# The Mines (Control of Ground Movement) Regulations 1999, Regulation 14: Fall of roof or sides


Where it appears to an official of a mine that any fall of roof or sides has rendered unsuitable or unstable any place in the mine where any person is likely to work or pass the official shall take all reasonable steps to ensure–
(a) that the roof or sides at the place in question is made secure before clearing debris, except to the extent that clearance is necessary for the installation of support material; or
(b) if he is unable to comply with (a), that no person works or passes in the place where such fall has occurred, except in accordance with any directions given by the manager.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2463/regulation/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-control-of-ground-movement-regulations-1999/regulation-14
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