1973 MINES REGULATION (AMENDMENT) O'AP. 131 (Second …

1973 (Second Seuion)

MINES REGULATION (AMENDMENT) O'AP. 131

CHAPTER 131

An Act to Amend the Mines Regulation Act

[Assented to 7th Ncemb^r, 1973.]

HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:

Amends s. 2.

Section 2 of the Mi es Regulation Act, being chapter 25 of the Statutes of British Columbia, 1967, is amended (a) by repealing the definition of "Inspector" and substituting the

following: "Inspector" means a person appointed to be an Inspector of Mines, and

includes an Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental Control, or Reclamation Inspector;

(b) by inserting, after the definition of "Inspector", the following definition:

"local union" means the trade-union certified under the Labour Code of British Columbia Act as the bargaining agent for the employees or a unit of employees at a mine;

(c) in the defii'ition of "mi;i':'\ by inserting, before the word "mining" in the second line, the word "prospecting,"; and

(d) by inserting, after the definition of "suitable", the following definition: "working-place" means a portion of the underground workings of a mine in

which ore or waste is first broken and removed, and includes such other working-place as may be designated by the Chief Inspector.

Amends s. 4.

2. Subsection (1) of section 4 is amended by adding, after clause (d), the following as clause (e)-

(e) inspectors of reclamation who shall be known as "Reclamation Inspectors".

Amends s. 5.

Subsection (1) of section 5 is amended (a) by inserting, after the word "any" in the second line, the words

"unusual or dangerous occurrence, and any"; and (b) by striking out the word "may" in the third line, and substituting the

word "shall".

Repeals subheading

4. The Act is further amended by striking out the subheading "Powers and Duties of Inspectors" following section 5.

Amends s. 6.

Subsection (1) of section 6 is amended by inserting, after the word "jurisdiction" in the first line, the words "once a month or".

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idem. 6. Subsection (3) of section 6 is amended by adding, at the end. the words "and the local union or safety committee."

Idem.

Liability of Inspector.

7. Section 6 is further amended by adding, after subsection (3), the following as subsection (4):

(4) No action or, other proceedii-g for damages lies against an Inspector for any act or omission done or omitted to be done by him in good faith in the execution or intended execution of any power or duty under this Act.

Amends s. 7.

Subsection (1) of section 7 is amended by inserting, ifter the word "mine" in the seventh line, the words "and to the local union or safety committee".

Amends s. 8.

Subsection (4) of section 8 is amended by striking out the words "and to the Inspector" in the second line, and substituting the words " , to the inspector, and to the local union or safety committee".

idem. 10. Subsection (6) of section 8 is repealed and the following is substituted" (6) An Inspector, any person authorized to act by him on his behalf, a

representative of mine management, and a representative of the local union or safety committee are entitled to be present and to examine or cross-examine any witness at any inquest held concerning a death caused by an accident in or about a mine.

Amends s .9 .

Amends s 10.

11. Section 9 is amended (a) in clause (a), by inserting, after the word "skip", the word "elevator,"; (b) in clause (g), by striking out tne word "or"; (c) by inserting, after clause fg), the following as clause (h)

(h) vehicles out of contro', or; (d) by ;elettering the former clause (h) as clause (1); and (e) by inserting, after the word "Inspector," in the twelfth line, the words

"Chief Inspector, and the local union or safety committee,".

12. Subsection (1) of section 10 is repealed and the following is substituted: (1) At least one week prior to the commencement of work on, in, or

about a mine or at any time that a person is employed on, in, or about a mine either underground or on the surface, the owner, agent, or manager shall give notice thereof to the Inspector; and, when work ceases, the owner, agent, or manager shall at least one week prior to the cessation give notice thereof to the Inspector.

Amends s. 11.

13. Section 11 is amended (a) in subsection (1), by striking out the word "surface" where it appears

m the first and in the fourth lines;

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Amends s. 14.

(b) in subsection (2), by striking out the words "surface mine, or, where production from a surface mine is in progress on the coming into force of this Act, within six months thereafter," in the second and third lines, and substituting the word "mine,";

(c) in subsection (5), by striking out the word "surface" in the third last line;

(d) in subsection (7), by striking out the word "surface" in the second iast line;

(e) in subsection (9), by striking out the word "surface" in the first line; (0 in subsection (14), by striking out the word "surface" in the second

line, and (g) by adding, after subsection (17), the following as subsection (18):

(18) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Chief Inspector has and may exercise power and authority under this section in respect of all mines in the exp!orai;on stage where the employment of mechanical equipment is likely to disturb the surface of the land in clearing, stripping, trenching, or such other operations as the Chief Inspector may consider likely to cause significant disturbance of the surface of the land, and he may approve programmes for reclamation and conservation of the land surface and issue permits required under this section, subject to such terms and conditions as he may prescribe.

14. Subsection (2) of section 14 is amended (a) by striking out the words "When required" in the first line, and

substituting the words "Unless exempted"; and (b) by striking out all the words after the word "be" in the fourth line, and

substituting the following as clauses (a), (b), and (c): (a) posted in a conspicuous place accessible to all persons working

underground in a mine; (b) filed with the Inspector; and (c) given to the president of the local union or safety committee

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Amends s. 17.

15. Section 17 is amended (a) in clause (a) of subsection (1), by inserting, after the word "is"

wherever it appears in the fourth and in the fifth lines, ttie words "or has been";

(b) by repealing clause (c) of subsection (1); (c) in subsection (3), by striking out the last sentence; and

(d) by adding, after subsection (4), the following as subsection (5): (5) No person shall be employed in a mine unless the manager or

authorized representative has assured himself that the peison is either under the close personal supervision of an authorized person, or has been adequately trained in the job to which he is assigned.

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Amends a. 19.

Amends s. 20.

!6. Section 18 is amended (a) in subsection (2), by striking out the words "or at such greater interval

as the Chief Inspector may direct" *n the third and fourth lines, and substituting the words "unless so exempted by the Chief Inspector";

(b) by inserting, after subsection (2), the following as subsection (2a): (2a) Each person so examined shall, on request, be entitled to a statement

of his physical condition as determined by the examination.; and (c) in subsection (3), by striking out the word "two" in the eighth line, and

substituting the word "four".

17. Subsection (3) of section 19 is amended (a) by repealing clause (b) and substituting the following:

(b) where urgent work is essential to the continuance of the ordinary working of the mine; but only on an occasional basis and not, in any case, for a longer period than sixteen hours in any twenty-four hour period; and

(b) by repealing clause (d).

18. Section 20 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following:

(1) The persons employed at a mine, where more than twenty persons are employed, shall from time to time appoint one or more of their number as a safety committee which shall, at least once a month, inspect as many active locations in the mine and plant as the committee sees fit.; (b) by repealing subsection (5) and substituting the following

(5) The report or a copy thereof shall be filed with the owner, agent, or manager, in the office of the Chief Inspector, in the office of the Inspector, and with the local union.; and (c) by repealing subsection (2) and renumbering subsections (3), (4), and

(5) as subsections (2), (3), and (4).

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Amends s. 21.

19. Section 21 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (lb) and substituting the following:

(lb) Every supervisor shall, when lequired b> the Chief Inspector, obtain a shiftboss certificate.; (b) by repealing clause (c) of subsection (3) and substituting the following-

(c) is the holder of mine-rescue, first-aid, and blasting certificates as required by the Board;

(c) in subsection (5), by striking out the final sentence; and (d) by adding, after subsection (6), the following as subsection <7):

(7) The Board shall determine the duration of, or the validity of, a shiftboss certificate.



Amends s. 22.

20. Subsection (4) of section 22 is amended by inserting, after the word "work" in the fifth line, the words "he performs or".

Amends s. 23.

21. Section 23 is amended by striking 0'it all italicized subheadings throughout the General Rules.

idem. 22. Section 23 is further amended by striking out the first six lines thereof, and substituting the following words:

The following General Rules apply to and sn^ll be observed and posted up at every mine in the Province, but, where the Chief Inspector receives a written application from the ov-ner or manager of a mine, or from a safety committee or president of the local union requesting the suspension or variation of the operation of a Rule, the Chief Inspector, upon being satisfied that it is advisable to do so, may suspend or vary the operation of the Rule accordingly, and he shall notify each person or committee of his decision: .

Idem. 23. Section 23 is further amended as follows:

Amends Rule 2.

(1) Subrule (f) of Rule 2 is amended by inserting, after the word "signs" in the first line, the words "and current mine plans showing ventilation and auxiliary exits and".

Amends Rule 4.

(2) Paragraph (iii) of subrule (a) of Rule 4 is amended by inserting, after the word "from" in the first line, the words "inside and".

Re-enacts Rule 6. Illumination of workings.

(3) Rule 6 is repealed and the following is substituted:

RULE 6. Adequate stationary lights shall be provided and used for illumination at all headframes, portal-houses, shaft-houses, main vehicle dumping points, plant entrances, and s h other areas as may be designated by the Inspector.

Re-enacts Rule 11. Drinking water and lunchroom.


RULE II. (a) A sufficient quantity of drinking water complying with drinking water standards established by the Department of Health shall be provided, with sanitary appliances for drinking, at both the surface and underground.

(b) Where ten or more persons are employed in a building or group of buildings on the surface or in a general work area underground, a suitable lunchroom shall be provided and kept clean and dry at all times while in use.

Amends Rule 12.

(5) Clause (a) of Rule 12 is amended by striking out the word "twenty-five" in the third line, and substituting the word "twenty".

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Idem. (6) Clause (b) of Rule 12 is amended by striking out the word "fifty" in the second Line, and substituting the word "twenty-five".

Amend* Rule 13.

(7) Subrule va) of Rule 13 is repealed and the following is substituted: (a) All latrines shall be of the water-flushing type or of a sanitary design

approved by the Inspector; and shall be (i) kept clean and disinfected regularly; and (ii) reasonably accessible with reference to the number of men

employed.

Re-enacts Rule 20.

(8) Rule 20 is repealed and the following is substituted: RULE 20. Only explosives acceptable to the Chief Inspector shall be used

at or in a mine.

Amends Rule 44.

(9) Subrule (a) of Rule 44 is amended by striking out the words "and fuse" in the first line.

Idem. (10) Subrule (c) of Rule 44 is amended by striking out the words "or fuse" wherever they appear in the first and in the third lines.

Idem. (11) Subrule (c) of Rule 44 is further amended by inserting, after the word "explosives" in the third line, the words "or the holder of the mineral rights on which the explosives are located".

Amends Rule 45.

(12) Paragraph (ii) of subrule (a) of Rule 45 is amended by striking out the words "an officer in charge of the mine" in the second and third lines, and substituting tne words "his shiftboss".

Idem. (13) Subrule (b) of Rule 45 is amended by striking out the words "officer in charge" in the first line, and substituting the word "manager".

Amends Rule 67.

(14) Subrule (c) of Rule 67 is repealed and the following is substituted: (c) Where more than one shot is to be fired by other than remote ignition

methods, the blaster shall be accompanied by one or more workmen.

Amends Rule 6«.

(15) Subrule (c) of Rule 68 is amended by striking out the v/ords "diamond-diil! or blast-hole" in the first line, and substituting the word "long-hole".

Amend» Rule 75.

(16) Subrule (b) of Rule 75 is repealed and the following is substituted: (b) An authorized person shall be appointed who shall notify underground

workmen of an electrical storm.



Amends Rule 83. Precautions when intersecting drill holes.

Anr.ends Rule 83.

Amends Rule 84.

(17) Subrule (a) of Rule 83 is repealed and the following is substituted:

(a) All drill holes over twenty feet long, except those used for blasting, shall be plotted on all working plans and sections.

(18) Subrule (b) of Rule 83 is amended by striking out the words "diamond-drill hole" in the first and second lines, and substituting the words "drill hole over twenty feet long".

(19) Clause (a) of Rule 84 is repealed and the following is substituted: (a) the explosive is of a type and of characteristics acceptable to the

Chief Inspector; and.

Amends Rule 88.

Dust-suppression on surface drilling.

(20) Rule 88 is amended by adding, after subrule (d), the following as subrule (e):

(e) At every drilling site and other dusty place on the surface, suitable dust-suppressing practices or devices shall be used.

Amends Rule 89.

(21) Rule 89 is amended by adding, at the end, the words " , and, where a workman has reasonable grounds for believing this has not been achieved, he may request that the shiftboss take an instrument test and the results of the test shall be shown to the workman."

Amends Rule 93.

(22) Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (i) of subrule (b) of Rule 93 is amended by inserting, after the word "recorded" in the first line, the words "at least".

Idem. (23) Subparagraph (A) of paragraph (iii) of subrule (b) of Rule 93 is repealed and the following is substituted:

(iii) (A) The exhaust gases shall, before being passed through any conditioning device, be sampled at leas' "vice per week for carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and such other gases as the Inspector so directs, and the results recorded, and tests for similar gases shall be conducted at the operator's seat and in the general body of the air where the engine is operating, at least once each day and the results recorded.

Idem. (24) Subrule (b) of Rule 93 is further amended by inserting, after paragraph (iv), the following as paragraph (v):

(v) No diesel engine shall be operated underground unless the fuel injector pump and governor have been adjusted and sealed by the manufacturer or a recognized fuel injection specialist to deliver the correct quantity of fuel as shown on the permit issued by the Chief Inspector under subrule (a) of this Rule, and, where d fuel injector pump does not have the seais intact, the engine shall not be used.

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Idem. (25) Rule 93 is further amended by adding, afier subrule (c), the following assubrule (d):

(d) All information required to be recorded under this Rule shall be available for inspection by any person working in the general area that may be affected by the operation of a diesel engine.

Amends Rule 94.

(26) Subrule (3) of Rule 94 is repealed and the following is substituted (3) (a) Every person working at a mine shall, at the expense of the owner

agent, or manager, be given audiometric tests for hearing acuity (i) on commencing his employment underground or at locations on

• he surface that are subject to high noise levels; (ii) annually, if he is generally exposed to high noise levels; and (iii) at any other time required by the Chief Inspector,

(b) The manager shall, upon request, forward a copy of the audiometric tests to each person tested and to the Chief Inspector.

Amends Rule 102.

Belt-slip protection.

(27) Rule 102 is amended by adding, aftei subrule (b), the following as subrule (c):

(c) Every conveyor belt operated underground shall be provided with a belt-slip protection device that will stop the drive motor in the event of a belt blockage or slippage.

Amends Rule 103.

(28) Subrule (b) of Rule 103 is amended by inserting, after the word "ber

in the first line, the words "of fire-resistant construction and".

Amends Rule 110.

(29) Subrule (b) of Rule 110 is repealed.

Amends Rule 111

Hydraulic fluids.

(30) Rule 111 is amended by relettering the Rule as subrule (a); and by adding, after subrule (a) as relettered, the following as subrule (b)

(b) After the first day of January, 1975, all hydraulic fluids used in equipment operating underground shall be of a fire-resistant type acceptable to the Chief Inspector.

Amends Rule 112

(31) Rule 112 is amended by adding, at the end, the words "and only where they are equipped with automatic fire suppression equipment."

Amends Rule 116.

Respiratory protection for hoistman.

(32) Rule 116 is amended by adding, after subrule (c), the following as subrule (d):

(d) There shall be provided and maintained in every underground hoistroom suitable respiratory protective equipment for the hoistman, and every hoistman shall be adequately trained in its use.

Amends Rule 118

(33) Subrule (b) of Rule 118 is amended by adding, after paiagraph (m), the following as paragraph (iv)-

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(iv) "hoisting-rope" or "tail-rope" means a steel wire rope manufactured in accordance with the most recent standard of the Canadian Standards Association in respect of steel wire rope for mine hoisting and haulage purposes, or any equivalent standard acceptable to the Chief Inspector.

Amend» Rule 146.

(34) Subrule (a) of Rule 146 is amended by inserting, after the word "hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "and tail-rope".

Amenda Rule 148.

(35) Subrule (a) of Rule 148 is amended by inserting, after the word 'hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "or tail-rope".

Amend» Rule 160.

(36) Subrule (a) ot Rule 160 is amended by inserting, after the word 'hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "or tail-rope".

Idem. (37) Subrule (b) of Rule 160 is amended by inserting, after the word "hoisting-rope" in the fourth line, the words "or tail-rope".

Idem. (38) Subrule (c) of Rule 160 is amended by inserting, after the word 'hoisting-rope" in the second line, the words "or tail-rope".

Idem. (39) Subrule (e) of Rule 160 is amended by inserting, after the word "hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "or tail-rope".

Amend» Rule 163.

(40) Rule 163 is amended by inserting, after the word "hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "or tail-rope".

Amends Rule 164.

(41) Subrule (b> of Rule 164 is amended by inserting, after the word 'Hoisting-ropes" in the first line, the words "and tail-ropes".

Amends Rule 165.

(42) Rule 165 is amended by inserting, after the word "hoisting-rope" in the first line, the words "and tail-rope".

Amendi Rule 172.

(43) Paragraph (ii) of subrule (a) of Rule 172 is amended by inserting, before the word "Inspector" in the third line, the word "Chief.

Re-enacts Rule 174. Non-destructive tests — hoisting equipment.


RULE 174. In addition to the provisions of Rule 164, any part of a hoist and hoisting equipment, the failure of wliich could endanger persons, shall be subjected to a suitable non-destructive test annually, or at the direction of the Inspector, and a oopy of the test results shall be forwarded to the Inspectoi and Chief Inspector.

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Amends Rule 186.

(45) Clause (a) of Rule 186 is amended by striking out the word •'superficially" in the first line, and substituting •He word "visually"; and by inserting, after the word "hoisting-ropes" in the second line, the words "and tail-ropes".

Re-enacts Rule 189. Testing of safety catches.


RULE 189. The following subrules shall apply to safety catches fitted to any shaft conveyance used for the transport of persons:

(a) Before any new or modified shaft conveyance is used for the transport of persons, a "free fall" test, as defined in subrule (e) of this Rule, shall be conducted, and the results of the tests shall be forwarded to the Chief Inspector before the conveyance is put into service.

(b) At least once in each calendar month, at intervals not exceeding forty-five days, the safety catches shall be subjected to a "quick release" test, as defined in subrule (e), with the conveyance empty.

(c) At least once in each year and at such other times as may be required by the inspector, the safety catches shall be subjected to a "quick release" test, as defined in subrule (e), with the conveyance carrying a load equal to the maximum allowable man load for that conveyance.

(d) If the safety catches being tested are not satisfactory, the shaft conveyance shall not be used further for transporting persons, until the safety catches have been repaired and proved to be satisfactory.

(e) For the purposes of this Rule, (i) a "free fall" test shall consist of a sudden release of the shaft

conveyance in some suitable manner, under maximum loading conditions for persons, so that the safety catches, if in proper working condition, grip the guides as the conveyance is descending at maximum speed;

(ii) a "quick release" test shall consist of a sudden release of the shaft conveyance from a stationary position, so that the safety catches, if in proper working condition, grip the guides.

Amends Rule 204.

(47) Clause (d) of Rule 204 is amended by adding, after the word "person" in the third line, the words "trained and"; relettering the Rule as subrule (a); and relettering clauses (a) to (e) as paragraphs (i) to (v).

Idem. (48) Rule 204 is further amended by adding, after subrule (a) as re lettered, the following as subrule (b):

(b) At any time that men are underground in an area of the mine served by a shaft hoist, the person authorized to act customarily as cage-tender or skip-tender shall, if not riding in the cage, be available within the sound of the shaft signals at all times.

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Amends Rule 220.

(49) Rule 220 is amended by adding, after subrule (e), the following as subrules (0 and (g):

(0 The operator's seat in every self-propelled mobile vehicle shall be so located that the operator's visibility enables him to safely and efficiently operate the vehicle.

(g) Every locomotive shall be equipped with suitable fire-extinguishers which shall be maintained in serviceable condition.

Re-enacts . .ule 222. Control levers, dead-man switches.


RULE 222. Every storage-battery and trolley locomotive shall be equipped with a dead-man control switch and with a control lever so installed that the lever cannot be removed when the power is on.

Amends Rule 227.

(51) Subrule (c) of Rule 227 is amended by adding, at the end, the woids " , except for raises being driven."

Re-enacts Rule 229. Wire-rope ladders.


RULE 229. Except during shaft-sinking, wire-rope ladders shall not be used, or allowed to be used, for climbing purposes in a mine, and under no circumstances shall wire-rope ladders having frayed or broken wires be used.

Amends Rule 239.

(53) Rule 239 is amended by adding, at the end, the words " , and, where it is necessary for workmen to wear corrective lenses, they shall be made of safety glass or otherwise suitably protected."

Amends Rule 241.

(54) Rule 241 is amended by relettering the current Rule as subrule (a); and by adding, after the word "clothing" in the third line, the words " , dangling neckwear, bracelets, or similar articles."

Idem. (55) Rule 241 is further amended by adding, after subrule (a) as relettered, the following as subrule (b):

(b) Under circumstances referred to in subrule (a), cranial and facial hair shall be complete!/ confined or cut short.

Amends Rule 243.

(56) Rule 243 is amended by relettering subrule (a) as S'jbrule (a) (l); and by relettering subrule (b) as paragraph (li).

Idem. (57) Rule 243 is further amended by adding, after subrule (a), the following as subrule (b):

(b) (i) No person shall tamper with any safety equipment. (ii) Safety equipment shall be maintained at all times in good working-

order.

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Amend* Rule 243.

(58) Subrule (a) of Rule 248 is amended by striking out the word 'fifty-seven" in the second line, and substituting the word "fifty".

Idem. (59) Subrule (b) of Rule 248 is repealed and the following is substituted: (b) All raises with dips exceeding fifty degrees shall be timbered to within

forty feet of the face as they are being driven.

Amends Rule 249.

(60) ?aragraph (ii) of subrule (b) of Rule 249 is amended by striking out the word "or" in the second line, and substituting the word "and".

Idem.

Hang-up in transfer-raises or draw-holes.

(61) Paragraph (iii) of subrule (b) of Rule 249 is repealed and the following is substituted:

(iii) No person shall enter, or be permitted to enter, any chute or transfer-raise used for the passage of ore, rock, or other material by gravity, as, a means of travel or for the purpose of releasing a hang-up of the ore, rock, or material farther up the chute or transfer-raise, except after all other practical means of releasing the hang-up have been investigated and exhausted, and then only in compliance with subrule (c) of Rule 251.

Amends Rule 251 .

(62) °ubrule (a) of Rule 251 is amended by inserting, after the word "person" in the first line, the words "who is the holder of a shiftboss certificate".

Idem. (63) Subrule (b) of Rule 251 is repealed and the following is substituted" (b) At any time that a person is working underground in a place in which

he is not in frequent communication with, or within sight or sound of, some other person, the manager shall arrange that such person shall be visited at his work location by a person appointed for that purpose at least three times during the working-shift at intervals of not less than two hours between visits, or at such more frequent intervals as the nature and place of the person's employment dictate.

Idem. (64) Subrule (c) of Rule 251 is amended by inserting, after the word 'personally" in the first lin*, the words "and continually".

Idem. (65) Rule 251 is further amended by adding, after subrule (f), the following as subiule (g):

(g) Where a workman is able to demonstrate, on reasonable grounds, that a condition of unusual hazard exists at his work location, he shall not be subject to discipline by reason of refusing to work at that place.



Re-enacts Rule 264. Rendering pit faces and dumping areas safe.


RULE 254. (a) No person shall be permitted to work close to a face until the face has been scaled or examined and declared safe by the shiftboss or foreman, who shall record the details of such examination in the daily examination and report book referred to in subrule (e) of Rule 251.

(b) Prior to the reactivation of a dump area that has been inactive for a period of more than four hours, and thereafter at least once in each shift, the dump area shall be inspected by an authorized person and the details of such examination recorded in the daily examination and report book referred to in subrule (e) of Rule 251.

Amends Rule 261.

Support during repairs.

(67) Rule 261 is amended by relettering the Rule as subrule (a); and by adding, after subrule (a) as relettered, the following as subrules (b) and (c):

(b) Trucks with dump boxes shall be equipped with a permanently attached support, capable of securing and locking the box when in a raised position at any time that maintenance or inspection work is being done.

(c) No person shall work, or be in a position, underneath the raised box of any dump truck or underneath any bulldozer or scraper blade, loader bucket, or similar equipment, unless the box, blade, bucket, or other equipment is adequately secured independently of the normal operating controls.

Amends Rule 263.

(68) Subrule (c) of Rule 263 is amended by striking out the words "or chauffeur's licence" in the second line, and substituting the words "licence. Class 5, or such other certification as may be required by the Chief Inspector".

Idem. (69) Subrule (d) of Rule 263 is amended by inserting, after the word "used" in the fourth line, the words " , but shall be tagged,".

Idem.

Vehicle design specifications.

(70) Rule 263 is further amended by adding, aUT subrule (e), the following as subrule (f):

(f) Every truck or loader when newly put into service and having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight in excess of one hundred thousand pounds shall have

(i) a manufacturer's nameplate affixed to the inside of the cab in full view of the operator and the nameplate shall show (A) the vehicle seriai number; (B) the maximum rated load capacity; and (C) the maximum grade on which the vehicle may safely

opeiate; (ii) its braking system and steering system designs submitted to and

accepted by the Chief Inspectoi; and

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Amends Rule 264.

(iii) any modifications affecting the sieering, braking systems, or design to increase weight-carrying capacity approved by the manufacturer and accepted by the Chief Inspector.

(71) Rule 264 is amended by releitering the Rule as subrule (a); «lettering clauses (a) to (e) as paragraphs (i) to (v); and by adding, after paragraph (v) as relettered, the following as paragraph (vi):

(vi) unless the driving and road conditions are safe.

Idem.

Vehicle operating rules.

(72) Rule 264 is further amended by adding, after subrule (a) as relettered, the following as subrule (b):

(b) The owner, agent, or manager of every mine shall prepare a traffic control scheme for his operation and shall have it accepted by the Inspector, and the scheme shall show the maximum allowable speeds for the vehicles in use, rules for passing, "stop" and "yield" locations, priority rules for various vehicles, rules for night operation, maximum operating grades, emergency run-off protection, and such other information as may be required by the Inspector.

Amend» Rule 265.

(73) Subrule (a) of Rule 265 is amended by striking out the word "clauses" in the second line, and substituting the word "subrules"; and by striking out the words "and (d)" in the third line, and substituting the words "(d) and (e)".

Idem. (74) Subrule (d) of Rule 265 is amended by relettering it as subrule (e), and substituting the following as subrule (d):

(d) No vehicle fitted with hydraulically actuated service brakes shall be put into use for the first time unless the hydraulic system is split into two or more separate and independently operated circuits, each of which is capable of safely stopping and holding the vehicle under any operating condition of load, grade, and speed, and an alarm device is provided in the cab of the vehicle to warn the operator of a failure of any hydraulic circuit.

Idem. (75) Rule 265 is further amended by adding, afte* subrule (e) as relettered, the following as subrules (0 and (g):

(0 Every unit of power-driven mobile equipment fitted with a fluid drive tiansmission shall be provided with an interlocking system whereby the unit cannot be started ana put into motion unless the range transmission is returned through the neutral position.

(g) Clearly marked emergency run-off lanca, or effective impact barriers shall be provided at suitable locations on all roadways used for the transport of persons or for haulage purposes, in which the grade exceeds five per cent.



Re-enacts Rule 267. Vehicle fitments.


RULE 267. Every bus, truck, and, if required by the Inspector, any other vehicle shall

(a) carry a fully charged fire-extinguisher; carry wheel chocks to be used whenever necessary; be fitted with a windshield and windows of safety glass or an acceptable equivalent to be replaced if vision is obstructed; be fitted with defrosting and defogging devices, and, where practicable, windshield washers; b<» fitted with a firmly secured seat for the operator and each authorized passenger, to be maintained in soun^ shock absorbing condition; be fitted with safety seat belts; and be fitted with suitable clearance lights or reflectors.

(b) (c)

(d)

(e)

(0 (g)

Re-enacts Rule 271. Vehicle driver contact.


RULE 271. No vehicle, other than a vehicle used directly for production, shell be allowed into any operating open-pit at any time during the dav or night, unless it is carrying adequate means of indicating its presence to the operators of vehicles having restricted vision.

Re-enacts Rule 272.

Precautions when dumping.


RULE 272. (a) No material shall be dumped from any vehicle over a bank more than ten feet high unles"

(i) there is available an effective ridge of material, or an anchored dump block, to act ^ s a backstop; and

(ii) there is a dump supervisor who shall be responsible for signalling and truck-dumping procedures and for checking and reoorting the stability of the dump; but the inspector may exempt an operation from the requirement of this paragraph where (A) the hauiage truck capacity is less than forty ions; or (B) the tonnage being dumped is less than five hundred tonc •"

an eight-hour shift; or (C) the nature of the material being dumped does not require a

dump supervisor; but in no case shall dumping be done from ?n unsafe bank.

(b) Where a dump supervisor is employed at a dum>\ no person shall move or dump a truck at the dumps', unless and until he receives a directional ordei from the dump supervisor.

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Amends Rule 273.

Re-enacts Rule 277.

Roll-over protection.

(79) Rule i'73 is amended by relettering the Rule as subrule (a); and by adding, after subrule (a) as «lettered, the following as subrules (b) and (c):

(b) Every compressed gas cylinder containing fuel gas or any other gas at a pressure of more than five hundred pounds per square inch shall, when not in use,

(i) be stored in an upright position; (ii) be kept 'in an area free from flammable material and electrical

apparatus; (iii) be stored in an open, well ventilated area; (iv) be provided with an approved valve protection cap securely in

place; and (v) be adequately secured by chains or other acceptable means to

prevent it from being accidentally knocked over. (c) At any time that compressed gas cylinders are being transported, they

shall be secured on a special carrier, or container, designed for this purpose and, unless the carrier is of a type intended for safely moving gas cylinders and fittings in regular use, the cylinder shall be fitted with valve protection caps.


RULE 277. (a) Every loader, grader, scraper, tractor, and bulldozer shall, when newly put into service, be equipped with a roll-over protective structure that meets the requirements established by the appropriate practice recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers (S. A. E.), or such other requirements as may be acceptable to the Chief Inspector.

(b) The following information shall be permanently marked on the roll-over protective structure:

(i) The manufacturer's name and address: (ii) The model and serial number; and (iii) The make, model, and serial number of the machine for which

the roll-over protective structure is designed. (c) Lap seat belts of an approved type shall be installed in all mobile

equipment fitted with a roll-over protective structure and it shall be the duty of the operators of such equipment to wear the seat belts at all times.

Re-enacts Rule 278

(81) Rule 278 is repealed and the following is substituted: RULE 278. Every supervisor in the pit proper shall be the holder of mine

rescue, first-aid, and blasting certificates granted by the Board of Examiners under section 21 of this Act.

Amends Rule 279.

(82) Subrule (a) of Rule 279 is amended by striking out the word "provisions" in the first line, and substituting the words "General Rules".

Re-enacts Rule 283.


RULE 283. (a) Where constantly running machinery requires to be oiled, greased, or receive other attention while in motion, the machinery shall be so constructed that the oiling, greasing, or other work may be safely performed without removing any protective fence or guard.

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Amends Rule 289.

(b) Where it is necessary to remove guards or fences from machinery for inspection or maintenance purposes, the machinery shall be stopped and, if electrically-driven, locked out in accordance with Rule 314.

(84) Subrule (b) of Rule 289 is amended by striking out the word "walkways" wherever it appears in the first and in the second lines, and substituting, in each case, the word "footbridges".

Idem. (85) Rule 289 •"* further amended by adding, after subrule (b) the following as subrules (c), (d), and (e):

(c) Every conveyor-way shall be provided with a walkway or other acceptable access for maintenance and inspection purposes.

(d) Every accessible section of an electrically-driven conveyor shall be provided with a pull-cord to stop the conveyor in an emergency and the cords shall extend from head pulley to tail pulley, and all controls operated by the cords shall be of the manual reset type.

(e) Every head, tail, drive, and tension pulley of a conveyor shall be effectively guarded at their nip points, and such guards shall extend for a distance of at least three feet from the nip point.

Re-enactJ Rule 291. Training of crane operators.


RULE 291. (a) No person shall operate an overhead cab crane, a mobile truck crane, or a crawler crane, unless he is specially trained for such work and authorized to operate it by the manager.

(b) No person, other than the operator, shan be permitted to ride on an overhead crane or part thereof, or on any material carried by such ciane, except for inspection, maintenance, supervision, or instruction of a new operator.

(c) No person shall ride on loads, slings, hooks, work platforms, or similar equipment, unless specifically authorized by his supervisor, and such authorization shall not be granted for reasons of expediency or personal convenience, but only where it is necessary to the work process and at any time the provision of normal means of access or conveyance is impracticable.

Re-enacts Rule 292. Warning devices.

Re-enacts Rule 203. Warning by oncoming craneman.


RULE 292. Every overhead crane operated from a cab mounted on the crane shall be equipped with

(a) a bell, gong, horn, or whistle, which shall be sounded at such time as it may be necessary to give warning of the approach of the crane to places where persons are working or may pass; and

(b) suitable devices to prevent overwinding and overunning of limits.


RULE 293. (a) Where a c.jne is operated on consecutive shifts, the oncoming craneman shall give warning to and receive acknowledgement fiom the operating craneman before stepping on the crane.


Re-enacts Rule 294. Load charts.

(b) Before a crane operator vacates the crane cab, he shall leave the switches and controls in the "off position.


RULE 294. (a) A durable rating chart shall be securely fixed inside the operating cab of every mobile truck or crawler crane and the information provided on the chart shall include

(i) the serial number of the crane; (ii) the manufacturer's rated load for all permissible combinations of

boom length, operating radius, and direction of lift, and, in addition, alternate ratings covering the use of auxiliaiy components such as jibs, gantries, outriggers, and counterweights;

(iii) a notation indicating whether the rated load is based upon the stability of the crane or on the structural competence of its components;

(iv) the recommended sizes and types of ropes and reeving for the various crane loads and uses; and

(v) any precautionary or warning statement considered necessary by the manufacturer for the safe operation of the crane.

(b) No person shall raise or lower, or allow to be raised or lowered, by any mobile truck or crawler crane, a load that is in excess of the rated load, as shown on the load chart, for the operating conditions at that time.

(c) At any time that more than one mobile truck or crawler crane is used to raise or lower a single load, the safe working load for each crane shall be taken as not more than seventy-five per cent of the rated load, as shown on the load chart for the operating conditions of that crane, and a competent person shall be specially designated by the manager to plan and supervise all such lifts.

Re-enacts Rule 295 .

Booms.


RULE 295. (a) At any time that a boom or jib section of any mobile truck or crawler crane is designed, modified, or repaired, such work shall be done by or under the direct supervision of the manufacturer or his representative, or by a professional engineer competent and experienced in this type of work, and, in every case, a certificate shall be obtained either confirming the original load ratings as shown on the load chart for the crane, or listing any reduced load ratings considered necessary.

(b) Every mobile truck or crawler crane shall be provided with a device that at all times indicates the boom inclination to the operator.

Re-enacts Rule 296. Inspection of cranes.


RULE 296. (a) All cranes shall be regularly inspected by an authorized person as frequently as necessary to ensure that every component of the crane is able to safely accommodate the rated 'oads, and, if any defect or

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doubtful condition that might affect the safe operation of the crate is discovered during any such inspection, the crane shall not be used until repaired or corrective action has been taken.

(b) Before any mobile truck or crawler crane is put into service for the first time at a mine, and at subsequent intervals, not exceeding twelve months thereafter, a suitable non-destructive test shall be made on all rigid load-carrying components of the crane and carrier.

(c) A logbook shall be provided for each crane in which shall be kept a record of all accidents, repairs, t st modifications, and maintenance and the operator shall make a signed entry in the book in respect of each shift that the crane has been in use.

Re-enacts Rule 301.

(92) Rule 301 is repealed and the fol'owing is substituted: RULE 301. All General Rules of this Act, the application of which is not

restricted to underground or open-pit mining operations, shall apply, with the necessary changes and so far as are applicable, to crushing and concentrating works and other surface plant and buildings of the mine.

Re-enacts Rule 302.

Removal of dust.


RULE 302. (a) In all crushing and concentrating works where, (i) by reason of dry crushing or otherwise, there is in the air of the

building dust in quantity to be injurious to health, suitable apparatus shall be installed for its removal;

(ii) injurious vapours or noxious gases exist or may be formed, suitable means shall be adopted to provide ventilation to remove injurious concentrations of them.

(b) The discharge from any mechanical exhaust system shall be so located as to prevent the return of contaminated air to anas occupied by workmen.

(c) No mobile gasoline powered vehicle shall be operated inside a building unless the exhaust gases are removed in complir ice with subrule (d) of Rule 5.

(d) No diesel or propane powered vehicle shall be operated to perform a work service inside a building unless it is equipped with an exhaust gas conditioner acceptable to the Chief Inspector, or in compliance with subrule (d) of Rule 5

Amends Rule 303.

(94) Rule 303 is amended by adding, after subrule (f), the following as subrule (g):

(g) Empty cyanide containers shall be cleaned and (i) crumpled before disposal; or (ii) painted, if they are to be used for other purposes.

Amends Rule 304.

(95) Subrule (c) of Rule 304 is amended by adding, at the end, the words "but in no case shall there be less than two persons so trained on duty."

Amends Rule 306.

(96) Subrule (a) of Rule 305 is amended by adding, at the end, the words "or where known hazardous conditions exist."

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Idem. (97) Subrule (b) of Rule 305 is amended by inserting, after the word "When" in the first line, the words "and where".

Re-enacts Rule 306.

Working in bin* or on stockpiles.


RULE 306. No' person shall enter any bunker, hopper, or storage bin at any time that material is stored therein, or shall work on a stockpile in which the material may move by gravity, unless

(a) precautions are taken against the danger of material caving or sliding; and

(b) if on foot, he (i) is wearing a life belt and line; (ii) is in plain view of one or more nearby persons; and (iii) has a supply of open-ended rescue drums at hand.

Amends Rule 308 .

(99) Rule 308 is amended by inserting, after the word "peisonally" in the first and second lines, the words "and continually".

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Amends s. 23.

Certified miner.

24. Section 23 is further amended by adding, after Rule 315, the following as Rule 316:

RULE 316. (a) No person shall be regularly employed at a woiking-place in an underground mine, unless he holds either a provisional or permanent certified miner's certificate granted under these Rules, or is acting in the capacity of a trainee, or is a helper to the holder of such a certificate.

(b) No person shall be gram.id a provisional or permanent certificate, unless he is able to give and receive orders in the English language.

(c) The manager or qualified person authorized by .lie Chief Inspector may issue a provisional certificate that is valid only for a period determined by the Chief Inspector and only for the mine at which it was issued.

(d) A duplicate of each provisional certificate granted under this Rule shall be forwarded by the manager to the Inspector and to the Chief Inspector.

(e) No person shall sign a provisional certificate until he has, by such means of inquiry and examination as are available to him, determined that the applicant has a competent knowledge of the mining operations for which he is employed and the rules pertaining thereto.

(0 A permanent certificate may be issued by the Board of Examiners as constituted under section 21, or by an Inspector authorized by the Board.

(g) No permanent certificate shall be issued by the Board of Examiners or its authorized Inspector, unless the applicant

(i) has at least three years' experience in the general practice of underground mining;

(i.) is the holder of a mine-rescue certificate, a first-aid ceitificate, and blasting certificate as required by the Board; and

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(iii) demonstrates by written examination or other suitable means that he is competent to perform the duties of a certified miner.

(h) If, at any time, the holder of a certified miner's certificate is, in the opinion of the Inspector, guilty of inattention or negligence in the execution of his duties, or is suffering from any physical or mental infirmity likely to be detrimental to the safe and efficient discharge of his duties, the Inspector shall place the certificate in temporary suspension and report his findings to the Board.

(i) The Board may, upon consideration of the report, suspend or reinstate the certificate.

(j) The Board shall notify the person, his employer, and the local union of the decision of the Board.

(k) This Rule does not apply to an employee who, within six months prior to the date this Rule comes into force, was employed in categories of work for which, under this Rule, he may be entitled to a certified miner's certificate, and no employer shall reduce the wages of, or otherwise discriminate against, such employee by reason of this Rule.

Commence- 2 5 . merit.

(1) This Act, excepting section 24, this section, and the title, comes into force on a date to be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor by his Proclamation, and he may fix different dates for the coming into force of the several provisions.

(2) This section and the title come into force on Royal Assent. (3) Section 24 conies into force on the first day of August, 1974.

Printed by K. M. MACDONALD. Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in right of the Province of British Columbia.

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