The objects of this Act are–
a) to protect the health and safety of persons at mines;
b) to require employers and employees to identify hazards and eliminate, control and minimise the risks relating to health and safety at mines;
c) to give effect to the public international law obligations of the Republic that concern health and safety at mines;
d) to provide for employee participation in matters of health and safety through health and safety representatives and the health and safety committees at mines;
e) to provide for effective monitoring of health and safety conditions at mines;
f) to provide for enforcement of health and safety measures at mines;
g) to provide for investigations and inquiries to improve health and safety at mines; and
h) to promote–
i) a culture of health and safety in the mining industry;
ii) training in health and safety in the mining industry; and
iii) co-operation and consultation on health and safety between the State, employers, employees and their representatives.
