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

Section 295 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

295. A hoisting rope of a drum hoist shall:

(1)  be subjected to a breaking test during the first 12 months after it is put into service and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 6 months; however, where a breaking test reveals a loss of resistance of more than 6%, that interval shall be reduced to 3 months. Six months after its installation, the part of the rope forming the attachment to the conveyance or counterweight must be cut and discarded;

(2)  be subjected to an electromagnetic examination at intervals not exceeding 6 months. Where an electromagnetic examination reveals a loss of cross-section of more than 6%, that interval shall be reduced to 3 months;

(3)  where it is used during shaft sinking work, be subjected to a breaking test at intervals not exceeding 6 months; however, where a breaking test reveals a loss of resistance of more than 6%, that interval shall be reduced to 3 months.

Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies to the hoisting rope of a friction hoist.

O.C. 213-93, s. 295; O.C. 465-2002, s. 24.