The Mines Regulations, 2018
1MINES, 2018S-15.1 REG 8The MinesRegulations, 2018beingChapter S-15.1 Reg 8 (effective April 6, 2019).NOTE:This consolidation is not official. Amendments have beenincorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutesand regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretationand application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of theoriginal statutes and regulations, errors that may have appearedare reproduced in this consolidation.
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3S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 2018Table of ContentsPART 1Preliminary Matters5-15Report by professional engineer5-16Information re hazards1-1Title5-17Controlling movement of strata1-2Definitions5-18Determination of surface subsidence1-3Application of these regulations5-19Prevention of inrush1-4Application of OHS regulations to mines2-1PART 2General Notice RequirementsCommencement of work, intended installation2-2Dangerous occurrences6-1DIVISION 1GeneralChange and shower facilities6-2Fixed ladders underground3-1PART 3Plans and RecordsPreparation of plans3-2Marking current progress3-3Annual submission of certified copies3-43-5PART 6Design of mines6-3Wire rope or chain ladders6-4StairwaysMonthly statistics6-5DIVISION 2Underground MinesApplication of DivisionElectronic log or records6-6Design of mine3-6Entries in log books, records6-7Tailings containing cyanide prohibited3-7Record retention6-8Exits to surface6-9Exits underground6-10Marking exits, etc.4-1PART 4Supervision of WorkersDefinitions for Part6-11Emergency means of exit during power failure4-2Qualifications of direct supervisor6-12Procedure where exit from underground restricted4-3Suspension of authorization6-13Underground electrical system4-4Temporary authorization to supervise6-14Boundary pillars4-5Direct supervisor’s examination4-6Direct supervisor’s certificate4-7Revocation or suspension of directsupervisor’s certificate6-15DIVISION 3Open Pit MinesApplication of Division6-16Design of mine6-17Design of haulage roads5-1PART 5General Safety RequirementsTraining program for workers6-18Boundary approach limit5-2Substance impairment prohibited6-19Benches5-3General standards for equipment6-20Maximum working face height5-4Interference with safety equipment orprocesses prohibited5-5Personnel accountability system7-1PART 7Work Practices and ProceduresDefinitions for Part5-6Shift record7-2Guarding ore passes, manways, raises, etc.5-7Unusually hazardous work7-3Protection of workers pulling chutes5-8Working alone7-4If material is hung up5-9Regular inspection of underground mine7-5Loading at drawpoint5-10Asset management plan7-6Diamond drill holes5-11Asset management plan elements7-7Open pit precautions5-12Inspection of equipment and worksite7-8Stagings5-13Remedying defects, unsafe conditions7-9Steeply inclined raises5-14Entry restrictions7-10Raise climbers7-11Electrically powered raise climbers
4S-15.1 REG 87-12Inspection of raise climbers7-13Inspection of critical parts7-14Raise climber log book7-15Operation of raise climbers7-16Raise climber as only means of exit7-17Dredges7-18Blast furnaces and smelters8-1PART 8Shaft‑Sinking OperationsGeneral duty8-2Notice of shaft‑sinking operation8-3Sinking shaft in sedimentary strata8-4Shaft collar8-5Design of shaft‑sinking equipment8-6Shaft lining8-7Doors8-8Signal lights8-9Multi‑deck stage8-10Open hooks prohibited8-11Means of escape8-12Procedure before hoisting a sinking bucket8-13Riding in sinking bucket8-14Lowering sinking bucket to bottom of shaft8-15Lowering workers after blast8-16Overhead protection8-17Working below shaft mucking machine9-1PART 9Shaft Safety and Shaft InspectionsNotice of shaft design changes9-2Lining of compartments9-3Manways9-4Rescue from hoist – shaft without manway9-5Access to shafts9-6Guarding of shaft openings9-7Shaft obstructions9-8Devices for landing conveyance9-9Barrier to water in shaft bottom9-10Isolating the shaft station9-11Weekly shaft inspection'9-12Annual headframe inspection9-13Shaft inspection log book9-14Working in shaftMINES, 2018PART 10Hoists and Hoisting in Shafts10-1DIVISION 1General RequirementsGeneral duty re hoists10-2General duty re ropes10-3General duty re log books, record books10-4Hoisting machinery log book10-5Electrical hoisting equipment log book10-6Rope record book10-7Hoist operator’s log book10-8Mine hoist certificate10-9Certificate re modifications10-10Putting hoist into service10-11Putting automatic controls into service10-12Preventive maintenance program10-13Friction clutches prohibited10-14DIVISION 2Standards for Hoisting MachineryDefinitions for Division10-15Hoist drums10-16Diameter of drum, friction pulley10-17Head sheaves and deflecting sheaves10-18Hoist brake systems10-19Hoist with clutched drum10-20Clutch and brake use during maintenance10-21Hoist with automatic controls10-22Depth indicator10-23Overwind, underwind and overspeed protection10-24Headframe height10-25Overwind safety devices – conveyancewithout safety catches10-26Detaching hooks – overwound conveyance10-27Skip used to transport workers10-28Underslung Decks10-29Hoist back‑out device10-30Safety devices for friction hoists10-31Safety devices for hoists10-32Adjustment or alteration of a hoist safety circuit10-33Load safety factors – conveyance10-34Maximum load10-35Conveyances used to transport workers10-36Requirements where sinking buckets used10-37Safety catches for single rope hoists10-38Shaft guides and safety catches10-39Multiple rope drum hoists10-40Conveyance suspension system
5S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 2018Methods of attaching ropes10-80Hoist operator’s certificate10-42Examination and testing of rope attachments10-8110-43Rope clearance, alignmentRevocation or suspension of hoistoperator’s certificate10-44Mechanical hoist system inspections10-82Annual medical certificate10-45Hoist system inspection10-83Hoist operator’s hours of work10-46DIVISION 3RopesManufacturer’s certificate10-84DIVISION 5Operation of HoistsGeneral duty re maximum load10-47Rope test certificate10-85General duty re rated load of conveyance10-48Information to be recorded in rope record book10-86General duty re maximum number of persons10-49Sending information to chief mines inspector10-87Transporting workers – conveyance requirements10-50Used ropes10-8810-51Splicing prohibitedTransporting workers with materialsor equipment10-52Rope reversal prohibited10-89Workers in charge of conveyance10-53Lubrication of ropes10-90Transporting workers – worker conduct10-54Storage of ropes10-91Operation by manual control10-55Automatic fire suppression system10-92Operation by automatic control10-56Calculation of load factor10-93Inspection of hoist brakes10-57Minimum permitted load factor10-94Overwind and underwind testing10-58Cleaning and examination of rope connections,attachments10-95Testing after hoist stoppage10-96Clutch and brake use10-97Transporting material or equipment in shaft10-98Use of chairsDIVISION 6Hoist Signalling SystemsSubmission of hoist signalling system plans10-4110-59Daily inspection of hoisting and balance ropes10-60Monthly inspection of hoisting ropes –drum hoists10-61Monthly inspection of ropes – friction hoists10-62Testing of hoisting ropes – drum hoists10-9910-63Testing of hoisting ropes – friction hoists10-100 Hoist signalling system – general requirements10-64More frequent testing – hoisting ropes withdiminished breaking load10-101 Location of movement signal10-65Annual inspection – hoisting ropes andbalance ropes10-103 Communication with hoist operator10-66Annual inspection – guide ropes andrubbing ropes10-105 Signalling procedures10-67Testing and adjustment of balance ropes,guide ropes and rubbing ropes10-68Unusual rope condition10-69Hoisting rope discard criteria10-70Balance rope discard criteria10-71Guide rope, rubbing rope discard criteria10-72Notice of hoisting rope discard10-73Special testing of discarded hoisting ropes10-74Removal of ropes after hoisting ceases10-75DIVISION 4Qualifications of Hoist Operators andWorkers in Charge of ConveyancesInterpretation of Division11-2General duty10-76Qualifications of hoist operator11-3Smoking prohibited10-77Suspension of authorization to operate hoist11-4Identification of explosives10-78Temporary authorization to operate hoist11-5Classes of explosives10-79Hoist operator’s examination11-6Manufacture of explosives10-102 Operation of return signal10-104 Cage call system10-106 Signal method and order10-107 Signalling and operating proceduresre hoisting workers10-108 Special signals10-109 Prohibition on talking to hoist operator10-110 Precautions after inadvertent stop10-111 Who may give signals to hoist operatorPART 11Storage, Transportation and Use of ExplosivesDIVISION 1Interpretation and General Requirements11-1Definitions for Part
6S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 201811-7DIVISION 2Storage of ExplosivesDefinitions for Division11-8Storage of detonators and primers11-9Above ground storage11-50Connecting underground workings11-10Underground storage11-51Safety fuse assemblies11-11Longhole storage area11-52More than one shot fired11-12Permit required11-53Firing of charged holes11-13Design of magazines11-54Precautions re blasting in stages11-14Magazines located on surface11-55Returning to scene of blast11-15Design of day boxes11-56Repair of faulty circuit11-16Location of underground storage11-57Ventilation after blasting underground11-17Safety precautions11-58Initiation by electrical means required11-18Control of magazines11-59Blasting machines11-19Inspection and maintenance11-60Initiating blasting from power distribution systemBlasting multiple areas with singleelectrical source11-20DIVISION 3Transportation of ExplosivesVehicles11-6111-6211-21Control of vehiclesBlaster’s duties – underground blastingwith electricity11-22Operation of vehicles11-63Blaster’s duties – surface blasting with electricity11-23Loading and unloading of vehicles11-64Vehicles near charged holes11-24Loaded vehicles in transit11-65Protection against lightning11-25Drivers and passengers11-66Protection against radio‑frequency hazards11-26Refuelling11-67Blasting at adjacent mines11-27Manner of transportation – general11-28Transportation in conveyance11-29Transportation by locomotive11-30DIVISION 4Use of ExplosivesDefinitions for Division11-31Security screening11-32Qualifications of blaster11-33Suspension of temporary authorization to blast11-34Temporary authorization to blast13-1PART 13Lighting in MinesLighting re underground at a mine11-35Blaster’s examination and qualifications13-2Emergency lighting underground at a mine11-36Blaster’s certificate13-3Open flame prohibited11-37Revocation or suspension of blaster’s certificate13-4Cap lamps11-38Posting of names13-5Auxiliary lighting11-39Procedure before drilling13-6Lighting re open pit mine11-40Size of drill holes11-41No drilling near charged holes11-42Drilling in open pit mine11-43Drilling in fractured rock14-1PART 14Air Quality and VentilationUnderground at a MineAir quality underground11-44Drilling underground near explosives14-2Airborne contaminants11-45Charging holes14-3Flammable gas underground11-46Pneumatic charging14-4General requirement for underground ventilation14-5Failure of mechanical ventilation11-47Misholes11-48Safety of workers during blasting11-49Controlling traffic on public road duringsurface blasting11-68Use of explosives re thermal conditions11-69Cartridges11-70Defective explosives, detonators11-71Security and reporting to authorities12-1PART 12Lung‑function TestsLung‑function tests required for workersin a dust exposure occupation
7S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 201814-6Maintenance on mechanical ventilation system14-7Ventilation near workings14-8Non‑ventilated areasPART 15Haulage15-35DIVISION 4ConveyorsGeneral requirements for conveyors15-36Start‑up warning device required15-37Pull cords15-38Temporary extensible belt conveyor15-39Conveyor belts used underground at a mine15-1DIVISION 1EquipmentDefinitions for Part15-2Vehicles used on a grade or ramp15-3Lights15-4Windshields15-5Air conditioning16-115-6Communication system16-2Form A to be completed15-7Non‑application of section 160 of OHS regulations16-3Fuel15-8Auxiliary steering on vehiclesover 4 000 kilograms16-4Fuel transfer16-5Engine to be shut off15-9Wheel chocks16-6Diesel engine inspection and maintenance15-10Roll‑over protection structures15-11Protection from falling objects15-12Brakes and controls – locomotive16-7DIVISION 2Diesel Engine EmissionsGeneral duty – emissions15-13Brakes – vehicles16-8Adequate airflow required15-14Brakes – mobile conveyor underground16-9Contamination limits re diesel engine emissions15-15Brakes – testing16-10Exhaust gas scrubber16-11Testing exhaust emissions16-12Testing – Mine Workers15-16DIVISION 2Vehicle OperationOperation of vehicles15-17Operation of locomotive underground15-18Vehicle records15-19Pre‑operation inspections15-20Vehicle maintenance17-1DIVISION 1GeneralDefinitions for Part15-21Pneumatic tires mounted on split‑rim assembly17-2Fire prevention and control15-22Maintenance of rail tracks17-3Fire hazard area15-23Maintenance of travelway17-4Fire prohibited underground15-24Restricted visibility vehicle17-5Precautions in or near building15-25Remote‑controlled vehicles17-6Firefighting equipment15-26Traffic control plan17-715-27Clearance for underground travel and haulageMaintenance and inspection offirefighting equipment15-28Safety stations17-8Fire suppression system15-29Seat‑belts17-9Fire door15-30Transportation of workers17-10Fire‑proof structures required underground15-31DIVISION 3Dump and StockpilesDefinitions for Division15-32Mine dump17-11DIVISION 2Location, Storage and Transportationof Ignitable SubstancesFuel station15-33Dumping procedures17-12Inspection and maintenance of fuel station15-34Stockpiles17-13Location of steam boilers and diesel engines17-14Internal combustion enginePART 16Use of Diesel Engines UndergroundDIVISION 1GeneralDiesel enginePART 17Fire Prevention and Control
8S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 2018Storage of liquid fuel19-8Mine rescue station17-16Storage of ignitable substances – general19-9Mine rescue training17-17Storage of ignitable substances – underground19-10Qualifications of mine rescue worker17-18Transfer of liquid fuel – surface19-11Qualifications of mine rescue instructor17-19Transportation and transfer ofliquid fuel – underground19-12Mine rescue examination19-13Mine rescue certificates17-20Fuelling of vehicles underground19-14Maintenance of qualification19-15Mine rescue coordinator19-1617-21DIVISION 3Hot WorkHot work and use of compressed gasMinimum number of mine rescueworkers required19-17Mine rescue teams19-1817-22DIVISION 4DisposalRefuse disposalMedical monitoring of certifiedmine rescue workers17-23Timber disposal re underground mine19-19Primary refuge station19-20Auxiliary refuge stations19-21Additional refuge station18-1PART 18Control of Underground WaterDefinitions for Part19-22Inspection of refuge stations18-2Dam construction underground19-23Use of compressed air in refuge station18-3Bulkhead construction underground19-24Respiratory protective device for hoist operators18-4Dams and bulkheads to be shown on plan19-25Self‑rescue apparatus18-5Emergency dam or bulkhead constructionunderground18-6Underground water drainage20-1PART 20Abandoning WorkingsNotice of intended closing or abandonment18-7Placement of backfill, water or slimes20-2Submission of plansPART 19Emergency Response and Mine Rescue reUnderground at a Mine19-1Definitions for Part20-3Openings to underground mines20-4Open pit mines20-5Securing hazardous plants20-6Disposing of explosives20-7Safety equivalency17-1519-2Application of Part – underground mines19-3General duty re competency of minerescue workers19-4Fire control and emergency response plan19-5Emergency warning system19-6Testing of emergency warning system and plan19-7Requirements for emergency voicecommunication systemPART 21Transition, Repeal and Coming into Force21-1Transitional21-2RRS c O‑1.1 Reg 2 repealed21-3Coming into forceAppendix
9MINES, 2018S-15.1 REG 8CHAPTER S‑15.1 REG 8The Saskatchewan Employment ActPART 1Preliminary MattersTitle1‑1 These regulations may be cited as The Mines Regulations, 2018.Definitions1‑2(1)In these regulations:“Act” means The Saskatchewan Employment Act;“adit” means a horizontal or nearly horizontal opening into an undergroundmine;“approved” means, unless stated otherwise:(a) in relation to equipment:(i) approved by an agency acceptable to the chief mines inspectorfor use under the conditions prescribed by the agency; or(ii) approved conditionally or otherwise by a certificate of the chiefmines inspector; and(b) in relation to any other matter, approved by the chief mines inspector;“balance rope” means a rope that is used to counterbalance a conveyanceby extending from the bottom of the conveyance to the bottom of anotherconveyance or a counterweight;“barrier” means a safeguard that restricts or prevents approach or access;“berm” means an embankment or ridge of earth that functions as a protectivebarrier;“cage” means a vertically‑moving enclosed platform, with 1 or more decks,that is used in a shaft for transporting workers and materials;“chair” means any device installed for the purpose of landing a conveyanceat any point in a shaft;“committee” means an occupational health committee;“conveyance” means a cage, a skip or a sinking bucket;“crosshead” means a runner or framework that:(a) runs on guides; and(b) is placed approximately 1 metre above a conveyance to prevent theconveyance from swinging excessively;
10S-15.1 REG 8MINES, 2018“day box” means a box with a cover for temporary storage of explosivesunderground;“detonator” means any device for initiating the detonation of explosivesthat contains a maximum of 10 grams of explosive by weight and includes asafety‑fuse assembly;“direct supervisor” means a supervisor who personally directs or overseesworkers underground at a mine or in the pit of an open pit mine but does notinclude a lead hand;“drawpoint” means a point where gravity‑fed ore or waste from a higher levelis withdrawn for loading onto hauling units;“dredge” means a machine that floats on water and is equipped with a scoop,a series of buckets or similar devices to remove mud, sand or other materialsfrom the bottom of a body of water;“drift” means a horizontal or nearly horizontal underground work passagein a mine;“explosive” means a chemical compound or mixture that, if detonated,violently decomposes, producing a large volume of gas at high temperatures;“former regulations” means The Mines Regulations, 2003, as thoseregulations existed on the day before the coming into force of these regulations;“guide rope” means a stationary rope that is used to position a conveyancein the shaft;“headframe” means the steel or timber frame or building over a shaft that:(a) contains the sheave or pulley for the hoisting ropes used to raise orlower a conveyance; and(b) may contain the hoist;“hoist” means a drum or friction hoist used for transporting persons ormaterials in an underground mine;“hoist operator” means a person who operates a hoist to transport workersor materials in a shaft;“hoist signalling system” means a system for exchanging separate anddistinct conveyance control signals between the hoist operator and the workerin charge of the conveyance;“hoisting rope” means a rope that is used to lift and lower a conveyance ina shaft;“loading pocket” means an area adjacent to the shaft where the skip is loaded;“locomotive” means a vehicle that operates on rails and that is used to propela train of railway cars;“magazine” means a building, structure or place in which an explosive ordetonator is kept, but does not include a day box;“manway” means a vertical compartment of a shaft or raise containing aladder that is used as a passage for workers;
11MINES, 2018S-15.1 REG 8“mine”:(a) if used as a noun, means an opening or excavation in, or working of,the ground for the purpose of obtaining, proving or opening up a mineral,rock, stone or clay and includes:(i) a quarry, excavation or openi
Underground Mines 6-5 Application of Division 6-6 Design of mine 6-7 Tailings containing cyanide prohibited 6-8 Exits to surface 6-9 Exits underground 6-10 Marking exits, etc. 6-11 Emergency means of exit during power failure 6-12 Procedure where exit from underground restricted 6-13 Underground electrical system 6-14 Boundary pillars DIVISION 3
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