Medical examination in connection with breathing apparatus
18.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) the manager of every mine shall ensure that–
(a)rescue team members are examined by a suitably qualified and registered medical practitioner before each wearing of breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere other than such a wearing for training purposes; and
(b)rescue team members do not wear breathing apparatus unless they are found fit to do so by the medical practitioner referred to in sub-paragraph (a).
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in any situation where the carrying out of an examination referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) would prejudice an attempt to save life.