EIA-REP-325d-12 _BB_ - 201.09.14.pdf - SAHRA
EIA-REP-325d-12 _BB_ - 201.09.14.pdf - SAHRA
EIA-REP-325d-12 _BB_ - 201.09.14.pdf - SAHRA
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• Affected communities must be notified when blasting is scheduled to take place;<br />
• Workers must be issued with the necessary protective equipment, including ear plugs, when working in<br />
conditions that may progressively have detrimental effects on their health. Ensure that all personnel<br />
have access to hearing protection equipment at site where the 85 dBA noise level is frequently<br />
recorded. Issuing of hearing protection will conform to the Vunene Colliery (Pty) Ltd strategy’;<br />
• All employees, who operate machines / tools which are identified as noise sources, should be subjected<br />
to audiometric examinations;<br />
• All hand held machinery will be muffled;<br />
• All fans to be silenced;<br />
• If complaints about disturbing noise are received from the local community, Vunene Colliery (Pty) Ltd<br />
will:<br />
o Respond immediately to the complaints;<br />
o Identify the noise source;<br />
o Implement appropriate mitigatory measures in consultation with the affected party;<br />
o The responsible environmental officer will investigate all complaints and /or non-compliances<br />
and the necessary actions will be taken.<br />
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