Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)Regulation 364The engineering manager of a mine shall ensure that in the mine (a) insulation floors are provided for switchboards where a lower or a higher voltage than that required in the mine is used;(b) each switch, circuit breaker and fuse complies with the applicable standards or codes of practice prescribed in these Regulations, or with directives issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines;(c) each live part of a switch, circuit breaker or fuse in the mine, which is not in a machine room or in a compartment specially arranged for the purpose, is covered with incombustible material, either non-conducting or of rigid metal, clear of all internal mechanism;(d) each mains, distribution switchboard and fuse board(i) complies with applicable standards or codes of practice prescribed in these Regulations, or as otherwise directed by the Chief Inspector; and(ii) is fixed in as dry a position as practicable;(e) terminals and any live metal on machine underground are protected with insulating covers or metal covers connected to earth where practicable; and(f) where the insulation of a motor is found to have become damp during a stoppage, the person in charge of the motor causes the insulation to be thoroughly dried before putting the motor into operation again. |
Procedures to FollowNot Avaiable |
Responsible InstitutionMinerals Commission
36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra |
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