Face working; safe place to work
Sec. 2. (A) The management shall provide at or near the face
workings an ample supply of suitable materials of proper size with
which to secure all working places in a safe manner.
(B) Safety posts, jacks, or temporary cross bars shall be set close
to the face when necessary for safety before other operations are
begun and as needed thereafter.
(C) Roof shall be adequately supported to protect the workmen
when roof material is being taken down, cross bars are being
installed, roof-bolt holes are being drilled, and when roof bolts are
being installed.
(D) The roof in all underground working places shall be secured
sufficiently wherever necessary to protect employees from falls of
roof, face, or rib. Loose roof and overhanging or loose faces and ribs
therein shall be taken down or supported.
(E) The roof and ribs of all active underground roadways and
travelways in a mine shall be adequately supported to protect persons
from falls of roof or ribs, and traffic thereunder shall be prohibited
until the danger has been removed.
(F) Supports knocked out accidentally shall be replaced promptly.
(G) Permanent supports in active workings shall not be removed
unless equivalent protection is provided.
(H) Where roof supports are required at the working faces,
persons shall not advance beyond artificially supported roof, except
those who are assigned to install supports or inspect the place.
(Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.37.)
Last modified: May 27, 2006