89. Rescue team

Where 25 or more persons have to work underground in a worksite at any one time, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to ensure that at least 5 such persons are persons who have been trained in rescue procedures, resuscitation, the use, care and limitations of breathing apparatus and the use and maintenance of fire fighting equipment.

Where more than 4 but not more than 24 persons have to work underground in a worksite at any time, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to ensure that at least 2 such persons are persons who possess the training specified in paragraph (1).

It shall be the duty of the occupier of a worksite where tunnelling works are carried out to provide and maintain sufficient suitable breathing apparatus for use by persons employed to work in a tunnel in the worksite.

Where 25 or more persons have to work underground in a worksite at any one time, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to ensure that at least 5 such persons are persons who have been trained in rescue procedures, resuscitation, the use, care and limitations of breathing apparatus and the use and maintenance of fire fighting equipment.

Where more than 4 but not more than 24 persons have to work underground in a worksite at any time, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to ensure that at least 2 such persons are persons who possess the training specified in paragraph (1).

It shall be the duty of the occupier of a worksite where tunnelling works are carried out to provide and maintain sufficient suitable breathing apparatus for use by persons employed to work in a tunnel in the worksite.