PART IIIRESCUE GENERAL DUTIES

Inspection14

1

The owner of every mine of coal shall make arrangements–

a

for any person designated under the relevant mine rescue scheme to inspect the emergency accommodation and equipment provided in accordance with regulations 5 and 6; and

b

for the person referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to be accompanied by a member of the management structure of the mine; and

c

for any defect or deficiency disclosed by the inspection to be reported to the manager of the mine.

2

The manager of every mine of coal shall–

a

provide the person referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) with a copy of the current emergency plan;

b

ensure that appropriate and prompt action is taken to remedy any defect or deficiency which is reported in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(c); and

c

keep a record of the results of any inspection carried out in accordance with paragraph (1), of any defect or deficiency which is reported in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(c) and of any action taken under sub-paragraph (2)(b).