Mines Act 1952 – Worker Welfare & Health Provisions Health & Safety Provisions Section 19 – Drinking Water: Mines must provide clean and safe drinking water. Section 20 – Conservancy: Latrines & urinals to be provided separately for men & women, well maintained. Section 21 – Canteens: Mandatory in m...
Water Hazards in Underground & Opencast Mines – DGMS Notes 💧Introduction Water is one of the most dangerous hazards in mining. Sudden inrush of water from old workings, surface sources, aquifers, or heavy rains can cause catastrophic mine inundations. Many of India’s worst mine disasters (e.g., Cha...
Conditions for Haul Roads in Opencast Mines – Regulation 101 of CMR 2017 📘 Conditions for Haul Roads (Regulation 101 – CMR 2017) 1. Introduction In opencast mines, heavy earth moving machinery (HEMM) such as dumpers, tippers, dozers, loaders, and shovels operate continuously. These machines are lar...
Training & Development of Mine Workers – DGMS Exam Notes & 25 MCQs 🏗️ Introduction Mining is a high-risk industry, and untrained workers can put themselves and others in danger. That’s why Training & Development is a vital topic in the DGMS exam syllabus. This blog explains the importance of traini...