PART XXIX UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS — Mine rescue emergency procedure

establish in writing a procedure to be followed that effectively provides for the safety of all workers in the event of an emergency and the control of a fire whether on the surface or underground;

post copies of the procedure established under paragraph (a), or extracts from the procedure, in conspicuous places on the surface and underground;

instruct each worker respecting

the procedure established under paragraph (a) that relates to the worker's safety in the event of an emergency, (ii) the recognition of an emergency warning system in use at the place of employment, and (iii) the escape exits from the underground place of employment; capable of promptly and effectively warning all workers underground or on the surface of an emergency requiring speedy evacuation of the place of employment, and (ii) equipped with a primary back-up means of activation; provide self rescuers for workers in an underground place of employment;

maintain for instant use, an emergency warning system,

establish, equip, maintain and operate a mine rescue station in compliance with applicable guidelines or codes and standards set by the commission;

require that workers attend training courses in mine rescue work as prescribed by the commission;

provide and maintain the mine rescue equipment as an officer considers necessary and store this equipment at an approved location;

be responsible for the supervision and direction of mine rescue crews in all mine rescue and recovery operations conducted at an underground place of employment;

ensure self rescuers are worn on the belt of the workers unless permitted by the minister to do otherwise;

notwithstanding paragraph (g), determine the self rescuers referred to in paragraphs (i) and (j) by an assessment of the work location, considering distance from the refuge station, work activity and other factors that the employer considers relevant; and

ensure that a suitable number of workers are trained in the emergency procedures.