Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 199
(1) The manager of an underground mine shall ensure that in the mine an underground area of the mine which is not part of that mine’s ventilation system
(a) is effectively barricaded to prevent inadvertent entry;
(b) has signs posted on it to warn persons that entry is prohibited; and
(c) is subject to sub-regulation (3), examined by a competent person before any other person enters or is permitted to enter that area.
(2) The examination under sub-regulation (1) (c) shall determine
(a) oxygen deficiency in the atmosphere;
(b) the presence of a toxic gas, vapour, dust, mist, fume or; and
(c) the existence of any other dangerous condition.
(3) A competent person shall only examine the underground area of a mine if that person is provided with a self contained breathing apparatus and instructions in writing that sets out
(a) the hazard involved;
(b) the use of testing equipment required;
(c) the personal protective devices that that person is required to wear; and
(d) any other precautions and procedures to be taken for that person's protection.
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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