30 C.F.R. Subpart I—Aerial Tramways
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Buckets shall not be overloaded, and feed shall be regulated to prevent spillage. Inspection and maintenance of carriers (including loading and unloading mechanisms), ropes and supports, and brakes shall be performed by competent persons according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. Any hazardous defects shall be corrected before the equipment is used. Positive-action-type brakes and devices which apply the brakes automatically in the event of a power failure shall be provided on aerial tramways. Track cable connections shall not obstruct the passage of carriage wheels. Towers shall be suitably protected from swaying buckets. Guard nets or other suitable protection shall be provided where tramways pass over roadways, walkways, or buildings. Persons other than maintenance persons shall not ride aerial tramways unless the following features are provided: (a) Two independent brakes, each capable of holding the maximum load; (b) Direct communication between terminals; (c) Power drives with emergency power available in case of primary power failure; and (d) Buckets equipped with positive locks to prevent accidental tripping or dumping. Persons shall not ride loaded buckets. Where possible, aerial tramways shall not be started until the operator has ascertained that everyone is in the clear.
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 56—SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS—SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL MINES
Subpart I—Aerial Tramways
§ 56.10001 Filling buckets.
§ 56.10002 Inspection and maintenance.
§ 56.10003 Correction of defects.
§ 56.10004 Brakes.
§ 56.10005 Track cable connections.
§ 56.10006 Tower guards.
§ 56.10007 Falling object protection.
§ 56.10008 Riding tramways.
§ 56.10009 Riding loaded buckets.
§ 56.10010 Starting precautions.
