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REGISTERED No. D. (D.N.)-72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 243] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1984/ASADHA 12, 1906

Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate

compilation

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MINISTRY OF LABOUR & REHABILITATION

(Department of Labour)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd July, 1984

G.S.R. 492(E).~-The following draft of certain rules which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (r) to (t) and clauses (v) and (w) of section 58 of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952), is hereby pub- lished as required by sub-section (1) of section 59 of the said Act, for the information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, and notice is also given that the said draft will be taken into consideration on the expiry of the period of ibrec months, from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.

Any objections or suggestions which may be receiv- ed from any peison with respect to the said draft before the period so specified will be considered by the Central Government.

DRAFT RULES

CHAPTER I

Preliminary

1. Short Title, Application and Commence- ment.—(1) These Rules may be called the Mines Rescue Rules, 1984.

(2) They shall come into force on such date a:* the Central Government may by notifica- tion in the Official gazette appoint in this behalf.

2. Definition.—In these rules, unless there it; any

thin£ repugnant in the subject or context—

(a) "Act" means the Mines Act, 1952;

(b) "Board of Mining Examinations" means the Board of Mining Examinations constituted under the Coal Mines Regulation! 1957 or the Matalliferous Mines Regulations, ] 961 as the case may be.

fc) "Chief Inspector" means the Chief Inspector of Mines appointed under section 5 of the Act ;

(d) "Foreman's Certificate" means the Certifi- cate granted by the Board of Mining Exa- mination;

(e) "Inspector" means an Inspector of Mines appointed under section 5 of the Act;

(j) "Manager's Certificate" means the certifi- cate granted by the Board of Mining Exa- minations ;

(g) "Ordinarily employed" with reference to any mine means the average number of persons employed per day in that mine during the proceeding calendar year obtained by dividing the number of man-days worked by the number of actual working days;

(h) "Overman's Certificate" means the certifi- cate granted by the Board of Mining Exa- mination;

(i) "Regional Inspector" means the Inspector of

Mines incharge of—

(i) the region or local area or areas in

which the mine is situated; or

(ii) the group or class of mines to which the mine belongs and oVer which he exer- cises the powers under the Act;

(j) "rescue trained person" menns a person who holds a valid first-aid certificate of the stan- dard of the St. John Ambulance Associa- tion (India), and has undergone the course of instructions and practices as set out in Part I of Schedule VI and is undergoing the course of instructions and practices as set out in Part II of Schedule VI and' who has not been suspended or declared unsui- table under rules 22 and 23;

(k) "Schedule" means a Schedule appended to

these rules;

(1) "Superintendent" meams a superintendent of

rescue station.

CHAPTER II

Rescue Station and Rescue Rooms

3. Establishment and Location of Rescue Sta- tion.—(1) The Chief Inspector may. by an order in writing, require the Owner of a mine or n group of mines to establish and maintain one or more rescue station or stations at such piece or plares and in accordance with such design and specifications as he may specify in the order. The order shall also specify the names of mines to be served by such Rescue Station :

Provided that if in a nrning area there are mines belonging to more than one Owner, the Chief Inspec- tor may, under such conditions as he mav SDecifv

in writing, permit two or more Owners lo joiutly establish a common Rescue Station :

Provided further that all the rescue stations fun- ctioning as on the date of coming into force of these rules shall continue to function till smch time as alternative arrangements in accordance with the provisioas of these rules are made.

(2) At every rescue station there shill be appoint- ed one Superintendent and at least two Instructors and also, there shall be maintaiucd a rescue brigade oE not less than eighteen rescue trained persons.

4. Functions of Rescue Stations.— Trie functions

of Rescue Station shall include,

(i) imparting initial training in rescue work;

(ii) imparting refresher training to rescue

trained persons;

(iii) providing support by its own rescue teams and equipment in case of major accidents or long-lastine rescue and recovery opera- tion;

(iv) carrying out the functions of its-cue room in respect of mines exempted under sub- rule (3) of rule 5.

5. Establishment and location of Rescue Rooms.— (1) At every mine where imre than 100 persons are ordinarily employed belowground there shall be provided on surface close to mine entrance a rescue room :

Provided that it may be '"uiiicicnt to provide one rescue room for a number of mines belonging to the same owner if—

(a) the total number of persons employed in belowground workings of all such mines does not exceed 5')00; and

(b) the mines are situated within a radius of 10 kms. from, and connected by road with, the rescue room :

Provided further that, tl-c Chief Inspector may, by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein, relax the requirement of clause (n) of the above proviso in respect ot a rescue room serving a group of miucs belonging to Jie same owner and permit the same 'o additionally di'charge in re&pecl of the mines served, the functions of a rescue station, excepting ihc fnnctfo-i of imparting initial training in rescue work as laid down in rule 4; if such rescue room is : —

(a) equipped with requisite additional rescue ap- paratus including it lea-tf 15 extra sets of two-hour self-contained breathing apparatus; and

(b) placed under the charge of a person holding the qualifications proscribed under sub-rile (2) of rule 8 and at k-ast five rescue train- ed persons of wr>om at least '"me shall hold the qualifications pre^crbed nider sub- rule (D of rule 1 thfveet.

C2) Notwithstanding any thing contained m sub- rule ( 1 ), in the case of coal mines having a fiery

Id

seam or gassy seam of second or third degree, the Chief Inspector may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, require the provision of a rescue room ir- respective of the number of persons ordinarily em- ployed therein.

(3) The Chief Inspector may crnnt exemption from the provision of a rescue room at a mine which is located within a radius of 10 kilometres from a re- scue station;

(4) At each rescue room, there shall be appointed one rescue room in-chargo and such number of rescue trained persons as may be necessary and at least one rescue trained person shall always Ire in atten- dance at the rescue room.

6. Functions of rescue Room.—Subject to the second proviso to sub-rule (1) of rule 5, rescue room shall provide facilities for the storage, assembly, test- ing and adjustments of breathing apparatus and other rescue equipment and apparatus and for their speedy transport to mines in the event of emergency.

7. Appointment of Superintendent.—(!) After

the coming into force of these rules no person shall be appointed as* Superintendent unless he—

(i) is a rescue trained person;

(ii) has at least 5 year's practical experience

of underground work in mines, and.

(iii) is a holder of First Class Managers Certi-

ficate ;

Provided that the First CJasa Manager's Certificate shall be of a type not restricted t y opencast workings.

(2) The Owner shall, within seven days from the date of assumption or relinquishment of charge by the Superintendent, inform the Chief Inspector and the Regional Inspector in Form I.

(3) In the absence of the superintendent, the senior- most Instructor shall be in-charge of the rescue station :

Provided that when the absence of the Superintendent

exceeds 60 days, the Owner shall appoint another Superintendent.

8. Appointment of Instructors.—(1) After the coming into force of these rules no person shall be appointed a& Instructor unless he—

(ii) has at least 3 years' pracrical experience of

underground work in mines; and

(iii) is holder of a Manager's Certificate :

Provided that Manager's Certificate shall be of a type not restricted to opencast work- ings.

9. Rescue brigade at -rescue stations.—(1) After coming into force of these rulea the rescue trained persons for a rescue brigade shall be selected, from amongst the rescue trained persons employed to mines served by the rescue station, by the Superintendent in consultation with the managers of the miner

(2) A person selected under sub-rule (1) shall be posted for not less than one year and not more than

U MS _ •; c a r . i. in a r e s c ue b r i j r i d e.

(5) Every rescue trained person posted in a rescue brigade, shall be entitled to receive the same wages which hi way rcc:i"-'ina while employed at the mine

10. Appoiutinent of Rescue Room In-charge.—Trx,

rescue room in-charge. shall—

(.i) be a, rescue trained person ;

(ii) have at least 3 years' practical experience of

underground work in mines ; and

(iii) be holder of either a Manager's Certificate or an Oveimau's Certificate or a Foreman's Ceitificalc :

Provided that the Foreman's Certificate shall

be Oi -i type not restricted to opencast, workings.

11. Equipment.—(1) At every rescue station there shall b-j provided raid maintained for immediate use, ap, avu'i.js 'j>iu t ;LVi|imeDi as specified in Schedule T,

(2) At every rescue room there shall be provided and maintained for immediate use, apparatus and equipment as specified in Schedule II.

(3) Self-contained breathing apparatus provided at a rescue station and that at rescue rooms under it ihnU be of the same type and make.

- (4) Of ihe apparatus and equipments provided in .pursuance of sub-rules. (1) and (2) above, the following shall be of a type or standard approved by the Chief Inspector —-

(a) breathing apparatus ;

\l<) L'J:io! e ];-:liuets arid apparatus serving the

same purpose ;

(c) reviving apparatus ;

(d) electric safety lamps and flame safety lamps,

and

(e) gas "detectors;

and no such apparatus or equipment shall be provided or used at any rescue room or rescue station or mine if it is not of a typ'j or standard approved by the Chief Inspector.

(5) AH rireathin;: apparatus and every flow meter shall be adjusted and tested periodically, and the purity of oxygen for use in breathing apparatus shall be tested. The testn, sfu>ll be made in the manner prescribed in Schedule III.

(6) In case of an accident in a mine of the type siv.Xie.1 in >ecfion 23 of the Act, arising OIK of the use of anv rescue apparatus, a written report thereof S'^'l r: sf.nt v'tlvn 24 hours by the manager of the mine to the Chief Inspector and Regional Inspector in Forrn-JI:

Provided that if any such accident take place at anv fescue station or rescue room, a similar report shall be sent by the Superintendent.

CHAPTER IH

Duties and responsibilities of Superintendents "etc. employed at rescue station and rescue room :

12. Duties and responsibilities of Superintendent.— (1) The Superintendent shall be in overall control of the rescue station and the rescue rooms served by it.

(2) The Superintendent shall ensure that all the rescue quipment and apparatus kept at rescue station and rescue rooms under his control are maintained in good working order.

(3) The Superintendent shall ensure that adequate stock of spare parts and supplies are kept for main- taining rescue equipment and apparatus in good work- ing order.

(4) The Superintendent shall ensure that all rescue equipment and apparatus kept at rescue station and rescue rooms under his control are inspected by Instructors at specified intervals and the prescribed tests and adjustments made. He shall countersign the records maintained under sub rule (i) of rule 13 :

Provided that, in respect of a rescue room of a type specified under the second proviso to sub-rule (1) of rule 5, the Superintendent may get the above work done through the Officer-in charge thereof,

(5) The Superintendent shall ensure that persons •elected for initial training and those undergoing refresher training receive the prescribed course of instructions and practices.

(6) The Superintendent shall make periodical ins- pections of rescue room under his control to ensure compliance with the provisions of these rules.

(7) In the event of an emergency at a mine, Super- intendent shall perform such rescue and recovery work as may be assigned to him by the manager of the mine or in his absence by the principal official present at the surface.

(8) The Superintendent shall maintain in a bound paged book a diary and shall record therein the result of each of his inspections and also the action taken by him to rectify the defects observed during inspection.

13. Duties of Instructors.—(1) Under the direction

of the Superintendent the Instructor shall—

(a) Impart course of instructions and practices to persons selected for training in rescue work as well as to rescue trained persons and maintain a record thereof; and

(2) Tn the event of an emergency at a mine. Instruc- tors shall perform such rescue and recovery work as may be assigned by the manager of the mine or in his absence by the principal official present at the surface.

(3) Instructor shall not leave the rescue station without obtaining permission from the Superintendent.

14. Duties of active rescue trained persons; posted at rescue station,—The rescue trained persons shall :—

(a) obey all lawful orders of and directions issued by Superintendent or Instructor and assist them in the discharge of their functions ;

(b) attend t > telephone and wireless calls;

(b) attend to telephone and wireless calls;

condition ;

(d) perform rescue and recovery work in mints;

(c) not leave Rescue Station without obtaining

permission, from the Superintendent.

15. Duties and responsibilities of rescue room In-

charge.—Every Rescue Room In-charge shall :—

(a) display prominently a list of mines served by

the rescue room;

(b) maintain a proper record of all rescue equip- ment and apparatus kept at the rescue room;

(e) maintain the equipment] and apparatus kept at the rescue room in good order and ready for immediate use ;

(d) maintain a proper record of inspections of equipment and apparatus kept at the rescue room;

(e) not allow any unauthorised person to enter into or permit any unauthorised person to take out any apparatus or equipment from the rescue room.

16. Duties of rescue room attendant.— Every rescue

room attendant shall ;—

(a) not leave the rescue room until relieved bv

a substitute ;

(b) not allow any unauthorised person to enter in or to take out any apparatus or equip- ment from the rescue room;

(c) attend to telephone calls and maintain a

record thereof;

(d) maintain the rescue room in neat and tidy

condition ;

(e) obey all lawful orders and direction of the rescue room In-charge and assist him in dis- charge of his functions.

18. Rescue tracings.—There shall be kept at every mine having workings belowground, in a lorm suit- able for use by rescue workers, a sufficient number of clear and legible tracings, not being less than three, of the workings of the mine up to a date not more than three months previously, showing the system of ventilation in the mine, and in particular, the general, direction of air-current, every point where the quantity of air is measured, every air-crossing, ventilation-door stopping, booster fan and any other principal device for regulation and distribut.on of fair, tire-dams, pre- paratory stoppings, every fire-fighting equipment, every water-dam with dimensions* and other particulars of construction, every pumping, telephone and ambulance station, every room used tor storing inflammable material, reserve stations and every hauiage and travel- ling roadway. The signs used in these tracings shall be those specified in Schedule IV.

19. Appointment of rescue trained persons in mines, their disposition and accommodation.--(1) The manager of every mine where more than 100 persons are ordinarily employed belowground, shall ensure that from amongst the persons employed, persons on a scale of one man for every 50 persons or part thereof employed belowground upto an employment of 1000 persons and one man for every 100 persons or part thereof, thereafter, are rescue trained persons :

Provided that the minimum number of rescue trained persons at n mine shall be such as to enable compliance with the provision: of sub-rule (4).

(2) As far as practicable, it shall be airanged that all rescue trained persons are equally distributed over the various working shifts. An up-to-date list of distri- bution of such- personu in every shift shall be- posted at the notice board in the office of the mine.

(3) All rescue trained persons shall be provided

residential accommodation near the mine entrance.

(4) The manager shall ensure that at least five

rescue trained persons are readily available on surface at any time.

(5) Effective bell or other arrangements, approved by the Regional Inspector, shall be provided for immediate summoning of rescue trained persons.

20. Selection of persons for training in rescue work.—(1) No person shall be trained in rescue work, unless—

(i) he is between 21 and 31 years of age and holds ft valid First-aid certificate of the standard of the St. John AmbuJance Asso- ciation (India);

CHAPTER IV

Organisation and Equipment in Mines

17. Telephone Communication.—Every mine shall be in telephonic communication with the rescue room and rescue station serving the mire and wherever practicable, wireless communication shall also be DH> vided :

Provided that whers there is no telephonic com- munication system, the Chief Inspector may approve, by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify any otfrer means of communication.

(ii) the manager of the mine where the person is emplo3red certifies in writing that he has had sufficient underground experience for the purpose of rescue work;

(iii) he is certified by a qualified medical practi- tioner, after examination in accordance with Schedule V, to be free from any organic disease or weakness and to be fit for under- taking rescue work; and

(iv) he is considered by the Superintendent of Rescue Station, after such examination and

interview as he considers necessary, Hi be suitable for rescue work.

(2) A medical officer of a mine whom the Super- intendent of the rescue station considers suitable and useful, may be trained in rescue work.

21. Instructions and Practices.--(1) (a) Every person selected for training ;n rescue work shall under- go the course of instructions and practices set out in Part I of Schedule VI, and on passing the examination conducted by the Boaid of Mining Examinations he shall be competent to undertake rescue and n-LOvwy work :

Provided '.hat, a person who had already bfen certified as eJlicient by Superintendent of a Rescue Station before coming into force of these rubs and hud continued to remain active shall be deemed to be competent under this rule.

"* (b) Rescue trained persons shall undergo practices and receive instructions as set out in Part II of Sche- dule VI.

(2) A record shall be kept at every rescue station of all persons undergoing practices or receiving instruc- tions. The record shall contain :—

(i) the date and the character of each practice ;

(ii) the condition of each man after the practice, and if anything abnormal was observed in his condition, whether it was due lc a defect of the apparatus or to Ihe man himself ; and

(iii) any other relevant information.

22. Medical examination etc. of rescue trained persons.—-(1) Every rescue trained person slu'il be re-examined enze at least in every twelve months by a qualified medical practitioner in accordance with Schedule V, and if he is not found fit be shall Lcase to be a rescue trained person with effect from the date on which he is declared medically unfit.

(2) On and from the 1st January, 1988, persons on attaining the age of 45 years shall cease to be rescue trained person :

Provided that this sub-rule shall not apply to the members of the rescue brigade appointed under the Coal Mines Rescue Rules, 1959.

23. Suspension of rescue trained person's certi- ficate.—If a rescue trained peison refuses to under- take or is found to be incompetent or negligent in rescue or recovery work, the Superintendent or the owner, agent or manager of the mine, as the case may be, shall report the matter in writing to the Regional Inspector for suspension or cancellation of the certi- ficate of such person.

CHAPTER V

Conduct of Rescue Work

24. Duties ••?! Manager elc. in emergency.—(1) On receiving information of any emergency likely to re- quire the services of a fescue team, the manager, or in his' absence the Principal Official present at trie surface, shall immediately—

(a) inform the rescue room for necessary assist-

ance ;

(b) Summon rescue trained person employed in

the mine ;

(c) Inform the owner, agent or manager of nearby mines to make available the services of res- cue trained persons employed therein, if so required;

(d) inform the rescue station about the nature of the occurrence stating whether assistance would be needed from the rescue station ,

(e) summon medical assistance; and

(f) send information of the occurrence to the

Regional Inspector.

(2) All rescue and recovery work a,t a mine shall be coflctucted under the overall control, direction and supervision of the manager of the mine or in his ab- sence by the principal official present at the surface :

Provided that in the event of a major emergency, such as an ignition, explosion, big underground fire or an accident involving a number of persons, the manager or the principal official shall, in taking deci- sions regarding rescue and recovery operations, take guidance from a group consisting of a Senior Official of the management, a representative each from the Directorate-General of Mines Safety, concerned rescue station and the recognised Union of the Workers, so however that he must take necessary decisions and direct the operruions as the situation warrants, without waiting for the constitution or deliberations of the said group.

25. Accommodation at the mine for persons en- guged in rescue work.—Whenever rescue trained per- sons are engaged at a mine except for practice pur- poses, there shall be provided at the mine suitable accommodation for the storage and charging of appa- ratus required for carrying out rescue or recovery work at the mine and for the use of rescue trained persons who may be engaged in such work. Such accommodation shall be situated at convenient place near the entrance in use, and shall be properly venti- lated and lighted. Adequate quantity of cool and wholesome drinking water shall be provided at such accommodation ; and proper canteen facilities shall also be provided for the rescue workers.

26. Entry into mines for rescue or recovery opera- tions.—(1) No person shall be allowed to enter a mine or part thereof which is unsafe, for the purpose of engaging in rescue or recovery operations, unless authorised by the manager, or in his absence by the principal official of the mine present at the surface. Only rescue trained persons shall be permitted to enter the mins for the purpose of using self-contained breathing apparatus.

(2) During the progress of such operation, a person or persons shall be stationed at the entrances to the mine and shall keep a written record of all persons entering and leaving the mine, and the lime thereof.

27. Fresh air bases.—(1) As soon as possible, a base or bases shall be established in fresh air, as near to the irrespirabJe zone or zones as safety permits. Every such base shall, if possible, be connected by telephone—

(i) it toe base is underground, to the surface; "r

(ii) if the base is on the surface, to the shaft

bottom.

(2) Except in cases where the delay involved may result in danger to life, rescue trained persons shall not proceed beyond any place where a base is to be es- tablished until there have been stationed at such ^asc—

(a) two persons, of whom one shall be a quali- fied medical practitioner if practicable, and other shall be a rescue trained person ;

(b) a spare team with rescue apparatus, ready

for immediate service ;

revivers etc.;

(d) first-aid box and stretcher;

(e) means of testing for carbon monoxide ;

(f) a hygrometer; and

(g) two flame safety lamps.

(3) Whenever men are already at work beyond the fresh air base, there shall be stationed nt the bsse, as soon as possible, the persons, apparatus and equip- ments specified in sub-rule (2).

28. Leader.—Every rescue team engaged in work with breathing apparatus in a mine shall be under a leader who shall be appointed by the Manager, or in his absence the principal official or a person authorised by the Manager.

29. Instructions to leader.-—Prior to sendintr a rescue team underground, the Manager or in his ab- sence the Principal official of the mine present on surface or a person authorised by the manager shrill give clear instructions to the leader of the team as to where it shall go and what it shall attempt,

30. Test of apparatus.—Before proceeding he row- ground the leader shall test or witness the testing of self-contained breathing apparatus of the team for leakage. No such apparatus shall be used unless it is found safe. He shall check the equipments of his party, and Immediately before entering irrespirable atmos- phere shall mak3 sur; that all breathing apparatuses are working properly.

31. Duties of leader hclowground,—(11 The leader shall not cnjpqe in manual work. He shaH cive his attention solel" to directing the tram find to maintain- ing it<; safety. He shall examine the roof and s'npnorts during the iourncv, and if theiv is anv likelihood of fall at anv nlacc along the read-wav,

(21 Tbe leader shall keen the team together and

shall not allow nny member of the team to stray.

(3) if the atmosphere is clear, the leader shall, when passing the junction of two or more roadways, clearly indicate the route by means of arrow marks in chalk. If the atmosphere is obscure, the leader shall see that a life line is lead-in from the fresh air base, and shall not allow any member of the team to move out of reach of J,hat line; or, if that course is impracti- cable, he shall not proceed until every roadway branching of from the route is fenced across the whole opening.

(4) When using rescue apparatus, the leader shall carry a watch, shall record the pressure of the com- pressed oxygen at intervals of 20 minutes or so, and shall commence the return journey in ample time. During travelling, he shall adopt the pace of the slo- west member, if any member of the team is in distress, he shall immediately return to the fresh air base with the whole team.

(5) The leader shall not permit any member of the team" using breathing apparatus' in a mine to remain at work af any one time for a period linger than one and half hours or such other period as may be specified by the Chief Inspector in respect of the breathing apparatus being used.

32. Rescue team members and their duties.—-(1) The number of persons in any rescue team using breathing apparatus in a mine shall not be less¹ than five nor more than six, including the leader.

(2) If the type of apparatus admits of it, at least one person in every rescue team shall wear an apparatus with an extension for the supply of oxygen to another person in case of necessity,

(3) Members of rescue team shall, in general, use

the signals prescribed in Schedule VII in communicat ing to one another.

(4) In travelling with rescue apparatus on, every member of the team shall keep the place given to him when numbering off. If the pace is too quick, or if distress is felt, the member shall at once call attention to the fact.

(5) Everv member of a rescue team engaged in work with breathing apparatus in a mine shall obey the orders of the leader of the team.

33. Restriction of second spell of work.—No person shall commence a second or subsequent spell of work in irrespirable atmosphere without being examined and found fit by a qualified medical practitioner.

CHAPTER VI

Miscellaneous

34. Obligation of owner, agent, manager in certain situation.—When- an emergency arises at a mine, whether served by a rescue room or rescue station or not the owner, agent or manager of the mine may seek assistance or additional assistance as the case may be, from the nearest rescue room or rescue station. In such nn event—

(a) all possible assistance shall be promptly rendered by the rescue room or rescue station approached; and

(b) the owner of the mine shall pay the full cost of rescue services and facilities borrowed to the owner oi' the rescue station or rescue room rendering such assistance.

35. General management.—It shall be the responsi- bility of the Owner to establish, maintain and ensure proper functioning of rescue room or rescue station as required under these rules, to appoint Superintendents, Instructors, Rescue Room In-charges, Rescue Trained Persons, Attendants and to provide necessary rescue equipment and apparatus as may be necessary for compliance with the provisions of these rules.

36. Inspections.—(1) The Chief Inspector or any Inspector may enter, inspect and examine any rescue station, rescue room or any part thereof and make such examination or inquiry as he thinks fit in order to ascertain whether the provisions of these rules and of any orders' made thereunder are being complied with.

(2) When the mines served by a rescue station or rescue room fall under the jurisdiction of two or more Regional Inspectors, the Chief Inspector may autho- rise a Regional Inspector or Inspector for enforcement of these rules in such rescue station or rescue room.

37, Power to relax.—Where in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, the conditions pertaining to a mine or rescue station or rescue room are such- as to render compliance with any provisions contained in these rules, unnecessary or impracticable, he may by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein grant exemption from the said provisions,

38. Repeal and saving.—(1) The Coal Mines Res- cue Rules, 1959 are repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal anything done or any action taken under the said rules shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of these rules.

F O RM 1

[See rule 7(2)1

Intimation of appointment etc, of Superintendent

From

To

1. The Chief Inspector of Mines,

Dhanbad-826 001.

2. The Regional Inspector of Mines,

Sir,

I have to furnish the following particulars in respect of *appoinirnent/teriTiinatirn cf pppointment of Superintendent at

F.e:cue Station of

1. Name of Superintendent

(Owner).

2. Qualifications (a") First class Manager's (Coai/Mettalliferons")

Certificate No

(b) Number of Certificate of Competency to undertake Rescue and Recovery work

(c) First-aid Certificate No.

3. Date of assumption/relinquishmerit of charge

4. Address of Superintendent

Place :

Date :

•Delete whatever is not applicable.

Your's faithfully.

Signature

Owner

zs

FORM n

[Sec Rule ll(fi)]

No tic* of accident

From

To

1. The Chief, Inspector of Mines,

Dhanbad-826001.

The Regional Inspector of Mines.

Sir,

I have to furnish the following particular of an accident at Mines/Rescue/Station/ Rescue Room of

(Owner)

1. Situation of Mines/Rescue Station/ Name and postal address of Village:

Rescue Room Owner Post Office

Police Station Sub-Division (Taluq) District State Pin :

2. Date and hour of Place and location of Number of persons

accident

accident/in mine/ —, . •— — Rescue Station/ Killed Serious injured

Rescue room*

3. Cause and description of

accident

4. Name of persons Nature of age Sex Natnre of injury/cause of killed.

employment

death

Injured

Yours faithfully.

Signature

Place :

Designation - Manager/Superintendent, Date :

•Delete whatever is not ppplicable.

SCHEDULE I

(b) Spare helmets

2

[S"e Rule 11(1)]

(c) Pressure type with fan . . .. 1

Equipment to be kept at a Rescue Station. D. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

Nos. 1. Oxygen clylnders

12

A. BREATHING APPARATUS

~" ' 2. (a) Oxygen pump (hand driven) . . 4 (b) Oxygen pump (Power driver) . . 2 1. Two-hours self-contained breathing 3. Bobin meter . .. 2 aPp a r a t us

³⁴ 4. Flow meter . . . . .. 2 2. Short duration self-contained breathirg

5 Universal tester . . 2 apparatus . . . . .. 6

6. P r e s s u re g a u ge t e s t i ng d e v i ce . .. 2 3. A b s o r b e nt c h a r g es

2 , 0 00 7. O x y g en t e s t i ng a p p a r a t us . . .. 1

B. R E S U S C I T A T I NG A P P A R A T US

8. A a p p a r a t us t e s t i ng t o ol k it . .. 8

1. R e s u s c i t a t i ng A p p a r a t u s. . .. 12 E. L AM PS E T C. A ND G AS T E S T I NG D E V I CE 2. S p a re c y l i n d e rs

8 ^ F J^ s a f e ty |a r a ps w i th m a J n t e n s n cp k Jt a C. T U BE A P P A R A T US

2. E l e c t r ic s a f e ty l a m ps

( a) P r e s s u re t y pe w i th b e l l o wj . .. 2 ( a) C ap l a m ps w i th b e lt . .. 60

(b) Charging rack for cap lamp with

SCHEDULE n

charger . . . .. 1

[See Rule 12(2)]

F. GAS DETFCTORS

Equipment to be kept at rescue room

1.

3

Methane detector, with battery charger, if required

A. BREATHING APPARATUS .

2.

3

Co-detector

1. Two-hour self-contained breathing appa-

Co-tubes

30

3.

ratus

15

4. Multi-gas detector

2

2

2. Short dilation self-contained breathing apparatus.' . . . . . ' .

50

3. Absorbent charges . . ..

G. AIR AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING INSTRU-

MENTS :

B. RESUSCITATING APPARATUS

I. Vane Anemometer-.

1

4

1. Resuscitating apparatus . . ..

2. Velometer

1

4

2. Spare cylinder

"7." Clinical Thermometer .

2

C. TUBE APPARATUS

4. Sling whirling Hygrometer or psychro-

2

(a) Pressure type with bellows

m e t er . . . . . ..

2

2

(b) Spare helmets . . ..

1 H. T E L E P H O NE

(c) Pressure type with fan

1. G e n o p h o ne . . , . ,. 2

D. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

• 4

1. Oxygen cylinder . . ..

I. MISCELLANEOUS E Q U I P M E N T.

2

2. Oxygen pump (hand driven) .

1. Charging Rack for car batteries

1

" 1

3. Flow meter

2. Stopwatches . . ..

3

1

4. Universal tester . . ..

3. Rain gauge . ..

1

1

5. Pressure gauge testing device .

4, Lifeiine

1 roll

2

6. Apparatus testing tool kit

•5. Guideline . . ..

1000 ( meters)

E. LAMPS ETC. A ND GAS TESTING DEVICE

6. Evacuated Sampling tubes

10

1. Flame Safety lamps with maintenance tool

4

kit

J. SAKETY & FIRST-AID EQUIPMENT

15

Electric safety lamps Cap lamps with belts . . ..

2. (a)

1. Safety Helmets . . - • •

60

1

Charging rack for cap lamps with charger

(b)

2. Safety belts

6

3. First Aid Boxes

10

F. GAS DETECTORS

4. Blankets

15

1.

2

Methane detector, with battery charger, if required

5. Foldinftstreichers-.

12

2

2. Co-detcctprs ,

1

3. Co-tubes , . , - -• K. E I KH v 1UH1UNU EQUIPMENT

2

4. Multi-gas Detector

1. Co 2 fire Extinguishers ••

4

2. Foam type fire extinguishers .

10

J N S T R U-

G. Alfi. AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING

3. Foam charges

. . 50

MENTS.

4. Trailer pump

1

. , , 1

1. Clinical Thermometer . . ..

5. Trailer for carrying goods

2

1

Sling whirling hygrometer or psychronjeter

2.

6. Hose pipe .

300

H. TELEPHONE:

(meters)

1. Genophone

7. Siren (hand operated)

1

8. Siren (Power operated) ,

1

I. SAFETY A]v"D FIRST AID EQUIPMENT

15

1. Safety Helmets

9. V HF Equipment .

2

10. Rescue Vans

4

2. Safety Belts .

2

4 11. Station Wagons

3. First aid Box

2

5. F o l d i ng s t r e t c h e rs

4

J. F I RI

1.

3 H G H T I NG t y U J P M b NT - F o am t y pe fire e x t i n g u i s h er . .. 2

- F o a m - c h a r g es . . .. -20 2.

K. M I S C E L L A N E O US

1. L i f e l i ne

1 r o ll

2. G u i de l i ne

1 0 00 (meters.)

3. E v a c u a t ed S a m p l i ng t u b es . .. 10

L. T R A N S P O RT A R R A N G E M E NT

1. R e s c ue V an

1

SCHEDULE III

Adjustments and test of Breathing Apparatus, Flow- meter, Oxygen etc.

[See rule 11(5)]

1. Every breathing apparatus' shall be thoroughly tested once least in every month or at such shorter intervals as may be recommended by the manufacturers of the breathing apparatus in a manner specified in para 2.

2. (i) The apparatus shall be examined in respect of its general condition and particular atten- tion shall be given to every delicate and perishable .part.

(ii) The apparatus shall be tested for leakage. If any leakage is observed, the apparatus shall be deemed unsafe for use.

(iii) The pressure at which any automatic reliel valve discharges' shall be measured and if required so adjusted as to operate within the limits recommended by the manufacturers.

(iv) The pressure in the oxygen cylinder shall bo

measured.

(v) The rate of delivery of oxygen shall be measured by aflowl-meter|uru've;isalTester. If required, the reducing valve shall be ad- justed to supply oxygen at a rate of flow specified by the manufacturers.

A record of such measurements and ad- justments shall be kept in a bound paged register.

(vi) If an apparatus has been provided with an automatic demand valve, the pressure at which it operates shall be measured and iff required adjusted as to operate within the limits' recommended by the manufacturers.

(vii) Other tests and adjustments, ]f any, as re- commended by the manufacturers shall be performed and a record thereof kept in a bound page register.

3. The purity of oxygen supplied for use in breathing apparatus shall be tested. No oxygen which is' found to contain more than one per cent of impurities shall be used.

4. Flow-meters shall be tested for accuracy at least once in very six months and the result of every test shall be recorded.

5. Where by this Schedule any particulars are re- quired to be recorded they shall be recorded forthwith in a bound paged register kept at rescue room or rescue stations, as the case may be, and shall be signed and dated by the person making the test and shall be countersigned by the Superintendent.

SCHEDULE IV

(See Rule 18)

CODE OF SIGNS

Remark

Name

SHAFT

ABANDONED SHAFT

INCLINE

ABANDONED INCLINE

PILLARS AND GALLERIES

DRIFT

IN BURNT SIENNA SHOWTNO

GRADIENT m BLACK

i

IN BLUB

(H TKDIGATE8 LOCATION OF

HYDRANT)

WATER PIPELINE & HYDRANTS

^ —*

Schedule IV—Contd.

I

Name

Remark

IN RED

STAPLE SHAFT

SHOULD STATE THE DISTANCES V? AND DOWN TO ALL INSETS

j

ABANDONED STAPLE SHAFT

IN RED

DYKE OR OTHER INTRUSION

IN GREEN

UNDERGROUND SPOT LEVEL

IN BLUE

WATER DAM

LETTER 'W TO BE WRITTEN IN BLUE

JR CROSSING

INTAKE ARROW IN BLUE AND 'RETURN ARROW IN RED

>OORS

IN RED BOW OF 'D¹ IS INDICATIVE OF DIRECTION OF OPENING OF DOOR

XPLOSION PROOF

IR CROSSING

INTAKE ARROW IN BLUE AND RETURN ARROW IN RED

OAF

IN RED

JCK/STONE OR CONCRETE

3NITLATTON STOPPINO

S.lMdutc IV—Contd.

Symbol

Name

Rein irk

INTAKE IN BLUE RETURN IN RED DIRECTION OF AIR CURRENT

I

TELEPHONE

FIRE DAM SEAL OR STOPPING

IN RED

EXPLOSION PROOF STOPPING

IN RED

REGULATOR

IN RED

AUXILIARY FAN/BOOSTER FAN

IN RED

THICK CROSS IN RED UNDERGROUND FIRST AID STATION.

ENGINE HCX OR ROOM

IN RED

PRf ATORY ISOLATION STOPPING

PUMPING STATION

LETTER 'P1 TO BE WRITTEN IN BLUE

SAND STOWED ARSA

IN RED

FIRE EXTINGUISHER/FIRE STATIONI

SCHEDIHUE V

[See rule 22(1)]

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

1. Every person selected for undergoing training in rescue and recovery work and every rescue trained person shall be thoroughly examined medically. Parti- cular attention shall be paid to the following requirements:

(1) The person shall be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect.

(2) The limbs shall be well formed and develop- ped and the function of all limbs shall be within normal limits.

(3) fa) The standard of distant vision without glasses shall not be less than the following : (i) Better eye —6/6 (ii) Worse eye —6/9

(b) There shall be no squint in the eyes.

(c) There shall not be any organic distease of the eyes, which is likely to afffect distant vision within a period of one year.

(d) The person shall not be suffering from

nystagmus.

(4) Hearing shall be good Person shall be able to hear conversational voice from a distance of 3meters.

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(5) (a) Respiratory system shall be sound and free from any chronic laryngeal, bron- chial and pulmonary disease.

(b) An X-ray examination shall be made once in two years and there shall not be any evidence of any pulmonary disease.

(c) The difference of chest measurements taken after full inspiration and full expiration shall not be less than 5 cms.

(6) (a) There shall be no evidence of cardiac

or vascular disease.

(b) Normal heart rate shall not be above 90 or less than 60 beats per minute. The person shall be free from dyspnoea on light exertion.

(c) Blood pressure shall not exceed 140 mm of mercury, systqlic and 80 mm of mer- cury, dystolic.

(7) Person shall not have hernia.

(8) Person shall not have Hydrocele.

(9) The nervous system shall be sound and there shall not be any history of epilepsy or any other organic or hysterical fits or vertigo.

(10) The gums and teeth shall be healthy and free from any infection, Persons with artificial denture shall be declared unfit.

(11) Weight of person shall be in accordance with

the Table given below:—

AGE IN YEARS

Height in centimeters

18 to 22

23 to 27

(1) ' (2)

(1) (2)

28 to 32 33 to 37 . 38 to 42 43 to 45

(0 (2) (1) (2)

140—145

4 1' 52 41 53

(t) (2) 0) (2>

43 56, .43 51

146—150

4} 54 43 56

43 58 43 59

44 59' 45 60

151—155

45 56 46 58

45 60 45 61

46 62 47 63

156—160

48 59 48 61

• 47 64 47 64

48 65 50 67

161—165

51 62 . 51 65

50 67 50 68

51 69 53 70

166—1)0

54 66 54 68

53 71 53 72

55 73 55 75

171—175

58 71 - 58 73

56 75 56 76

58 78 . 50 80

176—180

61 . 75 62 78

60 80 60 .81

62 83 64 85

181—185

6.5 80 65 83

fi4 R7

64 86

66 " 88 68 90

186-190

69 85 69 89

68 92 68 93

70 94 72 96

(l) Minimum weight In kilograms.

72 97 72 98

(21 Maximum weight in kilograms.

N.B. In case of 12 monthly re-"xanilnatlon of rescuetralried persons, variation upto 10% in the fitness

standards .may bcacceptod.

SCHEDULE VT

[See Rule 20(1)]

COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES

Part I—Initial Course

The course of instructions and practices shall be as

follows :

A. Instructions.—Instructions in the following

subjects :—

(i) the general methods of dealing with fires below-ground and the recovery-of mines alter fires and explosions.

(ii) the construction, use, repair, maintenance and testing of the type or types of breathing apparatus provided, and the smoke helmets or other apparatus serving the same purpose;

(iii) the use of methodj and apparatus for reviving

persons;

(iv) the properties, and the methods of detection of noxious and inflammable gases which may be found in mines;

(v) the taking of gas samples in irrespirable

atmosphere;

(vi) the reading of mine plans;

(vii) the requirements contained in Chapter V and

Schedule VI to these Rules.

B. Practices.—Not less than twelve practices with breathing apparatus and not less than two practices with smoke helmets or other apparatus serving the game purpose. The practices in each case shall be carried out under conditions devised to resemble those likely to be encountered in operations below-ground and requiring the use of such apparatus and shall be carried out as follows :

(a) Not more than eight and not less than five

men shall take part in any practice.

(b*) The practices with breathing apparatus shall commence in ordinary air, and shall progress gradually until practices, can be carried out and in hot and irrespirable atmosphere.

(c) The practices with breathing apparatus shall comprise the following operations :—

(1) repeatedly raising and lowering of a weight of 25 kilograms to and from a height of 1.8 metres by means of a rope and pulley;

(ii) walking continuously at a fair pace for

half an hour;

(ill) building and removing temporary stop- pings of stone, brick, sand-bags, brattice cloth or other materials, and carrying the materials required for such operations over a distance of at least ten metres;

(iv) removing debris ip confined space, as re- presenting the clearing of a fall of roof;

(v) setting timber or other roof supports,

(vi) earring, pulling or. pushing on a stretcher a live person or dummy body weighing 70 kilogram along the length of the gallery.

(vii) the rapid establishment of communication.

Part II.—Practices and Instructions after becom-

ing competent.

A. Instructions.—Revision of all subjects included

in Part I.

B. Practices'.—At least eight practices with breath- ing apparatus in every calendar year of which at least four shall take place in mines, and the remainder In hot and irrespirable atmosphere in the Training Gallery at Rescue Station. As far as practicable these practices shall be evenly distributed, so however that the gap between two consecutive practices shall not exceed four months.

Provided that, if a rescue trained person fails to undergo a refresher practice over a period exceeding four months, the Chairman, Board of Mining Exami- nations may, on being satisfied that the discontinuance was on valid reasons, permit him subject to the provisions contained in rule 21, to. undergo a special course of refresher practices and instuctions, extend- ing over five consecutive days, whereupon, he shall again become active.

Note :—(i) All practices shall last at least two hours except on occasion when, in the opinion of Instructor, it is desirable in the interest of safety to curtail the period of practice. At some of the practices, breathing ap- paratus shall be worn continuously for a period of two hours.

(ii) The code of signals set out In Schedule

VII shall be used in training.

SCHEDULE VTI

[Sec rule 20(2) and 32(3)]

CODE OF SIGNALS

One hoot.—"Distress or Help Wanted" (If no answer given to a call, "Distress" to be understood).

Two hoots.—Halt.

Three hoots.—Retire.

Four hoots.—Advance.

Five hoots.—To call attention.

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