# The Mines Regulations 2014, Regulation 17: Danger areas

Extent: E+W+S

The mine operator must ensure that—
(a) danger areas are clearly identified;
(b) there is a suitable barrier or enclosure to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, inadvertent entry by any unauthorised person to a danger area; and
(c) where any person is authorised to enter the danger area, appropriate measures are taken to protect that person’s health and safety.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3248/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-regulations-2014/regulation-17
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