This easy to carry a5 book contains the full text of the mine health and safety act no. Receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives. The ontario gazette where it is published every january and july. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. Technical amendments to existing regulations and standards, and.
Section 2 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 hereinafter referred to as the principal act, is hereby amended by the substitution in subsection 1 for paragraph d of the following paragraph. Msha is responsible for enforcing the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 mine act as amended by the miner act of 2006. Amended by mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002 from 1 may 2004. Mine health and safety law is the companion binder to the mine health and safety legislation. Contents page 2 mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 contents page historical version for 20. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation. While the regulations must be complied with, the overriding responsibility is to comply with the general duties in the act. 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. Mine health and safety act and regulations pocket book van. Act with regulations, fully updateable and indexed, perfect for those who are going to study for their mining ticket. Section 115 of the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 and title 30, code of federal regulations 30 cfr, parts 46 and 48, require each operator of a coal, metal, or nonmetal mine to develop and implement an approved training plan. October 17, 2011 as amended by northwest territories regulations. 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. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs.
Department of minerals and energy guideline for enforcement of the mine health and safety act. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. 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. For the complete table of regulations reference, please see.
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. Learn more about the legislative history of the miner act of 2006, the mine act of 1977, and the coal act of 1969 here. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. Safety legislation wscc workers safety and compensation. R0162003 in force february 28, 2003 this consolidation is not an official statement of the law. Updates for 12 months print and mobile are included in the price. Mining and quarrying safety and health regulation 2001. Mhsc every mine worker returning from work unharmed. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders.
In the first article in this series we saw that although the minerals act 50 of 1991 has been repealed, the regulations of the minerals act are still in force. The mine act does not give msha the authority to cede its responsibilities to states or any other political subdivisions. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. Health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british. Arrangement of regulations substituted by gn r9072002 and gn. The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the northwest territories and nunavut. Mine health and safety act regulations mineral and petroleum resources development act section 9 of mhsc requires employer to prepare and implement the cop on any matter affecting the health and safety of employees and other persons who might be directly affected by activities at the mine. States may have more stringent health and safety standards. 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. Mine health and safety regulations, nwt reg nu 12595. The concept of general duty of care is the guiding principle for all other parts of the act. 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 in the nations mines. Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose.
More information about queenslands whs regulatory framework for mining is available at the queensland government website. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. Some appointments are therefore made in terms of the minerals act regulations while others are made in terms of the mine health and safety act this can be confusing. Including mine health and safety act, ohsact and explosives act mine health and safety act with regulations a4 loose leaf including c.
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. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. Scope of the mine health and safety act mhsa application. 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. Under section 98 ofthe mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 contents as at 24 jan 2017 version 06d006 page iii published on. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th edition.
It also contains the text of other laws related to the protection of miner safety and health that may be useful to the mining community. 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. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 72 of 1997. Mine health and safety act consolidation of mine health and safety regulations r12595 current to. The mines act and the accompanying health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the code pdf, 1. Safety act and regulations mine health and safety act and regulations explosive use acts and regulations summary convictions procedures. Prescribed place at which record book to be kept 31 3. Cops, sops, sans codes, construction regulations, coid act, eea act, bcea act, lra act, etc.
Nov 07, 2017 in the first article in this series we saw that although the minerals act 50 of 1991 has been repealed, the regulations of the minerals act are still in force. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Manager to staff mine with due regard to health and safety. The green book contains the complete and current ontario occupational health and safety act and regulations in ontario. It also contains the text of other laws related to the protection of miner safety and health. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Msha handbook series mine safety and health administration. Mshas authorizing statute governs our mine safety and health programs. 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. Regulations made under the occupational health and safety act, revised statutes of ontario, 1990, chapter o. Mine health and safety regulations2006 occupational exposure limits for airborne pollutants mine health and safety regulations minerals actchapter 34 forms guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice for the safe use of conveyor belt installations for the transportation of mineral, material or personnel. Ohs act occupational health and safety act sa 2017 co2. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows.
Rules for health, safety and wellness in albertas workplaces fall under the occupational health and safety act, regulation and code. Department of minerals and energy annual report 20092010. This regulation was revoked on april 8, 2014, the first anniversary of the day section 103 of the ontario college of trades and apprenticeship act, 2009 came. The purchaser of the ebooks is licensed to put the files on one computer and up to two mobile devices that belong to himher or is assigned to himher. Rulemaking documents, including proposed and final rules. Mine health and safety act south african government. Regulations virginia coal surface mining reclamation regulations virginia administrative code title 4 agency 25 chapter. They also include mine safety associates ed index for those regulations. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th. Lexis practical guidance mine health and safety is the ideal solution for legal advisors, directors and mine officials to ensure compliance at all times. Amended by skills development amendment act 31 of 2003 from 14 nov 2003. 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. The mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 describe some of the requirements that apply to specific work situations.
Mine health and safety law is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. Each book contains regulations and is crossreferenced with the program policy manual and letters. Learn about the legislation leading up to the most recent law. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. Amendment of section 2 of act 29 of 1996, as amended by section 1 of act 72 of 1997 1. 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. Commentary on the mine health and safety act and regulations. Regulations mine safety and health administration msha.
Chief executive officer charged with certain functions. The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by state, employer, and labour members under chairmanship of the chief inspector of mines. To amend the mine health and safety act, 1996, so as to streamline administrative processes. This handy and portable book is suitable for carrying with you or posting on bulletin boards and can help employers meet their obligation to post a copy of the occupational health and safety act ohsa in the workplace.