Health and Safety

The Chief Inspector, appointed in terms of section 27(1) of the OHSA, under section 44 of the OHSA incorporated the National Code of Practice for Inspection and Testing of Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor (“COP”) into the LEPCR.

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Notice Title: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (“OHSA”), as Amended: Incorporation of the National Code of Practice for the Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators into Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 Government Notice: GN 5588 in GG 51657 on 29 November 2024 Commencing date: 29

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Notice Title: Major Hazard Installation Regulations, 2022: Explanatory Notes Government Notice: GN 2841 in GG 51628 on 20 November 2024 Commencing date: 20 November 2024 The Minister of Employment and Labour published the Explanatory Notes: Major Hazard Installation Regulations, 2022. The guidance notes aim to help duty holders

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Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024: Publication of Explanatory Summary of the Bill Government Notice: GN 5424 in GG 51390 on 14 October 2024 Commencing date: TBD The Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources intends to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 20204,

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Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”): Guidance Note for the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the South African Mining Industry Government Notice: GN 5404 in GG 51368 on 11 October 2024 Commencing date: 1 January 2025 The Chief Inspector of Mines, in

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Notice Title: Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973 (“ODMWA”): Risk Determination Government Notice: GN 5218 in GG 51271 on 20 September 2024 Commencing date: Comments to be submitted on or before 20 December 2024 The Minister of Health, intends, in terms of section 20(5)(a)

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Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”): Guidance Note for the Management of GBVF, Safety and Security Challenges for Women in the South African Mining Industry Government Notice: GN 5098 in GG 51003 on 2 August 2024 Commencing date: 1 November 2024 The Chief

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Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”): Guideline for a Mandatory Code for Practice for Minimum Standards on Ground Vibrations, Noise, Air-Blast and Flyrock near Surface Structures and Communities to be Protected Government Notice: GN 5097 in GG 51003 on 2 August

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