Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 36-26-5 - Automated Temporary Roof Support (ATRS) Systems on Roof Bolting Machines used for Construction and Rehabilitation5.1. Where required by the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, roof bolting machines used for construction or for rehabilitation work shall be equipped with an approved automated temporary roof support (ATRS) system. However, when spot bolting is done on track haulage roads, machines shall not be required to have ATRS.5.2. In determining where such ATRS system is needed, the Director shall consider the following: (a) whether the use of ATRS would pose a greater hazard than not using it; (b) whether the technology of ATRS exists to allow compliance with this rule; and (c) the conditions at the construction or rehabilitation site.5.3. Minimum Requirements for Machines Using, or Used as, ATRS. All machines using, or used as, an automated temporary roof support system in accordance with this section shall comply with the minimum requirements for ATRS as specified in 36 CSR §10-10.