Where a hazardous situation could occur, self-rescuers must be provided to employees underground. Safety belts, harness and safety lines must be provided where a person may fall from a height or into a chute, deep water, bin or other dangerous situations. Eye protection and filters, safety gloves, safety footwear, safety helmets, respiratory protective devices are some personal safety items. In other cases air must be tested at intervals of not less than one month. Such tests are a check on the quality of the air.
Noise control is important.
Where noise level may be dangerous the manager must authorise a noise survey. You can go now to Learner Activity 1.3. Duties of persons who design or manufacture plant are stated. Plant must comply with Australian Standards and MRDA Regulations. Plant must be maintained by a responsible person and be regularly tested and examined for defects.