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

Section 52 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

52. Unless it is permanently enclosed, every hoisting compartment of a shaft shall have a gate at each shaft station. The gate shall:

(1)  be at least 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in height;

(2)  have less than 80 mm (3.1 in) clearance between the floor and its lower edge;

(3)  withstand a concentrated horizontal force of at least 1 kN (224.8 lb) applied at any point on the gate;

(4)  withstand a concentrated horizontal force of at least 100 kN (22,481 lb) applied at any point on the gate if a travelway can bring a vehicle right to the gate;

(5)  remain closed, except when a conveyance is loaded or unloaded at the shaft station.

O.C. 213-93, s. 52.