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Title: Mining Safety Act CH
Category: Ministry of Economic Affairs(經濟部)
Chapter 3 Disaster Rescue
Article 27
The Mineral Rights Holder should make sure that telecom and alarm systems are installed inside and outside of the mine pit, and that safety warning and emergency exit signs are posted at key locations.
Article 28
During a mine disaster the Mineral Right Holder should see to it that rescue operations are started immediately. Rescue operations can only be abandoned when the representative dispatched by the Competent Authorities gives the approval after determining that the rescue efforts are futile or that they are putting the rescue personnel in danger.
Article 29
The Mine Head should ensure that the medical and sanitation equipment and policies are kept in good operational condition.
Article 30
The Mine Head should ensure that first-aid rescue teams and rescue equipment remain in good response condition and should also see to it that inspections and drills are held regularly.
Article 31
When a disaster occurs or there is concern that a disaster may occur, the Mine Head and Mine Safety Managers should immediately take necessary emergency response or rescue measures as well as quickly notify the Governing Agency.
Article 32
When it is necessary for the performance of emergency response operations, the Mine Head may order the mine operations personnel to temporarily use land not owned by the mine.
The Mineral Rights Holder should give fair compensation to land owners whose land or rights are violated as a result of the regulation above.
Article 33
The Governing Authority should establish a rescue station in areas where several mines are located and regularly assist the mines in performing mine rescue team training.