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SHORT NOTES ON MINES RULES 1955

Rule 29Q: Workmen's Inspector

• Applicable: Mines with 500+ workers.

• Designation: 3 qualified employees (mining, electrical, mechanical) in consultation with union/elected reps.

• Extra Inspector: For every additional 1000 workers beyond 1500.

• Eligibility: Must hold Overman/Foreman/Electrical Supervisor cert., 5 yrs experience (2 yrs in relevant mine), & 30-lecture orientation.

• Duties: Inspect 2 days/week, report in Form-U.

• Action: Mine management must act on reports within 15 days.

Rule 29T-29W: Safety Committee

• Mandatory: Mines with 100+ workers.

• Composition: Manager (Chair), 5 officials, 5 elected workers, Workmen's Inspector, Safety Officer (Secretary), optional co-opted members.

• Functions: Review unsafe conditions, accidents, operations, safety campaigns, monthly meetings.

• Reporting: Manager to report action within 15 days to Secretary.

Chapter V: Health & Sanitation

• Rule 30: 2L drinking water/worker/shift, free & accessible. Cooling may be required.

• Rule 33: Separate toilets (1 seat/50 workers), male & female.

• Rule 34: Must be brick-built, ventilated, drained, whitewashed (every 4 months) or cleaned weekly if tiled.

• Rule 37: Underground toilets required if greater than 50 workers, placed near shafts or suitable spots.

Chapter VI: First-Aid

• Rule 43: Mines with greater than 150 workers need first-aid room:

  • For greater than 1000 workers: Full-time doctor, nurse, dresser (unless hospital nearby).

• Rule 44: First-aid stations at shafts, sites, workshops, etc. (1 per 50 workers).

• Rule 45: Officials (Overman, Sirdar) must carry portable kits.

Chapter VII: Employment

• Rule 49: Max 2 compensatory rest days/week.

• Rule 58: OT Wages paid at period end; 30+ min = 1 hr; daily rate = 1/26 of monthly wage.