Council Directive 92/104/EEC of 3 December 1992 on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers in surface and underground mineral-extracting industries (twelfth individual directive within the meaning of article 16 of Directive 89/391/EEC) Jurisdiction European Union Year 1992 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Directive 92/104/CEE du Conseil, du 3 décembre 1992, concernant les prescriptions minimales visant ŕ améliorer la protection... des travailleurs des industries extractives ŕ ciel ouvert ou souterraines (12e directive... au sens de l'art. 16... de la dir. 89/391/CEE) [Communautés européennes] Serial title Official Journal of the European Communities - Journal officiel des Communautés européennes Source 31 Dec. 1992, Vol.35, No.L.404, p.10-25. Serial number 92/104/EEC Descriptors [Primary] European Communities, mining and quarrying, mining industry [Secondary] directive, mine rescue, responsibilities of employers Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract This directive states the rules that should be implemented as a minimum in the EC Member States' regulations concerning mines and quarries. More strict rules may be implemented, if the Member States wish to do so. Main topics: general provisions, employers obligations, protection from fire, explosions and health-endangering atmospheres, escape and rescue facilities, communication, warning and alarm systems, informing workers, health surveillance, workers' participation, minimum requirements for safety and health, adaptation procedures of the directive. Mineral extraction by dredging is not subject to this directive. Minimum safety and health requirements are outlined in an annex. CIS No. 94-758 Database ID 62441