Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 2650. Overhead crane equipment
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Overhead cranes with operator cabs shall be provided with:
1. Bumpers at each end of each rail;
2. Automatic switches to halt uptravel of the blocks before they strike the hoist;
3. Effective audible warning signals within easy reach of the operator; and
4. A means to lock out the disconnect switch.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 13.14, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.