Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

4. MEMBERS OF THE DRAFTING COMMITTEE

4.1. In terms of section 9(4) of the MHSA the employer must consult with the health and safety committee on the preparation, implementation or revision of any COP . Refer to Annexure H for an example.

4.2. It is recommended that the employer should, after consultation with the employees in terms of the MHSA , appoint a committee responsible for the drafting of the COP .

4.3. The members of the drafting committee assisting the employer in drafting the COP must be listed giving their full names, designations, qualifications, affiliations and experience. The committee must include competent persons sufficient in number to effectively draft the COP .

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

Relevant information relating to the mine must be stated in this paragraph. The following minimum information must be provided:

5.1 A brief description of the mine and its location;

5.2 The mining methods;

5.3 A brief description of the ventilation system used on the mine;

5.4 A determination of the flammable gas content of the coal seams being mined;

5.5 A determination of the flammable gas release rates of the coal being mined;

5.6 A history of the flammable gas and/or coal dust ignitions which have occurred on the mine;

5.7 A brief description of the systems used to relate to the prevention of coal dust explosions;

5.8 The volatile content of the coal;

5.9 The explosibility index of the coal; and

5.10 Other relevant COPs .

6. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Any word, phrase or term of which the meaning is not clear or which will have a specific meaning assigned to it in the COP , it must be clearly defined. Existing and/or known definitions should be used as far as possible. The drafting committee should avoid jargon and abbreviations that are not in common use or that have not been defined. The definitions section should also include acronyms and technical terms used.

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