Haulage of material

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CHAPTER VII

HAULAGE OF MATERIAL

Section 1. General

REGULATION 18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.

Every haulage road shall be—

(a) of adequate dimensions; and

(b) as regular in gradient and cross-section, and as straight, as

is practicable.

2.

All tracks, tubs, mechanical gear, ropes and appliances

used in connection with haulage shall be—

(a) of sound construction;

(b) regularly inspected; and

(c) maintained in an efficient and safe condition.

3.

The manager or his deputy shall appoint one or more

competent officials who will be responsible throughout the mine

for all haulage plant, operations and

staff.

4.

(1) The code of signals for mechanical haulage operations

shall be specified by the mine manager unless a uniform code for

all mines in the same district has been specified by the competent

authority.

(2) The code shall be posted up or otherwise made known to

the workers.

5.

At all places where tubs are coupled or uncoupled there

shall be at least 60 cm (24 in.) clear space—

(a) between the tubs and the side of the road; and

(b) where there are two or more parallel lines of rails, between

the lines of rails.

6. (1) On roadways where haulage is done by animals or by

any mechanical means whatever, and where any person is allowed

to work or pass while the haulage is in motion, shelters in which

at least two persons can take refuge shall be built in the sides at

suitable intervals: Provided that this provision shall not apply to

conveyor roads.