Ensure compliance and safety in Namibian mining with our comprehensive guide to current health and safety laws and regulations.
Edition/issue: 1
Published: October 2024
Publisher: LexisNexis South Africa
Ensure compliance and safety in Namibian mining with our comprehensive guide to current health and safety laws and regulations.
Given the inherent risks in mining operations, the regulation of health and safety is paramount. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the applicable health and safety laws and regulations, including statutory legislation on employee compensation. It addresses the complexities and uncertainties arising from the repeal and replacement of older statutes with newer ones, ensuring that mine managers, legal practitioners, mine inspectors, engineers, supervisors, and employee representatives have access to the most relevant and applied resources.
This compendium is an essential resource for anyone involved in the Namibian mining industry, offering clarity and guidance on the current legal landscape as of June 2024. Stay informed and ensure compliance with this indispensable guide to mine health and safety.
CHAPTER_1 - Introduction
CHAPTER 2 - Namibian Legislative Framework for Mine Health and Safety
CHAPTER 3 - Labour Act No. 11 of 2007
CHAPTER 4 - Regulations relating to the Health and Safety of Employees at Work
CHAPTER 5 - Employees' Compensation Act No. 30 of 1941
CHAPTER 6 - Specific regulations made in terms of Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance 20 of 1968 (to be read in conjunction with the necessary caution set out in the foreword) €“ PART II Mines and Works (Regulation 25 of 160) and PART IV Accidents (Regulations 235 to 250)