# The Mines (Shafts and Winding) Regulations 1993, Regulation 8: Space at bottom of shaft


The manager shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person enters or remains in any uncovered space at the bottom of a shaft unless—
(a) the entry is—
(i) for the purpose of working there, or
(ii) during shaft sinking operations; and
(b) suitable safety precautions are taken.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/302/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-shafts-and-winding-regulations-1993/regulation-8
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