Who shall be in charge of the operation of or attendance on machinery and under what conditions?
(20.1.1) A competent shiftsman shall be in charge of the operation of or attendance on machinery. Unskilled persons working under his direction may be employed on such operation or attendance provided the shiftsman exercises effective control.
(20.1.2) No person having charge of any machinery which for the safety of life or limb requires constant supervision shall absent himself or cease to have continual supervision during the period for which he is in charge unless he is replaced by a competent person. Any person in charge of such machinery shall not be caused or allowed to work more than 10 hrs in a 24 hr period, except where ordered by the manager in the case of an emergency or permission has been granted by the principle inspector of mines.
What are the employee’s duties regarding the trespass within the guards of machinery and reporting of any danger?
(20.2) No employee, unless his duty absolutely necessitates it, shall trespass within the safety guards or fences erected under the regulations. In case he notices anything which might be dangerous to life or limb or to the working of the machinery he shall inform the person in charge thereof as soon as possible.
What dangerous places shall be fenced off and why?
(20.3.1) Every dangerous place such as an elevated platform, pit or traphole, shall be fenced off to safeguard any person authorized to work there or be in the vicinity.
(20.3.2) No person shall enter any place where machinery is erected without authorization.
What shall be done with loose clothing when working near moving machinery?
(20.4) No person engaged in close proximity to moving machinery shall wear or be permitted to wear loose clothing.
Describe the requirements for all exposed machinery?
(20.5) All exposed machinery which, when in motion, may be dangerous to any person shall be securely fenced off. Efficient guards shall be provided to such parts of any machinery as may be a source of danger to any person.
When shall moving machinery be repaired, adjusted, tested, examined, cleaned or lubricated?
(20.6) The repairing, adjusting, testing, examining, cleaning or lubricating of machinery in motion shall not be undertaken by any person other than a competent person where there is a risk of personal injury and then only when it is impracticable to stop the machinery. Automatic devices for oiling machinery whilst in motion shall be provided wherever practicable.
What shall be fitted to belt driven machinery for the purpose of stopping and starting without interfering with the speed of the prime mover?
(20.7.1) Belt-driven machinery, which is necessary to stop and start without interfering with the speed of the prime mover, shall be permanently fitted with a satisfactory mechanical appliance for the purpose.
When shall driving belts be shifted or un-shifted?
(20.7.2) No person shall shift or un-shift any driving belt while the machinery is in motion, with the exception of the customary shifting of light belts on the coned pulleys of machine tools for the purpose of alteration of the speed.
When may machinery be set in motion?
(20.7.3) No person shall set a machine in motion unless he has taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that no other person can be injured by the setting in motion thereof.
Quote the regulation for the safeguard of every person employed on machinery?
(20.8) Every reasonable precaution shall be taken in connection with the use of machinery to ensure that the safety of persons employed on or about such machinery are not endangered.
What shall the condition of all safety appliances be at a mine or works?
(20.9.1) Every safety appliance at a mine or works shall be properly used and maintained in good working order.
What shall be done if any apparatus or machinery does not comply with the provisions of the regulations? (What shall the condition be of all apparatus or machinery used at a mine or works?)
(20.9.2) The use of any apparatus or machinery which does not comply with the regulations or the working of any apparatus or machinery which appears to be dangerous shall be immediately stopped. The apparatus or machinery shall not be used until it complies with the regulations or such dangerous condition has been rectified.
Describe the safety measures during repairs on machinery?
(20.9.3.1) The person in immediate charge of any work or repairs to machinery shall ensure that the power supply to such machinery is switched off and locked out or disconnected in accordance with a code drawn up in writing by the engineer or competent person appointed in terms of regulation 2.13.2 and that the power supply remains disconnected or switched off until the work or repairs have been completed.
(20.9.3.2) No person shall conduct maintenance or repair work, and no person shall cause or permit such work to be done, until all reasonable precautions has been taken to ensure that the work can be done safely. A machine or part of a machine which may fall on a person conducting such work or on any other person shall be adequately supported.
(20.10) No apparatus, component or machinery made of light metal shall be used in a hazardous area unless such apparatus, component or machinery is:
- Protected by means of a housing, sheath, cover or coating (excluding paint), or
- Contained, situated or used, in such a manner that no dangerous condition could result therefrom.