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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 662 · clause 662 · NLR 5/12

PART XXXII OPEN CUT WORKINGS IN MINING OPERATIONS — Ramps

662

(1) Where 2 lane traffic exists on a ramp, an employer shall ensure that the width of the ramp is not less than 3 times the width of the widest vehicle using the ramp on a regular basis, plus 3 metres.

662(2)

Where single lane traffic exists the width shall be not less than 2 times the width of the widest haulage vehicle used on the road, plus 3 metres.

662(3)

Open pit mine haul roads, ramps and surface shall be graded, maintained and have adequate dust suppression used to control dust generation.

662(4)

A worker shall not use a device other than a towbar for towing equipment down a ramp.

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