Sop Mines PDF

Register for Standard
Operating Procedure
Table of Contents:
# Reference No. SOP for Page No.
01. MINE/OHS/SOP/01 Entry in the mining area 4-5
02. MINE/OHS/SOP/02 Drill Operation 6-8
Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 1 of 93

03. MINE/OHS/SOP/03 Blasting Operation 9-21
04 MINE/OHS/SOP/04 Excavation 22-24
05 MINE/OHS/SOP/05 Transportation 25-29
06 MINE/OHS/SOP/06 Dozer Operation 30-32
07 MINE/OHS/SOP/07 Crusher Operation 33-34
08 MINE/OHS/SOP/08 Removal of boulder from crusher hopper 35-37
09 MINE/OHS/SOP/09 Chute Cleaning 38-40
10 MINE/OHS/SOP/10 Handling and filling of HSD 41-43
11 MINE/OHS/SOP/11 Water Tanker 44-47
12 MINE/OHS/SOP/12 Unloading at waste dump site 48-50
13 MINE/OHS/SOP/13 Commissioning of Excavator 51-53
14 MINE/OHS/SOP/14 Excavator Repairing 54-57
15 MINE/OHS/SOP/15 Commissioning of dumper 58-60
16 MINE/OHS/SOP/16 Dumper Repairing/Maintenance 61-64
17 MINE/OHS/SOP/17 Drill Repairing 65-67
18 MINE/OHS/SOP/18 Welding and gas cutting 68-71
19 MINE/OHS/SOP/19 Handling of oil and grease 72-74
20 MINE/OHS/SOP/20 Tyre handling 75-77
21 MINE/OHS/SOP/21 Placement of hydraulic jack 78-79
22 MINE/OHS/SOP/22 Battery: Handling and maintenance 80-82
23 MINE/OHS/SOP/23 Repairing and general maintenance 83-86
87-89
24 MINE/OHS/SOP/24 Repairing of dozer
25 MINE/OHS/SOP/25 Cleaning at conveyor belt 90-91
26 MINE/OHS/SOP/26 Operation of Backhoe 92-94

27 MINE/OHS/SOP/27 Stacker and Reclaimer shifting 93-94

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Classification: Standard Operating Procedure
ECL Number:
SOP for - ENTRY IN THE MINING AREA

Permit to Work Requirements: NA
Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, SAFETY GOGGLE, CRASH HELMET
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE DAMAGE OCCURRS TO CONCERNED MEN AND VEHICLE
1. Purpose: For safe inspection/working in Mines area.
2. Scope: Mines
3. Abbreviations: NA
4. Accountability: HOD
5. Responsibility: Visitor, concerned person
6. Tools & Tackles: NA
7. Manpower Requirements:
8. Results & Acceptance: Satisfactory
9. Frequency of Realization: As per need
10. Step by Step Procedure:
i. No visitors are allowed without prior information to the concerned

person
ii. Before entering in the mines gate show the gate pass to the
security issued by the main gate.
iii. Please ensure your PPE are as per standard
iv. Enter your name, purpose of visit and name of concerned person
in the register kept with the security.

v. Obey all the traffic rules and caution signs inside the mine area.
vi. Visitors are not allowed to go inside the workshop/active mining
area/crusher area alone. Always visit the above said areas with the
authorized person of the mine department.
vii. Do not go near the HEMM without permission and authorization
from competent person
viii. Do not go near the water sumpsarea in Mines.
ix. Always fasten your seat belt while travelling in the vehicle inside
the mines
x. Driving is not allowed inside the mines without prior permission
from competent authority
xi. Before going out take the signature of the person visited and
submit the gate pass at mines gate.
11. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons entered in mine
12. Amendment Details
SOP for - DRILL OPERATION

Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, SAFETY GOGGLE, EAR PLUG, DUST MASK
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE DAMAGE OCCURRS TO CONCERNED MEN AND MACHINE
1. Purpose: For safe operation drilling machine.
2. Scope: Mines
5. Responsibility: Shift In charges, Blasting In charge, Mines Manager
7. Manpower Requirements: One
9. Frequency of Realization: Daily
A. PREPARATION OF DRILLING AREA:
i. Preparation of drilling area shall be done under proper supervision

of Shift Ic or blasting Ic/Foreman.
ii. Marking of drill holes shall be done by blasting Ic/Foreman.
iii. Deploy the drill machine with consultation with shift Ic
B. PRE-START CHECKS:
Before starting of Drilling operation please check

i. All your mandatory PPEs are as per standard

ii. Any visible damages, report the same to shift/maintenance Ic, if
observed
iii. Water level in radiator, top up, if found low
iv. Diesel
v. Engine oil level
vi. Any visible leakages
vii. Any geological disturbance
C. AFTER START CHECKS:
After completion of pre-start checks and satisfied with all the observations
i. Get in the cabin and lock the door properly

ii. Give the proper signal to alert everyone in the vicinity of drill machine.
iii. Check all the dashboard lights and alarms are in working condition
iv. Please check the availability of drilling plan.
v. Don’t carry out drilling operation simultaneously on two benches
directly one above the other
vi. Clear all doubts about the drilling plan (like depth, spacing, burden
etc.) with drilling/Shift Ic before commencement of drilling operation.
vii. Set the drill machine at least 3 meters away from the edge of the
bench.
viii. Check all compressor hoses placed properly
D. DURING DRILLING OPERATION:
i. Check the condition of drill bit, replace the drill bit, if found blunt.
ii. Secure the mount blocks properly
iii. Always use the dust collector to eliminate air pollution due to dust
generation
iv. The drill helpers shall not stand near the drill machine when drilling
operation is in progress.
v. Don’t allow any adjustment/repair/maintenance work when machine is
in running condition,
vi. While shifting from one hole to another, the drill mast shall be in rest
position.
vii. Plug the drill holes properly after completion of required hole depth.
viii. Helper shall be always at visible angle to the drill operator.
ix. Ensure proper depth.
E. DURING SHIFTING:
i. Always use designated route while shifting from one location to another
ii. Always shift the machine away from the edge of the bench
iii. Make sure the mount blocks are taken out and mast is rested properly.
iv. Don’t block the haul road while shifting on haul road.
v. Always give way to dumpers, Motor grader, road roller and light
vehicles
vi. All hoses are tightened and fasten properly.
F. IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN:
i. Take out the machine to safe place, if possible.

ii. Report to the shift/maintenance Ic.
iii. Fence the area properly
G. AT THE SHIFT END:
i. Take out the drill machine out of the drilling area

ii. Park the machine at level ground
iii. Clean the drill machine properly
iv. Switch off all the electrical switches
v. Properly lock the door
vi. Report any observations/damages to the shift/maintenance Ic, if any
13. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons who engaged in drilling
operation
SOP for - BLASTING OPERATION

Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, HAND GLOVES, NOSE MASK

Consequences of the deviation: THE BODY OF CONCERNED MEN AND MACHINE MAY BE REACTED DUE
TO DIESEL AND CHEMICALS IN EXPLOSIVES
1 . Purpose: Safe practice for Blasting
2 . Scope: Mines
3 Abbreviations: HOD- Head Of Department, Ic- In charge

4 Accountability: HOD
5 Responsibility: Blasting Ic, Mines Manager
6 Tools & Tackles: Stemming rod, Crimper, Ohms meter, Exploder.
7 Manpower Requirements: Four to seven
8 Results & Acceptance: Satisfactory
9 Frequency of Realization: Daily
10 Step by Step Procedure:
A. STORAGE & HANDLING
i. The construction of magazine shall be done as per Explosive rules 2008

(Specification 2 of Schedule VII).
ii. Explosives of different classes shall be stored separately in the magazine as

required by Chief Controllers of explosives.
iii. Round the clock security shall be provided to ensure safety of the magazine.
iv. The area shall be well illuminated during the night hours.
v. The license no, valid date, date of next renewal, class and division wise explosive
capacity etc. shall be displaced on a board in front of the magazine gate.
vi. The dry sand buckets, fire-extinguishers, water etc. shall also be kept near the magazine
under a shed.
vii. The maximum quantity of explosives of each class at any one time shall not exceed the
quantity stipulated in the license for each class of explosive.
viii. The magazine shall be used only for storage of explosives specified in the license.
ix. No packages, containing explosives, shall be opened in the magazine. However, where
necessary, re-packing can be done.
x. The explosives shall always be kept in their original package.
xi. Explosives shall not be kept in the magazine after the expiry date.
xii. Whenever a thunder storm appears to be imminent in the vicinity of a magazine, every
person engaged in or about such a magazine shall be withdrawn to a safe place from the
magazine.
xiii. The records shall be maintained in RE3, RE5, RE6, RE7etcand produced on demand to
an inspecting officer.
xiv. Any accidents and all losses, shortage of stock and thefts of explosives shall be reported
without delay to the nearest police station and licensing authority.
xv. Washing and cleaning of explosive magazine shall be done after the removal of all
explosives.
xvi. No person shall smoke and no fires, lights, substances of flammable nature shall be
allowed in the premises of the magazine.
xvii. The magazine shall be securely closed or locked at all times except during delivery of
explosives for use.
xviii. The keys shall, at all times be kept secured in Magazine-in-Charge’s custody at
store.
xix. The explosives packages shall be stacked in such a manner as to allow movement of at
least one person to check the condition of all packages stored.
xx. Not more than 4 persons shall be allowed inside the magazine at any one time.
xxi. Empty packages of explosives shall be removed and destroyed.
xxii. Loading, unloading and handling of explosives shall be done under the supervision of a
competent person – magazine-in-charge.
xxiii. No person shall handle or cause to be handled any explosives during night.
xxiv. After handling of explosives has commenced, the operators shall proceed with due
diligence and without unnecessary stoppage.
B. TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES
1. Check the diesel, water in radiator, engine oil level, and refill if required.
2. Check the tyre inflation is proper.

3. Transport explosive from magazine to the blasting site shall be done only in daylight
and in their original packages.
4. Whenever a thunderstorm appears to be imminent in the vicinity of magazine,

persons in or about the magazine should withdraw to a safe distance and the
magazine should be kept closed and locked until thunderstorm has ceased.
5. Quantity of explosive transported at one time to the site of blasting shall not exceed
the actual quantity required for use in one round of shots and not more than 30
minutes before the commencement of charging of the holes.
6. Detonators shall be transported separately, preferably 30 minutes before the

blasting.
7. Use only the approved explosive van for the transport of explosive from magazine.
8. Explosive van shall be provided with two fire extinguishers –one of DCP type for
petroleum fire and the other of carbon dioxide under pressure type for electrical fire-
suitably placed for immediate use.
9. Do not overloaded explosive van.
10. Secure explosive carried on vehicles so as to prevent any part of the load from
becoming dislodging.
11. No person other than the authorized driver and the helper shall ride on the explosive
van.
12. Do not leave loaded explosives van unattended at any time.
13. Stop the engine of the explosive van and set the brake securely before it is
loaded or unloaded or unattended.
14. Arrange transfer of explosive from the magazine in such a way that no undue delay
occurs between the time the explosives leave the magazine and the time they reach
the blasting site.
15. Do not drive explosive van at a speed exceeding the speed approved by the
manager.NOT MORE THAN 25KM
16. Do not take vehicle loaded with explosives in to workshop and do not park in
congested places or near electrical substation/workshop.
17. Do not carry any other goods with explosives.
18. Do not attach trailer to the vehicle transporting explosives.
19. Before any repair or alteration are made in any part of the explosive van , precaution
should be taken to remove any explosive or remnant and the space in which such
explosive has been carried should be thoroughly washed out to ensure that no
remnant of explosive remains there in.
20. The engineer should inspect explosive van once in 24 hours to ensure that –
a. Fire extinguishers are filled and are in place.
b. The electric wiring is well insulated and firmly secured.
c. The chassis, engine and body are clean and free from surplus oil and grease.

d. Fuel tank and feed lines are not leaking.
e. Lights, brake, and steering mechanism are in good working order.
A report of every such inspection should be recorded in a bound paged Book kept for
the purpose and should be signed and dated by the said Engineer.
21. All operations connected with the transport of explosives should be

conducted under the personal supervision of an Assistant Manager placed in
charge of blasting operation.
C. BLASTING OPERATION/CHARGING
i. Electrical/electronic equipment’s like torch, mobile, walky-talky, etc. are not

permitted within the radius of 30M of the blasting location.
ii. Comb, match box, lighter, persons with cloths which may produce static
electricity are not permitted within the radius of 30M of the blasting location
iii. Only authorized persons are allowed at the blasting site.
iv. Barricade the area properly before charging
v. Quantity of explosives required for blasting at particular places is calculated

by Mine Foreman in consultation with Blasting in charge.
vi. On receipt of the explosive requisition, Magazine in charge shall issue the specified
quantity of explosives to a blaster/blasting foreman.
vii. Explosives shall be carrying in daylight and in the original packing cases.
viii. Charging process shall be continued in one hole at one face at one time.
ix. If there are any left out explosives, it shall be sent back to the magazine with a return
slip.

x. The details of explosives consumed in respective section shall be recorded in Daily
Blasting reports.
xi. The Magazine in charge shall record the issue quantity of explosives in a register and
shall inform the stores accordingly.
xii. Charging, stemming and connecting shall be done while standing on the side of
holes remote from the quarry face.
xiii. Do not fire the shots except during the hours of daylight
.
xiv. Fire all the shot holes on the same day, which are charged on that day. In case of
any unforeseen situations or inherent danger to men or machine, the firing may be
deferred to next day with the permission of Mines Manager.
xv. Demark the danger zone distinctly by means of red flag and post guards wherever it
is necessary. Ten minutes before firing blow the siren three times for one minute
each at interval of one minute.
i. Blasting Foreman shall ensure that all unconcerned persons and

HEMM are evacuated from the Danger zone.
ii. Do not use explosives during the approach and progress of
thunderstorm.
iii. In case of storm, if charging operation has begin the work shall
bediscontinued until the storm is over.
iv. In case of electrical blasting all exposed wires shall be coiled up, and if
possible, place in the mouth of the holes, or kept covered by something other
than a metal plate.
v. The blasting foreman and Blaster, before any person enters the place, shall
make a careful examination of the place and make it safe.
vi. Red Flags and the guards posted shall not be withdrawn until all clear signals
are given.
vii. In the event of occurring a misfire, blasting Foreman/Blaster in consultation

blasting in charge shall follow the instructions as laid under Reg.167 of the
MMR,-1961.
viii. After completion of blasting, blow the Siren to give all clear signal.
ix. At the end of shift blaster shall make his report in a Blaster Diary.

D. TAKING SHELTER DURING BLASTING OPERATION
i. Barricading is taken away properly
ii. The shot is charged, stemmed or fired after taking adequate shelter.
iii. He shall also take suitable steps to prevent any person from approaching the shot
and himself take adequate shelter along with his assistants.
iv. He shall post guards at all possible entrances and fence them.
v. He shall give sufficient warning by efficient signals by other means approved by

Manager over the entire area falling within a radius of 500 meters from the place of
firing.
vi. He shall withdraw all persons within the danger zone (500 meters)
vii. During the blasting in the vicinity of State Highway (By pass road) post two
competent persons at the two extreme points of the road with proper means of
communication.
viii. Don’t fire the shots before the clearance from both the persons deputed.
ix. The siren shall be blown three times of one minute interval before firing.
x. After blasting is over blaster shall, by means of efficient signals communicate to the
guards and deputed persons for clearance.

PRECAUTIONS DURING STORM/LIGHTNING
• During the approach and progress of an electric storm, the following precautions shall be
taken –
− Neither explosives nor detonators shall be handled.
− If charging operations have been commenced, the work shall be discontinued until
storm has passed.
− If the blast is to be fired electrically all exposed wires shall be coiled up and if
possible, placed in the mouth of the holes or kept covered by something other than a
metal plate.
− If the firing circuit has been set up before the thunder storm came on the persons at
the site should withdraw at the earliest and the blast should be fired off immediately.
DEALING WITH MISFIRE
• Load the holes correctly
• Clear the danger zone
• Make the connection for initiation

a) Non-electrical initiation
b) Electric initiation
• Carryout visual check of firing circuit for non-electricity for electric initiation.
• Check circuit for continuity for electric initiation

• Carry out total checks OK.
• Remove persons from danger zone.
• Sound warning signals as per regular practice (3 sirens of 1 minute each before the
blasting)
• Start fire the shot holes
• In case of detonation – wait and examine after fumes are cleared.
• If results are satisfactory, sound all clear signal.
• In case of partial misfire/ detonation, carryout visual check for detonating cord.
• Attach new detonating cord and fire.
• If stemming is easily removed, remove the stemming by special tool/ water/ compressed
air.
• Insert new primer.
• Take safety measures.
• Fire
• If the stemming is impossible to remove, drill small dia hole at least 1m from misfire.
• Charge lightly
• Fire and work off rock to expose charge.
• Insert new primer
• Take safety measures.
• Fire the shots.
• If no detonation happens in case of initiation by safety fuse, wait for 30 minutes.
• If fuse is on surface, replace the surface fuse.

• Fire the shots.
• If fuse lies down hole, identify leads of misfired detonator and attach them to something
that can be traced.
• Drill relieving hole not less than 1.5m from misfire and parallel to them.
• Charge lightly.
• Take safety precaution.
• Fire the shots.
• Search series for detonators and unexploded cartridges.
• In case of electric initiation, wait for five minutes.
• Recheck circuits.
• If found OK, try to fire again.
• Detonate the shot holes.
• If found not OK, isolate/ remedy fault.
• Remove connections and check the circuits.
• Fire the shots.
USE OF SITE MIXED EMULSION (SME)
i) SME loaded truck after reaching near the truck yard before entry to the
site its vehicle worthiness should be checked by trained security traffic
marshal as per standard,
ii) In checking vehicle fitness check the license of driver its validity as well
as fitness certificate registration etc.,
iii) After getting satisfactory remarks from traffic marshal vehicle to be enter
for weigh met,
iv) After weigh met SME truck will go to the charging face and spotting near
the charging site,
v) Hole measurement done by competent person and as per blaster/blasting
in-charge instruction hole will charge the stipulated quantity so that proper
charging and stemming length will maintain. All charging record to be
noted in a record sheet and will be submitted to blasting in-charge
vi) Before charging to hole blaster will ensure the mixing properties like
density, temperature and gassing properties,
vii) For ensure the gassing and density of the slurry frequent checking to be
done by taking sample in a bicker and weight it in weighing machine and
by observing the gassing effect with respect to time,
viii) After ensure that gassing of explosive done hole will stemmed by
stemming material,
ix) During all the above activity ensure that all people involve in the activity
wearing safety gloves and safety goggle.
x) During stemming activity it to be ensure that DTH should not be dropped
inside the hole as well as prevent for damage,
xi) After all activity done blaster should ensure that all hole was charged and
stemmed properly , after ensuring all the activity safe removal of SME
truck to the weigh bridge for re weigh met.
xii) During charging all the safety precaution required in blasting operation
should be applied to SME charging including the above point.
xiii) The pump truck carrying the premix/constituents shall be approved by the
CCE and shall be safe operation condition and shall be driven by
competent licensed driver,
xiv) General precaution and rules regarding handling and transportation shall
be observed by the blasting crew,
xv) The area surrounding the truck not less than 10m in all direction shall be
kept free of rubbish, dry grass or other materials of combustible nature.
xvi) No smoking and no open flame shall be allowed within 60m of the pump
truck should be ensured by blaster.

xvii) Only necessary minimum number of person shall be allowed during
charging and firing shots.
xviii) The Proper record shall be maintained for each shot holequantity charged,
density, stemming length and was counter sign by the Asst manager for
each blast.
xix) The entire operation of transportation of explosive to site of its use,
charging and blasting shall be placed under the charge of person
possessing manager’s certificate of competency and duly appointed and
authorized for the purpose in writing by the manager.
INSPECTION AFTER SHOT FIRING
• Do not allow any person to enter in the blasting area till the fumes of explosive and dust
settle down
• After the blasting operation is over Blasting-in-charge and blasting Foreman shall inspect
the place of blasting and assess the result of blasting and danger if any has occurred.
• After ensuring the result of inspection, Blasting Foreman shall indicate to give all clear
signal and declare the place safe for re-entering by persons.
1. Communications:
TOOL BOX TALK IS DONE, SAFETY TRAINING
2. Amendment Details:

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Rev. No.
01/08/2014
SOP for - EXCAVATOR OPERATION

Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE SEVERLY DAMAGE OCCURRS TO CONCERNED MEN AND
MACHINE
1. Purpose: For Safe excavator operation.
2. Scope: Mines

5. Responsibility: Shift In charges, Mines Manager

A. PRE-START CHECKS:
Before starting of Excavator please check
1. All your mandatory PPEs are as per standard
2. Any visible damages, report the same to shift/maintenance Ic, if
observed
3. Anyone below the Excavator
4. Water level in radiator, top up, if found low
5. Diesel
6. Engine oil level
7. Any visible leakages
B. AFTER START CHECKS:

1. Get in the cabin and lock the door properly

2. Blow the horn twice so that everyone shall be alert and get out of
the 3.swing radius of the Excavator.
4. Check all the dashboard lights and alarms are in working condition
5. Disengage the hydraulic lock lever
C. BEFORE LOADING:
Before starting of loading operation please check
i. All hydraulic function are working properly
ii. Any overhang, remove the overhang, if observed, before starting of
loading
iii. The stability of the face
iv. Cleanliness of the face, clean the scattered boulders, if observed

v. Any oversize boulders which may restrict the path of
dumpers/Excavator.
vi. Give a signal to dumper operator so that he will take the dumper at the
loading point
vii. The distance between dumper and the excavator is maintain properly
for the smooth loading
D. DURING LOADING:
i. Avoid loading of oversize boulders
ii. Maintain the slope of the face to avoid rolling of boulders
iii. Avoid any undercuts/overhangs
iv. Always start loading from the top of the muck to avoid undercut
v. Always look out for any abnormal face movement to avoid slope
failure
vi. Watch out the ground stability at waterlogged faces, remove the
Excavator, if observed any abnormal movement of the face
vii. Do not overload the dumpers. Maintain centralized loading to avoid
any spillage on the haul road
viii. Don’t load the boulder on the top of the dumper. It may roll down
during the running of dumper
ix. After appropriate loading give signal to the dumper operator to leave
the loading place
x. Maintain 30M distance between two loading point
xi. Avoid loading below the face where drilling operation is in progress
E. AFTER LOADING:
i. Clear any spillages during loading

ii. Clean the area for the next loading cycle and repeat the point no v to
point no vii of “BEFORE LOADING”.
F. AT THE SHIFT END:
1. Clean any spillages, small stone and boulders within the radius of
Excavator
2. Remove any overhang/undercut
3. Take out the Excavator at least 20M away from the face
4. Park the Excavator on firm and level ground.
5. Ensure to engage hydraulic lock before getting down the excavator.
6. Switch off all the electrical switches
7. Properly lock the door
8. Report any observations/damages to the shift/maintenance Ic, if
any

SOP for - TRANSPORTATION
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL, ERGONOMICAL, CRUSH INJURY, RUNOVER AND

CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Consequences of the deviation:

• Dumper toppled
• Tyre bursting
• Run over
• Failure of Braking Mechanism
1. Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to identify the precautions and general
safety rules that should be followed when Dumper Operation at the facility.
2. Scope: This procedure applies to all persons associated with ECL and its
activities (employees, contractors, students, clients, volunteers, visitors and
associated organizations).

Before starting the dumper please check
i. Ensure all your mandatory PPEs are as per standard
ii. Sufficient tyre inflation
iii. Any visible damages, if observed, report to the shift Ic/maintenance Ic.
iv. Diesel
v. Any animal below the dumper
vi. Disengage the wheel chocks
vii. Water level in radiator, top up, if found low
viii. Engine oil level
After completion of per-start checks and satisfied with all the observations,
i. Get in the cabin, lock the door properly, and fasten the seat belt.
ii. Blow the horn twice so that any person nearby can get out of the
vicinity of the dumper
iii. Check all the dash board lights and signal are properly working and all
the indicators are in green.
iv. Check the workability of AV alarm
v. Don’t forget to release the parking break before engaging the gears.

C. ON THE HAUL ROAD:
i. Do not exceed the speed limit
ii. Overtaking is strictly prohibited
iii. Engage the retarder breaks during rainy season or when road is
slippery
iv. Blow the horn near the turns and do not take sharp turns
v. Maintain minimum 20M distance between two moving

dumpers/vehicles.
vi. Follow the sign boards on the haul roads
vii. Follow the signals of traffic marshal at public road crossing and blow
the horn before crossing the public road.
viii. Give the indicator before taking turn (at least 50M before).
ix. Don’t stop the dumper/vehicle suddenly in between the haul road
except due to breakdown.
x. Ensure proper visibility of at least 30M near bends/turnings.
xi. Ensure head lights are in dipper position in night hours
D. DURING LOADING/UNLOADING:
i. Keep proper distance between two steady dumpers at

loading/unloading points (Min 20 M)
ii. Wait for your turn of loading/unloading. Don’t blow horns un-
necessarily.
iii. After getting the signal from excavator operator, move your dumper to
the loading point.
iv. Don’t take out the dumper from loading point unless excavator
operator gives the signal to do so.
v. Blow the horn before moving from the loading/unloading point.
vi. At unloading point watch out for the RED signal at hopper. Don’t
unload the dumper if RED signal is ON.

vii. After fully satisfied that the dumper is unloaded, then only rest the
dump body and take out the dumper.
viii. Don’t operate the dumper in “RAISED DUMP BODY” condition.
ix. While unloading at waste dump or stock, keep proper distance from
the edge of the stock.
x. Only one dumper shall be unloading at one time at stock/waste dump.
E. PRECAUTIONS DURING BREAKDOWN:
i. If dumper/vehicle got breakdown during operation, make sure that the

road is not blocked.
ii. If the dumper/vehicle can move, take it to the safer place/plane

area/workshop to avoid traffic congestion.
iii. If the dumper/vehicle is not possible to move, engage the parking

breaks, block the wheels by wheel chocks and communicate to the
shift Ic/maintenance Ic.
iv. If dumper is not repairable for a longer duration, block the 10 M

periphery of the dumper by proper safety berm and reflector cones to
know the position from long distance and during night hours.
v. Don’t park your vehicle/dumper or take shelter in the vicinity of

breakdown dumper/vehicle.
F. RIGHT OF WAY:
Give way to
i. The loaded dumpers at the under-bridge.
ii. The equipments like road roller, water tanker.
iii. Maintenance van, diesel tanker
iv. Light vehicles like jeep.
G. PARKING:
During parking please ensure
i. Place is level with sufficient visibility

ii. Sufficient distance between neighboring dumpers/vehicles.
iii. At least 30 M away from the swing area of excavator or any other.
iv. Parking breaks are engaged
v. Parking indicators are on during night hours (when in the field)
H. AT THE SHIFT END/POST OPERATIONAL CHECKS:
i. Engage the parking breaks
ii. Ensure to turn off lights, parking lights, side indicators.
iii. Ensure sufficient idle running before turn off the engine
iv. Ensure to turn off battery cut-off/cabin cut-off switch.
vi. Engage the wheel chocks
vii. Report the observation/damages, if any, to the shift/maintenance Ic.
11. Communications:Awareness information must be undertaken on a regular basis

to promote knowledge and understanding of the following:
a. The range of hazards associated with Dumper Operation Activity.
b. Traffic signaling
c. Safe Parking Practices
d. Communication during Emergency
e. Maintenance Scheduled

SOP for - DOZER OPERATION
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL HAZARD
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE SEVERLY DAMAGE OCCURRS TO

CONCERNED MEN AND MACHINE
1. Purpose: For Safe Dozer Operation.
2. Scope: Mines

G. PRE-START CHECKS:
Before starting of Dozer please check
viii. All your mandatory PPEs are as per standard
ix. Any visible damages, report the same to shift/maintenance Ic, if
observed
x. Anyone below the Dozer
xi. Water level in radiator, top up, if found low
xii. Diesel
xiii. Engine oil level, Hy.Oil level
xiv. Any visible leakages
H. AFTER START CHECKS:

ix. Get in the cabin and lock the door properly

x. Blow the horn twice so that everyone shall be alert and get out of the
vicinity of the dozer
xi. Check all the dashboard lights and alarms are in working condition
xii. Make sure that the breaks are in working condition
xiii. Workability of reverse horn
I. DURING THE OPERATION

i. Make sure the ground in stable, without cracks and abnormalities.
ii. Avoid to work near the edge of the bench/stock/dump
iii. Always maintain the safe distance between other heavy machineries
working in the mines
iv. Maintain proper load while dozing.
v. Do not roll the huge boulders from the slope; it may hurt/damage the
men/machineries below the slope.
vi. While dozing at the virgin area, look out for any voids, cracks and
other geological abnormalities personally
vii. Always maintain smooth floor while preparation of drilling area, faces,
roads etc.
viii. Don’t over-speed while working in the vicinity of other heavy
machineries
ix. Ensure lock out of any energy source (Electrical overhead power line,
Under ground electric line and pie line) after getting clearance start
work inside plant premises.
J. DURING SHIFTING/TRAVELLING:
i. Always maintain constant speed while travelling
ii. Do not over-speed/overtake
iii. Always give road to other heavy machineries like dumpers, trucks,
motor grader, diesel tanker and light vehicles like jeeps
iv. Always follow the designated roads. Don’t use shortcuts.
v. Always travel in forward direction while travelling/shifting.
vi. Don’t travel in the water logged benches without prior
permission/authorization from shift Ic or other officials and proper
supervision
vii. During shifting inside plant premises ensure no crossing of power line,
pipeline railways barrier etc.
K. IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN:
i. Position the blade on level ground
ii. Demarks the periphery of 10M by proper and visible means
iii. If breakdown on slope, try to shift in the leveled area, if possible.
Otherwise block the area by proper safety berms.
iv. Report the same to shift/maintenance Ic
L. AT THE SHIFT END:

i. Always keep at least 30M away from the face.
ii. Don’t park in the vicinity of other heavy machineries or swing area of
excavators
iii. Don’t park in the area where it may obstruct the vision of others
iv. Make sure all the electrical switches are in OFF position.
v. Run for 1 minute in idle condition before shutting down the engine
vi. Make sure the door is locked properly
vii. Report any observations to shift/maintenance Ic.
11. Communications: communicated to all the dozer operators and persons related to
operation of dozer

SOP for - CRUSHER OPERATION
Permit to Work Requirements: Not Applicable
Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, EAR PLUG/MUFFS
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL HAZARD, CHEMICAL HAZARD

1. Purpose: For Safe Crusher Operation.
2. Scope: Mines
3. Abbreviations: Not Applicable.
10. Step by step procedures:

i. Ensure all your mandatory PPEs are as per standards
ii. Check all instruments and panels are in position and in proper working
condition
iii. Check healthiness of pull cords and the entire system
iv. Cross check the availability of power with power plant/MRSS
v. Check the ISOLATION & LOCKOUT register before starting the system.
vi. Do not start the system if someone are engaged for repairing,
maintenance or cleaning work in conveyor system
vii. Do not bypass any safety equipment.
viii. After fully satisfied with the above point, give the long siren so that
everyone will be alert and cautions and then start the system.
ix. Always unload the well fragmented material first in the hopper to avoid
damage to the apron feeder due to boulders
x. Don’t allow anyone to work in the conveyor/crusher system in running
condition.
xi. Take hourly readings and enter the same in thee log book kept for the
purpose.
xii. Don’t allow any unauthorized person to enter inside the control room
xiii. Report any abnormality/breakdown to the shift Ic and the concerned Ic
(Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation).
xiv. Don’t leave the system unattended when he system is in running
condition.
xv. Don’t forget to empty the entire system at the shift end except apron
feeder.
11. Communications: communicated to all the crusher operators and persons

related to operation of crusher
ECL Number: Page.: 1 of 3

Classification: Standard Operating Procedure

SOP for - BOULDER REMOVEL FROM CRUSHER HOPPER

1. Purpose: For safely removing of boulder from crusher hopper.
2. Scope: Mines crusher hoppers
5. Responsibility: Shift In charge, Mines Manager
6. Tools & Tackles: Ladder, pushing rod, ceilings, D-link
7. Manpower Requirements: 3 to 5
9. Frequency of Realization: Whenever boulder jamming occurs.

A.PRIOR TO START THE WORK:
a. Ensure the mandatory PPEs are as per standard.

b. Check the size of the boulder visually.
c. Collect the tools and tackles of suitable size at one place
d. Take proper Isolation and lockout before entering in to the hopper
e. Both the In-charges, Isolation issuer and Isolation holder, shall be present at the sight
throughout the process.
B.DURING THE PROCESS
a. Check the system is stopped completely.
b. After ensuring that the system is stopped completely, enter one person at a time inside
the hopper by using suitable ladder.
c.Ladder must be suitably design for entering inside the crusher hopper.
d.Check the Position of ladder manually to avoid tilting.
e. Inspect the boulder physically and push it manually so that any loose boulder found firm grip.
f. Bind the boulder firmly with the help of sling and D-link and hang the other end of sling in the
crane hook properly
g. Before taking out the boulder form hopper, ensure that there is nobody in the periphery of the
boulder and take out all the persons out of hopper
h. Operate the crane slowly with the co-ordination with permit holder.
i. Lower the boulder slowly at the ground surface after taking out of crusher hopper.
j. If there are more than one boulders stuck inside the hopper, handle them one by one by using the
steps from a to i
C. AFTER PROCESS:
a. Collect all the tools and tackles used for boulder removal and keep them in their respective places.
b. Clean the area properly.
c. Tighten up any loosened bolts/parts of the hopper.

d. Close the Isolation and Lockout permit and file it properly.
11. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons who engages in boulder
handling/removing.

Approved By:
Plant Head/ HOD
SOP for -CHUTE CLEANING
Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, HAND GLOVES, NOSE MASK,
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE INJURY OCCURRS TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN CHUTE
CLEANING
1. Purpose: For safe cleaning of chute..
2. Scope: Limestone crusher to stacker conveyor belts and stackers chute.
5. Responsibility: Shift In-charges, Mines Manager
6. Tools & Tackles: Different types of hand-held equipments to be used for cleaning
of chute
7. Manpower Requirements: 2 to 3
9. Frequency of Realization: Whenever chute jamming occurred
A. BEFORE STARTING THE WORK
i. Take the Isolation and lockout permit prior to start the work from the competent authority.

ii. Collect required tools and tackles near the working area
iii. Permit issuer and holder shall be available all the time at the working place.
iv. Ensure all the PPEs and tools are as per the standard.
B. DURING THE WORK
i. Ensure the area nearby the chute is well illuminated and ventilated.
ii. Use portable exhaust fan for better ventilation.
iii. Use well designed scaffolding, if required.
iv. Open the chute using suitable tools and tackles.
v. Keep the open parts at the safe location to avoid missing of any nut-bolts
vi. Inspect the status of material, whether dry or wet
vii. Extract the jammed material by using proper tools and keep the material at the floor and
then remove by using trolley.
C. AFTER PROCESS:
i. Close the chute properlyby using suitable tools and tackles.
ii. Fix the guards in place, if any.
iii. Close the permit and file it properly for future reference.
11. Communications: Has been communicated to all chute cleaning workers.

Classification: Standard Operating Procedure ECL Number: Page.: 1 of 3

SOP for - HANDLING AND FILLING OF HIGH SPEED DIESEL
Mandatory PPEs: SAFETY SHOE, SAFETY HELMET, HAND GLOVES
MACHINE
1. Purpose: For Safe handling and filling of High Speed Diesel.
2. Scope: Mines
7. Manpower Requirements: Two

A. PRECHECKS:
i. Ensure the PPEs are as per standards

ii. Ensure all safety/fire-fighting appliances are at place and are up-to-date.
iii. Ensure that there is no any un-authorized person in the vicinity of diesel filling area.
iv. Ensure that there is no open fire; any inflammable substances are in the vicinity of
diesel filling area.
v. The persons inside the diesel filling area must switch-off their cell phones.
B. THE PROCESS:
i. Only company authorized vehicles/HEMMs shall allow to fill the diesel.

ii. There shall be no traffic congestion at fuel filling point. At a time only one equipment
shall allow inside the fuel filling point.
iii. Ensure adequate distance between vehicle and diesel pump and the engine must be
shut-off during diesel filling.
iv. Place suitable type of wheel blocks to avoid rollover of vehicles during diesel filling
v. Don’t keep the diesel filling point unattended during the filling process; be near the
pump at all time during diesel filling.
vi. Check the level of the fuel in fuel tank of the vehicle and set the meter accordingly.
viii. Do not fill the diesel up to the neck of the fuel tank. Ifdiesel is overflow
due to some reasons, stopped the diesel supply immediately. Use jute
or saw dust to soak the overflow diesel and clean the area properly.
ix. To disperse the static charge neck of the filling pipe should be touched
with the equipment tank opening.
C. AFTERCHECKS:
i. Take the reading and signature of the driver/operator after filling the diesel.
ii. Ensure to take out the wheel blocks before starting the vehicle.
iii. Do not over speed/accelerate the vehicle in diesel filling area.
iv. Repeat the above process whenever to fill the diesel in other vehicles.
v. Switch off the power of the pump after diesel filling is completed
vi. Ensure proper locking of the pump before leaving the place.
vii. Shut and lock the door of diesel filling area properly.
• In case of exigency, use suitable type(s) of fire extinguishers according
needs. Call to emergency intercom no. (241&256), FIRE TENDER-
9926377716, SAFETY 9926455538, HOD MINES 9926277724 if needed.

11. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons who engages in high
speeddiesel filling.

Prepared By: (Team
G P SAHU,ADVVS KONDABABU,R.N.VAISHNOW,S.K.SHARMA
Members)
Approved By:
Mr. DINESH DIXIT
Plant Head/ HOD
SOP for - WATER TANKER
MACHINE
1. Purpose: For Safe Water Tanker operation.
2. Scope: Mines

Before starting please check
iv. Fuel level
v. Any animal resting below the water tanker
B. DURING SPRINKLING:
i. Always operate the water tanker in specified speed limit i.e. 20 KM/Hr
ii. Don’t open the sprinkler while tanker in running condition.
iii. Don’t stop the tanker in between the road in any case.
iv. Don’t sprinkle excessive water.
v. For any reasons, if tanker required stopping on haul road, immediately shut off the
sprinkler.
vi. Don’t go near the swing area of the Excavator while excavator is in operation.
vii. For water sprinkling at loading point, ask the excavator operator to take out excavator
from the face. Start the sprinkling after taking out the excavator at safe distance (Min 10M)
C. AT WATER FILLING POINT:
i. Shut off the engine and sprinkler during water filling
ii. Don’t leave the tanker unattended
iii. Ensure sufficient illumination at water filling point/area

iv. Avoid crowding at water filling point/area
v. Inspect the area properly.
Vi. Ensure that the water filling point is level and free of vegetation.
D. PARKING:
i. Shut off the sprinkler and engine while tanker in parking
ii. Use proper wheel block to avoid rollover of the tanker
iii. Don’t park at the places where the visibility for other HEMM gets hampered.
iv. Always park on level ground.
E. GENERAL:
i. Do not climb over the tanker body.
ii. Do not enter inside the tank.
iii. Do not give lift to any person.
F. PRECAUTIONS DURING BREAKDOWN:
i. If tanker got breakdown during operation, make sure that the road is not blocked.
ii. If the tanker can move, take it to the safer place/plane area/workshop to avoid traffic
congestion.
iii. If the tanker is not possible to move, engage the parking breaks, block the wheels by
wheel chocks and communicate to the shift Ic/maintenance Ic.
iv. If tanker is not repairable for a longer duration, block the 10 M periphery of the tanker by
proper safety berm and reflector cones to know the position from long distance and during
night hours.
v. Don’t park your tanker or take shelter in the vicinity of breakdown tanker.
G. RIGHT OF WAY:
Give way to
i. Maintenance van, diesel tanker
ii. Light vehicles like jeeps.
H. AT THE SHIFT END/POST OPERATIONAL CHECKS:

i. Engage the parking breaks
ii. Ensure to turn off lights, parking lights, side indicators.
iii. Ensure sufficient idle running before turn off the engine
iv. Ensure to turn off battery cut-off/cabin cut-off switch.
vi. Engage the wheel chocks
vii. Report the observation/damages, if any, to the shift/maintenance Ic.
viii. Park the tanker at its designated place only.
11. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons who engages in water tanker
operation.

SOP for - UNLOADING AT WASTE DUMP SITE
Consequences of the deviation: THERE MAY BE DAMAGE OCCURRS TO MAN AND DUMPER
1. Purpose: For safe dumper unloading at waste dump site
2. Scope: Mines
9. Frequency of Realization: Whenever overburden handling occurs

I. PRE-START CHECKS:
Before starting the dumper please check

iv. Diesel
v. Any animal below the dumper
II. AFTER START CHECKS:
After completion of per-start checks and satisfied with all the observations,
i. Get in the cabin, lock the door properly, and fasten the seat belt.
ii. Blow the horn twice so that any person nearby can get out of the vicinity of the
vehicle/dumper.
iii. Check all the dash board lights and signal are properly working and all the
indicators are in green.
iv. Check the workability of AV alarm
v. Don’t forget to release the parking break before engaging the gears.
vi. Always fasten the seat belt while driving/operating the vehicle/dumper
III. AT THE DUMPING SITE:
i. Unauthorized riding is strictly prohibited
ii. Only authorized vehicles/dumpers and drivers/operators are allowed to

drive/operate the vehicle/dumper.
iii. Use the rear view mirror/camera provided in the vehicle/dumper while reversing
the vehicle/dumper for unloading.
iv. Don’t reverse up to the edge of the dump. A safety berm of sufficient height at
least 3 meters away from the edge shall be prepared to avoid revering of
vehicles/dumpers till the edge.
v. If possible, one way traffic shall be followed.
vi. Overcrowding at the unloading point shall be prohibited

vii. Sufficient waiting space shall be prepared near the unloading point.
viii. Sufficient area for reversing the vehicle/dumpers shall be prepared at the
dumping site.
ix. Don’t over-speed the vehicle/dumper while reversing at dumping site.
x. Use rear view mirror/camera during reversing; also follow the instructions given by
spotter.
xi. Apply parking brakes while unloading the vehicle/dumpers.
xii. Ensure the vehicle/dumper unloaded fully before leaving the dumping area.
xiii. Don’t disengage parking brakes till the vehicle/dumper gets unloaded fully.
xiv. Blow the horn while leaving the dumping area and take the dumper out of
dumping area for next trip.
11. Communications: Has been communicated to all dumper operators.

Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL
Consequences of the deviation

1. JACK MAY SLIP DURING PLACEMENT
2. HYDRA CRANE MAY HIT THE PERSON WORKING
3. SLING WIRE ROPE MAY BREAK
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE COMMISSIONING OF EXCAVATOR
2. Scope: ALL ECL EMPLOYEE & CONTRACTORS
4. Accountability: HOD MAINTENANCE
5. Responsibility: SITE INCHARGE / SUPERVISOR
6. Tools & Tackles: JACK, WHEEL STOPPER, SUPPORT BLOCK, HYDRA CRANE,
SLING , D SHACKLE
7. Manpower Requirements: 6 TO 7
8. Results & Acceptance: SATISFACTORY
9. Frequency of Realization: WHEN NEW EXCAVATOR IS PURCHASED
Unloading the components from trailer
i. Park the trailer at the place where excavator is being commissioned.
ii. Block all wheels of the trailer by wheel chocks to avoid running of trailer while unloading
the components.
iii. Barricade the periphery of 30 M to restrict the entry of unwanted persons/vehicles.

iv. Use crane of required capacity to unload the components from trailer.
v. Use the sillings and D-shackles of required capacity
vi. Ensure all the jacks are working properly
vii. Insert the sillings at the hooks of the components and lock the D-Shackle properly to
avoid slipping of D-shackle.
viii. Lift the component with the help of crane
ix. Ensure that there is no person below the lifted component and swing radius of crane.
x. Place the component at designated place
xi. Follow steps v to x to unload all other components from the trailer.
xii. Ensure use of site specific PPE
Commissioning of Excavator
i. Use proper tools and tackles.
ii. Use jacks of sufficient capacity
iii. Sillings and D-shackles shall be free of oil, grease, clay, etc to avoid slippage
iv. Only authorized persons are allowed inside the barricaded area.
v. Handle the oil and lubricants carefully to avoid slippage and contamination.
vi. No person is allowed beneath the lifted components for any reason.
vii. Keep the workplace clean.
viii. Remove the barricades, tools, unused oil, lubricants after the commissioning and clean
the area.
ix. Follow operator’s manual for the torque to be given while tightening the components
11. Communications:

SOP for – EXCAVATOR REPAIRING
Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES, NOSEMASK
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL

1. PERSON MAY SLIP & FALL DURING MAINTENANCE
2. TOOLS MAY FALL & HIT THE PESON
3. MACHINE MAY HIT THE PERSON
4. PERSON MAY GET BURN WHILE CHECKING OIL LEVELS
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE OF EXCAVATOR
5. Responsibility: SHIFT INCHARGE / SUPERVISOR
6. Tools & Tackles: TOOL BOX( SPANNER)
9. Frequency of Realization: WEEKLY
Before start of work

i. Ensure that all the components are lowered and locked.
ii. Ensure that all the control levers are locked and secured.
iii. Take out the key from the switch and keep it with the competent person or
supervisor supervising the job.
iv. Barricade 30M area around the periphery of excavator.
v. Ensure proper illumination
vi. Keep only required persons inside the barricaded area.

v. Unauthorized persons and persons not related to repairing job are strictly
prohibited in repairing area.
vi. Smoking and naked fire is strictly prohibited in repairing area.
vii. Keep the sign board “UNDER REPAIR” at convenient place, visible to all.
During the work
i. Use standard tools and tackles only.
ii. Don’t use worn out hoses, nut, and bolts to repair any excavator
iii. Give sufficient torque to tighten the nut and bolts.
iv. While working under turret, ensure no one is working above the turret.
v. Take precautions while refilling or replacing the oil.
vi. Make sure the machine is cooled enough before replacing any hydraulic
hose.
vii. Don’t work when machine is hot. Give sufficient time to cool it off.
viii. Avoid spillage of oil, grease etc on the floor or any other components of
the excavator.
ix. Don’t work beneath the raised bucket.
x. Use steps while climbing up or getting down the excavator.
xi. Never take shortcuts.
xii. While using any hydraulic jacks, always give secondary support of wooden
or steel blocks.
xiii. Securely fasten all canopies when they opened.
xiv. Never put finger between the track shoe when track is open for repairing.
xv. Don’t let any nut, bolt, tool to fall in open housings. Be careful not to leave
any tools in the housings.
xvi. Do not hit the ends of the track pins with a sledge hammer to loosen the
track joints.
xvii. Track adjusting grease and oil are under high pressure. Observe safety
during adjustment.
After end of the repairing/maintenance work
i. Ensure to take all tools and tackles from the repairing area.
ii. Collect unused lubricant, oil, spares and keep them in safe custody.
iii. Clean the area properly
iv. Take out the barricades and caution board.
v. Take trial in full load and hand over the excavator for operation after fully
satisfied with the trials
11. Communications:

SOP for –COMMISSIONING OF DUMPER

2. HYDRA CRANE MAY HIT THE PERSON WORKING
3. SLING WIRE ROPE MAY BREAK
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE COMMISSIONING OF DUMPHER

5. Responsibility: SHFT INCHARGE / SUPERVISOR
6. Tools & Tackles: JACK, WHEEL STOPPER, SUPPORT BLOCK, HYDRA CRANE,
SLING , D SHACKLE
9. Frequency of Realization: WHEN NEW DUMPHER IS PURCHASED
Unloading the components from trailer
i. Park the trailer at the place where dumper is being commissioned.
ii. Block all wheels of the trailer by wheel chocks to avoid running of trailer while unloading
the components.
iii. Barricade the periphery of 30 M to restrict the entry of unwanted persons/vehicles.
iv. Use crane of required capacity to unload the components from trailer.
v. Use the slings and D-shackles of required capacity
vi. Ensure all the jacks are working properly and of sufficient capacity to take load of the
components
vii. Insert the slings at the hooks of the components and lock the D-Shackle properly to avoid
slipping of D-shackle.
viii. Lift the component with the help of crane
ix. Ensure that there is no person below the lifted component and swing radius of crane.
x. Place the component at designated place
xi. Follow steps v to x to unload all other components from the trailer.
xii. Ensure use of site specific PPE
Commissioning of Dumper
i. Use proper tools and tackles.
ii. Use jacks of sufficient capacity
iii. Slings and D-shackles shall be free of oil, grease, clay, etc to avoid slippage
iv. Only authorized persons are allowed inside the barricaded area.
v. Handle the oil and lubricants carefully to avoid slippage and contamination.
vi. No person is allowed beneath the lifted components for any reason.
vii. Keep the workplace clean.
viii. While using hydraulic jack support, ensure that secondary support also placed
ix. Remove the barricades, tools, unused oil, lubricants after the commissioning and clean
the area.
x. Follow operator’s manual for the torque to be given while tightening the components
11. Communications:

SOP for – REPAIRING/MAINTENANCE OF DUMPER

1. DUMPER MAY HIT THE PERSON
2. PERSON MAY FALL FROM DUMPER
3. TOOLS MAY FALL AND HIT THE PERSON
4. PERSON MAY GET BURN WHILE CHECKING OIL LEVEL
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE OF DUMPHER

6. Tools & Tackles: TOOL BOX ( SPANNER)
Before start of work
i. Ensure that all the components are lowered and locked. If in any case the
dump body is required to be raised condition, lock it properly with the locking
arrangement. Use secondary support for proper protection.
ii. Ensure that all the control levers are locked and secured.
iii. Take out the key from the switch and keep it with the competent person or
supervisor supervising the job.
iv. Barricade 30M area around the periphery of dumper.
v. Ensure proper illumination
vi. Keep only required persons inside the barricaded area.
v. Unauthorized persons and persons not related to repairing/maintenance job

are strictly prohibited in repairing area.
vi. Smoking and naked fire is strictly prohibited in repairing area.
vii. Keep the sign board “UNDER REPAIR” at convenient place, visible to all.
viii. Block all the wheels with wheel chocks to avoid run-away.
During the work
i. Use standard tools and tackles only.
ii. Don’t use worn out hoses, nut, and bolts to repair any dumper

iii. Give sufficient torque to tighten the nut and bolts. Follow operator’s manual
for the same
iv. Take precautions while refilling or replacing the oil and oil filters.
v. Make sure the machine is cooled enough before replacing any hydraulic/
transmission hose.
vi. Don’t work when machine is hot. Give sufficient time to cool it off.
vii. Avoid spillage of oil, grease etc on the floor or any other components of
the dumper.
viii. Don’t work beneath the raised body unless it is locked properly with the
locking nut and secondary support also in placed.
ix. Use steps while climbing up or getting down the dumper.
x. Never take shortcuts.
xi. Securely fasten all canopies when they opened.
xii. Don’t let any nut, bolt, tool to fall in open housings. Be careful not to leave
any tools in the housings.
After end of the repairing/maintenance work
i. Ensure to take all tools and tackles from the repairing area.
ii. Collect unused lubricant, oil, spares and keep them in safe custody.
iii. Clean the area properly
iv. Take out the barricades and caution board.
v. Take trial in full load and hand over the dumper for operation after fully
satisfied with the trials

11. Communications:

SOP for –REPAIRING OF DRILL

1. MACHINE CAN HIT THE PERSON DURING SHIFTING
2. PERSON CAN SLIP DURING MAINTENANCE DUE TO OIL/ GREASE
3. PERSON MAY BRUN DURING CHECKING OF OIL LEVEL.
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE REPAIRING OF DRILL
6. Tools & Tackles: TOOL BOX ( SPANNER )

Before starting the repairing work:
i. Make sure all the persons engaged for repairing work are using mandatory as well as
work specific PPEs
ii. Use standard tools only.
iii. Barricade 30M periphery to avoid unauthorized entry
iv. Display the “UNDER REPAIR” sign board so as to visible to everyone in the vicinity
of the area.
v. Only authorized persons are allowed in the repairing area.
vi. Only required number of persons is allowed in the repairing area.
vii. Take out the key from the switch and keep it at secured place or hand over to
supervisor.
viii. Make sure all components are cooled off up to ambient temperature before starting
any repairing work.
ix. Use laser gun to measure the temperature of radiator to ensure that water
temperature is below 450C before opening the radiator cap.
During the Repairing work:
i. Ensure both the tracks are blocked properly.
ii. While working on crawler mounting, make sure that the main inlet hose is
disconnected from main air valve.
iii. Make sure the mounting jacks are lowered firmly on the ground.
iv. Clean the lubricator at each maintenance for effective working.
v. Drain air from the chamber before working on compressor and make sure main valve
is shut off.
vi. Never carry out repairing over drilling area except in case of breakdown where
machine cannot be shift to other location. In that case plug the drill holes properly and
carry out the repairing.
vii. While replacing the drill hammer or drill bit, make sure mast is in lowered condition.
viii. Never get under a drill mast while check up of failure of drill hammer or drill bit.
11. Communications:
SOP FOR - WELDING & GAS CUTTING

Permit to Work Requirements: HOT WORK
Mandatory PPEs: WELDING HAND GLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES,
SAFETY NOSEMASK, WELDING SCREENS, APRONS

1. WELDER MAY GET ELECTRIC SHOCK DUE TO POOR EARTHING
2. WELDER MAY GET BURN IF PPE NOT USED
3. GAS CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF NRV IS NOT WORKING
4. ELECTRIC CABLES MAY CUT
1. Purpose: For safe welding & cutting to achieve zero harm
2. Scope : This SOP applied to all ECL Employee, &ECL Contractors
3. Abbreviations: Non
4. Accountability: Maintenance Incharge / HOD
5. Responsibility: Shift Supervisor
6. Tools & Tackles: hammer, gas cutting set, welding m/c & set, wire brush
9. Frequency of Realization: Weekly
Before start of work:
i. Isolate the area.
ii. Make sure the area is free of cotton waste, grease, oil and other inflammable material.
iii. Barricade the area to avoid any unauthorized entry.
iv. Use the mandatory and area specific PPEs.
vi. Make sure the earth cable is efficiently tied.
vii. Insulation of cable is proper.
During the electric welding:
i. Always use specific safety gloves, wear cloths free of oil and grease.
ii. Don’t roll up the sleeves and collar and don’t turn up trousers.
iii. Block all the gaps in the wall and floor with non combustible material to restrict welding or
gas cutting sparks to pass through.
iv. Never weld or perform any gas cutting operation near fuel oil system.
v. When welding the oil or diesel tanks, the tank must be completely purged by cleaning with
water jet before carrying out gas cutting or welding work.
vi. Never weld or modify any pressure vessel.
vii. Remove the paint before welding or cutting as hazardous fumes may be emitted when
paint is heated.
viii. Disconnect the battery terminals and alternator cables before welding on any machine.
ix. Ensure sufficient distance from welding and earth cable.
x. Don’t apply more than 200 volts continuously.
xi. Don’t use damage cable.
xii. Always use recommended welding electrodes
xiii. Use the electrodes in such a way that a length of 38mm-50mm from the holder is left.
xiv. Don’t throw away the pieces of electrode. Keep them in receptacle.
xv. Don’t use oil or grease on welding surface.
xvi. Switch off the machine after finishing the welding work.
xvii. Remove the welding electrode from the cable and keep in the designated place.
During the gas welding:
i. Gas cylinders and blow pipes shall be clean and in good condition. Don’t apply grease or
oil on any attachments, regulator or blowpipes.
ii. Don’t make fire, smoke near gas cylinders.
iii. If any cylinders are leaking, remove them immediately.
iv. Don’t lift or unload any cylinder by holding with valve, fittings or by tying with rope or wire.
v. Don’t use copper fittings on acetylene cylinder.
vi. Keep the cylinders in upright position always.
vii. Empty and filled cylinders shall be kept separately at their designated places.
viii. Do not keep pressure more than 9 PSI when using acetylene cylinder.
Ix. Use trolley for shifting the gas cylinders from one place to another. Do not roll the gas
cylinders on ground.
x. The regulator and other attachments shall be disconnected when gas cylinders area
transported from one place to another and cylinder caps shall be closed.
xi. Don’t carry out the cutting or welding job near the gas cylinders, adequate distance shall
be made.
xii. Only approved types of lighters shall be used for lighting the flame
xiii. Always use approved types of regulator having flashback arrester.
xiv. Clean the nozzle time to time.
xv. Always keep the keys of cylinder valves attached on the cylinders.
xvi. Inspect the hose regularly. Don’t use the hose with cuts, leaks, cracks etc.
xvii. Use only approved type of hose which can withstand the gas pressure.
xviii. Switch of the valves immediately after finishing the work.
xix. Before switching off the regulator, purge it.
xx. The gas blowpipes for cutting should have in -built no return valve.
After the work:
i. Clean the area properly.
ii. Collect the left out electrode pieces and keep them at the specific place.
iii. Collect the unused electrode and store them properly for further use.
iv. Collect the hoses and keep them at secured place.

v. Keep the gas cylinder at their designated places after finishing the welding or cutting work.
vi. Keep the welding machine and welding cable at the designated place after finishing the
welding.
11. Communications:
MONTHLY MEETING, TOOL BOX TALK & TRAININGS ARE PROVIDED
SOP for:HANDLING OF OIL AND GREASE

1. OIL BARREL CAN SLIP AND HIT THE PERSON
2. OIL/ GREASE CAN CAUSE INFECTION WHEN EXPOSED TO EYE
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE HANDLING & USAGE OF OIL & GREASE
6. Tools & Tackles: OIL HANDLING TROLLY , JACK TROLLY
a. Don’t allow any fire in the vicinity of oil/grease room, barrel.
b. Always keep suitable types of fire extinguishers inside the oil/grease room and in the
vehicle used for transportation of oil/grease.
c. Store the oil and grease separately.
d. Always arrange oil/grease grade-wise for easy and fast access.
e. Always keep sufficient space between two rows of oil/grease barrels for easy
movement.
f. Always keeps oil/grease barrels upright.
g. Always keep surrounding of oil/grease room free of vegetation when they are stored
in open yard.

h. Don’t throw the oil/grease barrel on ground while unloading, use forklift, if available or
place tyres at the drop zone.
i. Avoid use of galvanized iron containers, bucket or open canisters for transportation of
oil/grease. Always use clean containers with tight fitting lids.
j. Use metallic pedals instead of hand or wooden stick for removing grease from barrels.
k. Keep separate pumps for taking out different grades and make of lubricants from
barrels.
l. Do not store maintenance fluid in glass containers.
m. Don’t check oil level when machine is running.
n. Before checking oil level, clean the periphery of filling pipe to avoid entry of dust and
other foreign particles.
o. Never refill oil during night hours.
p. While changing the oil in machine, make sure area is clean, free of dust and level.
q. Don’t overfill the oil. Avoid overflow.
r. After greasing over, always wipe off the grease that was forced out.
s. Immediately remove any spilled oil or greaseon the floor of the operator’s cabin,
steering and handrail.
t. Immediately remove the spilled oil/grease from the floor.
u. Don’t store any other kind of material in oil/grease room.
11. Communications:

SOP for – TYRE HANDLING
Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES,SAFETY

NOSEMASK

1. TYRE CAN FALL OVER THE PERSON
2. TYRE HANDLER MAY HIT THE PERSON
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE REMOVAL FITMENT & HANDLING OF TYRES

6. Tools & Tackles: TYRE HANDLER
7. Manpower Requirements: 3 - 4
ROUTINE CHECKS
a. Check the tyre inflation daily with accurate and calibrated pressure gauge.
b. Always check the tyre inflation in cold condition only.
c. Always use tyre cage during tyre inflation.
d. Maintain proper distance during tyre inflation.
e. Tyre inflation shall be done as per the recommendation of OEM.
f. Rim shall be cleaned once in a week to prevent rusting due to water, mud etc.
g. Inspect the overall condition of tyres once in weeks.
h. Always use new O-ring on each tyre change.
i. Always use a valve cap.
j. Prevent saturation of oil/grease on tyre/rim.
k. Remove the embedded rocks and loose thread rubber to prevent cut on tyres.
l. Leaked tyres shall be removed or repaired immediately.

m. Tyre history book shall be maintained to calculate the life of tyre.
n. Daily and periodical checking details shall be maintained in a book.
STORAGE OF TYRES:
a. Always store and ship the tyres in vertical position.
b. Avoid accumulation of water, oil and airing motion, dust etc at the tyre store.
c. Use the tyres first come first basis.
EQUIPMENTS TO BE STORED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME:
a. Block the machine up until the tyres are at least 3 inches off the ground.
b. Lower the air pressure at least 50% of normal pressure
c. Clean all oils, grease, break fluid of all the tyres.
d. Check leakages of valves and valve cores.
e. Use dark colored plastic to protect from sunlight.
f. Check the air pressure periodically.
PRECAUTIONS DURING DISMENTLING & ASSEMBLING THE TYRE:
a. Deflate the tyre first.
b. Use proper size of wrenches for opening the rim nuts and wheel studs.
c. Apply proper torque to re-fix the tyres.
c. Never use a crack rim.
11. Communications:

SOP for – PLACEMENT OF HYDRALIC JACK
Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES, SAFETY
NOSEMASK

1. Purpose: FOR SAFE HYDRAULIC JACK PLACEMENT

6. Tools & Tackles: JACK, WHEEL STOPPER, SUPPORT BLOCK
a. Use all mandatory and work specific PPEs before commencement of work.
b. Before installation of hydraulic jack, block all the moving parts by proper stop blocks.
c. Always use secondary support to prevent any incident in case of failure of hydraulic
jack.
d. Use right ratings of jacks.
e. Communication with the engaged persons shall be made during the work.
f. Proper supervision shall be provided.
11. Communications:

SOP for – BATTERY HANDLING & MAINTENANCE
Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES, SAFETY
NOSEMASK

1. BATTERY MAY SLIP & HIT THE PERSON INVOLVED IN WORK
1. BATTERY MAY BURST
2. ACID FROM BATTERY MAY FALL ON PERSON
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE HANDLING & MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES

6. Tools & Tackles: BATTERY HANDLING TROLLEY
a. During maintenance, insulate the solenoid terminals and connection cables to avoid
short-circuiting of solenoid terminals.
b. Remove the negative terminal from battery during maintenance of electrical system.
c. Never check voltage in live wires by shorting/sparking.
d. Always use Millimeter/Voltmeter for testing.
e. Use rubber O-ring while inserting the cables through metallic portion of the machine
to avoid short circuit.
f. Examine the electric cables periodically for any cuts.
g. Don’t apply grease to the battery poles. Apply petroleum jelly
h. All electrical terminals shall be tight and properly made.
i. Always use proper capacity battery.
j. Don’t make fire near battery.
k. Don’t place any metallic objects on battery.
l. Don’t handle electrolyte with naked hand. Use proper type of hand gloves during
handling of electrolyte.
m. Don’t allow any unauthorized person in the battery charging room.
n. Don’t make any fire at battery charging room.
o. Maintain proper ventilation at the charging room.

p. Never charge at low ampere.
q. Don’t overcharge or undercharge the battery.

r. Never charge the dead batteries using alternator.
s. Never disconnect the battery or alternator while engine is running.
t. Never change polarity of battery or alternator.
u. Check the gravity of battery using hydrometer time to time.
v. Always maintain the level of electrolyte.
w. Clean the air vent of the battery caps and tight the caps properly .
x. Never use metallic funnel to refill the electrolyte.
y. Keep the batteries clean. Wash them periodically with ammonia or soda solution.
z. Replace the broken terminal immediately.
Aa. Checklist shall be maintained.
11. Communications:

SOP for – REPAIRING & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

2. TOOLS MAY HIT WHILE WORKING
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE PRACTICE
6. Tools : SPANNER, HAMMER
9. Frequency of Realization: DAILY

a. During carry out any repair or maintenance job always wear the mandatory and job
specific PPEs.
b. Before taking any vehicle/machine inside the repair bay, ensure that the rear view is
clear; blow the horn to ensure that the persons in the vicinity shall be out of danger zone
of the machine/vehicle.
c. Don’t carry out any repair/maintenance job in confined spaces. Ensure proper
ventilation before starting any job.
d. Always work carefully. Take care of yourself and your co-worker during the
repair/maintenance.
e. Unauthorized persons are not allowed in the workshop.
f. Always barricade the periphery (30M in case of excavator and 15M in case of others)
of the machine/vehicle to restrict the unauthorized entry.
g. Take necessary precautions during grinding, welding and hammering.
h. Carry out major repair job in proper supervision.
i. Make sure the vehicle/machine is on level ground and key is removed from the key
switch before carry out any repair/maintenance job. Also ensure wheels are properly
blocked.
j. Carry out the check list before starting any repairing/maintenance job. Carry out the
repair/maintenance work as per the check list.
k. Place a sign board “UNDER REPAIR” at a convenient place properly visible to

everyone in the vicinity of machine/vehicle.
l. Thoroughly wash the machine, clean the filler caps, grease fittings/nipples and area
around the dipstick. Make sure water does not enter the electrical system of the
machine/vehicle.
m. Remember to release the pressure of hydraulic system before draining or re-filling

the oil.
n. Always isolate the system and release the pressure before working on pressurized
components.
o. Before carrying out any repairing/maintenance job, ensure that machine/vehicle is

cooled off properly.
p. Never add coolant to an overheated engine, allow the engine to cool.

q. Don’t check belt tension when engine in running condition. Don’t replace or clean air
filter when engine is running.
r. Always use new filters after oil changing/scheduled maintenance.
s. Tight all the components to the recommended torque.
t. Use the cardboard to check the leakages, don’t check with bare hands.
u. Don’t handle electric components wearing wet gloves.
v. Always use secondary support with the hydraulic support when working below the
raised component of the vehicle/machine. Fasten the raise canopies properly.
w. If working in water or mud, ensue the nuts, bolts are kept properly. Various plugs,
valves are plugged properly.
Replace the components in following conditions:
a. If the end fittings damaged, leaked, displaced.
b. If outer hose covering chafed/cut/ wire enforcement exposed.
c. If outer hose covering ballooning.
After the completion Repairing/Maintenance:
a. Take the trial and after fully satisfied with the working of the machine, hand over for
operation.
b. Fixed all the canopies, openings and all other components that opened during
repair/maintenance.
c. clean the excessive grease, oil, lube from the machine parts.
d. Check for left-out tools in the machine.
e. Clean the repairing area properly.
11. Communications:

SOP for – REPAIRING OF DOZER
Mandatory PPEs: HANDGLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY HELMETS, SAFETY GOGGLES,SAFETY

NOSEMASK
Related Hazards: PHYSICAL , CHEMICAL

1. DOZER CAN HIT THE PERSON
2. PERSON MAY SLIP & FALL FROM DOZER
3. PERSON MAY BURN DURING OIL LEVEL CHECKING
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE OF DOZER
Before starting work:
i. Make sure all workers are having mandatory as well as job specific PPEs.

ii. Make sure that all the control levers are in neutral position and blade is lowered to the
ground.
iii. Make sure engine is cooled off, make sure radiator also in cooled off.
iv. Take out the keys from the key switch and keep it with supervisor.
v. place sign board “UNDER REPAIR” at a place visible to everyone in the vicinity of the
machine.
v. Barricade 30 M radius around the dozer during repairing.

vi. Ensure auto fire extinguisher cable in disconnected before doing any
welding work near engine/transmission area.
During the work:
i. Don’t hit the ends of the track pins with sledgehammer to loosen the track joints.
ii. Don’t put the fingers between track shoes when removing the track.
iii. Don’t raise the machine using blade; don’t go underneath the machine when the
machine is raise by blade.
iv. When maintenance has to carry out with the work equipment raised, blocks must
securely support.
v. Never Jump-either on or off- the high point. Use appropriate steps.
vi.Don’t carry out repairing or maintenance when dozer is in running condition.
After the work:
i. Clean the area.
ii. Take out all the tools and tackles.
iii. Fix the raise canopies, components properly.

iv. Re connect the auto fire extinguisher cable,
11. Communications:

SOP for – CLEANING AT CONVEYOR BELT


1. Person may caught in conveyor belt.
2. Conveyor may be damage by left out tools.
1. Purpose: FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE OF DOZER

i. Use mandatory as well as job specific PPEs.
ii. Don’t carry out the cleaning job when belt is running.
iii. Take isolation from competent authority before starting the cleaning job.
iv. Don’t touch the pulley with spade.

v. Take care of pull cords during cleaning.
vi. Engage the pull cord for additional safety though the isolation is taken.
vii. Don’t wear loose cloths.
viii. Don’t dump the spilled material on running conveyor when cleaning in the vicinity of
conveyor. Use chutes to dump the material instead.
ix. Never touch the running conveyor.
x. Release the pull cord; take out the isolation after job is completed.
xii. Job shall be supervised by competent person all the time.
11. Communications:
SOP for - EXCAVATOR OPERATION (BACKHOE)


MACHINE

Before starting of Excavator please check
i. All your mandatory PPEs are as per standard
ii. Any visible damages, report the same to shift/maintenance Ic, if
observed
iii. Anyone below the Excavator
iv. Water level in radiator, top up, if found low
v. Diesel
vi. Engine oil level
vii. Any visible leakages

i. Get in the cabin and lock the door properly

ii. Blow the horn twice so that everyone shall be alert and get out of the
swing radius of the Excavator.
iii. Check all the dashboard lights and alarms are in working condition
iv. Disengage the hydraulic lock lever
C. BEFORE LOADING:
Before starting of loading operation please check
i. All hydraulic function are working properly
ii. Any overhang, remove the overhang, if observed, before starting of
loading
iii. The stability of the face
iv. Cleanliness of the face, clean the scattered boulders, if observed
v. Any oversize boulders which may restrict the path of
dumpers/Excavator.
vi. Place the machine at least 3M away from the edge of the benches
vii. Give a signal to dumper operator so that he will take the dumper at the
loading point
viii. The distance between dumper and the excavator is maintain properly
for the smooth loading
ix. Prepare the loading platform of suitable height
D. DURING LOADING:
i. Avoid loading of oversize boulders
ii. Maintain the slope of the face to avoid rolling of boulders
iii. Avoid any undercuts/overhangs
iv. Always start loading from the top of the muck to avoid undercut
v. Always look out for any abnormal face movement to avoid slope
failure
vi. Watch out the ground stability at waterlogged faces, remove the
Excavator, if observed any abnormal movement of the face
vii. Do not overload the dumpers. Maintain centralized loading to avoid
any spillage on the haul road
viii. Don’t load the boulder on the top of the dumper. It may roll down
during the running of dumper
ix. After appropriate loading give signal to the dumper operator to leave
the loading place
x. Maintain 30M distance between two loading point
xi. Avoid loading below the face where drilling operation is in progress
xii. Always maintain a berm at the edge of the face
E. AFTER LOADING:
i. Clear any spillages during loading

ii. Clean the area for the next loading cycle and repeat the point no v to
point no vii of “BEFORE LOADING”.
F. AT THE SHIFT END:

i. Clean any spillages, small stone and boulders within the radius of
Excavator
ii. Remove any overhang/undercut
iii. Take out the Excavator at least 20M away from the face
iv. Park the Excavator on firm and level ground.
v. Ensure to engage hydraulic lock before getting down the excavator.
vi. Switch off all the electrical switches
vii. Properly lock the door
viii. Report any observations/damages to the shift/maintenance Ic, if any

SOP for - STACKER AND RECLAIMER SHIFTING
MACHINE

• The decision of Pile change has to be taken by QC and Process and
inform to mines shift incharge.
• Shifting of stacker and Reclaimer shall be done in the presence of
representative of Process, QC, Mechanical and E&I.
• The belt conveyor of BC07 and Boom conveyor of stacker must be
empty before shifting of stacker.
• Stacker operation should ensure that the stacker rail is clean and free
from any material.
• Stacker boom should be placed in maximum height during shifting of
stacker.
• The reclaimer operator and mechanical engineer should ensure that
harrow position is below 38 degree.
• The harrow position should be extreme end of reclaimer discharge.
• Instrument Engineer has to ensure that all sensor proxy devises are
in working condition.
• After shifting of stacker and reclaimer at their respective position then
only stacker operator has to give clearance to crusher operator to start
crusher.

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# Reference No. SOP for Page No.

01. MINE/OHS/SOP/01 Entry in the mining area 4-5

02. MINE/OHS/SOP/02 Drill Operation 6-8

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 1 of 93

04 MINE/OHS/SOP/04 Excavation 22-24

05 MINE/OHS/SOP/05 Transportation 25-29

06 MINE/OHS/SOP/06 Dozer Operation 30-32

07 MINE/OHS/SOP/07 Crusher Operation 33-34

08 MINE/OHS/SOP/08 Removal of boulder from crusher hopper 35-37

09 MINE/OHS/SOP/09 Chute Cleaning 38-40

10 MINE/OHS/SOP/10 Handling and filling of HSD 41-43

11 MINE/OHS/SOP/11 Water Tanker 44-47

12 MINE/OHS/SOP/12 Unloading at waste dump site 48-50

13 MINE/OHS/SOP/13 Commissioning of Excavator 51-53

14 MINE/OHS/SOP/14 Excavator Repairing 54-57

15 MINE/OHS/SOP/15 Commissioning of dumper 58-60

16 MINE/OHS/SOP/16 Dumper Repairing/Maintenance 61-64

17 MINE/OHS/SOP/17 Drill Repairing 65-67

18 MINE/OHS/SOP/18 Welding and gas cutting 68-71

19 MINE/OHS/SOP/19 Handling of oil and grease 72-74

20 MINE/OHS/SOP/20 Tyre handling 75-77

21 MINE/OHS/SOP/21 Placement of hydraulic jack 78-79

22 MINE/OHS/SOP/22 Battery: Handling and maintenance 80-82

23 MINE/OHS/SOP/23 Repairing and general maintenance 83-86

25 MINE/OHS/SOP/25 Cleaning at conveyor belt 90-91

26 MINE/OHS/SOP/26 Operation of Backhoe 92-94

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 2 of 93

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 3 of 93

SOP for - ENTRY IN THE MINING AREA

Related Hazards: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS

1. Purpose: For safe inspection/working in Mines area.

5. Responsibility: Visitor, concerned person

6. Tools & Tackles: NA

8. Results & Acceptance: Satisfactory

9. Frequency of Realization: As per need

10. Step by Step Procedure:

i. No visitors are allowed without prior information to the concerned

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 4 of 93

11. Communications: Has been communicated to all persons entered in mine

12. Amendment Details

SOP for - DRILL OPERATION

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 5 of 93

Related Hazards: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS

1. Purpose: For safe operation drilling machine.

5. Responsibility: Shift In charges, Blasting In charge, Mines Manager

6. Tools & Tackles: NA

7. Manpower Requirements: One

8. Results & Acceptance: Satisfactory

9. Frequency of Realization: Daily

10. Step by Step Procedure:

A. PREPARATION OF DRILLING AREA:

i. Preparation of drilling area shall be done under proper supervision

Before starting of Drilling operation please check

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 6 of 93

C. AFTER START CHECKS:

i. Get in the cabin and lock the door properly

D. DURING DRILLING OPERATION:

i. Take out the machine to safe place, if possible.

G. AT THE SHIFT END:

i. Take out the drill machine out of the drilling area

SOP for - BLASTING OPERATION

Standard Operating Procedure Dept.: Mines Page No. Page 8 of 93

1 . Purpose: Safe practice for Blasting