Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical Regulations) L.I. 2182
Regulation 466—
The manager of a mine shall in relation to the mine
(a) provide tipping body props or other similar devices and ensure that the props and other devices are capable of preventing a skip from collapsing, and have a mode of operation independent of the tipping mechanism;
(b) ensure that the operator's cab of a mine vehicle,
(i) in the case of a vehicle used for rock haulage, is constructed or reinforced in a manner that enables the cab to resist damage by spillage;
(ii) is not additionally equipped, altered or otherwise modified in a manner which impairs operating visibility;
(iii) in the case of a mobile equipment is kept free of extraneous materials; and
(iv) has a design and layout which ensures that the operator's positions and controls conform with best ergonomic principles;
(c) ensure that the design of the operator's cab of a mine vehicle provides
(i) an efficient layout and direction of movement of control devices;
(ii) for the operator's seating;
(iii) protection against environmental hazards, including inclement weather, heat,
(iv) protection against noise and airborne dust; and
(v) safe entry and exit for the operator; and
(d) ensure that haulage equipment are operated under power control at all times.
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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