2 Colo. Code Regs. § 407-6-8

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Rule 2 CCR 407-6-8 - EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

1. An emergency procedure plan shall be in place for events that can reasonably be expected to occur at the tourist mine. The plan will be submitted to the MSTP Supervisor for his/her approval. The plan shall include but not be limited to the following key concerns:

a. Fires;

b. Roof or ground falls;

c. Water inundation;

d. Explosions;

e. Availability of emergency communication and transportation facilities;

f. Emergency power and ventilation;

g. Instructions showing how to evacuate all areas of the mine;

h. Location of rescue personnel and equipment; and

i. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) procedures and notification of proper authorities to include the MSTP Supervisor.

2. A map or diagram of the tourist mine will be posted and maintained at or near the tourist mine entrance. The map or diagram will show the normal direction of principle airflow, location of escape routes, location of existing telephones, and locations of refuge chambers, if they exist.

3. Escape routes shall be marked with conspicuous and easily read direction signs that clearly indicate the ways of escape in the event of an emergency underground and in structures or buildings on the surface.

4. At least once every twelve months, all persons who work underground shall be instructed in the escape and evacuation plans and procedures and fire warning signal in effect at the tourist mine. Whenever a change is made in escape and evacuation plans and procedures for any area of the mine, all persons affected shall be instructed in the new plans or procedures.

5. Tourist mine owners/operators shall notify the MSTP as soon as reasonably practicable, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after the tourist mine owner/operator has knowledge of any emergency situation that seriously endangers the health and safety of the public or the employees at the tourist mine.

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