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PART VSHOTFIRING PROCEDURES

Maximum number of shots

29.—(1) The manager shall–

(a)give each shotfirer written notice of the maximum number of shots he may fire or have fired during his period of duty; and

(b)keep an up-to-date copy of that notice at the office of the mine.

(2) The maximum number of shots notified in accordance with paragraph (1)(a) shall in each case be one which is consistent with the requirements of safety.

(3) If, pursuant to paragraph (1)(a), the manager of a coal mine gives any shotfirer who, for the duration of his period of duty, is also a deputy assigned to a district written notice that that shotfirer may fire or have fired more than 10 shots during that period, the manager shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, give notice thereof, in a suitable form, to the Health and Safety Executive.

(4) In paragraph (3), “deputy” has the same meaning as in regulation 33(1) of the Coal and Other Mines (Managers and Officials) Regulations 1956(1).

(1)

S.I. 1956/1758, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.