57(1)Where a person encounters methane of an unknown concentration in an area or has reason to believe that methane is present in an unknown concentration in an area, the person shall
(a)
cease all activity that might create a source of ignition, including diamond drilling,
(b)
warn other persons in the area of the presence of methane,
(c)
take precautions to prevent the inadvertent entry of persons into the affected area, and
(d)
immediately notify a supervisor.
57(2)A supervisor notified under paragraph (1)(d) shall
(a)
ensure that any activity that might create a source of ignition in the affected area, including diamond drilling, ceases,
(b)
designate the affected area a fire hazard area,
(c)
evacuate the affected area,
(d)
take precautions to prevent the inadvertent entry of persons into the affected area,
(e)
ensure that the affected area is tested to determine the methane concentration,
(f)
ensure there is an adequate level of ventilation in the area, and
(g)
depending on concentration of the methane present in the affected area, authorize the resumption of activities or comply with the requirements of section 59 or 60.
57(3)An employer shall ensure that a person who tests for methane concentration pursuant to paragraph (2)(e) is competent.
57(1)Where a person encounters methane of an unknown concentration in an area or has reason to believe that methane is present in an unknown concentration in an area, the person shall
(a)
cease all activity that might create a source of ignition, including diamond drilling,
(b)
warn other persons in the area of the presence of methane,
(c)
take precautions to prevent the inadvertent entry of persons into the affected area, and
(d)
immediately notify a supervisor.
57(2)A supervisor notified under paragraph (1)(d) shall
(a)
ensure that any activity that might create a source of ignition in the affected area, including diamond drilling, ceases,
(b)
designate the affected area a fire hazard area,
(c)
evacuate the affected area,
(d)
take precautions to prevent the inadvertent entry of persons into the affected area,
(e)
ensure that the affected area is tested to determine the methane concentration,
(f)
ensure there is an adequate level of ventilation in the area, and
(g)
depending on concentration of the methane present in the affected area, authorize the resumption of activities or comply with the requirements of section 59 or 60.
57(3)An employer shall ensure that a person who tests for methane concentration pursuant to paragraph (2)(e) is competent.