Acts and Regulations

96-105 - Underground Mine

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Refuge stations
72An employer shall establish and maintain underground a sufficient number of refuge stations that
(a) are constructed of fire resistive material,
(b) are of sufficient size to contain air that would sustain the life of the number of employees intended to be sheltered for eight hours or are equipped with a means for the supply of compressed air or oxygen that would sustain life of the number of employees intended to be sheltered for eight hours,
(c) are capable of being sealed to prevent the entry of gases,
(d) contain tables and benches,
(e) have an adequate means of voice communication with the surface,
(f) are equipped with an adequate supply of potable water and suitable emergency toilet facilities,
(g) are provided with a first aid kit that meets the requirements of subsection 12(3) of the General Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(h) have a posted escape plan and posted emergency procedures, and
(i) have full instructions posted concerning the conduct of persons within a refuge station during refuge and instructions not to smoke.
Refuge stations
72An employer shall establish and maintain underground a sufficient number of refuge stations that
(a) are constructed of fire resistive material,
(b) are of sufficient size to contain air that would sustain the life of the number of employees intended to be sheltered for eight hours or are equipped with a means for the supply of compressed air or oxygen that would sustain life of the number of employees intended to be sheltered for eight hours,
(c) are capable of being sealed to prevent the entry of gases,
(d) contain tables and benches,
(e) have an adequate means of voice communication with the surface,
(f) are equipped with an adequate supply of potable water and suitable emergency toilet facilities,
(g) are provided with a first aid kit that meets the requirements of subsection 12(3) of the General Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(h) have a posted escape plan and posted emergency procedures, and
(i) have full instructions posted concerning the conduct of persons within a refuge station during refuge and instructions not to smoke.