Acts and Regulations

96-105 - Underground Mine

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Clutches
193(1)An employer shall ensure that a clutch of a drum hoist is interlocked with the brake so that the clutch
(a) can be disengaged only when the brake of the drum is fully applied, and
(b) is fully engaged before the brake of the drum can be released.
193(2)An employer shall ensure that the controls for engaging and disengaging a clutch on a drum hoist are guarded to prevent their inadvertent operation.
193(3)An employer shall ensure that a band type friction clutch is not used on a drum hoist.