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Paragraph 4

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The manager of every mine shall make and secure the efficient carrying out of arrangements whereby (except in the case of urinals, water-closets and conveniences so constructed and used that any deposit flows therefrom to a separate container and is therein chemically treated)—

(a)

an adequate supply of disinfectant, dry coal dust, or other suitable substance for covering faeces is constantly provided in a suitable receptacle at every sanitary convenience at the mine;

(b)

every sanitary convenience below ground at the mine is provided with a portable receptacle with a lid, both being made of suitable material;

(c)

every receptacle provided in pursuance of sub-paragraph (b) is, at such intervals as may be necessary and in any case at intervals not exceeding seven days, emptied above ground or below ground in waste, and cleaned; and

(d)

the contents of every such receptacle emptied below ground in any waste are forthwith disposed of in that waste in a hygienic manner.