Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 43 - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND COMPRESSED AIR WORK
Subchapter A - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR
TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION
Section 43.20 - Mechanical haulage

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 43.20

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) Locomotives; speed. Cars shall not be moved except by a locomotive, unless under direct control of an operator. No cars shall be pushed ahead of the locomotive underground if it is practicable to draw, and all locomotives shall be provided with headlights and gongs. In cases when it is necessary to push cars ahead of the locomotive a man shall be stationed on the head end of the train for the purpose of giving warning when the train approaches. Trolley poles shall be trailed wherever it is possible to do so. No locomotive shall be driven by a person under 21 years of age. No gas locomotive shall be used in any tunnel without the written consent of the Department. Approved means shall be provided to prevent runaway of standing cars. When mechanical haulage is used through passageways and approaches to working places, the speed regulations of the Board shall be observed.

(b) Footpath. If workmen need to traverse passageways used for mechanical haulage, a footpath along one side of the track shall be provided. The footpath shall be at least 3 feet wide in the clear of all moving cars and locomotives.

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