Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 151
(1) A manager of a mine shall ensure that a self-propelled trackless vehicle in the mine is provided with
(a) an efficient braking system which has two means of operation one of which can be applied by direct mechanical action; or
(b) two efficient braking systems each of which has a separate means of operation and the failure of one of which does not affect the effectiveness of the other; the same brake shoes operating within or on the braking surface of the vehicle may be used when operating either of the two braking systems; and
(c) means of giving adequate audible warning;
(d) a safe operating position for the driver;
(e) adequate lighting which in the case of a vehicle which
(i) moves regularly in a forward direction consists of two white headlights affixed to the front capable of illuminating the way ahead for a distance of at least sixty metres and a suitable reflector and red light affixed to the rear in a manner that makes it visible directly from the rear; or
(ii) may move regularly in either direction consists of two white headlights fixed to the front and two to the rear of the unit, each set capable of illuminating the way ahead for at least sixty metres, and a suitable reflector and red light affixed to the front and rear in such manner as to be clearly visible.
(2) The manager of a mine shall ensure that in the mine
(a) the outlet of exhaust gases of trackless vehicles is arranged in a manner that ensures that exhaust gases do not endanger persons and that no dust is raised;
(b) tyres used on trackless vehicles are in good working conditions;
(c) each self-propelled trackless vehicle has a record book where tests and examinations are recorded;
(d) refuelling of a trackless vehicle is done only if the engine is shut off; and
(e) a trackless vehicle is parked
(i) on level ground;
(ii) with all controls in the neutral or parking position;
(iii) with the parking brake engaged and chocks placed under the wheels, where required; and
(iv) with the master switch key removed and stored in a safe place.
(3) A person operating a trackless vehicle in a mine shall ensure that the vehicle does not pass by another person unless that other person is in a refuge hole or a safe area similar to a refuge hole and where there is no refuge hole or safe area, the vehicle waits with the parking brake engaged until that other person has walked past the vehicle.
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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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