Rule 385 - Shovels shall not be moved up or down a ramp, between benches, under power lines, or any dangerous place unless the pit supervisor is directing the work. The brake shall always be checked before the equipment is moved up or down the ramp. A dozer and towing cables shall be provided to support shovels during ramp travel.
Rule 386 - Before the shovel is moved, the area shall be cleared of cable and equipment.
Rule 387 - The power cable shall not be hung over the bucket teeth. Rope slings/cable booth shall be used and care shall be taken so as not to subject the cable to great tensile force.
Rule 388 - It shall be prohibited to work between the shovel and the bank unless the shovel has been moved far enough from it.
Rule 389 - The shovel shall be moved to a safe distance from the bank when not in use or under repair.
Rule 390 - The bucket shall be on the ground when a shovel is not in operation but care must be taken so as not to hit the power cable.
Rule 391 - Banks shall be properly trimmed to ensure safety and stability.
Rule 392 - The shovel dipper shall not be used to push trucks or other equipment.
Rule 393 - Empty or loaded bucket shall not be swung over personnel and cabs of equipment. A shovel shall never be traveled with a loaded dipper.
Rule 394 - Fixing misaligned hoist cable on the hoist drum shall be done by shovel mechanics unless other shovel crews are authorized to do the job. It shall be done with
extreme care and proper coordination with the operator, if in doing, the drum needs to be rotated.
Rule 395 - When misfires are discovered during excavations, the shovel operator shall stop operation and notify his supervisor immediately. The shovel shall not be allowed to resume operation unless the misfires are safely removed.
Rule 396 - Properly labelled and color-coded emergency switch shall be provided below the counterweight of the shovel for emergency stopping.
SECTION 43 : HAULING OPERATION A. Truck Haulage
Rule 397 - Trucks shall be inspected at the beginning of each shift and during service periods. Any defects shall be reported immediately to the supervisor.
Rule 398 - Gauges shall be in the operating range after start up and these shall be checked often during operation.
Rule 399 - When travelling on a haulage road at the start of a shift, operators shall be required to drive slowly and check road/s for conditions and for any hazards.
Rule 400 - The road shall be cleared before the truck is moved.
The unit shall not be moved unless warning signal is given.
Rule 401 - A minimum safe distance of 30 meters with a speed of 30 kph shall be observed in following another truck on a downgrade under normal conditions.
Rule 402 - Trucks shall not be parked closer than 20 meters behind or in front or 2 meters beside other trucks.
Rule 403 - Right-hand traffic shall always be maintained unless otherwise directed or driving at the left side of the road is justifiably and safely warranted.
Rule 404 - It shall be prohibited to run over electric cables, rocks or other obstructing materials. Operators shall remove or ask others to remove any obstruction that may pose hazards once discovered.
Rule 405 - Parked vehicles shall have the parking brakes on at all times. When on a grade, the front wheels shall be directed to the toe with the tires properly blocked.
Rule 406 - Headlights shall be dimmed when approaching vehicles during nighttime.
Rule 407 - It shall be prohibited for operators to enter or leave the cab while it is being loaded.
Rule 408 - Dumping over a bank shall be prohibited unless it is provided with a safety berm or protective ridge or a spotter is employed. Designated dumping area shall be elevated at least 1% towards the crest.
Rule 409 - Extreme caution shall be exercised when backing the truck to the edge of dump.
Rule 410 - When in a dumping position, the truck shall be positioned at right angle to the dump with both rear wheels on the same level or at an equal distance from the safety berm. After dumping, the operator shall not start to travel unless the dumping carriage is completely down.
Rule 411 - Operators shall be required to watch the swing radius of the shovel when backing up for loading position. If a spotter is employed, the operator shall wait for his signal.
Rule 412 - Hauling trucks shall not be used to push or to pull other vehicles.
Rule 413 - Empty trucks and light vehicles shall yield the right of way to loaded units or heavy equipment.
Rule 414 - It is prohibited to overtake or pass a vehicle at curves and intersections. Overspeeding shall be avoided and
speed limits of trucks in mine/quarry haulage roads shall be fixed.
Rule 415 - Width of a permanent two (2) lanes haulage road shall not be less than three (3) times the width of the widest hauling truck.
Rule 416 - All haulage roads shall be provided with safety berm with a height not less than the height of the cam or hub.
Rule 417 - Spotters shall be required to guide and to occupy position not less than 4 meters away normal to the cab and at the driver side before giving the signal to dump.
B. Aerial Tramways
Rule 418 - Buckets shall never be overloaded.
Rule 419 - Bucket shall be well spaced to allow proper handling.
Rule 420 - Carrier grips and loading dock mechanism shall be inspected at least once each shift.
Rule 421 - Brakes of the prime mover or steeply pitching section shall be of positive action type and shall be inspected regularly and properly maintained.
Rule 422 - Ropes and supports shall be inspected at least once a month or as often as necessary.
Rule 423 - The tripping device at the dumping point shall always be kept properly adjusted.
Rule 424 - Diameter of track cable connections shall be as close as possible to the diameter of the rope to prevent derailing of buckets.
Rule 425 - Swing guards shall be placed to prevent buckets from swinging, hitting towers and from falling.
Rule 426 - It shall be strictly prohibited to ride in aerial bucket.