27-355. Hoisting tools and materials


A. When tools, timber or other materials are loaded or hoisted in the shaft, the
ends, if projecting above the top of the bucket, skip or other vehicle, shall be securely
fastened to the hoisting rope or to the upper part of the vehicle, and tools, timber or
other materials loaded erectly upon a cage shall be securely lashed before they are
hoisted or carried.


B. No cage, skip, bucket or other vehicle shall be lowered directly to the bottom
of a shaft fifty feet or more in depth where persons are working, but shall be stopped at
least fifteen feet above the bottom until the signal to lower further has been given by
one of the persons at the bottom of the shaft.