Date: 2014-09-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
I, Rahul Guha, Chief Inspector of Mines, also designated as Director General of Mines Safety declare 01-09-2014 as the date from which the Protective footwear and Helmet will be considered approved by me for use in Coal, Metalliferous and Oil Mines by this general order in writing.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety, declares that protective footwear and helmets used in coal, metalliferous, and oil mines will be considered approved if they conform to relevant BIS standards with up-to-date amendments, as detailed in Circulars DGMSMSE approval No. 03 and 04, dated August 14, 2014. This order takes effect on September 1, 2014, and eliminates the need for specific DGMS approval for compliant equipment. Manufacturers must declare the suitability of the equipment for mine use, along with BIS license markings.
Key Points / Main Content:
Approval of Protective Gear:
* Protective footwear and helmets used in coal, metalliferous, and oil mines will be considered approved by the Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS).
* Approval is contingent on meeting relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards with up-to-date amendments.
* BIS standards are detailed in DGMSMSE Circular approval No. 03 and DGMSMSE Circular approval No. 04, both dated August 14, 2014.
Marking and Declaration Requirements:
* Manufacturers must mark footwear and helmets with the BIS license and relevant IS numbers.
* A declaration stating that the equipment is suitable for use in mines must also be marked on the equipment.
Elimination of Specific Approval:
* As of September 1, 2014, specific approval from the DGMS is no longer required for protective footwear and helmets meeting the specified standards.
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers of Protective Footwear and Helmets:
* Impact: Manufacturers can self-certify products that meet BIS standards without seeking specific DGMS approval.
* Action Required: Ensure products comply with the latest BIS standards and include the required BIS license markings, IS numbers, and suitability declaration for mine use.
Mine Operators/Employers:
* Impact: Can use protective footwear and helmets without specific DGMS approval, provided the equipment meets the specified standards and markings.
* Action Required: Ensure that all protective footwear and helmets used in mines meet the required BIS standards, are appropriately marked, and have the manufacturer's declaration of suitability for mine use.
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS):
* Impact: Reduces the administrative burden of individually approving protective equipment.
* Action Required: Enforce compliance with BIS standards and marking requirements through inspections and audits.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Labour and Employment: The Indian government ministry responsible for labor policy and employment.
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS): The Indian regulatory authority responsible for mine safety.
Coal Mines Regulations, 1957: Regulations pertaining to safety in coal mines in India.
Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961: Regulations pertaining to safety in metalliferous mines in India.
Oil Mines Regulations, 1984: Regulations pertaining to safety in oil mines in India.
Rahul Guha: Chief Inspector of Mines, also designated as Director General of Mines Safety.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): The national standards body of India responsible for standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand: Location of Directorate General of Mines Safety office issuing the notification
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3488 GI/2014 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY)
NOTIFICATION
Dhanbad, the 22nd August, 2014
G.S.R. 636(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred on me under Reguations 191 of the Coal Mines Regulations,
1957, 182 of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 and 87 of the Oil Mines Regulations, 1984 with respect to use,
supply and maintenance of Protective footwear and under Regulation 191A of the Coal Mines Regulations, 1957, 182A of
Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 and 88 of the Oil Mines Regulations, 1984 with respect to use and supply of helmet
respectively, I, Rahul Guha, Chief Inspector of Mines, also designated as Director General of Mines Safety declare
01.09.2014 (First September two thousand and fourteen) as the date from which the Protective footwear and Helmet will be
considered approved by me for use in Coal, Metalliferous and Oil Mines by this general order in writing, if they conform to
the respective relevant standards of BIS (with up-to-date amendments) as contained in the Circulars issued by this
Directorate (DGMS) vide reference No. DGMS/MSE/Circular (approval) No. 04, dated 14th August, 2014 and DGMS/MSE/
Circular (approval) No. 03, dated 14th August, 2014 respectively and further, provided that these footwear and helmets
intended for use in mines bear a declaration marked on them by the manufacturer that, these are “suitable for use in Mines”
besides markings of BIS license with relevant IS number(s).
No specific approval will be required from this Directorate (DGMS) in this regard from 01.09.2014.
[F. No. S-29022/03/2014-Genl./2507]
RAHUL GUHA, Director General of Mines Safety
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