Employer and Code of Practice

Question 1

who may prepare and implement a code of practice

Answer 1

Any employer may prepare and implement a code of practice on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mine

Question 2

what could the chief inspector require in terms of code of practices and what are the duties of the effected person

Answer 2

an employer must prepare and implement a code of practice on any matter affecting the health or safety of employees and other persons who may be directly affected by activities at the mine if the Chief Inspector of mines requires it.

Question 3

what should the code of practice comply with

Answer 3

A code of practice required by the chief inspector of mmines must comply with guidelines issued bu the chief inspector of mines

Question 4

the employer must consult with who regarding code of practices?

Answer 4

The employer MUST consult with the health and safety committee on the preparation, implementation or revision of any code of practice

Question 5

What must the Employer do with a copy of the code of practice

Answer 5

The Employer must deliver a copy of every code of practice prepared in terms of subsection 2 to the Chief inspector of mines

Question 6

Can a chief inspector be requested to review a code of practice?

Answer 6

Yes, the chief inspector of mines must review a code of practice of a mine if requested to do so by a registered trade union with members at the mine, or a health and safety committee or a health and safety representative at the mine.

Question 7

May the inspector instruct an employer to review a code of practice that does not comply with the guideline?

Answer 7

At any time, an inspector may instruct an employer to review any code of practice within a specified period if that code of practice

a) does not comply with a guideline of the Chief inspector of mines or
b) is inadequate to protect the health and safety of employees