Coal mining safety and health act 1999 legislation. 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. This meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available. At its core the mine health and safety act no 29 of 1996 mhsa aims to promote a culture of health and safety and protect the health and safety of all persons employed by or at a mining operation introduction. The minister of labour has under section 43 of the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Under section 98 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act 29 of 1996, i, penuell mpapa maduna, minister of minerals and energy, hereby make the regulations in the schedule. 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. The mine health and safety inspectorate was established in terms of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Every employee at a mine, while at that mine, must a take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety.
Mines safety and inspection act 1994 western australia. Mine health and safety act consolidation of mine health and safety regulations r12595 current to. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations. Lexis practical guidance mine health and safety is the ideal solution for legal advisors, directors and mine officials to ensure compliance at all times. Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and. Department of minerals and energy annual report 20092010. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 with regulations lex patria. Section 2 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 hereinafter referred. Ambit of inspector powers under section 54 of the mine health. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no. February 29, 2020 fatality preliminary report mine.
R0162003 in force february 28, 2003 this consolidation is not an official. Insertion of sections 49a and 49b in act 29 of 1996 15. The disclosure requirements set forth in section 1503 of the act refer to and are based on the safety and health requirements applicable to mines under the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 the mine act, 14. Queensland coal mining safety and health act 1999 contents. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development. 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.
Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act. Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives. Amendment of the regulations to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa relating to machinery and equipment. Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. 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. Safety legislation wscc workers safety and compensation. Amendment of section 2 of act 29 of 1996, as amended by section 1 of act 72 of 1997.
Amended by mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002 from 1 may 2004. February 29, 2020 fatality preliminary report mine safety. Annual report 201617 g mine health and safety council 3 2. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. The mine health and safety council is a national public entity schedule 3a established in terms of the mine health and safety act, no 29 of 1996, as amended. Safeguard the health and safety of mine employees and communities affected by mining operations. October 17, 2011 as amended by northwest territories regulations. Amendment of the regulations to the mine health and safety.
Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of south africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. At its core the mine health and safety act no 29 of 1996 mhsa aims to promote a culture of health and safety and protect the health and safety of all persons employed by or at a mining operation. An act to provide for the protection of the health and safety of persons working in the coal mining industry of the united states, and for other. Legal appointments successfulsafetyso health and safety. A broad outline of and background to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. Federal mine safety and health act of 1977 legislative counsel.
The deskbook includes the current, operative text of the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 mine act, as amended by numerous other statutes through april 2016. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th. Mine health and safety act south african government. Mine health and safety act, snwt nu 1994, c 25 canlii. Financial and judicial management of mine health and safety inspectorate 49a. Mine health and safety overview department of mineral resource. The federal mine safety and health act of 1977 referred to in this booklet as the act and the mine improvement and new emergency response act of 2006 miner act, and title 30 of the code of federal regulations 30 cfr grant a variety of rights for individuals employed as miners, designated representatives. In accordance with the federal advisory committee act, the cdc announces the following meeting for the mine safety and health research advisory committee mshrac. Mine health and safety overview department of mineral. Coal mine safety act or act shall mean this chapter and chapters 14. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs.
Hivaids and the world of work branch iloaids legislation and policies. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council. West virginia office of miners health safety and training. Department of minerals and energy guideline for enforcement of the mine health and safety act. It also contains the text of other laws related to the protection of miner safety and health. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor in. Amended by skills development amendment act 31 of 2003 from 14 nov 2003.
Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 status information. On december 15, 2010, we proposed amendments to our rules and forms relating to mine safety disclosure. Mine health and safety act appointment letters legislative. Employers would be well advised to ensure consistency between these regulations and the safety requirements set out in mine specific codes of practice, standards and training materials.
Nwt reg nu 12595 mine health and safety regulations. Do you know a coal miner who would like to become a wv state mine inspector or safety instructor. The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data only and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident. Oct 09, 2019 under section 98 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act 29 of 1996, i, penuell mpapa maduna, minister of minerals and energy, hereby make the regulations in the schedule. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 current as at 30 march 2017. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders.
Terms and definitions chief inspector of mines means the officer appointed in terms of section 481 of the mine health and safety act as amended, and includes any officer acting in that capacity. 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. Scope of the mine health and safety act mhsa application. Council board means the mine health and safety council. Occupational diseases in mines and works act 78 of 1973 as amended by occupational diseases in mines and works amendment act, no. Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice for an occupational health programme on personal exposure to airborne pollutants. Section 37 of the occupational health and safety act. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and the mine. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. The workers family protection act of 1992 public law 102522, 29 u. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final.
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. 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. Mshas authorizing statute governs our mine safety and health programs. December 29, 1970, as amended through january 1, 2004. Coal mine means a surface coal mine or an underground coal mine. Mine health and safety council annual report 201617.
Mar 30, 2017 coal mining safety and health act 1999. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south. Mine health and safety regulations the commissioner, on the recommendation of the minister, under section 45 of the mine health and safety act and every enabling power, makes the mine health and safety regulations. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act.
Ambit of inspector powers under section 54 of the mine. S shabangu, minister of mineral resources, under item 4 of schedule 4 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which. 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. The following sections are hereby inserted in the principal act after section 49. Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice for an occupational health programme on personal exposure to thermal stress ref. Mine safety and health administration 201 12th st s suite 401 arlington, va 222025450. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Endangering safety and health of persons employed in mine 105. Part 5a commissioner for mine safety and health division 1 establishment and appointment of commissioner. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 72 of 1997. Safety act and regulations mine health and safety act and regulations explosive use acts and regulations summary convictions procedures.
The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly. The meeting room accommodates approximately 38 people. The mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations also contains regulations derived under the mines and works act 27 of 1956 and the minerals act 50 of 1991. For a complete listing of legislation, visit the government of the northwest territories department of justice website, or the nunavut section of the canadian legal information institute website. The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by state, employer, and labour members under chairmanship of the chief inspector of mines. The west virginia office of miners health, safety and training is responsible for the enforcement of the west virginia mine safety laws and regulations chapter 22a code of wv. Mine health and safety act, consolidation of current to. 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. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at. The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the northwest territories and nunavut. We proposed these rules to implement section 1503 of the doddfrank wall. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 current as at 10 november 2019. Contents page new south wales mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 historical version for 20.
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