A. Direction signs shall be posted conspicuously at all points where thetravel way to the mine opening, escapeway, or escapement shaft is interceptedby other travel ways. The signs shall indicate the direction of the place ofexit, manways, and escapeways.
B. On and after January 1, 1995, a continuous life line shall be installedand maintained in each primary designated escapeway from the bottom of theshaft or the surface up to the section loading point, or such other pointthat may be approved by the Chief.
C. Escapeways shall be equipped with all necessary stairways, ladders,cleated walkways, or other equipment approved by the Chief. All equipmentshall be installed in such manner that persons using it in emergencies may doso quickly and without undue hazard.
(Code 1950, §§ 45-71, 45-71.1; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-94,45.1-95; 1984, c. 228; 1985, c. 395; 1990, c. 372; 1992, c. 360; 1994, c. 28;1996, c. 774.)
A. Direction signs shall be posted conspicuously at all points where thetravel way to the mine opening, escapeway, or escapement shaft is interceptedby other travel ways. The signs shall indicate the direction of the place ofexit, manways, and escapeways.
B. On and after January 1, 1995, a continuous life line shall be installedand maintained in each primary designated escapeway from the bottom of theshaft or the surface up to the section loading point, or such other pointthat may be approved by the Chief.
C. Escapeways shall be equipped with all necessary stairways, ladders,cleated walkways, or other equipment approved by the Chief. All equipmentshall be installed in such manner that persons using it in emergencies may doso quickly and without undue hazard.
(Code 1950, §§ 45-71, 45-71.1; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-94,45.1-95; 1984, c. 228; 1985, c. 395; 1990, c. 372; 1992, c. 360; 1994, c. 28;1996, c. 774.)
A. Direction signs shall be posted conspicuously at all points where thetravel way to the mine opening, escapeway, or escapement shaft is interceptedby other travel ways. The signs shall indicate the direction of the place ofexit, manways, and escapeways.
B. On and after January 1, 1995, a continuous life line shall be installedand maintained in each primary designated escapeway from the bottom of theshaft or the surface up to the section loading point, or such other pointthat may be approved by the Chief.
C. Escapeways shall be equipped with all necessary stairways, ladders,cleated walkways, or other equipment approved by the Chief. All equipmentshall be installed in such manner that persons using it in emergencies may doso quickly and without undue hazard.
(Code 1950, §§ 45-71, 45-71.1; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-94,45.1-95; 1984, c. 228; 1985, c. 395; 1990, c. 372; 1992, c. 360; 1994, c. 28;1996, c. 774.)
