Mines Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 6)

PART III N.I. SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE

N.I. Provisions for securing safe ingress and egress

Ss. 22-25 rep. by SR 1998/375

Ss. 26, 27 rep. by SR 1980/333

F1 28 Provision of winding and haulage apparatus. N.I.

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F1 S. 28 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.29 rep. by SR 1980/333

N.I. Safety precautions in connection with shafts, &c., and entrances to disused workings

F2 30 Securing of shafts and staple-pits. N.I.

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F2 S. 30 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F3 31 Safety precautions with respect to entrances to shafts, staple-pits and outlets. N.I.

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F3 S. 31 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.32 rep. by SR 1980/333

Ss. 33-35 rep. by SR 1998/375

F4 36 Prohibition of use of vehicles and conveyors in roads not affording free movement. N.I.

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F4 S. 36 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F5 37 Transport rules. N.I.

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F5 S. 37 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.38 rep by SR 1980/333

F6 39 Provisions for securing safety of foot-passengers in transport roads. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 40 Provision of refuge holes. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 41 Safety measures relating to use of vehicles. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Provisions for securing safe operation of winding and rope haulage apparatus and conveyors

F6 42 Charge of winding and rope haulage apparatus when persons are carried. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 43 Charge of winding and rope haulage apparatus when persons are not carried. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 44 Charge of conveyors at working faces. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 45 Signalling in shafts and outlets. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F6 46 Signalling in roads. N.I.

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F6 Ss. 39-46 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.47 rep. by SR 1980/333

N.I. Support

F7 48 Duty to secure safety of roads and working places. N.I.

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F7 S. 48 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F8 49 Systematic support in coal, shale and fireclay mines. N.I.

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F8 S. 49 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.50 rep. by SR 1980/333

F9 51 Supply of materials for support. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F9 52 Withdrawal of support. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F9 53 Duties of deputies in relation to support. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F9 54 Provisions as to support rules. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Ventilation

F9 55 Duty to provide adequate ventilation. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F9 56 Avoidance of danger from gas in waste. N.I.

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F9 Ss. 51-56 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.57 rep. by SR 1980/333

F10 58 Provisions as to means of ventilation. N.I.

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F10 Ss. 58-62 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F10 59 Prevention of leakage of air between airways. N.I.

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F10 Ss. 58-62 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F10 60 Provision of barometers and other measuring instruments. N.I.

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F10 Ss. 58-62 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Lighting, lamps and contraband

F10 61 Lighting. N.I.

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F10 Ss. 58-62 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F10 62 Permitted lights. N.I.

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F10 Ss. 58-62 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.63 rep. by SR 1980/333

F11 64 Prohibition of taking into mines safety-lamps not provided by owner or of approved type. N.I.

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F11 Ss. 64-67 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F11 65 Offences relating to safety-lamps. N.I.

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F11 Ss. 64-67 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F11 66 Prohibition of possession of smoking materials in certain mines and parts of mines. N.I.

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F11 Ss. 64-67 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F11 67 Prohibition of taking into certain mines and parts of mines of articles producing flames or sparks. N.I.

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F11 Ss. 64-67 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.68 rep. by SR 1980/333

N.I. Blasting materials and devices

F12 69 Blasting materials and devices. N.I.

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F12 S. 69 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Fire precautions and provisions as to rescue

S. 70 rep. by SR 1998/375

Ss.71,72 rep. by SR 1980/333

F13 73 Means of escape from rooms in which there is special risk of fire, &c. N.I.

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F13 Ss. 73-77 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Dust precautions

F13 74 Dust precuations. N.I.

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F13 Ss. 73-77 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Precautions against external dangers to workings

F13 75 Duty of mine owners and managers to seek evidence of proximity of disused workings, water-bearing strata, &c. N.I.

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F13 Ss. 73-77 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F13 76 Duty of mine owners and managers to ascertain thickness of strata between workings and surface water. N.I.

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F13 Ss. 73-77 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F13 77 General duty to take precautions against inrushes of gas, water, &c. N.I.

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F13 Ss. 73-77 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.78 rep. by SR 1980/333

N.I. Duties of officials and workmen in cases of danger

F14 79 Withdrawal of workmen in cases of danger. N.I.

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F14 S. 79 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F15 80 Duty of workmen to deal with, or report, danger. N.I.

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F15 S. 80 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Machinery and apparatus

S. 81(1) rep. by SR 1993/19; subs. (2) rep. by SR 1980/333

S. 82 rep. by SR 1993/19

F16 83 Restrictions on use below ground of certain engines, &c. N.I.

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F16 S. 83 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F17 84 Air, gas and steam containers. N.I.

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F17 S. 84 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S. 85 rep. by SR 1999/304

N.I. Buildings, structures, means of access, &c.

F18 86 Buildings and structures to be kept safe. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F18 87 Safe means of access and safe means of employment. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Training and discipline

F18 88 Restriction on doing of work by unskilled persons. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F18 89 Penalization of failure to observe safety directions, &c. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F18 90 Penalization of negligent acts or omissions and unauthorised removal, &c., of articles. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. First-aid

F18 91 First-aid. N.I.

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F18 Ss. 86-91 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

N.I. Medical examinations and prohibition of heavy work

S.92 rep. by SR 1980/333

S. 93 rep. by SR 1992/535

N.I. General welfare provisions

F19 94 Sanitary conveniences N.I.

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F19 S. 94 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

F20 95 Measures against vermin and insects. N.I.

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F20 S. 95 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3

S.96 rep. by SR 1980/333

F21 97 Supply of drinking water. N.I.

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F21 S. 97 repealed (1.2.2017) by The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/427), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3