Section 2 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 hereinafter referred. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. Health and safety in employment act 1992 an act to reform the law relating to the health and safety of employees, and other people at work or affected by the work of other people be it enacted by the parliament of new zealand as follows.
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 workplace, and. Amendment of section 2 of act 29 of 1996, as amended by section 1 of act 72 of 1997. The federal mine safety and health act of 1977 public law 91173, as amended by public law 95164 is provided below solely for historic value. 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. Commentary on the mine health and safety act and regulations. Mine health and safety act, 1996 act no 29 of 1996 regulations relating to machinery and equipment i s shabangu minister of mineral resources under section 98 1 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations ens. The origins, structure and objects of the mine health and safety act. Mine health and safety act, 1996 act 29 of 1996 gt shop. It is important to be aware of the laws and regulations governing mining safety in south africa.
Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor. This act may be cited as the occupational safety and health act, 2004. All our occupational health and safety act loose leaf books have a detailed index and come with a subscription based amendment service. Division of the republic into regions for the purposes of the mine health and safety act, 1996 under section 472 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose to promote a culture of health and safety. 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. Health and safety in employment act 1992 public act 1992 no 96 date of assent 27 october 1992 commencement see section 12 health and safety in employment act 1992.
The occupational health and safety act provides for the health and safety of persons at work and for the establishment of an advisory council for occupational health and safety. Legislation in the form of the mine health and safety act, act no. The 1974 legislation underpinned all other health and safety legislation and provided, for the first time, a broad and integrated legislative framework to promote, encourage and enforce. Mining health and safety in south africa is governed by act 29 of the 1996 mine health and safety act.
Powers of the inspectorate to close a working place. Mining health and safety legislation in south africa. The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. 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.
To amend the mine health and safety act, 1996, so as to provide for a system of administrative fines. Mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 nsw legislation. Mine health and safety act south african government. Addition of chapter 11 to the regulations under the mine health and safety act, 1996. As human beings we are all entitled to a safe and healthy working environment. Section 49 of the principal act is hereby amended a by the substitution in subsection 1 for paragraph j of the following paragraph. A6 loose leaf pocket book loose leaf pocket book including labour relations act, uif act, uif contributions act. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. The federal mine safety and health act of 1977 was amended on june 15, 2006 by the mine improvement and new emergency response miner act of 2006 public law 109236, as amended by public law 109280. Mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 contents page 60 further obligations 29 61 penalty for offence against this division 29 division 6 duties of and in relation to contractors 62 contractor must comply with operators mine safety management plan 29 63 contractors safety management plan 30. 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. Health and safety in employment act 1992 legislation.
Section 37 of the occupational health and safety act. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. The minister has, under section 8a of the minerals prospecting and mining act, 33 of 1992, as amended, made the regulations set out in the schedule. Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act. The right to refuse to work under unsafe conditions vrae. Mine health and safety act 291996 guideline for a mandatory. Add to enquiry understanding the mine health and safety act. A broad outline of and background to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa.
The most important piece of legislation affecting occupational health and safety in the united kingdom is the health and safety at work act, passed in 1974. Regulations under the mine health and safety act, 1996 act 291996 pages affected 5. The risk based system of health and safety management and employers duties in terms of the mhsa. Table of contents inserted by gn r1573 of december. This act shall come into operation on such date as the president may appoint by proclamation. This act shall have effect even though inconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the constitution.
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. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations lex patria. Short title and commencement1 this act may be cited as the health and safety in employment act 1992. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council. 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. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which. Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives.
Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th. I david msiza, chief inspector of mines, under section 49 6 of the mine. Health and safety in employment act 1992 no 96 as at 04. 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.
People could be seen as one of the most important assets in an organisation. Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. S shabangu, minister of mineral resources, under item 4 of schedule 4 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. This act shall enter into force on the day appointed by the minister and published in the fiji republic gazette. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. Legislative framework know the main principles of the mine health and safety act 2 3 list of legislation and applicable international standards legislation and regulations mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.
The mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa is an excellent example of where government responded to the demands of trade unions. In terms of your general responsibility as a safety officer and as described in regulation 2. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. Mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 contents page historical version for 20. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. The enforcement of the provisions of the mhsa by the mhsi.
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