Department of Mining Engineering,

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

Subject Mine Hazard and Safety (MINE 480) Session 2016/Spring 2020
Examination Comprehensive Exam Max. Time ODL Exam (4 Hours)
Max. Marks 50 Dated June 28th, 2020

The time of this Exam is Four Hours unless communicated otherwise by the instructor. All
Students must email their solved exam within allowable time. Submit solved exam in two formats
(MS word file and a pdf file). Under Normal Circumstances Late Submission Will NOT be
Entertained. Submission time is TODAY till 14:00.

Submission Code: IMPORNTANT

Email Subject: MINE-480 FINAL EXAM 2020
Solved Exam File Name: 2016-Min-XX-Exam (Here XX= Your Roll Number)
This is an open book, open notes exam, during this exam you can seek help, guidance from the provided
and recommended books, notes, online contents, and course slides. HOWEVER, discussion regarding this
exam or sharing of exam material/answers with others by any means is NOT ALLOWED and STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.

SPECIAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: MUST READ

✓ THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EXAM AND ONLY INDIVIDUAL SHALL ATTEMP THIS EXAM WITHOUT SEEKING
ANY HELP FROM ANYONE.
✓ IN ORDER TO SOLVE THIS EXAM, IF SOMEONE IS FOUND TO HAVE RECEIVED OR OFFERED ANY
HELP TO ANYONE ELSE, HE/SHE WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND STRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTION
WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST THEM.
✓ SHARING OF EXAM ANSWERS AND DISCUSSING IT WITH OTHETS WILL BE CONSIDERED “AN
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY” AND SUCH ACTS WILL BE TREATED LIKKEWISE.
✓ EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ANY KIND OF SUCH INCIDENT WILL BE HELD EQUALLY RESPONSIBLE.

ALSO NOTE, SPECIAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AID will also be used during evaluating your exams, So,
think at-least THREE TIMES before offering or seeking any help from your friends/fellows.

LAST but not the least, if you are fortunate enough (in this world) to get an escape from the instructor/s, as if
the instructor may not be able to trace your sharing/discussion of the exam with others. REMEMBER: ALLAH
Almighty is WATCHING, those who will commit any sort of academic dishonesty will eventually be held
accountable ONE DAY.
Trust yourself and your abilities; YOU can do it better than others.
DON’T ruin your hereafter life for a very small worldly gain (few marks in exam).

HELP YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOWS BY NOT DISCUSSING AND SHARING OF YOUR EXAM MATERIAL.
MAY ALLAH HELP AND GUIDE ALL OF US TO FOLLOW THE RIGHT PATH, AMEEN

!!!GOOD LUCK!!!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Muhammad Usman Khan
Mining Engineering Department, UET Lahore.

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University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.
OATH FORM SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CARFULLY READ AND SUBMIT DULY FILLED ‘ODL
ASSESSMENT OATH FORM” ALONG WITH THIS EXAM. THAT IS MANDATORY. A COPY OF OATH
FORM IS GIVEN ON PAGE 4. STUDETNS CAN ALSO USE ALREADY CIRCULATED FILE OF OATH
FORM AS PER THEIR CONVENIENCE.

In case of missing data or inconclusive questions, assume the desired data/statement and answer.
Clearly state your assumption/s.
Q1 CLO1
A Briefly Discuss three constrains in Mining? What are the key elements to achieve good 6
health and safety at a Mine Operation, briefly discuss one? (3+3)

B What is spontaneous combustion? briefly discuss the stages of spontaneous combustion? 4

C Mention few measures which we may take to prevent belt conveyor fires? 3

D Mention few features of sprinkler system used for firefighting? What is the disadvantage of 3
using a sprinkler system (2+1)?

E What are different considerations we should observe while reopening a sealed-off area? 4
Briefly discuss two (2+2)

Q2 CLO2
F What is loss control? and the aim of a loss control? What are various benefits of 4
implementing a loss control program? (1+1+2)

G What are different quarry design features we should use to improve surface haulage 5
safety? Briefly discuss any three. (2+3)

H In your words briefly differentiate between open-circuit and closed-circuit breathing 3

apparatus; which one of them you will use while performing a rescue operation from an
extreme toxic mine environment? (2+1)

I Being a renowned mining consultant in Midwest region of USA, you are approached by a 3
metal mining company. The company wants you to estimate the noise exposure for a miner
who works at their copper-gold mill. During his 8 hours shift, the miner performs different
activities with varying noise levels. The details of noise levels and activities are as follows:

Activity Noise Level Time/Duration

Range
1 78-82 100
2 84-88 300
3 90-94 80

Based on your noise estimation, determine whether the worker is in compliance with noise
standard?

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University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

Q3 CLO3
J You are a mine regulator and your department has announced a safety 4
competition/contest. As per contest rules, mining companies that are safer in different
aspects will be given total prizes of worth USD $25000. Only two companies participated
in the contest and the Incident Rates data of these companies are given below:

Old Mont Mine Derric Gold Mine

Total Full Time Employees 50 45
Total Half Time Employees 25 20
Total Recordable Injuries 15 14
Total Lost Time Cases 14 10
Total Days Lost 50 45

Prizes will be distributed as described below:

(i) USD $5000 will be given to the mining company that is safer in terms of incident rates,
determine IRs & which company will get that award? (1)

(ii) USD $10000 will be given to the mining company that is safer in terms of lost time
incident rates, determine lost time IRs & which company will get that award? (1)

(iii) USD $5000 will be given to the mining company that is safer in terms of lost workdays
rate, determine lost workday rate & which company will get that award? (1)

(iv) USD $5000 will be given to the mining company that is safer in terms of severity rate,
determine severity rate & which company will get that award? (1)

Consider 50 weeks in a year, 40 work hours per week for full time employees, and 20 work
hours per week for half time employees.

K What is DPM; why it is undesirable in underground mines? Which engineering and 4

administrative controls we can adopt to control DPM in mines? briefly discuss only one?
(1+2+1).

L Briefly discuss what is Risk? and What is risk management? What are different phases of 4
risk management? (1+1+2).

M What is ergonomics? What are the benefits of an effective ergonomic program? (1+2) 3

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University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

ODL ASSESSMENT OATH FORM

(Compulsory)

I ……………………………………... Reg. No………………………………….

hereby take oath that while solving question paper in the subject of
…………………………………………………………..………………., I have
neither taken help from any other person (including but not limited to class
fellow/s, seniors or junior/s) nor copied the answers from anyone.

I also declare under oath that I have neither shared solution of my paper to any of
my class fellow/s for copying in any possible manner nor assisted anyone in this
regard.

I further solemnly declare that the submitted answer book (sheets) is my genuine
contribution in the above-mentioned subject.

I agree that, if any of the above statements is proved wrong, my result can be
held/canceled/declared fail, as per University Rules pertaining to use of unfair
means during the examination.

Signature: …………………………………….

Date: ………………………………………….

[Please fill this form, scan it/take image, and submit along with your answer book
file to teacher-in-charge]

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