Tips, dams and lagoons

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21.

Tips, dams and lagoons

21.1.

Tips

21.1.1.

(1) It should be the duty of the manager of every

mine, where it is proposed to tip mine refuse, to establish that

the proposed site is suitable and safe in all respects.

(2) In assessing safety and suitability, consideration should

be given to safeguarding the safety of the civilian population

during normal tipping operations and also in the event of a

tip-slide.

21.1.2.

(1) Plans and sections of the proposed tipping

operations should be prepared by a qualified and competent

civil engineer.

(2) A geological map of the area should also be provided.

(3) The plans, sections and geological map should be kept at

the office of the mine.

21.1.3.

A record of the refuse tipped should be kept by the

person responsible for the safety of the tip.

21.1.4.

It should be the duty of the manager to appoint

competent persons who will supervise tipping operations,

inspect and report upon the safety of the tip and be responsible

for its general security.

21.1.5.

It should be the duty of the manager to prepare

Tipping Rules which should include:

(a) provisions for a system of drainage for the tip;

(b) the maintenance in proper order of the drainage system;

(c) the manner in which tipping operations are to be carried out

in order to avoid any dangerous occurrence and prevent

danger to persons;

(d) the nature and frequency of tip inspections and the

reporting thereon;

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