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STUDENT NUMBER:
OHS2602 ASSIGNMENT 01
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QUESTION
Mthimkhulu Mining (Pty) Ltd is one of the mining companies which appears on
the list of mines regarded as highly risky according to the report issued by the
Minister of Minerals and Energy. As an inspector of mines, you have inspected
the mine and believe that danger is imminent.
1.
In terms of section 60(1) of initiating investigations, The Chief Inspector of Mines must
instruct an inspector to investigate any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in
the death of any person.
Section 60(2) further states that the inspector may at any time investigate-
(a) any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in the serious injury or serious
illness of any person;
(b) any occurrence, practice or condition concerning health or safety of persons at
one or more mines; or
(c) any actual or suspected contravention of, or failure to comply with, any provision
of this Act.
Section 60(3) states that in a situation whereby there is cause for concern on health or
safety grounds, an inspector must investigate any matter referred to in subsection (2)-
(a) if instructed to do so by the Chief Inspector of Mines; or
(b) requested to do so by-
(i) a registered trade union with members at the mine or mines;
(ii) a health and safety representative or health and safety committee at the
mine; or
STUDENT NUMBER:
OHS2602 ASSIGNMENT 01
___________________________________________________________________
QUESTION
Mthimkhulu Mining (Pty) Ltd is one of the mining companies which appears on
the list of mines regarded as highly risky according to the report issued by the
Minister of Minerals and Energy. As an inspector of mines, you have inspected
the mine and believe that danger is imminent.
1.
In terms of section 60(1) of initiating investigations, The Chief Inspector of Mines must
instruct an inspector to investigate any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in
the death of any person.
Section 60(2) further states that the inspector may at any time investigate-
(a) any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in the serious injury or serious
illness of any person;
(b) any occurrence, practice or condition concerning health or safety of persons at
one or more mines; or
(c) any actual or suspected contravention of, or failure to comply with, any provision
of this Act.
Section 60(3) states that in a situation whereby there is cause for concern on health or
safety grounds, an inspector must investigate any matter referred to in subsection (2)-
(a) if instructed to do so by the Chief Inspector of Mines; or
(b) requested to do so by-
(i) a registered trade union with members at the mine or mines;
(ii) a health and safety representative or health and safety committee at the
mine; or
