Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 127
A manager shall develop, maintain and implement a mine design that
(a) is based on sound geotechnical engineering practices;
(b) takes into consideration, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers with the objective to reduce risks created by dust, blasting fumes, temperature, gases, and other risks specific to underground mines;
(c) is prepared under the direction of a qualified person;
(d) consists of drawings, plans, specifications and procedures to be used in the construction and operation of the mine;
(e) takes into account the geology of the mine;
(f) assesses the ground stability of the active and proposed workings of the mine;
(g) takes into account previous occurrences of ground instability;
(h) outlines the location and geometry of existing and propose excavations;
(i) includes blasting design for development and production workings;
(j) outlines the methods to be used for mine water drainage;
(k) includes a ground stability monitoring program;
(l) includes a ventilation plan;
(m) ensures that each person working underground can reach a surface within thirty minutes walking distance from any place in the mine at any time; and
(n) takes into account other aspects which are important for a safe mine operation.
(2) The manager shall ensure that a mine design is assessed and updated under the direction of a qualified person
(a) annually; and
(b) before any alteration is made to the mine that might significantly affect the ground stability.
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Responsible Institution
36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
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- Website: https://www.mincom.gov.gh/
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- Telephone: 030 277 1318
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