180(1)Before a mine hoisting plant is put into service, an employer shall test the effectiveness of all brakes, clutches, overwind devices and other hoist controls of the mine hoisting plant.

180(2)An employer shall notify an officer at least one week before the tests required under subsection (1) of the time and date of the tests.

180(3)An employer shall ensure that a report of the tests is prepared by an engineer and the tests are certified as satisfactory by the engineer.

180(4)An employer shall make a copy of the report referred to in subsection (3) available to an officer upon request.