Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

No employee shall be permitted to receive an exposure of radon daughters in excess of 4 WLM in any calendar year. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-471 Former Rule 4:71; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

When radon daughters concentrations between 0.1 and 0.3 WL are found in an active working area, measurements representative of worker's breathing zone shall be determined as follows: 1. Where uranium is not mined -- at least three months at random times until concentrations are b…

Smoking is prohibited where uranium is mined. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-473 Former Rule 4:73.

A. No employee shall be permitted an exposure to noise in excess of that specified in the table below. Noise level measurements shall be made using a sound level meter meeting specifications contained in "American National Standard Specification for Sound Level Meters," which is …

A. Persons repeatedly exposed to hot environments will be suitably trained to recognize heat disorders and to render first aid for heat disorders. B. Work requirements will be adjusted to reduce the risk of heat disorders. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-476 Adopted effective Apr…

Employees operating equipment shall not allow unauthorized personnel to operate or ride on equipment to which they have been assigned. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-501 Former Rule 5:01.

All employees shall use steps, handrails and/or grab irons when mounting and dismounting mobile equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-502 Former Rule 5:02.

Employees operating equipment shall take appropriate precautions to ensure that everyone is in the clear before starting machinery or moving equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-503 Former Rule 5:03.

Starting and stopping devices on all machinery and equipment shall be clearly marked and readily accessible. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-504 Former Rule 5:04.

Guards shall be properly designed and sufficiently strong to provide the required protection and withstand the wear of normal operation. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-505 Former Rule 5:05.

Mobile equipment shall be operated at a speed which will not endanger any person or property. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-506 Former Rule 5:06.

Mobile equipment shall be secured against accidental movement whenever the equipment operator leaves the equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-507 Former Rule 5:07.

All equipment and parts of equipment shall be blocked or otherwise secured so that it cannot be accidentally moved while repair work is being performed. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-508 Former Rule 5:08.

Cabs of mobile equipment shall be kept free of extraneous materials. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-509 Former Rule 5:09.

A. Compressed-air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels shall be constructed, installed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations; and B. Shall be inspected at regular intervals by a competent person, and a record of such inspection shall be made available …

Compressed air shall be bled from air tools and hoses not equipped with automatic air cutoff devices before disconnecting the hoses or leaving the tools unattended. Repairs involving the pressure system of compressors, receivers, or compressed-air-powered equipment shall not be a…

All mobile equipment utilizing air brakes shall have an operating air pressure gauge. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-512 Former Rule 5:12.

Each compressed air receiver shall be equipped with a pressure gauge, a pop-off valve and a blow-off valve at its lowest point. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-514 Former Rule 5:14.

All pipelines from air receivers shall be adequately supported. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-515 Former Rule 5:15.

A quick-close type air valve shall be provided on each piece of pneumatic-powered loading, hauling, and dumping equipment. The valve shall be closed except when the equipment is being operated. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-516 Former Rule 5:16; Former Section R11-1-516 repeale…

The air valves on the mucking machines must be kept in a closed position when the machine is not being used. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-517 Former Rule 5:17.

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Welding operations shall be shielded and properly ventilated. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-521 Former Rule 5:21; Amended effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

A. Moving parts such as gears, sprockets, or chain drive, head, tail and take-up pulleys, flywheels, couplings, shafts, fan inlets, and similar exposed moving machine parts which may be contacted by persons and which may cause injury to persons must be guarded. B. Guards at conve…

All air hoses with an inside diameter of 3/4 inch or larger shall have suitable safety devices set inside or attached to those hoses such that accidental disconnection will not flail hose ends. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-523 Former Rule 5:23.

Men shall not work from or on a piece of mobile equipment in a raised position until it is blocked in place securely. This does not preclude the use of equipment specifically designed as elevated mobile work platforms. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-524 Former Rule 5:24.

Drive belts shall not be shifted while in motion unless the machines are provided with mechanical shifters. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-525 Former Rule 5:25.

Belts, chains, ropes will not be guided on power-driven moving pulleys, sprockets or drums with the hands except on slow-moving equipment especially designed for hand feeding. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-526 Former Rule 5:26.

No work shall be performed on machinery until the power is off and the machinery is blocked against motion, except where machinery motion is necessary to make adjustments. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-527 Former Rule 5:27.

Belt dressings shall not be applied manually where belts are in motion unless an aerosol-type dressing is used. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-528 Former Rule 5:28.

Machinery shall not be lubricated while in motion or when hazard exists unless equipped with standard fitting or cups. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-529 Former Rule 5:29.

Protruding set screw keys on revolving parts shall be guarded. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-530 Former Rule 5:30.

Unsafe equipment or machinery presenting an immediate danger must either be repaired immediately or be otherwise rendered not subject to further use until repaired. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-531 Former Rule 5:31.

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-532 Former Rule 5:32; Former Section R11-1-532 renumbered as Section R11-1-660 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

At no time shall compressed air be directed toward a person. When compressed air is used, all necessary precautions shall be taken to protect persons from injury. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-533 Former Rule 5:33.

Overhead belts shall be guarded if the whipping action from a broken line would be hazardous to persons below. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-534 Former Rule 5:34.

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Welding, cutting, or soldering shall be performed by a competent person. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-536 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

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Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-541 Former Rule 5:41; Former Section R11-1-541 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1315 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-542 Former Rule 5:42; Former Section R11-1-542 renumbered as Section R11-1-1310 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-543 Former Rule 5:43; Former Section R11-1-543 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1311 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).