Request For Expression Of Interest For Engage A Consultant To Review The Current Mine Health And Safety Legi ...

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Request For Expression Of Interest For Engage A Consultant To Review The Current Mine Health And Safety Legislation And Draft An Updated Legislation For A Six Month PeriodProject Name Afr Ri Southern Africa Tuberculosis And Health Systems Support ProjectThe Mining Sector Plays A Huge Role In The Economic Development Of The Country And Is One Of The Identified Focuses Of The Government In Addressing Poverty Reduction And Job Creation In Line With The National Strategic Development Plan Nsdp It Directly Contributes More Than 8 To The Gdp And The Estimated Growth Over The Short Term Is Projected To Be Over 10 While A Highly Mechanized Operation Which In Its Terms Presents Mechanical Risks It Is Also A Significant Employer Most Of The Mining Activities Are Situated In The Mountainous Areas Presenting Engineering And Access Challenges While Physical Injuries And Accidents Are Not High The Relative Size Impact And Growth Of The Mining Industry Makes It A Vital Consideration For The Country S Future Economic And Social Progress Thus Warranting Special Attention To Keep It A Safe And Healthy Working Environment With This In Mind The Ministry Of Mining Embarked On Formulating A Policy For The Sector That Culminated In The Minerals And Mining Policy 2015 Which Incorporates Dimensions Elaborated In The Sadc Mining Protocol And The Africa Mining Vision The Policy Makes It Inherent To Review The Health And Safety Laws For The Mining Sector To Conform To International Standards The Commissioner Of Mines And Geology Through The Department Of Mines And Mine Inspectors Is The Regulatory Office For Overseeing Compliance With The Mine Health And Safety Mhs Legislation Unfortunately The Legal Framework Is Out Dated And Irrelevant To Today S Mining Landscape Thereby Making It A Difficult Tool For Efficient And Effective Monitoring Of The Health And Safety In Mining Activities

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