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Regulation 55 Emergency equipment and communication systemsI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The mine operator must ensure that suitable equipment is available for use at all times where it is necessary in any operation involving escape or rescue.

(2)

The mine operator must ensure that the emergency equipment is—

(a)

maintained in good condition; and

(b)

stored in easily accessible places.

(3)

The mine operator must ensure that in the event of an emergency the warning and other communication systems referred to in regulation 53(1)(b) are put into operation immediately.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Reg. 55 in force at 6.4.2015, see reg. 1(2)