May a person who has not driven a self propelled mobile machine for 3 months be authorized to drive it again?
(18.1.7) Whenever a person who has been authorized to drive a self propelled mobile machine has, for any reason whatsoever, not driven such machine for a period of 180 days or longer, he may be authorized again to drive such machine.
In what position shall a person drive a self propelled mobile machine?
(18.2.1) Except where a self propelled mobile machine is designed to be driven with the driver standing or walking no person shall drive or be permitted to drive such machine unless he is positioned properly in a seat provided for the driver.
May a person travel in a self propelled mobile machine attached to a haulage rope?
(18.3.1) No person shall travel in or on any self propelled mobile machine attached to a haulage rope or vehicle operated by machinery in a haulage way, unless authorized by the manager, mine overseer, engineer or competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2
(18.3.2) The manager, mine overseer, engineer or competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2 may authorize the regular conveyance in or on a self-propelled mobile machine, rolling stock or vehicle operated by machinery in a haulage way provided that such a machine, rolling stock or vehicle has been approved by the principle inspector of mines.
The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to the conveyance of persons in or on a conventional motor vehicle and necessary for the working of such self propelled mobile machine.
What shall the minimum clearance be between a parked machine and any other moving machine in a haulage?
(18.4.2.3) When any machine, rolling stock or vehicle is parked in or near a haulage way, the minimum clearance between such parked machine and any moving machine, rolling stock or vehicle shall be not less than 500 mm.
When may a locomotive or train be run over a level crossing of a road at a speed greater than 10 k/h?
(18.5.1) No locomotive or train may be run at a speed greater than 10 k/h over a level crossing of a road unless:
- The level crossing is closed off by gates which are operated manually or automatically to prevent a vehicle from entering the level crossing when a train is approaching the level crossing or moving across such level crossing.
- Effective warning devices, activated by any approaching locomotive or train, are installed to warn any approaching vehicle or person or
- The level crossing is manned at all times.
What are the requirements when a driver of a locomotive intends to cross a road at a level crossing?
(18.5.2) A person driving or in control of a locomotive or train shall not cross any road at a level crossing unless he has given sufficient warning to users of the road of his intention to cross such road.
What must the engineer or person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2 reasonable ensure with regard to the braking system of every train being run?
(18.5.3.1) No locomotive or train may be run unless it is equipped with a braking system capable of safely stopping and holding the locomotive or train under operating conditions.
(18.5.3.2) The engineer or person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2 must ensure that the breaking system are designed, operated, maintained and tested in accordance with an appropriate safety standard.
Describe the requirements for any rail track vehicle attached to a rope operated by a winch or haulage engine?
(18.8.1) On any rail track where any vehicle is attached to a rope operated by a winch or haulage engine there shall be provided, used and maintained, effective signaling arrangements whereby distinct signals can be given to the driver of the winch or haulage engine from all places where vehicles are attached or detached from the rope and from any other place necessary for the safe conduct of the tramming operations.
Where the traction is operated by gravity and the inclined plane exceeds 50 m in length, what communicating system shall be provided?
(18.8.2) Where traction is operated by gravity and the incline lay exceeds 50 m some effective system of communicating distinct signals between the stopping places shall be provided.