Council Directive 92/104/EECShow full title

Council Directive 92/104/EEC of 3 December 1992 on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers in surface and underground mineral-extracting industries (twelfth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)

2.Mechanical and electrical equipment and plantU.K.

2.1.GeneralU.K.

Selection, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment must take place with due regard for the safety and health of workers, taking into consideration other provisions of this Directive and of Directives 89/392/EEC(1) and 89/655/EEC(2).

If located in an area within which risk of fire or explosion from ignition of gas, vapour or volatile liquid exists, or is likely to exist, equipment must be suitable for use in that area.

Equipment must, if necessary, be fitted with suitable protective devices and fail-safe systems.

2.2.Specific provisionsU.K.

Mechanical equipment and plant must be of adequate strength and free from patent defect and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.

Electrical equipment and plant must be of sufficient size and power for the purpose for which it is intended.

Mechanical and electrical equipment and installations must be so installed and protected as to prevent danger.

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OJ No L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 9. Directive amended by Directive 91/368/EEC (OJ No L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 16).