# The Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995, Paragraph 13: Safety drills

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Safety drills shall be held at regular intervals at all borehole sites at which employees are usually present.
(2) The main purpose of such drills shall be to train and check the skills of persons to whom specific duties have been assigned in the event of an emergency involving the use, handling or operation of emergency equipment taking into account the criteria laid down in the health and safety document.
(3) Where appropriate, employees who have been so assigned shall also be drilled in the correct use, handling or operation of that equipment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2038/schedule/2/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/borehole-sites-and-operations-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-13
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