Engineer

Question 0

When can you appoint a competent person or persons to be in general charge of machinery?

Answer 0

2.13.2 At every mine or works where the designed power rating of machinery used in the generation of power, together with the power supplied from outside sources, do not exceed the equivalent of 2500 kilowatts, all machinery shall be under the charge of a competent person or persons, who shall be appointed in writing by the manager, to the extent defined in every such person’s letter of appointment: Provided that an engineer may be appointed in terms of this regulation to be in general charge of such machinery.

Question 1

When shall all machinery, subject to regulation 2.13.6.1, be under the general charge of an engineer who shall be appointed in writing by the manager?

Answer 1

2. 13.1 At any mine or works where-
   (a) the designed rating of machinery used in the generation of power, together with the power supplied from outside sources exceeds the equivalent of 2500 kilowatts; or
   (b) any winding plant intended for conveying persons is installed,

            All machinery shall, subject to regulation 2.13.6.1, be under the general charge of an engineer who shall be appointed in writing by the manager.

Question 2

What requirements is there for a sub-ordinate engineer appointed as a 2.13.3.1?

Answer 2

2. 13.3.1 To assist the engineer referred to in regulation 2.13.1 the manager may appoint one or more sub-ordinate engineers, who shall-
   (a) subject to regulation 2.13.6.1, be a certified engineer;
   (b) be responsible, either directly or through a sub-ordinate engineer appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.3.2, to the engineer in general charge;
   (c) carry the responsibility assigned to him in his letter of appointment; and
   (d) not relieve the engineer referred to in regulations 2.13.1 and 2.13.3.2 of any responsibilities assigned to him in terms of these regulations.

Question 3

What requirements is needed to be appointed as a 2.13.3.2?

Answer 3

2. 13.3.2 The manager may appoint one or more sub-ordinate engineers to assist the engineer appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.1 in the direction and control of sub-ordinate engineers appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.3.1 and such-
   (a) engineer shall at all times be a certificated engineer;
   (b) appointment shall not relieve the engineer appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.1 or 2.13.3.1 of any personal responsibility under the regulations.

Question 4

What are the responsibilities of the engineer or competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2?

Answer 4

2. 13.4.1 The engineer or competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2 shall-
   (a) subject to regulation 2.13.12, be responsible for the safe installation and the proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery;
   (b) be responsible for the safe erection and proper maintenance of all buildings, structures and tanks;
   (c) take all reasonable measures to ensure that-
   (i) all safety appliances, mechanisms and guards are maintained in good condition;
   (ii) the provisions of the regulations relating to machinery are fully complied with; and
   (iii) the working of any apparatus or machine, the using of which may constitute a danger to any person, is stopped.

Question 5

Does the appointment of a certificated engineer or competent person to be placed in charge of machinery, relieve the manager of any personal responsibility?

Answer 5

2.13.4.2 Where, in terms of these regulations, a certificated engineer or competent person is required to be placed in charge of machinery, the appointment of such person shall not relieve the manager of any personal responsibility.

Question 6

When may the Principal Inspector of Mines request the appointment of an engineer, additional engineers or additional competent persons in charge of machinery?

Answer 6

2.13.5 The Principal Inspector of Mines may require the appointment of an engineer, additional engineers or additional competent persons in charge of machinery where in his opinion the responsibilities relating to machinery at the mine or works render such appointment necessary.

Question 7

What are the duties, responsibilities and requirements to be appointed as a 2.13.6.1?

Answer 7

2. 13.6.1 At a mine or works where an engineer is appointed or should be appointed in terms of regulations 2.13.1 and 2.13.3.1, work may be continued without such engineer for not more than 60 days in any period of six consecutive months: Provided a competent person is appointed in writing by the manager to be in general charge of machinery during such period or part thereof.
3. 13.6.2 The appointment of a competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.6.1 may not result in an engineer’s being responsible either-
   (a) directly to such person; or
   (b) through such person to any other person.
4. 13.7.1 A competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.6.1 shall have all the duties and responsibilities of an engineer appointed under these regulations.
5. 13.7.2 The appointment of such competent person shall not relieve the engineer who preceded him of any personal responsibility under these regulations for the period during which he was in charge.

Question 8

Who and when must any appointment of an engineer or competent person appointed under regulations 2.13.1 or 2.13.2 be reported to?

Answer 8

2.13.8 Any appointment of an engineer or competent person appointed under regulations 2.13.1 or 2.13.2, respectively, shall, within three days of the date thereof, be reported in writing by the manager to the Principal Inspector of Mines.

Question 9

When may the certificated engineer or the competent person in charge of the machinery at a mine or at a works be additionally appointed in charge of any other machinery?

Answer 9

2.13.9 The certificated engineer or the competent person in charge of the machinery at a mine or at a works shall not in addition be appointed in charge of any other machinery except with the written permission of the Principal Inspector of Mines.

Question 10

May a manager appoint himself as engineer or competent person in charge of machinery?

Answer 10

2.13.10 The manager of a mine or a works shall not appoint himself as engineer or competent person in charge of machinery except with the written permission of the Principal Inspector of Mines.

Question 11

Over what may, notwithstanding other provision in these regulations, any person or class of persons be permitted in writing by the Principal Inspector of Mine exercise control?

Answer 11

2. 13.12 Notwithstanding other provision in these regulations, any person or class of persons may be permitted in writing by the Principal Inspector of Mines, subject to such conditions as he may specify, to exercise control over-
   (a) the proper operation and running of machinery; and
   (b) the erection, re-erection, moving or removal of machinery not used for the conveyance of persons.