New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 185 - PITS AND QUARRIES (SAFETY REGULATION NUMBER 12)
Subchapter 28 - LOADING, MECHANICAL AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT
Section 12:185-28.3 - Slopes or inclines

(a) The track and roadbed of inclined tramways shall be well laid, properly ballasted and maintained in good condition.

(b) Employees shall not be permitted to walk on the track or right-of-way of inclined tramways, if cars are, or may be, set in motion.

(c) Cars shall not be hoisted or lowered while maintenance crews are working on the track.

(d) Workers shall be transported in special cars equipped with safety devices to prevent cars from running away in case of hoist failure, or cable coupling or drawbar breaking.

(e) The worker cars shall have level seats and be provided with handholds.