What is required on haulage roads between the end car of trips placed on sidetracks and moving traffic?

The requirement for a clearance point marked with an approved device on haulage roads between the end car of trips placed on sidetracks and moving traffic is essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. This marking serves as a clear visual indicator for all operators regarding where it is safe for vehicles to pass or where they should stop.

Establishing a designated clearance point effectively communicates to traffic that caution is necessary, helping to minimize the risk of accidents involving moving vehicles and stationary cars. Additionally, this regulation ensures that everyone on-site is aware of the safe operating procedures, contributing to overall mine safety. Properly marked clearance points represent a systematic approach to traffic management in potentially hazardous areas, making it easier for mine workers and vehicles to navigate the site safely.

While speed limit signs, traffic signal persons, and barriers can all play a role in improving safety and reducing risks, they do not specifically address the operational boundary for safe passage or clearance in the same direct way that an approved device does for vehicles moving past a sidetrack.