Hoist operator’s entries into logbook

(1) The hoist operator shall at each shift, enter in the logbook the working condition of the hoist brakes, clutches, clutch-brake interlocks, depth indicators, hoist controls, signalling systems, overwind and underwind devices, any other safety devices; any instructions received and any unusual circumstances that occurred with the normal operation of the hoist; any inadvertent stoppages; and the results of any test trips made. (2) All of the test results, and other pertinent data on a hoist rope shall be entered in the logbook. Test results in (3) At least once in each day, an inspection shall be carried out of the exterior of each hoisting rope to detect the presence of kinks or other visible defects and to note the condition of the rope dressing, and also the cage safety catches for any visible damage or defects. Daily hoist rope examination. 152 (4) At least once each week, an inspection shall be carried out of all shaft conveyance safety mechanisms for proper adjustment; freedom of movement or damage; all head, deflection and idler sheaves; shafts and their bearer and sole plates; all rope attachments, shaft conveyance attachments and suspension gear; all parts of the hoist that could affect its normal operation including the brakes, clutches, interlocks, depth indicators and safety devices; and any auxiliary brake operating weights. Shaft inspection. Friction hoist (5) At least once each month, an inspection shall be carried out of the shaft ropes to determine the amount of wear; distortion and corrosion; the need for lubrication; and the friction treads on a friction hoist. Inspection of drum attachments. (6) At least once every six (6) months, an inspection shall be carried out on the hoisting rope on a drum hoist within the attachments at the drum, and at the drum spout, and the hoisting rope of a friction hoist within the attachments at the counterweight and shaft conveyance. (7) At least once every twelve (12) months, an inspection shall be carried out of the foundation bolts, bolt locking devices and all other bolts and fastenings critical to hoist safety, as well as inspecting the bails, the suspension gear, and structural components of each shaft conveyance. Cutting and testing friction (8) After every eighteen (18) months of service on a friction hoist, the portion of the hoisting rope or tail rope that is within a wedge and socket attachment shall be cut off unless a qualified person has visually examined that portion of the rope and has not found any broken wires, significant corrosion, or pitting or any deformation of the wires. Shaft inspection. (9) A qualified person shall carry out an examination at least once each week of each mine shaft; at least once each month of the shaft guides, timbers, walls and hoisting compartments; at 153 least once each year of the headframe, headframe foundation and back legs, sheave decks, dumps, bins, and bin supports. Recording (10) The results of each inspection or examination of the hoisting system shall be recorded in the logbook kept for that purpose.