PART 3CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS
Shafts, outlets and winding
Inspection, maintenance and testingI139
1
The mine operator shall—
a
make arrangements for the systematic inspection, maintenance and (where appropriate) testing by competent persons of—
i
shafts;
ii
their linings and fixtures; and
iii
winding apparatus;
b
prepare and keep up to date a suitable written scheme for the inspection, maintenance and testing required by sub-paragraph (a);
c
appoint sufficient competent persons to undertake the activities required by this regulation;
d
ensure that, where appropriate, suitable written reports are made of inspections and that each report records significant defects and the steps taken, or proposed to be taken, to remedy them; and
e
ensure that any proposed steps in a report are taken, provided they are appropriate.
2
The mine operator shall ensure that, when winding apparatus is installed or modified, the apparatus is not used for the transport of persons unless—
a
it has been inspected by a competent person;
b
it has been found to be safe to use; and
c
a written report has been made confirming that it is safe to use.