§ 57.4503. Conveyor belt slippage.
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/us/cfr/t30/s§ 57.4503·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Surface belt conveyors within confined areas where evacuation would be restricted in the event of a fire resulting from belt-slippage shall be equipped with a detection system capable of automatically stopping the drive pulley.
(b)Underground belt conveyors shall be equipped with a detection system capable of automatically stopping the drive pulley if slippage could cause ignition of the belt.
(c)A person shall attend the belt at the drive pulley when it is necessary to operate the conveyor while temporarily bypassing the automatic function.