Acts and Regulations

96-105 - Underground Mine

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Chairs
216(1)An employer shall ensure that chairs used for landing a cage that are not attached to the cage are
(a) arranged to fall clear and remain clear of the shaft compartment when the cage is lifted off the chairs,
(b) operable only from outside the cage, and
(c) so arranged as not to distort the cage.
216(2)An employer shall ensure that chairs fastened to shaft station posts are of a chain type.
216(3)An employer shall ensure that chairs attached to the cage are arranged so that positive indication is given that devices are fully retracted before the conveyance is lifted.