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Rollover protective structures (ROPS) inspection and maintenance guide. Information circular/1985

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6323921
The illustrated manual provides mine safety personnel, the Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA) inspectors, and original-equipment manufacturers with guidelines and a checklist for inspecting Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) being used in the field. The manual discusses specific requirements of the MSHA regulations and minimum inspection and maintenance checks for ensuring compliance with those regulations. An easily reproducible checklist is provided as an aid to the inspection of ROPS.
Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Pittsburgh Research Center
OSTI ID:
6323921
Report Number(s):
PB-85-235786/XAB; BM-IC-9009
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English