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57.—(1) In any mine in which the risk assessment carried out in accordance with regulation 3 of the Management Regulations has identified the likelihood of an irrespirable atmosphere, the mine operator must provide—
(a)suitable self-rescuers for all persons going below ground at the mine; and
(b)where necessary, safe havens or facilities below ground for the exchange and recharge of self rescuers.
(2) The mine operator must ensure that every person who has been issued with a self-rescuer—
(a)has been instructed how to use it; and
(b)does not go below ground without it.
(3) The mine operator must ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, every person who has been issued with a self-rescuer keeps it within the person’s reach at all times when below ground.
(4) The mine operator must ensure that all self-rescuers are checked regularly and stored in a suitable place at the mine.
(5) In this regulation, “safe haven” means a place below ground at a mine which is provided with facilities such that persons may wait there in safety to be rescued or until it is safe to leave.
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