Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice for an occupational health programme on personal exposure to airborne pollutants. We offer a proactive and flexible approach to problem solving, out of the box thinking and one on one assessment of the issues at hand, none of my clients are just a number. Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. Ambit of inspector powers under section 54 of the mine health. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 30 may 2009 to date this is the current version and applies as from 30 may 2009 i.
Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th edition. Legislation in the form of the mine health and safety act, act no. Internal responsibility system 2 the foundation of this act is the internal responsibility system which a is based on the principle that i employers, contractors, constructors, employees and selfemployed persons at a. Every employee at a mine, while at that mine, must a take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety. The mine health and safety inspectorate is part of the department of mineral resources.
The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. This act may be cited as the health and safety at work act, 1996. Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act.
The mhsa applies to mines and works as defined and related aspects. The origins, structure and objects of the mine health and safety act. And emr 82 of the occupational health and safety act, no 85 of 1993 xpl0105 type. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no.
Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 hereinafter referred to as mhsa. When is a workplace safe or unsafe the safety criterion in. Ambit of inspector powers under section 54 of the mine. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations lex patria mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. The enforcement of the provisions of the mhsa by the mhsi. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor in. When is a workplace safe or unsafe the safety criterion. The significance of this year for the mining industry cannot be overemphasised.
Pdf employers duty to provide a safe working environment. Section 9 of the mine health and safety act, 29 of 1996, stipulates that where a guideline for a mandatory code of practice mcop is published, the employer has a duty to draft a corresponding code of practice. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 the information provided in this document was gathered through open public sources and enviroworks dont own any of the documents, links, images or content and it is made free available to the public in order. Please refer to the attached annexure a and b when completing this form, and note that the annexures are not. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purposeto promote a culture of health and safety. Amendment of section 2 of act 29 of 1996, as amended by section 1 of act 72 of 1997. Section 2 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 hereinafter referred. Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice for an occupational health programme on personal exposure to thermal stress ref. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor.
Chapter 4, a whole new chapter on explosives, has been included in the existing mine health and safety regulations, published under the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996. Mine health and safety act, 1996 act no 29 of 1996 publication of and invitation to comment on the draft mine health and safety bill, 20 i, susan shabangu, minister of the department of mineral resources, hereby give notice that i intend introducing the draft mine health and safety bill, 20, in parliament. Two major acts regulate occupational health and safety viz. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 74 of 2008 from 30 may 2009 amended by skills development amendment act 31 of 2003 from 14 nov 2003 amended by mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002 from 1 may 2004. Health and safety at work 4 of 1996 24 enacted by the parliament of fiji part i preliminary short title 1. Employers would be well advised to ensure consistency between these regulations and the safety requirements set out in mine specific codes of practice, standards and training materials. The mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations also contains regulations derived under the mines and works act 27 of 1956 and the minerals act 50 of 1991. Regulations under the mine health and safety act, 1996 act 29 1996 there are no pages referenced by this update. Mine health and safety act south african government. At its core the mine health and safety act no 29 of 1996 mhsa aims to promote a culture of health and safety and protect the health and safety of all persons employed by or at a. Mine health and safety act, 1996 act no 29 of 1996 regulations relating to machinery and equipment i susan shabangu, minister of mineral resources, under section 98 1 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Additional notices have been added at our discretion. A broad outline of and background to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa. Powers of the inspectorate to close a working place mine and occupational health and safety 2010.
Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. The federal mine safety and health act of 1977 referred to in this booklet as the act and the mine improvement and new emergency response act of 2006 miner act, and title 30 of the code of federal regulations 30 cfr grant a variety of rights for individuals employed as. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. This act shall enter into force on the day appointed by the minister and published in the fiji republic gazette. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. Please note that netlaw consists of consolidated acts, rules and regulations. The right to refuse to work under unsafe conditions vrae.
Under section 98 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Powers of the inspectorate to close a working place. People could be seen as one of the most important assets in an organisation. Table of contents inserted by gn r1573 of december. Subject to clause 2 below, the whole ofthe regulations in chapter 31 is hereby. Jun 14, 2017 mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 the information provided in this document was gathered through open public sources and enviroworks dont own any of the documents, links, images or content and it is made free available to the public in order to promote south african environmental legislation. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south. The federal mine safety and health act of 1977 referred to in this booklet as the act and the mine improvement and new emergency response act of 2006 miner act, and title 30 of the code of federal regulations 30 cfr grant a variety of rights for individuals employed as miners, designated representatives.
Mine health and safety regulations the commissioner, on the recommendation of the minister, under section 45 of the mine health and safety act and every enabling power, makes the mine health and safety regulations. The mine health and safety inspectorate is part of the. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations lex. Please consult the government gazette database for any other notices in terms of. Mine health and safety act 291996 guideline for a mandatory. Amendment of the regulations to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa relating to machinery and equipment. I david msiza, chief inspector of mines, under section 49 6 of the mine. The mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa is an excellent example of where government responded to the demands of trade unions. Updates for 12 months print and mobile are included in the price. Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council.
Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. At its core the mine health and safety act no 29 of 1996 mhsa aims to promote a culture of health and safety and protect the health and safety of all persons employed by or at a mining operation. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. It also contains the text of other laws related to the protection of miner safety and health. Mine health and safety act, consolidation of current to.
Annual medical report for the year 20 mine health and safety. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. The deskbook includes the current, operative text of the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 mine act, as amended by numerous other statutes through april 2016. Every director and officer of a corporation that is the owner of a mine shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the corporation complies with. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations lex patria. As human beings we are all entitled to a safe and healthy working environment. Amendment of the regulations to the mine health and safety.
The below table contains the most recent new and revised guidelines. This easy to carry a5 book contains the full text of the mine health and safety act no. S shabangu, minister of mineral resources, under item 4 of schedule 4 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Regulations under the mine health and safety act, 1996 act 291996 there are no pages referenced by this update. Section 37 of the occupational health and safety act.
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