20.1 Definitions
In these regulations a word or phrase to which a meaning has been assigned in this Act has that meaning and, unless the context otherwise indicates–
Audiogram
means a chart, graph or table indicating the hearing threshold levels of an individual as a function of frequency (viz 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 kilohertz), as determined during a measurement of a person’s hearing threshold levels by means of monaural, pure-tone, air-conduction threshold tests.
Braking system
Means a device or combination of devices capable of reducing the speed of a locomotive or train to a standstill including emergency brake, park brake and service brake;
Dynamic type test
Means the test conducted on a train to determine the deceleration rate and braking efficiency;
Locomotive
Means a self-propelled railbound machine which requires either a driver for manual operation or an operator for automatic operation;
Principal Inspector of Mines
means the officer appointed by the Chief Inspector of Mines to be in charge of health and safety in any region established by Government Notice No. R.92 of 15 January 1997; and
rolling stock
means any railbound equipment that is not self-propelled;
static test
means the test carried out to determine the compliance of the brake holding power of a locomotive braking system measured against the design specification or an appropriate safety standard;
train
means one or more locomotives and rolling stock, all attached.
tripartite institution
means the Council, and its permanent committees and the Mining Qualifications Authority.
