KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH AREA,MCL

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH AREA,MCL

CODE OF PRACTICES/ SAFE OPERATING

PROCEDURE for
Dumper/tipper,Dump,Dozer,Shovel,Drill,Surface
Miner,Traffic
April 20, 2017

CODE OF PRACTICES/ SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE for

Dumper/tipper,Dump,Dozer,Shovel,Drill,Surface Miner,Tra c Rules

CODE OF PRACTICES/ SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE

Safe Operating  Procedure for Dumper/tipper Operation.
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      1.Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of “B/D” “OUT OF ORDER” or “UNDER
REPAIR”. If any such tag is seen, the operator shall not be started.
      2.      Before operating the dumper/tipper , the operator shall personally inspect and test the
following details: -
    a.    That the break, horn and AVA are in proper working order.
    b.    That the head light, back light & dash boards light are in working order.
    c.    That the machine is mechanically sound and in e cient working order.
    d.    Fire extinguisher is provided.
    3.  The dumper/tipper should be operated by the authorized dumper/tipper operator only.
      4.    The glass of the dumper/tipper operator cabin should be kept properly cleaned for good
visibility during operation.
      5.  Before starting operation, the operator shall personally examine the surrounding of the
dumper/tipper.
      6.  The dumper/tipper operator shall take the dumper/tipper for operation only other he is
satis ed regarding the tness/road worthiness of the dumper/tipper.
      7.The dumper/tipper operator should obey the tra c rule and operate the dumper/tipper in
speci ed speed only.
8 He shall obey lawful instructions of supervisor
    8.    He shall obey lawful instructions of supervisor.
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9.    He shall not allow any authorizedCOMMUNITY,JAGANNATH
person to ride in the dumper/tipper.AREA,MCL
    10.  While approaching the swing area of loading machine he will obey the instruction of face
supervisor and operator of loading machine for loading and taking load.
    11.  In dump yard, he will dump the material in a stable designated place and before leaving the
dump yard he will ensure that its Dallahhas come down to its  normal position.
    12.  The dumper/tipper operator shall not march the dumper/tipper over power cable, drill holes
or under close proximately of overhead power line.
    13.  The dumper/tipper operator shall not leave the operator cabin of the machine unless he
park    the dumper/tipper in a speci ed parking place, and following all procedures of applying
brakes before ignition switch is made off.
    14.  He should be very careful while climbing and getting down from the dumper/tipper.
    15.  He should not leave the operator cabin while in duty with out su cient cause and should
minimize getting down from dumper/tipper.
    16.  The dumper/tipper operator shall immediately inform his supervisor/supervisor regarding
any abnormality in dumper/tipper such as  abnormal sound , leakage or low tyre pressure etc.
    17.  At the end of the duty, he will maintain the log book/ register provided at o ce regarding,
abnormality of B/D of the dumper/tipper to bring to the notice of Engineer/Foreman.

    SAFE OPERATING PROCEDUREFOR DUMP (OVERBURDEN)

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    1. The Overburden (O.B.) shall be dumped at a distance of 3.5 meters from the edge of the O.B.
dump and a dozer shall push the same O.B.
      2.    The operators shall not drive their vehicles into the “Non-operational area” which is
designated by a berm of at least 1.5 meters. height.
      3.The operators shall not drive their vehicles on the unstable surfaces or edges, which are
designated, by ag post, signs, etc. to warn them.
    4.  On entering the O.B. dump, the dumper/tipper operator shall visually check the general area
of the O.B. dump. All care should be taken by the dumper/tipper operators regarding the
positioning of the rear wheels of the dumper/tipper at the dumping face. The dumper/tipper
operator shall not back up the dumper/tipper to an area, which has not been visually inspected by
him.
    5.   When dumping in an area where no berm is present, O.B. shall be dumped short of any edge
which shall be pushed into position by dozer and it shall be constantly supervised a mine o cial.
(mining sirdar)
    6. At the edge of the O.B. dump, the dozer operator shall prepare a safety berm (parapet). This
berm shall be formed from the dumped material and have a height equivalent to 3/4th of  the
wheel diameter of the dumper/tipper. In any case, this berm shall not be less than 1.5mtr. in
height and two mtr. wide.
    7. The dumper/tipper shall back up squarely to the berm.

8 The dumper/tipper operator shall reverse his dumper/tipper in such a manner that he can see
    8. The dumper/tipper operator shall reverse his dumper/tipper in such a manner that he can see
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and the dozer operator can see him. AREA,MCL
    9. After positioning the dumper/tipper for dumping, the operator shall raise the hoist only when
the dumper/tipper is stationary. The hoist shall be completely lowered after tipping operation.
During these operations the operator must remain in the cabin.
      10.          If at any time the dumper/tipper operator considers the operation is unsafe, he shall
immediately report to the manager/under Manager/Overman/Mining Sirdar or other supervisor
posted there.
    11.      The speed of the dumper/tipper in O.B. dump shall not exceed 10 Km/hr. while going
towards the O.B. dump & 5 Km/hour while reversing.
      12.          The dumper/tipper operator shall use Audio-visual Alarm (AVA) while reversing the
dumper/tipper on the O.B. dump.
    13.      The O.B. dump shall be slopped ideally in the rising condition to avoid the accumulation
of water on it and other associated dangers.
    14.      No person shall stand or not be allowed to stand on the O.B. dump where the movement
of machineries is more.
    15.      The dumper/tipper/dozer operator shall make joint special inspection of the O.B. dump
with Overman/Mining Sirdar after a heavy of prolonged rain.

    SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR MAINTENANCE OF DUMPER/TIPPER

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    1.     Every dumper/tipper shall be maintained in good condition.
      2.      If the Engineer or the competent person making an inspection notices any defect in a
dumper/tipper the said dumper/tipper shall not be used until the defect has been remedied.
    3. Any dumper/tipper found to be in an unsafe operating condition shall be tagged at the driver’s
position “Out of service do not use” and its use shall be prohibited until the unsafe condition has
been corrected.
    4.Every dumper/tipper shall be regularly serviced and overhauled as per the recommendations
of the manufacturer. The Engineer or the competent person shall maintain a written record of
such servicing and overhauling.
          5.  Except for testing, trials or adjustment, which must necessarily be done while the
dumper/tipper is in motion every dumper/tipper shall be shut down and positive means taken to
prevent its operation while any repair or manual lubrication is being done or to any dumper/tipper
equipment or part thereof which is suspended su cient support should be provided.
     CODE OF PRACRTICE FOR WORKING UNDER THE BODY OF DUMPER/TIPPER UNDER RAISED
CONDITION

        1.  Before working under the body of a dumper/tipper under raised condition the hydraulic
pressure of jacks shall be checked and its safe limit shall be ensured.
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by approved pipes/jacks/other supports at its both sides
as per the design of manufacturer. The mechanical hoist, mechanism alone shall not be depended
upon to hold the body.
    3.  In addition to that support as mentioned in (2) wooden blocks/sleepers, shall be tighten in
between the chassis and the body, for extra support.
      4.  The work person shall wear helmet and other PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) as
required by law, while working under dumper/tipper in raised condition.
    5.  No person shall be allowed to remain in the operator’s cabin when person is engaged to work
under the body. Ignition key may be kept with the work person, engaged under the body.

      6.  Both end (Front & rear) of the whereby dumper/tipper shall be well blocked by wooden
blocks or other supports to prevent its rolling.
    7.  The tools of appropriate size and strength should be issued to avoid any slippage.
      8.  Engineer/Supervisor/ or other competent person as per instruction of Engineer shall
constantly supervise the work.

    SOP FOR DOZER OPERATION

1 Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of “B/D” “OUT OF ORDER” or “UNDER
    1.    Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of B/D OUT OF ORDER or UNDER
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tag is seen, the operator shall not be started. AREA,MCL
    2.    Before operating the operator, the operator shall personally in speed and test the following
details: -
    a.    That the break horn and AVA are in proper working order.
    b.    That the head light, back light & dash boards light are in working order.
    c.    That the machine is mechanically sound and in e cient working order.
    d.    Fire extinguisher is provided.
    3.    The dozer should be operated by the authorized dozer operator duly.
    4.    The glass of the dozer operator cabin should be kept properly cleaned for good visibility
during operation.
    5.    Before starting operation, the operator shall personally examine the surrounding the dozer.
      6.      The operator of dozer shall not allow any persons to ride on the dozer, while in the
operation.
    7.    The dozer operator of dozer should operate his machine in stable ground only.
      8.      The dozer should not be operated in highly inclined ground or at a place where there is
chance of stocking up of the dozer.

9 The dozer should be operated in OB dump yard in such a manner that there should be
      9.      The dozer should be operated in OB dump yard in such a manner that there should be
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cient highest & width.
    10. While operating in dump yard, the dozer should be operated in operator side of the running
dumper/tippers, so that the dumper/tipper operator could see the position of dozer while
dumping.
    11. He should be very careful while climbing and getting down from the Dozer.
    12. He should not leave the operator cabin while in duty with out su cient cause and  should
minimize getting down from Dozer.
    13. The dozer should obey the instructions of supervisors.
      14. The dozer should not be marched over power cable, drill holes or close Proximately of
overhead line.              
    15. The dozer operator should immediate stop his machine, in case of abnormal sound from
machine or any leakage during operation.
    16. Before stopping dozer, the operator should park the dozer at the speci ed place of parking
and the blade of dozer should rest on the ground.                                                                               

    SOP FOR SHOVEL OPERATION,

1 Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of “B/D” “OUT OF ORDER” or “UNDER
    1.    Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of B/D OUT OF ORDER or UNDER
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tag is seen, the operator shall not  start the machine. AREA,MCL
    2.    The shovel operator shall before operate the machine shall check horn, light &  position of
re extinguisher of the shovel.
    3.    The shovel shall be operated by authorized shovel operator only.
    4.    The glass of the operator cabin of shovel shall be kept properly cleaned for good visibility
during operation.
    5.    Before starting operation, the shovel operator shall personally check the track chain, trailing
cable working face and surrounding.
    6.    Before hoisting the bucket a blast of horn shall be made to warn the people present near
the shovel.
    7.    The shovel operator shall not allow any unauthorized person to ride on the shovel while in
operation.
    8.    Shovel operator shall operate the shovel in stable ground and the highest of face is safe.
    9.    The shovel shall not be operated in excess inclined oor or where there is chances of stuck
up of the machine.
    10.  The shovel operator shall place the shovel at an angle of 90 with the face and keep the safe
distance  from high wall while loading.
      11.  The shovel operator shall while loading have eye to eye contact with the dumper/tipper
operator.
    12.  While marching in down gradient he shall keep the bucket of the shovel in the direction of
marching just above the ground level to prevent rolling down of machine .
    13.  The shovel shall not be marched in a road where its gradient is excess.
    14.  The shovel operator shall obey all lawful instructions of the face supervisor.
    15.  The shovel shall not be operated or marched at a place where there is overhead power line
within 3 meters.
    16.  The shovel operator shall immediately stop the machine, if any abnormal sound, odd smell
or leakage of oil and abnormal sparking in M.G. set.

17 Before stopping the shovel the operator should march the shovel to a safe place from the
    17.  Before stopping the shovel, the operator should march the shovel to a safe place from the
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 SOP FOR DRILL OPERATION

  
    1.    Before starting of the operator shall look for any tag of “B/D” “OUT OF ORDER” or “UNDER
REPAIR”. If any such tag is seen, the operator shall not  start the machine.
    2.    Before operating the drill the drill operator shall personally inspect the following details of
the drill.
    a.    The lights and horns are in proper working order.
    b.    The track chain, feed chain and jacks are in proper working order.
    c.    Fire extinguishers provided.
    d.    Leakage of oil or water.
    3.    Only authorized drill operator shall operate the drill.
    4.    The glass of operator cabin of the drill be kept properly cleaned for good visibility during
operation.

5 The drill operator shall not allow any unauthorized person to ride on the drill while in
      5.      The drill operator shall not allow any unauthorized person to ride on the drill while in
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operation.
    6.    The drill operator should see that the wet drilling arrangements/NVE of the drill is in proper
working order. If any de ciencies are noticed it should be communicated to the higher authority.
    7.    Before starting drilling operation, the drill operator should con rm that the face is stable
and he shall not drill at a place which is cracked or disturbed.
    8.    Before starting drilling the drill machine shall be properly leveled by using the jacks.
    9.    The drill shall not be operated or marched in excess inclined oor/road.
    10. Before working the mast of the drill shall be folded and kept severely rest on its bucket.
    11. While drilling the drill operator shall con rm the position of power cable and overhead line.
He shall never bring the machine within three meters of the above power line.
    12. While operating and marching the drill, the drill operator shall con rm the position of Cable
man/helper and trailing cable.
    13. The drill operator should obey all lawful instructions of the supervisors.
      14. The drill operator should immediately stop and inform his higher authority in case of
abnormal sound & leakage of oil or water.
    15. Before stopping the drill, the drill operator should march the drill to a safe and level place
and apply jacks. The engine of the drill or power supply to drill should be stopped.
        
    CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF SURFACE MINER
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    1.0       DESIGN OF SURFACE MINER:

    1.1  The surface miner shall have adequate strength for cutting rock from the ground in situ
with a mechanically driven milling drum provided with adequate number of sharp picks.
      1.2  A record of design, construction & other speci cations as supplied by the manufacturer
shall be kept maintained by the Engineer authorized for the purpose.
    1.3  The Surface miner shall be maintained at all times in safe and good working condition.
    1.4  The surface miner and all its accessories shall as far as possible be constructed of re roof
material. Any ammable material used for the purpose shall be shrouded with a substantial
metallic covering. The surface miner shall be numbered and the same shall be conspicuously
painted on all sides so as to be visible from a distance.
      1.5  All instruments including hour counter, temperature gauge, battery charging indicator
including pressure gauge and all warning devices shall be kept maintained in good working order.
    1.6  The electronic cutting depth control system shall function effectively and be maintained in
good working order at all times.
    1.7  Water spraying system shall be maintained in good working order to prevent formation of
dust and also for increasing the life of cutting tools. The spray nozzles shall be kept regularly
cleaned.
    1.8  Padding and other shields shall be effectively used for reducing the sound and to protect
the operator and the general public from excessive noise. If the noise level in the operator’s cabin

is in excess of 90 db the machine shall not be operated until the noise level is brought down
is in excess of 90 db., the machine shall not be operated until the noise level is brought down
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the operator shall continuously use ear muffs. AREA,MCL
      1.9  In addition to suitable vibration damping devices tted in the path of contact between
machinery and operator, adequate number of cutting picks shall be so placed on the milling drum
that machine vibration during milling action is reduced to a minimum and operator not exposed to
vibrations beyond the recommended level. Frequency amplitude not exceeding 250 Hz and 0.01
mm respectively is the recommended threshold limit of vibration indicated by acoustic
measurements.
    1.10          The braking and/or emergency stopping mechanism shall be regularly examined and
adjusted whenever necessary.
    1.11          None of the safety features provided with the machine shall be altered or by-passed.

    2.0       DESIGN OF PIT FOR THE SURFACE MINER :

    2.1  Pits for deployment of surface miner shall be so designed that adequate slope for drainage
of water out of the working area to prevent ooding is maintained at all the stages of operation.
    2.2  Layout and sequence of slices to be cut by the surface miner shall be so designed that
ultimate pit slope is maintained within safe limits at all stages of operation upto the maximum
designed depth of the pit. Ultimate pit slope shall not be more than 450 for soft and broken strata
and 700 for hard and competent strata.
    2.3  Distance between two surface miners or between the surface miner and any other system
of mining operating in close proximity shall not be less than twice the combined operating radius
of the machines/system
    3.0  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM :
    3.1              The batteries supplying electric power shall be in good working condition to provide
enough power for starting the engine, head lights and for horn and for giving pre-start warning
signals.
      3.2                          All electrically operated safety and signalling devices shall be checked before
beginning of each shift. Machine shall not be started until any defects noticed during such
examination and are repaired and put in order.

33 It shall be ensured that all safety guards and cover plates including panel doors belt
    3.3              It shall be ensured that all safety guards and cover plates including panel, doors, belt,
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are correctly placed in position and securely bolted.AREA,MCL
    3.4              It shall be ensured that all the lights are properly working if the machine is to be
operated after the day light hours.
                SAFETY APPLIANCES:
    1.1              Automatic re protection system, which may consist of one or more containers of
re suppressant (usually a dry chemical) connected by a xed plumbing net work to nozzles
directed at speci ed predetermined re hazard areas of the machinery, shall be provided and
maintained in working order for the surface miner. It is also necessary to adopt the testing
procedure for such re protection system as recommended by the manufacturer. Effective
sensors shall be suitably located to sense the re and actuate the suppressant to come out of the
nozzles already xed to deal with re. An overriding manual system with adequate number of re
extinguishers of proper type and capacity to deal with all re, electric re and other re hazards
shall be provided in working order and so placed to be within easy reach of the operation/helper.
The Management shall also have direct liaison with the nearest re station o cer, in case of need
to control any time re hazard. A major source of water also identi ed in the mine for emergency
use of big re ghting engines of the re station.
    1.2              re extinguishers shall be examined and maintained in working order as per the
provisions of Regulation 120 (3) of the Coal Mine Regulations-1957.
    1.3           Clean and ltered water in adequate quantity for dust suppression shall be kept lled
up in the tank at all time during the operation and at intervals and also as and when required
    1.4           Ear muffs shall be kept available in the cabin of the surface miner and shall be worn by
all persons whenever the noise label exceeds 90 db.
    1.5           Effective means of two way communication shall be provided between the machine
operator and operation of dumper/tipper or other transportation system by using coded signals or
otherwise for proper co-ordination. Code of signals, if being used, shall be kept displayed at
conspicuous places and shall be strictly observed.
    a)               PRE-START PRECAUTION :

b) Look for any placards/tags on the machine like “ OUT OF ORDER” “UNDER REPAIRS”
    b)               Look for any placards/tags on the machine like OUT OF ORDER , UNDER REPAIRS
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are seen anywhere in the entire system, do not start the AREA,MCL
machine.
    c)               A competent person shall examine the machine at the beginning of every shift as per
the checklist provided by the Engineer for that purpose. Defects noticed during checking shall be
recti ed. Such checklist shall be countersigned by the Manager after compliance.
    d)              Con rm the status of the machine from the Engineer In charge for maintenance of the
machine before starting in respect of general working condition and its safety devices, namely
brakes, horn and head lights including tail lights. Any defect, if noticed, must be reported before
commencing the operation of the machine.
    e)    Ensure that all walk-ways and ladders are kept clean, free from oil, grease or other spillage
materials.The wind shield shall be kept clean.                                                                                       
    f)    Before starting the machine it shall be ensured that no person or any other obstacles are
within the working radius of the machine and a pre-start warning signal shall also be given to warn
all the people in the area including the operator/ helper.
    g) Discharge conveyor of the machine shall be started prior to cutting operation. The operator
shall ensure that dumper/tipper or any other system of Coal/overburden transport has been
positioned properly to accept load from the discharge conveyor before starting the cutting
operation.
    6.0      OPERATION :
    6.1  The machine shall be operated by a person who has been properly trained and found to be
competent and also aware of all safety precautions.
      6.2  The operator shall be given full instructions by the Manager in writing speci cally
mentioning all safety precautions in English and in the language understood by him.
    6.3  The Operator shall be authorized in writing by the Manager.
    6.4  Operator helper, if any, provided to assist the operator in co-ordination with the operators of
transporting equipment’s and guiding the cutting depths etc. from the ground level shall position
himself beside the machine in such a way that he can cause the operator to stop the machine
immediately after calling out for an emergency.
    6.5  Dust suppression system must be continuously operated to ensure dust free environment.

6 6 The machine shall not be operated on a gradient higher than the one recommended by the
    6.6  The machine shall not be operated on a gradient higher than the one recommended by the
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operating on sloping surface. Necessary precautions AREA,MCL
as recommended by
the manufacturer shall be taken while operating the machine on inclined surface.
    Never change the direction or speed of the machine all of a sudden which can endanger the
stability of the machine.
      6.7  Un-authorized  persons shall not be allowed to ride or be present in the vicinity of the
machine.
    6.8  Unless otherwise speci cally stated the control shall be operated only when the engine is in
running condition.
    6.9  Discharge conveyor of the machine shall never be slewed over persons or power cables at
any point of time.
    6.10          Discharge height of the machine shall be properly controlled to ensure that the same
does not foul with dumper/tipper body.
      6.A          The following additional modi ed Code of Practice shall be observed during the
operation of Surface Miner, approved for its operation vide letter No.B/Surface Miner/2004/476-
83 Dtd.03.02.2004 of Director of Mines Safety, Bhubaneswar Region, Bhubaneswar.
      6.A-1    The guiding doors provided behind the milling drum of the surface miners shall be
removed permanently from the machine, so that the need for any person to venture beneath the
surface miner for closing the same during manufacturing of the machine is completely
eliminated.
    6.A-2   The machine shall preferably be operated by a single operator, who shall himself adjust
the cutting depth of the milling drum from the controls provided in the operators’ cabin.
      6.A-3    In case, assistance of a co-operator/helper is required to guide the operator for
manuavering the Surface Miner whilst the machine is operating near to the edge/toe of the bench,
so as to prevent its toppling, such helper/co-operator shall at all times remain in the operators’
cabin. In no case shall the helper/co-operator walk along with the machine or cross it from one
side to the other whilst it is in motion.
    6.A-4   In no case shall be operator/co-operator/helper of the Surface Miner venture beneath the
machine for inspection/examination/adjustment/repairs etc. whilst its engine is running.

6 A 5 The operations of cutting and loading of coal connected with each of the surface miner
    6.A-5   The operations of cutting and loading of coal, connected with each of the surface miner
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the shifts be placed AREA,MCL
under personal supervision of an overman authorized for
the purpose, who shall remain at the face as long as the machine is under operation. In case such
operations can not be supervised by an overman, for reasons of absence or otherwise, the same
shall remain suspended for entire shift.
    6.A-6   Adequate length and width of face/bench shall be provided for operation of each surface
miner deployed in the mine, so that it is not required to be manuavered often at the end of each
cut for commencing cutting from the other end of the face.
    7.0       SHUTTING OFF :
    7.1    Ensure that all conveyor belts are emptied.
    7.2  Discharge boom shall be lowered to the normal or lowest position and if not possible, shall
be secured by additional means by cribbing
    7.3   All controls shall be in off or neutral position.
      7.4      The ignition key must be removed from its place and shall be retained securely by the
operator.
    7.5  All compartments, shelves and doors shall be kept correctly closed and secured.
    7.6  The machine shall be secured from any un-authorized operations or against self-rolling or
otherwise
    7.7              In the event of heavy rain or storm the machine shall be stopped, its discharge boom
lowered and parked at a safe place.
    8.0        SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE:
    8.1              Surface miner shall be maintained in accordance with the schedule prescribed by the
manufacturer. Before the machine is put to work after maintenance, it shall be thoroughly
inspected by the Engineer who shall satisfy himself that machine is mechanically sound and is in
working order. A report of every such inspection shall be recorded in a register kept for the
purpose.
    8.2              Servicing and maintenance work on a pressurized system shall be carried out only
after ensuring that all the pressure has been released.

83 Proper tags indicating the nature of the work being done shall be placed
      8.3                          Proper tags indicating the nature of the work being done shall be placed
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    8.4              Before carrying out lubrication, it shall be ensured that the machine has come to a
stand still and the ignition key is removed and is in the possession of the leader of the
maintenance team.
    8.5              See that the battery cut off switch is kept in “OFF” position and battery power can
not be transmitted to the engine by short circuiting.
    8.6              All parts, which are raised hydraulically, shall be kept cribbed by additional means to
prevent any downward movement of the raised parts by any chance of failure of hydraulic
pressure or leakage or damage of hose pipes.
    8.7              The conveyor system shall be maintained to prevent slippage of belt, droppings of
the crushed materials, liberation of dust and any other defects.
    9.0        DUTIES OF OPERATORS:
    9.1              The Operator shall carefully check all the controls including all safety devices like
brakes, head lights, signalling devices etc. Before commencement of work on each shift, if he
nds any defect, he shall report to the Engineer and unless the defect is remedied, the machine
shall not be operated. A record of all such checking shall be maintained in a register kept for the
purpose by the operator.
    9.2              The Operator shall follow the pre-start precautions as detail in clause 5.0 before
starting the machine.
    9.3              In event of in-advertent approach of persons to the working area of the machine
whether or not being warned, the machine shall be stopped forthwith
    9.4              The Operator shall not leave the machine unless he is relieved by his successor
incase the mine is being worked on twenty four hour basis.
    9.5              The Operator shall not allow any un-authorized person to ride on the machine or
operate it.
    9.6              He shall keep the wind screen and cabin in a clean and tidy condition and when the
machine is not in operation, the cabin shall be kept locked to prevent un-authorized entry.

97 The Operator shall ensure that water spraying system for dust suppression is
      9.7                          The Operator shall ensure that water spraying system for dust suppression is
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during milling operation of the machine AREA,MCL
    9.8              The Operator shall see that Fire extinguishers are kept in position and in easy reach
for operation.
    9.9              The Operator shall see that all ladders and fencings are in position.
    9.10          All protection covers and guards, warnings and stickers in the machines are intact
and securely fastened
    9.11          He shall follow the shut of procedure as detailed in clause 7.
    9.12          He shall follow approved code of signals for two-way communication
    10.0     DUTIES OF ENGINEER :
    10.1          He shall ensure that the mechanics and sub-ordinate supervisor/o cials attending to
the maintenance and repair of surface miner are competent to perform such jobs.
      10.2                  He, in collaboration with service engineers deputed by the manufacturers, shall
explain the operation and maintenance schedules of the machine to supervisory personnel and
mechanics. Accordingly, he shall formulate a check list and provide the same to competent
persons for compliance in the beginning of each shift.
    10.3          He shall designate the position of the operator/helper near the machine in such a way
that the helper can cause the machine to stop by an emergency switch within his approach or
otherwise.
    10.4          He shall countersign machine logbook and all  records maintained under Clauses 5.2,
8.1 and 9.1.
    11.1          DUTIES OF MANAGER :
      11.2    It shall be the duty of the Manager to ensure safe operating procedure  in respect of
surface miners
    11.3   He shall authorise an Engineer for the maintenance of the surface miner.
    11.4   He shall authorise competent persons to operate the machine.
    11.5   He shall specify in writing the names of competent persons and their helpers who can
maintain the machine.

11 6 He shall take all possible precautionary measures that may be necessary to ensure safe
    11.6  He shall take all possible precautionary measures that may be necessary to ensure safe
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and for safety of the work persons AREA,MCL
    11.7     He shall frame and enforce the code of signals for two way communications between
machine operator and rest of the crew in the system.
      11.8  He shall also countersign all entries in the records and registers to be maintained in
respect of surface miners.                                                                                                                   
    12.0     DUTIES OF CO-OPERATOR :
    12.1          The co-operator shall be a person who has been properly trained for the operation of
machine and is aware of all the safety precautions and found to be competent and duty
authorized by the mines manager.
    12.2          The co-operator shall ensure proper depth of cut either in auto or manual mode. He
shall also ensure proper adjustment of side reference plates during operation of the machine.
      12.3                  The co-operator shall keep a watch on the operation of primary and secondary
conveyors. If he observes any spillage or damage etc., he shall immediately bring the same to the
notice of the main operator for its repair/maintenance.
    12.4          The co-operator shall monitor/observe the condition of “Material Depressor” or “Brake
Bar” of primary conveyor at the end of each cut. If so required, he shall get the same cleaned after
shutting off the machine for preventing any damage to the primary conveyor.
    12.5          The co-operator shall adjust the water spray system as per requirement to prevent
liberation of dust during operation of the machine.
      12.6                  The co-operator shall assist the operator through signals or other mode of
communication while taking a turn of the machine, specially during reverse travel of the machine.
      12.7                  The co-operator shall guide the hauling units for proper placement below the
discharge conveyor.
    12.8          The co-operator shall take adequate precautions so as not to expose himself to any
danger either due to the operation of the machine or movement of the hauling uni

    13.0     DUTIES OF HAULING UNIT OPERATOR :

13 1 The operator of the hauling unit (dumper/tipper tipper etc ) shall be a person who has
    13.1          The operator of the hauling unit (dumper/tipper, tipper etc.) shall be a person who has
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been properly trained MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH
for its operation and AREA,MCL
is aware of all the safety precautions and found to be
competent.
    13.2          The operator of the hauling unit shall always maintain a safe distance from surface
minor to avoid any collision with the Surface Miner or injury to the co-operator.
    13.3          The operator of the hauling unit shall be fully acquainted with the signal system or
any other mode of communication in vogue with the Surface Miner.
    13.4          The operator of the hauling unit shall not try to move his vehicle across the steps
formed due to surface miner operation in order to prevent toppling of the vehicle or any other
unsafe condition.
      13.5                  The operator shall not reverse the hauling unit in close vicinity of Surface Miner
without having a clear view of the area behind or without the assistance of the co-operator so as
to avoid approaching dangerously close to the Surface Miner
    14.0     SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WINDOWERING OPERATION FOR SURFACE MINER.
    14.1          While the surface miner is in windowering operation the discharge conveyor including
primary conveyor should be removed.
    14.2          While the Surface Miner is in windowering operation, no other equipment like tipper or
pay loader should come close to it.
    14.3          The sensor operator should be in left side of the machine in such a place that he can
walk freely. The sensor operator should not walk on the windowering material.
      14.4                  The windowered materials should be gathered by Pay Loader of Dozer after the
Surface Miner has traveled out at least for a distance of 50 m and the gathered materials should
be loaded into the tippers.
    14.5          In windowering operation, the operator should ensure proper working of the rear water
sprinkler so that dust can be controlled substantially.
    15.0     RESPONSIBILITY :
    15.1     The Manager and his subordinate staff including the Engineer shall be responsible for 
securing effective compliance with the code of practice approved for surface miners.
    SOP for Tipper Operation.

1 Before starting of tipper the operator shall look for any tag of “B/D” “OUT OF ORDER” or
    1.    Before starting of tipper the operator shall look for any tag of B/D OUT OF ORDER or
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“UNDER REPAIR”. IfMANAGEMENT COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH
any such tag is seen, the tipper shall not be started. AREA,MCL
      2.      Before operating the tipper, the driver shall personally in speed and test the following
details: -
    a.    That the break horn and AVA are in proper working order.
    b.    That the head light, back light & dash boards light are in working order.
    c.    That the machine is mechanically sound and in e cient working order.
    d.    Fire extinguisher is provided.
    3.    Only authorized Driver shall operate the tipper.
    4.    During the driving of the tipper in gradient the driver shall drive the vehicle in lower gear.
      5.      The Driver of tipper shall place his tipper at face of loader in such a manner that the
operator of tipper and loader are visible to each other.
    6.    The driver of tipper shall not leave his vehicle at face & shall remain inside his tipper while
leading.
    7.    For one larder only two tippers should remain at leading face, other tippers shall stand in a
queue outside the face.
    8.    The tipper driver shall obey the instruction of face supervisor.
    9.    No authorized person shall be allowed to ride on tipper.
    10. Duly tippers with automatic arrangement of opening & closing system of dalha should be
operated in mines.
    11. The driver should strictly follow the tra c rule.
    12. The driver should use safety helmet and shoe, while in duty.
    13. There should be at least 5 meter distance between two tippers while standing in queue.
    14. The driver of tipper shall use dipper at night.
    15. There should be at least 30-meter distance between two tippers, while running on haul road.
    16. The driver of tipper shall obey all the rule & regulations enforced in the mine.
                 
    TRAFFIC RULES
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      The following rules are designed for safe operation of vehicles in and  around the mine.
Operators of vehicles shall observe these rules and any other special instructions given by the
mine manager. The mine manager and o cials appointed by him shall ensure that all persons in
the mine comply with these rules.
    Rule 1:Procedure
        A person shall neither drive nor operate any vehicle in or about the mine unless authorized to
do so for the vehicle or class of vehicles by the manager.
              A private vehicle shall not be driven within the mine premises unless authorized by mine
manager.
Rule 2: Speed limits
         The speed of the moving vehicle operating in the mine shall be maximum 20KM/Hr except
the vehicle carrying explosive which shall be limited to maximum 15 KM/Hr. The operator shall not

exceed the speed of his vehicle when moving down the gradient negotiating curves during
exceed the speed of his vehicle when moving down the gradient, negotiating curves, during
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and approaching road crossing,COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH
canteen, check gate, workshop, CHP& AREA,MCL
weighbridge.
        The speed of the vehicle in Dump yard   shall not exceed 15KM/Hr.
Rule 3: Right of way
              All light vehicles shall give way to the heavy vehicles like dumper/tipper, Grader, Tippers
Wheel dozers.
        All operator shall give way to Emergency vehicles showing a ashing red light
Rule 4: Parking and standing:
    7.  A driver shall not park or stand his vehicle in a position that will endanger other tra cs in
mine premises.
      8.  The operator shall apply parking brake before leaving the vehicle. The rear wheel of the
vehicle shall be securely blocked and the steering turned off- center when park down the gradient.
      9.  The operator shall not park or stand his vehicle within the area of swing of the Dragline,
shovel and other loading machine without obtaining permission from the operator.
    10.  A Driver of the vehicle shall before moving from a parked position ensure that his path is
free of any obstruction.
      11.  All operators of HEMM and tipper shall sound one blast or horn before moving off from
parked position.
      Rule 5: General:
      13.  The vehicle shall not be driven over any electric cables or water lines unless they are
protected properly.
    14.  The operators shall worn seat belt during operation of the vehicle.
    15.  The vehicle-obstructing road shall give hazard light in the night and red ags in front and
rear side of the vehicle in the daytime.
      16.    The operator of the vehicle shall be directly responsible for cleanliness, oil and water
checks, tyres and fuel of machines and for keeping vehicle under their control.
    17. The operator shall use in the working places and when approaching other tra c or mobile
equipment.                                                                                                                                   

18 The Loads which have an overhang of 1M or more from the body of the vehicle shall give
    18.  The Loads, which have an overhang of 1M or more from the body of the vehicle shall give
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& Red light in night hours so that the passers by willAREA,MCL
be cautioned.
      19.  The operator shall make sure that his vehicle has adequate clearance particularly when
reversing, parking, passing other vehicles and units or passing stationary and static equipment.
      20.  The operator of the vehicle shall ensure himself regarding the condition of all the safety
devices present in the vehicle.
      21.  The operator shall inform immediately if any fault arises or any injury occurs during
operation /checking to the supervisor present there.
    22.  The vehicle shall be checked at least once after repairing only by a trained and recognized
mechanic after every repairing.
    23. All the operators’ tipper/dumper/tipper shall make queue during taking load. They shall not
park their vehicles in a haphazard manner.
   Rule6: Overtaking
    24. The driver of a vehicle may overtake any other vehicle with caution provided that:
    25.   The speed limit is not exceeded.
    26.  There is su cient visibility of the road,
    27.   The vehicles are clear of any road obstruction or junction
    28.    The driver of a heavy vehicle shall not overtake another vehicle on an incline unless the
overtaken vehicle is traveling at a speed less than10 KM/HR and there is adequate visibility of the
road ahead.
    29.    No overtaking is permitted in vicinity of road dividers.
    30.The operator   of vehicle shall not overtake any other vehicle unless he receives    GO AHEAD
signal from the vehicle to which he intends to over take.
    31.  During over taking operator shall use hazard light.

                Rules 7: Signs

      32.  The operator shall obey all the signs, if any doubt arises regarding the sign then the
supervisor /any o cial of the mine present nearby shall be contacted.
    33. Temporary signs shall be removed as soon as possible after need for them ceases to exist.

Rules 8: Mechanical Condition of vehicles

                Rules 8: Mechanical Condition of vehicles
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  34. The driver of MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY,JAGANNATH
each heavy vehicle before operation shall must check hisAREA,MCL
vehicle to ensure that
it is  safe working order and all the safety devices are functioning properly and make written
records of such examination.
  35. The driver of any vehicle shall report to his supervisor any defect found in the vehicle as well
as damage to the vehicle or injury to himself or miss, arising out of a vehicle incident in the mine.
    CODE OF PRACTICE WHILE CROSSING THE PUBLIC ROAD

    1.   Electronic signally system with asher light shall be provided on either side of the haul roads
which will be operated by the security guard manually. It will glow red when vehicles /passers –by
will cross the junction.
    2.   Two nos of security guards will also be additionally posted on the either side of the haul
road round the clock. They will swing in to action in case of failure of signallIng system. They too
will forcibly stop the erring vehicles which will overlook the stop signal.
    3.    The roadway junction will always be free from parking of the vehicles and stand age of any
person excluding security guard.
    4.   Before entering into or going out of the mine the driver /operator of the vehicle plying in the
mines shall observe the electronic signal/signals showed by the security guard posted there.

5 The shift in charge of each shift shall ensure the enforcement of the tra c rule religiously in
    5.   The shift in charge of each shift shall ensure the enforcement of the tra c rule religiously in
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any problem, the matter AREA,MCL
will be reported to higher o cials.

    6.   Random cross checking is to be done by the senior o cials at least once in a week.

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