Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Notices, Guidance Notes, Compilation Guidelines

Guidance Note for the Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Disorders in the South African Mining Industry

Part A: The Guidance Note

3. Status of the guidance note
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3.1 The guidance note has been compiled specifically with the view to provide guidance to all stakeholders regarding their roles and responsibilities with regard to the programme aimed at preventing and managing NCDs and mental health disorders in the South African mining industry.

 

3.2 This guidance note sets out good practice for the prevention and management of NCDs and mental health disorders in the South African mining industry.

 

3.3 The preparation and implementation of this type of programme is encouraged as it promotes a pro-active approach to improve the health of employees. NCDs can affect all individuals and therefore it is expected that thorough risk assessments be conducted to identify hazards and the associated risks as well to identify risk populations.

 

3.4 Based on the outcomes of the risk assessment, a programme should be developed to outline measures that will be put in place to prevent and manage NCDs and mental health disorders among employees in the South African mining industry.

 

3.5 It is crucial that continuous monitoring of the programme is undertaken by the employer.