ANNUAL MINES SAFETY FORTNIGHT 2022

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF MARKS

(MINING OPENCAST)

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of the Mine :
2. Name of the Agent :
3. Name of the Manager :
4. Name of the Section visited. :i)
:ii)
5. Date of Inspection :
6. Names of the Team Members :1
:2
:3
:4

7. Name of the DGMS Observer. :

8. Name of the ISO Observer. :
9. Name of the TSC Observer. :

S. Item MARKS
No.
Max. Obtained
1A Standard of working & Dump Stability 300
1B Storage, Transport & use of Explosives. 100
1C Dust suppression and fire control 100
SUB TOTAL 500
2 Safety Management Plan 100
SUB TOTAL 100
3A Survey & Planning 100
3B Provision of safety equipment 50
3C Training 50
3D House Keeping, Publicity, Propaganda and General Safety 150
Awareness
3E Safety Management with respect to contractual works 150
SUB TOTAL 500
4 Digitization in mine 100
GRAND TOTAL 1,200

Name & Signature of TSC Observer Name & Signature of ISO Observer

GUIDELINES FOR TEAM FOR SELECTION OF DISTRICT FOR INSPECTION/NOTE:

1. The performance of the mine should be judged or following criteria be considered,
Adequate-70 to 75 %, Good-76 to 85 %, Very Good-86 to 95 % of the total marking,
2. There is always scope for improvement in safety standards of mine, as such if any mine scores more than 95%,
full justification as a special note should be given and that will be reviewed by concerned DT and DMS.
3. 10 marks will be deducted from the overall marks (Mining+Engineering) for every serious accident and no mine
will be considered for overall prize if fatal accident is occurred in the mine during Calendar year 2022 (Till date) &
such mine will not qualify the related subject award in which cause of fatal accident comes.
4. Accident statistics of the mine from 1 st January 2021 to 31st December 2021 and from 1 st January 2022 to the
date of inspection should be furnished separately by the inspecting mine in the following table.
(If required separate sheet be enclosed under signature of mine & inspecting team)
SN Accident No. of 2021 2022(till date) Cause of Accident
Type Accident Date of Accident
1 Fatal
2 Serious
3 Reportabl
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NAME, SIGNATURE &
MOB. NO. OF SAFETY
OFFICER WITH DATE:
NAME, SIGNATURE &
MOB. NO. OF MINE
MANAGER WITH DATE:
5. The team shall submit a separate marksheet for each mine visited in a sealed cover immediately at the end of
the visit to DGMS/ISO officer or person nominated by him.
6. Wherever a particular subject/item is not relevant, “Not Applicable” or “NA” should be written.
7. Whenever a sub point / sub item is not relevant “Not Applicable” or “NA” should be written and pro-rata marks
should be given for that subject subtotal.
8. Special emphasis on Survey & Safety Management Plan should be given.
9. Particulars about inspection be filled in the following table as mentioned.
1 DATE & TIME OF TEAM ARRIVAL
2 DATE & TIME OF DIAS
3 INSPECTION STARTED AT

Name, Designation & Signature of the Team Convener:

Contact Number:

Place of Posting:

Name, Designation & Signature of the team member:

1.

3.

4.

Name & Signature of TSC Observer Name & Signature of ISO Observer
S. Item Max Marks
No Marks Obt.
1A STANDARD OF WORKING
i) Design of all Overburden benches.
a) Height 15
b) Width 15
c) Side berms 05
ii) Design of all Coal benches.
a) Height 15
b) Width 15
iii) Maintenance of benches specially in black cotton soil. 15
Maintenance of benches specially in Seams under fire. 15
iv) Quarry edge fencing 5
Notes: Guidelines for benches in overburden and coal.
a) Award full marks if the height does not exceed the digging depth / reach of machines
for a face length of not less than 100 m and if there is no overhang.
Deduct
a) Deduct 5 marks for every 0.5 m height of bench in excess of permitted height.
b) Award full marks if the width is in excess of three times the width of largest machine
operating on the bench for one way traffic and five times the width of largest machine
operating on the bench for two-way traffic on the bench.
Deduct
Five marks for every 1 m reduction in width from the standard laid above
v) Haul roads.
a) Proper width (full marks if 5 times the width of dumper and a road divider provided 8
for both ways of traffic.)
b) Gradient (Full marks if flatter than 1 in 16) 8
c) Separate pedestrian road fully fenced for movement of workmen 8
d) Separate road for tippers and light vehicles. 8
e) Turnings and curves (full marks if visibility for 30m is maintained). 3
f) Road surface. 2
g) Parapet walls / berms 8
h) Side drains 8
Guidelines for haul roads:
Deduct: 2 Marks for every 1 m reduction in the standard laid above.
a) Gradient should not be steeper than 1 in 16 or as required by permission. Give marks
for gradient as below: Uniformity in gradient should be checked.
1 in 16 Deduct 0 marks
1 in 15 Deduct 2 marks
1 in 14 Deduct 5 marks
> 1 in 14 Award 0 Marks
Award full marks, if the haul road surface is metaled and if the radius of curvature is more
than 30 m & smooth graded or otherwise deduct proportionately.
Note: Cross section of full haul road to be submitted and attached with mark sheet. Offset
diagram with visibility curve for at least two curves to be provided to the inspecting team.
vi) Transport rules for operation of mobile machinery. 8
Note: Award full marks if the code of transport rules has been framed and enforced in the
mines. Transport rules to be exhibited in local language/Hindi at conspicuous places.
Operators must be questioned to assess the level of consciousness.
vii) Road/traffic signs for control of mobile machine. 5
(Note: Award full marks if road /traffic signs are painted with fluorescent/luminous paint &
they are of sufficiently conspicuous size).
viii) System of enforcement to check unauthorized driving (System framed to be specified and 5
provided to the inspection team.).
ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
ix) Afforestation/environmental control. 8
(Note: Award full marks if plantation of at least one tree for every 10 Sq.mtr. Of the land
disturbed by mining activity. Award no marks if there is any dump which is more than 1 year
old and afforestation not done).
x) Enforcement of dump yard and display of the same (Copy to be given). 8
xi) SLOPE STABILITY OF DUMP YARDS
a) Assessment of the Engineering Geology, Strength properties. 4
b) Removal of black cotton soil on the place of dumping. 4
c) Removal of rain water stagnation by proper drainage system. 4
d) Presence of alternate road at safe distance. 3
e) Monitoring of dump slope and dump profile. 4
f) No fresh dump on old dump areas. 4
g) System of consolidation of dumps and crack develop with proper levelling of bench by 2
dozer.
h) Road at safe distance from toe of dump (Minimum distance should be equal to height of 3
dump)
i) Provision of Hume pipes /culverts at an interval of 50 m for effective drainage of water. 2
j) Regular cleaning of Hume pipes to make them effective. 2
k) Levelling of roads lower than toe of dump. 3
l) No dumps on marshy or water stagnant ground. 4
M Provision of Dump Profile: - Profile of any new dump should be as follows: - 4
a. Height of each lift/stage of the dump = 20m
b. Exposed bench width after each 20m high lift of the dump = 25m
c. Overall dump height = 80m
d. Overall dump slope angle = 24 degree.
xii) Coal stock pile/yard 8
xiii) Working of machines.
a) The operator maintains check list. 5
b) The machines are employed at a distance greater than 30 mtr. from each other. 5
c) Code of practice for excavators and drills are framed and implemented. 5
d) Proper conveyance is provided for the transport of persons to work places. 5
xiv) Noise studies, record and protection.
a) Assessment of noise level by measurement at - 8
Dumper cabin – While idling 2
- While being loaded 2
- While tipping 2
- While moving. 2
b) Drill – Inside cabin 2 4
Outside cabin all around machine 2
c) Excavators – Inside cabin 5
During operation & while idling
d) Dozers – At operators’ position 5
During operation and while idling
 e) Maintenance of records. 10
f) Protection against noise – Provision of ear plugs/muffs for workers where noise level 10
exceeds 85 dB(A)
Required Provided
(Actual Provided to be judged from field observation and proportionate marks to be
awarded.)
SUB TOTAL 300
1B STORAGE, TRANSPORT & USE OF EXPLOSIVES
i) Safe Storage.
a. Cleanliness in the magazine. 2
b. Proper stacking of explosives. 2
c. Lightening conductor / firefighting equipment. 2
d. Searching for contrabands and use of transit slips. 2
e. Magazine records. 2
f. Fencing. 2
g. Watch tower. 2
ii) Posting of sentries and warning systems to prevent thefts. 2
(Note: In case, magazine capacity < 2 days requirement of mine/ mines give zero marks).
iii) Safe transport
a. Provision of explosive vans. 2
b. Upkeep and inspection of vans & records. 2
iv) Blasting tools, sirens, shelters.
a. Blasting tools 5
b. Provisions of sirens, posting of sentries and warning system (full marks, if one electric 5
& the other hand operated).
c. Planning of blasting time and display of notices of blasting signals within danger zone. 5
d. Blasting shelters, its location & design. 5
e. Fixing of danger zone for blasting by manager and display on site (min.500 m). 5
f. Posting of sentries. 5
v) Safe & Economical use of explosives
a. Appointment of blasting officer and adequate blasting personnel. 5
b. Blasting pattern, sketch of sequencing, knowledge of safe blasting practices among 5
work persons.
c. Proper enforcement of DGMS restrictions/circulars. 5
d. Vibration studies of blasting operations (where applicable) Give proportionate marks on 5
other subjects where not applicable.
e. Maintenance of records pertaining to use in respect of (a) to (c) above. 5
vi) SAFE BLASTING PRACTICES
a. Controlled blasting practice w.r.t. nearby villages, surface structures, hot strata (use of 5
pyrometer-record to be checked).
b. Use of shock tubes 5
c. Use of muffle blasting as per the permission 5
d. Charge per delay as per the permission. 5
e. Ground Vibration study (PPV must be < 10 mm/sec measured at the surface – record 5
to be checked.
SUB TOTAL 100
1C DUST SUPPRESSION AND FIRE CONTROL
i) Use of dust extractors/wet drilling for power drills 10
 iii) Effective dust suppression/wetting
a. Haul Roads 5
b. Working benches 5
c. Dumper roads 5
d. Dumping places/loading places other than benches, unloading places. 5
iii) a. Air borne dust survey and records 5
b. Establishment of lab and training of persons. 5
iv). Effective dust suppression in coal handling plants. 10
v) Provision of adequate water tankers and water supply. 10
Note: Award full marks for providing 1 K. ltr. capacity per km road Otherwise award
proportionate marks. Consider all kinds of roads while giving marks.
vi) Formulation of scheme for air borne survey 5
FIRE CONTROL
a. Use of automatic/Semi-Automatic fire detectors in HEMM. 5
b. Availability of Fire Tender 5
c. Implementation of Fire Fighting scheme. 5
d. Provision of Fire Extinguisher. 10
e. Use of special method to detect and control fire. 10
SUB TOTAL 100
2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
. i)) Formation of team for Hazard identification and risk Assessment. 8
ii) Identification of Mine specific Hazards & record. 6
iii) Risk Assessment done in respect of each identified hazards as per DGMS Tech. Circular No. 10
5/2016 & record
iv) Control Plan & work Plan prepared in respect of each mechanism of the identified hazards. 10
v) Distribution of work plan of SMP to all concerned & responsible persons. 10
vi) Awareness of SMP implementation among workers 10
(Team should ask questions and check the awareness standards).
vii) Implementation of control/work plans of SMP in the mine (Back up documents i.e. Note 10
Sheet & other documents).
viii) Periodical review of SMP at unit, area & company level. 10
ix) Up dation of SMP and records as per inputs of review. 6
x) Submission of updated SMP to DGMS & ISO. 10
xi) Preparation of Principal Hazard Management Plan (PHMP) & Trigger Action Response Plan 10
(TARP) in respect of Principal Hazard identified.
SUB TOTAL 100
3A SURVEY & PLANNING -
i) Furnishing and maintenance of survey room.
a Flat storage and storage of other plans 6
b Adequate lighting. 4
c Cleanliness of survey room. 6
d Adequacy of working place. 4
ii) Preparation and maintenance of statutory plans. 10
iii) Maintenance of survey records. 10
iv) Proper storage and maintenance of plans and sections. 10
v) Provision of survey equipment maintenance and training of surveyors on new survey 10
equipment.
 vi) General updating of plans as per regulations or requirements. 10
vii) Preparation and monthly updating of slice/section plans at 30 m interval. 10
viii) Planning of mine with respect to proper drainage and safeguards against danger of 10
inundation maintenance of drainage and water danger plans.
ix) Provision of marking of fault plane in coal seams as well as on the top of the benches on 10
plan.
SUB TOTAL 100
3B PROVISION OF SAFETY EQUIPMENTS -
i) Walkie talkie sets – Adequacy to connect all important points of operation. 5
th
ii) a. Firefighting plan & equipment provided at each place as per statute and 8 Conf. On 5
safety in Mines and on all HEMM. All officers, all Foremen, all Overmen in the shift
must be well connected to workshop and other important places.
b. Provision of firefighting arrangements. 5
c. Provision of automatic fire fighting arrangements on all shovels, draglines. 5
iii) Dust masks for all the persons employed at the dusty places. 5
iv) Audio visual alarms for reversal arrangement parking brake, emergency steering brake 10
testing arrangements etc., for dumpers and tippers.
Note: Proportionate marks in the ratio of actual in working order and requirement.
v) Other protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, safety belts, etc., to required category 5
of workmen.
vi) Use of helmets and shoes (to be judged by actual observation during inspection). 5
vii) Provision of noise meters. 5
SUB TOTAL 50
3C TRAINING
i) Initial Training 5
ii) Refresher Training 5
iii) No. of HEMM Operators trained and evaluated by a board as per the recommendations of 8 th 5
Conference on Safety in Mines – Award proportionate marks.
iv) Specialized training and upgrading skills of -
a Operators 5
b Mechanics. 5
c Electricians. 5
d Others. 5
e Supervisors 5
Note: Award proportionate marks in the ratio of trained to the total in each category.
v) Special training classes to injured persons. 5
vi) Orientation training to persons on change of jobs. 5
SUB TOTAL 50
3D WELFARE, HOUSE KEEPING, & GENERAL SAFETY AWARENESS IN THE MINES
& PREMISES
A WELFARE
i) Provision and proper running of canteen. 3
ii) Adequacy of latrines and urinals. 2
iii) Regular exhibition of safety films (Award full marks for showing at least one film per month). 5
iv) Provision of rest shelters including for contractors’ workers 5
v) Drinking water and arrangement for its cooling (Award full marks if drinking water is arranged 5
near the working shovels or individual water bottles).
vi) Proper stacking of materials in stores and general cleanliness on surface. 3
 vii) First aid boxes and equipment and carrying of first aid outfits by officials. 2
viii) a Making of animation films/safety video clips for safety propaganda 3

b Linking with cable operator for regular safety education through TV. 2
ix) Periodical medical examination: Target------------- Achievement------------ % Achieved. 3
x) Seminar on any safety subjects (Minutes of seminar be produced to the inspection team) 2
through video conferencing.
xi) Formulation and active operation of Suraksha Mitra Mandali for safety improvement. 5
xii) Ecological balance (Mined out area)
a Planning of land reclamation and plantation 5
b Plantation survival. 5
Note: a) Give full marks if land reclaimed is equal to the land excavated in a year or deduct proportionately.
b) Full if 2500 trees per hectare of dump area cumulatively survived or area planted = area used for mining in last year
c) No old dump (one year old or more) should be without forestation, if so, give zero marks
SUB TOTAL 50
B GENERAL SAFETY & CONCIOUSNESS
a) Constitution and functioning of PSC as per statute. 3
b) Completion of training of PSC members before inducting into PSC. 2
c) Attending of PSC meeting by Sr. Officers (Note SAM should have attended 50% of the 5
meetings) – one year’s record.
d) Circulation of minutes in local languages within 7 days and follow up action - one year 2
record.
e) Regular writing of reports by Workmen’s Inspector – one year record and actions taken. 3
f) Proper writing of statutory report by statutory officials – one year record. 5
g) Regular counter-signing and follow up action on the reports – one year record. 5
h) System and timely rectification of deficiencies pointed out by PSC members and 5
Workmen’s Inspectors in mining as well as engineering and confirming the same in PSC
meeting – one year record.
i) Tool box Safety Talks-Record 5
j) Safety consciousness among workers. 3
k) Rectification of violation and timely report to correspondences of DGMS 5
l) Any new innovative idea introduced to improve safety. 2
SUB TOTAL 45

C ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS

OF 12TH NATIONAL SAFETY CONFERENCE
i) Accident records management.
a) Maintenance of statistical records in respect of the mine vis-à-vis the other mines in the 5
Area, Company, CIL depicting them in the form of tables, charts, pie charts etc. (Fatal &
Serious)
b) Analysis of accidents – cause wise, place wise, shift wise, occupation wise, age-group 3
wise, parts of body wise etc. (Fatal & Serious).
c) Analysis of accident based on human physical barrier analysis (Fatal & Serious). 2
d) Preparation of accident prevention strategy based on the accident analysis, its 5
implementation and evaluation.
e) Implementation status of strategy. 5
f) Statutory enquiry in serious accidents for the last year 5
ii) Action taken report (ATR) on the recommendation of 12th Safety Conference 9
iii) Implementation status of ISO Circulars issued after fatal/serious accident occurred in 6
2021 & 2022 till date
iv) Extra efforts taken to reduce accidents in the aftermath of fatal/serious accidents (Specify 5
 details)
v) Change in technology for system improvement in the aftermath of fatal/serious 5
accidents (Specify details).
vi) Special training given to supervisor’s workmen in the aftermath of fatal/serious 5
accidents (Specify details).
SUB TOTAL 55
TOTAL (A+B+C) 150
3E SAFETY MANAGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTUAL WORKS
1. Master list of contractor workers
A) Contract wise & 3
B) Contractor wise 2
2. System of allowing contractual persons on duty 3
3. IME of Contractors’ workers 10
(if 100%-full marks, 80%-8 marks, between 80% to 50%-5 marks and less than 50%-2 marks)
4. Working hours and Rest Day (8hours shift working with fixed rest day-10 marks, 8 hours and 12 hours
both-8 marks. 10
(Note: 12 hours shift working - 05 marks, more than 12 hours shift workings—zero marks)
5. VTC Training of contractors’ workers. 10
6. Maintenance of records in B-Form (New Form-A, as per DGMS (Legis.) Cir. No. 01 of 27.04.2017) with
all relevant details & countersign of Manager. 3
7. Issue of identity cards with photographs, details of VTC, IME, address, name of work & contract period
etc. 2
8. Maintenance of attendance of contractors’ workers as per Mines Rules Form-C, D & E (New Form-D, 3
as per DGMS (Legis.) Cir. No. 01 of 27.04.2021) and countersign of authorized person
9. Framing and issue code of practice and SOP for various operation of contractors’ work. 8
10. Issue of Traffic/dumping rules and awareness among the operators. 7
11. Valid driving license with operators and possession. 3
12. Provision of Safety equipment (AVA, rear view mirror, back light, reverse light, identification of vehicle
during dark hours, adequate braking system, parking brakes, provision of adequate lighting in m/c,
horn, fire extinguishers) 8
(Proportionate marks to be given)
[As per DGMS (Tech) Cir. No. 05 of 13/10/2010 & 04 of 06/03/2012]
13. Provision and use of personal protective equipment (shoes, helmets, dust mask, fluorescent 5
jackets/strips etc.).
14. Provision of separate rest shelter, drinking water, sufficient lighting & adequate ventilation in the 8
contractor worker’s camp.
15. Location of contractor workers camp away from active mining area. 3
16. Provision of first aid room as per mine rules, with list of first-aiders, as applicable. 2
17. Adequate water spraying arrangement. 3
18. Periodic checking and joint inspection with its record maintenance in respect of contractor vehicles and
equipment. [As per DGMS (Tech.) Cir. No. 05 of 13/10/2010 & 04 of 06/03/2012] 7
19. Wet Drilling Arrangement in Contractor’s drill on crawler mounted drill machine (if provided – full marks 3
else zero).
i20. Statutory supervision of contractual operation and statutory diary updating. 2
21. Provision of identification of contractor workers & staff after day light hours. 3
22. General Safety standards & housekeeping in contractor’s workshop. 8
23. System of checking of unauthorized riding, unauthorized vehicle in contractor’s work site. 3
24. Provision of indicator flags/lights for contractors’ LMV. 2
25. General Safety Awareness among contractors’ workers. 3
26. Participation of contractors’ workers in PSC and discussion of relevant SOP of contractors’ persons in 2
PSC meeting.
27. Safe inflation system at workshop of contractual camp. 3
28. Prohibition of entry of persons/workers in the workshop who are not on duty. 2
29. Location of residential camp of contractors’ workers & supervisors (should be away from contractor 3
workshop)
30. Demarcation between residential camps and operational area along with caution boards. 2
31. Provision of banners, posters, slogans etc. for increasing safety awareness amongst contractors’
workers as per WCL Board directives. 3
32. Maintenance of all types of records of the vehicles like break testing, road worthiness, maintenance of 11
vehicles based on “Planned Preventive Maintenance” (PPM) etc.
TOTAL 150
4 DIGITAL AWARENESS
A Data up-dation in CSIS Portal:
i. (a) No. of fatal accident details of 2021 & 2022 (till date) uploaded in Portal 05
 (b) No. of Serious accident details of 2021 & 2022 (till date) uploaded in Portal 05
(c) No. of Reportable accident details of 2021 & 2022 (till date) uploaded in Portal 05
(d) No. of Dangerous occurrence details of 2021 & 2022 (till date) uploaded in Portal 05
(e) No. of ATR uploaded in CSIS portal of Fatal accidents of 2021 & 2022 05
(f) No. of ATR uploaded in CSIS portal of Serious accidents of 2021 & 2022 05
(g) No. of ATR uploaded in CSIS portal of Dangerous occurrences of 2021 & 2022 05
ii. No. of DGMS permissions and other statutory report uploaded in CSIS Portal (Award 10
1 marks for every 10% permission/reports up-loaded)
B GENERAL SAFETY AWARENESS
(1) By forming What’s App Group of Departmental employees (Award full marks if >75% 5
employees are added in the What’s App Group otherwise full marks).
(2) By forming What’s App Group of Contractual employees (Award full marks if >75% 5
employees are added in the What’s App Group otherwise full marks).
(3) Number of Videos shared on different mine accidents in the What’s App Group on Safety. 5
(Award full marks if > 25 videos shared in the What’s App Group otherwise award zero marks)
C Digitization in Records w.r.t. Departmental workers
(i) if all statutory records are digitized, then award full marks, if not then award 10
proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
(ii) if all Training records (Worker wise) are digitized, then award full marks, if not 5
then award proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
(iii) if all PME records (worker wise) are digitized, then award full marks, if not then 5
award proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
(iv) if all Mine Plans are digitized, then award full marks, if not then award 5
proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
D Digitization in Records w.r.t. Contractual workers
(i) if all statutory records are digitized, then award full marks, if not then award 5
proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
(ii) if all Training records (Worker wise) are digitized, then award full marks, if not 5
then award proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
(iii) if all PME records (worker wise) are digitized, then award full marks, if not then 5
award proportionate marks.
(Note: No mark be awarded, if < 50% digitization is done).
SUB TOTAL 100
 ANNUAL MINES SAFETY FORTNIGHT 2022
ENGINEERING MARK SHEET - OPENCAST
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1. Name of the Mine :
2. Name of the Agent :
3. Name of the Manager :
4. Name of the Colliery Engineer(E&M) :
5. Name of the Colliery Engineer(Excv.)

5. Name of the Safety Officer

6. Date of Inspection :
7. Names & Signatures of the Team :1
Members
:2
:3

8. Name of the DGMS Observer. :

9. Name of the ISO Observer. :
10. Name of the TSC Observer. :

S. Item MARKS
No.
Max. Obtained
1A Lighting 100
1B Power supply to excavation equipment 100
1C Surface sub-station and OH Lines 100
1D CHP 100
SUB TOTAL 400
2A Shovel (Electrical) 80
2B Hydraulic Excavators 80
2C Drills 80
2D Dumpers & Water Tankers 130
2E Dozer 80
2F Excavation Workshop 100
SUB TOTAL 550
GRAND TOTAL 950

NOTE: The performance of the mine should be judged on following criteria.

Adequate: 70 to 75%, Good – 76 to 85%, Very Good – 86 to 95% marking.
There is always scope for improvement in safety standards of mine, as such if any mine
scores more than 95%, full justification as a special note should be given and it will be
reviewed by concerned DT and DMS.

Signature of the Convenor Signature of TSC Observer Signature of ISO Observer

SL Item Max Marks

No Marks Obt.
1A LIGHTING
i) Provision of lighting at
a) Haul Road 10
b) Faces 10
c) Loading points other than faces 10
d) Dumping Places 10
e) Siding 10
f) Coal stock yard 10
g) CHP 10
h) Workshop 5
i) Substation 5
ii) Lighting survey and record – frequency as per circular. 10
(Note: Availability of Light survey equipment to be checked).
iii) Provision of signal/warning light to dump main/trip men/spotters etc. and use of 5
luminant paints for all these signals during day and night.
iv) Traffic lights 5
SUB TOTAL 100
1B POWER SUPPLY TO EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
a) Suitability and condition of transformer feeding – Shovel/Drill/Dragline
i) Proper oil level condition of radiator, oil and winding temperature indicator. 10
Provision of Buchholz Relays and warning system Conservator, breather and 10
ii)
silica gel.
Provision of lightning arresters, conductors and earthing equipment body 15
iii) earthing from 2 separate stores. Separate earthing for transformer’s neutral,
lightning arrester & body.
b) Condition of HEMM transformer and of primary and secondary controlling switches, 10
OC, EL relay& schematic diagram of the power supply arrangement of the quarry.
c) Condition of OH lines and/or power cable feeding power to shovel/drill/dragline.
i) Proper layout of cables, terminal connections and insulation tests. 5
ii) Spacing of the conductors, Sag of the OH Line. 5
iii) Earthing of poles, Ground clearance of the conductors and horizontal clearance 10
from buildings, structures etc. Cradling earth continuity.
d) Condition of HT field switch.
i) Locking arrangement of door /rubber gasket outside painting. 5
ii) Connection of power cable with field switches and earthing. 5
iii) Condition of relays, PTs, CTs, Ammeter, Volt meter. 5
iv) Provision of plug & socket connections with trailing cables and condition. 5
e) Condition of trailing cable.
i) Connection and earthing with fields switch / shovel/drill/dragline. 5
ii) Provision of hand gloves & gum boots to cableman. 5
iii) Condition of outer sheath, joints, insulation test record of cable. 5
SUB TOTAL 100

1C SURFACE SUB STATIONS AND OVERHEAD LINES 100

a) Sub Station
i) Proper fencing with gates to prevent unauthorized entry. Layout of substation 5
 and electrical single line diagram displayed at suitable places Stone ballasting
of switch yard and no vegetation in the substation premises.
Condition of main transformer oil level, temp indicator, cable connection, 5
ii) ventilation, winding temperature indicator, buchholtz relay, conservator, breather
compounding etc.
Identification of all control switch gears and equipment feeders and cable. 5
Suitability of the primary and secondary controlling switchgears, rating and
iii)
protective features and relays. Cable layout size, type, laying and connection to
the switches.
iv) Proper drainage and soak pits at transformer foundations. 5
v) Earthing arrangement (transformer and other switches and cables) 5
vi) Fire fighting equipment, danger board and cleanliness. 5
vii) DGMS approval of HT installation and compliance of DGMS. 5
Provision of authorized substation attendant, maintenance of daily electrical
logbook, maintenance of records of insulation tests of cables and electrical 10
Viii)
equipment, maintenance of records of earth resistance test of earthing system,
maintenance of records of di-electric strength of transformer oil.
Display of first-aid charts and training with particular emphasis on treatment for
electrical shock. Availability of “men at work” boards, protective and working
ix) tools like rubber gloves, insulated pliers, bamboo ladders, safety belts, 5
discharging rods, relay testing kit, transformer oil testing machine, the records of
regular use of above, their present condition and their suitability for use.
b) Earthing
Whenever all metal supports, all other metallic fitting attached there to have
been efficiently earthed by: -
i)
Direct connection to earthing electrodes by connection to continuous Earthing 10
wire OR Earthing electrodes at the first and the last pole and 5 places per mile
Note: No marks shall be given if either (a) or (b) has not been complied with
Earthing of stay wires and provision of stay insulators. Separate earthing for 5
ii)
equipment body, transformers neutral earthing, lightning arrestor’s earthing.
c) Overhead lines
Condition of OH lines support, material strength whether the supports are in
keeping with the span used and danger sign board. Conductor of different 5
i)
voltage on same supports whether necessary precautions have been taken by
way of provisions of earthed cradle guards in between.
ii) Implementation of proper shut-down permit. 5
Condition of the conductors with respect to the size, sag and joints. Whether the
iii) size of the conductor is adequate for the load to be supplied and span is 5
excessive slack, sag and joints in the conductor.
Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor of the OH line. Whether
stipulated clearance have been maintained. Clearance from ground to lowest 5
iv)
conductor of OH line crossing road should not be less than 12 m. Whether
adequate clearance from building/roof have been maintained.
Provision of adequate safety & protective devices for OH lines. Protection
v) against lightning. Provision of anti-climbing devices on supports. Provision of 10
danger boards on support/poles.
Whether adequate earth cradle guards have been provided (at every road/rail,
vi) at every span drawn along the road, at every crossing/working/inhabited area, 5
another OH line for power or telecommunication).
SUB TOTAL 100
1D C.H.P.
i) Provision of sufficient bracing, and structural members in the structures. 5
 Condition of rollers, idlers and self-aligning rollers, drive head, drums, lagging.
ii)
Condition of motors, starters and protective devices. 5
All the structural joints should be cleaned from dust/muck. Condition of welding
iii) joints (whether any visible cracks etc.). Condition of structural member, whether 5
corroded etc.
Tightening of foundation bolts, tightening of nuts and bolts in super structure.
iv) Abnormal vibration observed in any of the structural members of CHP visually 5
when CHP is in running condition.
v) Pipe line for washing arrangements of all the structural members of CHP. 4
Cleaning of pavement below coal bunker and near civil foundation of structures.
vi) Floor of the CHP line walkway, roofing etc. of the structure should be cleaned 5
for the coal dust, muck etc.
vii) Condition of loop take up arrangements and tensioning. 5
Implementation of code of practice for running and repair maintenance of 5
viii)
conveyors, welding jobs etc.
Checking of walkway platform/staircases and structural members for deflection/ 5
ix)
buckled/twist and should be within the permissible limits.
Signaling, telephone communication, lighting arrangement, lighting transformer. 6
x)
Fire fighting arrangement, proper type and training for their use.
Provision of limit switch in tail end guard to trip the belt drive when the guard is 3
xi)
opened (interlocking).
xii) General condition of fencing at feeder breaker, crusher/hoppers and bunkers. 2
xiii) Maintenance of Log book, records and inspection reports. 3
xiv) Dust suppression arrangement centrally for CHP as well as adjoining roads. 2
Action taken to eliminate accident at CHP, weigh bridge, railway siding and 5
xv)
transport road as per the guidelines issued by GM(S&R).
xvi) Condition of painting of entire CHP. 3
xvii) Checking of the alignment of the conveyors and the equipment. 5
Provision of barrier/fencing around all the running components of CHP and at 2
xviii)
walkway.
Proper working of anti-roll back device for Conveyor Belt. Provision of pull chord 3
xix)
system. Pre start alarm and sequence control.
xx) Telephone communication. 2
Checking whether system of Annual inspection of such structures using visual and 20
xxi) non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques exists in the mines? Check records
thereof.
SUB TOTAL 100

2A SHOVELS (Electricals)
i) Fire Extinguishers – Sufficiency, proper type & training for use. 5
ii) General cleanliness and up keep condition of cabin & cabin glass. 5
Proper working of brakes (swing, hoist, crowd). Maintenance of Hyd. Steering 10
iii)
System. Functioning of crowd’s limit switch.
Proper lighting system including cabin light. Emergency tripping system. Rubber 10
iv)
sheet near OCB & all control panel
v) Proper functioning of switches, meters, gauges, and lubrication system. 5
Condition of bucket, bucket pins & bushes, Guards & covers. Provision of hand 10
vi)
gloves and rubber sole shoes to cableman and welders.
vii) Condition of hoist & boom ropes (Check for reduction in dia-meter, broken wire, 5
lubrication, clamping & rusting).
 Proper connection of trailing cables and clamping with machines and conditions 10
viii) of cables. Provision of plug & socket, connection to trailing cables at field switch
end. Insulation resistance of trailing cable.
Proper functioning of Motor protection relay. Condition of electrical connection 10
ix)
and earthing of various motors, panels inside the shovel.
Framing of code of practice for various jobs and implementation. Safety 10
x) knowledge of the operator, Scheduled maintenance, inspection system and their
records.
SUB TOTAL 80
2B Hydraulic Excavator 80
i) Provision of Fire Extinguishers – proper type & training for use. 10
ii) General cleanliness and up keep condition of cabin & cabin glass. 5
iii) Proper working of brakes (swing, hoist, crowd). Provision of Swing Safety Lock. 10
iv) Proper lighting system including cabin light. 5
v) Proper functioning of switches, gauges & meters. Functioning of horn. 5
Framing of code of practice for various jobs and implementation. Safety 10
vi)
knowledge of the operator.
vii) Condition of Hy. Cylinders (Arm, bucket & boom), Guards & Covers. 10
viii) Condition of bucket, bucket pins & bushes. 10
ix) Schedule maintenance, inspection system & their records. 10
X) Provision of baffle plate between Hydraulic hoses and exhaust manifold. 5
SUB TOTAL 80

2C DRILLS 80
i) Fire Extinguishers – semi automatic type, & training for use. 10
General cleanliness and up keep. Condition of cabin glass & condition of rod 10
ii)
catches of drills. Condition of guards and covers.
iii) Proper lighting system including cabin light. Functioning of horn. 5
Proper working of brakes. Provision and functioning of pendant switch for 10
iv)
propelling. Emergency tripping system.
v) Proper functioning of switches & gauges. Rubber sheets near all control panels. 5
Safety valves of compressor, Loading and un-loading devices of compressors. 10
vi)
Maintenance of all protective relays, their proper settings, etc.
Code of practice for various jobs & implementation. Safety knowledge of the 5
vii)
operator.
Leakage in air, hydraulic and other systems. Condition of guider and guide 10
viii)
hoses of rotation motor.
Condition of trailing cable and their terminal with plug and socket field switch and 10
ix) provision of hand gloves and rubber sole shoes to cablemen. Scheduled
maintenance, inspection system and their records.
x) Dust extractor or wet drilling. 5
SUB TOTAL 80
2D DUMPER & WATER TANKERS
General cleanliness and up keep. Condition of Operator cabin (seat/seat 10
i)
belt/helmet) Cabin glass, cabin doors, ladder condition, cabin light, door glass.
Fitment & condition of Fire Extinguishers – proper type & semi automatic type, & 10
ii)
training in their use.
iii) Condition of brakes/parking brake/dump brake slippery valve (Testing records to 10
be checked) Condition of radiator.
 iv) Condition of steering / emergency steering. Condition of tipping arrangement. 10
Proper functioning of gauge and controls, rear view mirror, dashboard lights, 10
v) wipers, Left and right turn indicator, Audio Visual Alarms (Test Certificate to be
checked) Lighting system – head light, back light, stop light indicators.
vi) Proper securing of battery terminals & cover. 5
vii) Condition of tyres and proper inflation 5
viii) Leakage in air, hydro. Exhaust and other systems. 5
Safety knowledge of operator, traffic and dump yard rules. Maintenance of 10
ix)
records.
x) Schedule maintenance, inspection systems and records. 5
SUB TOTAL 80
Note :
At least 2 dumpers and 1 water tanker should be inspected before awarding marks. One of lowest
capacity and one of highest capacity where possible. At least two drivers should be called and tested.

2E DOZER
General cleanliness and up keep of Dozer, condition of operator seat. Provision 10
i)
of ROP (Roll over Protection).
Provision of Fire Extinguishers – proper type and semi automatic type, & training 10
ii)
in their use.
iii) Proper working of brakes & steering. 10
Condition of headlights and backlight, Provision of Meter & Gauge, Provision of 10
iv)
hour meter.
v) Proper securing of battery terminals and cover, Provision of AVA. 5
Condition of lift & tilt Cyl., Condition of Blade & Hoist, leakage in hydraulic 10
vi)
system.
vii) Condition of U/C, Condition of Guards & Covers. 10
viii) Scheduled maintenance, inspection system and their records. 5
ix) Knowledge of traffic and safety of the Operator. 5
x) Framing of code of practice for various jobs and implementation. 5
SUB TOTAL 80
2F EXCAVATION WORKSHOP
i) Layout, General cleanliness and up keep/Washing arrangement. 10
Condition of Fire Extinguishers – automatic /semi-automatic type, proper type & 10
ii)
training in their use.
Illumination, Parking arrangement & Lubricating facilities, flash back arrestor and 10
iii)
other safety features for Gas welding.
Tyre inflating facility, fixed place for safe inflation and provision of suitable 10
iv)
guards.
Condition of tyre inflation compressor device/safety valve/gadgets. Record of 10
V)
Pressure testing of air receivers.
vi) Ventilation of battery room, provision of exhaust fans and two exits. 10
Usage of protective devices and providing tyre handler, fork lift / crane for 10
vii)
maintenance/handling. Check records as per factory Act.
Maintenance of all safety appliances in good working condition and ensure their 10
viii)
use at the time of work. Safety knowledge of workers.
Analysis of risk assessment of various jobs and framing of code of practice for 10
ix)
those jobs and their implementation.
x) Maintenance of record (Inspection & maintenance.) 10
SUB TOTAL 100