Department of minerals and energy annual report 20092010. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. Every employee at a mine, while at that mine, must a take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety. Home occupational health and safety act and regulations. Administers the provisions of the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 and enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents. 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. Safeguard the health and safety of mine employees and communities affected by mining operations. Mining health and safety legislation in south africa. 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. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. An act of parliament to provide for the safety, health and welfare of workers and. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015.
Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. Chapter 5 inspectorate of mine health and safety 47. People could be seen as one of the most important assets in an organisation. The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the northwest territories and nunavut.
The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no. This report presents the occupational health, safety and environment lan ohspep of northwest power generation company limitednwpgcl prepared under thesirajganj 225 mw 3 rd unit dual fuel combined cycle power plant. Promulgation of regulations on rock falls and rock burst. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with health risks that are varied and often quite serious, and it is important for miners to protect themselves accordingly. The mine act and these regulations provide for mandatory health and safety training, compliance assistance to mine operators and grants to states for education and training programs. The right to refuse to work under unsafe conditions vrae. In the 12 years to 2015, the fatality rate in the mining industry decreased by 65%. Do you know a coal miner who would like to become a wv state mine inspector or safety instructor.
Coal mining safety and health act 1999 queensland government. The mines regulations 2014 came into force on 6 april 2015 and replace all previous minesspecific health and safety legislation. 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. Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and. Lexis practical guidance mine health and safety is the ideal solution for legal advisors, directors and mine officials to ensure compliance at all times. While this text is provided in english only, the regulations were passed in both english and french. We believe it to be accurate, but it is not an authoritative text of which judicial notice must be taken. Guideline for a mandatory code of practice for underground rail bound equipment 39228.
Msha and fmshrc mine safety and health issues and case law. Manitoba workplace safety and health act and regulation 2016. Manager or mine captain not to act as shift boss or mining foreman 47. It provides for extensive dialogue and consultation between the mine health and safety inspectorate mhsi, which represents. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. 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. The federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, u. Guideline for a mandatory code of practice for underground rail bound equipment. The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly. Guidance notes to the pressure equipment regulations july 2009. Health and safety at work act 2015 new zealand legislation. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information.
As human beings we are all entitled to a safe and healthy working environment. 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. Safety legislation wscc workers safety and compensation. In 20 the independent taskforce on workplace health and safety reported that new zealands work health and safety system was failing. Whats new in the january 31, 2020 occupational health and safety code. The mine health and safety inspectorate was established in terms of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by state, employer, and labour members under chairmanship of the chief inspector of mines. Mine rescue teams compete in contests across the country to prepare themselves to operate effectively in a mine emergency. Mine health and safety act archives international mining. Government notice 967 in government gazette 17242 dated 14 june 1996. Promulgation of regulations and measures to protect.
General principles for mining and minerals development part ii administration 5. Manager to ensure duties are assigned to competent persons 45. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. Work health and safety mines and petroleum legislation amendment harmonisation act 2015 no 43 nsw schedule 1 amendment of work health and safety mines act 20 no 54 2 in this act, a tourist mine means a mine. Social security number, name, type of claim, last action on casedate, location of case office, date of receipt, hearing request datetype schedule date. Work health and safety mines and petroleum legislation.
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. Health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british. Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act. Mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 contents page historical version for 20. Department of minerals and energy guideline for enforcement of the mine health and safety act.
The south african mine health and safety act of 1996 states that an employer must provide conditions for safe operation, and every employee must take reasonable care to protect hisher own health. Mine safety and health administration msha protecting. The health and safety at work act 2015 is new zealands workplace health and safety law. The occupational safety and health act, 2007 ministry of health. This page contains links to resources related to mining safety including videos, fact sheets, posters. Amended by skills development amendment act 31 of 2003 from 14 nov 2003. The factories act and the occupational health and safety act deal with the occupational health and safety in zambia. 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. United states public laws 109th congress second session convening january 7, 2005 pl 109236 s 2803 june 15, 2006 mine improvement and new emergency response act of 2006 miner act an act to amend the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 to improve the safety of mines and mining. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council. Mine health and safety act, 1996 department of mineral resources. Endangering safety and health of persons employed in mine 105. An act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals. April 15, 2015 ontario accepts consensus recommendations from mining safety.
The importance of level 7 operator awareness and level 9 intervention controls was highlighted on february 25, 2015 when the south africa minister of mineral resources signed the amendment of chapter 8 of the mine health and safety act. However, the mining industry still has one of the highest rates of fatalities of any industry. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 legislation. Occupational health and safety code whats new in the january 1, 2019 occupational health and safety code part 18 adds language to section 233 that prohibits employers from requiring footwear that may pose a health and safety risk to workers. The goals are to ensure that those who work in ontarios mines come home healthy and safe at the end of every shift, and to maintain a productive and innovative mining industry.
Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 74 of 2008 from 30 may 2009. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs.
Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. Government officials to consult with mine safety and health representatives. 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, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the mines act and the accompanying health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the code pdf, 1. Public law 91173, generally referred to as the coal act, was passed by the 91st united states. Mine health and safety overview department of mineral. West virginia office of miners health safety and training. With the introduction of strict safety legislation and protocol, as well as advances in safety equipment. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Regulations, sor201517 made under the hazardous products act. Appointment and qualification of shift boss and mining foreman 46. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 72 of 1997. The mhsa reflects an outcomes approach to regulation, based on risk assessment and risk management.
Act with regulations, fully updateable and indexed, perfect for those who are going to study for their mining ticket. Proposed driven machinery regulations incorporation of the code of practice for zip line occupational health and safety act. This text is published by the yukon workers compensation health and safety board solely as a convenience. Health and safety in the south african mining sector is governed by the mine health and safety act mhsa.
The mining industry has made significant improvements in health and safety over the last decade, reducing the incidence rates of both fatalities and serious injuries. The factories act requires the employer to provide clean working environment, adequate ventilation, first. Revision 2 41256 guidance notes to the pressure equipment. The minister has, under section 8a of the minerals prospecting and mining act, 33 of 1992, as amended, made the. Work health and safety mines and petroleum legislation amendment harmonisation act 2015 no 43 nsw the legislature of new south wales enacts. 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. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. Scope of the mine health and safety act mhsa application. Xviii health insurance and claimants for black lung benefits pursuant to provisions of the federal coal mine health and safety act. Mines safety and inspection act 1994 western australia. Sep 24, 2016 this panel will address the perspectives of government and industry practitioners on the potential criminal implications of mine safety and health violations. Read submitted comments or provide new comments under eo 777, enforcing the regulatory reform agenda. The new mine health and safety act was to be drafted so that it can provide the comprehensive legal framework for creating a healthy and safe working environment. Coal mine health and safety amendment act 2010 no 23 amended by work health and safety legislation amendment act 2011 no 67 not commenced work health and safety legislation amendment act 2011 no 67, sch 2 1 not commenced see also.
Mine health and safety act south african government. Add to enquiry understanding the mine health and safety act. Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives. Legislation in the form of the mine health and safety act, act no. The following acts are hereby amended by the substitution for the expression government mining engineer, wherever it occurs, of the expression chief inspector of mines as contemplated in the mine health and safety act, 1996. Administration msha to carry out the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 mine act and title 30, code of federal regulations, parts 46 and 48.
Health and safety laws in zambia occupational health and. Commentary on the mine health and safety act and regulations. 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. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south. Mining health safety 7 common risks to protect yourself. Including mine health and safety act, ohsact and explosives act mine health and safety act with regulations a4 loose leaf including c. Reference to government mining engineer in certain acts substitution for government mining engineer. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Power of an occupational safety and health officer to conduct proceedings. 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. Amended by mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002 from 1 may 2004. 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. It also contains the text of other laws related to the protection of miner safety and health.
United states public laws 109th congress second session. 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. Responsibility of manager for safety, health and environment 43. Provide or view comments on msha regulations to repeal, replace or modify. 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. 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. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 pdf, 655kb and the mining and quarrying. Drugs, alcohol often used on mines to cope with pressures of. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 as amended by. Mine health and safety overview department of mineral resource.