Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

MINES SAFETY AND INSPECTION REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 12.19

12.19 .         Hoisting and lowering of shaft sinking stage

                The manager of a mine must ensure that, except in an emergency, the following procedures are followed when a shaft sinking stage suspended by a stage winder is in use — 

            (a)         stage winding is carried out only when all other winding operations in the shaft have been stopped;

            (b)         when the stage is to be moved, the drivers of other winders are advised and the stage is not moved until their winds are completed and the conveyances are parked clear of the projected stage movement; and

            (c)         when the stage movement is completed, drivers of other winders are notified and the drivers re‑establish their stage position marks.

        Penalty: See regulation 17.1.