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A 16

CAP. 211]

Aerial Ropeways (Operation and Maintenance) Regulations

[1981 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

Tests of rescue equipment.

Location of

rescue

equipment.

32. (1) The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall test all rescue equipment-

(a) to twice the normal rescue load immediately prior to any

practice rescue operation; and

(b) once a year to the manufacturer's recommended proof

(2) The competent person shall, immediately after any practice rescue operation, examine all rescue equipment and shall ensure that all damaged equipment is repaired forthwith and then tested to the manufacturer's recommended proof loading.

(3) Where any rescue equipment has been used in the rescue of passengers from an aerial ropeway the competent person shall inspect all such equipment and shall repair or replace such equipment if necessary before the ropeway resumes operation.

33. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that rescue equipment is located at suitable points along the length of the ropeway and that the equipment is sufficiently protected from deterioration by the action of weather, loss by stealing or damage.

Competent person to issue instructions to operators.

Line to be free from obstructions.

PART VII

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

34. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall prepare and issue to each controller and operator written instructions on the action to be taken by operators—

(a) where there is such stoppage of the ropeway as may be

specified in the instructions;

(b) on any occasion on which the auxiliary or stand-by drives

are engaged:

(d) on the occasion of any fire or accident.

(2) Any instructions prepared by the competent person under paragraph (1) shall be approved by the Director before they are issued.

35. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that-

(a) all trees and vegetation growing along the route of the ropeway are trimmed so as to give the minimum clearance required under the Code of Practice:

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A 16 CAP. 211] Aerial Ropeways (Operation and Maintenance) Regulations [1981 Ed. [Subsidiary] Tests of rescue equipment. Location of rescue equipment. 32. (1) The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall test all rescue equipment- (a) to twice the normal rescue load immediately prior to any practice rescue operation; and (b) once a year to the manufacturer's recommended proof loading. (2) The competent person shall, immediately after any practice rescue operation, examine all rescue equipment and shall ensure that all damaged equipment is repaired forthwith and then tested to the manufacturer's recommended proof loading. (3) Where any rescue equipment has been used in the rescue of passengers from an aerial ropeway the competent person shall inspect all such equipment and shall repair or replace such equipment if necessary before the ropeway resumes operation. 33. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that rescue equipment is located at suitable points along the length of the ropeway and that the equipment is sufficiently protected from deterioration by the action of weather, loss by stealing or damage. Competent person to issue instructions to operators. Line to be free from obstructions. PART VII GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 34. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall prepare and issue to each controller and operator written instructions on the action to be taken by operators— (a) where there is such stoppage of the ropeway as may be specified in the instructions; (b) on any occasion on which the auxiliary or stand-by drives are engaged: (c) in the event of a rescue of passengers; and (d) on the occasion of any fire or accident. (2) Any instructions prepared by the competent person under paragraph (1) shall be approved by the Director before they are issued. 35. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that- (a) all trees and vegetation growing along the route of the ropeway are trimmed so as to give the minimum clearance required under the Code of Practice:

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A 16 CAP. 211] Aerial Ropeways (Operation and Maintenance) Regulations [1981 Ed. [Subsidiary] Tests of rescue equipment. Location of rescue equipment. 32. (1) The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall test all rescue equipment- (a) to twice the normal rescue load immediately prior to any practice rescue operation; and (b) once a year to the manufacturer's recommended proof loading. (2) The competent person shall, immediately after any practice rescue operation, examine all rescue equipment and shall ensure that all damaged equipment is repaired forthwith and then tested to the manufacturer's recommended proof loading. (3) Where any rescue equipment has been used in the rescue of passengers from an aerial ropeway the competent person shall inspect all such equipment and shall repair or replace such equip- ment if necessary before the ropeway resumes operation. 33. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that rescue equipment is located at suitable points along the length of the ropeway and that the equipment is sufficiently protected from deterioration by the action of weather. loss by stealing or damage. Competent person to issue instructions to operators. Line to be free from obstructions. PART VII GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 34. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall prepare and issue to each controller and operator written instructions on the action to be taken by operators--e (a) where there is such stoppage of the ropeway as may be specified in the instructions; (b) on any occasion on which the auxiliary or stand-by drives are engaged: (c) in the event of a rescue of passengers; and (d) on the occasion of any fire or accident. (2) Any instructions prepared by the competent person under paragraph (1) shall be approved by the Director before they are issued. 35. The competent person in charge of an aerial ropeway shall ensure that- (a) all trees and vegetation growing along the route of the ropeway are trimmed so as to give the minimum clearance required under the Code of Practice:

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