Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 36-2-2 - Emergency Communications Requirements2.1. Each operator of a shaft and/or slope shall establish and maintain a communication system from the shaft and/or slope to the nearest point of medical assistance for use in an emergency.2.2. The emergency communications system required to be maintained under section 2.1. of these regulations may be established by telephone or radio transmission or by any other means or prompt approved communications to any facility (for example, the local sheriff, the state police or local hospital) which has available the means of communication with the person or persons providing emergency medical assistance or transportation in accordance with the provisions of section 2.1. of these regulations.2.3. Due precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from current induced by mobile transmitters. The following precautions are recommendations of the Institute of the Makers of Explosives publication No. 20, shall be complied with.