Acts and Regulations

96-105 - Underground Mine

Section 51
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Testing of diesel engine
51(1)An employer shall ensure that each diesel engine in operation underground is tested for the following air contaminants at the specified positions and frequencies:
(a) the carbon monoxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every two weeks;
(b) the nitrogen dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every two weeks;
(c) the aldehyde content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every three months;
(d) the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine at least once a month; and
(e) the sulphur dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine at least once every three months.
51(2)An employer shall ensure that each diesel engine in operation underground is tested for the level of respirable combustible dust concentration at the operator’s position in accordance with the method and frequency established in the air monitoring plan.
51(3)An employer shall ensure that a person who tests a diesel engine pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) is competent.
2010-130
Testing of diesel engine
51(1)An employer shall ensure that each diesel engine in operation underground is tested for the following air contaminants at the specified positions and frequencies:
(a) the carbon monoxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every two weeks;
(b) the nitrogen dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every two weeks;
(c) the aldehyde content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine or at the operator’s position at least once every three months;
(d) the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine at least once a month; and
(e) the sulphur dioxide content of the atmosphere adjacent to the operating diesel engine at least once every three months.
51(2)An employer shall ensure that each diesel engine in operation underground is tested for the level of respirable combustible dust concentration in accordance with the method and frequency established in the air monitoring plan.
51(3)An employer shall ensure that a person who tests a diesel engine pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) is competent.