Definition of Mine — OSH Code 2020 vs Mines Act 1952 ⚖️⛏️
Quick comparison of what each law includes under the term “mine”.
📌 Why this matters
Knowing which structures a law covers affects inspection authority, safety duties, licensing and whether government-owned mines fall under the same provisions.
📚 OSH Code 2020 — Sec 2(1)(zl)
The OSH Code includes:
- Borings, bore holes, oil wells
- Shafts, levels, inclined planes
- Open-cast workings
- Ropeways, conveyors, adits, tramways
- Workshops, stores within mine precincts
- Power/transformer/rectifier stations
- Sand/refuse premises
- Government-owned mines included
📚 Mines Act 1952 — Sec 2(1)(i)
Mines Act includes same items but:
- No explicit line about government-owned mines
🔎 Key difference
The OSH Code clearly mentions government-owned mines. The Mines Act does not specify it in the same manner.
Key takeaways
- Both laws cover similar structures.
- OSH Code explicitly includes government mines.
- Mines Act is silent on this point.
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