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Regulation 18 Medical examination in connection with breathing apparatus

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2) the manager of every mine shall ensure that–

(a)

rescue team members are examined by a suitably qualified and registered medical practitioner before each wearing of breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere other than such a wearing for training purposes; and

(b)

rescue team members do not wear breathing apparatus unless they are found fit to do so by the medical practitioner referred to in sub-paragraph (a).

(2)

Paragraph (1) shall not apply in any situation where the carrying out of an examination referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) would prejudice an attempt to save life.