Regulation 57 Self-rescuersI1
England, Wales and Scotland
In any mine in which the risk assessment carried out in accordance with regulation 3 of the Management Regulations has identified the likelihood of an irrespirable atmosphere, the mine operator must provide—
suitable self-rescuers for all persons going below ground at the mine; and
where necessary, safe havens or facilities below ground for the exchange and recharge of self rescuers.
The mine operator must ensure that every person who has been issued with a self-rescuer—
has been instructed how to use it; and
does not go below ground without it.
The mine operator must ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, every person who has been issued with a self-rescuer keeps it within the person’s reach at all times when below ground.
The mine operator must ensure that all self-rescuers are checked regularly and stored in a suitable place at the mine.
In this regulation, “safe haven” means a place below ground at a mine which is provided with facilities such that persons may wait there in safety to be rescued or until it is safe to leave.