C. 24. First Aid Flashcards
What first aid equipment requirements shall be provided, maintained and be readily available for use in the underground workings of every mine other than a coal mine?
- 2 First aid equipment in accordance with the following requirements shall be provided, maintained and be readily available for use in the underground workings of every mine other than a coal mine-
- 2.1 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time is 50 or less, there shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place a suitable stretcher and a first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1.
- 2.2 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time exceeds 50 but does not exceed 300, first aid rooms, clearly marked as such, shall be established at a conspicuous place underground and equipped and maintained as detailed in regulation 24.1.2: Provided that where a first aid room is established on surface a first aid room need not be established in the underground workings if at least one first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1 is kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place underground for each 150 persons employed.
- 2.3 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time exceeds 300, a first aid room shall be established at every main shaft, main winze or main adit(horizontal entrance to underground) in which persons regularly travel and in any case not more than 1000 metres along the shortest travelling way from any place where ordinary mining operations, other than shaft sinking or main development, were being conducted. Each first aid room, clearly marked as such shall be equipped and maintained as detailed in regulation 24.1.1. In each shift boss’ section a first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1 shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place.
What first aid equipment requirements shall be provided, maintained and be readily available for use on the surface at every mine and at every works?
- 1 First aid equipment in accordance with the following requirements shall be provided, maintained and be readily available for use on the surface at every mine and at every works-
- 1.1 Where the number of persons employed on surface including opencast workings, at any one time is 300 or less, there shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place a suitable stretcher, provided with 2 blankets, and a substantially constructed first aid box containing tourniquets, splints, bandages, individually-wrapped sterile dressings and antiseptic solution.
- 1.2 Where the number of persons employed on surface, including opencast workings, at any one time exceeds 300, first aid rooms adequate in number shall be established at readily accessible places to serve the persons employed. Each first aid room shall be clearly marked as such, kept clean and equipped with at least 2 suitable stretchers, each provided with 2 blankets, and 2 first aid boxes equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1.
What first aid equipment requirements shall be provided maintained and be readily available for use in the workings of every coal mine?
- 3 First aid equipment in accordance with the following requirements shall be provided maintained and be readily available for use in the workings of every coal mine-
- 3.1 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time is 50 or less, there shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place a suitable stretcher provided with 2 blankets and a first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1.
- 3.2 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time exceeds 50 but does not exceed 300, a first aid room, clearly marked as such shall be established at a conspicuous place and equipped and maintained as detailed in regulation 24.1.2, and there shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dy place in each working section a suitable stretcher provided with 2 blankets and a first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1.
- 3.3 Where the number of persons employed underground at any one time exceeds 300, a first aid room shall be established at every mine overseer’s cabin, provided that, when any working section is situated more than 1000 metres along the shortest travelling way from such first aid room, the Principal Inspector of Mines may require the establishment of a separate first aid room adjacent to such working section or sections. Each first aid room, clearly marked as such, shall be equipped and maintained as detailed in regulation 24.1.2. In addition there shall be kept in a readily accessible, clean and dry place in each working section a suitable stretcher provided with 2 blankets and a first aid box equipped as detailed in regulation 24.1.1.
What shall be kept in a first aid box or in a first aid room?
24.4 Only appliances and requisites for first aid and rescue work shall be kept in a first aid box or in a first aid room.
Who shall be in general charge of a first aid room?
- 5.1 Every first aid room shall be under the general charge of a person appointed by the manager and who shall be the holder of a valid first aid certificate as required in regulation 24.7.
- 5.2 During each shift when persons are at work in any part of a mine or works the holder of a valid first aid certificate shall be in constant attendance at each first aid room serving such part of the mine or works.
What notices shall be posted up in every first aid room or change house?
24.6 One or more notices on which are legibly printed in both official languages simple directions setting forth the approved procedures for the immediate treatment of cases of gassing, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, drowning and electric shock shall be posted up in a conspicuous place in every change house and in every first aid room.
Who shall have a valid first aid certificate on a mine or works?
24.7 At every mine where more than 300 persons are employed every person under the age of 50 years who is in charge of workmen and who is employed in the workings or is normally employed on the surface where machinery is operated, shall within one year of his engagement on the mine be in possession of a valid first aid certificate recognised by the Chief Inspector: Provided that any person appointed in terms of regulation 2.5.1 (mine manger’s certificate), 2.6.1 (sub-ordinate manager), 2.12.1 (removed??), 2.13.1 or 2.13.3 (certificated engineer) shall be exempted from being the holder of such certificate. Every first aid certificate shall be renewed at intervals of not more than 3 years. The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to any person who is the holder of the gold medal of the South African Red Cross Society, the medallion and 2 labels of the St John Ambulance Association, the highest diploma of Die Suid Afrikaans Noodhulpliga or to any registered medical, surgical or mental nurse.
What shall be in place on a mine where poisonous or corrosive solutions or substances are used?
- 8.1 At every mine at every works in the vicinity of where cyanide is used there shall be kept in a conspicuous place and maintained for immediate use a sufficient supply of antidote for cyanide poisoning.
- 8.2 Such shall be kept in a box labelled “Cyanide Antidote – Sianiedteengif” and explicit directions in both official languages for the use of such antidote shall be displayed inside or near the box.
- 9 Hand basins or baths with an adequate supply of clean water shall be provided for use by persons who are required to handle, or who may come in contact with poisonous or corrosive solutions or substances.
What shall be kept in each testing room and assay office?
24.10 An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided in each testing room and assay (test the purity of) office, and this supply shall be distinctly labelled “Drinking Water – Drinkwater”.
What happens to any person employed at a mine or works who sustains an injury by accident or otherwise?
24.11 When any person employed at a mine or works sustains injury by accident or otherwise, the manager shall make all reasonable arrangements to ensure that the injured person receive prompt medical attention and that where necessary the resident medical practitioner or the nearest registered medical practitioner is immediately sent for. If the injured person is unable to proceed unaided to his abode or to a hospital, the manager of the mine or works shall have such person conveyed to his abode or to hospital as quickly as practicable and at the expense of the owner of the mine or works.
What must be in a first aid box?
first aid box containing tourniquets, splints, bandages, individually-wrapped sterile dressings and antiseptic solution.
What shall be kept on every mine and at every works in the vicinity of where cyanide is used?
- 8.1 At every mine and at every works in the vicinity of where cyanide is used there shall be kept in a conspicuous place and maintained for immediate use a sufficient supply of antidote for cyanide poisoning.
- 8.2 Such shall be kept in a box labelled “Cyanide Antidote – Sianiedteengif” and explicit directions in both official languages for the use of such antidote shall be displayed inside or near the box.
