# The Quarries Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions Regulations 1995, Regulation 8: Escape and rescue facilities at a quarry


The owner of every quarry shall ensure
(a) that adequate means of escape and rescue are provided and maintained so as to permit persons at work to leave their place of work at the quarry promptly and safely in the event of danger; and
(b) that adequate means of communication and warning are provided to enable assistance, escape and rescue operations to be launched at once when required.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2036/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/quarries-miscellaneous-health-and-safety-provisions-regulations-1995/regulation-8
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