin writingnotifythehealthandsafetyrepresentativeofit.

(g) awrittenprocedureispreparedandimplementedfortheinstallation ofthewinchsystem,covering atleast (i) therequirementsofscraperandmonowinchfoundationsand installations

6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.2.1 6.2.2

16.98.5 16.99 16.100 16.101 16.102 16.103 16.103.1 16.103.2 16.104

19.3.3 19.3.4 19.4 19.5 19.6

RefrigerationandAirConditioningInstallations (1) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatall refrigerationorairconditioninginstallationsattheminecomplywiththe requirementsoftheSouthAfricanBureauofStandardsCodeofPractice SANS10147,Refrigeratingsystemsincludingplantsassociatedwithair

(k) startingdevicesaresoarrangedthatnoaccidentalstartingof machinerycantakeplaceand (l) allelectrical,pneumaticandhydraulicportableequipmentare operatedandmaintainedinasafeworkingorder

(c) allareaswheredieselfuelisstoredandwherefuellingiscarriedout areclearlymarkedandthatmeasuresareinplacetoprevent spillage,contaminationandfire,includingthat (i) dieselenginefuelisdeliveredundergroundinsuchawaythat nospillagetakesplaceduringdelivery

(b) thermalstress heat>25,0Cwetbulb and/or>32,0Cdrybulband/or >32,0Cmeanradiantemperature (c) cold<10Cequivalentchilltemperatureand noise 82dBLAeq,8h.

(a) forundergroundcoalminesanylocationwhere,undernormaloperating conditions,thereisacontinuouspresenceofflammablegas,measuredata concentrationof0,5%ormorebyvolumeinthegeneralbodyoftheair, including: (i) areturnairway,and

(ii) shafthighpressurecementcolumns (iii) shaftwaterandsludgecolumns

(g) Thenumberofemployeescertifiedforcompensationforoccupational diseases.

Exitcertificate Theexitcertificatecontemplatedin section17mustincludedetailsregardingat leastthefollowing: (a) Particularsofmine: (i) Nameofmine.

(c) Exitmedicalsummary: (i) Dateoflastmedicalexamination.

(x) Nameandsignatureofoccupationalhealthpractitionercompleting theexitcertificateifsuchcertificateisnotcompletedbythe occupationalmedicalpractitionerresponsibleforproducingtheexit certificate. (xi) Signatureofemployeeanddateofreceiptbyemployeeofacopy of theexitcertificate.

(b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,atthreeyearlyintervals,which includes: (i) afullsizechestxrayand

(a) thecompletionofanappropriaterespiratoryquestionnaireaimedat establishingtheemployeesmedicalprofile,includingcurrentand pastcardiorespiratoryproblemsandanoccupationalhistory detailingpossibleexposuretosilicadust. (b) acardiorespiratoryexamination,including: (i) afullsizechestxrayand

14(5) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis endangeredbyanysignificantriskssuchasfalling,drowning,slipping, asphyxiationorbeingstruckbyrockorothermaterialassociatedwith subsidencesorcavitiesbroughtaboutbyminingoperations.

14(6) Theemployermusttakereasonablemeasurestoensurethatnopersonis endangeredbyanysignificantriskssuchasthecollapseofsurfacebuildingsand structuresthereonassociatedwithstructuralfailureasaresultoftheremovalof anytypeofsupportprovidedfortheprotection ofthesurfaceofamineor structuresorobjectsthereon.

ReporttoEmployerRelatingtoExplosions,FiresandFlooding (1) Theemployermustensurethatacompetentpersonreportstothe employer,atappropriateintervalsdeterminedinaccordancewiththe minesriskassessment,ontheadequacyofescapeandrescueprocedures atthemine relatingtoexplosions,firesandflooding.

IssuingofSelfContainedSelfRescuers (1) CoalMines

NoDefectiveSelfContainedSelfRescuerisIssued (1) Employertoensurenodefectiveselfcontainedselfrescuerisissued Theemployermustensurethatnodefectiveselfcontainedselfrescueris issuedforusetoany employeeatamine.

anadvancedCertificateinMineSurveyingissuedbythe ChamberofMinesofSouthAfricaandwhohasatleastthree (3)yearspracticalexperienceinminesurveyingor

(thirty)metresandtowithin1%(onepercent)ofwaterdepthsof30 (thirty)metresandmore DetailsrequiredonPlans (d) thefollowingdetailisdepictedonallplanswhereapplicable (i) dateofmeasurementof workings

(ii) wheremassiveorirregularmineraldepositsareworked,level plans orverticalsectionsoracompositeplan showingallthe benchoutlines,mustbekept.

Certificateofcompliance (33) TheDirector:MineSurveyingmustissueacertificateofcompliancewith therequirementsofregulations17(31)and17(32)totheemployerwithin 60(sixty)calendardaysofcomplianceinrespectofthesaidregulations.

(ii) anemployersorganisation,astatementofthenumberof employeesemployedbythemembersoftheorganisationand (d) anyotherinformationordocumentationrequiredinthenotice. (3) Anyregisteredtradeunionoremployersorganisationthathassubmitted anominationmust,within15daysofreceivingarequestfromthe

(ii) therestarepersonsnominatedbyemployersorganisationsand appointedinaccordancewiththesignificanceintheminingindustry oftheorganisationsconcerned. 18.4 AppointmentofmembersrepresentingdepartmentsofState

brakingsystemmeansadeviceorcombinationofdevicescapableof reducingthespeedofalocomotiveortraintoastandstillincludingemergency brake,parkbrakeandservicebrake

statictestmeansthetestcarriedouttodeterminethecomplianceofthebrake holdingpowerofalocomotivebrakingsystemmeasuredagainstthedesign specificationoranappropriatesafetystandard

22.14 22.15 22.4 EXPLOSIVES

Blastingassistant Apersonassessedandfoundcompetentagainstaskills programmerecognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.

Sk =Skinabsorption Sen=Capableofcausingrespiratorysensitisation f/ml=fibrespermillilitre OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURELIMITSFORAIRBORNEPOLLUTANTS ClickheretoseeTable

(b) OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURELIMITSFORPHYSICAL AGENTS (i) NOISE

(ii) Macro,MicroDeterminantsandBacteriologicalLimits ClickheretoseeTable (iii) OtherConsituents Thewatershallnotcontainanyotherconstituentsinconcentrations, whichmayrenderitunsuitablefor useasdrinkingwater.

(a) istheholderofaCertificateofCompetencyformechanicalor electricalengineeringissuedbytheChiefinspectorofMines andhasknowledgeandexperienceinthedesign,construction andmaintenanceofdamsandplugsor

(b) hasbeenassessedcompetentagainstaqualification recognisedbytheMQAforthispurpose.

(8) ForpurposesofRegulation14.1(8)competentpersonmeansapersonwho isatleastinpossessionofeithertheChamberofMinesCertificatein RockMechanics(MetalliferousMines),ortheChamberofMines CertificateinRockMechanics(CoalMines),whicheverisappropriatefor thetypeofmineconcerned.

22.15 (5) (a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulations5.1(1) mustbeinpossessionof thefollowing

Wherethecompetentpersonperformstheobligations underground: (1) CertificateinMineEnvironmentalControl,issuedby theChamberofMinesofSouthAfrica.

(a) Thecompetentpersonreferredtoinregulation8.2(6)mustbe inpossessionof thefollowing: (i) An ElectricalorMechanicalCertificateofCompetencyfor MinesandWorksissuedbytheChiefInspectorofMines

(11) (a) means: (i)

ApersonregisteredwiththeHealthProfessionsCouncilin anyofthefollowingthreecategories: (a) asanear,noseandthroatspecialist

(b) inspeechtherapyandaudiologyor (c) asanoccupationalmedicalpractitioneror

(16) (a) ForpurposesofRegulation16.5(1)(a),competentpersonmeans apersonwho (i) haspassedacourseoftrainingapprovedforthispurposeby theChiefInspector ofMines

OR (ii) hasbeenassessedandfoundcompetentagainstapplicableunit standards,skillsprogrammeand/oraqualificationrecognised forthispurposebytheMiningQualificationsAuthority (MQA).

EditorsNote:ReinsertionofRegulation22.15(16)(a)byGN86/2008under investigation.DepartmentofMineralsandEnergynotified.Awaitingcorrection notice/clarification. CHAPTER23 REPORTINGOFACCIDENTSANDDANGEROUSOCCURENCES

23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.1

23.2 (1) Anaccidentreferredtoinparagraph(a),(b)or(c)ofregulation 23.1mustbereported