Mine Health & Safety (MHS) Act

The course offers an overview of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), including the latest amendments and its implications for safety, health and the environment in a mine.

Course outline

    • Introduction to the MHSA, common law and legislation
    • Criminal and civil liability
    • Duties of employers regarding health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues in a mining environment. The role of the MHSA in the broader responsibilities for HSE
    • Aims and objectives of the MHSA
    • Legal duties and responsibilities of the employee
    • Implications of manufacturer’s duties in accordance with the MHSA
    • Types of incidents that must be reported in terms of the MHSA and regulations, and the other steps taken regarding incidents

Summative assessment

Assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R3 639,75 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R2 731,25 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
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