List 3 matters that must be provided in the SHMS for emergency evacuation?

• A. Emergency lighting; Water supply; CCTV
• B. Designated places of safety to assemble; Trigger points for evacuating the mine or part of it; Periodic exercises to test the system
• C. Floor plans; Seating arrangements; Break times
• D. Company logos; Employee bios; Weather forecasts

Answer: (B)

Emergency evacuation in a SHMS hinges on three concrete elements: defined places of safety to assemble, clear trigger points that initiate evacuation, and regular exercises to test the system. The designated assembly points are crucial because they provide a controlled, known location where everyone can gather, be accounted for, and where information can be relayed to rescue teams. Evacuation trigger points establish exactly when the alarm or signal should start the evacuation, ensuring a quick, consistent, and coordinated response without hesitation or confusion. Periodic exercises are essential to keep the plan practical: they train workers, reveal gaps in procedures or communication, and verify that evacuation routes and alert systems function as intended.

Emergency lighting, water supply, and CCTV are important safety features, but they’re not the specific matters that the SHMS must set out as the evacuation procedure. Likewise, floor plans, seating arrangements, or break times aren’t about how to evacuate. Therefore, the combination of designated assembly points, evacuation trigger points, and drills best fits what must be provided in the SHMS for emergency evacuation.