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

Chapter 1 : Objects of Act

1. Objects of Act
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The objects of this Act are—

(a)to protect the health and safety of persons at mines;
(b)to require employers and employees to identify hazards and eliminate, control and minimise the risks relating to health and safety at mines;
(c)to give effect to the public international law obligations of the Republic that concern health and safety at mines;
(d)to provide for employee participation in matters of health and safety through health and safety representatives and the health and safety committees at mines;
(e)to provide for effective monitoring of health and safety conditions at mines;
(f)to provide for enforcement of health and safety measures at mines;
(g)to provide for investigations and inquiries to improve health and safety at mines; and
(h)to promote—
(i)a culture of health and safety in the mining industry;
(ii)training in health and safety in the mining industry; and
(iii)co-operation and consultation on health and safety between the State, employers, employees and their representatives.