Failure to implement mine safety rules a criminal offence - ministry

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The mines ministry published safety rules for mines operating during the coronavirus pandemic.

protected from the transmission of the coronavirus

at the workplace... whilst providing guidance to all stakeholders regarding their roles and responsibilities in the management of the virus," the mines ministry said. The regulations require mine operators to supply protective equipment, screen all people entering a mine, provide quarantine facilities, identify those with pre-existing conditions and carry out routine disinfection.They also have to keep mineworkers between one and two metres apart.

Failure to enforce the rules would constitute a criminal offence, the mines ministry said, although it did not specify what penalties could be faced.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

 

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