Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 278
(1) The holder of a mining lease shall where a shaft, raise, adit or other opening to the surface of the mine is abandoned or where the workings at the mine are discontinued, ensure that the shaft, raise, adit or other opening is secured against unauthorized entry in accordance with this regulation.
(2) A shaft, raise, audit or other opening shall be secured by covering it at the top at bedrock or at the top of the concrete collar of the shaft, raise, adit or opening with a bulkhead of reinforced concrete designed by a professional engineer.
(3) The holder of the mining lease shall ensure that the cover required unr[sic] sub-regulation (2) is clearly marked with a substantial one-metre high marker or sign that identifies the party responsible for the opening and the cover.
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