Regulations
Chapter 5. Fires and Explosions

Report to Employer

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.

Reference is made to the following Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in terms of section 9(2) of this Act

·          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-A1

·          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