S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 210 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

210. Equipment controlled by a wired or wireless remote control used in a mine or at a work site shall be

(1)  equipped with a selector device making it possible to choose the method of controlling the equipment, either manual or remote;

(2)  used within the operator’s sight, except

(a)  where a camera system is used; or

(b)  where a robot system is used, in which case access to the work site where the system is used must be barricaded and under surveillance, in particular by a camera system or a motion detector; and

(3)  identifiable by means of a sign at the surface or a flashing light and a sign underground, placed at the entrance to the work site; in addition, any other access to the remote controlled equipment must be under surveillance or barricaded.

O.C. 213-93, s. 210; O.C. 221-2009, s. 11.