# The Escape and Rescue from Mines Regulations 1995, Regulation 18: Medical examination in connection with breathing apparatus


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2870/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/escape-and-rescue-from-mines-regulations-1995/regulation-18
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