# The Coal and Other Mines (Sanitary Conveniences) Order 1956, Paragraph 4


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1956/1776/schedule/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coal-and-other-mines-sanitary-conveniences-order-1956/schedule/paragraph-4
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