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

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Road and Rail Safety Management in the South African Mining Industry

Part C: Format and Content of the Mandatory COP

9. Aspects to be addressed in the mandatory COP

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9.1. COP must set out how the significant risks are assessed and identified in terms of the risk assessment process referred to above will be addressed. The COP must cover at least the aspects set out below.

 

9.2. Design and specification register

9.3. Braking systems

9.4. Testing of braking systems

9.5. Protection of the driver and passengers

9.6. Loading and drop-off or pick up

9.7. Towing of different modes of transport

9.8. Route planning

9.9. Operating procedures

9.10. Illumination

9.11. Maintenance and inspection of modes of transport

9.12. Modes of transport to be operated by competent authorised persons

9.13. Personal protective equipment