# The Miscellaneous Mines Order 1956, Paragraph 39


At every mine a competent person appointed for the purpose by the manager shall examine thoroughly—
(a) at intervals not exceeding twenty-four hours, the external parts of any winding or haulage apparatus (including any apparatus ancillary thereto) which is in use for carrying persons through any shaft, staple-pit or unwalkable outlet;
(b) at intervals not exceeding three months and immediately before use for carrying persons on any occasion, any winding or haulage apparatus which is provided for any shaft, staple-pit or unwalkable outlet but which is not ordinarily so used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1956/1778/schedule/FIRST/paragraph/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/miscellaneous-mines-order-1956/schedule-FIRST/paragraph-39
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