Describe the requirements of a first aid room?
(24.1) First aid rooms shall be established at readily accessible, clean and dry places and shall be clearly marked as such.
Describe the requirements of first aid equipment?
(24.1) First aid equipment shall be provided, maintained and be readily available for use.
What notices shall be posted up at every change house or emergency station?
(24.6) Notices on which simple directions are legibly printed, setting out the approved procedures for the immediate treatment of cases of gassing, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, drowning and electric shock shall be posted up in a conspicuous place in every change house and first-aid room.
What are the requirements of first-aid certificates?
(24.7) Where more than 300 persons are employed every person under the age of 50 years who is in charge of workmen shall within 1 year of engagement be in possession of a valid first-aid certificate recognized by the chief inspector.
The following persons shall be exempted:
- Manager, sub-ordinate manager, mine surveyor, engineer.
- A person who is the holder of the gold medal of the South African Red Cross Society.
- A person who is a registered nurse.
Every first-aid certificate shall be renewed at intervals not exceeding 3 years.
What precautions shall be taken when cyanide is used at a mine?
(24.8.1) At every mine or works in the vicinity where cyanide is used there shall be kept in a conspicuous place and maintained for immediate use a sufficient supply of antidote for cyanide poisoning.
(24.8.2) Such antidote shall be kept in a box clearly marked as cyanide antidote and directions for use, in both official languages shall be displayed inside or near the box.
What are the provisions of the regulations regarding rescue brigades (Proto team)?
(24.14.1)
- One rescue brigade where the total number of persons underground exceeds 100.
- Two brigades where the number of persons exceeds 700.
(24.14.2) A rescue brigade shall consist of 5 persons employed at mines, carefully selected on account of their knowledge of underground work, coolness and endurance.
What are the requirements of the amount of refuge bays and distance apart?
(24.20.2.1) The manager shall see to it that there is a refuge bay or other safe place in a mine or works within easy reach of workmen and within the limits of protection afforded by a self rescuing device, in the event of an explosion, fire or other emergency.
Name the requirements for a refuge bay?
- Equipped with means for the supply of air.
- Equipped with sufficient supply of water.
- Equipped with first-aid equipment.
- Sufficient size to accommodate the necessary persons.
- Efficient means of communicating with surface.
- Situated, where possible, in an area free of combustible material.
When and by whom shall a refuge bay be examined?
(24.20.2.3) A refuse bay and other safe place shall be examined at intervals determined by the manager in consultation with the principle inspector of mines, by persons appointed in writing by the manager for this purpose.