Precautions against respirable dust

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11.

Precautions against respirable dust

11.1.

Prevention and suppression of respirable dust

11.1.1.

(1) It should be the duty of the manager of every

mine to establish a scheme which provides apparatus and other

equipment to minimise emissions of dust and to suppress dust

which enters the mine air.

(2) Every such scheme should cover -

(a) the apparatus and equipment to be provided;

(b) the systematic examination and testing of the apparatus and

equipment so as to ensure its correct maintenance and

efficient operation;

(c) the appointment of a properly trained and competent

person to be in charge of the scheme.

11.1.2.

No person should use any machinery or equipment

unless it is equipped with the dust prevention and suppression

devices as specified in subparagraph 11.1.1 (1).

11.1.3.

No person should tamper with, remove or

otherwise interfere with any dust prevention or suppression

devices unless authorised to do so by the manager of the

mine.

11.2.

Sampling of respirable dust

11.2.1.

(1) It should be the duty of the manager of every

mine to establish a scheme for the sampling of the air in relation

to the mining operations.

(2) Each sample taken should be representative of the

general body of air in the vicinity of

the

mining operation being

sampled or may, where applicable, be made by a method of

personal sampling.

(3) The sample should also be taken throughout the shift

during which the operation is in progress.

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