Chapter 1 Objects of Act
1. Objects of Act

 

 

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.