Mines and Quarries Act, 1965

Lighting.

62.—(1) It shall be the duty of the manager of every mine—

(a) to secure the provision of—

(i) suitable and sufficient lighting (whether natural or artificial) in every part of the mine above ground in or through which persons work or pass, having regard to the light emitted by lamps normally carried by persons who work in or pass through it;

(ii) suitable and sufficient artificial lighting in every part of the mine below ground in or through which persons work or pass, other than a part in which the installation of artificial lighting is inadvisable for reasons of safety or is unnecessary because of the amount of light emitted by lamps normally carried by persons who work in or pass through it or for any other reason;

(b) to secure that all lighting apparatus is properly maintained.

(2) Regulations may require the provision and maintenance of additional lights at prescribed places at a mine.