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ZAF-1987-L-4624
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Title_of_text
Mines and Works Amendment Act 1987. No. 38.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
South Africa
Subjects (Classification)
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations; Occupational safety and health; Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave; Mining and quarrying workers; Non-discrimination
Adopted on (Date of text)
1987-09-02
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Amends the Mines and Works Act 1956 in relation to the regulatory powers of the Minister. In particular, refers to requirements for certification of competency with a view to safety and health at mines or works ("provided that no distinction shall be made on the basis of race or colour" (new s. 12(nA)) and the permissible number of hours or shifts which employees with a view to safety and health may work. Adds a new subsection (2) to section 12 stating that the Minister shall consult with any employees' or employers' organisation which in the Minister's opinion has an interest in the composition of certain committees.
Serial region
Serial title
Government Gazette
Date
1987-09-02
Number
Vol. 267, No. 10891
Page range
p. 1-5