Contains the Approved Code as aligned to the Regulations - cited within - addressed to managers and dutyholders in all worked mines. Accordingly outlines how to comply with regulatory requirements and examines the range of relevant specifics, including sinking, shaft equipment and inspection, examination and maintenance of shaft and fixtures, safety harnesses, space at the bottom of shafts, barriers, suitability, installation, modification and use of winding apparatus, keps, ropes and associated equipment.
Broader safety matters, such as signalling, communication and record keeping are also duly examined. Styled presentation (eg bold, italics, margin coding) enables easy distinction between texts pertaining to the Regulations and the Approved Code.
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