If, however, the number of holes to be fired does not exceed six, they may be spitted. As soon after firing as possible all places where holes have been charged shall be hosed with water and a thorough search made for any unexploded portion of a charge.

(10.) Every workman, howsoever employed in or about the mine, whether on the surface or underground, shall be subject to the rules and regulations under the Mining Act, and shall obey the commands or instructions of the manager or any person in charge of the mine or part of the mine in which he is working.

(11.) No person shall use threatening or abusive language towards the manager or other official of a mine, nor shall the manager or other official of a mine use threatening or abusive language towards any person employed in or about a mine.

(12.) The ends of every cage shall be provided with a suitable gate, or other approved barrier, which shall always be used when persons are riding, and there shall also be a rigid bar or handrail at the top of the inside of every cage for persons to hold on to during the ascent or descent of the cage; and no cage or barrier shall be used until it has been examined by an Inspector, and his certificate in writing given that the aforesaid appliances have been fitted to his approval, and that the cage or barrier is in fit working-order.

(13.) No person shall interfere with the engine, except the certificated winding-engine driver, when men are being raised in or lowered down a shaft. The certificated engine-driver shall at all times gently lift the cage from the pit-bottom, and carefully drive the engine, and not leave the handle while persons are in the shaft; and it shall be an offence for any person other than the certificated engine-driver, or the mine-manager, or any person appointed in writing by him, to be in the engine-room while persons are being raised or lowered in the shaft. Particular attention shall be paid to all indicators and signals, and the engine shall be stopped if any defect is perceived.

(14.) Every windlass operated by hand used in any mining operations shall be fitted with a ratchet and pawl, so as to prevent the rotation of the barrel or drum in the event of the handle being released.

(15.) A printed copy of the foregoing general rules shall at all times be kept posted in the office, and on some building or board in a conspicuous place in connection with every mine, and shall be renewed as often as the same is torn or defaced.

(16.) Subsection (47) of section 254 of the Mining Act (relating to offences) shall apply to the foregoing general rules.

Special as to Dredges.

95. The following special rules shall be observed in the case of every dredge used for mining purposes:

(1.) Every dredge used for mining purposes shall be kept provided with safety appliances as follows:

(a.) A life-buoy, a light line, and a boat-hook near the bow of the dredge.

(b.) A life-buoy, a light line, and a boat-hook near the stern of the dredge.

(c.) A boat containing a light line and a boat-hook.

(d.) A looped wire line securely fastened around outside of pontoons about 6 in. above water-line.

(2.) In every case where the Warden or Inspector notifies the owner or manager of the dredge that the stream in which the dredge is being constructed or worked is deep or swift-flowing, then, in addition to the foregoing appliances, the dredge shall be kept provided with not less than two boats, inclusive of the boat required to be kept under subclause (1) hereof, and each of such boats must be equipped ready for use and continuously furnished with a life-buoy, a light line not less than 50 ft. in length, and a boat-hook not less than 7 ft. long. Life-belts shall also be provided, and each member of the crew of any boat shall wear a life-belt when engaged in shifting the mooring-lines of the dredge.

(3.) All safety appliances shall be kept in conspicuous places within easy reach, and when damaged or lost shall be immediately renewed.

(4.) The well-hole of every dredge shall be fenced or covered over as far as is reasonably practicable, and where such fencing or covering is not practicable a movable gangway of not less than 2 ft. 6 in. wide, and fitted with a substantial handrail at each side, shall be provided and used by persons for crossing the well-hole.

(5.) No person shall step on the buckets or chain when in motion.

(6.) All exposed gearing, belting, or machinery shall be kept fenced to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

(7.) On any dredge which is not entirely covered in, the sides of the uncovered portion of the hull shall be fitted with stanchions not more than 8 ft. apart,