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The Miscellaneous Mines Order 1956

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Brakes etc

8.—(1) Where mechanically operated winding apparatus or mechanically operated rope haulage apparatus is used for carrying persons through a shaft, staple-pit or unwalkable outlet, there shall be provided one or more brakes on the drum or drum shaft (or if there is more than one drum on each drum or drum shaft) being brakes which will hold the drum stationary when the maximum torque in a downward direction is applied thereto by the engine and a fully loaded cage or carriage:

Provided that an inspector may by notice served on the manager of the mine exempt an engine from the requirements of this paragraph.

(2) Where such apparatus is so used there shall be provided a suitable indicator (not being merely a mark on the rope or drum) showing the position of each cage or carriage in the shaft, staple-pit or outlet. That indicator shall be so placed as to be seen easily by the person operating the engine.

(3) Where such apparatus is so used there shall be provided on the drum such flanges or horns and, if the drum is conical, such other devices as will prevent the rope from slipping off.

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