ABSTRACT

Having noted the recommendations adopted by the Conference on Safety in Coal Mines and the proposals submitted by the High Authority in the light of the final report of this Conference, which constitute a useful basis for the improvement of safety in coal mines;

Having regard to their decisions taken at the 36th and 42nd Sessions of the Council on 6 September 1956 and 9 and 10 May 1957 to create the Mines Safety Commission;

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE SPECIAL COUNCIL OF MINISTERS,

—define the terms of reference of that Safety Commission as follows:

1. The Safety Commission shall follow developments in safety in coal mines, including safety regulations made by the public authorities, and shall assemble the necessary information on progress made and practical results obtained, particularly in the field of accident prevention.