PART 3CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS

Shafts, outlets and winding

Inspection, maintenance and testing39

1

The mine operator must—

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 must 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.