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Question 1
Under the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (MHSA), who holds primary statutory responsibility for establishing and maintaining a safe working environment in a South African mine?
Correct Answer:
The employer (mine owner/manager)
Question 2
Under Chapter 14 of the MHSA Regulations, who is legally authorized to take charge of explosives and initiate blasting operations?
Correct Answer:
A competent person appointed in writing who holds a valid Blasting Certificate
Question 3
What is the minimum legal requirement before a competent person may allow any person to enter a working place where blasting has taken place?
Correct Answer:
The competent person must personally inspect the place, make it safe, and declare it safe for entry
Question 4
According to South African mine safety regulations, what document must be completed by the outgoing blasting certificate holder at the end of a shift?
Correct Answer:
The shift handover report and misfire logbook
Question 5
In a fiery mine (such as an underground coal mine), what is the maximum allowable concentration of flammable gas (methane) in the air before all charging and blasting must be suspended?
Correct Answer:
1.4% by volume
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Prepare with the South African Blasting Certificate of Competency Practice Questions - Blasting Certificate of Competency (DMRE Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering mine, explosives, blasting, underground, and legal. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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South African Blasting Certificate of Competency Practice Questions - Blasting Certificate of Competency (DMRE Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996) Exam

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