The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 No. 427

PART 3 N.I. CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS

Shafts, outlets and winding N.I.

Safety features of winding apparatus N.I.

38.  The mine operator shall ensure that winding apparatus is suitable and has effective means—

(a) to control the speed and distance of travel of the conveyance or counterweight;

(b) to stop and hold the conveyance or counterweight in a safe manner, in the event of an overwind; and

(c) to monitor the position and movement of every conveyance in a shaft.

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 38 in operation at 1.2.2017, see reg. 1(2)