Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)

Regulation 104(1) A manager shall ensure that a motor vehicle used in the mine is equipped with(a) effective headlights, tail lights and turn indicators;(b) an effective audible warning signal, which can be sounded when the vehicle is about to be moved where clear vision immediately in front of and behind the vehicle is not available able to the driver;(c) with an audible warning device which automatically activates when the vehicle is in reverse gear;(d) adequate seating for the driver and any passengers;(e) a flashing light on the cab of light servicing vehicles and vehicles used to transport personnel; and(f) seat belts and seat belt anchorage points that comply with applicable standards that are prescribed under these Regulations, or as otherwise directed by the Chief Inspector.(2) A person driving a motor vehicle in a mine shall sound the warning signal referred to in sub-regulation (1) (b) when the vehicle is about to be moved and the person does not have clear vision immediately in front of and behind the vehicle.(3) A person driving a motor vehicle used in a mine shall ensure that a flashing light on the vehicle is operated when the vehicle is being used in an area designated by the manager. (4) The manager shall not allow a motor vehicle to be driven in the mine, and a person shall not drive a motor vehicle in a mine, unless the brakes, steering, warning signal and lights of the motor vehicle are good working condition.

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Responsible Institution

Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
Email:mlnrinfo@mlnr.gov.gh
Website:http://mincom.gov.gh

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