A-Z Mine Health Safety Act

The course offers the learner the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the Mine Health Safety Act (MHSA) and applicable regulations. Learners will gain knowledge of duties for employer and employees as well as the tripartite institutions.

Formative Assessment:

• Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative Assessment:

• Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course Outline:

• Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA):
• Definitions
• Regulations
• Mine and Works Regulations
• Legal appointments
• Duties of:
• Employer
• Employees
• Suppliers
• HSE Representatives
• HSE Committee
• The Inspectorate’s
• powers
• duties
• Requirements for machinery
• Occupational health (mining)
• Occupational hygiene (mining)
• Environmental issues
• Safe declaration
• Roles and responsibilities