The Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) protects employees' health and safety at South African mines. The Minerals Act Regulation 2.13.1 requires the mine manager to appoint an engineer in charge whenever: the sum of the power generated and power supplied from outside sources exceeds the equivalent of 2500 kilowatts, or there is an installation of a winding plant intended for the conveyance of persons. The engineer will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of m