Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 259
The manager of a mine shall, subject to regulation 260, ensure that in relation to that mine, a confined space in which
(a) there exists or is likely to exist a toxic gas, vapour, dust or fume; or
(b) the oxygen content in the atmosphere is less than nineteen per cent or more than twenty-three per cent by volume, is not entered unless
(i) the requirements of regulation 258 are complied with;
(ii) the space is purged and ventilated to provide a safe atmosphere;
(iii) the measures necessary to maintain a safe atmosphere has been taken;
(iv) another person is stationed outside the confined space;
(v) suitable arrangement has been made to remove the person from the confined space should that person require assistance; and
(vi) a person adequately trained in artificial respiration is available.
Procedure to Follow
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Responsible Institution
36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
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- Website: https://www.mincom.gov.gh/
- GPS: GA-110-0371
- Telephone: 030 277 1318
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