Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 56 - Safety and Health Standards - Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
Subpart C - Fire Prevention and Control |
Installation/Construction/Maintenance |
§ 56.4503 - Conveyor belt slippage.
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§ 56.4503 Conveyor belt slippage.
Belt conveyors within confined areas where evacuation would be restricted in the event of a fire resulting from belt-slippage shall be equipped with a detection system capable of automatically stopping the drive pulley. A person shall attend the belt at the drive pulley when it is necessary to operate the conveyor while temporarily bypassing the automatic function.