Safety features of winding apparatus
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38. The mine operator must 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.