Removal of wastes

(1) All waste, including waste timber, shall be removed from an underground mine on a regular basis and shall not be piled up or permitted to decay in a mine. 102 (2) In an underground mine and in or about the entrances to the same, flammable refuse shall be deposited in covered fire- resistant containers, and removed at least weekly from the mine or mine entrance area. containers. 5l.–(1) Before any work is begun in an underground mine workplace, a worker shall check the workplace for hazardous or dangerous conditions and the worker shall not start work until the site has been made safe. (2) The manager shall provide and maintain an adequate supply of properly dressed scaling bars, chute bars, gads and other equipment necessary for scaling and barring. Scaling workers from falling objects. (3) Where persons are working in a location which is below and open to a travel way or haulage way on the level above, the workplace shall be securely covered or otherwise closed off. Covering up holes. (4) The top of every millhole, ladderway, sump, or other opening shall be closed off or adequately protected to prevent persons from inadvertently falling into the opening.