The mine act does not preempt state mine safety and health laws, except insofar as they may conflict with the mine act or mshas regulations. 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. An instrument of declaration allows matters that are normally covered by mine safety legislation to be transferred temporarily to the jurisdiction of the occupational safety and health act 1984, such as construction work at some mine sites. Chapter 5 inspectorate of mine health and safety 47. The first section of the federal coal mine health and. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south.
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 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. Mine safety and health standards authority for the promulgation of this standard pursuant section 8 of republic act no. Responsibility of manager for safety, health and environment 43. The federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, u. Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act. The risk based system of health and safety management and employers duties in terms of the mhsa. New machinery regulations have been published under chapter 8 of the mine health and safety act regulations. Manager or mine captain not to act as shift boss or mining foreman 47. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council. Federal mine safety and health act of 1977 govinfo. 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. Miner safety and health act of 2010 occupational safety and.
The regulations complement the considerable amount of general health and safety legislation that applies to those people in britain who work in the mining industry. The new regulations deal with trackless mobile machinery tmm and do not replace any current regulations incidentally dealing with tmms but rather add to it. 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. Department of minerals and energy guideline for enforcement of the mine health and safety act. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor.
Safety act and regulations mine health and safety act and regulations explosive use acts and regulations summary convictions procedures. Miners rights and responsibilities a guide to miners rights and responsibilities under the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 to report a hazardous condition at a mine to msha, call. Manager to ensure duties are assigned to competent persons 45. Under both the osh act and the mine act, employers are legally and morally responsible for the safety and health of their workers. Course is based on equipping supervisors to comply to mine health and safety act and relevant regulations. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. Safety signs, free safety, warning, hazard and caution signs, download. S shabangu, minister of mineral resources, under item 4 of schedule 4 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. A broad outline of and background to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development 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.
Occupational health and safety act and regulations downloads labour guide. The mine act gives the secretary of labor authority to develop, promulgate, and revise health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries. The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. The chm file was converted to html by chm2web software. 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. View whole act subordinate legislation turn history notes on legislative history search act. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor in. Mar 30, 2017 contents coal mining safety and health act 1999 page 2 23 meaning of physical overlapping of coal mining operations.
The mines regulations 2014 came into force on 6 april 2015 and replace all previous mine specific health and safety legislation. The mining and minerals industry and interested and affected parties. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Directives are official pronouncement on the mine health and safety act mhsa by the department of mineral resources dmr. West virginia office of miners health, safety and training suspension of w. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives.
Coal mine safety regulation in china and the usa university of utah. The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly. 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. 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. Federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969 wikipedia.
Labour relations amendment act 8 of 2018 mine health and safety act no 29 of 1996 mhsa national minimum wage act 9 of 2018 nmwa the employment equity act no. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at. Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and. Occupational health and safety act and regulations. Safeguard the health and safety of mine employees and communities affected by mining operations. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africas leading opinion makers. 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.
Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. Mine health and safety act of 1969 coal act 33 usc. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which. The mine act does not give msha the authority to cede its responsibilities to states or any other political subdivisions. Msha rules are in title 30 of the cfr, mineral resources, chapter i. The occupational health and safety act chamber of mines. Procedures for the election of health and safety representatives. Mine health and safety act, 1996 department of mineral resources. Prc has failed to effectively implement its mining safety laws. Guidelines for the south african smallscale mining to. This course equips supervisors and workers with skills to improve safety on mines.
Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Mine rescue teams compete in contests across the country to prepare themselves to operate effectively in a mine emergency. The important reforms in the miner safety and health act go far in encouraging employers to accept this responsibility and giving osha and msha the tools we need to deal with employers who refuse. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news. 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. West virginia office of miners health safety and training. 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. To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. Directives are given with the intention of improving certain aspects of the mine health and safety act. S 102 amended by mine health and safety amendment act 72 of 1997. Learn about the legislation leading up to the most recent law.
Visit our covid19 page for important service updates and to download risk assessments and worksite precaution planning for covid19 for employers. The code of federal regulations cfr is published and updated annually by the office of the federal register. Health and safety act understanding and interpreting the. Appointment and qualification of shift boss and mining foreman 46. Mines safety and inspection act 1994 western australia. This easy to carry a5 book contains the full text of the mine health and safety act no.
The mhsa works in conjunction with legislation to compensate. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Every employee at a mine, while at that mine, must a take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety. 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. Labour guide south africa offers a wealth of labour law and health and safety information and documentation to attorneys, companies and individuals. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. Safety training videos msha has a library of training videos on safety topics ranging from conveyor safety to fall protection. Public law 91173, generally referred to as the coal act, was passed by the 91st united states.
Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. Mine health and safety act south african government. Nov 07, 2017 the mine health and safety act makes provision for the appointment of people to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the employer to ensure health and safety. 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. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 legislation. Being an act to provide for the regulation and inspection of mines and works, and for related purposes, to be incorporated and.
States may have more stringent health and safety standards. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Loi authorized person means a qualified person appointed or designated, in writing, by the manager to perform specified duties. Short title, extent and commencement 1this act may be called the mines act, 1952. Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and health. Mine health and safety overview department of mineral resource. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 queensland government. The mine health and safety act makes provision for the appointment of people to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the employer to ensure health and safety. The occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Endangering safety and health of persons employed in mine 105. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Department of minerals and energy annual report 20092010. List of health and safety legislation that applies to mines.