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Paragraph 9 Breathing apparatusI1

England, Wales and Scotland Not yet in force

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(1)

Any incident in which breathing apparatus malfunctions—

(a)

while in use, or

(b)

during testing immediately prior to use in such a way that had the malfunction occurred while the apparatus was in use it would have posed a danger to the health or safety of the user.

(2)

This paragraph shall not apply to breathing apparatus while it is being—

(a)

used in a mine; or

(b)

maintained or tested as part of a routine maintenance procedure.

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Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1