Buckets shall not be overloaded, and feed shall be regulated to prevent spillage.

Inspection and maintenance of carriers (including loading and unloading mechanisms), ropes and supports, and brakes shall be performed by competent persons according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

Any hazardous defects shall be corrected before the equipment is used.

Positive-action-type brakes and devices which apply the brakes automatically in the event of a power failure shall be provided on aerial tramways.

Track cable connections shall not obstruct the passage of carriage wheels.

Towers shall be suitably protected from swaying buckets.

Guard nets or other suitable protection shall be provided where tramways pass over roadways, walkways, or buildings.

Persons other than maintenance persons shall not ride aerial tramways unless the following features are provided.

(a) Two independent brakes, each capable of holding the maximum load;

(b) Direct communication between terminals;

(c) Power drives with emergency power available in case of primary power failure; and

(d) Buckets equipped with positive locks to prevent accidental tripping or dumping.

Persons shall not ride loaded buckets.

Where possible, aerial tramways shall not be started until the operator has ascertained that everyone is in the clear.