Surface buildings, structures and means of access

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20.

Surface buildings, structures and means

of access

20.1.

Safety of buildings

20.1.1.

All buildings and structures on the surface of the

mine should be kept in safe condition, and, wherever possible,

they should be constructed of fire resistant material.

20.2.

Safe means of access

20.2.1.

Safe means of access to every place or building

where any person has to pass or work should be provided and

maintained.

20.2.2.

(1) Where any person can fall a distance of

2

m, or

any other distance specified in national laws or regulations,

secure footholds, handholds and fences should be provided as

are necessary to prevent danger.

(2) Where these provisions are not practicable, properly

designed safety harnesses should be used.

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