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Explanatory note

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1

These Regulations make provision with regard to substances hazardous to health at mines. They implement as respects Great Britain and below ground at mines, Council Directive 90/394/EEC (OJ No. L194, 26.7.90) on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work and Council Directive 90/697/EEC (OJ No. L374, 31.12.90) on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work. They also make other provision.

2

Regulation 2 extends the application of the Coal Mines (Respirable Dust) Regulations 1975 to coal mines which employ less than 30 persons.

3

Regulation 3 extends the application of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 to below ground at mines other than coal mines where the substance hazardous to health is an inhalable dust.

4

Regulation 4 amends section 74 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 such that, in relation to dust that is injurious to persons, it only applies to coal mines.

5

A copy of the cost benefit assessment prepared in respect of these Regulations can be obtained from The Health and Safety Executive, Economic Advisers Unit (1), South Wing, Eighth Floor, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS. A copy has been placed in The Library of each House of Parliament.