Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Department of minerals and energy annual report 20092010. Nioshdrds celebrates the 35th anniversary of the federal. Mine safety and health administration msha protecting. Safety act and regulations mine health and safety act and regulations explosive use acts and regulations summary convictions procedures. Mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 current as at 30 june 2017 reprint note this reprint commenced 30 june 2017 at the end of the day. Promulgation of regulations and measures to protect. Mar 30, 2017 coal mining safety and health act 1999 current as at 30 march 2017.
Nov 10, 2019 part 5a commissioner for mine safety and health division 1 establishment and appointment of commissioner. 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. Unemployment insurance fund contributions act 4 of 2002. Mine health and safety act consolidation of mine health and safety regulations r12595 current to. Provide or view comments on msha regulations to repeal, replace or modify. The west virginia office of miners health, safety and training is responsible for the enforcement of the west virginia mine safety laws and regulations chapter 22a code of wv. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act.
The risk based system of health and safety management and employers duties in terms of the mhsa. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Council board means the mine health and safety council. Compensation for occupational diseases and injuries act. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which. The law is primarily designed to establish nationwide health and safety standards for the coal mining industry. 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.
Manager to ensure duties are assigned to competent persons 45. Federal coal mine health and safety act background during the early hours of november 20, 1968, an explosion rocked consolidation coal co. Act to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. The new mine health and safety act was to be drafted so that it can provide the comprehensive legal framework for creating a healthy and safe working environment. Guideline for a mandatory code of practice for an occupational health programme occupational. 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. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 72 of 1997. I hope, however, that the brief overview provided by the report will be of use. The authoritative text of regulations can be ascertained from. Mining health and safety legislation in south africa. Pdf health and safety are paramount to the success of the mining industry. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 queensland government.
We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Consolidation of mine health and safety regulations r12595 as amended by this consolidation is not an official statement of the law. Responsibility of manager for safety, health and environment 43. Section 2 of the mine health and safety act, 1996 hereinafter referred to as the principal act, is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraph d of subsection 1 of the following paragraph. Oct 09, 2019 procedures for the election of fulltime health and safety representatives. Learn more about our agency from our informational page or from our agency mission statement page. Mine health and safety act, consolidation of current to. The act has been updated up to and including the regulations published in government gazette no. Msha handbook series mine safety and health administration. Annual report 201617 g mine health and safety council 3 2. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations 14th.
To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose. Mine health and safety act 2004 no 74 status information currency of version historical version for 20 january 20 to 23 june 20 generated 27 june 20 at 16. Congress declares thata the first priority and concern of all in the coal or other mining industry must be the health and safety of its most precious resourcethe miner. Before the promulgation of the mhsa, the safety of the south african mine workers was provided for in the mines and works act no. Pdf the effects of mine safety legislation on mining technology in.
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. These laws cover the mining, industry and agricultural sectors. This act is the work health and safety mines act 20. Queensland mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 current as at 30 june 2017 reprint note this reprint commenced 30 june 2017 at the end of the day. The federal mine safety and health act arizona rock products. A broad outline of and background to the mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 mhsa. Manager or mine captain not to act as shift boss or mining foreman 47. Scope of the mine health and safety act mhsa application. Penuell mpapa maduna, minister of minerals and energy. West virginia office of miners health safety and training. 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.
There are also sectoral occupational health and safety laws. An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of labour and safety in mines be it enacted by parliament as follows. Mine rescue teams compete in contests across the country to prepare themselves to operate effectively in a mine emergency. An act to provide for the protection of the health and safety of persons working in the coal mining industry of the united states, and for other. Work health and safety mines act 20 nsw legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. R0162003 in force february 28, 2003 this consolidation is not an official statement of the law. Every director and officer of a corporation that is the owner of a mine shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the corporation complies with. The provision for workplace safety are awarded under the mines and minerals act, chapter 21. Act with regulations, fully updateable and indexed, perfect for those who are going to study for their mining ticket. Under section 98 ofthe mine health and safety act, 1996 act no. Mining technology and safety habits have been advanced by innovative. Ood if the owner employer is a body corporate, and the mine employs more. Federal mine safety and health act of 1977 legislative counsel.
Lexis practical guidance mine health and safety is the ideal solution for legal advisors, directors and mine officials to ensure compliance at all times. Mine health and safety council annual report 201617. Endangering safety and health of persons employed in mine 105. Federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, amended 1977 the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh, enhanced coal workers health surveillance. Mine health safety and reclamation code page mines act, r. 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. Federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, amended 1977. Coal mine health and safety amendment act 2010 no 23 amended by work health and safety legislation amendment act 2011 no 67 not commenced work health and safety legislation amendment act 2011 no 67, sch 2 1 not commenced see also. Mineral, mine health and safety legislation 4 mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002. It is an office consolidation prepared by the workers compensation board of the northwest territories and nunavut, for convenience of reference only. 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. Amended by mine health and safety amendment act 74 of 2008 from 30 may 2009. The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly.
Internal responsibility system in underground mines. Health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the mines act and the accompanying health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the code pdf, 1. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. Mshas authorizing statute governs our mine safety and health programs. The mining and minerals industry and interested and affected parties.
Do you know a coal miner who would like to become a wv state mine inspector or safety instructor. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. The ssa office of hearings and appeals uses this system to ascertain case location and status. Mine health and safety act 29 of 1996 and regulations final. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africas leading opinion makers. Appointment and qualification of shift boss and mining foreman 46. Health and safety laws for employees at work in zimbabwe. Short title, extent and commencement 1this act may be called the mines act, 1952. 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 act and the accompanying health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia the code pdf, 1.
These are laws specific to a particular sector whose objective is to supplement the general laws. Amended by skills development amendment act 31 of 2003 from 14 nov 2003. Terms and definitions chief inspector of mines means the officer appointed in terms of section 481 of the mine health and safety act as amended, and includes any officer acting in that capacity. Current legislation mine safety and health deskbook key historical statutes and. Amended by mineral and petroleum resources development act 28 of 2002 from 1 may 2004.
Nwt reg nu 12595 mine health and safety regulations canlii. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. Health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british. The law is primarily designed to establish nationwide health and safety standards for the coalmining industry. Administration msha to carry out the federal mine safety and health act of 1977 mine act and title 30, code of federal regulations, parts 46 and 48. Read submitted comments or provide new comments under eo 777, enforcing the regulatory reform agenda. Promulgation of regulations on rock falls and rock burst. The mhsa works in conjunction with legislation to compensate.
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 miners, designated representatives. The area of health and safety in mining is a big and complex one. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in south. Mining legislation mhsc mine health and safety council. 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. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the queensland parliamentary counsel.
Including mine health and safety act, ohsact and explosives act mine health and safety act with regulations a4 loose leaf including c. Mines safety and inspection act 1994 western australia. To amend the mine health and safety act, 1996, so as to streamline administrative processes. 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. Safety legislation wscc workers safety and compensation. Federal coal mine health act of 1969 and safety 011 december 30, 1969, president nixon signed the federal coal mine health and safety act, of 1969 p. Mine health and safety act, 1996 department of mineral resources. Miners rights and responsibilities mine safety and. Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor. The mine health and safety act mhsa, act 29 of 1996 was promulgated following the outcomes of the leon commission. Department of minerals and energy guideline for enforcement of the mine health and safety act.
Georgina mine health and safety jephson richard spoor in. Nwt reg nu 12595 mine health and safety regulations. 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. Federal mine safety and health act of 1977 govinfo. Mining safety mining health and safety legislation in. When the mine was sealed several days later, it became a tomb for 78 miners house report no. 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 south african government. The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the northwest territories and nunavut. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that this act may be cited as the federal mine safety and health act of 1977. The first section of the federal coal mine health and. The mine act and these regulations provide for mandatory health and safety training, compliance assistance to mine operators and grants to states for education and training programs. October 17, 2011 as amended by northwest territories regulations.