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Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical Regulations) L.I. 2182

Regulation 448—The person appointed under regulation 447 shall ensure that in a winding shaft in the mine where persons are raised or lowered
(a) the maximum number of persons allowed to travel in the conveyance is not exceeded;
(b) the doors or gates of the conveyance are properly closed when persons enter the conveyance;
(c) where applicable, the cover over the conveyance is in proper position before persons are allowed to enter the conveyance;
(d) the doors, gates or barriers to the winding compartment are properly closed before the conveyance leaves the shaft station; and 
(e) the provisions of regulations 426 and 440, which prohibit 
(i) the riding on the side or bow of a skip, or similar equipment, and
(ii) the use of the winding engine until the cage or skip has run one complete trip, are properly observed.

Subject : Ropes  

Procedure to Follow


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Responsible Institution


Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra

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