197. (1) A power driven raise climber shall, (a)  have at least two independent means of braking, (i)  one of which shall be as close as practical to the final drive of the motor, (ii)  each capable of stopping and holding the climber with its maximum rated load, and (iii)  each arranged to permit independent testing; (b)  have the maximum load that it may carry as certified by its manufacturer, displayed on the climber or at the raise service position; (c)  be operated within the maximum load limit; (d)  except when the track on which it operates is being extended, have a stop block to prevent the climber being taken beyond the track; (e)  have an effective means for communication between the climber and the raise service position; and (f)  have an overspeed safety device that, (i)  will stop the climber and hold it in place if it begins to travel faster than its design speed, (ii)  is approved by the manufacturer of the climber, (iii)  is overhauled at least once every three years by the manufacturer or by another competent person, and (iv)  bears a suitable mark identifying the device’s serial number, the most recent date on which the device was overhauled and the name of the person who performed the overhaul.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (1); O. Reg. 60/94, s. 10; O. Reg. 84/07, s. 15. (2) A raise climber that is electrically powered shall, (a)  not be operated in excess of 750 volts; (b)  be protected by a ground fault system; (c)  have a visible break switch at the raise service area by which its power can be isolated; (d)  have a switch at the raise service area by which its power can be safely interrupted; and (e)  have a control switch on the climber by which power to its motor can be removed.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (2). (3) The electrical supply to a raise climber shall be disconnected while explosives and electric caps are being loaded into a position for blasting.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (3). (4) A means by which workers can be reached and removed from a raise climber shall be available for use.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (4). (5) Devices that may affect the safe operation of a raise climber shall be examined by a competent person, (a)  before the raise climber is first used at the raise and daily thereafter when in use; and (b)  during every major overhaul of the raise climber.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (5). (6) A major overhaul shall be performed on a raise climber at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer of the climber or a competent person, whichever is the more frequent.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (6). (7) A raise climber being used at a raise shall be cleaned thoroughly weekly.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (7). (8) The brakes and controls of the raise climber shall be tested prior to first being used during a workshift.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (8). (9) The main shafting of the drive train of a raise climber shall be subjected to the appropriate non-destructive test or tests to determine if it is in sound condition, (a)  before the raise climber is first put into service; and (b)  during every major overhaul of the raise climber and not less frequently than once for every 4,000 hours of use.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (9); O. Reg. 174/01, s. 6; O. Reg. 187/19, s. 13. (10) A log book shall be kept for each raise climber and the log book shall contain, (a)  a record of the dates the examinations prescribed in subsections (5) and (9) are performed; (b)  a record of the findings during the examinations referred to in clause (a); (c)  a record of any repairs and modifications, and the signature of the person performing such examinations, repairs and modifications; and (d)  the signature of the supervisor authorizing the repairs and modifications referred to in clause (c).  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 197 (10). (11) The owner shall give written notice to the joint health and safety committee or a health and safety representative, if any, of a proposed raise climber installation.  O. Reg. 272/97, s. 35. (12) A raise climber shall be, (a)  designed, maintained and operated in accordance with good engineering practice; and (b)  built and installed in accordance with the design.  O. Reg. 272/97, s. 35; O. Reg. 236/99, s. 7 (1). (13) The employer of workers operating the raise climber shall ensure that a notice showing the maximum number of persons or load weight is posted on or near the raise climber and that the number or weight is not exceeded.  O. Reg. 272/97, s. 35; O. Reg. 236/99, s. 7 (2). (14) Revoked:  O. Reg. 236/99, s. 7 (3).