Overview of the South African mine health and safety standardization and regulation systems

Outlined the South African mine health and safety regulatory framework, including the roles of government, tripartite council, service agencies, mine enterprises, rescue stations and workers unions, analyzed the institutional structures of South African mine health and safety standardization, including the South African standard and specification systems and standard development processes, and characterized the South African mine health and safety standardization and regulation systems. Intended to provide some suggestions for the transformation and improvement of mine health and safety standardization and regulation systems in China or in similar situations. Supported by National Key Technology R&D Program (2006BAK04A09)