Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC25-40-4170: Emergency braking for electric hoists

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Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 25. Department of Energy
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Part XV. Safety and Health Regulations—Underground Only
Article 10. Personnel Hoisting

Each electric hoist shall be equipped with a manually operable switch that will initiate emergency braking action to bring the conveyance and the counterbalance safely to rest. This switch shall be located within reach of the hoist person in case the manual controls of the hoist fail.

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