225 ILCS 705/6.07

He shall inspect all places where men are required in the performance of their duties to pass or to work, and observe whether there are any recent falls or dangerous roof or accumulations of gas or dangerous conditions in rooms or roadways; and examine especially all roadways leading to escapement shafts or other openings for the safe exit of men to the surface, the edges and accessible parts of recent falls and old gobs and air-courses.