What must mantrip vehicles not be subject to during transportation?

Mantrip vehicles, which are designed for transporting miners and materials in underground mining operations, must not be subject to overcrowding because it can compromise safety and efficiency. Overcrowding refers to exceeding the vehicle’s designed capacity in terms of the number of passengers or load area utilization. When a mantrip is overcrowded, it can lead to several dangerous scenarios, including impaired vehicle handling, increased risk of accidents, and difficulty in emergency situations.

Maintaining the appropriate number of passengers ensures that the vehicle can operate effectively within its safety specifications, allowing for proper weight distribution and maximizing the vehicle's operational integrity. Ensuring that mantrip vehicles are not overcrowded is vital for passenger safety and the overall effectiveness of the transportation system within the mining operation.

While other concerns such as overloading, overheating, and over-speeding are also critical aspects of maintaining safety and operational standards, overcrowding specifically pertains to the safe capacity limits for passengers, which is a direct risk factor and often emphasizes the human element in transportation safety.