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Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 17

(1) A contractor must appoint a competent person in writing who must ensure that all suspended platforms work operations are carried out under his or her supervision and that all suspended platform erectors, operators and inspectors are competent to carry out their work.

(2) No contractor may use or permit the use of a suspended platform, unless-

(a) the design, stability and construction thereof comply with the safety standards incorporated for this purpose into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act;

(b) he or she is in possession of a certificate of system design issued by a professional engineer, certificated engineer or a professional technologist for the use of the suspended platform system; and

(c) he or she is, before the commencement of the work, in possession of an operational compliance plan developed by a competent person based on the certificate of system design contemplated in subparagraph (b) and applicable to the environment in which the system is being used, which operational compliance plan must include proof of the-

(i) appointment of the competent person contemplated in subregulation (1);

(ii) competency of erectors, operators and inspectors;

(iii) operational design calculations, which must comply with the requirements of the system design certificate;

(iv) performance test results;

(v) sketches indicating the completed system with the operational loading capacity of the platform;

(vi) procedures for and records of inspections having been carried out; and

(vii) procedures for and records of maintenance work having been carried out.

(3) A contractor making use of a suspended platform system must submit a copy of the certificate of system design contemplated in subregulation (2)(b), including a copy of the operational design calculations contemplated in subregulation 2(c)(iii), sketches and test results, to the provincial director before commencement of the use of the system and must further indicate the intended type of work that the system will be used for.

(4) A contractor must submit a copy of the certificate of system design in the manner contemplated in subregulation (3) for every new project.

(5) A contractor must ensure that the outriggers of each suspended platform-

(a) are constructed of material of adequate strength and have a safety factor of at least four in relation to the load it is to carry; and

(b) have suspension points provided with stop devices or other effective devices at the outer ends to prevent the displacement of ropes.

(6) A contractor must ensure that-

(a) the parts of the building or structure on which the outriggers of a suspended platform are supported, are checked by means of calculations to ensure that the required safety factor is adhered to without risk of damage to the building or structure;

(b) the suspension wire rope and the safety wire rope are separately connected to the outrigger;

(c) each person on a suspended platform is provided with and wears a body harness as a fall prevention device, which must at all times be attached to the suspended platform;

(d) the hand or power driven machinery to be used for the lifting or lowering of the working platform of a suspended platform is constructed and maintained in such a manner that an uncontrolled movement of the working platform cannot occur;

(e) the machinery referred to in paragraph (d) is so situated that it is easily accessible for inspection;

(f) the rope connections to the outriggers are vertically above the connections to the working platform; and

(g) when the working platform is suspended by two ropes only, the connections of the ropes to the working platform are of a height above the level of the working platform to ensure the stability of the working platform.

(7) A contractor must ensure that a suspended platform-

(a) is suspended as near as possible to the structure to which work is being done to prevent as far as is reasonably practicable horizontal movement away from the face of the structure;

(b) is fitted with anchorage points to which workers must attach the lanyard of the safety harness worn and used by the worker, and such anchorage connections must have sufficient strength to withstand any potential load applied to it; and

(c) is fitted with a conspicuous notice easily understandable by all workers working with the suspended platform, showing-

(i) the maximum mass load;

(ii) the maximum number of persons; and

(iii) the maximum total mass load, including load and persons, which the suspended platform can carry.

(8) A contractor must cause-

(a) the whole installation and all working parts of a suspended platform to be thoroughly examined by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification;

(b) the whole installation to be subjected to a performance test as determined by the standard to which the suspended platform was manufactured;

(c) the performance test contemplated in paragraph (b) to be done by a competent person appointed in writing, with the knowledge and experience of erection and maintenance of suspended platforms or similar machinery, and who must determine the serviceability of the structures, ropes, machinery and safety devices before they are used, every time suspended platforms are erected; and

(d) the performance test contemplated in paragraph (b) of the whole installation of the suspended platform to be subjected to a load equal to that prescribed by the manufacturer or, in the absence of such load, to a load of 110 per cent of the rated mass load, at intervals not exceeding 12 months and in such a manner that every part of the installation is stressed accordingly.

(9) A contractor must, in addition to subregulation (8), cause every hoisting rope, hook or other load-attaching device which forms part of the suspended platform to be thoroughly examined in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification by the competent person contemplated in subregulation (8) before they are used every time they are assembled, and, in cases of continuous use, at intervals not exceeding three months.

(10) A contractor must ensure that the suspended platform supervisor contemplated in subregulation (1), or the suspended platform inspector contemplated in subregulation (8)(c), carries out a daily inspection of all the equipment prior to use, including establishing whether-

(a) all connection bolts are secure;

(b) all safety devices are functioning;

(c) all safety devices are not tampered with or vandalized;

(d) the total maximum mass load of the platform is not exceeded;

(e) the occupants in the suspended platform are using body harnesses which have been properly attached;

(f) there are no visible signs of damage to the equipment; and

(g) all reported operating problems have been attended to.

(11) A contractor must ensure that all inspection and performance test records are kept on the construction site at all times and made available to an inspector, the client, the client’s agent or any employee upon request.

(12) A contractor must ensure that all employees required to work or to be supported on a suspended platform are-

(a) medically fit to work safely in a fall risk position or such similar environment by being in possession of a medical certificate of fitness;

(b) competent in conducting work related to suspended platforms safely;

(c) trained or received training, which includes at least-

(i) how to access and egress the suspended platform safely;

(ii) how to correctly operate the controls and safety devices of the equipment;

(iii) information on the dangers related to the misuse of safety devices; and

(iv) information on the procedures to be followed in the case of-

(aa) an emergency;

(bb) the malfunctioning of equipment; and

(cc) the discovery of a suspected defect in the equipment; and

(v) instructions on the proper use of body harnesses.

(13) A contractor must ensure that where the outriggers of a suspended platform are to be moved, only persons trained and under the supervision of the competent person effect such move, within the limitation stipulated in the operational compliance plan contemplated in subregulation (2)(c), and that the supervisor must carry out an inspection and record the result thereof prior to re-use of the suspended platform.

(14) A contractor must ensure that the suspended platform is properly isolated after use at the end of each working day in such a manner that no part of the suspended platform presents a danger to any person thereafter."

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 16

1) A contractor must appoint a competent person in writing who must ensure that all scaffolding work operations are carried out under his or her supervision and that all scaffold erectors, team leaders and inspectors are competent to carry out their work.

(2) A contractor using access scaffolding must ensure that such scaffolding, when in use, complies with the safety standards incorporated for this purpose into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 10

(1) A contractor must-

(a) designate a competent person to be responsible for the preparation of a fall protection plan;

(b) ensure that the fall protection plan contemplated in paragraph (a) is implemented, amended where and when necessary and maintained as required; and

(c) take steps to ensure continued adherence to the fall protection plan.

(2) A fall protection plan contemplated in subregulation (1), must include-

(a) a risk assessment of all work carried out from a fall risk position and the procedures and methods used to address all the risks identified per location;

(b) the processes for the evaluation of the employees’ medical fitness necessary to work at a fall risk position and the records thereof;

(c) a programme for the training of employees working from a fall risk position and the records thereof;

(d) the procedure addressing the inspection, testing and maintenance of all fall protection equipment; and

(e) a rescue plan detailing the necessary procedure, personnel and suitable equipment required to affect a rescue of a person in the event of a fall incident to ensure that the rescue procedure is implemented immediately following the incident.

(3) A contractor must ensure that a construction manager appointed under regulation 8(1) is in possession of the most recently updated version of the fall protection plan.

(4) A contractor must ensure that-

(a) all unprotected openings in floors, edges, slabs, hatchways and stairways are adequately guarded, fenced or barricaded or that similar means are used to safeguard any person from falling through such openings;

(b) no person is required to work in a fall risk position, unless such work is performed safely as contemplated in subregulation (2);

(c) fall prevention and fall arrest equipment are-

(i) approved as suitable and of sufficient strength for the purpose for which they are being used, having regard to the work being carried out and the load, including any person, they are intended to bear; and

(ii) securely attached to a structure or plant, and the structure or plant and the means of attachment thereto are suitable and of sufficient strength and stability for the purpose of safely supporting the equipment and any person who could fall; and

(d) fall arrest equipment is used only where it is not reasonably practicable to use fall prevention equipment.

(5) Where roof work is being performed on a construction site, the contractor must ensure that, in addition to the requirements set out in subregulations (2) and (4), it is indicated in the fall protection plan that-

(a) the roof work has been properly planned;

(b) the roof erectors are competent to carry out the work;

(c) no employee is permitted to work on roofs during inclement weather conditions or if any conditions are hazardous to the health and safety of the employee;

(d) all covers to openings and fragile material are of sufficient strength to withstand any imposed loads;

(e) suitable and sufficient platforms, coverings or other similar means of support have been provided to be used in such a way that the weight of any person passing across or working on or from fragile material is supported; and

(f) suitable and sufficient guard-rails, barriers and toe-boards or other similar means of protection prevent, as far as is reasonably practicable, the fall of any person, material or equipment."

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 6

No employer shall require or permit any person to work in an elevated position, and no person shall work in an elevated position, unless such work is performed safely from a ladder or scaffolding, or from a position where such person has been made as safe as if he were working from scaffolding.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 7.8.1

No person shall work, or cause or permit any other person to work, in or near any part of the workings of a mine where inadvertent slipping or overbalancing may result in his sliding or falling down any slope that has an inclination from the horizontal of 45 degrees or more, or in his falling vertically, unless he is secured by a lifeline or otherwise safeguarded.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 5.8.1

At any mine or works no person shall work, or cause or permit any other person to work, in any position from which the falling or slipping of such person may result in injury unless such person is, where practicable, secured by a lifeline or otherwise suitably safeguarded

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 9

Ensure employees are instructed on the safe use and associated hazards

Provide effective protection for the body

Ensure the workplace is partitioned off

Do not allow the above activities to take place in a confined space unless:

- Effective ventilation is maintained;

- Masks and hoods are provided

Do not permit electric welding in wet or damp places, inside metal vessels unless:

- The insulation of the leads is sound

- The electrode holder is insulated;

- The welder is completely insulated by using boots, gloves or rubber mats;

- Another person is present

This regulation does not apply where a maximum voltage to earth less than 50 volts

Ensure proper fire precautions are taken when hot work is done

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 13

(1) A contractor must-

(a) ensure that all excavation work is carried out under the supervision of a competent person who has been appointed in writing for that purpose; and

(b) evaluate, as far as is reasonably practicable, the stability of the ground before excavation work begins.

(2) A contractor who performs excavation work-

(a) must take reasonable and sufficient steps in order to prevent, as far as is reasonably practicable, any person from being buried or trapped by a fall or dislodgement of material in an excavation;

(b) may not require or permit any person to work in an excavation which has not been adequately shored or braced: Provided that shoring and bracing may not be necessary where-

(i) the sides of the excavation are sloped to at least the maximum angle of repose measured relative to the horizontal plane; or

(ii) such an excavation is in stable material: Provided that-

(aa) permission has been given in writing by the appointed competent person contemplated in subregulation (1) upon evaluation by him or her of the site conditions; and

(bb) where any uncertainty pertaining to the stability of the soil still exists, the decision from a professional engineer or a professional technologist competent in excavations is decisive and such a decision must be noted in writing and signed by both the competent person contemplated in subregulation (1) and the professional engineer or technologist, as the case may be;

(c) must take steps to ensure that the shoring or bracing contemplated in paragraph (b) is designed and constructed in a manner that renders it strong enough to support the sides of the excavation in question;

(d) must ensure that no load, material, plant or equipment is placed or moved near the edge of any excavation where it may cause its collapse and consequently endangers the safety of any person, unless precautions such as the provision of sufficient and suitable shoring or bracing are taken to prevent the sides from collapsing;

(e) must ensure that where the stability of an adjoining building, structure or road is likely to be affected by the making of an excavation, steps are taken to ensure the stability of such building, structure or road and the safety of persons;

(f) must cause convenient and safe means of access to be provided to every excavation in which persons are required to work, and such access may not be further than six meters from the point where any worker within the excavation is working;

(g) must ascertain, as far as is reasonably practicable, the location and nature of electricity, water, gas or other similar services which may in any way be affected by the work to be performed, and must before the commencement of excavation work that may affect any such service, take the steps that are necessary to render the circumstances safe for all persons involved;

(h) must ensure that every excavation, including all bracing and shoring, is inspected-

(i) daily, prior to the commencement of each shift;

(ii) after every blasting operation;

(iii) after an unexpected fall of ground;

(iv) after damage to supports; and

(v) after rain,

by the competent person contemplated in subregulation (1), in order to ensure the safety of the excavation and of persons, and those results must be recorded in a register kept on site and made available on request to an inspector, the client, the client’s agent, any other contractor or any employee;

(i) must cause every excavation which is accessible to the public or which is adjacent to public roads or thoroughfares, or whereby the safety of persons may be endangered, to be-

(i) adequately protected by a barrier or fence of at least one metre in height and as close to the excavation as is practicable; and

(ii) provided with warning illuminants or any other clearly visible boundary indicators at night or when visibility is poor, or have resort to any other suitable and sufficient precautionary measure where subparagraphs (i) and (ii) are not practicable;

(j) must ensure that all precautionary measures stipulated for confined spaces as determined in the General Safety Regulations, 2003, are complied with by any person entering any excavation;

(k) must, where the excavation work involves the use of explosives, appoint a competent person in the use of explosives for excavation, and must ensure that a method statement is developed by that person in accordance with the applicable explosives legislation; and

(l) must cause warning signs to be positioned next to an excavation within which or where persons are working or carrying out inspections or tests.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 7.9.1

7.9.1 In open face working and when digging trenches, pits or excavations in sand, soil, gravel, clay, tailings, slimes, ash, debris or similar ground or deposit and when removing any such ground or deposit from any dump, dam or heap

(a) no person shall undercut the face or sidewall or any portion of a dump, dam or heap consisting of such ground or deposit unless permitted by the Principal Inspector of Mines and under such conditions as he may prescribe; and

(b) except as permitted in regulation 7.9.1 (a), the face or sidewall above the level where persons may work or travel shall be slopped or terraced back at a safe angle or adequately supported where the vertical height of such face or sidewall is

(i) three metres or more; or

(ii) less than three metres but more than 1,5 metre if the width of the adjacent working or travelling space is less than the vertical height of the face or sidewall.

7.9.2 At any open face workings or quarry all debris and other loose material and stones on the surface shall be cleared to a distance of at least three metres from the edge of such open face workings or quarry.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.28

Regulations 8.10.23 and 8.10.27 do not apply to trackless mobile machines licensed under the National Road Transportation Act 2000 and not used for primary mining activities.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.27

All operators of trackless mobile machines must have their originally issued license on their person whilst operating any trackless mobile machine.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.26

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent inadvertent movement of any trackless mobile machine whilst parked.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.25

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent any trackless mobile machine reversing over the edge of a stockpile or dump.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.24

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented for inspecting trackless mobile machines immediately prior to use, which procedures must include:

8.10.24.1 that the operator of the trackless mobile machines physically inspects and ensures that the brakes, lights and any other defined safety features and devices are functioning as intended prior to setting such trackless mobile machines in motion;

8.10.24.2 pre-use check lists that have to be completed by all operators of trackless mobile machines at the beginning of their shift. Such check lists must clearly identify all the components, features and functionalities to be inspected by the operator. For each component, feature or functionality, the check list must clearly indicate the pre-established criteria under which the trackless mobile machines may or may not be put in motion.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.23

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented for the selection, training, appointment and licensing of trackless mobile machine operators, which procedures must include:

8.10.23.1 physical and psychological pre-selection criteria;

8.10.23.2 a training programme for trackless mobile machine operators, covering:

i) theoretical training in a training Centre;

ii) practical training; and

iii) on the job training.

8.10.23.3 assessment of the trainee, on successful completion of the training programme, by a competent person;

8.10.23.4 that only operators, assessed to be competent are authorised in writing by the responsible engineer to operate trackless mobile machines;

8.10.23.5 that operators of trackless mobile machines are authorized in writing by their supervisor to operate trackless mobile machines. Such authorization must detail their duties, responsibilities, limitations and areas of operation.

8.10.23.6 when an operator has not operated a trackless mobile machine for a period of two years, such operator is re-assessed to be competent by a competent person prior to being issued with a new license.

8.10.23.7 that every operator of trackless mobile machines is issued with a license containing at least the following:

i) a photograph to positively identify the operator;

ii) the trackless mobile machine types which the operator may operate;

iii) date of issue and expiry date; and

iv) the operator's company identification number.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.22

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the design, construction and maintenance of roadways are appropriate for the type and category of trackless mobile machine.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.21

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented for the safe recovery and towing of trackless mobile machines.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.20

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that:

a) the design and construction of any trailer is in accordance with specifications approved by a competent person, which specifications must take into account the intended use of the trailer;

b) the design and construction of trailer coupling and uncoupling mechanisms is such that coupling and uncoupling can be done safely and that no inadvertent uncoupling of the trailer can take place; and

c) procedures are prepared and implemented for the safe operation of trailers.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.19

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that remote control devices for trackless mobile machines using a wireless remote control device comply with:

a) SANS 61000-4-2 (IEC 61000-4-2) Electrostatic immunity discharge test;

b) SANS 61000-4-3 (IEC 61000-4-3) Radiated, radio frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test;

c) SANS 61000-4-4 (IEC 61000-4-4) Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test;

d) SANS 61000-4-5 (IEC 61000-4-5) Surge immunity test;

e) SANS 61000-4-6 (IEC 61000-4-6) Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields;

f) SANS 61000-4-8 (IEC 61000-4-8) Power frequency magnetic field immunity test; and,

g) SANS 61000-4-11 (IEC 61000-4-11) Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.18

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures and standards are prepared and implemented for maintaining trackless mobile machines in a safe operating condition.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.17

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented for the safe operation of trackless mobile machines.

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Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.16

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented for the safe isolation and lockout of trackless mobile machines.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.15

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that unauthorised persons do not ride on or operate trackless mobile machines.

Useful Link: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.14

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that trackless mobile machines, skid mounted machinery and trailers are visible to persons in their vicinity.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.13

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that trackless mobile machines are designed, constructed and maintained such that persons getting on and off, or working on them can do so safely.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.12

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that procedures are prepared and implemented to prevent persons from being injured as a result of the use, storage and handling of wheels, tyres and rims.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.11

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that diesel refueling facilities are ergonomically designed, constructed and equipped with the following:

i) Adequate through ventilation;

ii) Adequate fire suppression equipment;

iii) Effective provisions to cater for oil and diesel spillages; and

iv) Appropriate and adequate lighting.

v) Surface diesel refueling facilities are in accordance with:

a. SANS 10089-1 (2008): The petroleum industry Part 1: Storage and distribution of petroleum products in above-ground bulk installations.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.9

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of fatigue of operators. Such measures must include a fatigue management procedure for operators.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.8

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of restricted operator visibility.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.7

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of brake failure. Such measures must include ensuring:

8.10.7.1 that trackless mobile machines are operated with adequate and effective braking systems;

8.10.7.2 all braking systems are adequately and routinely tested for intended functionality;

8.10.7.3 all braking systems are regularly maintained; and

8.10.7.4 that where a combined braking system is used, the design of the braking system is such that it complies with the requirements for the separate systems and that it fails to safe.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.6

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of operators and/or passengers inadvertently falling out of or being ejected from any trackless mobile machine in motion.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.5

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of objects falling onto operators and/or passengers of trackless mobile machines. Trackless mobile machines must be fitted with falling object protection structures to protect operators and passengers from falling objects if required in terms of the mine's risk assessment.

Useful Links: TMM COP

Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations MHSA, Reg.8.10.4 The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of overturning of any trackless mobile machine. Roll overprotection structures must be fitted on trackless mobile machines if required in terms of the mine's risk assessment. TMM COP

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.3

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent trackless mobile machines running uncontrolled.

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Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.2

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from being injured as a result of collisions between diesel powered trackless mobile machines. At any opencast or open pit mine where there is a significant risk of such collisions, such measures must include:

8.10.2.1 Every diesel powered trackless mobile machine must be provided with means to automatically detect the presence of any other diesel powered trackless mobile machine within its vicinity; and

(a) upon detecting the presence of another diesel powered trackless mobile machine, the operators of both diesel powered trackless mobile machines shall be warned of each other's presence by means of an effective warning; and

(b) in the event where no action is taken to prevent potential collision, further means shall be provided to retard the diesel powered trackless mobile machine to a safe speed where after the brakes of the diesel powered trackless mobile machine are automatically applied. The prevent potential collision system on the diesel powered trackless mobile machine must “fail to safe” without human intervention.

[Reg. 8.10 added by GN R125/2015 w.e.f. 27 May 2015 with the exception of subregulations 8.10.1.2(b) and 8.10.2.1(b)]

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Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.10.1

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that pedestrian are prevented from being injured as a result of collisions between trackless mobile machines and pedestrian. At any mine where there is a significant risk of such collisions, such measures must include at least the following:

8.10.1.1 All electrically or battery powered trackless mobile machines, excluding shovels, bucket wheel excavators and overburden drills, must be provided with means to automatically detect the presence of any pedestrian within its vicinity. Upon detecting the presence of a pedestrian, the operator of the trackless mobile machine and the pedestrian must be warned of each other's presence by means of an effective warning. In the event where no action is taken to prevent potential collision, further means must be provided to retard the trackless mobile machine to a safe speed where after the brakes of the trackless mobile machine are automatically applied without human intervention.

8.10.1.2 All underground diesel powered trackless mobile machines must be provided with means:

(a) to automatically detect the presence of any pedestrian within its vicinity. Upon detecting the presence of a pedestrian, the operator of the diesel powered trackless mobile machine and the pedestrian shall be warned of each other's presence by means of an effective warning; and

(b) in the event where no action is taken to prevent potential collision, further means shall be provided to retard the diesel powered trackless mobile machine to a safe speed where after the brakes of the diesel powered trackless mobile machine are automatically applied. The prevent potential collision system on the diesel powered trackless mobile machine must fail to safe without human intervention. [Reg. 8.10 added by GN R125/2015 w.e.f. 27 May 2015 with the exception of subregulations 8.10.1.2(b) and 8.10.2.1(b)"

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Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.28

The Principal Inspector of Mines and the Director: Mine Surveying must keep information contained in any plan confidential and may only release such information in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000).

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.27

Where in the opinion of the Director: Mine Surveying plans are deficient, he or she may have the mine surveyed and new plans prepared at the expense of the employer.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.26

The employer must provide the Principal Inspector of Mines annually with updated copies of the plans. In the case of computer aided draughting (CAD), legible plans in book form (approximately A3 size) or a copy of the index key plan referred to in regulation 17(16), indicating additionally the outlines of the workings as well as the surface infrastructure, and a copy of the back-up referred to in regulation 17(4)(f) must be provided.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.24

A general plan, showing the detail required in regulations 17(17), 17(18) and 17(22)(a) on one plan instead of on three separate plans, or a general surface plan showing the detail required in regulations 17(17) and 17(18) on one plan instead of two separate plans, may be constructed.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.23

Level plans must show the outline of all workings at suitably chosen elevations. In the case of underground mines, the detail required in regulation 17(22) must be shown.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.22

Plans of the workings showing the following: boundaries of the mining area; names of adjacent mining areas; outlines and dips of the workings, date of measurement on the excavated side of the outline of the workings, heights representative of workings, survey stations; relevant survey points; areas in which mining has been restricted or prohibited; dams; explosives magazines; lines indicating the planes of sections; faults; dykes and any containment wall or any explosion proof seal, showing the designed static pressure in Kilo Pascal (kPa) of such walls and seals.

(a) In the case of underground mines:-

(i) where a bedded mineral deposit has an average inclination to the horizontal of more than 60º (sixty degrees), a plan showing the projection of the workings onto a vertical plane parallel to the average strike;

(ii) where multiple bedded mineral deposits overlie each other, the workings thereof must be shown on separate plans;

(iii) where a massive or irregular ore body is worked, level plans and vertical sections through the workings must be kept.

(b) In the case of surface mines:-

(i) where bedded mineral deposits are worked by surface mining methods, there must be shown on the surface plan sufficient data regarding the thickness and elevation of every mineral deposit worked in a suitable grid pattern. As an alternative to the grid pattern data, vertical sections may be kept, the lines of which must be indicated on the surface plan;

(ii) where massive or irregular deposits are worked, level plans or vertical sections or a composite plan showing all the bench outlines, must be kept.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.21

A plan, drawn to a legible scale, depicting geological features that could affect mining, or these features may be shown on the plan(s) referred to in regulation 17(22)

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.20

Plans (including sections) showing mine residue deposits containing fluid material.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.18

A surface contour plan showing relevant mine and farm boundaries, original surface contours, boreholes and watercourses

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.17

A plan of the surface showing the boundaries of the mining area, names of adjacent mining areas, the primary surface survey stations, outcrops and dips of the mineral deposits, perimeters of all surface mining, shafts, openings, rescue boreholes, subsidence or cavities, areas of restricted mining affecting the surface, any hazardous services whether on surface or buried and every surface object, structure or reserve land which requires protection against mining.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.16

A legible index key plan, showing the areas covered by the relevant plan sheets, the mine boundaries and the farm names and boundaries within and adjacent to the mine, or this detail may be shown on every plan sheet as an inset key plan drawn to a legible scale.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.15

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the competent person referred to in regulation 17(2)(a):-

(a) constructs accurate plans, as contemplated in regulations 17(16) to 17(25), which are readily available to the employer. Such plans must cover all restricted areas and the areas where the surface infrastructure and workings occur; and

(b) determines the accuracy of any plan or drawing which was not prepared by him or her, where any inaccuracy on any such plan or drawing may create a risk of endangering the health or safety of any persons.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.14

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure in all surveying and mapping done and all plans prepared for purposes of these regulations by the competent person, that:- Survey stations

(a) sufficient survey stations are established, so that all surface objects and all workings can be accurately surveyed. Each survey station must be clearly marked with a unique number and recorded in a register; Standards of accuracy: surface and underground

(b) the minimum standard of accuracy and class of survey for the fixing of survey stations on both horizontal and vertical planes are in accordance with the following formula: SA = 0,015 + ­­­­­­ 30 000 where S is the distance in metres between the known and the unknown survey station; provided that in the case of a traverse, after a check survey has been completed, the error in direction of a line between any two consecutive survey stations must not exceed 2 (two) minutes of arc, provided that the horizontal and vertical displacement between the measured position and final position of a survey station does not exceed 0,1 (zero comma one) metres;

(i) the allowable error for a Primary Survey (Class A) is not greater than A metres. Primary Survey means any survey carried out for the purpose of fixing shaft positions, shaft stations, underground connections, upgrading of secondary surveys to primary surveys and establishing primary surface survey control;

(ii) the allowable error for a Secondary Survey (Class B) is not greater than 1,5A metres. Secondary Survey means any survey carried out for the purpose of fixing main or access development, mine boundaries and establishing secondary surface survey control;

(iii) the allowable error for a Tertiary Survey (Class C) is not greater than 3A metres. Tertiary Survey includes survey stations established from secondary survey stations for localised survey purposes;

(iv) the allowable error for a Localised Survey is not greater than 0,2 (zero comma two) metres in addition to the allowable error at the nearest survey station. Localised Survey means measurements taken from a survey network to locate surface or underground workings, structures and features. This includes normal tape triangulation for month-end measurements, plugging, offsetting and tachometric work; Accurate representation on plan

(v) errors in representation on plan do not exceed 0,1% (zero comma one per cent) of the denominator of the scale of the plan, in addition to the allowable survey error at the nearest survey station or fixed position. Where accurate surveying is not possible due to significant risks, the estimated position of affected workings or objects must be indicated on the plan by broken lines and with reasons why accurate measurements could not be made;

Details required on plans

(d) the following detail is depicted on all plans where applicable:-

(i) the name of the reef, lode or mineral bed;

(ii) planes of sections or planes of plans;

(iii) a subject heading indicating the name of the mine and the name of the plan;

(iv) the name and signature of the competent person for purposes of regulation 17(2)(a) against the relevant date of updating;

(v) the identification number allotted by authorities;

(vi) the survey system and co-ordinates of origin used;

(vii) a north point;

(viii) the scale of the plan;

(ix) a legend illustrating colours and conventional signs not provided for by the Director: Mine Surveying;

(x) co-ordinate lines sufficient in number for the scale of the plan to be verified;

(e) all plans are drawn on durable transparent draughting material on sheets of a size not greater than AO as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation. The Director: Mine Surveying may request in the case of plans produced by means of computer aided draughting (CAD), that such plans be produced on suitable draughting material; Scale of plans - land

(f) all plans are drawn to a scale of 1:1 500 in the case of a coal mine, and 1:1000 in the case of any other mine, unless specifically provided otherwise in these regulations; Plans to be kept up to date

(h) plans are at all times correct to within 12 (twelve) months, except for the plans showing the workings which must at all times be correct to within 3 (three) months. In the case of offshore prospecting and mining, plans must at all times be correct to within 6 (six) months; Inventory of plans

(j) an inventory of all plans and all copies called for in terms of regulation 17(26) is kept, showing the following details:-

(A) the name of the mine;

(B) the name and number of the plan;

(C) the date of the last updating of the plan and the name of the competent person for purposes of regulation 17(2)(a);

(D) the relevant details where a plan has been superseded; and Superseded plans

(k) when a plan or sheet is superseded by another plan or sheet, the old and the new plan are referenced accordingly.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.13

Should the Director: Mine Surveying be of the view that there may be errors in any survey or plans constructed there from or where they do not conform to the standards of accuracy required by these regulations, he or she may cause a check survey to be carried out. The cost of such check survey must be borne by the employer if it is proved that there are errors in any survey or plans constructed there from, or that they do not conform to the standards of accuracy required by these regulations.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.9

The person(s) responsible for activities in terms of regulations 17(7)(a) and 17(8) must:-

(a) in the case of an employer, provide the Chief Inspector of Mines with the distance and accompanying restrictions and conditions for comment; and

(b) in the case of other persons, provide the Chief Inspector of Mines with the distance and accompanying restrictions and conditions for approval

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.10

No mining operations, erecting, establishment, or construction, as contemplated in regulations 17(7)(a) and 17(8) respectively, may take place until such written comment or approval, as referred to in 17(9)(a) and 17(9)(b), has been obtained.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.7

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that:-

(a) no mining operations are carried out within a horizontal distance of 100 (one hundred) metres from reserve land, buildings, roads, railways, dams, waste dumps, or any other structure whatsoever including such structures beyond the mining boundaries, or any surface, which it may be necessary to protect in order to prevent any significant risk, unless a lesser distance has been determined safe by risk assessment and all restrictions and conditions determined in terms of the risk assessment are complied with;

(b) workings coming within 50 (fifty) metres, from any other excavation, workings, restricted area or any other place where there is, or is likely to be a dangerous accumulation of fluid material, noxious or flammable gas are mined subject to such restrictions and stopped at such positions as determined by risk assessment

(c) where ground movement, as a result of mining operations, poses significant risk, an effective ground movement monitoring system is in place.

(d) survey records and plans relating to conditions described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, are made available to the persons doing the risk assessment

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.8

No person may erect, establish or construct any buildings, roads, railways, dams, waste dumps, reserve land, excavations or any other structures whatsoever within a horizontal distance of 100 (one hundred) metres from workings, unless a lesser distance has been determined safe:-

(a) in the case of the employer, by risk assessment and all restrictions and conditions determined in terms of the risk assessment are complied with; or

(b) in the case of any other person, by a professional geotechnical specialist and all restrictions and conditions determined by him or her or by the Chief Inspector of Mines are complied with

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.5

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the competent person referred to in regulation 17(2)(a) is at all times aware of:-

(a) workings which are being advanced;

(b) surface structures or objects which may be affected by mining;

(c) workings which are being abandoned or closed down, in order to allow the final surveying thereof;

(d) all workings or any place on surface where there is, or is likely to be, a dangerous accumulation of fluid material, noxious or flammable gas; and

(e) safety pillars that are being, or have been, removed

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.6

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the competent person referred to in regulation 17(2)(a) in writing notifies the employer, which notification must be dated, of any workings being advanced to come within:-

(a) a horizontal distance of 100 (one hundred) metres from reserve land, buildings, roads, railways, dams, waste dumps or any other structure whatsoever including structures beyond the mining boundaries, or from any surface, which it may be necessary to protect in order to prevent any significant risk;

(b) 50 (fifty) metres from any excavation, workings, restricted area or any other place where there is, or is likely to be a dangerous accumulation of fluid material, noxious or flammable gas. Such notification must include a sketch plan giving the distance to such place from the nearest survey station

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.4

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure, in all surveying and mapping done and all plans prepared for purposes of these regulations by the competent person, that:- Units of measure

(a) all units of measure conform to the metric system, except angular measurements which must conform to the sexagesimal system; Survey system

(b) all mine survey systems conform to the National Control Survey System as determined by the Chief Director Surveys and Mapping as contemplated in the Land Survey Act, Act No 8 of 1997. The projection origin may be changed to reduce the numerical values of the co-ordinates. Survey systems established on a mine prior to 1 January 1999 may be retained provided that a tabulation of the co-ordinates of at least 3 (three) survey stations, in both the existing mine survey system and the National Control Survey System, are shown on every sheet comprising a plan; Datum plane (mining on land)

(c) elevations determined above and below ground on mines established after 12 November 2004, refer to mean sea level, based on the South African Land Levelling Datum as determined by the Chief Director Surveys and Mapping as contemplated in the Land Survey Act, Act No 8 of 1997;

(e) all plans conform to the conventional signs and colours provided by the Director: Mine Surveying; Back up and storage of data

(f) if any plans required in terms of this Chapter are kept electronically, they are adequately backed up; and

(g) all survey records are securely stored in a dry and fire proof place when not in use.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.3

(a) The competent person appointed under regulation 17(2)(a), and the suitably qualified person appointed under regulation 17(2)(e) are not responsible for the accuracy of the surveying done before their appointments (b) No person may withhold from the employer any survey records or plans prepared in terms of these regulations

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 17.2

(a) The employer must appoint a competent person to be in charge of surveying, mapping and mine plans at the mine, and if the services of more than one competent person are engaged, ensure that their functions do not overlap. The Chief Inspector of Mines may require the appointment of more than one competent person where in his opinion such an appointment is necessary. Note: Competent person - in the case of an underground mine or a surface mine where blasting takes place, a person in possession of a Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency issued by the Department

(b) The employer must in writing inform the Chief Inspector of Mines of the appointment of any competent person in terms of regulation 17(2)(a), and of the termination of any such appointment, within 7 days of the date of such appointment or termination. In the case of an appointment, the notification must include:-

(i) the name of the competent person;

(ii) certified copies of all relevant qualifications of the competent person; and

(iii) whether the appointment of the competent person is full time or part time.

(c) In the case of an underground mine, one competent person appointed under regulation 17(2)(a) must be able to reach the mine in the case of those emergencies and within such time(s), as determined in terms of the mine’s risk assessment. Such emergencies and time(s) must be included in the mine’s mandatory Code of Practice for Emergency Preparedness and Response. Appointment at two or more mines

(d) The competent person appointed at any mine by the employer under regulation 17(2)(a) may not in addition be appointed under regulation 17(2)(a) as a competent person at any other mine, except with the written permission of the Chief Inspector of Mines and subject to such terms and conditions as the Chief Inspector of Mines may determine. Period permitted without a competent person

(e) The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that no mine is worked without a competent person appointed under regulation 17(2)(a) for more than 60 days in any period of 6 consecutive months. The employer must in writing appoint a suitably qualified person to perform the functions of the competent person under this Chapter during such period of 60 days or portion thereof, as the case may be.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 28

A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the provisions for the stacking of articles in the General Safety Regulations, 2003, ensure that-

(a) a competent person is appointed in writing with the duty of supervising all stacking and storage on a construction site;

(b) adequate storage areas are provided;

(c) there are demarcated storage areas; and

(d) storage areas are kept neat and under control."

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250 of 25/3/2011 - Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: 250 of 25/3/2011, regulation 5

An employer or user shall cause notices to be displayed within, and at all designated entrances to premises, as the case may be, where generating plant and transforming, switching or linking apparatus are situated, which notices shall -

(a) prohibit unauthorized persons from entering such premises;

(b) prohibit unauthorized persons from handling or interfering with electrical machinery;

(c) contain directions of procedure in case of fire; and

(d) contain directions on how to resuscitate persons suffering from the effects of electric shock:

Provided that this regulation shall not apply to miniature substations and distribution boxes, on condition that their access doors can be locked or bolted and that only authorized persons are permitted to open them and work thereon.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986 - General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986, regulation 2B

If the provisions of any regulation prescribe a particular notice or sign to be displayed by an employer or by a user at a workplace, the employer or user may, in lieu thereof, display a corresponding symbolic sign, as contained in a safety standard incorporated for this purpose into these regulations under section 44 of the Act, in which case the employer or user shall be deemed to have complied with such provisions.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 3

An employer or user shall provide free of charge and maintain in good condition such protective equipment as may be necessary to prevent incidents, for use by persons engaged in working on or in close proximity to live electrical machinery or dead electrical machinery which may become live

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 2

These regulations describe the conditions under-which personal protective equipment must be issued by the employer to the employee for his protection against hazards in the workplace. No protective equipment shall be removed from the workplace except for cleaning, repair or maintenance, and proper facilities must be provided for the storage of protective equipment when not in use. The employer shall provide training and instruction on the use of personal protective equipment.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 11

This regulation describes the personal protective equipment which must be worn by employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 10

10. Control of exposure to HCS

(1) An employer shall ensure that the exposure of an employee is either prevented or, where this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled: Provided that -

(a) where there is exposure for which there is a recommended limit, the control of the exposure shall be regarded as adequate if the level of exposure is below that limit or if the relevant area is zoned and the level of exposure is reduced to below that recommended limit by means of adequate personal protective equipment only after the level has been reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable by any other means than personal protective equipment; or

(b) where there is exposure for which there is a control limit, the control of the exposure shall be regarded as adequate if the exposure is at a level as low as is reasonably practicable below that control limit: Provided that in the case of temporary excursions above the control limit, the employer shall ensure -

(i) that the excursion is without a significant risk from exposure;

(ii) that the excursion is not indicative of a failure to maintain adequate control;

(iii) that during the excursion, the area is temporarily demarcated as prescribed in regulation 8(b); and

(iv) the provisions of regulation 11 are complied with.

(2) Where reasonably practicable, the employer shall control the exposure of an employee -

(a) by limiting the amount of an HCS used which may contaminate the working environment;

(b) by limiting the number of employees who will be exposed or may be exposed;

(c) by limiting the period during which an employee will be exposed or may be exposed;

(d) by using a substitute for an HCS;

(e) by introducing engineering control measures for the control of exposure, which may include the following:

(i) process separation, automation or enclosure;

(ii) the installation of local extraction ventilation systems to processes, equipment and tools for the control of emissions of an airborne HCS;

(iii) use of wet methods; and

(iv) separate workplaces for different processes;

(f) by introducing appropriate work procedures which an employee must follow where materials are used or processes are carried out which could give rise to exposure of an employee and that procedures shall include written instructions to ensure -

(i) that an HCS is safely handled, used and disposed of,

(ii) that process machinery, installations, equipment, tools and local extraction and general ventilation systems are safely used and maintained;

(iii) that machinery and work areas are kept clean; and

(iv) that early corrective action can be readily identified.

(3) An employer shall ensure that the emission of an HCS into the atmosphere comply with the provisions of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act No. 45 of 1965).

Applicable Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 - Noise-induced Hearing Loss Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R307, regulation 12

An employer must provide the correct hearing protective equipment and instruction / training must be given on the use of the equipment. Equipment must be kept in good condition and when not in use must be stored in a place provided for it. (This must be in a separate container or storage facility).

Applicable Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 - Noise-induced Hearing Loss Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R307, regulation 10

An employer must take measures in order to reduce the exposure to noise by either, engineering controls, reduce the number of people exposed, and / or the use of personal protective hearing equipment as long as the control measure reduces the exposure to below the noise level limit.

Applicable Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 - Noise-induced Hearing Loss Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R307, regulation 9

An area in the workplace where it has been determined that the noise level is at, or above the noise level limit, must be demarcated as a noise zone and a notice displayed, and it must be identified why the area is demarcated as a noise zone. No person must be allowed in a noise zone without protective hearing equipment.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 8

Workplaces or any area thereof must be zoned as respirator zones where the concentration of hazardous chemical substances in the air exceeds the recommended limit without the wearing of respiratory protective equipment.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 3.14

This section requires that no person may interfere with anything which is provided for the health and safety of persons or interfere with anything which is provided for or relating to the management of the environment

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996

Specific Reference: MHSA, Sect 6(2)

Every employer must ensure that sufficient quantities of all necessary personal protective equipment are available so that every employee who is required to use that equipment is able to do so.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Section 6(3)

Every employer must take reasonable steps to ensure that all employees who are required to use personal protective equipment are instructed in the proper use, the limitations and the appropriate maintenance of that equipment.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 11

(1) No employer or user shall use or permit the use of a portable light where the operating voltage exceeds 50 V unless -

(a) it is fitted with a substantial handle which is made of non-hygroscopic, non-conducting material;

(b) all live metal parts or parts which may become live owing to a faulty circuit are completely protected against accidental contact;

(c) the lamp is protected by means of a substantial guard firmly fixed to the insulated handle; and

(d) the cable lead-in is such that the insulation can withstand rough use.

(2) No employer or user shall use or permit the use of a portable electric light in wet or damp conditions or in confined spaces inside metal vessels or when the person is in contact with large masses of metal, unless, subject to the provisions of subregulation (1) -

(a) the lamp is connected to a source of electrical energy incorporating an earth leakage protection device the construction of which meets the requirements of the relevant safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act; or

(b) the operating voltage of the lamp does not exceed 50 V, and where this electrical energy is derived from a transformer, such transformer shall have separate windings.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: : OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 10

(1) No person shall use or permit the use of a portable electric tool with an operating voltage that exceeds 50 V to earth unless -

(a) it is connected to a source of electrical energy incorporating an earth leakage protection device, the construction of which meets the requirements of the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act; or

(b) it is connected to a source of electrical energy through the interposition between each tool and the source of an individually double-wound isolating transformer, the secondary winding of which is not earthed at any point and the construction of which meets the requirements of the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act; or

(c) it is connected to a source of high frequency electrical energy derived from a generator which is used solely for supplying energy to such portable electric tool and which arrangement is approved by the chief inspector; or

(d) it is clearly marked that it is constructed with double or reinforced insulation.

(2) No person shall sell a portable electric tool constructed with double or reinforced insulation referred to insubregulation (1)(d) unless -

(a) it is clearly marked that it is constructed with such insulation; and

(b) its insulation is constructed in accordance with the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act.

(3) No employer or user shall use or permit the use of a portable electric tool which is not fitted with a switch to allow for easy and safe starting and stopping of the tool.

(4) The employer or user shall maintain every portable electric tool, together with its flexible cord and plug, in good working order.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 11.9

(a) An up to date copy of the employee’s Record of Hazardous Work recorded in prescribed form DMR 276 must be delivered to the Medical Inspector and also attached to the Exit Certificate as contemplated in terms of Section 14 of the Act.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 11.6

11.6. Coal Dust (1) System of Medical Surveillance

(a) The employer must establish and maintain a, system of medical surveillance as contemplated in section 13, for all employees who perform work in any working place where exposure to coal dust occurs in excess of 50% of the OEL for coal dust with less than 5% crystalline silica content as set out in Schedule 22.9(2)(a) and (b).

(b) If the crystalline silica content of the coal dust is 5% or more, the employer must establish and maintain a system of medical surveillance as contemplated in regulations 11.7(1) to 11.7(7):

(2) Types of Examinations to be Performed The system of medical surveillance contemplated in regulation 11.6(1)(a) must consist of an initial examination, periodic examinations and an exit examination.

(3) Initial Examination The employer must ensure that an initial examination is performed before an employee commences employment, or within 30 days of commencement of employment, in any working place contemplated in regulation 11.6(1)(a). The initial examination must consist of:

(a) the completion of an appropriate respiratory questionnaire aimed at establishing the employee’s medical profile, including current and past cardio-respiratory problems and an occupational history detailing possible exposure to coal dust.

(b) a cardio-respiratory examination, including:

(i) a full size chest x-ray; and

(ii) a lung function test.

(4) Periodic Examinations The employer must ensure that the following periodic examinations are conducted on all employees required to undergo medical surveillance in terms of regulation 11.6(1)(a):

(a) a cardio-respiratory examination, including a lung function test, but excluding a chest x-ray, one year after the initial examination contemplated in regulation 11.6(3); and thereafter

(b) a cardio-respiratory examination, at three yearly intervals, which includes:

(i) a full size chest x-ray; and

(ii) a lung function test.

(5) Exit Examination In addition to the exit medical examination for the purposes of section 17, the employer must arrange a cardio-respiratory examination for every employee subject to medical surveillance in terms of regulation 11.6(1)(a) and who is permanently transferred to a working place in respect of which medical surveillance is not required under regulation 11.6(1)(a).

(6) A full size chest x-ray conducted within the preceding twelve months may be used as the exit chest x-ray for the purposes of section 17 and regulation 11.6(5).

(7) A lung function test conducted within the preceding twelve months may be used as the lung function test for the purposes of section 17 and regulation 11.6(5).

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 11.4

(1) System of Medical Surveillance The employer must establish and maintain a system of medical surveillance, as contemplated in section 13, of all employees in any working place where the equivalent, continuous A-weighted sound pressure level, normalised to an eight hour working day or a forty hour working week, is equal to or exceeds 85 dB(A).

(2) Types of Audiograms The system of medical surveillance contemplated in regulation 11.4 (1) must consist of a baseline audiogram, periodic audiograms and an exit audiogram.

(3) A competent person must perform all audiograms.

(4) Baseline Audiogram A baseline audiogram must be recorded before an employee commences employment or within 30 days of commencement of employment in any working place contemplated in regulation 11.4(1).

(5) Testing for the baseline audiogram must not be done within 16 hours from when an employee has been exposed to an environment in which the noise level was equal to or exceeded 85 dB(A). The use of hearing protection devices to effect this attenuation will not be acceptable.

(6) The baseline audiogram is the better of the employee’s two audiograms performed on the same day and that do not differ from each other by more than 10 dB for any of the following measured test frequencies, i.e. 0.5,1,2,3, and 4 kilohertz (kHz).

(7) If it is impossible to obtain two audiograms that comply with the requirements of regulation 11.4 (6), the employees must be referred to a competent person to establish baseline-hearing levels in accordance with regulation 11.4 (6).

(8) If it is impossible for the competent person to establish baseline-hearing levels as contemplated in regulation 11.4 (7), the competent person may establish baseline-hearing levels by using other techniques, such as speech reception thresholds.

(9) Periodic Audiograms The employer must ensure that a periodic audiogram is obtained at least annually for all employees subject to medical surveillance in terms of regulation 11.4(1).

(10) The periodic audiogram contemplated in regulation 11.4(9) must be performed at least 16 hours after any exposure of the employees to a noise level equal to or exceeding 85 dB(A.) Use of appropriate hearing protection devices to reduce exposure will be acceptable.

(11) Exit Audiogram In addition to the exit medical examination for the purposes of section 17, the employer must arrange an audiogram for every employees subject to medical surveillance in terms of regulation 11.4 (1) and who is permanently transferred to a working place in respect of which medical surveillance is not required under regulation 11.4(1).

(12) An audiogram conducted within the preceding six months may be used as an exit audiogram for purposes of section 17 or regulation 11.4(11).

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 11.3

The exit certificate contemplated in section 17 must include details regarding at least the following:

11.3.1 Particulars of mine:

(a) Name of mine

(b) Types of mine commodities being mined

(c) Postal address

(d) Telephone number

(e) Fax number

(f) Name of Occupational Medical Practitioner responsible for producing the exit certificates in terms of Section

17(4). 11.3.2 Particulars of employees:

(a) Name

(b) Date of birth

(c) Identification details: Identity number, Passport number, Industry number and company number

(d) ate of initial medical examination.

11.3.3 Exit medical summary:

(a) Date of last medical examination.

(b) Clinical comments on chest x-ray (CXY)

(c) International Labour Organization (ILO) classification of the chest x-ray (CXR) if applicable.

(d) Lung function Testing:

(i) Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) - actual and predicable percentages.

(ii) Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) - actual and predicable percentages.

(iii) Ratio of forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)/Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) expressed as a percentage.

(e) Audiometry

(i) Baseline Audiogram readings (measurement in dB at 0.5,1, 2, 3, 4 KHz) in terms of regulation 11.4

(ii) Baseline Percentage Loss of Hearing (PLH) as contemplated in instruction 171, issued by the Compensation Commissioner in terms of the Compensation for Occupational injuries and Diseases Act, 1993

(iii) Exit Audiogram readings(measurement is dB at 0. 5,1, 2, 3, 4 KHz)

(iv) Exit PLH as contemplated in instruction 171

(f) Biological monitoring results of the employee, and provide comments on abnormal results.

(g) Occupational diseases previously incurred and current including severity.

(h) Any compensation claims submitted and/or compensation received.

(i) Name and signatures of Occupational Medical Practitioner.

(j) Signature of employee, witness and date of receipt by employee of a copy of the exit certificate.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 11.2

The annual medical report contemplated in section 16 (1) must include details regarding at least the following:

(a) (i) Name of mine.

(ii) Name, address and telephone number of the occupational medical practitioner responsible for compiling the annual medical report.

(b) Type of mine. Commodity or commodities being mined.

(c) Total number of employees (including contract workers) who were subject to medical surveillance in terms of section 13 during the reporting period and the total number of hours worked by those employees.

(d) The number of initial, periodical and exit examinations conducted as part of the medical surveillance system.

(e) An analysis of the employees’ health based on the employees’ records of medical surveillance, without disclosing the names of the employees.

(f) Comments on the future direction of the medical surveillance system.

(g) The number of employees certified for compensation for occupational diseases.

Appliable Act: OHSA: GNR 295, Driven Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 295, regulation 15

(1) No user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device unless

(a) it has been designed and constructed in accordance with a generally accepted technical standard;

(b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load: provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer, a table showing the safe working load with regard to every variable condition shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operator;

(c) the manufacturer’s identification plate displaying the name of the manufacturer, the design standard, the serial or reference number and the country of origin is affixed to such machine; and

(d) it has at all times at least three full turns of rope on the drum of each winch that forms part of such a machine when such winch has been run to its lowest limit, and that is controlled by an automatic cut-out device: provided that paragraphs (b) and (d) above shall not apply to capstan-type hoists.

(2) The user shall ensure that every power-driven lifting machine is fitted with a brake or other device capable of holding the safe working load should -

(a) the power supply or lifting effort fail;

(b) the load attachment point of the power-driven lifting machine reach its highest and lowest safe position; or

(c) the load condition be greater than the rated load condition of that machine.

(3) The user shall cause every chain or rope that forms part of the load path of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device to have the factor of safety prescribed by the standard to which that machine as manufactured: provided that in the absence of such prescribed factor of safety, chains, steel-wire ropes and fibre ropes shall have a factor of safety of at least four, five and 10, respectively, with regard to the safe working load of that machine.

(4) The user shall cause every hook or any other load-attaching device that forms part of the load path of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device to be so designed or proportioned that accidental disconnection of the load under working conditions cannot take place.

(5)(a) The user shall cause the entire installation and all working parts of every lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device, as well as ancillary lifting equipment used with the machine or device, excluding lifting tackle, to be subjected to a thorough examination and a performance test, as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was manufactured, by a lifting machinery inspector of a lifting machinery entity, which shall determine the serviceability of the structures, ropes, machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 months: provided that, in the absence of a manufacturing standard or a standard incorporated under section 44(1) of the Act, the whole installation of the lifting machine shall be tested with 110% of the safe working load applied over the complete lifting range of such machine and in such a manner that every part of the installation is stressed accordingly.

(b) The lifting machinery inspector of the lifting machinery entity referred to in paragraph (a) must have knowledge of the erection, load-testing and maintenance of the type of lifting machine or similar machinery involved.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes and mobile elevated work platforms shall be excluded from the performance test after each re-deployment within the 12-month period referred to in that paragraph.

(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5), the user shall cause all ropes, chains, hooks or other attaching devices, sheaves, brakes and safety devices forming an integral part of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device to be subjected to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not exceeding six months.

(7)(a) Every user of a lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device shall at all times keep on their premises a register in which the user shall record or cause to be recorded full particulars of any performance test and examination referred to in subregulations (5) and (6) and any modification or repair to such lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device, and shall ensure that the register is available on request for inspection by an inspector.

(b) Every user of a leased lifting machine or hand-powered lifting device shall at all times keep on their premises a register in which the user shall have the latest applicable performance test and service records not older than 12 months.

(c) The owner and the lessor of leased equipment shall keep and maintain full service history records on their premises for at least 10 years.

(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or supported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assessment has been done.

(9) No user shall use or permit any person to use any power-driven lifting machine unless it is provided with -

(a) in the case of a power-driven lifting machine with a lifting capacity of greater than 5 000 kg, a load indicator capable of indicating to the operator of the machine the mass of the load being lifted: provided that such device shall not require manual adjustment, from the application of the load to the power-driven lifting machine until the release of that load, using any motion or combination of motions permitted by the crane manufacturer to ensure safe lifting; and/or

(b) a load-limiting device that will automatically arrest the driving effort whenever the load being lifted is greater than the safe working load of the power-driven lifting machine at that particular radius, using any motion or combination of motions permitted by the crane manufacturer to ensure safe lifting: provided that such device shall not arrest the driving effort when the power-driven lifting machine is being operated into a safer position: provided that power-driven lifting machines manufactured or refurbished prior to the commencement of these Regulations shall be deemed to comply with these Regulations.

(10) No user may use or allow the use of any lifting tackle unless -

(a) every item of lifting tackle is well constructed of sound material, is strong enough, is free from defects and is constructed in accordance with a generally accepted technical standard;

(b) every lifting assembly consisting of different items of lifting tackle is conspicuously and clearly marked with traceable identification particulars and the safe working load that it is designed to lift with safety;

(c) the ropes, chains or woven webbing have a factor of safety with respect to the safe working load they are designed to lift; the safety factor being

(i) 10 for natural-fibre ropes;

(ii) seven for man-made fibre ropes or woven webbing;

(iii) six for steel-wire ropes, except for double-part spliced endless sling legs and double-part endless grommet sling legs made from steel-wire rope, in which case the factor of safety shall be at least eight;

(iv) five for steel chains; and

(v) four for high-tensile or alloy steel chains: provided that when the load is equally shared by two or more ropes or chains the factor of safety may be calculated in accordance with the sum of the breaking strengths taking into consideration the angle of loading;

(d) all lifting tackle is inspected and discarded if such items show any sign of damage, defect, wear or distortion that would make them unsafe for use, as per manufacturer’s specification; and

(e) such lifting tackle is examined at intervals not exceeding three months by a competent person, appointed by the user in writing for this purpose, who shall record and sign results of such examination.

(11) The user shall ensure that every lifting machine is operated by an operator specifically trained for that particular type of lifting machine: provided that in the case of a lifting machine listed in the National Code of Practice for Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators, the user shall not require or permit any person to operate such a lifting machine unless the operator is in possession of a certificate of training, issued by a training provider accredited by the Transport Seta approved for the purpose by the chief inspector.

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Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.5

(1) The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that no person is injured due to the failure of any lifting equipment or lifting tackle as a result of-

(a) incorrect design for the intended application;

(b) incorrect installation; or

(c) insufficient maintenance.

(2) The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the installation, use (including the transport of persons), maintenance, inspection, testing and keeping of records of lifting equipment and lifting tackle are done in accordance with a written operating procedure prepared and implemented for that purpose.

(3) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that -

(a) only lifting equipment and lifting tackle with a minimum factor of safety of four (4) is used;

(b) lifting equipment and lifting tackle are not used beyond their design capacity; and

(c) the safe working load of any lifting equipment and lifting tackle is conspicuously and clearly marked or indicated thereon.

(4) Notwithstanding regulation 8.5(2), the employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the following lifting tackle has a minimum factor of safety of -

(a) ten (10) for natural fiber ropes;

(b) six (6) for steel wire ropes, man-made fiber ropes and textile webbing; and

(c) four (4) for high tensile steel chains.

(5) The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that only persons authorised in writing by the employer to do so, operate lifting equipment and lifting tackle.

(6) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the lifting equipment used at the mine is designed and manufactured in accordance with an appropriate standard.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 13A

(1)An employer shall ensure that every ladder is constructed of sound material and is suitable for

the purpose for which it is used, and -

(a)is fitted with non-skid devices at the bottom ends and hooks or similar devices at the upperends of the stiles which shall ensure the stability of the ladder during normal use; or

(b)is so lashed, held or secured whilst being used as to ensure the stability of the ladder under all conditions and at all times.

(2)No employer shall use a ladder, or permit it to be used, if it -

(a)(i)has rungs fastened to the stiles only by means of nails, screws, spikes or in likemanner; or

(ii)has rungs which have not been properly let into the stiles: Provided that in the case ofwelded ladders or ladders of which the rungs are bolted or riveted to the stiles, the rungs need not be let into the stiles; or

(b)has damaged stiles, or damaged or missing rungs.

(3)No employer may permit that -

(a)a ladder which is required to be leaned against an object for support be used which is longer than 9 m; and

(b)except with the approval of an inspector, the reach of a ladder be extended by fasteningtogether two or more ladders:

Provided that the provisions of this subregulation shall not apply to extension or free-standing ladders.

(4)In the case of wooden ladders the employer shall ensure that -

(a)the ladders are constructed of straight grained wood, free from defects, and with the grainrunning in the length of the stiles and rungs; and

(b)the ladders are not painted or covered in any manner, unless it has been established that there are no cracks or other inherent weaknesses: Provided that ladders may be treated with oil or covered with clear varnish or wood preservative.

(5)When work is done from a ladder, the employer shall -

(a)take special precautionary measures to prevent articles from falling off; and

(b)provide suitable sheaths or receptacles in which handtools shall be kept when not being used.

(6)An employer shall ensure that a fixed ladder which exceeds 5 m in length and is attached to a vertical structure with an inclination to the horizontal level of 75, or more -

(a)has its rungs at least 150 mm away from the structure to which the ladder is attached; and

(b)is provided with a cage which -

(i)extends from a point not exceeding 2,5 m from the lower level to a height of at least 900 mm above the top level served by the ladder; and

(ii)shall afford firm support along its whole length for the back of the person climbing the ladder, and for which purpose no part of the cage shall be more than 700 mm away from the level of the rungs:

Provided that the foregoing provisions of paragraph (b) shall not apply if platforms, which are spaced not more than 8 m apart and suitable for persons to rest on, are provided.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 9.2

(1) Occupational exposure to health hazards The employer must ensure that the occupational exposure to health hazards of employees is maintained below the limits set out in Schedule 22.9(2)(a) and (b).

(2) System of Occupational Hygiene Measurements The employer must establish and maintain a system of occupational hygiene measurements, as contemplated in section 12, of all working places where the following hazard limits prevail:

(a) airborne pollutants - particulates ≥ 1/10 of the occupational exposure limit; - gases and vapours ≥ 1/2 of the occupational exposure limit;

(b) thermal stress - heat >25,0 ºC wet bulb and/or >32,0 ºC dry bulb and/or >32,0 ºC mean radian temperature; - cold <10 ºC equivalent chill temperature; and

(c) noise - ≥82dBLAeq,8h. Reference is made to the following Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in terms of section 9(2) of this Act

(i) Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme on Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants: Ref. No. DME 16/3/2/4-A1

(ii) Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme on Personal Exposure to Thermal Stress Ref. No. DME 16/3/2/4-A2

(3) Report to Employer The competent person engaged by the employer in terms of section 12(1) must, as part of the compliance with section 12(2)(b), report to the employer on -

(a) the occupational hygiene risk assessment, with specific reference to planning, design, implementation and management of occupational hygiene at the mine;

(b) the occupational hygiene hazards that may cause illness or adverse health effects to persons, assess the results in terms of the implementation of control systems and the management thereof, and recommend remedial actions to the employer.

(4) Provision of potable and palatable water The employer must ensure that sufficient potable and palatable water, which comply with the requirements set out in Schedule 22.9(2)(c), is readily available to all employees and clearly identified as drinkable.

(5) Provision and maintenance of ablution and change house facilities The employer must provide and maintain suitable and adequate:

(a) change houses to enable employees who perform work involving hazardous substances to change into working clothes at the start of their shift and to wash themselves and change their clothes at the end of their shift;

(b) facilities to enable employees who perform work involving hazardous substances to wash their hands and faces before eating any meals at work; and

(c) readily available latrine facilities, within a reasonable distance from each working place.

(6) Working Clothes No employee may remove clothes referred to in regulation 9.2(5)(a) from the mine unless such clothes have been decontaminated.

(7) Report to Regional Principal Inspector The employer must submit to the regional principal inspector of mines, on forms 21.9(2)(a); 21.9(2)(b); 21.9(2)(c) and 21.9(2)(d), 21.9.2 (e) and 21.9.2(f) prescribed in chapter 21, and within 60 days from the end of the relevant reporting period as indicated on each form, reports which contain information on the airborne pollutant, thermal stress and noise aspects of the system of occupational hygiene measurements, established and maintained in terms of regulation 9.2(2). [Subreg. (7) substituted by GN R1226/2005] (Subreg. (7) with effect from: 1 September 2002)

(8) Respiratory Protective Equipment The employer must ensure that all respiratory protective equipment used at a mine, other than body-worn self-contained self rescuers, comply with the South African bureau of Standards Code of Practice, Homologation of Respiratory equipment SABS 0338.

(9) Illumination of Working Places The employer must ensure that the illumination at all working places is sufficient to enable employees, who have conformed with the requirements of the vision tests conducted in terms of the Guideline for the Minimum Standards of Fitness to Perform work at a Mine, to perform their work safely. [Chapter 9 inserted by GN R904/2002]

Useful Links: SAMOHP Guideline

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986 - General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986 - General Safety Regulations, regulation 2A

Subject to the provisions of subregulation (3), an employer or a user, as the case may be, shall not permit any person who is or who appears to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, to enter or remain at a workplace.

Subject to the provisions of subregulation (3), no person at a workplace shall be under the influence of or have in his or her possession or partake of or offer any other person intoxicating liquor or drugs.

An employer or a user, as the case may be, shall, in the case where a person is taking medicines, only allow such person to perform duties at the workplace if the side effects of such medicine do not constitute a threat to the health or safety of the person concerned or other persons at such workplace.

Applicable Act: National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000

Specific Reference: NRTA: GN R 225, regulation 277

There are specific requirements that must be complied with by the consignor and consignee of dangerous goods. A consignor means the person who offers dangerous goods for transport and a consignee is the person who accepts dangerous goods, which have been transported in a vehicle. Both consignor and consignee must comply with the requirements of a number of SANS standard specifications and codes of practice relevant to dangerous goods which have been incorporated into the regulations.

The consignee must appointment of responsible person to oversee the off-loading of dangerous goods on its site who must ensure compliance with the requirements of NRTA:GN R225 during the off-loading of dangerous goods on site.

The consignee must ensure that the consignor’s drivers are trained at an approved training body and that the vehicle transporting dangerous goods are in possession of a Transport Permit.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 25

A contactor must, in addition to compliance with the provisions for the use and storage of flammable liquids in the General Safety Regulations, 2003, ensure that-

(a) where flammable liquids are being used, applied or stored at the workplace concerned, it is done in a manner that does not cause a fire or explosion hazard, and that the workplace is effectively ventilated;

(b) no person smokes in any place in which flammable liquid is used or stored, and the contractor must affix a suitable and conspicuous notice at all entrances to any such areas prohibiting such smoking;

(c) an adequate amount of efficient fire-fighting equipment is installed in suitable locations around the flammable liquids store with the recognized symbolic signs;

(d) only the quantity of flammable liquid needed for work on one day is taken out of the store for use;

(e) all containers holding flammable liquids are kept tightly closed when not in actual use and, after their contents have been used up, are removed from the construction site and safely disposed of;

(f) where flammable liquids are decanted, the metal containers are bonded and earthed; and

(g) no flammable material, including cotton waste, paper, cleaning rags or similar material is stored together with flammable liquids.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 4

Where spraying is undertaken, provide respiratory equipment The floor area to exceed 20 square meters and have separate entrances Doors must be fitted to open outwards, that cannot be locked Fit the room with a window of strengthened and shatterproof glass that cannot be opened Do not allow a fire or anything which may generate static electricity Place prohibition of entry signs Place a No Smoking notice at both entrances Only quantity of flammable liquid needed for one day’s work to be kept in room Ensure all waste and cleaning rags are disposed of All drums, cans, or similar containers when not in use must be tightly closed Where applicable flammable liquids should be separated by fire resistance material of least two hours Install adequate fire fighting equipment around such buildings An employer shall cause every room, cabinet or enclosure contemplated in sub regulation (2) to be fitted with an efficient intake and exhaust ventilation system to remove any vapor there from and to prevent its re-circulation

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 15

An employer shall as far as is reasonably practicable -

(a) recycle all HCS waste;

(b) ensure that all collected HCS waste is placed into containers that will prevent the likelihood of exposure during handling;

(c) ensure that all vehicles, re-usable containers and covers which have been in contact with HCS waste are cleaned and decontaminated after use in such a way that the vehicles, containers or covers do not cause a hazard inside or outside the premises concerned;

(d) ensure that all HCS waste which can cause exposure, is disposed of only on sites specifically designated for this purpose in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989), in such a manner that it does not cause a hazard inside or outside the site concerned;

(e) ensure that all employees occupied in the collection, transport and disposal of HCS waste, who may be exposed to that waste, are provided with suitable personal protective equipment; and

(f) ensure that if the services of a waste disposal contractor are used, a provision is incorporated into the contract stating that the contractor shall also comply with the provisions of these regulations.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 9

An employer shall -

(a) keep records of the results of all assessments, air monitoring, and medical surveillance reports required by regulations 5, 6 and 7, respectively: Provided that personal medical records shall only be made available to an occupational health practitioner;

(b) subject to the provisions of paragraph (c), make the records contemplated in paragraph (a), excluding personal medical records, available for inspection by an inspector;

(c) allow any person subject to formal written consent of an employee, to peruse the records with respect to that particular employee;

(d) make the records of all assessments and air monitoring available for perusal by the relevant health and safety representative or relevant health and safety committee;

(e) keep all records of assessments and air monitoring for a minimum period of 30 years;

(f) keep all medical surveillance records for a minimum period of 30 years and if the employer ceases activities, all those records shall be handed over or forwarded by registered post to the relevant regional director; and

(g) keep a record of the investigations and tests carried out in terms of regulation 12(1)(b) and of any repairs resulting from these investigations and tests, and the records shall be kept for at least three years.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 9A

Any supplier of hazardous chemical substances is required to provide the user, as far as reasonably practicable, with a material safety data sheet (MSDS) in the form set out in Annexure 1 containing all the information as per ISO 11014 or ANSIZ 400.1.1993.

A MSDS is required to provide information regarding the safe use and storage of such hazardous substance including: the effects the chemical may have on health; first aid in the event of exposure; PPE and procedures for cleaning spills and disposal of waste. It must be ensured that all MSDS's for hazardous chemical substances which are used at an operation is readily available.

Useful Links: Click here for the prescribed template for MSDSs.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 6

(1) Where the inhalation of an HCS is concerned, an employer contemplated in regulation 5(4) shall ensure that the measurement programme of the airborne concentrations of the HCS to which an employee is exposed, is -

(a) carried out in accordance with the provisions of these regulations;

(b) carried out only after the relevant health and safety representative or relevant health and safety committee has been informed thereof and given a reasonable opportunity to comment thereon;

(c) carried out by an approved inspection authority or by a person whose ability to do the measurements is verified by an approved inspection authority;

(d) representative of the exposure of employees to the airborne HCS in accordance with the provisions of subregulation

(2); and

(e) verified in accordance with the provisions of subregulation (3) if the measurements are carried out by a person who is not an approved inspection authority.

(2) In order to comply with the provisions of subregulation (1)(d), an employer shall -

(a) ensure that the measurement programme, in the case of a group measurement, makes provision for the selection of the number of persons for a sample to be done as contemplated in chapters 3 and 4 and Technical Appendix A of the OESSM: Provided that such sample size shall be chosen for the top 10 % of the group at the 95 % confidence level for an HCS with a control limit and for the top 10 % of the group at the 90 % confidence level for an HCS with a recommended limit; and

(b) carry out representative measurements at least every 12 months for an HCS with a control limit and at least every 24 months for an HCS with a recommended limit: Provided that whenever the control limit or recommended limit which has been prescribed for an HCS is exceeded, the provisions of regulation 10 shall apply.

(3) In order to comply with the provisions of subregulation (1)(e), an employer shall obtain the service of an approved inspection authority who shall, at intervals not exceeding 24 months -

(a) verify, by examining the measurement and analysis equipment of the employer and questioning the person referred to in subregulation (1)(c) regarding the carrying out of the measurement programme;

(b) carry out the measurements prescribed by subregulations (1) and (2) for any one group; and

(c) enter the results of the investigation and measurements, as contemplated in paragraphs (a) and (b) respectively, in the record required by regulation 9.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 8

Workplaces or any area thereof must be zoned as respirator zones where the concentration of hazardous chemical substances in the air exceeds the recommended limit without the wearing of respiratory protective equipment.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN 1179, regulation 5

Employers are required to conduct assessments of potential exposure to HCS. The assessment must assess the HCS to which an employee may be exposed and what effects the HCS can have on an employee. It must be determined where the HCS may be present and in what physical form it is likely to be. The control measures to be implemented must also be determined in the assessment. The assessment must be repeated every two years, if there is reason to suspect that the previous assessment is no longer valid or if there has been a change in a process involving an HCS or in the methods, equipment or procedures in the use, handling, control or processing of the HCS.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 10

Employers are required to ensure that the exposure of employees to hazardous chemical substances is prevented, or where this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 11

Where the exposure of employees to hazardous chemical substances in the workplace cannot be adequately controlled, then employers are required to provide employees with suitable personal protective equipment and protective clothing.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 3

Employers are required to ensure that employees receive proper training regarding hazardous chemical substances in accordance with the provisions of this regulation. Training must provide information on the potential source of exposure and potential risks to health caused by exposure. Employees must understand the potential detrimental effect of exposure on his or her reproductive ability. The measures to be taken by the employers to protect an employee against any risk from exposure and the precautions to be taken to protect against the health risks associated with the exposure must be included in the training. The importance of wearing PPE and must be highlighted in the training. The training must further explain to the employers the necessity of personal air sampling and medical surveillance and the importance of good housekeeping at the workplace and personal hygiene; Employees must also be trained on the safe working procedures regarding the use, handling, storage and labelling of the HCS and on procedures to be followed in the event of spillages, leakages or any similar emergency situation which could take place by accident.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 7

Employers are required to keep records of all assessments, air monitoring and medical surveillance reports.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 12

All control equipment and facilities related to HCS must be maintained in good working order. Thorough examinations and tests of engineering control measures must be carried out at intervals not exceeding 24 months by an approved inspection authority or by a person whose ability to do the measurements and tests is verified by an approved inspection authority.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 13

The use compressed air or the use of compressed air to remove particles of an HCS from any surface or person is prohibited. No person may smoke, eat, drink or keep food or beverages in a respirator zone or permit any other person to smoke, eat, drink or keep food or beverages in that zone.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 14

To avoid the spread of contamination from hazardous chemical substances, employers are required to comply with the labelling, packaging, transportation and storage requirements set out in this regulation.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 9A

A MSDS is required to provide information regarding the first aid to be used in the event of exposure to HCS.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 13

The use compressed air or the use of compressed air to remove particles of an HCS from any surface or person is prohibited. No person may smoke, eat, drink or keep food or beverages in a respirator zone or permit any other person to smoke, eat, drink or keep food or beverages in that zone.

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 14

An employer shall, in order to avoid the spread of contamination of an HCS, take steps, as far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure -

(a) that the HCS in storage or distributed are properly identified, classified and handled in accordance with SABS 072 and SABS 0228;

(b) that a container or a vehicle in which an HCS is transported, is clearly identified, classified and packed in accordance with SABS 0228 and SABS 0229; and

(c) that any container into which an HCS is decanted, is clearly labelled with regard to the contents thereof.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN 1179, regulation 4

A person who is or may be exposed, shall obey a lawful instruction given by or on behalf of the employer or a self-employed person, regarding -

(a) the prevention of an 1ICS from being released;

(b) the wearing of personal protective equipment;

(c) the wearing of monitoring equipment to measure personal exposure;

(d) the reporting for health evaluations and biological tests as required by these regulations;

(e) the cleaning up and disposal of materials containing HCS;

(f) housekeeping at the workplace, personal hygiene and environmental and health practices; and

(g) information and training as contemplated in regulation 3

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 295, Driven Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 295, regulation 9

(1) The user of a power-driven grinding machine shall cause such machine to be marked in a conspicuous place with the manufacturer’s rated speed or speeds of the spindle in revolutions per minute.

(2) No user may require or permit a grinding wheel of a power-driven grinding machine to be operated at a speed exceeding that stipulated by the manufacturer of such wheel: provided that a grinding wheel larger than 100 mm in diameter shall only be used if the recommended operating speeds therefor are distinctly marked on such machine.

(3) The user shall cause every grinding wheel of a power-driven grinding machine to be mounted concentrically on the spindle by means of robust metal flanges with annular peripheral bearing surfaces of adequate breadth, which shall bear upon the wheel, and a layer of suitable compressible material to be fitted between the flanges and the wheel: provided that grinding wheels for specialized application that cannot be fixed by flanges shall be so secured that displacement or rupture of the wheel in motion is eliminated as far as possible.

(4) Having regard to the nature of the work that is performed, the user shall cause every power-driven grinding machine to be provided with a substantial guard, which shall enclose the grinding wheel as far as practicable and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand the force of impact of a rupturing wheel.

(5) Having regard to the nature of the work that is performed, the user shall cause a power-driven grinding machine where the work piece is applied to the wheel by hand, to be provided with a substantial adjustable work rest, which shall be securely fixed in position and adjusted to within 3 mm from the grinding face of the wheel.

(6) The user shall cause every power-driven grinding machine to be provided with a strong transparent shield, which shall be kept adjusted so as to protect the operator’s eyes: provided that such shield may be omitted if every operator of the machine is personally issued with suitable eye protection and is obliged to wear it.

(7) The user shall cause a notice to be posted in a conspicuous place at every power-driven grinding machine prohibiting persons from carrying out, inspecting or observing grinding work without using suitable eye protection.

(8) The user shall ensure that the operators of machinery used for the purpose of grinding, cutting, fettling, polishing or similar applications are specifically trained for that particular machinery.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 295, Driven Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 295, regulation 3

Unless moving or revolving components of machinery are in such a position or of such construction that they are as safe as they would be if they were securely fenced or guarded, the user shall cause -

(a) every shaft, pulley, wheel, gear, sprocket, coupling, collar, clutch, friction drum or similar object to be securely fenced or guarded;

(b) every set screw, key or bolt on revolving shafts, couplings, collars, friction drums, clutches, wheels, pulleys, gears and the like to be countersunk, enclosed or otherwise guarded;

(c) every square projecting shaft or spindle end and every other shaft or spindle end that projects for more than a quarter of its diameter to be guarded by a cap or shroud;

(d) every driving belt, rope or chain to be guarded; and

(e) the underside of every overhead driving belt, rope or chain above passages or workplaces to be so guarded as to prevent a broken belt, rope or chain from falling and so injuring persons: provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply where, in the opinion of an inspector, no danger exists in the case of light belts owing to the nature thereof and the speed of operation.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1521, General Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1521, regulation 3

(1) Every employer or user of machinery shall -

(a) ensure that all machinery used by him, is suitable for the purpose for which it is used, and that it is installed, operated and maintained in such a manner as to prevent the exposure of persons to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or circumstances;

(b) in particular cause every exposed and dangerous part of machinery which is within the normal reach of a person to be effectively safeguarded by means of insulation, fencing, screening or guarding, except where an inspector has granted written permission for the omission of such safeguarding;

(c) ensure that all safety equipment is kept in a good working condition and is properly used; and

(d) ensure that the quality of material used in, and the construction, of the machinery or safety equipment is suitable for the purpose for which it was intended.

(2) Where machinery constitutes a danger to persons, the employer or user of machinery concerned shall cause the premises in question to be enclosed, and where such premises are unattended the designated entrances to such premises shall be kept closed and locked.

(3) Unless he has been authorised thereto by the employer or user of machinery, no person shall remove any safety equipment which relates to the machinery in question.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 23

(1) A contractor must ensure that all construction vehicles and mobile plant-

(a) are of an acceptable design and construction;

(b) are maintained in a good working order;

(c) are used in accordance with their design and the intention for which they were designed, having due regard to safety and health;

(d) are operated by a person who-

(i) has received appropriate training, is certified competent and in possession of proof of competency and is authorised in writing to operate those construction vehicles and mobile plant;

(ii) has a medical certificate of fitness to operate those construction vehicles and mobile plant, issued by an occupational health practitioner in the form of Annexure 3;

(e) have safe and suitable means of access and egress;

(f) are properly organized and controlled in any work situation by providing adequate signalling or other control arrangements to guard against the dangers relating to the movement of vehicles and plant, in order to ensure their continued safe operation;

(g) are prevented from falling into excavations, water or any other area lower than the working surface by installing adequate edge protection, which may include guardrails and crash barriers;

(h) are fitted with structures designed to protect the operator from falling material or from being crushed should the vehicle or mobile plant overturn;

(i) are equipped with an acoustic warning device which can be activated by the operator;

(j) are equipped with an automatic acoustic reversing alarm; and

(k) are inspected by the authorised operator or driver on a daily basis using a relevant checklist prior to use and that the findings of such inspection are recorded in a register kept in the construction vehicle or mobile plant.

(2) A contractor must ensure that-

(a) no person rides or is required or permitted to ride on a construction vehicle or mobile plant otherwise than in a safe place provided thereon for that purpose;

(b) every construction site is organized in such a way that, as far as is reasonably practicable, pedestrians and vehicles can move safely and without risks to health;

(c) the traffic routes are suitable for the persons, construction vehicles or mobile plant using them, are sufficient in number, in suitable positions and of sufficient size;

(d) every traffic route is, where necessary, indicated by suitable signs;

(e) all construction vehicles and mobile plant left unattended at night, adjacent to a public road in normal use or adjacent to construction areas where work is in progress, have appropriate lights or reflectors, or barricades equipped with appropriate lights or reflectors, in order to identify the location of the vehicles or plant;

(f) all construction vehicles or mobile plant when not in use, have buckets, booms or similar appendages, fully lowered or blocked, controls in a neutral position, motors stopped, wheels chocked, brakes set and ignition secured;

(g) whenever visibility conditions warrant additional lighting, all mobile plant are equipped with at least two headlights and two taillights when in operation;

(h) tools, material and equipment are secured and separated by means of a physical barrier in order to prevent movement when transported in the same compartment with employees;

(i) vehicles used to transport employees have seats firmly secured and adequate for the number of employees to be carried; and

(j) all construction vehicles or mobile plant traveling, working or operating on public roads comply with the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.8

(1) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons from being injured as a result of them, the clothes being worn by them or any equipment being held by them coming into contact with or being drawn into any moving part of any machine.

(2) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons from being injured because of any machinery failing as a result of -

(a) incorrect design;

(b) incorrect installation;

(c) poor maintenance; or

(d) incorrect use or non-compliance with proper operating or safety procedures.

(3) The measures to be taken by the employer in terms of regulation 1 must include measures to ensure that -

(a) only persons authorized by the employer to do so, start operate and maintain any machine where such starting, operation or maintenance may pose a significant risk to any person;

(b) where the moving of machinery may pose a significant risk to any person, such machinery is only moved under the constant supervision of a competent person who is fully aware of the risks attached to such moving of the machinery;

(c) only persons authorised by the employer to do so enter any area where machinery is operated, where such operation may pose a significant risk to any person;

(d) machinery is only operated if all installed safety devices are operational and functional;

(e) persons in close proximity to moving parts of machinery do not wear or are not permitted to wear clothing or anything else that can be caught in such moving parts;

(f) where the unexpected moving of any machinery or any part of any machinery could pose a significant risk to any person, appropriate pre-start warning devices, such as audible warning devices, the delay time must be determined by risk assessment with a minimum of a ten second time delay, are fitted to such machinery and used to warn persons that such machinery is about to be set in motion;

(g) here there could be a significant risk to any person working on any machinery due to the release from such machine of any mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, chemical or other source of energy, a written lockout procedure is prepared and implemented to ensure that such source of energy is effectively locked out and de-energised before any person works on such machinery;

(h) access scaffolding is erected, used, maintained and dismantled safely and in accordance with SANS Standard 10085-1:2004 “The design, erection, use and inspection of access scaffolding”.

(i) means are provided, on or in close proximity to any machine, to immediately remove the source of power to that machine in case of an emergency;

(j) where the starting of machines are interlocked, no unintended starting of any of those machines can take place;

(k) starting devices are so arranged that no accidental starting of machinery can take place; and

(l) all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic portable equipment are operated and maintained in a safe working order;

(4) The measures to be taken by the employer to prevent any person from coming into contact with any moving part of machinery or any equipment attached thereto, must include -

(a) effective physical barriers at the machinery such as screening, guarding or fencing; or

(b) failsafe electric or electronic barriers interlocked with the machinery in such a way that the machinery would be stopped before persons come into contact with moving machinery or parts thereof; or

(c) effective barriers at a safe distance away from any machinery.

(5) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that:

(a) when a compression ignition engine system is found to have any defect which may cause a significant risk to the safety or health of persons, the use of such engine system is discontinued immediately;

(b) all services, maintenance and repairs to diesel-powered equipment are performed by a competent person;

(c) all areas where diesel fuel is stored and where fuelling is carried out are clearly marked and that measures are in place to prevent spillage, contamination and fire, including that -

(i) diesel engine fuel is delivered underground in such a way that no spillage takes place during delivery;

(ii) when fuel is piped underground fuel delivery pipes are drained each time after use;

(iii) fuel is stored underground only in non-flammable robust containers which do not leak; and

(iv) the quantity of fuel stored underground is limited to 3 (three) day’s estimated consumption.

(6) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that every mobile diesel engine powered unit, when not in use, is kept at a location that is sufficiently ventilated to prevent a build up of diesel fumes in the air at that location sufficient to cause a significant risk when starting up that engine.

(7) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that all areas where diesel fuel is stored are clearly indicated on the mine’s rescue plan contemplated in regulation 17 (19). [Reg. 8.8 added by GN R93/2008]

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 7.4

7.4.1 If the roof, hanging or sidewalls in the workings of any mine or part of a mine are in the opinion of the Principal Inspector of Mines of a nature requiring systematic support he may give notice to that effect to the manager who shall, after consultation with any regional mining engineer (mining), specify the support to be provided and the system according to which it shall be placed.

7.4.2 The manager shall ensure that all persons concerned are made aware of such system and that notices setting out its specifications are posted up at suitable places where they can conveniently be read.

7.4.3 Any person who fails to comply with the specifications of such system shall be guilty of an offence.

7.4.4 If, in the opinion of the Principal Inspector of Mines, the method of supporting the roof, hanging and sidewalls in the workings of any mine or part of a mine is unsafe either by reason of the distances between supports being excessive or for any other reason, he may by notice in writing require the manager to modify the method.

Appliable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 14.6

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that no person is endangered by any significant risks such as the collapse of surface buildings and structures thereon associated with structural failure as a result of the removal of any type of support provided for the protection of the surface of a mine or structures or objects thereon.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 5.8.3

No person shall work or be present at or near or cause or permit any other person to work or be present at or near any place where there may be danger of failing mineral or material unless he or such other person wears a hard hat in good condition and of a type approved by the Chief Inspectormanager.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 5.8.3

No person shall work or be present at or near or cause or permit any other person to work or be present at or near any place where there may be danger of failing mineral or material unless he or such other person wears a hard hat in good condition and of a type approved by the Chief Inspector

Applicable Act: MA, Reg 7.7

7.7.1 No person shall enter or remain in, or cause or permit any other person to enter or remain in, the underground workings of a mine unless he or such other person wears a hard hat in good condition and of a type approved by the Chief Inspector.

7.7.2 In opencast workings no person shall enter or remain at or near, or cause or permit any other parson to enter or remain at or near, any vertical or steeply inclined face or sidewall which exceeds a vertical height of three metres unless he or such other person wears a hard hat in good condition and of a type approved by the Chief Inspector.

7.7.3 The hard hat required in terms of regulations 7.7.1 and 7.7.2 shall be provided free of charge by the manager.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 29

In addition to complying with the Environmental Regualtions for Workplaces 1987, a contractor must put measure in place to ensure fire safety. The measures taken must take into account the following: Flammable substances; Signage; Flammable gases, vapours or dusts in confined spaces; Electrical installations Smoking signs Flammable waste; Ventilation; Compbustable materials Hotwork A competent person must be appointed in writing to inspect fire equipment and a number of workers must be trained to use fire-extinguishers. Signage and evacuation procedures must be available in the case of an emergency.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 25

A contractor must store flammable liquids in terms of the General Safety Regulations, 2003. The regulation further requires that 'No Smoking' signs be displayed at the entrance to a flammable storage area, and that sufficient fire-fighting equipement be available and the relevant signage displayed. The area where decanting of flammable liquids takes place must be earthed, containers must be kept closed and only sufficient liquild for one day must be kept at the work area. Flammable waste must be stored together with flammable liquids.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956

Specific Reference: Explosives Act, Sect 27

Any person who, either wilfully or through negligence, causes an explosion resulting in the loss of life or endangerment to safety, shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in this section.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 Of 1956 - GN R1604 - Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of these regulations deals with the use of blasting materials. The Chapter contains the following provisions: Application for and issuing of a blasting permit (10.2.1; 10.2.2; 10.2.3; 10.2.4; 10.3.1; 10.3.3) Health and safety requirements (10.4.1; 10.9.1; 10.29.1 - 10.30) Copy of regulation and records (10.4.2; 10.4.3) Appointment and responsibilities of a Blasting Manager (10.5.1; 10.5.2; 10.5.3; 10.5.4; 10.6.1; 10.6.2; 10.7.1; 10.7.2; 10.9.2) Storage of blasting equipment (10.8.1; 10.8.2; 10.8.3; 10.8.4; 10.8.5) Blasting procedure (10.8.6; 10.9.3; 10.10 - 10.16; 10.18.1 - 10.22) Blasting done within 500 metres of any building, railway, public thoroughfare, powerline, telephone line, pipeline, sports field or any public place (10.17.1 - 10.17.4; 10.31) Prohibitions (10.23.1 - 10.23.5; 10.24; 10.25) Used blasting material (10.23.6; 10.23.7) Fire precautions (10.26.1; 10.26.2) Intoxication and narcotics (10.27)

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA Reg, Chapter 5

(1) The employer must ensure that a competent person reports to the employer, at appropriate intervals determined in accordance with the mine’s risk assessment, on -

(a) the effectiveness of the precautionary measures taken to prevent or suppress explosions of coal dust or flammable gas; and

(b) the adequacy of measures in place to prevent, detect and combat the start and spread of mine fires.

(2) Where at any area at a mine, a fire could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of persons, the employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that flammable liquids, gases and materials in use, are transported, stored, deposited, used and disposed of in such a way as to prevent the starting or spreading of a fire. [Subreg. (2) added by GN R1237/2003]

(3) The employer at any mine at which a fire occurs must, as soon as practicable, notify the employer of any other mine at which the spread of such fire could constitute a hazard should such fire not be immediately extinguishable, of the existence of that fire [Subreg. (3) added by GN R1237/2003]

(4) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that any coal, coal debris or bituminous rock is deposited so that it does not pose a significant risk to the health or safety of any person. [Subreg. (4) added by GN R1237/2003]

(5) The employer, at any mine where the risk assessment indicates a risk of the presence of flammable gas, must ensure that all flammable gas measuring instruments and flammable gas warning devices used at the mine for the detection of methane or hydrogen or a mixture of both, comply with the South African National Standard Specification SANS 1515- 1: 2006, Edition 2.1 “Gas measuring equipment primarily for use in mines: Part 1: Battery operated portable, flammable gas measuring instruments and warning devices”. [Subreg. (5) added by GN R92/2008] (6) Annex A: “Assessment of Compliance with this part of the Specification” contained in South African National Standard Specification SANS 1515-1: 2006, Edition 2.1 shall, for the purpose of regulation 5.1(5), be deemed to be normative. [Subreg. (6) added by GN R92/2008] Reference is made to the following Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in terms of section 9(2) of this Act (i) Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Coal Dust and Flammable Gas Explosions: Ref.: DME 16/3/2/1-Al (ii) Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas Explosions in Mines Other than Coal DME 16/3/2/1-A2 [Chapter 5 inserted by GN R904/2002]

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 14

An employer shall, in order to avoid the spread of contamination of an HCS, take steps, as far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure -

(a) that the HCS in storage or distributed are properly identified, classified and handled in accordance with SABS 072 and SABS 0228;

(b) that a container or a vehicle in which an HCS is transported, is clearly identified, classified and packed in accordance with SABS 0228 and SABS 0229; and

(c) that any container into which an HCS is decanted, is clearly labelled with regard to the contents thereof.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GN R1179, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GN R1179, regulation 9A

(1) Subject to section 10(3) of the Act, every person who manufactures, imports, sells or supplies any hazardous chemical substance for use at work, shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, provide the person receiving such substance, free of charge, with a material safety data sheet in the form of Annexure 1, containing all the information as contemplated in either ISO 11014 or ANSIZ400.1.1993 with regard to-

(a) product and company identification;

(b) composition/information on ingredients;

(c) hazards identification;

(d) first-aid measures;

(e) fire-fighting measures;

(f) accidental release measures;

(g) handling and storage;

(h) exposure control/personal protection;

(i) physical and chemical properties;

(j) stability and reactivity;

(k) toxicological information;

(l) ecological information;

(m) disposal considerations;

(n) transport information;

(o) regulatory information; and

(p) other information: Provided that, where it is not reasonably practicable to provide a material safety data sheet, the manufacturer, importer, seller or supplier shall supply the receiver of any hazardous chemical substance with sufficient information to enable the user to take the necessary measures as regards the protection of health and safety.

(2) Every employer who uses any hazardous chemical substance at work, shall be in possession of a copy of Annexure 8 or a copy of sufficient information, as contemplated in subregulation (1).

(3) Every employer shall make Annexure 8 or sufficient information, as contemplated in subregulation (1), available at the request of any interested or affected person.

Applicable Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 4

(1)No employer shall require or permit any person to work in a place where the vapour of any flammable liquid is generated to such an extent that it constitutes an actual or potential fire or explosion hazard or endangers the safety of any person, unless the provisions of subregulations (2) to (12) of this regulation are complied with.

(2)No employer shall require or permit a flammable liquid to be used or applied other than in a room, cabinet or other enclosure specially constructed for this purpose of fire-resisting material, or in a place which, owing to its situation or construction or any other feature of circumstance, is of such a nature that -

(a)no fire or explosion hazard is, can or may be created thereat;

(b)any vapour resulting from such use or application is efficiently dispersed and diluted into the atmosphere subject to the provisions of the Air Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act 45 of 1965); and

(c)no other workplace can or may be contaminated by such vapour.

(3)An employer shall cause every room, cabinet or enclosure contemplated in subregulation (2) to be fitted with an efficient intake and exhaust ventilation system to remove any vapour therefrom and to prevent its re-circulation in a manner which may lead to the contamination of any other workplace or the creation of a fire or explosion hazard: Provided that, notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation, an employer shall provide every employee doing spraying with a respirator, mask or breathing apparatus of a type approved by the chief inspector, and that any such employee shall while spraying use such apparatus provided to him.

(4)Where spraying is done in any room the employer concerned shall cause the ventilation system contemplated in subregulation (3) to conform to the following requirements:

(a)If the air supply and extraction is horizontal, the average air speed measured at a level of 1,5 metres above the floor, or at the level of the platform on which persons stand to work, shall not be less than 0,5 metres per second;

(b)if the air supply is vertical and the extraction thereof is done through slits or a grill along the side walls at floor level, the average air speed measured at a level of 1,5 metres above the floor, or at the level of the platform on which persons stand to work, shall not be less than 0,4 metres per second; or

(c)if the air supply is vertical and the extraction thereof is done through a grill over the whole of the floor area, the average air speed measured at a level of 1,5 metres above the floor, or at the level of the platform on which persons stand to work, shall not be less than 0,3 metres per second.

(5)Where spraying is done into any cabinet or enclosure as contemplated in subregulation (2), the employer concerned shall cause the ventilation system contemplated in subregulation (3) to comply with the following requirements:

(a)Where the area of the open face of the cabinet is not more than one square metre, the average speed of air movement through the said face shall not be less than one metre per second;

(b)where the area of the open face is more than one square metre but less than two square metres, the average speed of air movement through the said face shall not be less than 0,75 metres per second; or

(c)where the area of the open face is equal to or exceeds two square metres, the average speed of air movement through the said face shall not be less than 0,5 metres per second.

(6)With regard to the ventilation system contemplated in subregulation (3) the employer shall cause

(a)all ducts, trunks and enclosures of the system to be of fire-resistant material with a smooth interior finish and to be constructed in such a manner as to facilitate the cleaning thereof;

(b)the system to be kept in operation during working hours as well as for at least the period of time thereafter that may be necessary to clear the vapour from the atmosphere of the room, cabinet or enclosure to below 25 per cent of the lower explosive limit of that vapour; and

(c)the work to be so organised that the flow of air towards the intake of such ventilation system is not obstructed and draws the spray or vapour of the flammable liquid away from any employee operating the equipment.

(7)With regard to any room contemplated in subregulation (2) the employer shall cause every such room -

(a)with a floor area exceeding 20 square metres to have at least two separate entrances at opposite ends of the room, which shall be fitted with doors opening outwards that cannot be locked; and

(b)to be fitted with an inspection window of strengthened and shatterproof glass that cannot be opened.

(8)(a)An employer shall not permit -

(i)any fire, flame or naked light or anything which may generate static electricity or any other thing which may ignite a flammable liquid or its vapour, to be used in or taken into any room, cabinet or enclosure contemplated in subregulation (2) in which any such flammable liquid is used, sprayed or stored, and shall affix a suitable and conspicuous sign prohibiting any such act at all the entrances to any such room, cabinet or enclosure;

(ii)any person to, and no person shall, smoke in any place in which flammable liquid is used or stored, and such employer shall affix a suitable and conspicuous notice prohibiting such smoking at all the entrances to any such place; and

(iii)any process capable of causing sparks or fire, or the application of any heat for the drying of sprayed or treated articles, to take place in any room, cabinet or enclosure used for spraying, before the space or atmosphere has been cleared of all vapour.

(b)No person shall contravene any prohibition made known as contemplated in subparagraph (i) or (ii) of paragraph (a).

(9)With respect to any room, cabinet or enclosure contemplated in subregulation (2), the employer concerned shall cause -

(a)discarded cotton waste, cleaning rags or similar material to be removed daily and safely disposed of;

(b)only that quantity of flammable liquid needed for work on one day to be taken into or kept in such room, cabinet or enclosure: Provided that partially consumed stock may be stored in a properly marked, fireproof wall cabinet inside the workplace;

(c)all drums, cans, canisters or similar containers holding flammable liquids to be kept tightly closed when not in actual use and, after their contents have been used up, to be removed from the workplace and safely disposed of daily; and

(d)every such room, cabinet or enclosure to be kept clean and all fans, ducts, trunks and enclosures of the ventilation system contemplated in subregulation (3) to be kept clean and in good working order: Provided that any cleaning, scraping or scouring shall be done with implements that cannot cause sparking if the concentration of the vapour exceeds 25 per cent of the lower explosive limit of that vapour.

(10)An employer shall cause every flammable liquid store to be -

(a)separated by means of fire-resisting material with a fire-resistance of two hours from any room, cabinet or enclosure, contemplated in subregulation (2);

(b)constructed of fire-resisting material with a fire-resistance of two hours;

(c)constructed in such a way that, in case of spillage, a volume of the flammable liquid in question equal to the quantity of flammable liquid ordinarily kept in store plus 10 per cent of that quantity, can be contained;

(d)ventilated to the open air in such a manner that vapour cannot accumulate inside the store; and

(e)clearly marked with a sign indicating that it is such a store and also indicating the amount of flammable liquid which may be stored therein.

(11)Taking into account the construction and location of the premises in question and the quantity and types of flammable liquids involved, an employer shall install an adequate amount of efficient fire-fighting equipment in suitable locations in and around every building in which such substances are used, handled or stored, or as may be recommended by the fire chief of the local authority concerned.

(12)The provisions of this regulation shall not be construed as applying to the use of flammable liquids in the course of or in connection with building work: Provided that every employer engaged in building work shall ensure that, where flammable liquids are used or applied at the workplace concerned, this is done in such a manner that no fire or explosion hazard is created, and the workplace is effectively ventilated: Provided further that where the workplace cannot be ventilated effectively the employer shall provide every employee involved with a respirator, mask or breathing apparatus of a type approved by the chief inspector,* and shall take steps to ensure that every such employee, while using or applying flammable liquid, uses the apparatus supplied to him.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in terms of section 63.

Specific Reference: Chapter 7 - Protection in Workings.

7.3.2 Every entrance to every vertical or steeply inclined shaft, winze, sump, rockpass or other dangerous excavation shall be kept properly closed by a fence, barrier, door or gate, or shall be kept adequately covered, so as to prevent persons having unintentional access to, or accidentally slipping of falling into, such excavation.

7.3.3 No person other than the manager, mine overseer or shiftboss shall cross or open any fence, barrier, gate, wall, door or cover provided for protection in workings until he has received definite instructions or permission to do so from the ganger or miner or other responsible person in charge.

7.3.4 The ganger or miner or other responsible person in charge shall not cross or open, or cause or permit any other person to cross or open, any fence, barrier, gate, wall, door or cover provided for protection in workings except for the purpose of conducting repairs or other necessary operations and then only if effective precautions for the safety of persons are taken.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 30

(1) A contractor must, in addition to the construction site provisions in the Facilities Regulations, 2004, promulgated by Government Notice No. R. 924 of 3 August 2004, provide at or within reasonable access of every construction site, the following clean, hygienic and maintained facilities:

(a) Shower facilities after consultation with the employees or employees representatives, or at least one shower facility for every 15 persons;

(b) at least one sanitary facility for each sex and for every 30 workers;

(c) changing facilities for each sex; and

(d) sheltered eating areas.

(2) A contractor must provide reasonable and suitable living accommodation for the workers at construction sites who are far removed from their homes and where adequate transportation between the site and their homes, or other suitable living accommodation, is not available

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 29

A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987, ensure that-

(a) all appropriate measures are taken to avoid the risk of fire;

(b) sufficient and suitable storage is provided for flammable liquids, solids and gases;

(c) smoking is prohibited and notices in this regard are prominently displayed in all places containing readily combustible or flammable materials;

(d) in confined spaces and other places in which flammable gases, vapours or dust can cause danger-

(i) only suitably protected electrical installations and equipment, including portable lights, are used;

(ii) there are no flames or similar means of ignition;

(iii) there are conspicuous notices prohibiting smoking;

(iv) oily rags, waste and other substances liable to ignite are without delay removed to a safe place; and

(v) adequate ventilation is provided;

(e) combustible materials do not accumulate on the construction site;

(f) welding, flame cutting and other hot work are done only after appropriate precautions have been taken to reduce the risk of fire;

(g) suitable and sufficient fire-extinguishing equipment is placed at strategic locations or as may be recommended by the Fire Chief or local authority concerned, and that such equipment is maintained in a good working order;

(h) the fire equipment contemplated in paragraph (g) is inspected by a competent person, who has been appointed in writing for that purpose, in the manner indicated by the manufacturer thereof;

(i) a sufficient number of workers are trained in the use of fire-extinguishing equipment;

(j) where appropriate, suitable visual signs are provided to clearly indicate the escape routes in the case of a fire;

(k) the means of escape is kept clear at all times;

(l) there is an effective evacuation plan providing for all-

(i) persons to be evacuated speedily without panic;

(ii) persons to be accounted for; and

(iii) plant and processes to be shut down; and

(m) a siren is installed and sounded in the event of a fire.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 27

A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987, promulgated by Government Notice No. R. 2281 of 16 October 1987, ensure that suitable housekeeping is continuously implemented on each construction site, including-

(a) the proper storage of materials and equipment;

(b) the removal of scrap, waste and debris at appropriate intervals;

(c) ensuring that materials required for use, are not placed on the site so as to obstruct means of access to and egress from workplaces and passageways;

(d) ensuring that materials which are no longer required for use, do not accumulate on and are removed from the site at appropriate intervals;

(e) ensuring that waste and debris are not disposed of from a high place with a chute, unless the chute complies with the requirements set out in regulation 14(6);

(f) ensuring that construction sites in built-up areas adjacent to a public way are suitably and sufficiently fenced off and provided with controlled access points to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons; and

(g) ensuring that a catch platform or net is erected above an entrance or passageway or above a place where persons work or pass under, or fencing off the danger area if work is being performed above such entrance, passageway, or place so as to ensure that all persons are kept safe in the case of danger or possibility of persons being struck by falling objects.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 9

(1) In order to expedite the evacuation of a workplace in case of fire, every employer shall ensure that -

(a) any emergency escape door from any room or passage or at a staircase shall, as far as is practicable, be hung so as to open outwards;

(b) every door of a room in which persons may be present, and every door of a passage or at a staircase serving as a means of exit from such room, shall be kept clear and capable of being easily and rapidly opened from inside so as to ensure quick and easy evacuation;

(c) the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall also be complied with in respect of the outer escape exit from the workplace;

(d) staircases and steps leading from one floor to another or to the ground shall be provided with substantial hand-rails;

(e) staircases intended to be used as fire escapes shall -

(i) be constructed of non-combustible material;

(ii) be kept clear of any material or other obstruction; and

(iii) not terminate in an enclosed area;

(f) staircases, passages and exits intended for escape purposes shall be of a width and of a gradient which will facilitate the quick and safe egress of the number of persons intended to make use of them; and

(g) having regard to the size, construction and location of a workplace, the number of persons, and the activity therein, such workplace is provided with at least two means of egress situated as far apart as is practicable.

(2) Having regard to the size, construction and location of the workplace, and the amount and type of flammable articles used, handled or stored on the premises, an employer shall provide on the premises an adequate supply of suitable fire-fighting equipment at strategic locations or as may be recommended by the fire chief of the local authority concerned, and such equipment shall be maintained in good working order.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 8

(1) Where a substantial risk exists that a workplace may be flooded, the employer shall take measures to be informed forthwith of any imminent flooding.

(2) Every employer shall take measures to be informed forthwith of any imminent flooding from constructions for conserving water, or which may cause water to converge or accumulate on his premises, and shall, prior to the erection of such a construction, give notice in writing to all persons situated in the danger zone below such construction of the possibility of flooding owing to such construction.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 5

(1) An employer shall ensure that every workplace in his undertaking is ventilated either by natural or mechanical means in such a way that -

(a) the air breathed by employees does not endanger their safety;

(b) the time-weighted average concentration of carbon dioxide therein, taken over an eight-hour period, does not exceed one half per cent by volume of air;

(c) the carbon dioxide content thereof does not at any time exceed three per cent by volume of air;

(d) the prescribed exposure limits for airborne substances therein are not exceeded; and

(e) the concentration therein of any explosive or flammable gas, vapour or dust does not exceed the lower explosive limit of that gas, vapour or dust.

(2) Where the measure prescribed by subregulation (1) are not practicable, or where there is a danger of unsafe air in the breathing zone of an employee, the employer shall provide every such employee with, and ensure that he correctly uses, respiratory protective equipment of a type that reduces the exposure of the employee to a safe level and the employer shall, further, inform him of the dangers of and the precautionary measures against excessive exposure.

(3) The provisions of subregulation (1) (b) and (c) shall not apply in respect of workplaces where the ambient pressure differs by more than 20 per cent from atmospheric pressure at sea-level.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 4

1) In order to effect visual contact with areas outside a workplace, where employees work the majority of their shift in a room of which the floor area is less than 100 square metres, the employer of such employees shaft cause every such room to be provided with windows in such a way that -

(a) the total glazed area of such windows is not less than three fifths of the square root of the floor area of the room, both areas measured in square metres;

(b) the window sills are not higher and the window heads are not lower than one and a half metres above the floor level of the room; and

(c) such windows are glazed with transparent material.

(2) Unless an inspector otherwise directs, the provisions of subregulation (1) shall not apply under conditions where natural light will have an adverse effect on the process or material used in a room, or where the process in a room has to be conducted under critical conditions of light, temperature, humidity or air movement, or where the judgement of texture or colour in a room has to be done under conditions of constant lighting quality and intensity, or where, for reasons of safety, privacy or security, compliance with the intended provisions becomes impracticable.

(3) Where the penetration of direct sunlight into any workplace may pose a threat to the safety of persons in such workplace, the employer concerned shall ensure that such workplace is screened to avoid such penetration, but retaining, as far as is practicable, outside visual contact.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 3

Lighting survey to be periodically carried out

Identify the need for specialized lighting

Provide emergency lighting where people habitually work indoors at night

Ensure emergency lighting is not less than 0,3 lux at floor level to enable employees to evacuate

Where dangerous materials are present or dangerous processes are carried out, the illuminance shall be not less than 20 lux

Ensure emergency lighting is capable of being activated within 15 seconds

Test for efficient operation to be done at least every three months

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 2281, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 2281, regulation 2

Subject to the provisions of sub regulation (2), no employer shall require or permit an employee to work in an environment in which the time weighted average dry-bulb temperature taken over a period of four hours is less than 6 °C, unless the employer takes reasonable measures to protect such employee against the cold and further takes all precautions necessary for the safety of such employee: Provided that, where outdoor work is performed, the employer shall take such measures and such precautions in an environment in which the actual dry-bulb temperature is less than 6 °C at any time.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 9

Every employer shall maintain all rooms and facilities which are prescribed or provided for in terms of the provisions of these regulations, in a clean, hygienic, safe, whole and leak-free condition, and in a good state of repair.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 8

Every employer shall -

(a) where reasonably practicable, provide an ergonomically sound seat for every employee whose work can be effectively performed while sitting;

(b) where reasonably practicable, permit an employee whose work is normally performed standing to take advantage of any opportunity for sitting which may occur, and for this purpose the employer shall provide seating facilities; and

(c) provide seats with backrests where the nature of work performed by the employees is such that such seats can be used.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 7

Every employer shall -

(a) make available an adequate supply of drinking water for his or her employees at their workplace; and

(b) clearly and conspicuously mark such, taps and pipes that is not fit for human consumption

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 6

Every employer shall -

(a) prohibit smoking, eating or drinking at workplaces contemplated in regulation 5(1); and

(b) display conspicuous signs or notices at such workplaces prohibiting smoking, eating or drinking

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 5

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 4 (3), every employer of employees who at a workplace -

(a) are exposed to a hazardous chemical substance or a hazardous biological agent;

(b) come into physical contact with any known poisonous substance, which may cause illness if taken orally;

(c) are exposed to dirt, dust, soot or similar filth; or

(d) handle or process untanned hides or skins, or unwashed wool or mohair, shall provide a separate dining-room or eating place on the premises which in respect of the maximum number of employees who will be using it at any one time, shall be in accordance with Part C of SABS 0400.

(2) An employer contemplated in subregulation (1) shall -

(a) provide tables and chairs in every dining room for the maximum number of employees who will be using the dining room at any one time;

(b) ensure that a dining-room or eating place is not connected directly by means of a door or any other opening with any room in which there is exposure to a hazardous chemical substance or hazardous biological agent; or in which untanned hides or skins or unwashed wool or mohair are treated, processed or stored;

(c) not store any material, tools or other goods not related to use of a dining-room in such dining room or allow such items to be stored therein; and

(d) ensure that every dining room is naturally or artificially ventilated in accordance with Part O of the National Building Regulations.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 4

(1) In respect of employees -

(a) for whom showers are prescribed; or

(b) who need to undress, the employer shall provide separate changing rooms for males and females respectively, in accordance with Part C of SABS 0400.

(2) An employer contemplated in sub-regulation (1) shall -

(a) ensure that a changing room is not connected directly by means of a door or of any other opening to any room in which there is exposure to a hazardous chemical substance or a hazardous biological agent; or in which untanned hides or skins or unwashed wool or mohair are treated, processed or stored;

(b) provide adequate seating in the form of chairs or benches in every changing room for the maximum number of employees that will be using such changing room at any one time;

(c) not store any material, tools or other goods not related to use of a changing room in such changing room or allow such items to be stored therein;

(d) where a change-room has windows, glaze such windows in obscure glass or similar material;

(e) screen the entrance of every changing room in order to afford privacy;

(f) provide a conspicuous sign at the entrance to a changing room to indicate the gender of the persons for whom the changing room is intended;

(g) provide facilities for the drying of wet clothes, if the employees for whom the changing room has been provided, may become wet in the course of their work;

(h) ensure that every changing room is naturally or artificially ventilated in accordance with Part O of the National Building Regulations; and

(i) ensure that no employee referred to in subregulation (1) changes his or her clothing at any other place at a workplace than in the changing room provided for him or her.

(3) Subject to the provisions of regulation 5 an employer may allow a changing room to be used for the partaking of meals provided that -

(a) an obscure partition that reaches the ceiling or roof is installed between showers and eating places; and

(b) there is no direct communication between the changing room and the toilet facilities.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 3

(1) An employer in a workplace shall provide every employee in his or her service, excluding office workers, with a personal facility for safekeeping in which clothes or other personal items of the employee can be kept safely and in a good condition.

(2) Every employer shall ensure that every employee referred in subregulation (1) shall store his or her clothing and other personal items in his or her facility for safekeeping.

(3) The provisions of this regulation shall not apply in respect of activities for which specific types or numbers of facilities for safekeeping are prescribed.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 924, Facilities Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 924, regulation 2

(1) Every employer shall provide sanitary facilities at a workplace in accordance with Parts F, P and Q of the application of the National Building Regulations.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1), an employer may, where less than 11 persons are employed on one premises, make arrangements in writing for such persons to use closets and washbasins on adjoining premises: Provided that-

(a) such facilities are freely and readily accessible; and

(b) the facilities comply with the provisions of these Regulations as well as with SABS 0400 with respect to -

(i) the total number of employees who will be using the facilities; and

(ii) the condition of such facilities.

(3) Every employer shall -

(a) make toilet paper available free of charge to employees;

(b) provide every water closet pan designed to have a seat, with a seat;

(c) supply a towel to every employee for his or her sole use or disposable paper towels or hot air blowers or clean portions of continuous cloth towels, at washbasins; and

(d) provide toilet soap or a similar cleansing agent free of charge to employees.

(4) Every employer shall, under the circumstances contemplated in Table 4 of Part P of SABS 0400, provide showers for the use of his or her employees, and he or she shall-

(a) provide running hot and cold or premixed hot and cold water for washbasins and showers;

(b) ensure that the walls of that part of a room in which there are showers, are smooth and impermeable, and that the floor thereof is slip-free and sloped for effective drainage; and

(c) ensure that where showers are provided in a room with windows, such windows are glazed in obscure glass or similar material.

(5) In respect of each room in which there are closets, urinals, showers or washbasins, every employer shall -

(a) provide a conspicuous sign outside the entrance to such room to indicate the gender of the persons for whom the room is intended

(b) ventilate such rooms in accordance with the provisions of Part O of National Building Regulations;

(c) provide the necessary screen walls, partitions or doors in order to provide privacy; and

(d) ensure that water feeding to showers or washbasins on his or her premises which is not obtained from the water supply system of a local authority, complies with SABS 241.

Useful Links: Parts F, P and Q of the application of the National Building Regulations.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.15.4A.1.

(a) No person shall bury, submerge, hide or abandon any explosives; (b) No person shall leave explosives unattended so that it will be possible for other persons to have access thereto. [Reg. 15.1A.1 inserted by GN R155/77].

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.15.4A.2.

Whenever an explosives magazine is abandoned without prior notification to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, or when there is reasonable suspicion that an explosives magazine or premises contains explosives in contravention of the Act and these regulations, and reasonable enquiry has failed to locate the owner, an inspector may take such steps as he may deem necessary to gain entrance to such explosives, magazine or premises and any explosives found there shall be dealt with as he may deem fit. If the owner can be located, any explosives found on any premises shall nevertheless be dealt with as deemed fit by an inspector. The owner of such explosives, explosives magazine or premises shall be responsible for any expenses incurred in the safe disposal or destruction of such explosives, explosives magazine or premises. The owner of the explosives, explosives magazine or premises shall have no claim on the inspector or on the Government for the loss of the explosives, explosives magazine or premises which may be destroyed or damaged in the process of the aforementioned safe disposal or destruction of the explosives. The owner of the explosives, explosives magazine or premises shall be liable for any damage which may be suffered by a third party as a result of the aforementioned safe disposal or destruction of the explosives.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.15.1.

No person other than a blaster as defined in Chapter 10 of these regulations, or a person specially authorised in writing by an inspector to do so, shall destroy or attempt to destroy or be allowed to destroy or attempt to destroy any blasting materials.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.15.2.

Explosives shall be destroyed only in a manner previously approved, in writing, by an inspector and the person carrying out the destruction shall adhere in every detail to the method so approved.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.15.4.

An inspector may condemn any explosives which, in his opinion, are not in good condition or the storage or use of which he considers to be dangerous and he may order the destruction forthwith of any such explosives. The owner of the explosives shall have no claim on the inspector or on the Government for the loss of the explosives so condemned and he shall be responsible for any expenses incurred in connection with the destruction of the explosives.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.12.1.

(b) no person shall enter any explosives magazine or pass within the fence or mound of any such magazine except with the permission of the occupier of the magazine;

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.1.1.

the person in official charge at the factory, magazine, tunnel, quarry or excavation, the owner or person officially in charge of the transport, the owner or manager of the premises, or the person using the explosives, as the case may be, shall forthwith give notice thereof in writing, and also by telegraph or telephone, to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, stating full particulars of such accident.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.1.2.

Whether injury to persons or damage to property is caused or not, every accident or occurrence in connection with the accidental ignition or detonation of explosives or their ingredients, the fracture or failure of any essential part of any machinery whereby the safety of persons may be endangered, extensive caving in or subsidence in the ground or works and the failure of any mode of transport used for explosives, shall be reported immediately to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.1.3.

Whenever an accident occurs in connection with the accidental ignition or detonation of explosives or their ingredients, or as a result of the use of explosives and in any other accident reportable under these regulations, which causes death or grievous bodily harm to any person, the place where the accident occurred shall not be disturbed or altered before the arrival or without the consent of an inspector, unless such interference is unavoidable to prevent further accidents, to remove the dead or injured, or to rescue persons from danger.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.1.4.

When injury results in the death of the injured person after the official report has been forwarded, the person who is officially in charge shall give notice thereof to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.1.

An inspector may at his discretion conduct an inquiry into any incident.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.2.

For the purposes of an inquiry referred to in regulation 11.2.1 an inspector may by notice in writing summon any person to appear before him on a day and at a place specified in the notice and to give evidence or to produce a book, document or thing which in the opinion of the inspector has a bearing on the subject of the inquiry.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.3.

(c) retain for a reasonable period any book, document or thing produced by such person or seize it if in his opinion it may serve as evidence at the trail of any person charged with any offence under the Act, these regulations or the common law.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.4.

(b) request the inspector to summon a person required by him as a witness at the inquiry to give evidence or to produce a book, document or thing.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.5.

Upon receiving a request referred to in regulation 11. 2.4 (b) the inspector shall summon that person in accordance with regulation 11. 2.2 to appear before him or to give evidence or to produce the book, document or thing in question: Provided that if in the inspector’s opinion it is not necessary for the said person to give evidence or to produce such book, document or thing, he shall not summon that person unless the person who made the request deposits with the inspector an amount adequate to cover any witness fees which the State has to pay to the said person in terms of regulation 11.2.8.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.11.2.6.

Whenever the inspector deems necessary, he may direct any person to give his evidence on oath or affirmation, and the inspector may administer the oath to, or accept an affirmation from, such person.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.2.1

A person wishing to obtain a permit (blasting ticket) in terms of section 9 (1) (a) of the Act, to use blasting materials shall-

(a) produce evidence satisfactory to the inspector that he has had at least 60 shifts of experience as a learner blaster in the use of blasting materials acceptable to the inspector; and

(b) submit to an examination on his knowledge of the applicable regulations and of blasting practice. A person wishing to obtain a permit in terms of section 9 (1) (a) of the Act, to use blasting materials shall-"

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.2.2.

If the inspector is satisfied that the applicant has the necessary experience and knowledge to use blasting materials correctly, that he may be safely entrusted with the use of blasting materials and that there is necessity for his using the same, he shall issue to him a blasting permit.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.2.3.

The blasting permit shall be valid only for the work and the place stipulated on the permit and for a period sufficient to complete that work.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.4.1

(a) No person other than a blaster or a learner blaster working under the direct and constant supervision of the blaster shall use blasting materials or prepare them for use.

(b) Once the blasting materials have arrived at or near the blast site, no person may handle or be permitted to handle such blasting materials unless he is acting under the instructions and direct supervision of the blaster.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.4.2.

Every blaster shall be in possession of a copy of the regulations of this Chapter.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.4.3.

A blaster shall keep records, in the form prescribed, in writing by an inspector, of every blast he sets off. All entries in the book (register) shall be made forthwith, in ink or with a ball-point pen; no erasures shall be made in the book, and any alteration shall be initialled by the blaster.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.5.1.

Where blasting materials are used, a manager, acceptable to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, shall be appointed to be responsible for the control, management and direction of the work. The appointment shall be made in writing, and the original letter of appointment, bearing the signature of the person making the appointment, as well as the signature of the appointee, accepting the appointment, shall be sent forthwith to the Chief Inspector of Explosives and a copy thereof shall be retained by the appointee. Whenever the appointed manager is necessarily away from his place of work owing to illness or for any other reasons whatsoever, he shall ensure that a competent person is appointed, as aforesaid, to act as his deputy.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.5.3.

Every manager shall be in possession of a copy of these regulations.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.6.1.

The manager shall provide the tools and equipment required under these regulations, and shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that these are used properly and maintained in good order and repair. The manager shall by regular inspections ensure that these regulations are. complied with.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.6.2.

At any site where blasting materials have been used the manager shall appoint a blaster to be in constant attendance while work involving excavating, drilling or the use of a breaker is carried on at the blast site. Any blaster who neglects the duty so placed on him shall be guilty of an offence. The appointment shall be made in writing, and the original letter of appointment, bearing the signature of the manager, as well as the signature of the blaster accepting the appointment, shall be retained by the manager.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.7.1.

At workings where more than one blaster is employed, the manager shall appoint one of the blasters to act as foreman over the other blasters. The appointment shall be made in writing, and the original letter of appointment, bearing the signature of the manager, as well as the signature of the foreman blaster accepting the appointment. shall be retained by the manager.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.7.2.

The foreman blaster shall-

(a) during charging operations ensure that one blaster, with his supply of blasting materials, does not approach closer than 10 metres to another blaster and his supply of blasting materials;

(b) when electric detonators are used, personally comply with the provisions of regulation 10.10 (c), (g) and (h); and

(c) personally supervise the lighting or firing of all explosive charges.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.1.

Every blaster shall be provided with two specially constructed strong waterproof wooden or wood-lined boxes equipped with hinged lids that can be locked. In one he shall keep his immediate requirements of blasting cartridges and detonating fuse (if any) and in the other his detonators (all types) until required for use.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.2.

The boxes shall be painted red and conspicuously marked with the words “Explosives-Springstowwe” in white block letters. They shall be kept securely locked at all times except when it is necessary to place explosives therein or during charging operations or when the boxes or their contents are being inspected. The keys shall be kept in the possession of the blaster.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.3.

Not more than 25 kilograms of blasting cartridges and one reel of detonating fuse or 500 detonators (all types), including detonating relays, and one reel igniter cord shall be kept in these boxes at any one time.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.4.

The boxes when containing explosives shall be kept in a safe and dry place and not less than 2 metres from each other or from a hole that is being charged and except as provided for in regulation 10.7.2 not less than 15 metres from any other work in progress.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.5.

The blaster shall not place or cause or permit to be placed in the said boxes any other materials or any implements or tools.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.8.6.

Blasting materials shall not be withdrawn from any magazine and taken to a blast area until all the holes for the blast have been drilled, finally checked and found to be suitable for charging operations to commence. The blaster shall make an accurate estimate of his requirements of blasting materials for the blast and ensure that the correct quantities, sizes and types are ordered in writing. The person collecting the blasting materials shall ensure that the correct quantities, sizes and types as stated on the order are obtained from the magazines.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.9.2.

When electric detonators are used the manager shall-

(a) provide an efficient shot-firing apparatus fitted with a removable operating handle or key or with a locking arrangement to secure it against unauthorised use;

(b) provide a testing apparatus approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives for testing the continuity of circuits;

(c) ensure that these instruments are kept in efficient working order, are marked with serial numbers and that a record is kept of all examinations and tests carried out on them and by whom this was done; and

(d) ensure that the testing apparatus is sealed with a distinctive seal in such a manner that the internal parts of the instrument cannot be interfered with without the seal being destroyed, and that the apparatus is examined or repaired only by a competent person who shall personally renew the seal before returning the instrument for use.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.9.3.

Primer cartridges shall be made only as required for immediate use for each round of blasting and in their making the detonator shall not be pressed into the explosive without first having made a hole of sufficient diameter and depth in the cartridge with a pricker of non-ferrous metal. The detonator shall be securely fastened to the cartridge in such a manner that it cannot pull out from the cartridge when the primer is lowered into the hole.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.10.

When using electric detonators (all types) the blaster shall-

(a) when testing for continuity of circuits, use only a type of tester which has been approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, and which still has the seals intact;

(d) use only a firing cable which is in good order and of sufficient length to provide for the firing of charges from a safe distance and also ensure that the cable cannot come into contact with any other cable or electric apparatus; the ends of the firing cable adjacent to the shot-exploder shall be shorted at all times other than when they are connected to the shot exploder, in accordance with regulation 10.10 (g) or, when a test for continuity is being carried out, in accordance with regulation 10.10 (f);

(e) personally connect the firing cable to the detonator wires of any charge or charges only after he has completed all firing preparations other than those referred to in paragraphs (f) and (g) of this regulation;

(f) except when a photo-electric type of tester is used, not apply any electrical test to the firing circuit otherwise than through the firing cable and from a place of safety.,

(g) not connect the firing cable to the terminals of the shot-exploder until immediately before firing or attempting to fire.,

(h) immediately after firing or attempting to fire, disconnect both leads of the firing cable from the shot exploder or other firing apparatus and there and then remove the operating. handle or key of the shot-exploder or secure the locking arrangement of the shot-firing apparatus and remove the key, as the case may be.

(i) ensure by using recognised equipment or by employing the services of experts in the field of the use of blasting materials that, at the place where he intends using them, such detonators cannot be detonated by any electro-magnetic waves which may be emanated to that place by any radar, radio, television, or other transmitter, or in any other manner.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.11.1

No person shall drill or permit to be drilled any hole at any, place and in any direction other than that indicated by the blaster.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.11.2

The blaster shall be in attendance during the drilling of the holes and shall ensure that the holes are drilled at the places indicated by him with wax crayon or paint and in the direction indicated by him.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.11.4

Only the blaster under whose attendance the holes were drilled shall charge or attempt to charge such holes; except that with the written permission of an inspector the charging may be done by any other blaster.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.11.5

No person shall drill or permit to be drilled any hole nearer than 150 millimetres to any socket or in such a direction as to approach nearer than 150 millimetres to any socket, nor shall any person deepen or permit to be deepened any hole which has been left unplugged.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.11.6

No person shall use or permit to be used any breaker nearer than 150 millimetres to any socket.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.1

Only blasting materials that are in good outward condition shall be used in charging a hole.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.2

All drill holes shall be sufficiently large to admit freely the insertion of the blasting cartridges.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.4

All holes charged with blasting materials shall be stemmed. Only clay, sifted earth, fine sand or water shall be used as stemming.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.5

Stemming shall not be allowed to come between blasting cartridges charged into a blast hole, except only when detonating fuse is used for initiating the charge.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.6

Tamping shall be done only with properly constructed wooden rods or other approved rods. The rods shall be an easy fit in the holes to be charged, shall be kept clean and free from grit and the ends shall be kept cut off square. No undue force shall be used during temping operations and cartridges shall not be subjected to blows.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.12.7

No person shall extract or attempt to extract blasting material from a hole which has once been charged.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.13.1

A blaster shall prepare only such charges as he intends exploding at the next blast and he shall not start preparing the charges until all persons not necessarily needed to assist him in this work have been removed to a safe place. The charges shall be fired as soon as possible after charging operations have been completed.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.13.2

While charging blast holes, the blaster shall not have more than two persons to help him.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.14.1

Before firing a charge the blaster shall-

(a) take every precaution to prevent possible injury to persons or damage to property;

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.14.2

The blaster shall not fire a charge while any person is within the probable danger zone from the blast.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.14.4

Any person who, after having been warned to stop in accordance with regulation 10.14.1 (c), approaches closer to the blasting site shall be guilty of an offence.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.15.1.

A blaster, after charges have been fired, shall-

(a) not enter or allow any person to enter the place in which such firing has occurred, until the fumes caused by the explosion shall have been sufficiently dissipated, and if safety, fuse was used, not until after the expiry of at least 30 minutes;

(b) personally make an examination of the working place for misfires, exposed blasting materials and dangerous ground and until he has done so and has taken all reasonable steps to make the place safe, shall not allow or permit any persons except those necessary to assist him in making safe, to enter or approach such place;

(c) carefully examine the place for misfires while the debris is being cleared and shall personally instruct the persons engaged in clearing the broken rock to report to him immediately the finding of any explosives or electrical wires or fuses that may lead to a misfire; he shall carefully trace such wire or fuse to determine whether a misfire had occurred;

(d) clean and examine the site where blasting had taken place with a view to discovering holes and shall examine every exposed hole to determine whether it is a misfire or a socket; and

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.15.2.

At any site where blasting materials have been used the blaster shall-

(a) after examining and cleaning exposed holes, plug the sockets with wooden lugs painted red; such plugs shall not again be removed, except temporarily for the purpose of inspection, until the drill holes in the immediate vicinity have been charged, or until all work in connection with the excavation has been completed; (S&T plugs)

(b) mark the holes to be drilled clearly with wax crayon or paint, indicating the position of the holes and the direction in which they shall be drilled;

(c) before personally marking holes, remove or cause to be removed all loose rock or ground to a distance of at least 2 metres in all directions from the place where a hole is to be drilled with a view to discovering misfires and sockets; and

(d) before allowing a breaker to be used, remove or cause to be removed all loose rock or ground to a distance of at least 2 metres in all directions from the place where the breaker is to be used with a view to discovering misfires and sockets.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.16.

(b) cause a hole to be drilled under his personal supervision, parallel to, at least 150 millimetres deeper than, and not nearer than 1 metre to the misfire, which he shall charge and fire and then recover the explosives liberated from the misfire.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.1.

(a) No person shall bury, submerge, hide or abandon any explosive;

(b) no person shall leave explosives unattended so that it will be possible for other persons to have access thereto.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.2.

No person in charge of explosives shall relinquish such charge until some other person lawfully accepts charge thereof or such explosives are placed in a magazine as provided for in these regulations and such magazine has been securely locked.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.3.

No person shall take away or attempt to take away from any workings any explosives without the written permission of the manager, who shall advise the Chief Inspector of Explosives immediately of the issue of any such permit.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.4.

Except as provided for in these regulations no person shall meddle or interfere in any way with explosives or any box containing explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.5.

No person shall convey, or cause or permit to be conveyed, any explosives unless the explosives are contained in the original unopened containers as packed by the manufacturers or in receptacles of a design and construction approved for the purpose by an inspector.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.6.

All blasting materials found among the debris after a blast may not be charged into a blast hole but shall be collected immediately and be placed in two specially constructed strong, waterproof, wooden or wood-line boxes equipped with hinged lids that can be locked. In one box recovered blasting cartridges and detonating fuse shall be kept and in the other recovered blasting accessories such as detonators (all types). Plastic box The boxes shall be painted red and conspicuously marked with the words “Old Explosives-Ou Springstowwe” and words indicating the type of explosives to be placed and kept in them, in white block letters. A hole shall be provided in the lid to allow for the easy insertion of the blasting materials. The boxes shall be kept securely locked except when it is necessary to remove the blasting materials therefrom or when the boxes or their contents are being inspected. The keys shall be kept in the possession of the blaster. The boxes shall be cleared at least once at the end of each day and the contents destroyed.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.23.7.

Empty boxes, cartons or packets which have previously contained blasting cartridges, such as dynamite, gelignite or similar explosives shall not be used for any purpose, but shall be destroyed daily by burning in the open air.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.24.

On the approach of or during a thunderstorm, the blaster shall suspend all blasting operations and no person shall remain or be caused or permitted to remain within an area where he may be injured by the accidental detonation of blasting materials.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.26.1.

No person shall keep, carry, handle or use blasting material within 15 metres of a fire or naked light nor shall any person smoke in or about any place where explosives are being kept, carried, handled or used; except that on confined sites in built-up areas near streets this distance may be reduced to 5 metres, but notices with red letters not less than 75 millimetres high on a white background, warning persons against smoking or making a naked light, shall be prominently displayed on the site.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.27.

No person under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics shall handle or attempt to handle blasting materials and the manager and the blaster shall take all reasonable steps to prevent a person under such influence from handling, approaching or remaining within the vicinity of blasting materials.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.28.

Explosives suspected of being frozen shall not be used or handled.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.29.1.

A blaster shall take all reasonable measures to safeguard all persons who may be at or in the vicinity of his working place against accident in any way, whether such persons are under his direct supervision or not.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.29.2.

No person shall do work or allow work to be done which involves excavating, drilling or the use of a breaker at any place where explosives had previously been used, unless the blaster is in attendance.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.30.

Any person who obstructs or hinders any manager, foreman or blaster in the discharge of his duties, or who fails to comply with the lawful orders given in terms of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.31.

An inspector or the local authority may prohibit or restrict the use of blasting materials in places where, owing to the close proximity of buildings or other works, blasting may appear to endanger life or property: Provided that any person who is dissatisfied with the ruling of the inspector or the local authority may appeal to the Chief Inspector of Explosives whose decision shall be final.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.10.33.

The Chief Inspector of Explosives may, in his discretion, give written exemption from any of the foregoing regulations, and may prescribe, in writing, such additional conditions as he may deem necessary.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.1.1.

The licensee of every magazine shall appoint a trust-worthy person, acceptable to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, as magazine master, to be solely in charge of the magazine and to be responsible for compliance with these regulations.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.1.2.

The appointment shall be made in writing and the original letter of appointment, bearing the signature of the licensee making the appointment, as well as the signature of the appointee, accepting the appointment, shall be sent forthwith to the Chief Inspector of Explosives and a copy thereof shall be posted up in the lobby of the magazine.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.1.3.

In the event of failure to appoint such a magazine master, the licensee shall be deemed to be the magazine master.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.1.4.

It shall not be necessary for the Chief Inspector of Explosives to give any reasons why a magazine master is not acceptable to him.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.1.5.

The magazine master may depute a trustworthy person, who is thoroughly acquainted with the regulations of this Chapter and of Chapter 6, to assist him in operating the magazine and such person shall have the same responsibility under these regulations as the magazine master, but the appointment shall not be taken to relieve the magazine master of his personal responsibility under these regulations.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.2.

The licensee of a magazine shall-

(a) ensure that at all times the magazine, including the mound, drainage system, lightning protection system and fence, is kept in good condition and that no new building or work is erected or constructed within the outer zone applicable to the magazine in terms of the table of distances in regulation 7.3 of Chapter 7 of these regulations and shown on the official site plan for the magazine, without the prior written approval of an inspector;

(b) ensure that the lightning protection system is thoroughly examined and tested at least once a year, not later than 30 September, by a competent person, the result of the examination and test to be entered in the book referred to in regulation 8.4 in addition to being reported forthwith to the Chief Inspector of Explosives., the method of testing shall be in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Chief Inspector of Explosives;

(c) provide the tools and equipment necessary to enable the magazine master to comply with these regulations;

(d) provide two sets of keys for all magazine doors and gates in the fence surrounding the magazine, one set for use by the magazine master and the other set to be kept in such manner as to be immediately available at any time for emergency use or for inspection of the magazine;

(e) whenever the appointed magazine master is necessarily away from his place of work due to illness or for any reason whatsoever, ensure that a competent person is appointed in accordance with regulation 8.1.1 to act as his deputy;

(f) ensure that the exterior of the magazine is painted red and the words “Explosives Magazine” or “Magasyn vir Ontplofbare Stowwe”, are painted in white on the door, except that where, for the purpose of reducing temperature, it is considered advisable, the magazine exterior may be painted white and the inscription shall then be red;

(g) ensure that the official registered number of the magazine is painted on the outer face of the outside door of the magazine; and

(h) ensure that during September each year a certificate worded as follows is sent to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, P.O. Box 4570, Johannesburg: “I,…………………………. hereby certify that magazines numbered…………….., stocked under continuous transport permit number…………….are still in good condition and that no new structures, roads, railways, etc. have come into existence within the danger zones of the magazines, as shown on the site plans mentioned on the licences of the relative magazines. I certify further that the lightning conductors were tested on…………….September 19….. and that the resistance to earth was found, to be………….. ohms in respect of magazines numbered……………………….respectively.”"

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.3.1.

A magazine shall not be used for the storage of any goods or articles not mentioned in the licence, except that the tools and equipment necessary to comply with these regulations may be kept in the magazine.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.3.2.

A larger quantity of explosives than that stipulated on the licence shall not be stored in a magazine, nor shall any explosives be stored in the lobby or passage.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.3.3.

A magazine shall be kept locked at all times save only when necessary to place explosives in or remove explosives from the magazine or to perform any other necessary operation.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.3.4.

No person shall take a radio transmitter inside a magazine

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.4.

A book (register) shall be kept in every magazine in which shall be entered forthwith, in ink, a record of all receipts and issues of explosives in the form prescribed by an inspector; no erasures shall be made in the book and any alteration shall be initialled by the person making it. The book shall not be destroyed until after the lapse of one year from the date of the last entry in the book.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.5.1.

A reliable maximum and minimum thermometer shall be kept in the storage chamber of a magazine and a record of the minimum and maximum temperatures registered since the previous visit, but not more frequently than once every day, shall be entered in the book referred to in regulation 8.4.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.5.2.

The Chief Inspector of Explosives shall be informed forthwith whenever temperatures in excess of 35º C (95º F) and lower than 2º C (35, 6º F) are recorded.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.6.1.

In every magazine, in a place where they can be conveniently read, the following shall be kept posted up:

(a) A copy of the regulations of this Chapter in both official languages; Only English

(b) the licence issued in respect of the magazine, which shall be framed and the frame fixed with brass screws; Not framed, only posted

(c) a copy of the original letter of appointment of the magazine master; and

(d) the specimen, supplied by an inspector according to which the records referred to in regulation 8.4 shall be kept.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.6.2.

So often as the posted notices become defaced, obliterated or destroyed they shall be renewed with all reasonable despatch.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.7.

In the lobby of every magazine shall be kept-

(b) a soft brush and a broom with no metal fittings, for cleaning out the magazine; and

(c) two pairs of large size magazine shoes (galoshes) in good condition, for use when the storage chamber has to be entered. Enter storage chamber wearing normal safety shoes.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.8.

The floor of a magazine shall at all times be kept scrupulously clean and dry.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.9.1

No person shall smoke or make or have a fire or naked light within the fence surrounding a magazine nor shall any person take into this area, any pipe, tobacco, cigarette or matches or any means of making a naked light.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.9.2

No person entering a magazine shall wear boots or shoes containing any exposed metal.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.10.1

Every magazine shall be effectively protected from veld fires, and, to this end, grass within the fence surrounding a magazine shall be kept as short as practicable and this area shall be kept free of combustible material such as timber, bush, dry grass, newspapers, boxes, cartons and the like.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.10.2

Boxes, cartons and paper bags that have contained explosives shall not be used again for any purpose, but shall be destroyed by burning as soon as practicable after being emptied of their explosive contents.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.11.1.

The explosives in a magazine shall be kept in the original packing as received from the supplier.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.11.2.

The cases or cartons shall not be stacked more than 1 900 millimetres high and the stacks shall be so arranged that the code markings on every case or carton can readily be seen.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.11.3.

The explosives shall, so far as is practicable, be issued in the same rotation as they are received.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.12.

Cases or cartons of explosives shall not be opened in the storage chamber of a magazine, but may be opened singly either in the lobby or outside the magazine.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.1.

Except by special permission, in writing, of an inspector. explosives which have been taken to a working place or have been underground or which are damp, soiled or in any way defective shall not be kept in or returned to a magazine, nor shall, any damp, soiled or defective package be kept in or returned to a magazine, except that explosives or packages thereof, which have become damp. soiled or defective in transit from the supplier, may be placed temporarily in a magazine to await instructions as to disposal from an inspector to whom the circumstances shall be reported immediately by the quickest method.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.2.

Whenever any blasting cartridges are found to show signs of exudation or it is suspected for any reason whatsoever that an explosive has deteriorated, these explosives shall not be used but full particulars thereof shall be reported to an inspector by the quickest possible means and the explosives shall be disposed of as directed by such inspector.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.3.

An inspector may order the disposal by destruction or otherwise of any explosives which he considers to be unsafe for storage or use and the owner of the explosives shall be responsible for the disposal of the explosives as instructed and for any expenses incurred in connection with such disposal.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.4.

Blasting cartridges and authorised explosives of classes 1 to 4 that have been in stock in a magazine for over three months and other blasting explosives in stock for over six months, shall not be issued for use or be used, without the prior permission in writing of an inspector. Whenever such blasting explosives are present in a magazine the magazine master shall forthwith report to the Chief Inspector of Explosives the types and quantities of each concerned and the reasons why they are still in stock.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.5.

Whenever blasting explosives have to be destroyed for any reason whatsoever the destruction shall be carried out only by a blaster or person specially authorised by an inspector in a manner approved by such inspector and the quantities destroyed, together with the reasons for their destruction, shall be reported to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.13.6.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in regulation 8.13.1, detonating fuse and igniter cord may be taken to a working place on the reels as supplied by the manufacturers, and any unused detonating fuse and igniter cord on a reel may be returned to the magazines, provided that every precaution is taken to ensure that the reels are not damp, soiled or in any way defective when returned, and that the quantity returned is entered in the magazine book (register).

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.14.

Blasting materials shall be issued from a magazine-

(a) when required by the owner for use in the adjacent workings, only upon the written order of a person authorised by the owner; and

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.15.

Blasting materials shall be handled in a magazine only during the hours of daylight, except with the special permission, in writing, of an inspector and under conditions prescribed by him.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.16.1.

Repairs to a magazine containing explosives shall not be carried out except with the permission, in writing, of an inspector and under conditions prescribed by him.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.16.2.

Whenever any repairs are made to a magazine, including the mound, full particulars thereof shall be reported immediately to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.17.1.

No unauthorised person shall loiter or be permitted to loiter in the vicinity of a magazine, and the owner of the magazine or any employee of the owner may order any such person to leave the vicinity of the magazine, and any such person who fails to comply with any such order shall be guilty of an offence.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.17.2.

No unauthorised person shall enter or be permitted to enter within the fence surrounding a magazine.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.18.

It shall be the responsibility of the magazine master and his deputy to ensure that persons working at or in a magazine, do so in a safe manner and any person who fails to obey any order given in the interests of safety by the magazine master or his deputy shall be guilty of an offence.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.19.1

A magazine shall be visited at least once every twenty-four hours to ascertain whether the magazine has been interfered with.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.19.2

Whenever a magazine has been broken into or been interfered with in any way the matter shall be reported immediately to the nearest police station and to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.8.19.3.

The licence shall place a. watchman or watchmen in charge of a magazine and any such watchman who neglects the duties so imposed on him shall be guilty of an offence. An inspector may, at his discretion, give written exemption from this regulation and may prescribe, in writing, such additional conditions as he may deem necessary.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.1.

A magazine may be erected or used only in accordance with the provisions of section 22 of the Act.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.2.1.

Application for permission to erect a magazine shall be made to an inspector and shall be accompanied by-

(a) a statement showing the types of explosives and the quantity of each required to be stored therein, and the full address of the proposed site of the magazine,

(b) four copies of a plan, drawn to a scale of either 1:500, 1:1000, 1:2 000 or 1:2 500, according to the size of the property, showing the site of the proposed magazine and fence in relation to neighbouring roads (which shall also include the access road to the magazine), railways, buildings and boundaries of properties, as well as the contour of the land on which the magazine is to be erected and the plan shall have drawn thereon, with the site as centre, circles, with radii proportionate to the distances prescribed for the quantity of explosives in the table in regulation 7.3.1 of this Chapter,

(c) a plan or plans, in triplicate, drawn to a scale of 1:100 or 1:50 or 1:25, showing the design and specifications of the proposed magazine and mounds.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.2.2.

When the application is approved, one set of the plans, suitably endorsed, shall be returned to the applicant and until these plans have been received, building of the magazine and mound shall not be commenced.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.2.3.

The permission granted for the erection of a magazine shall lapse if the magazine has not been completed within six months of the date of grant of such permission.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.3.1.

The following table of distances shall form the basis on which applications for magazine licences will be considered:

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.3.2.

The distance between two buildings shall be the shortest distance between the nearest walls of such buildings.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.3.3.

When a magazine is erected in the vicinity of a power line the magazine shall be separated from the power line by a horizontal distance, not less than the following:

(a) For power lines with spans up to 30 metres: 15 metres;

(b) for power lines with spans greater than 30 metres and up to 150 metres: 20 metres;

(c) for power lines with spans greater than 150 metres: 30 metres.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.4.1.

The inspector shall be advised immediately a magazine has been completed and until a licence, in terms of section 22 of the Act has been issued, the magazine shall not be used.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.4.2.

The maximum quantity and the nature of the explosives that may be stored in the magazine shall be stated on the licence and the licence shall be valid only for the person to whom the licence is issued, the licence shall be posted up in a conspicuous place inside the magazine.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.5.

A magazine may not be situated in a tunnel or cutting or disused mine: working which communicates with any existing mine-working

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.7.

Except with the special sanction of the Chief Inspector of Explosives, no mine magazine shall be licensed to contain more than 15 000 kilograms of explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.8.1

Every magazine shall be efficiently protected against lightning in accordance with written specifications prescribed by the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.8.2

At every magazine efficient provision shall be made for draining the area.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.7.8.3

Every magazine shall be surrounded by a substantial fence in accordance with specifications prescribed by the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.38.1

No person other than an inspector, during the course of his duties, shall transport explosives or cause or permit them to be transported in any vehicle propelled by mechanical power, unless the vehicle has been specially converted for the purpose and been licensed, in writing, by an inspector, and except in accordance with the conditions of the licence.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.39.1

No person shall transport explosives or cause or permit them to be transported by pack animal, hand-propelled and animal-drawn vehicle, except with the permission, in writing, of an inspector and except in accordance with the conditions of the permit.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.39.2

An inspector may, at his discretion, refuse to allow the use of pack animals, hand-propelled and animal-drawn vehicles for the conveyance of explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.39.3

The conveyance of explosives by bicycle is prohibited.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.40

Except with the special permission, in writing, of an inspector, no explosive shall be conveyed on the same vehicle with goods of a dangerous character such as inflammable materials, acids, chemicals, compressed gases, forage, matches, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, waste, machinery or parts thereof, metal implements such as tools, ploughshares, iron standards and the like or any materials having exposed iron or steel.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.41

No person shall load or unload explosives or cause or permit them to be loaded or unloaded within 30 metres of a fire, naked light or flame, nor shall any person light a fire or bring a naked light or flame within that distance of a vehicle which is loaded or being loaded with explosives or from which explosives are being unloaded.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.42

No person shall smoke within 30 metres of where explosives are being loaded on to, or unloaded from, a vehicle, or within 5 metres of a loaded vehicle on which the explosives have been suitably covered, nor shall any person who is engaged in handling the explosives, or who travels on the vehicle, carry matches or any other means of producing ignition, or wear boots or shoes with steel or iron heels, tips or exposed nails of any kind.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.43.1

The owner of the explosives or his deputy shall ensure that every consignment of explosives is, throughout the whole journey, under the constant supervision of a trustworthy person whose name shall be recorded on the way-bill. Under no circumstances shall a consignment of explosives be left unattended. The person in charge of the consignment shall be responsible for its safety in transit and for the due observance of these regulations.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.43.2

The person in charge of the magazine or other places of storage from which the explosives have been removed shall be responsible for the loading of the vehicle and shall ensure that explosives are loaded only on a vehicle which is in good order as required by these regulations and that the loading of the explosives thereon is done in accordance with these regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.44

No person shall use or cause or permit to be used a vehicle for the conveyance of explosives unless the vehicle is in serviceable condition-

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.45.1

Persons conveying explosives shall avoid towns and villages as far as practicable and it shall be lawful for any local authority to prescribe the route by which explosives shall be conveyed within its area of jurisdiction, subject to reasonable facilities being given for reaching any required destination.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.45.2

Should it be necessary to halt during a night on a journey, this shall be done at least 500 metres from inhabited buildings and 200 metres from a public road and the person in charge shall keep a constant watch over the explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.45.3

No person shall use a radio transmitter, which is fitted or transported in a vehicle in which explosives are conveyed, during the conveyance of electric detonators unless such detonators are packed in the original packing in which they were received from the manufacturers.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.46.

During a thunderstorm, vehicles carrying explosives shall be halted off the road at least 500 metres from inhabited buildings.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.47.

Explosives shall not be unloaded from a vehicle en route except in the event of a, breakdown of the vehicle. Should it be absolutely necessary to unload the whole or part of a consignment of explosives en route, all possible care shall be taken to protect the explosives from fire, shock and damp. On no account shall such explosives be placed near inhabited buildings, and the person in charge shall warn persons against loitering near the explosives. The explosives shall be reloaded and the journey shall be continued as soon as possible. The Chief Inspector of Explosives shall be notified immediately of the circumstances necessitating the unloading of the explosives en route.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.48.

An inspector may detain any vehicle conveying explosives, to ascertain whether these regulations are being complied with.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.49.

The Chief Inspector of Explosives may, in his discretion, give written exemption from any of the foregoing regulations and may prescribe, in writing, such additional conditions as he may deem necessary.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.1.1

No person shall sell to or buy from any other person any explosive or transfer or cause or permit the transfer of any such explosive from one place to another within the Republic except under a permit issued by or under the authority of an inspector and subject to the conditions of that permit: Provided always that no such permit shall be necessary for the transfer of such explosive from the magazine to the adjacent workings operated by the owner of the magazine. (For the purposes of this regulation, a Municipal, Divisional Council or similar area shall not. be considered as one works) – CTP 177456

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.2.1

When applying for a permit the applicant shall state-

(a) the quantity and nature of the explosives lie wishes to purchase;

(b) the name and address of the person or concern from whom he wishes to make the purchase;

(c) the purpose for which the explosives are to be used,

(d) the address of the place where the explosives are to be used;

(e) the date on which the explosives are to be despatched;

(f) the mode of transport to be used for conveying the explosives; and

(g) the distance involved.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.2.2.

Permits shall be made available for a reasonable period to allow of the explosives reaching their destinations within that period, but, except as provided in regulation 6.3, a permit shall be available for one consignment of explosives only, which shall be taken in one load.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.3.

Regular users of explosives procuring their supplies from sources within the Republic may be issued with “continuous” permits. – CTP

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.4.

The permit shall accompany the consignment throughout the whole journey, except that in the case of a continuous permit, the number thereof shall be quoted on the way-bill.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.5.

The consignee, on receipt of the explosives, shall immediately advise the Chief Inspector of Explosives and any discrepancy or defect in the consignment shall be notified to him at the same time. Cognizance taken, sufficient evidence that TRP is aware of the requirement.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.6.

No person shall transmit explosives of any description or in any quantity whatsoever through the post.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.7.

No person shall convey or cause or permit to be conveyed on any public road, path or railway any explosive not packed and marked in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of these regulations.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.8.1.

The person responsible for the conveyance of explosives shall-

(a) when the explosives are being loaded personally count the number of packages loaded on to the vehicle and endorse this number on the way-bill;

(b) ensure that the correct grade, size, type, length, packing, etc., of explosives as specified on the way-bill is loaded;

(c) ensure that the vehicle proceeds with all due diligence at all times to its proper destination; and

(d) on arrival at the destination, personally count the number of packets off-loaded and endorse this number on the way-bill.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.8.2.

When explosives that are being conveyed reach the final destination, the owner of the explosives or his agent shall ensure that the explosives are placed without delay in a magazine or place of storage licensed under these regulations or else are put to immediate use.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.6.9.

For the purpose of conveyance, explosives shall be divided into groups indicated by numbers. In the list of authorized explosives published in the Government Gazette from time to time the group number of every authorised explosive shall be indicated. Explosives belonging to different groups- shall not be loaded together on to the same vehicle except as hereunder:

(a) Transport groups 1, 2, 3 and 4-together.

(b) Transport groups 5, 6, 7 and 8-together.

(c) Transport group 7A-alone.

(d) Transport groups 9 and 11-together.

(e) Transport groups 6A and 10-together.

(f) Transport group 12-alone.

(g) Transport group 13-alone.

(h) Transport group 15-alone.

(i) Transport group 16-alone.

(j) Transport group 17-alone.

(k) Transport group 18 -alone.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.8.1

Subject to the provisions of this regulation on every outer package containing explosives there shall be affixed in conspicuous characters by means of a brand, or securely attached label, or other mark, the word “Explosive” or the word “Ontplofbaar”, and the name of the explosive, the number of the class and division to which it belongs, the number of the transport group to which it belongs and the name of the manufacturer or sender.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.8.6

In the case of fireworks, in addition to the markings prescribed in these regulations, each firework, before importation, shall bear conspicuously the name and address of the importer, as stated on the import permit covering the consignment except fireworks weighing less than 4 grams each and fireworks of the kinds known as aluminium or magnesium torches (sparklers) and jumping crackers, which shall bear the name and address, of the importer conspicuously on every container in which they are imported, including both the containers in which they are to be sold to the public and the containers for consignment in bulk: Provided always that when the fireworks, after importation, are to be consigned directly to a licensed explosives factory, the marking of the name and address of the importer on the fireworks or the containers may be effected, under conditions approved by an inspector, in the factory before dispatch to the dealers or the public.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.9

The Chief Inspector of Explosives may, at his discretion, give written exemption from any of the foregoing regulations and may prescribe, in writing, such additional conditions as he may deem necessary. Cognizance taken, sufficient evidence that TRP is aware of the requirement.

Applicable Act: Explosives Act, 26 of 1956 – Explosives Regulations

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.2

The interior of every package shall be free from grit and otherwise clean.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.3

Save as hereinafter provided there shall not be any iron or steel in the construction of any package unless the same is covered with suitable material so as effectually to prevent the exposure of such iron or steel: Provided that this Regulation shall not apply to the package of explosives comprised in Division 1 of Class 6 and in Division 2 of Class 7.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.4.1

Every package when actually used for the packing of one explosive shall not be used for the packing of any other explosive or of any other article or substance.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.4.2

A package, whether “inner” or “outer”, that has once been used for the packing of explosives shall not again be used for any other purpose except with the written permission of the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.5

Subject to the preceding regulations of this Chapter, the following shall be the method of packing authorised explosives of the various classes respectively, and the maximum amounts that may be in any one package: TABLE:

Specific Reference: EA, Reg.3.6

Nothing in these regulations shall be deemed to prohibit the use of an additional package, whether inner or outer, unless such additional package is of a character prohibited, in writing by an inspector. Cognizance taken, sufficient evidence that TRP is aware of the requirement.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.18

Every person must report, in a manner prescribed by the employer, without delay any case of gassing, however slight, to ensure that such case receives prompt medical attention.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(2)

no blasting operations are carried out within a horizontal distance of 500 metres of any public building, public thoroughfare, railway line, power line, any place where people congregate or any other structure, which it may be necessary to protect in order to prevent any significant risk, unless:

(a) a risk assessment has identified a lesser safe distance and any restrictions and conditions to be complied with;

(b) a copy of the risk assessment, restrictions and conditions contemplated, in paragraph (a) have been provided for approval to the Principal Inspector of Mines;

(c) shot holes written permission has been granted by the Principal Inspector of Mines; and

(d) any restrictions and conditions determined by the Principal inspector of Mines are complied with.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(3)

no person smokes, lights a fire or brings a naked light or flame, within a distance of 10 metres of where explosives are being loaded, transported, off loaded, handled or explosive charges are being prepared;

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(4)

in any mine blasting take place only at a time determined in writing by the employer;

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(5)

in surface mines, a written procedure is prepared and implemented, after consultation with the explosive manufacturer or supplier, to prevent persons from being exposed to the significant risks associated with hot holes. Such procedure must include:

(a) where there is a significant risk of hot holes occurring, that the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) measures the temperature of the; and

(b) that the temperatures of the shot holes are measured at any point throughout the length of the shot hole and recorded prior and during charging up operations.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(6)

a written procedure is prepared and implemented after consultation with explosives manufacturer or supplier to ensure that sleep-over blasts are carried out safely;

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(7)

a written procedure is prepared and implemented, after consultation with the explosive manufacturer or supplier, to prevent persons from being exposed to significant risks associated with secondary blasting. The written procedure must include measures to ensure that:

(a) all persons are moved to a safe area prior to secondary blasting taking place;

(b) guards are placed at all entrances at a safe distance determined by a risk assessment, to the area where secondary blasting is to take place; and

(c) written permission from a person authorised by the employer to do so, is granted before secondary blasting is carried out.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.16(8)

the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1):

(a) takes all reasonable precautions to safeguard every person assisting such competent person in the preparation of explosive charges against an accident;

(b) only charges shot holes with explosives within a reasonable time of initiation and after all persons not required to assist in the charging have been removed to a safe distance determined by risk assessment;

(c) charges only the shot holes or prepare only the explosive charges that are intended to be initiated at the next blast and, while explosives charges are awaiting initiation, ensures that they are not interfered with;

(d) except as may be necessary to re- initiate a misfired hole, does not insert more than one detonator into an explosive charge, provided that in wet workings two detonators may be used only if they are both inserted into the same cartridge and securely fastened to it;

(e) only uses a means, appliance or material supplied by the employer for the purpose of initiating of explosive charges or testing of a blasting circuit; and

(f) before any charge is initiated, takes adequate measures to prevent injury to persons or damage to property caused by blasting operations.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.15

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the maximum amount or mass of explosives used per shot hole is according to the manufacturer's or supplier's recommendations.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.14(1)

No explosives contained in a shot hole are initiated unless a portion of the shot hole between the explosives chare and the collar of the shot hole is stemmed and tamped by means of a material determined for that purpse by th employer in consultation with the explosives manufacturer or supplier and stemming manufacturer or supplier, to prevent persons from being exposed from the significant risks associated with explosives detonating outside the shot hole, blow outs, fly rocks and harmful explosives gases escaping from the shot hole.

Useful Links: Published in Government Notice 953, published in Government Gazette 41904 dated 14 September 2018

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.14(2)

The length of stemming and tamping of a portion of a shot hole between the explosive charge and the collar of a shot hole is determined by means of a risk assessment conducted by the employer in consultation with the explosives manufacturer or supplier, stemming manufacturer or supplier and the competent person contemplated in regulation 14.1(8). The risk assessment must consider at least the following:

(a) coupling ration of explosives

(b) energy released to protect in situ rock

(c) containment of fly rock and air blast

(d) blast design and type of explosives

(e) geology and type of rock; and

(f) safety in dealing with misfired holes

Useful Links: Published in Government Notice 953, published in Government Gazette 41904 dated 14 September 2018

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.14(3)

The material used for stemming and tamping complies with SANS 120:2009, Edition 2 “Stemming for use in blasting”.

Useful Links: Published in Government Notice 953, published in Government Gazette 41904 dated 14 September 2018

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.12(2)

in surface mines:

(a) before any competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) points out or marks any shot hole for drilling or authorises any other person to point out or mark the position and direction of any shot hole for drilling, such competent person searches for any misfired hole or socket within a distance of at least two metres from the proposed position or mark.

(b) no person drills or causes or permits to be drilled any shot hole in any surface mine where there is known to be a misfired hole unless the shot hotels so drilled that it will nowhere come nearer than two metres to the misfired hole or unless the misfired hole has been dealt with in accordance with the provisions of regulation 4.11(3).

(c) no person drills or causes or permits to be drilled any shot hole, unless:

(i) it is placed more than 150 millimetres from any socket and is drilled in such a direction that if will nowhere come nearer than 150 millimetres to any socket;

(ii) it is a shot hole that deviated from the position and direction indicated in paragraph (a) above; and

(iii) no person deepens or causes or permits any other person to deepen any shot hole that has been left standing or which has not been completed at the end of a shift, unless it has not been charged with explosives and has been clearly described by the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) in charge of the shift leaving work to the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) in charge of the shift about to commence.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.9

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that after explosive charges have been initiated or misfired holes have been re-initiated, the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) does not approach, or causes or permits any other person to approach, within the range of the exploding charges until such competent person is satisfied that all the explosive charges have exploded or until a period of 30 minutes has expired, after the initiation of the charges.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.10(1)

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that, where initiating takes place by means of electricity, the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1), after such competent person has connected the blasting cable to the detonator wires of any explosive charge or charges and before such explosive charge or charges have been initiated, does not-

(a) remain or approach, or cause or permit any other person to remain or approach, within a distance where such person may be endangered by the initiating of such explosive charges, except for the purpose of examining the blasting circuit; and

(b) examine the blasting circuit, or cause or permit the blasting circuit to be examined, unless both leads are disconnected from any source of electricity, whether for initiating explosive charges or testing the blasting circuit.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.10(2)

The employer must, where initiation takes place by means of electricity, take reasonable measures to ensure that the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1) -

(a) only uses a blasting cable provided for that purpose and which is in good order and of sufficient length to ensure that the blasting cable cannot come into contact with any other cable or electrical apparatus;

(b) secures the initiating device of the blast in an adequate and reasonable manner so as to prevent unauthorised access or use of the blasting system;

(c) connects the blasting cable to the detonator wires of any explosive charge or charges or to the wires of the initiator or similar device only after completing all blasting precautions, other than those referred to in paragraphs (d), (e) and (g) of this regulation;

(d) does not apply any electrical test to the blasting circuit except through the blasting cable and from a place of safety;

(e) does not connect the blasting cable to the terminals of the initiating device until immediately before initiation of explosive charges or attempting to initiate the explosive charges;

(f) except in the case of a remotely operated centralised electric blasting system, immediately after initiating or attempting to Initiate the explosive charges, disconnects both leads of the blasting cable from the initiating device and then -

(i) removes the operating handle or key of the initiating device; or

(ii) secures the locking arrangement of the initiating device and removes the key;

(g) in the case of a remotely operated centralised electric blasting system, does not connect the blasting cable to the terminals of the blasting box until immediately before leaving such competent person's working place at the end of the shift; and

(h) in the case of a remotely operated centralised electric blasting system, disconnects immediately at the commencement of the shift any blasting cable from the terminals of the blasting box;

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.10(3)

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that, after the explosive charges have been initiated by means of electricity, the competent person referred to in regulation 4.4(1):

(a) carefully examines for misfired holes where the charges have been initiated, before permitting any person to work there;

(b) instructs any person engaged in clearing the broken rock, mineral or ground to report immediately to such competent person the finding of any wires that may lead to a misfired hole; and

(c) carefully traces any such wires to determine whether or not a misfired hole has occurred."

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.10(4)

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that where the initiation of explosives takes place by means of electricity and where there is a risk of an explosive charge being initiated by lightning, operations in connection with the preparation or initiation of explosive charges are not started or continued on the approach of or during a thunderstorm and that no person remains, or is caused or permitted by any other person to remain, within an area where any person may be injured by the accidental initiation of explosives.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.8

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the stemming or tamping is not withdrawn from a shot hole that has been charged with explosives except when dealing with misfired holes in accordance with the provisions of regulation 4.11(5).

Applicable act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.4.7

The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that when blasting takes place, air and ground vibrations, shock waves and fly material are limited to such an extent and at such a distance from any building, public thoroughfare, railway, power line or any place where persons congregate to ensure that there is no significant risk to the health or safety of persons.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986 - General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986, regulation 3

Provide first aid boxes where more than 5 employees work

Fill the box with suitable equipment

Where more than 10 employees, appoint first aiders (1 per 50 persons)

Ensure first aiders are trained in hazardous substances where this is issued

Name the first aid workers on the box

Place a symbolic sign near the first aid box

Ensure a list of hazardous chemicals treatment is available at the first aid bay

Employees to be trained on the correct use of eye wash fountains and deluge showers (where these are required)

All accidents and incidents must be reported by the employee to the employer as soon as practicable possible. The employee shall not permitted back unless treated and take care off by a medical practitioner.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 9 "

(1) Every employer or user shall identify all hazardous locations and classify them in accordance with the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act.

(2) No person may use electrical machinery in locations where there is danger of fire or explosion owing to the presence, occurrence or development of explosive or flammable articles, or where explosive articles are manufactured, handled or stored, unless such electrical machinery, with regard to its construction relating to the classification of the hazardous locations in which it is to be used, meets the requirements of the safety standard incorporated for this purpose in these Regulations under section 44 of the Act.

(3) Every employer or user referred to in subregulation (1) shall be in possession of a certificate in a form acceptable to the chief inspector, which has been issued by an approved inspection authority and in which it is certified that the electrical machinery referred to in subregulation (2) has been manufactured and tested for the groups of dangerous articles in accordance with the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act: Provided that in lieu of such certificate an inspector may approve permanent labelling on such machinery, which label shall contain all the relevant information.

(4) When diverse items of electrical machinery such as motors, cables and control apparatus are used together to form a system, the employer or user shall ensure that the selection, arrangement, installation, protection, maintenance and working of the system results in no less a degree of safety than when the individual items of such machinery are used separately.

(5) The employer or user shall use electrical machinery to which this regulation applies only under such conditions and in such surroundings as prescribed in the health and safety standard referred to in subregulation (2).

(6) No employer or user shall effect repairs or adjustments to or otherwise work on electrical machinery under conditions envisaged by subregulation (2) unless such machinery has been rendered dead and effective measures have been taken to ensure that such machinery remains dead.

(7) Wherever there is a possibility of the formation of static electricity under working conditions, the employer or user shall earth all metallic structures, machine parts, pneumatic conveyor ducts and pipelines conveying flammable articles and the like, or take such other measures as may be necessary to prevent the formation of electric sparks.

(8) The employer or user shall cause all electrical machinery in a hazardous location to be visually inspected and tested at intervals not exceeding two years, or any other interval approved by the chief inspector after a risk assessment has been conducted by a person who is competent to express an opinion on the safety thereof: Provided that installed intrinsically safe equipment may in lieu of a test be verified in terms of the approved design.

(9) The person carrying out the examination referred to in subregulation (8) shall enter, sign and date the results of each examination in a record book which shall be kept by the employer or user for this purpose.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 4

Without derogating from any specific duty imposed on employers or users of machinery by the Act, an employer or user shall, whenever work is to be carried out on any electrical machinery which has been disconnected from all sources of electrical energy, but which is liable to acquire or to retain an electrical charge, as far as is practicable, cause precautions to be taken by earthing or other means to discharge the electrical energy to earth from such electrical machinery or any adjacent electrical machinery if there is danger there from before it is handled and to prevent any electrical machinery from being charged or made live while persons are working thereon.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 7

(1) An employer or user shall provide all electrical machinery with controlling apparatus and protective devices which shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be capable of automatically isolating the power supply in the event of a fault developing on such machinery.

(2) No employer or user shall place a switch, circuit breaker or fuse in the neutral conductor of a polyphasealternating current or three-wire direct current distribution system unless such switch, circuit breaker or fuse is so arranged as to isolate all phase conductors and the neutral conductor simultaneously: Provided that this shall not include an isolating link on the neutral conductor installed for test purposes or to prevent circulating currents.

(3) The employer or user shall, whenever reasonably practicable, provide switchgear with an interlocking device so arranged that the door or cover of the switch cannot be opened unless the switch is in the ‘off position and cannot be switched on unless the door or cover is locked.

(4) The employer or user shall mark or label all controlling apparatus permanently so as to identify the system or part of the system or the electrical machinery which it controls, and where such control apparatus is accessible from the front and the back these markings shall be on both the front and the back.

(5) The employer or user shall post a notice at switchgear or control gear which has been switched off or locked out to enable persons to work on electrical machinery or other machinery operated by electricity and controlled by such switchgear or control gear, warning against reclosing such switchgear or control gear.

(6) No person shall act contrary to a warning in terms of subregulation (5).

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 6

(1) An employer or user shall cause enclosed premises housing switchgear and transformers -

(a) to be of an ample size so as to provide clear working space for operating and maintenance staff;

(b) to be sufficiently ventilated to maintain the equipment at a safe working temperature;

(c) to be, as far as is practicable, constructed so as to be proof against rodents, leakage, seepage and flooding;

(d) to be provided with lighting that will enable all equipment, thoroughfares and working areas to be clearly distinguished and all instruments, labels and notices to be easily read;

(e) to have doors or gates, which can be readily opened from the inside, opening outwards;

(f) to be provided with fire extinguishing appliances or systems which are suitable for use on electrical machinery and which are maintained in good working order: Provided that, in the case of unattended premises, suitable fire extinguishing appliances be made available at such premises only when work is in progress thereon or therein; and

(g) to be of such construction that persons cannot reach in and touch bare conductors or exposed live parts of the electrical machinery.

(2) No person other than a person authorized thereto by the employer or user shall enter, or be required or permitted by the employer or user to enter, premises housing switchgear or transformers, unless all live conductors are insulated against inadvertent contact or are screened off: Provided that the person so authorized may be accompanied by any other person acting under his control.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 22

The employer or user shall cause bare conductors, other than conductors of a power line which cannot be completely insulated and which is installed on premises, to be so placed as to prevent accidental contact therewith and warning notices to be prominently displayed at such conductors.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 18

(1) An employer or user shall cause -

(a) roofs, gutters, downpipes and waste pipes on premises to which electrical energy is supplied to be earthed, except -

(i) where the operating voltage does not exceed 50 V;

(ii) roofs made of non-conductive material or metal roofs covered by non-conductive material;

(iii) gutters, downpipes and waste pipes made of non-conductive material or gutters and downpipes attached to a metal roof which is covered by non-conductive material;

(iv) roofs, gutters, downpipes and waste pipes on premises which receive electricity by means of underground service connections: Provided that the connection is to the conductive structures;

(b) all accessible metallic parts of electrical machinery that, though normally not forming part of an electrical circuit, may become live accidentally, to be protected by an insulating covering or to be otherwise enclosed or to be earthed and the resistance of the earth continuity path shall not exceed 0,2 ohm, except -

(i) metal in earth-free situations, other than runs of metal wireway, and the close-fitting metal sheathing and armouring of cables;

(ii) short separate lengths of heavy-gauge metal wireway used for the mechanical protection of cables where such cables are not used in the secondary circuits of discharge luminaire installations;

(iii) short, unexposed separate lengths of metal wireway used for the mechanical protection of insulated wiring passing through walls, floors, partitions or ceilings;

(iv) metalwork of fixed electrical machinery where such metalwork is more than 2,4 m above the floor: Provided that this exception shall not apply where such metalwork is situated in any position likely to become damp, or in an elevator shaft, or near rotating machinery, or in contact with a wall, ceiling or other support constructed of or covered with conducting material;

(v) metal parts of electrical machinery where such parts are enclosed or shrouded by insulating material so that such metal parts cannot be touched;

(vi) cleats, clips, saddles, clamps of other devices for fixing wireways and cables;

(vii) shades, reflectors and guards supported on lamp holders or discharge luminaires;

(viii) lamp caps;

(ix) metal parts of or screws in or through non-conducting materials which are separated by such materials from current-carrying parts and from earthed non-current-carrying parts in such a way that in normal use they cannot become live or come into contact with earthed parts.

(2) If at any time through a test of any electrical machinery on the premises by the supplier or inspector it is found that exposed metallic parts of the electrical installations are not earthed, the supplier or inspector shall require the occupier or owner of such premises to effect the necessary earthing within a fixed period of time not exceeding 30 days and, should the occupier or owner fail to effect the necessary earthing, the supplier may disconnect the electrical energy to such premises and shall not reconnect such energy until the earthing has been carried out.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 8

(1) An employer or user shall provide an unobstructed space for operating and maintenance staff at the back and front of all switchboards, and the space at the back shall be kept closed and locked except for the purpose of inspection, alteration or repair: Provided that the requirements of this regulation with respect to the unobstructed space at the back of the switchboard shall not apply in the case of -

(a) switchboards which have no uninsulated conductors accessible from the back;

(b) switchboards the switchgear of which is of a totally enclosed construction;

(c) switchboards, the backs of which are accessible only through an opening in the wall or partition against which they are placed, such openings being kept closed and locked; and

(d) switchboards which can be safely and effectively maintained from the front and which have all parts accessible from the front.

(2) The employer or user shall ensure that all switchboards are selected, designed, manufactured, installed and maintained in accordance with sound engineering practice

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 24

A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009, and the Electrical Machinery Regulations, 1988, promulgated by Government Notice No. R. 1593 of 12 August 1988, ensure that- [Editor’s note: The Electrical Machinery Regulations, 1988, has been repealed by the Electrical Machinery Regulations, 2011, promulgated by GN R250 of 25 March 2011]

(a) before construction commences and during the progress thereof, adequate steps are taken to ascertain the presence of and guard against danger to workers from any electrical cable or apparatus which is under, over or on the site;

(b) all parts of electrical installations and machinery are of adequate strength to withstand the working conditions on construction sites;

(c) the control of all temporary electrical installations on the construction site is designated to a competent person who has been appointed in writing for that purpose;

(d) all temporary electrical installations used by the contractor are inspected at least once a week by a competent person and the inspection findings are recorded in a register kept on the construction site; and

(e) all electrical machinery is inspected by the authorized operator or user on a daily basis using a relevant checklist prior to use and the inspection findings are recorded in a register kept on the construction site

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.32

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that electrical security fencing is erected and maintained in accordance with the South African Bureau of Standards Code of Practice SANS 10222 : 2002, Part 3, “Electrical Security Fences (non lethal)”. The normative references of SANS 10222, 2002 are not applicable to the employer.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.31

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the design and construction of overhead power lines are in accordance with South African Bureau of Standards Code of Practice SANS 10280, 1995 “Overhead power lines for conditions prevailing in South Africa”. The normative references in SANS 10280, 1995 are not applicable to the employer.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.11

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that where ring feeds including bus-sections and bus-couplers are accessible from the front and the back, each such apparatus are identifiable by clearly labelled and legible markings on the front and back fixed portions of such apparatuses and on switchgear shutters.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.10

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that where electrical apparatus is accessible from the front and the back, each such apparatus are identifiable by clearly labelled and legible markings on the front and back fixed portions of such apparatus and on switchgear shutters.

Specific Reference: Reg.3.12

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that all electrical apparatus used for the distribution of electrical power, except electrical apparatus which contains domestic voltages, are clearly marked with the maximum voltage that may be present therein.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.13

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that no examination, adjustment, testing, repair or other work necessitating the dangerous approach to or the handling of electrical apparatus shall be carried out unless such apparatus is dead: Provided that where such equipment must be live for the purpose of examination, adjustment, repair or other work it may be done by or under the direct supervision of a competent person.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.14

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that no person other than a competent person authorised in writing by the employer to do so, enters a place where electric apparatus is installed unless all live conductors therein are insulated adequately or otherwise protected effectively against inadvertent contact: Provided that such authorised competent person may in case of an emergency be assisted by a person acting under the immediate personal supervision of such authorised competent person.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.15

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that when work is to be carried out on electrical apparatus which have been isolated from all sources of electrical supply, effective precautions shall be taken:

i) by discharging all stored electrical energy, and

ii) testing for dead including any ring feeds by earthing such apparatus and, in the case of ring-feeds or dual supplies of power, by earthing on both sides of the associated electrical apparatus worked on, so as to prevent any conductor or apparatus from being made live while any person is working thereon.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.16

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that any accessible metallic portion of electric apparatus which, though not normally forming part of an electric circuit, may inadvertently become live, is insulated or earthed by a conductor of adequate cross- sectional area capable of withstanding the maximum possible earth fault current condition, so as to prevent any significant risk to persons for the duration that the fault current may be flowing in the circuit.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.16

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that any accessible metallic portion of electric apparatus which, though not normally forming part of an electric circuit, may inadvertently become live, is insulated or earthed by a conductor of adequate cross- sectional area capable of withstanding the maximum possible earth fault current condition, so as to prevent any significant risk to persons for the duration that the fault current may be flowing in the circuit.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.17

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that whenever work is to be carried out on electrical apparatus which has been isolated from all sources of supply, effective precautions shall be taken by earthing or other means to discharge electrically such electrical apparatus or any adjacent electrical apparatus to prevent any conductor or apparatus from being made live accidentally or inadvertently while any person is working thereon.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.18

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that no metal ladder or ladder with metal reinforced stiles is used for examination, repair, or other work necessitating the dangerous approach to or work on electrical apparatus.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.19

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that any accessible metallic portion of electrical plant or apparatus which, though not forming part of an electrical circuit, may accidentally become live shall either be protected by an insulating material or shall be connected to earth by a conductor of adequate cross-section so as to prevent danger to persons.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.20

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the cross-sectional area of any earthing conductor is calculated to be capable of withstanding the maximum possible earth fault current condition.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.21

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to draw up and implement a procedure for all energising, de-energising and isolation of medium or high voltage electrical apparatus.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.22

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that where any electrical cable is buried in the ground or installed in such a position that mechanical damage to it may occur, it is protected by armouring.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.27

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that no electrical cable trench or duct is left open, uncovered or unprotected, except when persons are working in such trench or duct or where precautions have been taken to prevent persons from inadvertently falling into such trench or duct.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.28

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons are prevented from significant risks arising from inadvertent contact with overhead power lines by trackless mobile machines/ rail bound equipment or while erecting or moving structures or other objects.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.29

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that persons carrying out examinations, repairs or other work at elevated positions in close proximity to exposed electrical apparatus are protected from live electrical contact.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.30

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that surface residential and commercial buildings are to be wired and protected in accordance with South African Bureau of Standards Code of Practice SANS 10142-1, 2006, Wiring of premises and installations not exceeding 1kV”. The normative references in SANS 10142-1, 2006 are not applicable to the employer.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.36

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that all electric apparatus are selected, installed, worked and maintained in such a manner as not to constitute a hazard and shall be placed and protected in such a manner that no person can be injured by inadvertent contact with any live portion.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.9

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that where mineral oil is used as the medium for insulation or cooling of electrical apparatus, adequate precautions are in place to address any significant risk in the event of an explosion, spillage or burning of the oil.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.7

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that all suspended electrical cables that could cause a fire due to faults or mechanical damage, in stopes, haulages or shafts either through damage by moving machinery or by fall of ground are properly protected by:

(a) switchgear which is electrically supplied and commissioned with discrimination settings for overload and earth fault protection to prevent a fire;

(b) switchgear installed which is correctly rated to prevent a fire or explosion;

(c) all cables in areas where a fire can occur must be fire retardant cables or be coated with fire retardant material at areas in close proximity with timber; and

(d) the employer must have a procedure to be followed in the event of such a fire.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 3.6

3.6 Notices shall be exhibited at suitable places within every electric generating station and substation

(a) prohibiting any unauthorised person from handling or interfering with electrical apparatus;

(b) giving directions as to the procedure in the case of fire; and

(c) giving directions as to the treatment of persons suffering from effects of electric shock

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.6 "

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the area in which a substation is located is clearly demarcated and that notices are displayed at every point of entry to such an area. These notices shall:

(a) prohibit access of any unauthorised person from accessing that area;

(b) set out the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire;

(c) set out the first aid treatment measures to be given to persons suffering from the effects of electric shock and burns;

(d) indicate the presence of electricity;

(e) describe measures to safely remove any person incapacitated as a result of contact with electricity; and

(f) have available an effective means of communication.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.5

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that at every substation there must be a legible, up to date single line drawing of the reticulation system, highlighting ring feeds, of which that substation is a part, displayed in a conspicuous place. Every substation must be clearly identified, and its position clearly marked on such drawing.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.4

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that at any place at a mine, where electrical apparatus is installed and which may constitute a danger to persons shall be:

(a) of adequate size so as to provide safe and unobstructed clear working space for operating and maintenance staff;

(b) constructed and ventilated in such a manner that the apparatus is kept at a safe temperature to safeguard persons;

(c) constructed in such a manner as to provide protection where necessary against the ingress of vermin and water;

(d) illuminated in such a manner as to prevent any danger to persons and to enable all equipment to be distinguished clearly and all instruments, labels and notices to be read clearly while it is live;

(e) equipped with effective means to safely disconnect the energy source; and

(f) equipped with an effective fire extinguishing system.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.2

The employer must take reasonable practicable measures to ensure that no person suffers any electrical shock, arc flash or electrocution as a result of:

(a) exposure to electrical current flow;

(b) a person coming into contact with live exposed parts of any electrical apparatus;

(c) exposure to electricity, arc flash, all fault currents, overvoltage and surges;

(d) any electrical apparatus failing due to electromagnetic interference from other equipment;

(e) any electrical apparatus being incorrectly designed, installed, operated or maintained; and

(f) any exposure to blasts, fires or arc flashes resulting from electrical faults.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.3

The measures contemplated in regulation 3.2 must include measures to ensure:

3.3.1 proper fencing off or enclosures or clearances of such electrical apparatus;

3.3.2 that an extension of any electrical reticulation system is approved by a competent person before being energised, taking into account the reticulation network and the effect thereon;

3.3.3 that only competent persons are permitted to energise, de- energise or isolate electrical apparatus where the operation of such apparatus poses a significant risk and that such apparatus are protected against unauthorised access and operation;

3.3.4 that only competent persons authorised in writing by the employer to do so, carry out switching procedures on MV or HV equipment; and

3.3.5 that where the interruption of electrical supply to any equipment could result in a significant risk, such electrical supply can be provided from another source or network, which can include an emergency supply alternator or generator, for power supply in the event of an interruption to the normal power supply.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.1

The employer must take reasonable practicable measures to ensure that:

3.1(1) the design of all electrical apparatus and electrical reticulation systems are approved by a competent person;

3.1(2) all electrical apparatus are under the control of a competent person; and

3.1(3) all electrical apparatus are installed, repaired and maintained by a competent person.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.1

The employer must take reasonable practicable measures to ensure that:

3.1(1) the design of all electrical apparatus and electrical reticulation systems are approved by a competent person;

3.1(2) all electrical apparatus are under the control of a competent person; and

3.1(3) all electrical apparatus are installed, repaired and maintained by a competent person.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 13

(1) Only a registered person may issue an electric fence system certificate in the form of Annexure 1, after having satisfied himself or herself by means of an inspection and test that -

(a) the new electric fence system complies with the provisions of regulation 12(1);

(b) an electric fence system which existed prior to the incorporation of the relevant health and safety standard contemplated in regulation 12(1) into these Regulations complies with the general safety principles of such standard; or

(c) an electric fence system which existed prior to the incorporation of the relevant health and safety standard contemplated in regulation 12(1) into these Regulations and to which extensions or alterations have been effected, that -

(i) the affected part of the system complies with the general safety principles of such standard, and

(ii) the extensions or alterations effected comply with the provisions of regulation 12(1):

Provided that a user of a pet-shock system or strip-grazing electric fence system, who is competent to install such a system, may issue an electric fence certificate for a pet-shock system or strip-grazing electric fence system, as the case may be.

(2) If at any time prior to the issuing of an electric fence system certificate in terms of regulation 13(1), any fault or defect is detected in any part of the system, the registered person shall refuse to issue such certificate: Provided that if such fault or defect in the opinion of the registered person constitutes an immediate danger to persons in the case where electricity is already supplied, he or she shall forthwith notify the user or lessor, as the case may be, in writing.

(3) Any person who undertakes to install, alter or extend an electric fence system shall ensure that an electric fence system certificate is issued for that work.

(4) No person shall amend an electric fence system certificate issued by a registered person.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 250, Electrical Machinery Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 250, regulation 12

(1) No person shall design, manufacture, sell, install or use an electric fence or electric fence energiser other than in accordance with the relevant health and safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act: Provided that electric fences or electric fence energizers installed in accordance with the Electrical Machinery Regulations, 1988, prior to the coming into force of these Regulations shall be deemed to comply with this regulation.

(2) The seller, importer and manufacturer of an electric fence energizer shall prove compliance with SANS 60335-2-76 by producing a certificate issued by an accredited test laboratory recognized by the accreditation authority.

(3) In the case of an electric fence energiser which receives its energy from a battery charged by means of a charging apparatus which receives its power from an electric supply, the user or lessor shall ensure that the charging apparatus is of double-wound isolation construction.

(4) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (5), every user or lessor of an electric fence system shall have an electric fence system certificate in the form of Annexure 1 in respect of such electric fence system: Provided that such certificate shall be transferable.

(5) Subregulation (4) shall not apply to an electric fence system that existed prior to the coming into force of these Regulations: Provided that if -

(a) any addition or alteration is effected to such electric fence system; or

(b) there is a change of ownership of the premises on which such electric fence system exists after 1 October 2012, the user or lessor shall obtain an electric fence system certificate for the electric fence system,whereafter the provisions of subregulation (4) shall be applicable.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.3.32

The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that electrical security fencing is erected and maintained in accordance with the South African Bureau of Standards Code of Practice SANS 10222 : 2002, Part 3, “Electrical Security Fences (non lethal)”. The normative references of SANS 10222, 2002 are not applicable to the employer.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 84 - 07 February 2014, Construction Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 84 of 7/2/2014, regulation 14

(1) A contractor must appoint a competent person in writing to supervise and control all demolition work on site.

(2) A contractor must ensure that before any demolition work is carried out, and in order to ascertain the method of demolition to be used, a detailed structural engineering survey of the structure to be demolished is carried out by a competent person and that a method statement on the procedure to be followed in demolishing the structure is developed by that person.

(3) During a demolition, the competent person contemplated in subregulation (1) must check the structural integrity of the structure at intervals determined in the method statement contemplated in subregulation (2), in order to avoid any premature collapses.

(4) A contractor who performs demolition work must-

(a) with regard to a structure being demolished, take steps to ensure that-

(i) no floor, roof or other part of the structure is overloaded with debris or material in a manner which would render it unsafe;

(ii) all reasonably practicable precautions are taken to avoid the danger of the structure collapsing when any part of the framing of a framed or partly framed building is removed, or when reinforced concrete is cut; and

(iii) precautions are taken in the form of adequate shoring or other means that may be necessary to prevent the accidental collapse of any part of the structure or adjoining structure;

(b) ensure that no person works under overhanging material or a structure which has not been adequately supported, shored or braced;

(c) ensure that any support, shoring or bracing contemplated in paragraph (b), is designed and constructed so that it is strong enough to support the overhanging material;

(d) where the stability of an adjoining building, structure or road is likely to be affected by demolition work on a structure, take steps to ensure the stability of such structure or road and the safety of persons;

(e) ascertain as far as is reasonably practicable the location and nature of electricity, water, gas or other similar services which may in any way be affected by the work to be performed, and must before the commencement of demolition work that may affect any such service, take the steps that are necessary to render circumstances safe for all persons involved;

(f) cause every stairwell used and every floor where work is being performed in a building being demolished, to be adequately illuminated by either natural or artificial means;

(g) cause convenient and safe means of access to be provided to every part of the demolition site in which persons are required to work; and

(h) erect a catch platform or net above an entrance or passageway or above a place where persons work or pass under, or fence off the danger area if work is being performed above such entrance, passageway, or place so as to ensure that all persons are kept safe where there is a danger or possibility of persons being struck by falling objects.

(5) A contractor must ensure that no material is dropped to any point, which falls outside the exterior walls of the structure, unless the area is effectively protected.

(6) No person may dispose of waste and debris from a high place by a chute unless the chute-

(a) is adequately constructed and rigidly fastened;

(b) if inclined at an angle of more than 45 degrees to the horizontal, is enclosed on its four sides;

(c) if of the open type, is inclined at an angle of less than 45 degrees to the horizontal;

(d) where necessary, is fitted with a gate at the bottom end to control the flow of material; and

(e) discharges into a container or an enclosed area surrounded by barriers.

(7) A contractor must ensure that every chute used to dispose of rubble is designed in such a manner that rubble does not free-fall and that the chute is strong enough to withstand the force of the debris travelling along the chute.

(8) A contractor must ensure that no equipment is used on floors or working surfaces, unless such floors or surfaces are of sufficient strength to support the imposed loads.

(9) Where a risk assessment indicates the presence of asbestos, a contractor must ensure that all asbestos related work is conducted in accordance with the Asbestos Regulations, 2001, promulgated by Government Notice No. R. 155 of 10 February 2002.

(10) Where a risk assessment indicates the presence of lead, a contractor must ensure that all lead related work is conducted in accordance with the Lead Regulations, 2001, promulgated by Government Notice No. R.236 of 28 February 2002.

(11) Where the demolition work involves the use of explosives, a method statement must be developed in accordance with the applicable explosives legislation, by an appointed person who is competent in the use of explosives for demolition work and all persons involved in the demolition works must adhere to demolition procedures issued by the appointed person.

(12) A contractor must ensure that all waste and debris are as soon as reasonably practicable removed and disposed of from the site in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg.8.9

(1) In compliance with regulation 8.8(1) the employer must ensure that -

(a) the designated sections of a conveyor belt installation are to be guarded, as per regulation 8.8(4) and not cleaned when any of its parts are in motion; provided that washing with pressurized water from a safe distance outside the guarded area may be carried out, subject to regulation

8.9(1)(i);

(b) the power supply and all sources of stored energy of a stationary conveyor belt installation are isolated, made safe and locked-out during either repairs, maintenance or cleaning of spillage in the designated sections; provided that the alignment and training of a conveyor belt installation may be carried out whilst the belt is in motion subject to it being carried out in accordance with a procedure prepared and implemented for this purpose;

(c) the driving machinery of the conveyor belt installation can be stopped by any person from any point, along its length where access to the belt is possible;

(d) the driving machinery of the conveyor belt installation is stopped should the belt break, jam or slip excessively;

(e) persons are prevented from entering any side of a conveyor belt installation, unless means have been provided to do so safely;

(f) one or more devices are fitted and used to give all persons at any point where access to the conveyer belt installation is possible sufficient prior warning for a period to be determined by the mines risk assessment with a minimum period of 10 seconds that any part of such a conveyer belt installation is about to be put into motion;

(g) the take up or belt tensioning device will not move when repairs, routine cleaning, cleaning of spillage, maintenance at the belt tensioning device or belt splicing is carried out;

(h) where two or more conveyor belt installations are used in series, sequence interlocking is provided which automatically will, except when approved maintenance specific procedures are carried out that require an independent conveyor test run-

(aa) stop all conveyor belt installations feeding a conveyor belt installation that has stopped; and

(bb) prevent a conveyor belt installation from starting until the conveyor belt installation onto which it feeds is running;

(i) only persons authorized to do so by the employer operate, maintain, clean and repair a conveyor belt installation; and provided that any routine cleaning outside the designated sections of the conveyor section of the belt is carried out in accordance with a procedure prepared and implemented for this purpose;

(j) the belt of any conveyor belt installation is installed in such a way that no uncontrolled run away can occur; and

(k) the overall structural design of every conveyor belt installation is approved by a competent person.

(2) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons from being injured by material or mineral falling from a conveyor belt installation, which measures must include the fitting and use of one or more devices to prevent run-back or run-on when such conveyor belt installation is stopped.

(3) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons from being exposed to flames, fumes or smoke arising from a conveyor belt installation catching fire, including instituting measures to prevent, detect and combat such fires.

(4) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons from being injured as a result of the breaking, misalignment or damage of conveyor belting due to any mineral, material or coal dust accumulating on or around the moving parts of any conveyor belt installation.

(5) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to prevent persons at or near conveyor belt installations from being injured due to lightning directly or indirectly striking the installation.

(6) The employer must take reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the use, operation and inspection of man-riding conveyors comply with SANS 10266: 2006- Edition 1""The safe use, operation and inspection of man-riding belt conveyors in mines .

(7) The normative references in SANS 10266: 2006 are not applicable to the employer.

(8) The employer must take reasonable measures to ensure that the functionality of the devices contemplated in regulation 8.9(1)(c) and (f) and of any other safety devices relating to the conveyor belt installation are tested-

(a) once a week not exceeding ten days, where such devices are in the designated sections;

(b) every three months where such devices are outside of the designated sections; and

(c) immediately after any belt extension or shortening thereof has taken place.

(9) The employer must ensure that a written procedure is prepared and implemented for conveyor belt splicing, joining and repairing and for the safe use of chemicals during such splicing, joining and repairing.

Designation

Upper limit of tender value range

Best annual turnover

Largest contract

Available Capital

2

R1 000 000

-

R130 000

-

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 734, Pressure Equipment Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 734, Regulation 19

(1) No user shall use, require or permit the use of a fire extinguisher unless designed, constructed, filled, recharged, reconditioned, modified, repaired, inspected or tested in accordance with the relevant safety standard incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act.

(2) No person shall fill, recharge, recondition, modify, repair, inspect or test any fire extinguisher unless such person is an authorised person employed by a permit holder: Provided that a permit is issued by an organisation approved by the chief inspector.

(3) Applications for approval shall include proof of accreditation as prescribed in subregulation (4), and shall include full contact details and address information.

(4) The chief inspector’s approval shall be subject to a valid accreditation certificate issued by the accreditation authority: Provided that the chief inspector may set additional requirements before granting approval

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 734, Pressure Equipment Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 734, Regulation 18

(1) No user shall use, require or permit a transportable gas container to be used, and no user shall fill, place in service, handle, modify, repair, inspect or test any transportable gas container, other than in compliance with the relevant standards incorporated into these Regulations under section 44 of the Act.

(2) The inspection and test referred to in subregulation (1) shall be carried out by an approved testing station.

(3) Applications for approval of a testing station shall include proof of accreditation as prescribed in subregulation (4), and shall include full contact details and address information.

(4) The chief inspector’s approval is subject to a valid accreditation certificate issued by the accreditation authority: Provided that the chief inspector may set additional requirements before granting approval.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 9.1

(1) Use of Compressed Air No person may use, or permit any person to use, compressed air:

(a) in such a manner that it might endanger the health or safety of any person; or

(b) to clean the body of any person or clothes being worn by any person

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.12

23.12.1 The person appointed in terms of regulations 2.13.1, 2.13.2 or 2.13.3 shall ensure that every pressure vessel is inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

23.12.2 Every pressure vessel in which the product of the designed working gauge pressure in kilopascals and the capacity in cubic metres exceeds 10 but does not exceed 30, shall be inspected and tested before it is used for the first time.

23.12.3 Every pressure vessel in which the product of the designed working gauge pressure in kilopascals and the capacity in cubic metres exceeds 30, shall be-

(a) inspected and tested before being commissioned after installation for the first time or any subsequent time, after having been out of commission for more than 2 years or after major repairs;

(b) inspected at regular intervals of not more than one year; and

(c) tested at regular intervals of not more than 2 years: Provided that where any particular working condition exists the Principal Inspector of Mines may require more frequent inspections and tests to be carried out.

23.12.4 The inspection shall consist of an examination of the internal and external surfaces of the vessel and of all the fittings and appurtenances.

23.12.5 The test shall consist of a pressure test by water or, where the use of water is impracticable, by any other suitable liquid, to a pressure of 1,3 times the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel.

23.12.6 Where the construction of the vessel is such as to preclude a thorough inspection of all the internal surfaces, such as vessel jackets, the internal inspection may be substituted by a pressure test.

23.12.7 Where it is impracticable to use a liquid for the abovementioned test, the Principal Inspector of Mines may permit a test with a non-inflammable gas to a pressure of 1, 1 times the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel: Provided that the test is preceded by an internal inspection and any conditions and precautionary measures he may prescribe are complied with.

23.12.8 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this regulation, any cooking pot and similar jacketed vessel, irrespective of capacity, shall be inspected and tested as prescribed by regulation 23.12.3.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.4

The manager shall keep a record for each pressure vessel on which shall be entered the dates on which such vessel was cleaned, examined, repaired and tested. This record shall be signed by the person in charge of such cleaning, examination, repair and test

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.3

Every pressure vessel shall have a plate, securely fixed to it in a conspicuous place on the shell, bearing the following particulars

(a) name of manufacturer;

(b) country of origin;

(c) maker’s number;

(d) year of manufacture;

(e) maximum safe working gauge pressure in terms of pascals;

(f) capacity in cubic metres; and

(g) number of the code of manufacture.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.2

The manager of a mine or works at which a pressure vessel is used shall have in his possession a certificate, or a copy thereof, issued by the inspecting authority referred to in regulation 23.1.2 in which the code to which the vessel was manufactured is certified.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.1

Every pressure vessel

23.1.1 shall be constructed in accordance with a code of practice approved by the Chief Inspector, or where no approved code exists for any particular vessel, its construction shall be approved by the Chief Inspector;

23.1.2 shall be manufactured under the supervision of an inspecting authority approved by the Chief Inspector;

23.1.3 shall be kept clean and free from

(a) carbonized oil or other inflammable material which may ignite under working conditions; or

(b) material which may cause corrosion; or

(c) material which is liable to chemical reaction which may cause an uncontrolled rise in pressure; and

23.1.4 shall be maintained in a safe working condition at all times.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.5

23.5.1 Every pressure vessel shall be provided with one or more suitable inspection openings, situated so that all internal surfaces and seams may be conveniently cleaned and inspected.

23.5.2 Every pressure vessel where the dimensions are such as to permit of entry into the vessel, shall be provided with at least one manhole, which shall be not less than 400 millimetres by 300 millimetres for an elliptical hole and at least 400 millimetres in diameter for a circular hole: Provided that where there is no danger from internal corrosive action no manhole need be provided.

23.5.3 The Principal Inspector of Mines shall determine whether the number and size of the inspection openings are sufficient and he may require more inspection openings to be provided.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.6

23.6.1 Every pressure vessel shall be provided with at least one reliable pressure gauge, the dial of which shall be graduated to show gauge pressure in terms of pascals and the maximum pressure which the gauge shall be capable of registering shall not be less than the hydraulic test pressure as defined in regulation 23.12.5 and not more than double the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel: Provided that where 2 or more pressure vessels with the same maximum safe working gauge pressure are connected to a common supply main, one pressure gauge fitted directly to the supply main, situated so that its reading is easily visible from any of the pressure vessels, shall be sufficient.

23.6.2 The maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel shall be clearly marked with a red line on the dial of the pressure gauge.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.7

23.7.1 Every pressure vessel shall be provided with at least one safety valve which shall be

(a) kept locked, scaled or otherwise rendered inaccessible to any unauthorised person;

(b) set to open at or before reaching the maximum safe working gauge pressure;

(c) such as to prevent the pressure rising in excess of 10 per cent above the maximum safe working gauge pressure;

(d) attached to the pressure vessel and which shall be incapable of being shut off therefrom, except where 2 or more pressur vessels with the same maximum safe working gauge pressure are connected to a common supply main, one safety valve fitted directly to the supply main, situated so that it is easily visible from any of the pressure vessels, shall be sufficient: Provided that where a pressure vessel is capable of being isolated from such common supply main, the Principal Inspector of Mines may require the fitting of a fusible plug or rupturing disc to such pressure vessel;

(e) constructed of metal approved by the Principal Inspector of Mines provided that cast iron shall not be used if the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the pressure vessel is in excess of 1 megapascal; and

(f) arranged to discharge by means of a pipe any dangerous or toxic gas, vapour or liquid so as not to endanger the safety of persons.

23.7.2 Where the use of a safety valve in any particular process is impracticable due to its inability to operate under all working conditions, the Principal Inspector of Mines may require or permit the use of a rupturing disc subject to such conditions as he may prescribe.

23.7.3 Where the maximum safe working gauge pressure of any steam receiver cannot be exceeded, the Principal Inspector of Mines may exempt in writing such receiver from being fitted with a safety valve.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.8 23.8

Every pressure vessel in which liquid may collect shall be provided with a suitable drain at the lowest part of the vessel. The discharge shall be controlled by a cock or valve and shall be led to a safe place.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.9

23.9.1 Every pressure vessel in which the level of the liquid in the vessel is material to safety shall be provided with a means for indicating at all times the actual level of the liquid.

23.9.2 The level indicator shall be conspicuously marked, with corresponding marks on the shell of the vessel, to indicate the safe working level limits of the liquid in the vessel.

23.9.3 Any indicator of the tubular-glass type shall be fitted with an efficient guard which shall not obscure the reading of the indicator and shall be constructed so as to prevent automatically the escape of any poisonous, explosive or inflammable substance into the atmosphere should the glass break.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.10

23.10.1 Every pressure vessel which is fed from a supply, the pressure of which is higher than the safe working gauge pressure of such vessel, shall be provided with-

(a) a pressure reducing valve to reduce the supply pressure to the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel; and

(b) a safety valve fitted adjacent to the low pressure side of the reducing valve and set to release at the maximum safe working gauge pressure of the vessel to prevent the pressure rising in excess of 10 per cent above the maximum safe working gauge pressure.

23.10.2 Where 2 or more pressure vessels with the same working gauge pressure are connected to the same source of supply, one pressure reducing valve and one safety valve shall be sufficient.

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 23.13

23.13.1 When it appears from an examination or test that a pressure vessel can no longer be used with safety at the manufacturer’s intended maximum working gauge pressure, the Principal Inspector of Mines may fix a new maximum working gauge pressure at which the vessel may continue to be used and he shall require the new reduced pressure to be marked on the plate provided in terms of regulation 23.3 and no person shall require or permit such a vessel to be used at a higher pressure.

23.13.2 When at any time a pressure vessel is found to be in a condition from which danger may arise, the use of the vessel shall be suspended immediately and it shall not again be used until repairs have been carried out.

23.13.3 No person shall effect any important repair to any pressure vessel without the prior approval of the Principal Inspector of Mines.

Applicable Act: Minerals Act, 50 of 1991 - GN R992 - Regulations in Terms of Section 63

Specific Reference: MA, Reg 1.22

"pressure vessel” means any vessel in the interior or jacket of which a pressure of more than 40 kilopascals gauge pressure may occur, but shall not include any

(a) boiler;

(b) vessel in which the pressure is exerted by a liquid harmless to the vessel, the temperature of which does not exceed the boiling point of the liquid at atmospheric pressure: Provided that a cushion of gas or vapour cannot form above the liquid;

(c) working cylinder or chamber of a steam, heat or air engine, nor any transmitting column or pipeline;

(d) portable gas container;

(e) vessel in which the maximum working gauge pressure exceeds 40 kilopascals, but in which the product of the working gauge pressure in kilopascals and the capacity in cubic metres does not exceed 10;

(f) cylindrical vessel with an internal diameter of less than 150 millimetres; and

(g) inflatable apparatus;

Useful Links: Draft vessels under pressure regulations

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg 8.1

(1) The employer must ensure, in the case of air compressors with a free delivery in excess of 0,15 cubic metres per second and where compression takes place in the presence of lubricating oil, that the compressor is fitted with automatic means of limiting the operating temperature and pressure of the compressor to a safe level. [Chapter 8 inserted by GN R1579/2002]

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031, General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031, regulation 5

(1) An employer or a user of machinery shall take steps to ensure that a confined space is entered by an employee or other person only after the air therein has been tested and evaluated by a person who is competent to pronounce on the safety thereof, and who has certified in writing that the confined space is safe and will remain safe while any person is in the confined space taking into account the nature and duration of the work to be performed therein.

(2) Where the provisions of subregulation (1) cannot be complied with the employer or user of machinery, as the case may be, shall take steps to ensure that any confined space in which there exists or is likely to exist a hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fumes, or which has or is likely to have, an oxygen content of less than 20 per cent by volume, is entered by an employee or other person only when -

(a) subject to the provisions of subregulation (3), the confined space is purged and ventilated to provide a safe atmosphere therein and measures necessary to maintain a safe atmosphere therein have been taken; and

(b) the confined space has been isolated from all pipes, ducts and other communicating openings by means of effective blanking other than the shutting or locking of a valve or a cock, or, if this is not practicable, only when all valves and cocks which are a potential source of danger have been locked and securely fastened by means of chains and padlocks.

(3) Where the provisions of subregulation (2) (a) cannot be complied with, the employer or user of machinery shall take steps to ensure that the confined space in question is entered only when the employee or person entering is using breathing apparatus of a type approved by the chief inspector and, further, that -

(a) The provisions of subregulation (2)(b) are complied with;

(b) any employee or person entering the confined space is using a safety harness or other similar equipment, to which a rope is securely attached which reaches beyond the access to the confined space, and the free end of which is attended to by a person referred to in paragraph (c);

(c) at least one other person trained in resuscitation is and remains in attendance immediately outside the entrance of the confined space in order to assist or remove any person or persons from the confined space, if necessary; and

(d) effective apparatus for breathing and resuscitation of a type approved by the chief inspector is available immediately outside the confined space.

(4) An employer or user of machinery shall take steps to ensure that all persons vacate a confined space on completion of any work therein.

(5) Where the hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fumes contemplated in subregulation (2) are of an explosive or flammable nature, an employer or user of machinery shall further take steps to ensure that such a confined space is entered only if -

(a) the concentration of the gas, vapour, dust or fumes does not exceed 25 per cent of the lower explosive limit of the gas, vapour, dust or fumes concerned where the work to be performed is of such a nature that it does not create a source of ignition; or

(b) such concentration does not exceed 10 per cent of the lower explosive limit of the gas, vapour, dust or fumes where other work is performed.

(6) The provisions of this regulation shall mutatis mutandis also apply, in so far as they can be so applied, to any work which is performed in any place or space on the outside of and bordering on or in the immediate vicinity of, any confined space, and in which place or space, owing to its proximity to the confined space, any hazardous article, oxygen-deficient atmosphere or dangerous concentration of gas, vapour, dust or fumes may occur or be present.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.16.4.

The competent person referred to in regulation 3.3.3 means a person or persons, who collectively hold the following:

Qualifications under the Skills Development Act, Act No. 97 of 1998 as:

a) an electrician or millwright;

or

b) a competency or competencies recognised by the Mining Qualification Authority for these purposes and has at least two years post qualification experience in the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the type of electrical apparatus and reticulation systems on which he or she is required to work on at the mine;

c) has, attended a skills programme recognised by the Mining Qualifications Authority for this purpose; and

d) has two years experience in doing switching on medium voltage apparatuses.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.16.3.2

The competent person referred to in regulation 3.1(2), 3.3.2 means:

(a) where the only power supply to the mine is a single phase power supply at a domestic voltage, this person is a person who:

(i) is in possession of an installation electrician certificate issued by the Department of Labour under the Manpower Training Act or who has been assessed competent against a skills programme or qualification recognised for this purpose by the Mining Qualifications Authority; and

(ii) has at least two years post qualification experience in the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the type of electrical apparatus and reticulation systems on which he or she is required to work at the mine;

(b) notwithstanding 1.1, where a multi phase power supply of low voltage is supplied to a mine (even if single phase power is used at some parts of the mine) this person is a person who:

(i) is in possession of an installation electrician certificate issued by the Department of Labour under the Manpower Training Act or who has been assessed competent against a skills programme or qualification recognised for this purpose by the Mining Qualifications Authority; and

(ii) has at least two years post qualification experience in the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the type of electrical apparatus and reticulation systems on which he is required to work at the mine;

(c) notwithstanding 1.1 and 1.2, where power supplies above low voltage is supplied to a mine (even if domestic or low voltage power is used at some parts of the mine), this person is a person who:

(i) is the holder of a Certificate of Competency for Mechanical or Electrical engineer issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and who by virtue of his knowledge and experience is competent in the construction and installation of electrical apparatuses and reticulation systems; or

(ii) has been assessed competent against a qualification recognised for this purpose by the Mining Qualifications Authority.

Installation, repairs and maintenance of electrical apparatuses

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.16.3.

The competent person referred to in regulation 3.1.3 means a person who has:

Qualifications under the Skills Development Act, Act No. 97 of 1998 as:

a) an electrician or millwright;

or

b) a competency or competencies recognised by the Mining Qualification Authority for these purposes and has at least two years post qualification experience in the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the type of electrical apparatus and reticulation systems on which he or she is required to work at the mine.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.16.3.1

The competent person referred to in regulation 3.1(1); means a person who is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a professional engineer and who by virtue of his or her knowledge and experience is competent to design, select and approve electrical systems and instalations.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.9.

(2) Occupational Hygiene (a) Occupational Exposure Limits for Airborne Pollutants In this Schedule the following terms/abbreviations have the meanings as set out below. Terms “Asbestos” means any of the following minerals: - Crocidolite, Amosite, Chrysotile, Fibrous actinolite, Fibrous anthophyllite, Fibrous tremolite, and any mixture containing any of these minerals. “Occupational exposure limit” (OEL) means the time weighted average concentration for a 8 hour work day and a 40 hour work week to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse health effects. “Occupational exposure limit - Ceiling limit” (OEL - C) means an instantaneous value which must never be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. “Occupational exposure limit - Short term exposure limit” (OEL-STEL) means a 15 minute TWA exposure which should not be exceeded at any time during a workday even if the 8-hour TWA is within the OEL-TWA. Exposures above the OEL-TWA up to the STEL should not be longer than 15 minutes and should not occur more than four times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures in this range. An averaging period other than 15 minutes may be recommended when this is warranted by observed biological effects. For those substances for which no OEL-STEL have been specified, excluding airborne particulates, a figure of three times the occupational exposure limit is to be used when controlling short-term excursions in exposure. “Respirable particulates” means the respirable fraction of airborne particulates. “Inhalable particulates” means airborne particulates as collected by a personal gravimetric sampler without particle size selection. Abbreviations CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service is an organisation under the American Chemical Society. CAS Numbers are used to identify specific chemicals or mixtures. PPM = parts per million mg/m3 = milligrams per cubic metre Sk = Skin absorption Sen = Capable of causing respiratory sensitisation f/ml = fibres per millilitre Occupational Exposure Limits for Airborne Pollutants Click here to see Table [Table substituted by GN R989/2006] (b) Occupational Exposure Limits for Physical Agents (i) Noise (1) Noise Exposure : 85 dBLAeq,8h (2) Peak Sound Level : 135 dB(A) (ii) Thermal Stresses (1) Wet Bulb (ºC) : 32.5 (2) Dry Bulb (ºC) : 37 (3) Mean Radiant Temperature (ºC) : 37 (4) Equivalent Chill Temperature (ºC) : 4 (c) Potable Water (i) Quality Click here to see Table (ii) Macro, Micro Determinants and Bacteriological Limits Click here to see Table (iii) Other Consituents The water shall not contain any other constituents in concentrations, which may render it unsuitable for use as drinking water. [Reg. 22.9(2) inserted by GN R904/2002 and amended by GN R989/2006]

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.8.13.

The competent person1 referred to in regulation 8.13(9), 8.13(11), 8.13.(17) means a person 1.1 who is the holder of a Certificate of Competency for Mechanical or Electrical Engineers (Mines and Works) issued by the Department; or 1.2 who has been assessed competent against a qualification, skills programme or unit standards recognised by the Mining Qualification Authority for this purpose; or 1.3 who is the holder of a valid certificate of registration: "Competent Person Pressure Vessels" issued by the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for competent persons (pressure vessels and boilers). [Subr. 22.8.13 inserted by GN R1068/2010] [Reg. 22.8 inserted by GN 911/2006]

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.8.6.

(4) For purposes of regulation 8.6(4) the competent person means a person who is a certificated electrical or mechanical engineer or has an appropriate qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework and recognised by the Mining Qualifications Authority for this purpose.

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.8.7.

(2) The competent person referred to in regulation 8.7(2) means a person who - (i) is a certificated electrical or mechanical engineer or has an appropriate qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework and which is recognized by the MQA for this purpose; (ii) is familiar with the type of refrigeration and air conditioning plants used at the mine in so far it concerns aspects of safety, construction, erection, operation, inspection and testing of such plants, and (iii) is familiar with any relevant national or international Standards, Codes of Practice and specifications related to the type of refrigeration, and air conditioning plants used at the mine.

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 - GN R93 - Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: MHSA, Reg. 22.4

2.4.1 For purposes of regulation 4.4(1) ""competent person"" means a person who is a holder of the following certificates recognized by the Department for this purpose, valid for the class of mine to which the mine belongs:

(a) Blasting certificate issued by the Department until 30 June 2009; or

(b) Rock breaker or equivalent certificate issued by the Mining Qualifications Authority from 01 July 2009 to 31 May 2017; or

(c) Blasting certificate issued by the Department with effect from 01 June 2017.

22.4.2 For the purposes of regulation 4.4(3) ""competent person"" means a person who:

(a) has been assessed and found competent against a skills programme issued by the Mining Qualifications Authority for this purpose; or

(b) is qualified by:

(i) virtue of his /her knowledge, training, skills and experience to perform the activities contemplated in regulation 4.4(3);

(ii) being familiar with the provisions of regulation 4 which apply to the work to be performed by such person; and

(iii) being trained to recognise any potential or actual danger to health or safety that may arise from the work to be performed by such person"

Useful Links: Published in Government Notice 952, published in Government Gazette 41904 dated 14 September 2018

Applicable Act: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996

Specific Reference: MHSA, Sect 10

(1) As far as reasonably practicable, every employer must -

(a) provide employees with any information, instruction, training or supervision that is necessary to enable them to perform their work safely and without risk to health; and

(b) ensure that every employee becomes familiar with work-related hazards and risks and the measures that must be taken to eliminate, control and minimise those hazards and risks.

(2) As far as reasonably practicable, every employer must ensure that every employee is properly trained -

(a) to deal with every risk to the employee’s health or safety that -

(i) is associated with any work that the employee has to perform; and

(ii) has been recorded in terms of section 11;

(b) in the measures necessary to eliminate, control and minimise those risks to health or safety;

(c) in the procedures to be followed to perform that employee’s work; and

(d) in relevant emergency procedures.

(3) In respect of every employee, the provisions of subsection (2) must be complied with -

(a) before that employee first starts work;

(b) at intervals determined by the employer after consulting the health and safety committee;

(c) before significant changes are introduced to procedures, mining and ventilation layouts, mining methods, plant or equipment and material; and

(d) before significant changes are made to the nature of that employee’s occupation or work.

(4) The employer must keep a record of all formal training provided in respect of each employee in terms of subsection (2).

(5) All mines must submit a workplace skills plan and the annual training reports to the Mining Qualifications Authority.

Applicable Act: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986 - General Safety Regulations

Specific Reference: OHSA: GNR 1031 of 30/5/1986, regulation 2C

Subject to section 8 of the Act, an employer or user, as the case may be, shall not permit a person to enter a workplace where the health or safety of such person is at risk or may be at risk, unless such person enters such workplace with the express or implied permission of and subject to the conditions laid down by such employer or user: Provided that such express or implied permission shall not apply in respect of a person entitled by law to enter such workplace or premises.

An employer or a user, as the case may be, shall, if he deems it necessary in the interests of health and safety, post up a notice at every entrance to a workplace prohibiting the entry of unauthorized persons to such workplace and no person shall enter or remain at such workplace without the permission of the employer or user, as the case may be.