N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 23-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 23-9.3 - Conveyors and cableways

(a) Walkways. Walkways along and adjacent to conveyor belts shall be kept free of materials and shall be unobstructed for their entire length. Where such walkways are located three feet or more above the ground, grade, floor or equivalent surface such walkways shall be provided with a safety railing constructed and installed in compliance with this Part (rule).

(b) Trippers. Where trippers are used to control discharge of materials from conveyors devices for throwing the belt drives into neutral shall be installed at both ends of the runways.

(c) Spillage. Where conveyor belts cross over any sidewalk, street, highway, or any other area where persons may work or pass, trays of sufficient size to catch any spillage from such belts shall be installed.

(d) Overhead protection. Where persons work or pass directly beneath a conveyor, overhead protection in compliance with this Part (rule) shall be provided.

(e) Signal system required. A signal system in compliance with Subpart 23-6 of this Part (rule) shall be used in conjunction with conveyors for starting and stopping and for the raising and lowering of loads.

(f) Riding prohibited. No person shall ride any conveyor belt or the bucket or load handled by any cableway.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 23-9.3