Hoisting machines
32.3.17.
Hoisting machines should be equipped:
with an adequate brake that will automatically stop and hold
the conveyance if the hoisting power fails; and
with a reliable depth indicator.
32.3.18.
Hoisting drums or ropes should be provided with such
distance markings as are required for safe operation.
32.3.19.
All parts of hoisting machines and other hoisting
equipment should be readily accessible for inspection.
32.3.20.
All hoisting machines should be inspected at least once
a day by the hoisting engineer.
Before tunnelling operations are begun from a shaft,
two separate signalling systems of different types should be
installed.
32.3.16.
The signal code should be posted in the hoisting
machine room and at each landing