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Mines And Minerals Act (No. 33 of 1992) - Sect 60

Sanitary and medical equipment

60.
(1) There shall be provided for the use of the workers in each mine, in such manner and according to such standards and specifications as may be prescribed
(a) a supply of water fit for drinking and water for washing ;
(b) latrine accommodation ; and
(c) a supply of splints, bandages and other medical requirements.
(2) On the premises of every mine in which workers are ordinarily employed
(a) there shall be provided and maintained, for the purposes of first-aid treatment in the event of an accident, a special room conforming to such standards and fitted with such equipment of stretchers, drugs and accessories as may be prescribed; and
(b) a member of the permanent staff, trained in first-aid treatment up to such standard as may be prescribed, shall be on duty at all times when any work is carried on below ground in the mine-


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