Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)

Regulation 224(1) A manufacturer of cyanide or a supplier or distributor of cyanide for use by a mining company shall supply technical information that will assist with the safe management of cyanide.(2) A manufacturer, supplier and distributor of cyanide for use in a gold processing plant shall provide the following technical specifications and services:(a) product information, material safety data sheets and basic chemistry of cyanide;(b) information on specific personal protection equipment to be worn when handling cyanide or working with cyanide related equipment for both normal and abnormal situations;(c) personal safety and hygiene recommendations for working with cyanide, including recommendations relating to washing of hands after handling cyanide and prohibition of smoking of cigarette or other tobacco products while handling cyanide;(d) correct product handling and packaging methods for both liquid and solid cyanide;(e) recommendations on details which relate to storage, facility design, construction, location, access, spillage area, piping and fittings, off-loading requirements, materials of construction, signage, site security and illumination;(f) recommendations methods for the proper control of inventory levels and reagent scheduling;(g) transportation and delivery requirements; (h) off-loading and storage facility operating procedures;(i) maintenance practices and procedures for tanks and equipment including preparation for vessel entry, isolation decontamination, scrap disposal and waste treatment;(j) emergency response planning;(k) first aid and medical treatment guidance; and(l) detoxification procedures to handle cyanide spillages and cyanide contaminated equipment.

Procedures to Follow




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Responsible Institution

Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
Email:mlnrinfo@mlnr.gov.gh
Website:http://mincom.gov.gh

Relevant Forms to Download

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