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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 684 · clause 684 · NLR 5/12

PART XXXIII USE OF ELECTRICITY IN MINES — Switchgear

684

(1) Switchgear, terminals, connectors, soldered lugs, cable terminals, cable joints, cable taps or connection of apparatus shall

684(a)

be regularly cleaned to prevent the accumulation of ore dusts or other conducting matter; and where it is separated from travelways or haulageways;

684(b)

be protected against physical damage and be guarded in a manner that access by unauthorized persons is prevented. where a floor is installed, so that water cannot accumulate on it;

684(2)

Switchgear shall be installed at a convenient location on the surface to provide the means for isolating underground circuits.

684(3)

A switchboard installed underground shall be located

684(c)

at least 3.5 metres from the timbering of a shaft; and

684(d)

at least 15 metres from an explosive storage area.

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