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Understanding the Mine Health &Safety Act, No. 29 of 1996What is the purpose of this course?This course will provide learners with an understanding of the framework and key requirements of the MineHealth and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 (“the Act”), and how to discharge / comply with these.Individuals will:• Become familiar with the background, long title and underlying themes of the Act;• Understand the requirements imposed by Sections and Regulations to the Act;• Understand legal presumptions applicable in terms of the Act;• Understand offences and penalties that may be imposed by key pieces of environmental legislation;• Understand how to discharge the requirements of the Act and Regulations in the context of a managementsystem.Course OutcomesThe following aspects will be addressed in the course:Day 1• General introduction to the Act• Overview of the requirements of the Act and Regulations• Enforcement of the Act: Inspectors, Investigations and Inquiries• Offences, Penalties and Liability Concerns in terms of the ActDay 2Outline of a compliance based health and safety management system• Policyo Legal implications of the health and safety policy• Planning:o Risk Assessment• Implementation:o Structure and Responsibilities (Appointments)o Employee participation: Health and Safety Representatives and Committeeso Training and communicationo Purchasing Managemento Procurement Management (Contractors)o Occupational Healtho Engineering / Maintenanceo Protective Equipmento Emergency Responseo Supervisiono Enforcement• Checking:o Incident management• Review:o Legal motivation for management system reviewsLexisNexis is an accredited training provider with the Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA) HW591PA0706093.LexisNexis is an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) and has a Level 3 BBBEE Rating.