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196. (1) No person shall ride on a conveyor belt.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 196 (1). (2) A conveyor shall have, (a)  a means to safely apply belt dressing while the conveyor is in motion; and (b)  if the conveyor is started automatically, by remote control or if a portion or portions of the conveyor are not visible from the operator’s position, a start-up warning device. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (1); O. Reg. 61/18, s. 6 (1). (3) Subsections (3.1) and (3.2) apply to the following pinch points on a conveyor: 1.  The head, tail, drive, deflection and tension pulleys. 2.  If the lift of the belt is restricted, the return rollers and the carry rollers. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (1). (3.1) Subject to subsection (3.2), the pinch points referred to in subsection (3) shall be guarded by a guard that, unless it would render the pinch point inaccessible, extends at least 0.9 metres from the pinch point. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (1). (3.2) If it is impracticable to comply with subsection (3.1), (a)  a fence shall be in place that prevents access to the pinch points; (b)  a barricade shall be in place that prevents access to the pinch points; or (c)  a gate equipped with an interlocking device, which has a manual reset switch, shall be in place that prevents access to the pinch points while the conveyor is operating. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (1). (3.3) Subsections (3.1) and (3.2) do not apply if the position or construction of the conveyor provides equivalent protection that renders the pinch points inaccessible. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (1). (4) Guards shall be provided beneath a conveyor, (a)  that passes over a worker; or (b)  from which falling materials or parts may endanger a worker.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 196 (4). (5) A conveyor in an underground mine shall have, (a)  devices that guard against excessive slip between the belt and the driving pulley; and (b)  a fire suppression system at the driven end unless fire retardant belting is used or the conveyor is continually attended by a worker.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 196 (5); O. Reg. 61/18, s. 6 (2). (6) A conveyor shall be stopped and the prime mover de-energized, locked and tagged out when the conveyor is undergoing repairs, adjustments or maintenance unless, (a)  it is necessary to run the conveyor during such work; and (b)  effective precautions are taken to prevent injury to a worker from moving parts.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 196 (6); O. Reg. 167/16, s. 12 (2).
196.1 (1) Every conveyor shall have an emergency stopping system that operates a manual reset switch that stops the conveyor. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 13. (2) If a conveyor is accessible to a worker, the emergency stopping system is required, (a)  at any pinch point on the conveyor that is not set out in subsection 196 (3) and the emergency stopping system must be within easy reach of a worker at each of those pinch points; and (b)  at any other locations along the conveyor in order to ensure that the system is always within easy reach of a worker. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 13. (3) If a conveyor is inaccessible to a worker by any means listed in subsection (4), the emergency stopping system is required at a location or locations determined by the employer following consultation with the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative, if any. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 13. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the following are considered means by which a conveyor is inaccessible: 1.  A fence. 2.  A barricade. 3.  A gate equipped with an interlocking device, which has a manual reset switch that renders the conveyor inoperative when the gate is moved or opened. 4.  The location of the conveyor renders it inaccessible. 5.  Any combination of paragraphs 1 to 4. O. Reg. 167/16, s. 13.
198. (1) Procedures for the safe operation of a steam or compressor plant shall be prepared in writing and made available to the workers operating and maintaining the plant.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 198 (1). (2) A steam boiler or compressor to which Ontario Regulation 220/01 (Boilers and Pressure Vessels) made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 does not apply shall be regularly cleaned and examined for proper and safe condition.  O. Reg. 31/04, s. 11.
199. (1) An air compressor driven by a prime mover exceeding twenty-five kilowatts when installed in an underground mine shall be, (a)  designed and installed so as to minimize the hazard of fire or explosion due to the accumulation of carbonaceous materials in the air system; (b)  provided with protective devices that prevent its operation if, (i)  the temperature of the air at the discharge line is in excess of normal, (ii)  the temperature of the compressor cooling water and cooling air is in excess of normal, or (iii)  the flow and pressure of compressor lubricating oil is below normal; (c)  provided with an alarm that, (i)  is audible and visible to the worker in charge of the compressor, (ii)  operates when a device as prescribed in clause (b) is activated, (iii)  operates as long as the conditions exist that cause a device as prescribed in clause (1) (b) to operate.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 199 (1). (2) No protective device prescribed in clause (b) shall be, (a)  capable of automatically restarting the compressor; and (b)  used unless tested and found to function properly.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 199 (2).
200. (1) A reciprocating type air compressor driven by a prime mover exceeding thirty kilowatts, that is lubricated by oil and discharges to a closed system over 100 kilopascals, shall have, (a)  a temperature-indicating device installed at the high-pressure discharge pipe; and (b)  the normal operating temperature marked on the device.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 200 (1). (2) The discharge air temperature shall be, (a)  read at least once every operating shift; and (b)  recorded in a compressor log book.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 200 (2).
201. (1) An operator of mobile cranes, shovels and boom trucks, or similar equipment, whereby rope is wound onto a drum driven by an engine for the purpose of raising, lowering or swinging materials, shall, (a)  hold a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification issued under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021,
that is not suspended, or, if the worker is an apprentice, be working pursuant to a training agreement registered under that Act, that is not suspended, in the trade of, (i)  hoisting engineer — mobile crane operator 1, if the mobile crane, shovel and boom truck or similar equipment is capable of raising, lowering or swinging any material that weighs more than 30,000 pounds, (ii)  hoisting engineer — mobile crane operator 1 or hoisting engineer — mobile crane operator 2, if the mobile crane, shovel and boom truck or similar equipment is capable of raising, lowering or swinging only material that weighs more than 16,000 pounds but no more than 30,000 pounds, or (iii)  hoisting engineer — tower crane operator, if the equipment is a tower crane; or (b)  be qualified in accordance with a program approved by the Director, when the person is an employee of the mine or mining plant.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 201 (1); O. Reg. 60/94, s. 11; O. Reg. 92/13, s. 1; O. Reg. 884/21, s. 1. (2) An approved program referred to in clause (1) (b) shall consist of, (a)  instruction time; (b)  field time; (c)  familiarization with the equipment to be used; and (d)  a method of examination.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 201 (2). (3) Mobile cranes, shovels, boom trucks and similar equipment shall be inspected for safe and proper condition by a competent person, (a)  before being used at the start of each workshift; and (b)  at regular intervals as recommended by the manufacturer.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 201 (3). PART IX   RAILROADS
203. (1) Subject to subsection (5), no mine hoisting plant shall be operated without an engineer giving written statement to the owner setting out, (a)  the location of the plant; (b)  the maximum loading of number of persons and material that may be carried by the plant when it is installed, maintained and operated in compliance with this Regulation; (c)  that the plant is designed and manufactured in accordance with appropriate engineering standards and installed where it is being operated in compliance with good engineering practice. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 9. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a plant that is operated for testing purposes. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (3) The owner shall ensure that a copy of the statement for each plant is available at the mine site and readily reviewable by the workers and that a copy is given to the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative, if any. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (4) The mine owner shall ensure that the mine hoisting plant is installed, maintained and operated in compliance with this Regulation. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (5) Subsections (1) and (3) do not apply to a plant being operated under a permit issued by the Ministry of Labour before August 16, 1997. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37.
204. (1) Subject to subsection (5), no shaft conveyance shall be operated without an engineer giving written statement to the owner setting out, (a)  the location of the conveyance; (b)  the maximum loading of number of persons and material that may be carried by the conveyance when it is installed, maintained and operated in compliance with this Regulation; (c)  that the conveyance is designed and manufactured in accordance with appropriate engineering standards and installed where it is being operated in compliance with good engineering practice. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 10. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a conveyance that is operated for testing purposes. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (3) The owner shall ensure that a copy of the statement is posted at the shaft collar and that a copy is given to the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative, if any. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (4) The owner shall ensure that the conveyance is installed, maintained and operated in compliance with this Regulation. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37. (5) Subsections (1) and (3) do not apply to a conveyance being operated under a permit issued by the Ministry of Labour before August 16, 1997. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 37.
205. Tests for compliance with this Regulation shall be conducted on a mine hoisting plant before being put into initial service in a particular location.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 205.
206. (1) In determining the maximum weight to be included in the written statement required under subsection 204 (1), the engineer shall take into consideration the maximum load that a mine hoisting plant is capable of safely carrying. O. Reg. 272/97, s. 38; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 11. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the maximum number of persons that can be carried on a shaft conveyance shall be determined as follows: 1.  Where the clear floor area of a deck of a shaft conveyance is 1.86 square metres or less, there shall be at least 0.19 square metre for each person. 2.  Where the clear floor area of a deck of a shaft conveyance is more than 1.86 square metres and less than 4.64 square metres, there shall be at least 0.16 square metre for each person. 3.  Where the clear floor area of a deck of a shaft conveyance is 4.64 square metres or more, there shall be at least 0.14 square metre for each person. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 206 (2). (3) The maximum number of persons that may be carried by a shaft conveyance shall not exceed 85 per cent of the maximum weight of materials divided by ninety kilograms. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 206 (3).
207. The following log books shall be obtained from the Ministry and used for each mine hoisting plant: 1.  Electrical Hoisting Equipment Record Book. 2.  Hoisting Machinery Record Book. 3.  Hoist Operator’s Log Book. 4.  Rope Record Book. 5.  Shaft Inspection Record Book.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 207.
208. A headframe on surface or underground in an underground mine shall, (a)  be designed in accordance with good engineering practice; (b)  have the plans of the design certified by an engineer; (c)  be constructed in accordance with the design; (d)  be of sufficient strength to safely withstand all loads to which it is likely to be subjected; and (e)  be of sufficient height to provide a distance for an overwind that exceeds the greater of, (i)  twice the stopping distance of the hoist at the maximum speed permitted by the hoist controls, or (ii)  three metres. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 208; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 12.
209. (1) A mine shaft shall, (a)  be designed in accordance with good engineering practice; (b)  have a means to guide each shaft conveyance to prevent contact with another shaft conveyance or shaft furnishings; (c)  have underwind clearances that exceed the stopping distance of the shaft conveyance when travelling at the maximum speed permitted by the hoist-controls, except, (i)  during shaft sinking, or (ii)  when chairs are used to land a skip during loading; and (d)  where a friction hoist is installed, have tapered guides or other such devices above and below the limits of regular travel of the shaft conveyance and counterweight, arranged to act as a direct physical brake to decelerate and stop the counterweight and shaft conveyance in the event of an over-travel.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 209 (1). (2) A barrier or obstruction to prevent a shaft conveyance from being lowered into water in the shaft bottom must be installed in the shaft except, (a)  when the shaft is being sunk; or (b)  where a friction hoist is installed.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (3) A probe indicating the high water level shall be installed below the lowest working level in a shaft in which natural drainage is not provided and in which flooding may occur due to equipment failure.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (4) The probe shall be installed so that it can be read by the person in control of the hoist.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (5) The probe shall be installed so that, (a)  it enables the person in control of the hoist to prevent a shaft conveyance from being lowered into water; or (b)  it prevents a shaft conveyance from being lowered into water.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (6) If a probe is installed, a procedure must be established to prevent a conveyance with occupants from being lowered into water.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (7) The employer shall establish the procedure in consultation with the joint health and safety committee.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9. (8) The procedure shall be implemented when the probe indicates that there is water at the high water level.  O. Reg. 779/94, s. 9.
210. (1) Subject to subsection (5), protective devices and procedures shall be used to prevent a shaft conveyance or counterweight from coming into contact with an intermediate shaft obstruction.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 210 (1). (2) A device which may become an intermediate shaft obstruction shall be positively locked out of the shaft compartment to prevent inadvertent entry into the compartment.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 210 (2). (3) The location of the intermediate shaft obstruction shall be marked on the depth indicator of a hoist.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 210 (3). (4) The protective procedure for operating the intermediate shaft obstruction shall be prepared in writing and posted for use by the hoist operator.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 210 (4). (5) Doors for covering the shaft at the collar to facilitate the maintenance of a shaft conveyance are not an intermediate shaft obstruction if, (a)  they are positively latched out of the shaft compartments when not in use; and (b)  dual lights are installed to indicate to the hoist operator whether such doors are in or out of the shaft compartment.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 210 (5). (6) Equipment used to directly discharge material into a skip shall operate in such a way that actuating power is required before any gate will open.  O. Reg. 583/91, s. 5.
212. (1) Chairs used for landing a cage shall be, (a)  arranged to fall clear and remain clear of the shaft compartment when the cage is lifted off the chairs; (b)  operable only from outside the cage; and (c)  so arranged as not to distort the cage.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 212 (1). (2) Chairs fastened to shaft station posts shall be of a chain type.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 212 (2).
213. A certificate for each hoist shall be obtained from the manufacturer of the hoist or an engineer competent in the design of mine hoisting plants certifying, (a)  the maximum rope pull; (b)  the maximum suspended load; and (c)  the maximum unbalanced load in the case of a friction hoist, and no hoist shall be loaded above the maximums as certified. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 213; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 13.
214. (1) No hoist shall be used for the transporting of persons unless it has a braking system consisting of at least two sets of mechanical brakes to stop and hold the drum for the shaft conveyance transporting the persons.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (1). (2) Each set of mechanical brakes shall, (a)  stop and hold the drum when the shaft conveyance or counterweight is operating at its maximum load; (b)  be so arranged to be capable of being tested independently; and (c)  be arranged to apply normal braking effort before a linkage or brake piston reaches a limit of travel.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (2). (3) At least one of the mechanical brakes shall be designed and arranged so that the brake, (a)  applies directly to the drum; and (b)  applies automatically when, (i)  the safety circuit of the hoist is interrupted, or (ii)  the pressure in the hydraulic or pneumatic system for applying brakes has dropped below normal.  O. Reg. 486/99, s. 13. (4) The braking system shall be arranged so that, (a)  the brakes are applied by control levers that are pulled unless brake and power control levers are common; (b)  any brake weights installed to provide auxiliary braking force can be readily tested for freedom of movement; and (c)  the hoist brakes are applied automatically upon the loss of electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic power.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (4). (5) Subject to subsection (6), the brakes of a drum hoist shall be arranged to decelerate the hoist at a rate greater than 1.5 metres per second per second and less than 3.7 metres per second per second where braking is initiated by an interrupted safety circuit and the hoist is, (a)  normally used for the transporting of persons; and (b)  operating in the normal full speed zone.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (5). (6) Subsection (5) does not apply to a drum hoist installed at a particular location prior to the 1st day of October, 1979.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (6). (7) The brakes of a drum hoist installed in a particular location before the 1st day of October, 1979 and that is normally used for transporting persons shall be tested to determine its deceleration rates.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (7). (8) Revoked: O. Reg. 34/14, s. 14. (9) The braking system of a hoist not normally used to transport persons shall be designed and arranged to safely stop and hold the hoist under all conditions of normal load, speed and direction of travel.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (9). (10) Clause (4) (a) does not apply to a hoist that was installed before the 1st day of October, 1979.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 214 (10).
215. (1) A clutch of a drum hoist shall be interlocked with the brake so that, (a)  the clutch can be disengaged only when the brake of the drum is fully applied; (b)  the clutch is fully engaged before the brake of the drum can be released; and (c)  the brake will apply if the clutch begins to disengage inadvertently.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 215 (1); O. Reg. 60/94, s. 12 (1). (2) The controls for engaging and disengaging a clutch shall be guarded to prevent their inadvertent operation.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 215 (2). (3) No band type friction clutch shall be used.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 215 (3). (4) A device must be installed that indicates to the hoist operator whether or not the clutch is fully engaged.  O. Reg. 60/94, s. 12 (2). (5) The following apply if a hoist is installed on or after October 25, 2002 or if a brake control system or clutch control system on a hoist is modified after that date: 1.  The hoist shall be designed and equipped with at least two independent clutch brake interlocking systems to prevent any single component from causing a failure. 2.  The hoist shall be designed so that the clutch brake interlocking systems may be safely examined. 3.  The clutch control shall be designed so that the selection of clutch disengagement automatically applies the clutch drum brake.  O. Reg. 291/02, s. 7.
216. (1) Except as prescribed in subsections (2), (3) and (4), the drum diameter to rope diameter ratio for a drum hoist shall be equal to or greater than, (a)  60 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is 25.4 millimetres or less; or (b)  80 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is greater than 25.4 millimetres.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 216 (1). (2) The drum diameter to rope diameter ratio for a drum hoist in use for shaft sinking or for preliminary development work during shaft sinking shall be equal to or greater than, (a)  48 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is 25.4 millimetres or less; and (b)  60 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is greater than 25.4 millimetres.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 216 (2). (3) The drum diameter to rope diameter ratio of a friction hoist shall be equal to or greater than, (a)  80 to 1, for stranded ropes; and (b)  100 to 1, for locked coil ropes.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 216 (3). (4) Subsection (1) does not apply to a drum hoist where the drum diameter to rope diameter is, (a)  54 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is 25.4 millimetres or less; or (b)  72 to 1, where the nominal rope diameter is greater than 25.4 millimetres, so long as the drum hoist was manufactured prior to 1954 and the original load rating given by its manufacturer is not exceeded.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 216 (4).
217. (1) No drum hoist shall have, (a)  more than three layers of rope where the drum has helical or spiral grooving or does not have grooving; (b)  more than four layers of rope if the drum has parallel and half pitch grooving; and (c)  less than three dead turns of the rope on the drum.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 217. (2) Despite clause (1) (b), a drum hoist may have a maximum of five layers of rope if, (a)  the mine hoisting plant meets the standards set out in SABS Code of Practice 0294, Ed. 1, “The performance, operation, testing and maintenance of drum winders relating to rope safety”, as approved according to procedures of SABS on August 4, 2000; and (b)  the rope is used, maintained and examined according to the requirements set out in SABS Code of Practice 0293:1996, “Condition assessment of steel wire ropes on mine winders”, as approved by the President of SABS on September 16, 1996.  O. Reg. 31/04, s. 13.
218. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the drum of a drum hoist shall be provided with, (a)  grooves that properly fit the rope, unless the hoist is being used for shaft sinking or preliminary development work during shaft sinking in which case the drum may be smooth; and (b)  flanges of sufficient height to contain all the rope and which are strong enough to withstand any loading by the rope.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 218 (1). (2) A conical drum hoist shall be provided with grooves that prevent the rope from slipping off.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 218 (2).
219. A drum hoist and a sheave shall be arranged so that the rope, (a)  coils properly across the face of the drum; (b)  winds smoothly from one layer to another; and (c)  winds without cutting into the rope layer beneath.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 219.
220. Bolts and other fittings of a mine hoisting plant shall be properly secured.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 220.
221. A hoist shall be provided with depth indicators that continuously, accurately and clearly show to the hoist operator the position, (a)  of a shaft conveyance and counterweight, if any; (b)  in an inclined shaft, of a change in gradient that requires a reduction in hoist speed; (c)  at which the overwind, underwind and track limit devices are set to operate; (d)  of any intermediate shaft obstruction; (e)  of the limits of normal travel for the shaft conveyance and counterweight, if any; and (f)  of any collar doors, dump doors and crosshead landing chairs.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 221.
222. (1) A steam or air powered hoist shall be provided with devices that, (a)  protect against an overwind; (b)  protect against an underwind, except during shaft sinking; (c)  indicate the air or steam pressure for the hoist operator; and (d)  permit the air or steam supply to the hoist engine to be readily shut off by the hoist operator. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 222 (1). (2) Where the hoisting plant consists of a single shaft conveyance without a counterweight, the compression of the engine of an air or steam powered hoist may be used as an automatic brake if, (a)  the engine is non-reversing; (b)  the exhaust restraining valve is fail safe; (c)  the piping system is strong enough to withstand the air or steam pressures; (d)  the compression has sufficient braking capacity to stop the hoist carrying its maximum load; (e)  the normal speed of the hoist is less than 2.5 metres per second; and (f)  specifications and arrangements of the hoist have been prepared or checked by an engineer and comply with this section. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 222 (2); O. Reg. 272/97, s. 39; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 14.
223. A hoist being used as a tugger or a utility hoist shall be maintained and used so as not to endanger the safety of a worker.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 223.
224. A hoist that is relocated shall comply with the requirements of this Regulation.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 224.
225. (1) Before a sheave is used, a certificate for the sheave shall be obtained from the manufacturer of the sheave or an engineer competent in sheave design certifying as to, (a)  the maximum rated load; (b)  the diameter of rope for which it was designed; (c)  the breaking strength of the rope for which it was designed; and (d)  the maximum amount of groove wear that shall be permitted. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 225 (1); O. Reg. 373/22, s. 15 (1). (2) No sheave shall be, (a)  loaded above the maximum rated load; or (b)  used other than in compliance with the certificate. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 225 (2). (3) The ratio of the diameter of the sheave to the diameter of the rope shall be as prescribed in section 216. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 225 (3). (4) A sheave shall, (a)  be made of materials which will safely withstand the ambient temperatures; (b)  be fitted with a groove to fit the rope being used; and (c)  bear a serial number and the date of its manufacture. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 225 (4). (5) The shaft of a sheave shall be examined for flaws using the appropriate non-destructive test or tests, (a)  before being put into service in a particular location; (b)  after installation; and (c)  at a regular frequency at least equal to that recommended by a person certified in accordance with section 1.1 or by an engineer. O. Reg. 187/19, s. 14; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 15 (2).
226.1 (1) Every drum hoist in a mine that is regularly used to transport persons in a cage or skip must be equipped with a slack rope protection system that, (a)  will interrupt the safety circuit when activated; and (b)  is effective over the entire operating length of the shaft.  O. Reg. 296/11, s. 16. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a drum hoist that was installed at or relocated within a mine before January 1, 2012.  O. Reg. 296/11, s. 16.
227. (1) A device that permits changing from manual to automatic control shall be installed on an automatic hoist and the device shall be, (a)  located where it is readily accessible to the manual controls; and (b)  operated only by an authorized worker.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (1). (2) Where a hoist is designed to be operated from control stations located at shaft levels and within a shaft conveyance, the switch for affecting the change-over of the control mode between that at the shaft levels and at the shaft conveyance shall be effective only at the shaft level at which the shaft conveyance is stopped.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (2). (3) Devices installed on the levels for the purpose of selecting the shaft conveyance destination and initiating hoist movement shall be effective only when, (a)  the shaft conveyance is stopped at that level; and (b)  the installation is designed for call operation.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (3). (4) When an executive signal for hoist motion is given from controls at a level, at least five seconds shall lapse before the hoist moves.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (4). (5) Except for jogging, devices at shaft level control stations for initiating hoist motion shall be effective only when the shaft gate at the level where the conveyance is stopped is closed.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (5). (6) Except for jogging, devices located within a cage for initiating hoist motion shall be effective only when the door of the cage and the gate of the shaft are closed.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (6). (7) Where the controls for initiating hoist motion are located within a cage, a device shall be installed in the cage by which the safety circuit of the hoist can be interrupted.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 227 (7).
229. (1) Shaft ropes shall be attached by closed type devices that will not inadvertently disconnect. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 229 (1). (2) In a drum hoist installation, the hoisting rope from a shaft conveyance and counterweight shall be attached to the drum of the hoist. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 229 (2). (3) No wedge type attachments shall be used unless the attachments are, (a)  in sound condition; and (b)  certified at least once every six years of use as meeting the manufacturer’s specifications by a competent person or by the manufacturer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 229 (3); O. Reg. 187/19, s. 16. (4) When the attachments for a shaft hoisting rope are first installed, or re-installed after disassembling, the following measures and procedures shall be taken before the hoist is put to use: 1.  Two test trips of the conveyance or counterweight through the working part of the shaft, while the conveyance or counterweight is carrying normal load shall be performed. 2.  An examination of the attachments upon the completion of the two test trips shall be made. 3.  Any necessary adjustments shall be made. 4.  A record of any adjustments, examinations and test trips shall be made in the Hoisting Machinery Record Book by the person or persons making the adjustments, examinations and test trips. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 229 (4). (5) Where shaft rope attachments are made using rope clips, the number of clips to be used and their torque shall be in accordance with good engineering standards. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 229 (5). (6) A socket attachment used between a shaft conveyance or counterweight and a shaft rope shall be, (a)  designed to be suitable for mine hoisting; (b)  installed by a person who, (i)  is competent in the installation of the type of socket being used, and (ii)  complies with the manufacturer’s current installation standard; and (c)  if it is used for hoisting ropes, made with a socket long enough to ensure that the embedded length of rope in the socket is greater than seven times the rope diameter. O. Reg. 486/99, s. 14; O. Reg. 84/07, s. 16. (7) Each component of an attachment between a shaft conveyance or counterweight and a shaft rope, except for a rope clip, shall be designed to ensure that when in service and carrying the rated load, the component is capable of withstanding at least four times the maximum allowable design stresses without permanent distortion. O. Reg. 486/99, s. 14. (8) For the purpose of subsection (7), the maximum allowable design stresses are those established by good engineering practice and shall take into account the effects of, (a)  the weight of the conveyance or counterweight; (b)  the rated load; (c)  any impact load; (d)  any dynamic load; (e)  stress concentration factors; (f)  corrosion; (g)  metal fatigue; and (h)  dissimilar materials. O. Reg. 486/99, s. 14. (9) The rope attachments, other than rope clips, installed after October 7, 1999 shall be identified and load rated by the manufacturer or an engineer. O. Reg. 486/99, s. 14; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 16.
230. (1) A certificate shall be obtained for each shaft conveyance or counterweight showing its, (a)  rated load, as certified by an engineer; and (b)  serial number, date of manufacture and the name of the manufacturer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (1); O. Reg. 373/22, s. 17. (2) Each shaft conveyance and counterweight shall be examined and inspected at least once in every five years of use by a competent person and a record of such examination and inspection shall be kept available for inspection. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (2). (3) All parts of a shaft conveyance or counterweight when in service and carrying the rated load shall be capable of withstanding at least four times the maximum allowable design stresses without permanent distortion. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (3). (4) The maximum allowable design stresses shall be those established by good engineering practice and include the effects of, (a)  the weight of the conveyance or counterweight; (b)  the rated load; (c)  any impact load; (d)  any dynamic load; (e)  stress concentration factors; (f)  corrosion; (g)  metal fatigue; and (h)  dissimilar materials. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (4). (5) Where a worker performs work from the top of a shaft conveyance or counterweight, there shall be provided for the worker, (a)  a safe footing; and (b)  overhead protection, except when changing shaft guides. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (5). (6) Devices shall be provided in a shaft conveyance by which any equipment or supplies within the conveyance may be safely secured. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 230 (6).
231. (1) This section applies when a suspended or movable work platform that is not a shaft conveyance is used to transport or support a worker who is performing work in a shaft or in a raise. O. Reg. 68/96, s. 5. (1.1) The work platform shall be designed by an engineer in accordance with good engineering practices and shall be built in accordance with the design. O. Reg. 68/96, s. 5; O. Reg. 373/22, s. 18. (2) Before the initial use of a work platform, the employer shall give notice to the joint health and safety committee or to the health and safety representative, if any. O. Reg. 236/99, s. 8.
233. (1) A system for communicating by voice shall be installed and maintained at an underground mine.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 233 (1). (2) The communication system required by subsection (1) shall permit communication between persons at, (a)  the collar of the shaft, including the collar of an internal shaft; (b)  the landing stations in use in a shaft; (c)  the hoist room for the shaft including the hoist room for an internal shaft; (d)  an underground refuge station; and (e)  an attended place on surface.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 233 (2).
234. Where a call system is installed for a cage, the call system shall, (a)  not be operated in excess of 150 volts; and (b)  be arranged so that the call signals are inaudible to the hoist operator.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 234.
235. (1) A signalling system shall be installed at an underground mine by which signals may be exchanged between the tender of a shaft conveyance and the hoist operator for the purpose of controlling the hoist.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 235 (1). (2) The system prescribed in subsection (1) shall, (a)  not be operated in excess of 150 volts; (b)  be supplied with power from a transformer which supplies no other load; (c)  where the primary voltage of the transformer exceeds 750 volts, (i)  have one conductor of the power supply grounded, or (ii)  have the conductors ungrounded if, (A)  an isolating transformer with a 1 to 1 ratio supplies the power for the signal, and (B)  the circuit has a device to indicate a ground fault; (d)  have the non-current carrying metal parts of the signalling unit grounded unless the unit is mounted at least 2.4 metres above the floor; (e)  except as prescribed in subsection (3), be capable of providing signals that are, (i)  audible and clear, (ii)  separate for each shaft compartment, and (iii)  distinctive in sound for each compartment; (f)  be arranged so that the hoist operator can return a signal to the worker signalling; and (g)  be installed at every working level, landing deck and any other necessary shaft location.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 235 (2). (3) The system shall be capable of providing a signal that is both audible and visible when installed on a multi-deck sinking stage.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 235 (3). (4) Signalling systems using radio frequencies for transmitting signals shall comply with section 174.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 235 (4).
236. (1) A signal for hoist movement shall be given only, (a)  by an authorized worker; and (b)  when the shaft conveyance or counterweight is at the same location as the worker signalling, except during, (i)  shaft sinking and preliminary shaft development, or (ii)  maintenance work in a shaft or on a mine hoisting plant.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (1); O. Reg. 265/15, s. 13. (2) No hoist shall be moved on manual control unless, (a)  the signal prescribed under this section is given; (b)  the signal is returned by the hoist operator; and (c)  at least four seconds have elapsed after the executive signal has been given.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (2). (3) Signals shall be given in the following sequence: 1.  Cautionary. 2.  Destination. 3.  Executive.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (3). (4) The following basic code of signals to a hoist operator shall be used: Table Column 1   Instruction to Hoist Operator   Column 2   Signal Code 

  Stop immediately   1 signal 

  Where the shaft conveyance is stationary, hoist   1 signal 

  Lower   2 signals 

  Persons entering or leaving a shaft conveyance   3 signals 

  Caution — blasting to take place   4 signals 

  Release of shaft conveyance   5 signals 

  Danger   9 signals 

  Chairing   1 signal followed by 2 signals 

  Hoist slowly   3 signals, followed by 3 signals, followed by 1 signal 

  Lower slowly   3 signals, followed by 3 signals, followed by 2 signals R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (4); O. Reg. 61/18, s. 7. (5) In addition to the basic code of signals prescribed by subsection (4), the tender of a shaft conveyance shall comply with the Code of Standard Signals issued by the Ministry.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (5). (6) Where it is necessary for the operation of a shaft conveyance, the supervisor in charge of an underground mine may establish signals in addition to those prescribed by subsections (4) and (5).  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (6). (7) The basic code of signals and destination signals shall be posted in every hoistroom, working level and landing deck.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 236 (7).
238. (1) No person shall operate, or be permitted to operate, a hoist, unless that person, (a)  is in possession of a subsisting hoist operator’s medical certificate; (b)  is over eighteen years of age; (c)  Revoked:  O. Reg. 60/94, s. 13. (d)  is a competent person or, in the case of a worker being trained to operate the hoist, is under the direct supervision of a competent person; and (e)  is physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of a hoist operator.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 238 (1); O. Reg. 60/94, s. 13. (2) A person operating a hoist shall, (a)  undergo a medical examination by a physician before commencing work as a hoist operator and every twelve months thereafter; and (b)  obtain a hoist operator’s medical certificate from the physician that, (i)  certifies that the person is physically fit to operate a hoist and is not subject to any infirmity of body or mind that may interfere with the duties of a hoist operator, (ii)  expires twelve months from its date, (iii)  is signed and dated by the physician, and (iv)  is kept available for inspection. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 238 (2); O. Reg. 187/19, s. 17 (1). (3), (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 187/19, s. 17 (2).
239. (1) A report shall be made by the hoist operator in the Hoist Operator’s Log Book for each shift performed by him or her of, (a)  the working condition of, (i)  the hoist brakes, clutches and clutch brake interlocks, (ii)  the depth indicator, (iii)  the signal system, (iv)  the hoist controls, (v)  the overwind and underwind devices, and (vi)  other devices which may affect safe hoist operation; (b)  any instructions given to him or her affecting hoist operations; (c)  any unusual circumstances in connection with the operation of the hoist; (d)  the results of any tests prescribed by this Regulation; (e)  any trial trips; (f)  any inadvertent stoppages; and (g)  his or her actual starting and finishing time.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 239 (1). (2) The hoist operator shall, (a)  review and countersign all entries in the Hoist Operator’s Log Book for the preceding two shifts; and (b)  sign in the Hoist Operator’s Log Book for his or her period of duty.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 239 (2). (3) A person issuing instructions to the hoist operator shall record and sign such instructions in the Hoist Operator’s Log Book.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 239 (3). (4) The supervisor in charge of a mine hoist shall review and countersign each working day the entries in the Hoist Operator’s Log Book for the preceding twenty-four hour work period.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 239 (4). (5) The Hoist Operator’s Log Book shall be kept in the hoistroom and available for inspection.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 239 (5).
240. (1) A hoist operator shall, (a)  at least once during his or her shift, in accordance with subsection (2), (i)  test for the satisfactory working conditions and holding capacity of the hoist brakes, and (ii)  test the holding capacity of any friction clutch; (b)  at least once in twenty-four hours of use of a hoist, test the overwind and underwind protective devices by operating the hoist into them; (c)  make a trial trip of a shaft conveyance, (i)  through the working part of a shaft if hoisting has been stopped for a period exceeding two hours and the hoist operator has reason to believe that an event may have occurred to cause damage or obstruction to the free and normal movement of the conveyances in the shaft, and (ii)  below any part of a shaft that has been under repair, after the repairs have been completed; (d)  remain at the hoist controls when the hoist is in motion under manual control; (e)  except when the hoist is on automatic control due to a temporary absence of the operator from the hoist controls, set the brakes and controls so that at least two separate and distinct actions are required to put the hoist in motion; (f)  not be in voice communication when the hoist is in motion and under his or her manual control, except during an emergency or during maintenance and examination; (g)  not operate the hoist to transport any person unless at least two brakes can be applied to stop the hoist drum; (h)  not lower persons on an unclutched drum; (i)  when heavy loads or irregularly shaped loads are on or under the shaft conveyance, operate the hoist with caution; (j)  complete the hoist movement required by an executive signal after the hoist movement is begun unless there is a signal to stop or an emergency signal; and (k)  upon receiving three signals, remain at the hoist controls unless advised orally by the person in charge of the conveyance that hoist movement will not be required.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 240; O. Reg. 584/91, s. 6; O. Reg. 31/04, s. 15 (1); O. Reg. 34/14, s.15. (2) The following applies with respect to the tests required by clause (1) (a): 1.  The tests shall be conducted in accordance with a procedure established for the hoist. 2.  The hoist operator shall conduct the tests immediately before the hoist is used to move a shaft conveyance that is transporting persons. 3.  If the tests have been conducted under paragraph 2 during a shift, it is not necessary to conduct them again during the same shift.  O. Reg. 31/04, s. 15 (2).
241. No person shall, (a)  operate or interfere with devices or controls for operating a hoist unless authorized; (b)  speak to the hoist operator while he or she is operating the hoist on manual control, except in an emergency or when the hoist is being repaired, maintained or adjusted; (c)  be on a cage while it is being placed onto or removed from chairs; (d)  be in, on or under a shaft conveyance or counterweight which is supported by an unclutched drum unless the conveyance or counterweight is secured in position or unless permitted by subsection 237 (19); (e)  leave a shaft conveyance that has inadvertently stopped at a point other than a shaft station, except upon instruction from an authorized person outside the conveyance; (f)  put to use any chairs for landing a cage, unless, (i)  a signal for chairing has been made and returned, or (ii)  special arrangements have been made to operate a cage with a car, in balance, from that location; (g)  permit the normal operation of a mine hoist if an object which may be a hazard to the operation of a shaft conveyance or counterweight has fallen down a mine shaft until, (i)  a shaft inspection or a trial trip through the affected part has been made, (ii)  any obstructions have been removed, and (iii)  any damage affecting safe operation has been repaired.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 241; O. Reg. 34/14, s. 16.
242. (1) The hoist operator shall be instructed in the procedures to follow in operating the hoist where there is, (a)  an intermediate shaft obstruction; (b)  an emergency; and (c)  an inadvertent hoist stoppage, and shall be instructed in the procedures for operating any safety devices for people.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (1). (2) A notice shall be posted in the hoistroom warning that no person shall speak to the hoist operator while the hoist operator is operating the hoist on manual control, except in an emergency or when the hoist is being repaired, maintained or adjusted.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (2). (3) A hoist operator shall be available at a mine to manually operate an automatically controlled mine hoist when persons are underground.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (3). (4) A competent person or persons shall be designated to, (a)  give mine shaft signals; (b)  be in charge of a shaft conveyance; (c)  maintain discipline of persons riding in a shaft conveyance; (d)  enforce the load limits for the shaft conveyance; and (e)  notify the hoist operator of heavy loads or irregular shaped loads on or under the shaft conveyance.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (4). (5) Procedures shall be adopted for removing persons from a shaft conveyance which has stopped inadvertently at a place in a shaft other than a shaft station.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (5). (6) The person or persons designated to carry out the functions set out in subsection (4) shall be readily available to perform those functions.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 242 (6).
243. (1) When equipment or supplies are being transported in a shaft, they shall, (a)  when in a shaft conveyance, be loaded and secured in a manner to prevent shifting; (b)  when secured to a hoisting rope of the conveyance, be secured in a manner to prevent damage to the rope and permit the safety mechanisms of the conveyance to operate; and (c)  when transported below the shaft conveyance or crosshead, be suspended in a manner to prevent contact with shaft furnishings.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 243 (1). (2) The suspension system or arrangement used to transport equipment or supplies below the shaft conveyance or crosshead shall be capable of withstanding at least four times the maximum allowable design stresses without permanent distortion to any component of the system or arrangement and shall meet the requirements prescribed by subsection 230 (4).  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 243 (2).