PART XXX SHAFTS, HOISTS AND CONVEYANCES — Riding in bucket
619
Where persons are transported in a bucket during shaft sinking operations, the shift leader shall ensure that
619(a)
the bucket is steadied before leaving the top or bottom of the shaft;
619(b)
the bucket, when descending, is brought to a complete stop at least 5 metres above the shaft bottom and remains there until a separate signal to lower has been given to the hoist operator;
619(c)
the bucket, when ascending from the bottom, is brought to a complete stop at the crosshead, and a distinct pause is made before hoisting is resumed; and
619(d)
on the initial trip after a blasting operation, the bucket
619(i)
is stopped at the point where, owing to the blast, it might be unsafe to proceed without careful examination, and the point is not lower than 15 metres above the blasting site, or elevation of the blasting operation, (ii) is lowered slowly from the point referred to in subparagraph (i) on signal from a worker in the bucket and at the speed as to be fully under control, by signal, of the worker, and (iii) carries on the trip only sufficient workers as are required to examine the shaft.
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