UK Statutory Instrument 1956 United Kingdom

The Coal Mines (Precautions against Inflammable Dust) Order 1956

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Schedules

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s.schedule n2 para.1

For the purposes of regulation five the minimum percentage of...

s.schedule n2 para.2

For the purposes of this schedule the volatile matter content...

s.schedule n2 para.3

Where any road is used in connection with the working...

s.schedule n2 para.4

No account shall be taken for the purposes of this...

s.schedule n2 para.5

Where in the seam or seams of coal in connection...

sch. para. 10

sch. para. 10

  • Ensure coal dust transport vehicles are enclosed on roads with electric cables
sch. para. 2

sch. para. 2

  • Minimise coal dust entry from screens into downcast shafts
sch. para. 5

sch. para. 5

  • You must keep mine road dust at safe incombustible levels
sch. para. 7

sch. para. 7

  • Collect and analyse dust samples from mine roadways every 30 days
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sch. para. 3

sch. para. 3

sch. para. 6

sch. para. 6

s.art001

(1) The provisions set out in the schedule hereto, being...

s.art002

Any exemption, permission, approval, authority, or direction given for the...

s.art003

This order shall come into operation at the commencement of...

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