PART XXX SHAFTS, HOISTS AND CONVEYANCES — Hoisting persons

in a cage constructed in accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Safety Standard for Shafts, Hoists and Conveyances; in a bucket or skip; or

in or on a raise climber or scaling platform; on top of a conveyance, where

hoisted by means, certified by a professional engineer, for hoisting persons engaged in construction, repair or maintenance work; or

inside a bucket

during shaft sinking, or (ii) before the installation of permanent shaft conveyances. a safety cover, either permanent or temporary, is installed overhead to prevent danger from falling objects, (ii) the conveyance top consists of a platform equipped with a guard-rail that allows the workers to perform their work safely, or (iii) suitable fall arrest system in accordance with Part X is used by the workers.

While employed in shaft inspection and maintenance, workers may be hoisted

Persons may be hoisted in a skip to clear them from the mine or to rescue persons where the equipment normally used for hoisting persons is unserviceable because of failure or defect.

In accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Safety Standard for Shafts, Hoists and Conveyances and in consultation with the occupational health and safety committee, the worker health and safety representative or the workplace health and safety designate, the employer may permit persons to be hoisted in a skip where a conveyance normally used for hoisting persons is unserviceable and arrangements are made for loading and unloading that preclude danger to persons.

A conveyance shall not travel in excess of one-half its normal speed and in no case shall the speed be permitted to exceed 5 metres per second.