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Vessels under Pressure Regulations (No. R. 2919 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-10-23 | ZAF-1992-R-32341

Provides for rules in respect of the safety of the design, construction and manufacture of boiler and pressure vessels. Made under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1983.

Afrique du Sud - Sécurité et santé au travail - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Electrical Installation Regulations (No. R. 2920 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-10-23 | ZAF-1992-R-32342

Provides for rules in respect of electrical installations, construction, electrical contractor, commencement of and permission to connect installation work, issuance of a certificate of compliance, appeals, application for registration as an accredited person, substitution of lost, damaged or destroyed certificates of registration, fees payable and offences and penalties. Made under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1983.

Afrique du Sud - Sécurité et santé au travail - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Driven Machinery Regulations (No. R. 2483 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-09-04 | ZAF-1992-R-31279

Amends the Driven Machinery Regulations, 1988, inter alia, by inserting definitions of "bench saw", "builder's hoist", "hatchway", "lifting machine", "lifting tackle" and "press"; by substituting for subregulation 7 a subregulation that provides that every user of a lifting machine shall at all times keep on his premises a register in which he shall record full particulars of any performance test and examination and any modification or repair of the lifting machine and shall ensure that the register is available on request for inspection by an inspector; and by adding a subregulation that provides that the user shall ensure that every lifting machine is operated by an operator specifically trained for the particular type of lifting machine.

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Hazardous Substances Amendment Act, 1992 (No. 53 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-04-26 | ZAF-1992-L-29990

This Act amends the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 by providing for the exclusion of certain substances and the exemption of certain persons from the provisions of the Act; regulating the issue, suspension and withdrawal of licences and authorizations in connection with hazardous substances; regulating vicarious liability; providing for the placement of an embargo on, and seizure of certain objects; increasing penalties; and amending the Nuclear Energy Act to regulate the powers of the corporation in respect of radioactive nuclides.

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Act to Amend the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973.

Adoption: 1991-06-07 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1991-04-01 | ZAF-1991-L-25267

Removes limitations on the amount of special awards, and increases certain benefits payable.

Afrique du Sud - Sécurité et santé au travail - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Regulations Concerning the Certificate of Competency (GNR.533).

Adoption: 1990-03-16 | ZAF-1990-R-76401

Regulates the issuing of certificates of competency as a mechanical or an electrical engineer as well as their suspension or cancellation and the obtention of certificates.

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Pension Laws Amendment Act 1989.

Adoption: 1989-06-01 | ZAF-1989-L-20521

Act providing for the further increase of certain benefits payable in terms of the provisions of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973.

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Machinery and Occupational Safety Amendment Act 1989. No. 40.

Adoption: 1989-04-12 | ZAF-1989-L-20518

Miscellaneous amendments.

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Proclamation Health Matters - Black Areas 1989. No. R. 34.

Adoption: 1989-02-07 | ZAF-1989-M-8871

This Proclamation in s.1. defines "black area" By s.2, "all powers, functions and duties affecting health matters in respect of Blacks in any Black area shall be under the control of the Minister". By s.3, the "provisions of any ordinance of a provincial council or any other law relating to the establishment, maintenance and management of hospitals shall, in so far as they relate to any hospital in any Black area, continue to be of force and effect in respect of that hospital".

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Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1983. Portable Gas Container Regulations. Incorporation of Safety Standard. Government Notice No. R. 2357.

Adoption: 1988-11-25 | ZAF-1988-L-7408

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Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983: Approval of Respiratory Protective Equipment. Government Notice No. R.1847.

Adoption: 1988-09-16 | ZAF-1988-L-7129

Requires submission of equipment for accreditation before the approval referred to in the Asbestos Regulations of 10 April 1987 can be granted

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Regulations under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (Act 6 of 1983). Government Notice No. R.1791.

Adoption: 1988-09-09 | ZAF-1988-L-7128

Amends the General Safety Regulations in regard to ladders, ramps and scaffolding. Repeals noted in s. 6.

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Regulations under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (Act 6). Government Notice No. R. 1595.

Adoption: 1988-08-12 | ZAF-1988-L-6999

Contains amendments concerning electrical installations and boilers.

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Electrical Machinery Regulations, 1988 (Government Notice R. 1593). -

Adoption: 1988-08-12 | ZAF-1988-R-7000

Issued under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (Act 6).

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Facilities Regulations 1988 (Government Notice R. 1593) -

Adoption: 1988-08-12 | ZAF-1988-R-70305

Regulates the provision of sanitary facilities and facilities for safekeeping as well as changing rooms and dining rooms. Smoking, drinking and eating is to be prohibited in certain workplaces where there may be a risk in doing so. Employers are to make drinking water available as well as seats for workers where practible. It also provides that workplaces are to be kept clean, hygenic and safe. Finally, it provides for offences and penalties.

Afrique du Sud - Sécurité et santé au travail - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

General Machinery Regulations 1988. Government Notice No. R. 1521.

Adoption: 1988-08-05 | ZAF-1988-R-6767

Govern supervision, safeguarding, operation, etc. of machinery; provide for penalties. A series of repealed regulations is set forth in s. 11. Issued under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (No. 6).

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Mines and Works Act, 1956 (Act 27 of 1956), Amendment of Regulations. Government Notice No. R. 1352.

Adoption: 1988-07-08 | ZAF-1988-L-6548

Amend the Regulations published in Government Notice R. 992 of 26 June 1970, as amended. The amendments concern various safety and precautionary measures, hygiene facilities, work clothing, blasting, the definition of time worked, and advisory committees. Refers in several provisions to preliminary negotiations with individual employee's organisations.

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Nuclear Energy Amendment Act 1988. No. 56.

Adoption: 1988-06-17 | ZAF-1988-L-6544

Amends the Nuclear Energy Act 1982 to establish the Council for Nuclear Safety.

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Government Notice No. 21; Illness Benefits.

Adoption: 1988-01-08 | ZAF-1988-M-4928

Refers to medical treatment in relation to alcoholism or drug dependence in connection with the Unemployment Insurance Act 1966. Withdraws Government Notice R. 2667 of 29 Nov. 1985.

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Government Notice No. R. 2550. Memorandum of Agreement relating to conditions contemplated in section 21 of the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1983 (Act No. 6 of 1983).

Adoption: 1987-11-20 | ZAF-1987-L-4645

Publishes a form to use in designating an employee as an inspector under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983, including an indication of the extent of salary reimbursement to be paid by the Government.

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Community Welfare Act (House of Representatives) 1987. No. 104.

Adoption: 1987-10-23 | ZAF-1987-L-4640

Provides for the establishment of a Community Welfare Advisory Council and regional welfare boards and related committees, and defines their powers and functions (e.g. determining welfare needs and drawing up a programme). Also empowers the Minister of Health Services and Welfare (House of Representatives) to make regulations in respect of private hospitals, nursing homes, maternity homes and places where other medical or surgical activities are performed.

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Pension Laws Amendment Act 1987. No. 88.

Adoption: 1987-10-16 | ZAF-1987-L-4634

Inter alia, increase by ten percent certain benefits and special awards payable under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973, as amended.

Afrique du Sud - Sécurité et santé au travail - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Environmental Regulations for Workplaces 1987 (Government Notice No. R. 2281). -

Adoption: 1987-10-16 | ZAF-1987-R-4641

Issued under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (No. 6), these Regulations cover thermal conditions, ventilation, noise, housekeeping, precautions against flooding and fire, lighting, and offences and penalties. They revoke specified portions of Regulations published in Government Notices Nos. R. 929 of 28 June 1963 and R. 1934 of 13 Dec. 1963, both as amended.

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Nuclear Energy Amendment Act 1987. No. 43.

Adoption: 1987-09-04 | ZAF-1987-L-4626

Amends the Nuclear Energy Act 1982 in various respects, in particular by extending the powers of inspectors in connection with the furnishing of information.

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Mines and Works Amendment Act 1987. No. 38.

Adoption: 1987-09-02 | ZAF-1987-L-4624

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.

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Regulation governing the conveyance of hazardous substances by road tanker. Amendment. Government Notice No. R. 1462.

Adoption: 1987-07-10 | ZAF-1987-M-3783

Amends the Regulations published by Government Notice R. 73 of 11 Jan. 1985, as amended, in relation to the duties of a carrier, including a required medical certificate. Issued under the Hazardous Substances Act 1973 (No. 15).

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Department of Manpower Notice No. R. 745 on the incorporation of a safety standard in the Asbestos Regulations 1987.

Adoption: 1987-04-10 | ZAF-1987-R-3466

Incorporates a standard regarding the measurement of airborne asbestos fibre concentration.

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Asbestos Regulations 1987. Department of Manpower Notice No. R. 773.

Adoption: 1987-04-10 | ZAF-1987-R-3468

Issued under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 (Act No. 6), these Regulations in general apply to all employers who use or process asbestos in raw mineral form and those who process materials containing asbestos (s. 2). The Regulations provide for notification to workers, a limitation on exposure to asbestos, education and training, maintenance of an exposure record, control of asbestos dust, provision of personal protective equipment and so forth. Infractions are subject to monetary penalties or imprisonment for up to six months, both of which may be extended in case of continuing offences.

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Department of Manpower Notice 104 of 1987: General Administrative Regulations - List of High-risk Substances - Addition.

Adoption: 1987-02-20 | ZAF-1987-R-3378

Adds methylene chloride to the list of substances contained in the Schedule to the Regulations published in Government Notice R. 2206 of 5 October 1984 under the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983.

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Amendment of Regulations under the Mines and Works Act 1956. No. R. 2264.

Adoption: 1986-10-31 | ZAF-1986-L-3021

Inserts new provisions in the Regulations issued 26 June 1970, as amended, in connection with the provision of self-rescuing devices, refuge bays in mines, training for survival in case of an explosion, fire or other emergency and related subjects. Issued by the Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs under s. 12 of Act 27 of 1956.

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Pension Laws Amendment Act 1986. No. 106

Adoption: 1986-09-10 | ZAF-1986-L-2692

Amends, inter alia, the Government Service Pension Act 1973, the General Pensions Act 1979 and the Temporary Employees Pension Fund Act 1979. Increases certain benefits and special awards payable in terms of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973.

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Machinery and Occupational Safety Act 1983 - General Administrative Regulations (Amendments). Government Notice No. R. 1757.

Adoption: 1986-08-22 | ZAF-1986-L-2691

Amends the Regulations of 5 Oct. 1984 (Government Notice No. R. 2206). In particular, adds new regulations regarding notifiable substances listed in an attached Schedule and concerning the reporting of building work.

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General Safety Regulations 1986 (Government Notice R. 1031). -

Adoption: 1986-05-30 | ZAF-1986-R-70304

Regulates personal safety equipment, intoxication, first aid, emergency equipment, use and storage of flammable liquids, work in confined spaces and elevated positions and work where there is a risk of engulfment. It also deals with the stacking of articles, welding, roof work, supervision of building work, demolition and excavation, ramps, ladders, boatswain's chairs and scaffolding.

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Government Notice No. R. 647: Regulations in Terms of the Hazardous Substances Act 1973 [Act 15 of 1973].

Adoption: 1986-04-04 | ZAF-1986-L-2219

Amends reg. 14 of the regulations published by Government Notice No. 73 of 11 Jan. 1985, as amended, to provide for the regulations to come into operation on 10 July 1987.

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Pension Laws Amendment Act 1984.

Adoption: 1984-07-12 | ZAF-1984-L-869

Act to amend the Associated Institutions Pension Fund Act 1963, so as to further regulate the membership of the pension fund for a pension scheme for persons in the service of associated institutions; to amend the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973, so as to make provision for the increase of certain one-sum benefits payable to certain persons suffering from compensatable diseases; to amend the Military Pensions Act 1976, so as to provide that a pension payable to a widow of a deceased member shall not be discontinued on the ground of her remarriage; and to amend the General Pensions Act 1979, so as to further regulate the preservation of pension rights of certain persons; and to increase certain benefits and special awards payable in terms of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973; to further regulate the pension benefits of persons who, in terms of the Republic of South Africa Constitution Act 1983, cease to be members of the President's Council; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

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Government Notice No. R. 2711: Amendment of Regulations under the Occupational Disease in Mines and Works Act (Act 78 of 1973).

Adoption: 1982-12-17 | ZAF-1982-L-10602

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Government Notice No. R. 1346: Amendment to the Regulations [G.N. No. R. 992 of 26 June 1970] under the Mines and Works Act 1956 [No. 27 of 1956].

Adoption: 1972-08-04 | ZAF-1972-L-16528

Occupational safety and health and labour inspection.