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<p>The Mines Regulations 2014 replaced all previous legislation relating to health
and safety in mines. They provide a comprehensive and simple goal-setting legal framework
to ensure that mine operators provide all the necessary protection for mineworkers
and others from the inherent hazards in mining.</p><p>The Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) targets interventions with the underground mining dutyholders and a mine’s past
safety and health performance is taken into account when deciding on the detail of
specific interventions.</p><p> </p><p>HSE investigates reported accidents in mines
in line with the criteria set out in its Incident Selection Criteria. Investigations
focus on determining both the immediate and underlying causes in order to prevent
recurrence. HSE also make recommendations for improved methods of work and systems
for the wider industry if necessary and holds dutyholders to account through proportional
enforcement where appropriate.</p>
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