Workplace Health and Safety Regulations - Part 15 - Surface and Underground Mines or Projects — Canada — Yukon law | Esheria

Workplace Health and Safety Regulations - Part 15 - Surface and Underground Mines or Projects

This part sets rules for mines and mining projects on notices, supervision, worker age, communication, plans, mine design, tailings dams, and mine closure protections.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Yukon
Instrument
Regulation
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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About this statute

This part sets rules for mines and mining projects on notices, supervision, worker age, communication, plans, mine design, tailings dams, and mine closure protections. This part sets safety rules for mines and projects, including warning shift workers, fire procedures, underground work limits, fire protection, and restrictions on flammable materials and engines underground. This provision sets mine rescue, electrical, excavation, haulage, dump, water, and underground safety requirements. This provision sets safety rules for diesel equipment and fueling in underground mines and projects, including ventilation, fuel standards, parking and shutdown steps, and limits on volatile fuels.