NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
STUDENT NUMBER:XXXXXXXXXXX
SUBJECT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFTETY LAW I
CODE: OHS101S
ASSIGNMENT NO: 01
DUE DATE: 01 MARCH 2023
ACADEMIC DECLARATION
In writing and submitting this paper i affirm that:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
3. I did not make use of another student’s work with or without permission
and submitted it as my own.
Date: 01/03/2023
Signature:
, QUESTION ONE
This question deals with health and safety at mines being worked. This is regulated by
chapter II of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
To answer this question, we refer to section 2 of the Act which details the employer to
ensure safety. To wit:
1) The employer of every mine that is being worked must-
a. ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the mine is designed, constructed
and equipped-
i. to Provide conditions for safe operation and a healthy working
environment; and
ii. with a communication system and with electrical, mechanical and other
equipment as necessary to achieve those conditions;
b. ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the mine is commissioned,
operated, maintained and decommissioned in such a way that employees can
perform their work without endangering the health and safety of themselves or of
any other person;
c. compile an annual report on health and safety at the mine including the statistics
on health and safety that must be kept in terms of this Act and the annual
medical report referred to in section 16; and
d. if the employer is a body corporate, and employs more than 50 employees,
publish and distribute the report referred to in paragraph (c), in an appropriate
form, to the body corporate's shareholders or members.
2) The employer of a mine that is not being worked, but in respect of which a closure
certificate in terms of the Minerals Act has not been issued. must take reasonable steps
STUDENT NUMBER:XXXXXXXXXXX
SUBJECT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFTETY LAW I
CODE: OHS101S
ASSIGNMENT NO: 01
DUE DATE: 01 MARCH 2023
ACADEMIC DECLARATION
In writing and submitting this paper i affirm that:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
3. I did not make use of another student’s work with or without permission
and submitted it as my own.
Date: 01/03/2023
Signature:
, QUESTION ONE
This question deals with health and safety at mines being worked. This is regulated by
chapter II of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
To answer this question, we refer to section 2 of the Act which details the employer to
ensure safety. To wit:
1) The employer of every mine that is being worked must-
a. ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the mine is designed, constructed
and equipped-
i. to Provide conditions for safe operation and a healthy working
environment; and
ii. with a communication system and with electrical, mechanical and other
equipment as necessary to achieve those conditions;
b. ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the mine is commissioned,
operated, maintained and decommissioned in such a way that employees can
perform their work without endangering the health and safety of themselves or of
any other person;
c. compile an annual report on health and safety at the mine including the statistics
on health and safety that must be kept in terms of this Act and the annual
medical report referred to in section 16; and
d. if the employer is a body corporate, and employs more than 50 employees,
publish and distribute the report referred to in paragraph (c), in an appropriate
form, to the body corporate's shareholders or members.
2) The employer of a mine that is not being worked, but in respect of which a closure
certificate in terms of the Minerals Act has not been issued. must take reasonable steps
