Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)
Regulation 374
(1) The engineering manager of a mine shall ensure that in the mine, electrical voltage higher than a low voltage is not used underground except for the purpose of transmission.
(2) The restriction imposed by sub-regulation (1) on the use underground of a voltage higher than low voltage does not apply to transformers and induction motors in which the whole of the high voltage circuit is not in linear motion.
(3) The engineering manager of a mine shall ensure that in the mine
(a) high voltage conductors other than overhead lines above ground which form the connections of the transformers or motors referred to in sub-regulation (2) or are otherwise used in connection with the supply are
(i) completely enclosed in a strong armouring or metal casing sufficiently connected to earth; or
(ii) fixed at such a distance or in a manner that reduces to a minimum any danger from fire or shot;
(b) high voltage machines, equipment and lines at the mine are clearly indicated as being of high voltage by the use, at frequent intervals, of
(i) the word "HIGH VOLTAGE" in red paint and, where practicable, indicating the voltage level; or
(ii) some other conspicuous method;
(c) terminals and live metal on machines over low voltage above ground at the mine are, where practicable, protected by insulating covers or metal covers connected to earth; and
(d) a portable machines is not used at a voltage higher than a low voltage, unless that machine is designed by the manufacturer to safely operate above that level.
Procedure to Follow
Not Avaiable
Responsible Institution
36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
- Email:
- Website: https://www.mincom.gov.gh/
- GPS: GA-110-0371
- Telephone: 030 277 1318
Relevant Forms to Download
Online System
Link Unavailable
Fees/ charges
Not Avaiable
Loading. Please wait....