Fire fighting and mine rescue. Fire hazard warning signs

(1) Fire hazard areas shall be identified by warning signs, and persons shall not smoke or use open flame lamps, matches or other means of producing heat in any designated area. (2) The manager shall ensure that fire fighting equipment is provided and maintained in or about every fire hazard area; every headframe; portal house; all electrical installations; pump stations; conveyors or fuel depots underground. (3) The manager of an underground mine shall develop and file with the Inspector, a mine rescue emergency plan to be followed in the event of an emergency. plan. (4) he manager of an underground mine shall prepare procedures for the safe evacuation of the mine in the event of a fire, and shall ensure that each worker receives instruction in the procedures and recognizes the emergency warning system. Evacuation (5) When required by the Inspector, the manager shall ensure that at least one fully trained and equipped mine rescue team is fully maintained at all times. Trained rescue team required. (6) The mine rescue team members shall have first aid training to a proper standard acceptable to the Inspector and shall practice as a team for not less than 8 hours during each 3 month period. frequency. 134