Abstract: A support bracket for use in supporting overhead cables in mines comprising a post having a first end and a second end with means whereby it can be secured to a support. The second end has limbs extending from either side of the second end which constitute support arms of the bracket to support a cable or hose. The support arms being movable from a cable support position to a cable release position when the cable is subjected to a load in excess of a predetermined level and to return the arms to a cable support position when the excess load has been removed.