Coal Mining Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/90-97)

168 The Senior Director, Occupational Health and Safety and Injury Compensation, shall approve the safety code if

• (a) it is filed at least 30 days before the proposed day of entry into the mine;

• (b) it contains provisions having substantially the same purpose and effect as these Regulations; and

• (c) it includes

  • (i) the name and geographical location of the proposed entry,

  • (ii) a description of the work to be done and its duration,

  • (iii) a description of safety and control measures that will be used when entering the mine, including a description of

    • (A) how

      • (I) the mine will be ventilated,

      • (II) ground control will be managed,

      • (III) electrical and mechanical safety will be ensured, and

      • (IV) water will be handled,

    • (B) mine rescue resources and communication,

    • (C) air quality and air quantity testing in the ventilated part, and

    • (D) the type of personal protective equipment that will be used,

  • (iv) a list of equipment to be used,

  • (v) a description of the health and safety responsibilities of the employer and the employees,

  • (vi) a list of individuals who will be entering the mine, and

  • (vii) a description of how the mine will be sealed.