Guidelines For A Mandatory Code Of Practice On The Mitigation And Management Of Covid 19 Outbreak
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Download Annexure 6: COVID-19 PPE Guidance 21 April 2020.pdf
Guidance on the proper use and management of personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in mining settings.
- Who it is for
- mine workers and safety officers
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 6 COVID-19 PPE Guidance 21 April 2020.pdf
Download Annexure 9: Handling of occupational hygiene personal sampling equipment with regards to COVID 19.pdf
Instructions for safely handling and decontaminating occupational hygiene sampling equipment to prevent COVID-19 spread.
- Who it is for
- occupational hygiene professionals, safety officers
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 9 Handling of occupational hygiene personal sampling equipment with regards to COVID 19.pdf
Download Annexure 1: Worker Covid1May2020 (003).pdf
A document providing guidance for workers on managing COVID-19 in mining environments, including procedures and protocols to follow during an outbreak.
- Who it is for
- mine workers
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 1 Worker_Covid1May2020 (003).pdf
Access to Guidelines for a Mandatory Code of Practice on the Mitigation and Management of Covid-19 Outbreak
The Mine Health and Safety Council has made available a set of guidelines that outline a mandatory code of practice for mitigating and managing COVID-19 outbreaks in mining operations. These guidelines are intended for use by mine workers, employers, health and safety practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders in the mining industry.
- Who it is for
- mine workers, employers in mining operations, health and safety practitioners in mines, mining industry stakeholders
- How to act on it
- Download the document from the official MHSC website via the provided links
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Guidelines for a mandatory code of practice on the mitigation and management of covid-19 outbreak. – MHSC
Download Annexure 4: Final - Guidance on safe start up – April 2020.pdf
A document outlining safe procedures for restarting mining operations after a lockdown period, with specific focus on preventing COVID-19 transmission.
- Who it is for
- mining employers and employees
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 4 Final -Guidance on safe start up – April 2020.pdf
Download Annexure 5: Start-Up Procedure of Mines by Employers and Employees Following A 21 Day National Lockdown.pdf
A procedural guide for mines to follow when resuming operations after a national lockdown, focusing on health and safety protocols.
- Who it is for
- mining employers and employees
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 5 Start- Up Procedure of Mines by Employers and Employees Following A 21 Day National Lockdown.pdf
Download Annexure 10: Notice on compensation for Occupationally acquired coronavirus under COIDA Amend
A notice detailing the conditions under which miners diagnosed with coronavirus due to work-related exposure may be eligible for compensation under COIDA.
- Who it is for
- miners who contracted COVID-19 at work, COIDA claimants
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 10 Notice on compensation for Occupationally acuired corona virus under COIDA Amend
Download Annexure 7(a): Revised_COVID-19_NMC-Case-Def_5-April-2020.pdf
A revised definition of a COVID-19 case as it applies to mining contexts, used for reporting and occupational health tracking.
- Who it is for
- health and safety practitioners, employers, medical personnel in mining
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 7(a) Revised_COVID-19_NMC-Case-Def_5-April-2020.pdf
Download Annexure 2: EmployerRA_1 May 2020 (003).pdf
A document offering guidance to employers on their responsibilities and risk assessment procedures related to COVID-19 in mining workplaces.
- Who it is for
- employers in mining operations
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 2 EmployerRA_1 May 2020 (003).pdf
Register for the Women in Mining (WiM) Forum
Individuals interested in participating in the Women in Mining community can register to join events, access resources, and engage with fellow professionals.
- Who it is for
- women working in the mining industry
- How to act on it
- Visit the WiM Register section on the MHSC website and complete the registration form
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WiM Register Register to join the WiM Forum community.
Download Annexure 3: HSPractitioner guide_1May2020 (003).pdf
A guide for health and safety practitioners in mines on implementing measures to mitigate and manage COVID-19 outbreaks.
- Who it is for
- health and safety practitioners in mines
- How to act on it
- Download the file from the publication page under 'Publication Downloads'
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Annexure 3 HSPractitioner guide_1May2020 (003).pdf
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Reference
https://mhsc.org.za/guidelines-for-a-mandatory-code-of-practice-on-the-mitigation-and-management-of-covid-19-outbreak/
Key Takeaways
- subject: mandatory code of practice for mitigation and management of covid-19 outbreak
- organization: Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)
- context: MHSC governance, information disclosure, guidelines framework
- related elements: POPIA/PAIA, eLibrary, MHSC manuals
- note: excerpt mentions tenders, events, and various MHSC portals but no explicit requirements