Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-3-3-.09 - Signal Systems

(1) Each hoisting engine operating at a shaft or slope where men are being hoisted shall have at least two independent signaling systems of which one shall be a telephone. Provided that a telephone shall not be used in lieu of regular signaling devices except in extreme emergency and when the regular signal system is out of order. One signal system shall be permitted for shaft or slope in a process of being sunk or deepened.

(2) Special care shall be taken to keep the signaling apparatus in good order, and signal and telephone wires shall be run at a safe distance from other electrical circuits, and where possible, placed on side of the shaft, slope or heading away from other circuits.

Author: Marcus Davis, Workers' Compensation Examiner.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.09

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-13(2).