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Health and Safety Executive

Guidance

This page provides access to health and safety guidance and other information for people working in the mining industry and others who have an interest in mine safety.

Safety alerts

Fire and explosion

Ground control

Power systems

Transport

Occupational health

Shafts and winding

Guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance and use of steel wire ropes in vertical mine shafts
Report standards which are relevant to the selection and use of electrical switches for safety related controls in mine shaft winding systems

Escape and rescue

Guidance and information on the role and design of safe havens in arrangements for escape from mines (Mines08)

Industry advisory committees

Mining Industry Committee (MIC) - formerly the Deep Mined Coal Industry Advisory Committee (DMCIAC)
Mining Qualifications Board (MQB)
SHMRAB Research Reviews

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