| Document ID (ISN) | 47473 |
| CIS number |
87-17 |
| ISBN(s) |
91-7930-018-9 |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
AFS 1986:17
|
| Author(s) |
Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen |
| Title |
Mine work |
| Original title |
Bergarbete [in Swedish] |
| Bibliographic information |
LiberDistribution, 162 89 Stockholm, Sweden, 22 Dec. 1986. 23p. |
| Abstract |
These regulations (effective 1 July 1987) applying to underground and opencast workings (including tunnel driving) cover: general rules (geological considerations; choice of methods and equipment from the safety and health point of view; workers' qualifications; contact in the event of work in isolation; personal protection; lighting; traffic rules; manriding; safe clearances; regular checks and tuning of diesel engines with a view to reducing carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases; design of motorised equipment; ducts for air, gases and liquids, power cables); supervision of radon exposure; escape routes, rescue, and fire safety; drilling; loading and transport of minerals; roof trimming and roof support; inspection and maintenance of underground workings. Detailed advice and commentaries are appended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Sweden; underground work; mining and quarrying; opencast work; tunnelling |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protection against falling objects; radiation protection; dust control; radon; work in isolation; directive; support of mineworkings; artificial lighting; personal protective equipment; fire protection; exhaust gases |
| Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
| Country / State or Province | Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Radon
Mining and quarrying
|
