1879.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1781

51. The onsetter shall be in the mine at the appointed time in the morning. He shall be at his station to give signals and perform his other duties under these rules, and he shall remain there to see the men and boys all safely into the cage and up the shaft at the close of the day.

52. The onsetter shall report to the underviewer any person that gives a signal or disobeys his directions. He shall remain at the bell-handle and give cautionary signals, if necessary, when any person ascends or descends the shaft; he shall only allow appointed persons to put tubs into or take them out of the cages; and he shall see that the coals or materials do not project over the cage.

53. The onsetter shall see that the water sump is never uncovered when any person is ascending or descending the shaft.

54. The banksman shall keep the cages and pit-top clear.

55. The banksman and onsetter shall alone give the signals for moving the cages, which are as follow:—

When the cage is to be raised from the pit bottom, the bell is to be struck … Once.
When men are about to ascend … … Three times.
Which the banksman shall answer before men get on to the cage … … Once.
When men are about to descend the banksman shall signal … … Three times.
Which the onsetter shall answer by signalling … … … Once.
When men are ready—the signal to go on … Once.
To stop the cage … … … Once.
To lower down the cage … … Twice.
To raise up after being stopped … … Four times.

56. The banksman and onsetter shall not allow any person to ride on the cage without the cover, unless by special permission.

The following special rules shall be in force at any mine where steam-engines are used:—

Enginewright.

57. The enginewright or some competent person shall daily inspect the engines, boilers, steam-gauges, water-gauges, feed-pumps, safety-valves, indicators, brakes, drums, ropes, chains, cages, and all other machinery used for the purpose of raising men or materials from the mine, and shall cause the same to be in a state of efficient repair.

58. The enginewright, or some competent person appointed, must daily examine the state of the shaft by which persons ascend or descend, and the guides and conductors therein.

59. The enginewright shall see that the walling and timbering of the pumping shaft and the pumping apparatus are frequently examined. The fixed and suspended stages, cradles, land loops, ropes, chains, gin, and capstan shall be examined before being used.

60. The enginewright shall see that competent persons, of not less than eighteen years of age, are employed for working the machinery used in lowering and raising persons employed in the mine.

61. The enginewright shall see that the bells and signals required by this Act are fixed and maintained in working order, and that the engineman understands the code of signals.

62. The enginewright shall see that every cage used for the purpose of raising and lowering persons in the shaft shall have a proper covering overhead.

63. The enginewright shall see that all ropes are carefully attached to the drum, and when the cage is at the pit-bottom there must not be less than two rounds of rope on the drum.

64. When a winding shaft rope requires “capping” or “splicing” it shall be done under the direction of the enginewright or a competent person appointed by the manager.

65. The enginewright shall report any breakage or derangement of machinery to the manager or engineer.

66. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that each boiler is laid off and cleaned when required; he shall make a careful examination of the same and all its connections, and not allow it to work unless in good working order.

67. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that all the signals are fixed that are required by the Act.

68. The enginewright shall see that every fly-wheel, and all exposed and dangerous parts of the machinery, shall be securely fenced.

Enginemen and Stokers.

69. Each engineman shall, every morning before commencing work, examine his engine and all the machinery connected therewith, and immediately report any defect to the manager or enginewright.

70. The engineman must run the ropes and loaded cages slowly up and down the pit before any person ascends or descends.

71. No one shall interfere with the engine except the engineman. He shall at all times gently lift the cage from the pit-bottom, and carefully drive the engine, and not leave the handle whilst persons are in the shaft, and shall not allow any person to remain in the engine-house. He shall pay particular attention to the indicators and signals, and shall stop the engine if any defect is perceived.

72. The engineman shall not leave his work whilst any person is underground, except when he is relieved by the engineman coming on the next shift; and, in case of sickness or lawful absence, he must give early and sufficient notice to the enginewright, so that a substitute may be provided.

73. The engineman shall make himself thoroughly acquainted and act in accordance with the signals laid down in these rules.

74. When work is suspended the engineman shall leave the cages in such a position that they do not impede the ventilation, and so as not to leave the pit-top unfenced.

75. Whilst any person is in the shaft the engineman shall drive the engine at a reduced speed.

76. The engineman or stoker shall, from time to time during the day, examine the fittings of the boilers, and at once report any defects to the manager or enginewright. The stoker shall from time to time examine the floats, safety-valves, and steam-gauges, so as to ascertain the level of the water and pressure of the steam.

The following special rules shall be in force at any mine where any incline or engine plane is in use:—

Brakesman on Incline and Engine Planes.

77. The brakesman shall, during work, see that the machinery, ropes, signals, &c., are in proper working order; and, if he perceive anything wrong, at once report the same to the underviewer or his deputy. He must be cautious in conducting the wagons, and see that they are securely coupled. He shall pay attention to giving and receiving the necessary signals.

78. The underviewer or his deputy shall see that proper stops and blocks are fixed at the top of each incline,