The employer must ensure that-
(a) documented risk-based protocols are developed, maintained by a competent person and made available at the workplace for all control measures, plant machinery and facilities provided in terms of regulations 6, 10 and 11, which include-
(i) performance parameters and minimum acceptance criteria;
(ii) performance verification methodology and intervals;
(iii) routine maintenance requirements, specifications and intervals;
(iv) relevant standards, regulations and manufacturer’s requirements; and
(v) minimum competency and training required to perform verification and maintenance activities;
(b) all control measures, plant machinery and facilities provided in terms of regulations 6, 10 and 11 are maintained in good working order and in accordance with the protocols referred to in paragraph (a);
(c) thorough examination and tests of control measures, plant machinery and facilities provided in terms of regulations 6, 10 and 11 are carried out in accordance with the protocols referred to in paragraph (a), but at intervals not exceeding 24 months;
(d) outcomes of tests of control measures are documented and available for inspection; and
(e) the protocols referred to in paragraph (a) comply with any applicable guideline issued by the chief inspector.