DGMS Approval Policy — Second Revision (5 May 2016)

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Year: 2016
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Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General of Mines Safety APPROVAL POLICY-2015 (SECOND REVISION-OSTH MAY, 2016)

FOREWORD Chief Inspector of Mines (CIM), also designated as Director Genera/ of Mines Safety, has been empowered to grant approva/ to certain specific equipment, machinery, materials and appliances, etc, for use in mines under relevant provisions of the Coa/ Mines Regulations, 1957, the Meta//iferous Mines Regu/ations, 1961, Oi/ Mines Regulations, 1984, Mines Rescue Ru/es, 1985 framed under Section 57 & 58 of the Mines Act, 1952 and other provisions of the E/ectricity Act, 2003, Centra/ E/ectn'city Authority (Measures relating to Safety & Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010, besides statutory notifications issued under these regu/at/'ons by the competent authority from time to ffme. It is done in view of the documents and test reports submitted by the manufacturer together with entire facts and circumstances attached to the situation re/ating to the quality and performance of the equipment, machinery and appliances for use in Coal, Meta/ and Oi/ mines in the interest of safety, The Approva/ Policy contains the genera/ outline of the procedure to be fo//owed while processing cases of approva/ of equipment, machinery, apparatuses appliances and other materials for use in Coal, Meta/ and 0// mines, In order to review the Approva/ Policy and make it simple, transparent and suitable to user's need in the minera/ industry, three different committees were set up fo//owing a stakeho/ders meeting at the Ministry of Labour& Emp/oyment on 186.2014.

The committees met from time to time to review and update the procedures for approva/ of equipment, machinery, too/s and appliance for use in mines in the light of changing scenario in the mining industry and Standards laid down by BIS and other internationa/ Standard- setting bodies, Based on the recommendations of the committees and inputs from experts & stakeholders, the present amended approva/ policy 2015 has been framed which superseded a// other approva/ policies with effect from January 2015.

This second revision of the Approva/ Policy, 2015 has been carried out on 5/7 May, 2016.

It is hoped that the Approva/ Policy, 2015 (Second Revision: 'h May, 2016) in its present amended form wi// serve the mining industry more effectively and wi// ensure safety of the persons employed therein in a better way, (Rahul a)

Director Generat of Mines Safety Dated: 5th May, 2016 1.0.

2.0 2.1 APPROVAL POLICY 2015 (Second Revision: May, 2016)

Abbreviations - DGMS: Directorate General of Mines Safety; BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards; S&T: Science & Technology; CIMFR: Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research; IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission; IECEx: International Electrotechnical Commission System for certification to standards relating to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres; A TEX: AtmosphereExplosive; FLP:

Flame Proof; IS: Intrinsically Safe; OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer; ERDA:

Energy Research and Development Administration; CPRI: Central Power Research Institute; ERTL: Electronics Regional Test Laboratory; NABL: National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories; PDIL: Projects & Development India Limited; EIL: Engineers India Ltd; DIV V: Det Norske Veritas; TUV:

TechnischerÜbertvachun sverein; ISM: Indian School of Mines.

PREAMBLE Mining is a hazardous occupation and a fight against natural forces. Mining accounts for only 1% of World Employment but it accounts for 7% of fatal accidents at work place. The engagement of competent manpower, constant vigilance, sustained use of safe methods and fit for purpose, quality materials and equipment would go a long way in achieving better safety and health conditions of workers deployed in mines. In the past, use of faulty machinery, equipment, tools and materials had resulted in accidents, disasters and dangerous situations. This warranted framing of mine safety legislation requiring approval of certain specific appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials to be used in mines.

The Policy is a compilation of the standard procedures to be followed for grant of approval under relevant statute to specific appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials used in mines. The document is divided in several sections, each dealing with a particular area of the approval procedure.

OBJECTIVE The objective of granting approval to specific appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials for use in mines is aimed at fulfilling the statutory obligations enshrined under different provisions of the Coal Mines Regulations, 1957;

Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961; Oil Mines Regulations, 1984; Electricity Act,2003, Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety & Electric Supply)Regulations, 2010 & Mines Rescue Rules, 1985; besides statutory notifications issued under these regulations by the competent authority from time to time. It is done after due consideration of issues relating to the quality and performance of the equipment, machinery, apparatuses, appliances and other materials suitable for use in Coal, Metal and Oil mines.

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4.1 4.2 In mining, it is imperative that the appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials remain safe, robust and reliable under prolonged usage even jn adverse conditions. In view of this, as a part of the process of approval, the actual performance in mines and pit worthiness of the products are also assessed, in addition to examining conformity to relevant standards.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRING APPROVAL BY SPECIAL ORDER All equipment, machinery, apparatuses, appliances and other materials requiring approval by special order have been broadly categorized into:

(a) Environment monitoring instruments and devices;

(b) Rescue apparatus;

(d) Personal protective equipment;

(e) Machineries and other equipment for carrying out mining operations;

(f) Explosives & accessories;

(g) Safety materials for use in underground mines;

(h) Supports and accessories for roof/side supporting in mines;

(i) Dust suppression/prevention systems in mines;

(j) All types of Eights, to be used in underground mines, hazardous areas in Oil & Gas mines; and

(k) Other specific equipment, materials and appliances which the Directorate may consider necessary.

A list of appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials currently requiring DGMS approval by special order under the provisions of various statute, standards applicable and BIS licensing requirement/QAR/QAN is given at Appendix-I.

A list of appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials which can be used in mines with DGMS approval by general order has been furnished at Appendix — II.

APPROVAL PROCEDURE The procedure for dealing with cases of approval is detailed in the various sections.

However, there may be cases, which may deviate slightly from the laid down procedure due to unique nature of the equipment, machinery, apparatuses, appliances or other materials under special circumstances.

Appliances, equipment, machinery, apparatuses and other materials need to conform to the relevant Indian Standard(s)/Harmonized International Standard under IECEx or ATEX Scheme and/or DGMS Testing Protocol prescribed for the purpose. In case 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4,7 5.0 5.1 there is no Indian Standard/DGMS Testing Protocol, relevant standard of the country of its origin or any other internationally accepted standard(s) may be considered by DGMS on merit.

If overseas manufacturer(s) conduct business jn India through an Indian agent, all details of the Indian agent such as name, correspondence address, contact telephone numbers, FAX, e-mail etc., shall be furnished in the application. The applicant as per Clause No.5.1 shall submit along with the application, his written authorization in original to the Indian agent for the purpose of follow-up etc. Based on the above authorization, a copy of correspondence made with the manufacturer by this Directorate may be marked to the Indian agent also.

The overseas manufacturer conducting business in India through an Indian Agent, shall inform the Directorate, the appointment/modification/termjnation in respect of the Indian Agent with specified due liability and responsibility. The acceptance of the Indian agent must be submitted along with the application. The acceptance letter, amongst others, shall include the following clause:

"We hereby declare to be jointly responsible with the manufacturer in terms of operational safety features and quality of the equipment/appliance/materia[/ apparatus supplied in mines" The manufacturing facility of an Indian manufacturer submitting application for the first time, may be inspected by an officer of this Directorate to ensure compliance with various technical requirements, to assess capability of the manufacturer in respect of quality control, testing and other facilities. The report of such inspection shall be submitted in the format given in Appendix-III.

The information, documents and test reports are scrutinized, and if found in order, approval for field trial may be granted.

After successful completion of field trial of the equipment [machinery [apparatus /materiaf/appliance, performance report duly signed by Owner/agent /manager of the mine or Head of Discipline of user company shall be submitted within two months of the completion of the field trial to this Directorate.

The performance report is scrutinized, and if found in order, regular approval may be granted.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Application for approvaE/shall be made in a prescribed format given at Appendix-IVs The application shall be made by the Owner, Proprietor, Partner of the Company seeking approval or a Director on the Board of Directors of the Company, and addressed to 'The Director General of Mines Safety'. An applicant is authorized for 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 submission of application if he is authorized by the Board of Directors to do so issued through a Power of Attorney jn the prescribed format given in Appendix-Xl.

If the aDDlication is not Sinned and Ähnva i-hA c:nrna ic linhlA rejection, The application form can be downloaded from the website of DGMS (www.dgms.gov.in).

In case there is any change in respect of the information furnished in the application, the applicant shall forthwith send information in the same format duly revised.

With the application for approval, the manufacturer shall furnish details (make, model etc.) of all components of the equipment, appliances etc. Such details shall be validated by the test houses/laboratories where the equipment, appliances etc. are tested.

In case of electrical or electronic equipment/appliances, the manufacturer shall furnish a declaration regarding the explosion protections provided to the equipment viz. flameproof, intrinsically safe, increased safety etc. It will be the responsibility of the manufacturer to submit copies of all relevant test reports in support of such declarations.

The product may need to be displayed by the manufacturer before this Directorate at a mutually agreed place after submission of application.

For the imported appliance/equipment/apparatus/machinery/material, the application together with documents and certifications so possessed, in soft copy bearing digital signature of the Chief Executive Officer of the company may also be accepted after due authentication and verification.

TESTING Tests are carried out on a prototype to ensure its conformity to the relevant standards, Prototype of any appliance/equipment/apparatus/machjnery/material where Indian Standard(s) and/or DGMS Testing Protocol exist, need to be tested as per the relevant standard/DGMS Testing Protocol.

In case of appliance/equipment/apparatus/machinery/material for which no Indian Standard and/or DGMS Testing Protocol exists, relevant International standard(s) may be accepted on its merit.

If BIS accepts any international standard and the same has been adopted as our national standard, test reports based on these standards from any internationally accredited laboratory may be accepted on its merit.

Lab certified drawings shall also be submitted while making the application. Imported appliance/equipment/apparatus/machinery/material may be considered for approval based on the test reports issued under IEC standard from any of the overseas 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 accredited laboratory under IECEx certification scheme or under ATEX directives for equivalent standards, The test report shall contain among others, all parameters of Testing Standard(s) vis-å-vis actual testing details with results thereof, and not only the "Certificate of Conformity".

Wherever applicable, valid BIS license shall be submitted along with the application.

The foreign manufacturers, not having BIS license may submit application based on IECEx scheme and shall be required to submit valid QAR (Quality Assessment Report)

& Certificate of Conformity issued by IECEx Certification Bodies. Under ATEX directives, it shall be required to submit valid Ex QAN (Quality Assessment Notification) and EC type examination certificate issued by Ex Notified Bodies.

Tests of all parameters of appliance/equipment/apparatus/machinery/material under relevant standard/ testing protocol or tests required by DGMS should be conducted preferably in a single test house. If, however, a particular test house does not have full facility for testing of all parameters of the required tests, the test report for rest of the parameters by other prescribed test house may be accepted.

A copy of test report including test certificate(s), from a prescribed laboratory has to be submitted along with the application. Test report(s) will contain, among others, an executive summary detailing (a) different tests conducted, (b) passing criteria for each test, and (c) a remarks column indicating each test result as 'passed' or tfailed'.

A copy of the drawing need to be submitted also.

Test reports issued by Government approved laboratories CIMFR [ERDA /CPRI /ERTL/ISM may be accepted. In addition to these, test reports of a test house accredited by NABL may also be accepted, subject to confirmation of its ability to conduct tests in pursuance with prescribed National/lnternational standards/DGMS Testing Protocol, and the test house is not a part of any equipment manufacturer's testing facility, Foreign test houses shall have accreditation from IECEx/ATEX as the case may be.

In case no Indian standard exists and test facilities are not available in India, then the test report of any internationally accredited laboratory/recognized laboratory of country of origin, which is not a part of any appliance/equipment/apparatus/ machinery/material manufacturer's testing facility, may be accepted subject to condition that the testing has been conducted as per the test protocol framed in consultation with the manufacturer and recognised international standards, if any.

7.0 7.2 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8A OF THE APPLICATION In the first stage the examination of a particular case involves the following:

Whether the format has been correctly filled and signed by the signatory as per approval policy;

• Whether the company really exists based on the documentary evidence submitted;

Whether all information required has been submitted;

• Whether all enclosures duly authenticated have been submitted;

• BIS certification/QAR/QAN and its validity, if applicable;

Examination of drawing submitted; and

• Scrutiny of test reports, design drawings, technical details etc. and Factory inspection report.

Applicability of BIS license/QAR/QAN shall be mentioned in the application. For items requiring BIS license/QAR/QAN, approval for field trials may be accorded even if the application is not accompanied with valid BIS license/ QAR/QAN. However, approval may be granted only after submission of valid BIS license/QAR/QAN.

APPROVAL FOR FIELD TRIAL After scrutinizing the documents and if found in order, the approval for field trial may be granted with letters addressed to the manufacturer and copies to the users and Indian Agents (wherever applicable). The period of field trials may vary between three months to one year depending on the type of equipment, machinery, apparatus, material or appliance as given in Appendix-V.

The validity of field trial approval will be for a period of one year or twice the period of field trial prescribed for the equipment, machinery, apparatus, material or appliance, whichever is greater.

If a manufacturer is unable to complete the field trial(s) within the period accorded to him for the purpose, three consecutive extensions of one year each may be accorded based on a written application from the manufacturer. If a mine/manufacturer is unable to complete field trial within extended period also, further extension of time may be considered if justifiable reasons by the manufacturer/mine management are submitted for not being able to complete the field trial.

If during field trial period, there occurs any revision of Standard(s) applicable to the product, the manufacturer shall get the product under reference tested as per revised standards and submit test report(s) to the Directorate for further approval /renewal.

8.5 9.0 9.1 9,2 9.3 10.0 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 It is necessary to ensure that trials are conducted in mine(s) suitable for the purpose.

In case of rescue and breathing apparatus, field trial/practical performance test maybe conducted at prescribed test houses and/or one or more Rescue stations before grant of approval.

MONITORING OF THE FIELD TRIAL Copies of the approval for field trial letters may be endorsed to concerned Dy.

Director General of Mines Safety, In-charge of a zonal office of DGMS, During field trials, the performance of the equipment/material/machinery/apparatus /appliance may be witnessed by officer/officers of this Directorate.

In case any shortcomings are observed during field trials, the same are communicated both during the trials as well as at the end of the trials to the manufacturer along with a copy to the Indian agent wherever applicable and the user. The manufacturer may seek extension of the field trial, which may be granted based on the merit of the case.

REPORTING OF RESULTS OF FIELD TRIAL Field trial reporting format for different types of equipment/material/machineries/ apparatuses/appliances are mentioned as Appendix GRANT OF APPROVAL After successful completion of field trial and on receipt of satisfactory field trial report(s), the case is examined and approval may be granted for a period of five years.

While dealing the case in the Directorate, recommendations of relevant Committees for development of Standards, Testing Protocol, Testing Memorandum, "Safe Operating Procedures", Committees appointed by the Directorate for the purpose, or any other protocol relating to testing and use of equipment, machinery, apparatus, appliance or material may be considered for guidance.

Where special conditions exist, DGMS may also consider for some equipments for approval with validity for entire accepted service life on case to case basis with stipulation of conditions to ensure quality standard and thereby ensuring safety, 12.0 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 DGMS APPROVAL MARK/ NOC On grant of approval all manufacturers (other than manufacturers of permitted exolosives and detonators) are Given a unique number (like DGMS SA-9/2012) for the particular equipment, etc. The manufacturers are required to display the mark prominently on every product.

RENEWAL OF APPROVAL Application for renewal of approvals shall be made by the manufacturer at least ninety days prior to the expiry of the approval. For those items in which BIS license/QAR/QAN has been made mandatory, the approval for renewal may be granted based on valid BIS license/QAR/QAN.

Renewal of approval may be considered for a period of five years, based on the performance reports received from the user(s).

In case of permitted explosives and detonators, if the manufacturer is not able to supply the product during the last approval period, two consecutive renewals each for a period of two years may be considered after which the approval may be treated as revoked. In such cases of non-supply, the manufacturer has to submit an undertaking that the product has not undergone any change from the sample(s) tested at test houses based on which approval was accorded. In cases where approval for one product of permitted explosives or detonators is accorded individually or compositely for different degrees of gassiness, renewal of such products may also be considered for lower degrees of gassiness, based on the performance reports from mines of higher degrees of gassiness.

In case of non supply of appliances/equipment/apparatus/machinery/material (excluding explosives and detonators) during the last approval/renewal period, renewal may be considered for a period of two years. In such cases, the manufacturer shall furnish an undertaking regarding non-supply and also that the product has not undergone any change from the model tested at prescribed test houses. Such renewals shall be accorded for a period of two years. In case of change of testing standards/testing regime, the test report(s) are to be submitted conforming to the latest prevailing standards for consideration of renewal against supply/nil supply.

The criteria for grant of renewal would be, (i) Satisfactory Performance Reports from user(s) and/or (ii) valid BIS license/QAR/QAN where applicable. If there is change in the testing standards, then the test reports conforming to the latest standards shall be submitted.

13.4 In case of certain approved items like Longwall Powered Supports and its components/ accessories, Road headers, Continuous Miners, Rescue apparatus, Man Riding System, equipments used in Oil Mines, etc., if the OEM does not come forward for obtaining renewal of the approval, the actual user at that point of time may apply for grant of renewal of the approval, provided that the said machinery, appliances or material are still in healthy condition as declared by the nominated owner of that company, and in no way jeopardize the safety of men and machinery deployed in the mine, and it passes successfully the required Tests as per relevant standard(s). The case may be considered for renewal of approval on merit.

13.5 The performance reports from mines for obtaining renewal of approval shall be submitted in the prescribed formats as given at Para 10. For explosive products it will be submitted in Format furnished in Appendix IX.

For items not covered in this Para shall be submitted in prescribed format given at Appendix X.

The performance reports may also be submitted in any other format prescribed by the Directorate.

14.0 APPLICATION IN CASE OF REVISION OF STANDARDS From time to time, Indian and other Standards are subject to Revisions incorporating various changes including testing and quality control systems. An equipment, machinery, apparatus, material or appliance, which had been granted approval based on such standards need to be revalidated incorporating the changes under the revised Testing Standard(s). Manufacturers need to make application for revalidation of the approval based on, among others, test report of the product tested as per revised standard(s) forthwith.

15.0 AMENDMENT/WITHDRAWAL OF APPROVAL Any amendment or withdrawal of permission/ approval may be effected by the Directorate:

i) If Testing Regime has undergone a change;

ii) If at any time any one of the conditions subject to which the permission/approval has been granted is violated or not complied with;

iii) If any complaint from user or other concerned agency on quality or other technical matter of the product or reasons affecting safety and health of person is received and the same is substantiated by the Directorate;

iv) If any sample check results in deficient quality;

v) Any other reasons brought to the notice of the Directorate; and

vi) At any time in the interest of safety.

16.0 MISCELLANEOUS 16.1 If performance report is not received within a reasonable time from the user even after issuing of repeated reminders and exhaustion of all possible measures, renewal of the equipment/machinery/apparatus/material/appliance may be considered by the competent authority based on the merit of the case. However, if any adverse report is received subsequently, the approval shall be deemed to have been revoked forthwith.

16.2 Field trial permission will generally be issued in ninety days time after receipt of all required docutnents from the applicant. In case manufacturers/applicants fail to comply with the requirements within the stipulated period, application may be rejected /recorded.

16.3 The factory inspection may be made by an officer of DGMS any time to assess/ reassess capability of the manufacturer in respect of quality control, testing and other facilities. During Factory Inspection by DGMS, a representative from user(s) may be associated.

16.4 Authenticity of test certificates from Indian/international test laboratory(s) may be subject to verification.

16.5 If any Indian Standards have been harmonized with International standards that International standard may also be accepted for grant of approval of equipment /machinery/apparatus/material/appliance.

16.6 In case of new appliances/equipment/apparatuses/machinery/materials being introduced in Indian mines for first time, approvals are accorded in pursuance with the Approval Policy, and on the basis of successful application, they are notified by a general and special order under the relevant provisions of the statute, 16.7 The approved equipment, appliances etc, supplied to the user(s) shall be identical in material, design and construction to the samples(s) tested in the test houses whose reports are submitted with the application. No change in the design or construction including the materials etc. shall be made unless testing for the variation from the original design is done and an approval for the same is obtained from the Directorate in writing.

16.8 Equipment which are in use jn Zone 1 & 2, Hazardous areas of oil mines since long without specific approval, and which do not have proper documentation as regards to its date of installation, makers serial no. etc., may be regularized provided the concerned mine management or the original manufacturer seeks such approval from the Directorate with an application accompanied with a report from a certification body indicating their status of health and integrity of protection, Safety features details, available O&M manuals. Such approvals shall be accorded for remaining lifetime of the equipment. Such approval will be "site, equipment and user specified" and would be non-transferable.

It shall be the responsibility of the user company/establishment to maintain the safety and integrity of protection of the equipment approved. Failure, if any, shall be brought to the notice of DGMS forthwith for review and needful action.

CIMFR, ERTL, PDIL, EIL, DNV, TW, Lloyds Register and Bureau Veritas may be considered for inspection and certification of equipment already in use in hazardous areas of oil mines. Other academic, scientific and research organization(s) of repute may also be engaged by the user Company/establishment for inspection and certification after due authentication and verification.

16.9 The approval granted, among others shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Mines Act, 1952 and allied legislations, DGMS Circulars, guidelines, instructions, etc. issued there under. An approval accorded to any equipment/appliance may be withdrawn if at any point of time it is observed that the manufacturer has concealed any information regarding the material, design or construction of the equipment, appliances etc. which has resulted in contravention of the aforesaid stipulations.

16.10 All applications for renewal of approval of permitted explosives, detonators and accessories which have remained discontinued for a period of more than two years i.e. from the date of last validity till the date of receipt of the application for renewal shall be accompanied by a fresh test report of the product not older than one year from the date of receipt of the above application at this Directorate.

16.11 A consultative mechanism may be put in place to consider issues relating to test houses, standards and testing and make suitable recommendations.

16.12 As a consequence to notification of the DGMs Approval Policy 2015 (Second revision 5th May, 2016), suitable action, as deemed necessary may be initiated by the respective test house, manufacturer and user, under intimation to DGMS.

16.13 The Amended Approval Policy, 2015 (Second revision 5th May, 2016) supersedes all the earlier Approval Policies of this Directorate with effect from Second revision 5th May, 2016.

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APPROVAL BY GENERAL ORDER Tub Couplings Cap lamp Bulbs Protective Footwear of all types Helmets Fire-resistant brattices including plastic sheeting and ventilation ducting Industrial Safety Belt & Harness Hydraulic props , Friction Props and Prop setting Devices Link bars Pipelines and fittings (specification approval if not as per ISS)

Safety Goggles Ear Plugs Reflective / High Visibility Harness Fire Fighting & Fire suppression systems including automatic fire detection and suppression systems Steel supports (Cogs, Chock, Props), Roof Botts, Cement and Resin Grouts.

Noise/ Dosimeter Dust Mask/ Dust Respirators Underground Conveyor belting High pressure hydraulic hose with its end fitting (Fire resistant)

Hydraulic fluid used in underground machinery (Fire Resistant)

Gravimetric /PersonaI Dust Sampler Cage suspension Gear Cage Suspension Gear including Bridle Chain Automatic Contrivance Power Brake Automatic Speed Chart Recorder Strata monitoring / Load cell/ Auto warning devices Water barriers (substitute to Stone dust barrier) and other system to be used for the first time in underground coal mines.

28) Mechanically propelled vehicle for transport of explosives.

29) Water ampoules/Gel ampoutes/Stemming plugs

30) Glass of Flame Safety Lamps

31) Oil of Flame Safety Lamps

32) Chemical additives

33) Emergency escape devices in oil mines.

34) Detaching Hooks.

35) Portable hand held lamps for use in storage tanks.

36) Life iine

37) Petroleum storage tanks.

38) Electrical cables.

Application Ref.

Product:

APPENDIX-III DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FACTORY INSPECTION FORMAT Inspected by Date of inspection:

General Information:

Name of the applicant:

Address:

Factory:

Office:

Location of factory (specify landmark):

Telephone Nos./ Fax/ e-mail Factory:

Office:

Factory Management (enclose organisation chart):

Registration No. of Company:

Accompanied by:

Quality assurance scheme (ISO 9000, etc.):

Comments on quality control of raw materials & traceability Manufacture:

Products manufactured:

Technical collaboration:

Brief description of process of manufacturing:

Intermediate points where control is exercised:

Details of records maintained & controls used:

Method (s) of disposal of sub-standard product:

Units of production:

Production capacity ( per day, per shift ):

Details of manufacturing machinery: (attach list)

j. Technical comments on manufacturing capabilities and in process controls:

Comments on Packing and DGMS marking (where applicable):

Testing facilities a.

Details of staff with qualification & experience (attach list):

Competency of testing personnel:

Equipment for testing and other facitities (attach list):

Accuracy of instruments and calibration arrangements:

Records maintained in testing laboratory including routine test records:

Sampling and testing procedure:

Details of enclosures:

Accuracy of information given in application:

Comments on suitability of factory for grant of approval:

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Representative of Manufacturer)

Date:

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Inspecting Officer)

Date:

APPENDIX-IV DTDC.fTnDATZ MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FORM OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/ APPLIANCES FOR USE IN MINES (To be submitted in duplicate)

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ......................

MANUFACTURED BY Mis. ..... ... .

FOR USE IN Part — I 1.

Name of the Company:

(Product name & Model)

. (Coal/Metal/Oil Mines)

Name of the applicant* with designation:

About the Company:

(a) Full Postal address:

(b) Telephone Nos. :

Details of the Indian agent, if any (for overseas cos, Only):

a) Name in Full (Capital letters only)

b) Complete postal address

c) Contact telephone nos.

Details of

a) Whether, the CEO/Owner/Proprietor of the manufacturing foreign firm shall submit along with the application, his written authorization in original to be Indian Agent for the purpose of various follow-up etc., or not.

Fult postal address of the factory:

(with Tel/Fax/e-mail, etc.)

General information •

1. Date of establishment of business:

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Type of the company :

(Whether Private, Private ltd., Public Ltd.,PSlJ, Partnership, Or Hindu Undivided Family concern)

Names, addresses and tel. nos. of Managing Director, Directors, Partners, Proprietor or Karta as the case may be. (attach list if required):

Capital Investment :

Machinery & Equipment (details of machinery to beattached)

Certificate of incorporation issued by Registrar of firms or societies (encloseattested copies of certificate):

Registration number allotted by the State & Director of Industries (enclose attested copy of certificates):

Part - 11 1.

Name of the equipment, material or appliance :

Annual production capacity:

Actual production if any :

Unit price of the product:

Part - 111 Quality control, Inspection and Testing facilities 1.

List of equipment for

(a) Quality control.

(b) Testing:

Manpower including their qualification & experience for:

(a) Quality control:

(b) Testing:

Scheme for quality assurance and testing viz.ISO, BIS etc (enclose copies of document):

Part av 1.

Description of the equipment, materiai or appliance :

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Brief write-up on the equipment with complete technical specifications like dimensions, weight, ratings, capacities etc.

Photographs of the equipment (front, rear, top and side views)

List of all components of the equipment with all details like model, make, capacity, ratings etc. authenticated by the test house.

Drawings of the equipment, material or appliance :

(a) Reference to Indian Standard or any other Standard to which the equipment, material or appliance conforms:

(b) Valid BIS License reference/QAR/QAN:

(Attach certified copy, if applicable)

Test Report of the equipment, material or appliance from approved laboratories (Enclose original or certified copies):

Particulars of raw materials and components used in manufacture :

Operating instructions :

Instruction for maintenance:

Service life and shelf life :

Copy of Permission for trial manufacture of explosive/detonator from PESO (if applicable):

Part - V Supplementary information 1.

Any other equipment/ product approved By DGMS and details of the same:

Whether the product applied for is approved by any other Govt. agency :

Whether the product is being used in any Other industry, if so, details thereof:

4. List of enclosures:

I/ We hereby certify that all information given in this application and all documents, drawings and reports enclosed with this application are correct. I/ We also undertake to abide by all the conditions Of approval iii case it iS accojded by L/ we aiSO undertake to intimate 101 any change of information furnished with this application.

Seal of firm Signature:

Name:

Designation:

For and on behalf of ---------------- (Name of the firm)

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z o E 4.0 x o o Lu W APPENDXXA/t A DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY ur LADUUK ANU GOVT. OF INDIA PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (1) Name of the item :

(2) Name of the manufacturer .

(3) Mine/ company where the equipment was in use .

(4) Period of use/whether continuing/discontinued (5) Date of installation and life achieved so far :

(6) Complete details of the item :

(7) History of failure :

(8) Performance — SatisfactoMNot satisfactory :

Detiled report for different items (Strikeout which is not applicable)

(1) ROE - (iii)

(v)

Degree of wear, Corrosion, Stretch, Internal lubrication General workmanship Diameter etc.

(2) Suspension gears — (i)

(iii)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

Wear of pins Interchangeability with the connecting members Workmanship Corrosion Surface finish Problem in dismantling and assembling Dimension Surface and subsurface flaws Effect on the torque (iii)

(v)

(vii)

(viii)

Viscosity Water content Temperature rise Consumption pattern Effect on hose failure Compatibility with seals & pumps Effect on the working pressure (4) High Pressure hose (iii)

(v)

(vii)

Outside dia & Bore as per standard, History of failure, Quality of end fittings, Interchangeability Design Working Pressure Life obtained Leakage from the crimped joints etc.

(5) Man Riding haulaae/system (iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vii)

(viii)

Effectiveness of hydraulic brake of the man riding car Effectiveness of signaliing from the car to the engine house, Effective brake of the haulage engine, Condition of rope Rope attachment with the car Seating capacity & comfort Distance indicator General performance.

(6) Automatic contrivance/power brake/speed recording/emergency steam stop valve (Delete which is not applicable)

(vii)

(viii)

(x)

(xi)

(xii)

(xiii)

Functioning during overspeed Functioning during slow banking Functioning during overwinding Mechanical linkage between power brake and contrivance Effectiveness of the power brake Effectiveness of the caturact cylinder Jerks/abnormal vibration during lifting Effectiveness of the steam stop valve Leakage of steam from the joints Sensitivity of the speed indicator Quality of the speed chart Ease in the interpretation of the recording system Workmanship (9) Loco, IC Enqine — (iii)

(v)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

Brake Sanding arrangement Warning device Performance of exhaust conditioner Flame prop Catalytic Inverter Head iight Seating comfort Canopy Starting.

(10)

(iiN (iii)

Fire Resistant Conveyor Belts Condition of top & bottom covers OnnHii-inn nf AAncac Wear Elongation Tonnage of material handied so far Signature Date:

Name & Designation (Mine Manager)

Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Signature:

Date:

Name & Designation:

(Agent)

Contact No.

10.

11.

12.

(a)

(b)

(c)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MiNiSTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PERFORMANCE REPORT OF FLP/ I.S. APPARATUS, CABLE ETC.

(Please strike off whichever is not applicable)

Complete details of the elect. Equipment with type of protection/cable:

Name of manufacturer :

Reference to DGMS field — trial permission letter :

Name of the mine where the equipment was installed :

Location, quality, quantity, of air (ventilation):

Humidity at the site of installation :

Degree of gassiness of seam/zone in case of oil mines:

Date of commencement of field trial :

Date of reporting of performance :

Purpose for which equipment was used:

Audibility (clear/not clear)

and the distance at which audibility fades out :

Environmental effects on the performance of the system, If any :

(a) Performance of insulation monitoring device, if provided.

(b) Insulation Resistance values at the time of reporting:

Suitability of components for rough usage.

13.

14.

15.

16.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

Temperature class/temperature rise of enclosure/glass/other components.

Facilities for cable connections:

Facilities for cable compounding.

Facilities for earthing of body/neutral.

Comments on flame path/flame gap/fastenjngs.

Wattage (H.P.) / Amperage/ Voltage at which field trial was conducted.

Facilities for fixation/ anchoring/ Installation.

Efficacy of interlocking mechanism, if provided.

Efficacy of protective devices with available setting details.

OIL, U/V, E/l single phasing preventor etc.

(a)

(b)

Facilitates for testing of earth leakage relay Provision of lock/cover over "Reset" switch to obviate unauthorised operation.

Facilities for replacement of parts/maintenance.

Failure of equipment during field trial, If any.

Any modification suggested.

Remarks on the performance and Signature Date:

Name & Designation (Mine Manager)

Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Signature:

Date:

Name & Designation:

(Agent)

Contact No.

APPENDIX-VI C DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FIELD TRIAL REPORT FOR GAS DETECTORS/ FLAME SAFETY LAMPS/CAP LAMPS Details of equipment on trial:

Reference of DGMS fietd trial approval letter with validity date:

Designation(s) of persons using trial equipment Name (s) of mine where trials conducted:

Name of the seam:

Degree of gassiness of seam or Gas group in oil mines where trials conducted:

Period of field trial:

From Number of days trial conducted:

Location where trials conducted ..... To....

(specify dev/dep/old workings/ sealed off area etc.):

10. Readings with the equipment: ** Date Location (pit/ seam/ district)

With trial equipment Readings With approved equipment (dates)

Temp. & humidity at trial location By chemical analysis Remarks

11. Environmental effects on readings/ performance:

12. Replacement of spare parts during trials:

13. Comments on ease of use, maintenance & repair:

14. Note on failure of equipment jf any:

15. Did the equipment in any way endangered safety?

(if yes, details thereof)

16. Adequacy of operation and maintenance instruction/ manual:

17. Suggestion for improvements if any:

18. Remarks on pit worthiness and performance:

Signature Date:

Name & Designation (Mine Manager)

Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Signature:

Date.' Name & Designation:

(Agent)

Contact No.

(All field trial reports must be signed/countersigned by the Manager/ Agent of the mine)

* Strike out which is not applicable **Reading for 3 months (Minimum of 30 readings) shall be taken with the trial equipment and compared.

APPENDIX: vr DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FIELD TRIAL REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY CHARACTERISITCS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION

1. (a) Name of explosive/detonator

(b) Name of manufacturer

(i) Instantaneous/Delay detonator:

(iii) NG based (gel/ semi-gel/ powder)

Slurry (aluminized/ other)/ Emulsion

2. Details of DGMS approval (for trials)

(a) Letter No. & date

(b) Valid upto

4. Details of sites of trial

(i) Name of the mine:

(ii) (a) Name of the seam

(b) Degree of gassiness (iit) Name of the district/ panel OF 4.

(a) Working thickness, gradient of seam, etc.

(b) Nature of coal (hardness, cleavages, band, etc.)

(a) Period of trial

(d) Total no. of detonators tested

(e) No. of shots fired during trial blasts

5. Generat remarks

(a) Name of DGMS official who attended the blast

(b) Blast details (appended)

(d) Comparative assessment of the performance & Safety characteristics of the explosive with other Comparable composition(s)

6. Conclusion regarding suitability of explosive Sri Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Technical Officer of Manufacturer)

Contact No.

Date:

on Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Agent)

Date:

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Mines Manager)

Date:

APPENDIX: vy D n DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA BLAST DETAILS ISt Blast 2nd Blast 3rd Blast Remarks No.

10.

Particulars Site of trial blast:

: Ventilation:

: Distance of face from tast : ventilation connection:

Quantity of air at the last I ventilation connection:

I (c) i Velocity of air at the Face:

Method of coursing air to the face:

Percentage of inflammable gas in general body of air, at : the face:

I Gallery dimensions:

Depth of cut:

No. of holes:

I Quantity of explosives used : (Kgs):

Tonnage of coal produced per I Kg of explosive/per detonator:

I Comments on fragmentation, I I throw, etc. .

Misfires, if any:

I Depth of sockets, presence of : explosive in socket, any other I unusual happening, such as I deflagration, etc.

11.

12.

13.

14.

Signature:

: Post detonation fumes (Applicable for explosives)

fumes produced By apparatus ii. NO + N020/0 Effect on roof, sides from I blasting vibrations:

General comments regarding I handling, storage, transport, priming, cartridge material, I etc.:

I Any other remarks:

(Name & Designation):

(Technical Officer of Manufacturer)

Contact No.

Date:

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Mines Manager)

Contact No.

Date:

Office Seal Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Agent of the Mines )

Contact No.

Date:

Office seal :

APPENDIX: E DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FIELD TRIAL REPORT / PERFORMANCE REPORT OF Indigenously manufactured HYDRAULIC VALVES OF POWERED SUPPORTS

1) Detailed specification of the Valves

a) Type of Valves (LINEAR CONTROL/ROTARY CONTROL / YIELD / LEG PILOT OPERATED NON-RETURN / RAPID YIELD)

b) Capacity of Valves

c) Valves used with which support (Types, specifications etc.)

d) Whether identification tag / marking provided in each valve or valve bank showing the type of operation of the valves / valve of a bank ?

2) DGMS approval no. and date

3) Period of validity of the approval

4) Drawing no. of the valves supplied

5) Name and address of the Original manufacturer of the support with which the valves have been used

6) Name and address of the Applicant / Manufacturer to whom approval of valves has been accorded

7) DGMS approval no. and mark as embossed on the valves

8) Whether the Manufacturer has submitted copy of the DGMS approval letter and maintenance schedule of valves to the User?

9) Adequacy of the operation manual or maintenance schedule of the valves supplied by the manufacturer IO) Year and month of manufacture of the valves as embbossed on the valves

11) Name of the mine and longwall panel in which the valves were installed

12) No. of valves installed

13) Date of installation

14) Period of operation

15) Period for which performance repott is being sent

16) Total nos. of cycles of operation of the valves during the above period

17) Total nos. of cycles of operation of the valves after approval of field trial / since first installed (Give panel wise break-up)

18) Whether records of production tests conducted by the manufacturer, as per Clause 11.1 of the guidelines for manufacture of hydraulic valves for legs of powered roof supports, as circulated vide DGMS Circular No. dated 11.06.2003, have been submitted to the user during supply of the legs.

19) Whether the user complied with the provision of clause 16 of the Guidelines (Provisional) for indigenous manufacture of hydraulic valves for tegs of powered roof supports, as circulated vide DGMS dated Circular No. 98/541, 11.06.2003.

Whether results of the field observations have been properly maintained and submitted to this office in the prescribed format by the Agent/ Manager of the mine using the valves for field trial at an interval of three months? If yes, mention the reference letter no. and date of submission of the above reports.

20) Performance of the valves during the period of field trial / period of use for which performance report is being sent

a) Was there any problem of compatibility of the legs with the powered supports? If so, specify

b) Average, minimum and maximum setting pressures recorded

c) Performance of valves during main weighting and periodic weighting period

d) Leakage condition of the valves

e) Condition of the valves during use Any serious defect, deformation or failure of the valves or its components during user Whether such defect or failure has beenbrought to the notice of DGMS?

(iii)

21) Whether valves' components have been sourced from a manufacturer other than the approved manufacturer of the valve assembly?

22) Details of major repairing done, if any a)

No. of valves overhauled or repaired.

Overhauling or repairing done under whose supervision?

Whether any joint inspection was made by the representatives of e)

OEM and the User Company and any certificate was issued regarding quality of repairing or overhauling? If so, copy of such certificates shall be encEosed.

opal C: pal uOCu uul 11 ly Illy / overhauling of the valves were procured from OEM?

Whether all the valves, overhauled or repaired, conform in all respects with the original valves supplied by OEM and for which approval was granted?

23) Whether reference of all the valves installed in the supports in a longwall face along with all relevant details regarding their period of use and performace maintained in a register?

24) Whether 20% of the valves installed in a face were withdrawn from use by the user every year and got it tested from an approved test house as per the prescribed test schedule. (The same valve shall not be tested for more than one time).

25) Whether the test report has been submitted to this Directorate? If yes, mention the reference no. and date of submission of the test report.

26) Remarks on the performance and suitability of the valves

27) Any modification suggested

28) Any other reievant information Signature Date:

Name & Designation:

Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Date:

Name & Designation:

Contact No.

(All field trial or performance report must be signed/ countersigned by the Manager / Agent of the mine)

APPENDIX: VI F DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FIELD TRIAL REPORT / PERFORMANCE REPORT OF INDIGENOUSLY MANUFACTURED LEGS FOR POWERED SUPPORTS 1)

Details specification of the leg

a) Type of leg (STDA/ DTDA)

b) Capacity of legs

c) Legs used with which support DGMS approval no. and date Period of validity of the approval Drawing no. of the feg supplied Name and address of the Original manufacturer of the support with which the legs have been used Name and address of the Applicant or Manufacturer to whom approval of leg has been accorded earlier DGMS approval no. and mark as embossed on the legs Whether the Manufacturer has submitted copy of the approval letter and maintenance schedule to the User?

Adequacy of the operation manual or maintenance schedule IO) Year and month of manufacture of the legs as embossed on the support

11) Name of the mine/ panel in which the legs were installed

12) No. of legs installed

13) Date of installation

14) Period of operation

15) Period for which performance report is being sent

16) Total nos. of cycles of operation of the tegs during the above period

17) Total nos. of cycles of operation of the legs after approvaf of field trial / since first installed (Give panel wise break-up)

18) Performance of the legs during the period of field trial/ period of use for which performance report is being sent a)

Was there any problem of compatibility of the legs with the powered supports? If so, specify Average, minimum and maximum setting pressures recorded Average, minimum and maximum yielding pressures recorded Pressure records during main weighting and periodic weighting period Performance of legs during main weighting and periodic weighting period Leakage condition of the legs Convergence of the legs Result of routine condition monitoring (RCM)

(Enclose copy of RCM)

Any serious defect, deformation or development of j)

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

cracks or failure of the legs or its components during use Whether such defect or failure has been brought to the notice of DGMS?

Whether leg components have been sourced from the manufacturer and used with old legs? If yes, Whether prototype tests as per the requirements manufacture in the guidelines for indigenous manufacture of Single Telescopic Leg or Double Telescopic Leg for Powered Roof Support (circulated vide letter no. S&T/4(45)/99/51, dated 16.01.2001 and S&T/4(45)99/896(A), dated 31.07.2002) have been carried out after assembling the new components with existing components?

ii) Whether approval for using such leg components with old leg components has been obtained from DGMS?

iii) Whether interchangeability and compatibility of the leg components in relation to other components has been ensured by the manufacture in order to meet original design and application requirements.

iv) Under whose supervision the existing components have been assembled with the new components?

v) Whether the existing component assembled with the new components were in good condition as per original design and application requirements?

vi) Whether production test has been carried out on the legs after such components have been assembled with existing components of the legs?

vii) Whether any test certificate to this effect has been submitted to DGMS?

viii) The test facilities maintained at users end

ix) No. of such assembled legs used Details of major repairing done, if any

a) No. of legs overhauled or repaired

b) Overhauling or repairing done under whose supervision?

c) Whether any joint inspection was made by the representatives of OEM and the User Company and any certificate was issued regarding quality of repairing or overhauling? If so, copy of such certificates shall be enclosed.

d) Whether different items or spare parts used during the repairing/ overhauling of the legs were procured from OEM?

e) Whether all the legs, overhauled or repaired, conform in all respects with the original legs supplied by OEM and for which approval was granted?

Any modification suggested Remarks on the performance and suitability of the legs Any other relevant information Signature Date:

Name & Designation:

Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Date:

Name & Designation:

Contact No.

(All field trial or performance report must be signed/ countersigned by the Manager / Agent of the mine)

APPENDIX VI G DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA FIELD TRIAL REPORT/ PERFORMANCE REPORT OF POWERED SUPPORTS 1.

Detailed specification of the support

a) Type of support

b) No. of legs

c) Capacity of support

d) Capacity of rear and front legs 2.

DGMS approval no. and date 3.

Period of validity of approval 4.

Drawing no. of the support, as approved 5.

Name and address of the Original manufacturer 6.

Name and address of supplier or authorized Indian agent, if any 7.

Name and address of the Applicant to whom 8.

DGMS approval no. and mark as embossed on the support 9.

Year and month of manufacture of the supports as embossed on the support 10.

Name of the mine/ panel in which the support was installed 11.

Whether manufacturer has submitted operation manual or maintenance schedule before installation 12.

Adequacy of the operation manual or maintenance 13.

No. of support units installed 14.

Date of installation 15.

Period of operation 16.

Period for which performance report is being sent

17. Total nos. of cycles of operation of the support during the above period

18. Total nos. of cycles of operation of the support after approval of field trial /since first installed (Give panel wise break-up)

19.

Performance of the support during the period of field trial/period of use for which performance report is being sent a)

Average/minimum and maximum setting pressures recorded Average /minjmum and maximum yielding pressures recorded Pressure records during main weighting and periodic weighting period Performance of powered supports during main weighting and periodic weighting period No. of legs changed during the above period and manufacturer of the above legs Leakage condition of the legs and the support system Performance of the control valves Convergence of the legs Result of routine condition monitoring (RCM) (Enclose copy of RCM)

Any serious defect, deformation or development of cracks or failure of the supports or its components during use.

Whether such defect or failure has been brought to the notice of DGMS?

20. Details of major repairing done, if any i)

No. of supports overhauled or repaired.

Overhauling or repairing done under whose supervision?

iii)

iv)

Whether any joint inspection was made by the representatives of OEM end the User Company and any certificate was issued regarding quality of repairing or overhauling? If so, copy of such certificates shatl be enclosed.

Whether different items or spare parts used during the repairing/ overhauling of the support were procured from OEM?

Whether all the supports, overhauled or repaired, conform in all respects with the original supports supplied by OEM and for which approval was granted?

21. Any modification suggested

22. Remarks on the performance and suitability of the powered supports

23. Any other relevant information Signature Date:

Name & Designation Contact No.

Countersigned by:

Date:

Name & Designation:

Contact No.

(All field trial or performance report must be signed by the Manager and countersigned by the Agent of the mine)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOU AND EMPLOYMENT Practical Performance Tests of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Name of the test:- Job no.:- Name of the test subject:- Examined by Doctor:- Witness of the test:

D-l TEST SUBJECTS D-1.1 Breathing apparatus......................................

has been tested history is known to be satisfactory.

certified fit for such tests by Dr..........................

person was suitably clothed, D-2 Medical Attention He who regularly uses SCBA and whose medical has been medically examined before the test and . The D--2.1 The tests have been done under the supervision of Dr.

D-3 Preparation of apparatus to be tested.

D-3.1 i) Cylinder evacuation before charging — Evacuated and purged. (Yes/No)

ii) A sample of compressed oxygen has been anaEyzed for oxygen content & flow of oxygen into apparatus has been measured. (Yes/No)

iii) After the purifier is charged & the apparatus assembled; the resistance to breathing has been measured. (Yes/No)

iv) The apparatus with the charged cylinder to prescribed pressure and ready for use. Then test for leak tightness was done. (Yes/No)

D-3.2 Not applicable (in Rescue Stations)

D-4 Test Procedures D-4.1 i) Two kinds of tests are done.

(a) Walking Test (One in which two subjects/persons wearing the apparatus walk at regular rate of 6.5 Km/Hr. on a level course/path.)

REMARKS of the Subject:

(b) WORK SIMULATION TEST (One in which two different persons work in practical conditions)

Note: Each test is continuous without removal of apparatus for a period equal to working duration of apparatus except that rest period of 5 minutes is taken after 15 minutes period of use.

REMARKS of the Subject:

D-4.1.1The work simulation tests Shail comprise:

a) Carry of sand bags over a distance of at least 9m & building a 1.4 m high stopping.

b) Negotiating a circuit of the gallery which comprises:

(1) Steps and ramp (2) A restricted height carrying from 1.2m to 1.0 m (3) A restricted height varying from OA to 1.0 m An opening 0.6 m high x 0.9 m wide x 3.7 m long

c) Carrying, pushing or pulling on a stretcher a dummy body weighing 68 kg around the same circuit of the gallery

d) Passing sand bags through a steel tube 3.7 m long x 0.7 m in dia

e) Repeated raising and lowering of a weight of 25.4 kg from a height of 1.8 m by means of a rope and pulley.

f) Climbing over three 1.2 m high hurdles.

g) Climbing Up & down a vertical ladder with a 460 mm2 opening around the ladder

h) Carrying & making chock (wooden slippers) pieces in still air in a climatic chamber where the temperatures measured by hygrometer are

1) Dry bulb

2) Wet bulb 3 - 50 C lower than the dry bulb.

D-4.2 i) During test periods and at the end of each test

a) Inhaled air is sampled & tested. (Comments)

b) The temp, cylinder pressure & ambient temp are recorded. (Readings)

c) The medical practitioner asks such clinical observations considered necessary by him.

(Comments)

ii) When a face piece is worn the test includes

a) A period of speech by each subject is tested. (Comments)

b) The inward faces leakage is checked subjectively/individualiy using a suitable vapour of characteristic smell.(Comments)

iii) At the end of each test

a) The persons (subjects) are medically examined (Comments)

b) The apparatus is examined for leak tightness (Comments)

c) Oxygen/air flow (Comments)

d) Resistance to breathing (Comments)

e) Excessive wear of parts and physical damage (Comments)

Signature of the Officer Conducting the test Name...........„........

Place of Posting.........

Signature of the subject Name .

Designation .

rlace 01 Signature of Manager (Mine)/Supdt.(Rescue Station)

Signature of GM (Rescue)

APPENDIX„ DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE AND AFTER TEST WITH BREATHING APPARATUS

1) Name (practice regularly with Breathing Apparatus and Medical history is known to be satisfactory)

2) Age

3) Designation

4) Colliery/Mine :

5) Comments of the Medical Officer regarding fitness:

Observations:

NAME No.

DURATION APPLICATION PULSE Before After Blood Pressure Before After Application Application Application Application REMARKS FOR CONDITION OF PERSON AFTER USE (Signature of Medical Officer)

Designation :

Place of posting:

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TEST OF SELF CONTAINED SELF [Underground]

SL.NO rBATCH NO.& MAKE OF THE APPARATUS DATE OF TESTING DETAILS OF TEST SUBJECT:-

1) Name

2) Age

3) Height

4) Weight

5) Last date of Annual Medical Exam done on

6) Status of the test subject- active rescue trained person APPENDIX- RESCUER (SCSR)

(Report of Medical examination immediately before the test is attached herewith)

TEST PROCEDURE Selected test subject js well acquainted with the apparatus and instructions given for use of the correct procedure of opening, donning and of the operation of the apparatus. Test procedure were carried out by test subject in dark in Underground without assistant. However, the test subject was accompanied by one assistant .......during test.

RECORDING OF FOLLOWING PARAMETERS AT VARIOUS POINTS OF THE ESCAPE ROUTE WAS DONE AND RESULT AS FOLLOWS:-

1) Average Temperature

2) Average Relative humidity ESCAPE EXCERCISES DETAILS

1) Escape exercise conducted underground in .................................Colliery from...

............to....

2) Total duration : From.........

ASSESMENT BY THE TEST SUBJECT FOR THE APPARATUS

1) Operation of the starter ......minutes)

2) Comfort of breathing

3) Comfort of wearing

4) Overall performance Signature of Test Officer Desig,..

Signature of Assistant Desig.....

Signature of the test subject Desig..

Signature of Superintendent (Rescue Station)

Signature of GM (Rescue)

APPENDIX- -1 (ii)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TEST OF SELF CONTAINED SELF RESCUER (SCSR)

[At rest] on surface SL.NO ,BATCH NO. & MAKE OF THE APPARATUS DATE OF TESTING DETAILS OF TEST SUBJECT:-

1) Name

2) Age

3) Height

4) Weight

5) Last date of Annual Medical Exam done on

6) Status of the test subject- active rescue trained person (Report of Medical examination immediately before the test is attached herewith)

TEST PROCEDURE Selected test subject is well acquainted with the apparatus and instructions given for use of the correct procedure of opening, donning and of the operation of the apparatus. Test procedure were carried out by test subject In dark without assistant .However, the test subject was accompanied by one assistant viz..

..during test.

ESCAPE EXCERCISE DETAILS(TEST AT REST)

RECORDING OF FOLLOWING PARAMETERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE TRAINING GALLERY DURING THE TEST WHERE THE TEST SUBJECT PERFORMED THE TEST.

(...................minute)

Desig.......... .

Average Temperature Average Relative humidity 1)

Subject has not performed any work Subject has sat comfortably Apparatus has placed so as not to impeded by the mass Total duration: From...,...........to...

ASSESMENT BY THE TEST SUBJECT FOR THE APPARATUS 1)

Operation of the starter Comfort of breathing Comfort of wearing Overall performance Signature of Test Officer Desig..

Signature of Assistant Signature of the test Subject Desig.....

Signature of Superintendent (Rescue Station)

Signature of GM (Rescue)

APPENDIX- VI -1 (iii)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY K r OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TEST OF SELF CONTAINED SELF RESCUER (SCSR)

[Tread Mill]

SL.NO ,BATCH NO.& MAKE OF THE APPARATUS DATE OF TESTING DETAILS OF TEST SUBJECT:-

1) Name

2) Age

3) Height

4) Weight

5) Last date of Annual Medical Exam done on

6) Status of the test subject- active rescue trained person (Report of Medical examination immediately before the test is attached herewith)

TEST PROCEDURE Selected test subject is well acquainted with the apparatus and instructions given for use of the correct procedure of opening, donning and of the operation of the apparatus. Test procedure were carried out by test subject in dark without assistant .Howevertthe test subject was accompanied by one assistant viz.

.. .......,............during test.

RECORDING OF FOLLOWING PARAMETERS AT VARIOUS POINTS OF THE ESCAPE ROUTE WAS DONE AND RESULT AS FOLLOWS:-

1) Average Temperature

2) Average Relative humidity ESCAPE EXCERCISES DETAILS (Tread Mill)

1) Walking on tread mill at speed of 8km/hour for one minute

z) vvaEKing on Tread Miii at speed of 2.4Km/hours and 20% inclination for 29 minutes ...(.............................minute)

3) Total duration : From...

. ...TO.......

ASSESMENT BY THE TEST SUBJECT FOR THE APPARATUS

1) Operation of the starter 2). Comfort of breathing 3).Comfort of wearing 4). Overall performance Signature of Test Officer Desig..

Signature of Assistant Desig.

Signature of the test subject Signature of Superintendent (Rescue Station)

Signature of GM (Rescue)

APPENDIX. VI i (iv)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT COMMENTS OF THE TEST SUBJECT FOR SELF RESCUER/BREATHING APPARTUS & REVIVING/ RESUSCITATING APPARATUS Did any parts of the apparatus catch on projections at any time? Yes/No 1.

Did you notice any sharp edges on the apparatus? Yes/No 3.

Did saliva or condensate interfere with your breathing? Yes/No 4.

Did any material coming in to contact with you whilst wearing the apparatus cause any irritation?

Yes/No 5.

How was the weight of the apparatus? Light/Average/UnsuitabIy Heavy 6.

Was the harness quick and easy to put on and did it effect you donning the apparatus? Yes/No 7.

Did the harness remain as adjusted and was it comfortable? Yes/No 8.

Did you have any problem of opening, donning or operating the apparatus? Yes/No Did the breathing circuit become blocked at any time? Yes/No 9.

Did the nose clip form a good seal (if applicable)? Yes/No 10.

11.

Did the apparatus interfere with other safety equipment? Yes/No 12.

Did the apparatus impede your head or body movement? Yes/No

13. Was there an adequate supply of oxygen at ail time? Yes/No

14. Was there any undue resistance to breathing? Yes/No 152 Was the temperature of the inspired air intolerable? Yes/No

16. Was the surface temperature of the apparatus acceptable? Yes/No

17. Was the apparatus comfortable? Not Comfortable/Comfortable/Very comfortable Signature of Test Subject Signature of Superintendent (Rescue Station)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE AND AFTER TEST WITH SELF RESCUER

1) Name

2) Age

3) Designation

4) Colliery/ Mine :

5) Comments of the Medical Officer regarding fitness:

Observations:

Sl.

No.

NAME DURATION APPLICATION PULSE Before After Application Application Blood Pressure Before After Application Application REMARKS FOR CONDITION OF PERSON AFTER USE (Signature of Medical Officer)

Designation:

Place of posting:

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT amrr Practical Performance Test Report of Reviving/Resuscitating Apparatus- Date No.

Tests / Feel Inhalation & exhalation Air requirement Feeling Additional Demand of OXYGEN Application Face Mask Name of the erson Re ort Desig.

Colliery/ mine Duration of use Signature Remarks of user Performance Obstructed Airwa warnin Inhalation Exhalation c cle Ail Tests conducted in normal atmosphere.

Mines Manager / Superintendent (Mines Rescue Station)

APPENDIX- J (ii)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE AND AFTER TEST WITH REVIVING APPARATUS/RESUSCITATING APPARATUS

1) Name

2) Age

3) Designation

4) Colliery/Mine

5) Comments of the Medical Officer regarding fitness:

Observations:

NAME No.

DURATION APPLICATION PULSE Before After Application Application Blood Pressure Before After Application Application REMARKS FOR CONDITION OF PERSON AFTER USE (Signature of Medical Officer)

Designation:

Place of posting:

APPENDIX- MTNFG SAFFTV MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOW. OF INDIA PROFORMA FOR PERFORMANCE REPORT OF BREATHING APPARATUS & REVIVING/RESUSCITATING APPARATUS DETAILS OF THE EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS/ PRODUCT

(a) Name & Model -

(b) Manufactured by

(d) Date of validity.

Name of Mine/ Rescue Station& organization :

Full Address of Mine/Rescue Station:

Number of apparatus maintained in the mine/ rescue station:

Number of emergencies in which the apparatus was used (last calendar year):

Number of practices in which the apparatus was used (last calendar year):

Condition of the equipment/apparatus after each use

8. Complaints of users (if any):

9. General comments (Satisfactory'/Unsatisfactory) :

Signature (Name)

(Agent/General Manager Head of Discipline in Company)

Mine/Rescue Station:

Mobile No/Contact No Date:

Office seal Signature (Name)

(Mine Manager/Rescue Superintendent)

Mine/Rescue Station:

Mobile No/Contact No.

Date:

Office seal 1.

APPENDIX- vril DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PROFORMA FOR PERFORMANCE REPORT SELF RESCUER DETAILS OF THE EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS/ PRODUCT

(a) Name & Model :

(b) Manufactured by:

(d) Date of validity:

Name of Mine/ Rescue Station & organization :

Full Address of Mjne/Rescue Station:

Total number of apparatus maintained in the mine/ rescue station:

Number of apparatus in the Mine/Rescue Station subjected to functional ability tests as per DGMS (Technical) Circular No. 08 dated 27.10.2008 during the last approval period :

Result of functional ability tests as per DGMS (Technical) Circular No. 08 dated 27.10.2008 (of all tests during the last approval period w.e.f. 05.05.2016) : Passed/Faiied

7. General comments (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) :

Signature (Name)

(Agent/Genera[ Manager or Head of Discipline in Company)

Mine/Rescue Station:

Mobile No/Contact No Date:

Office seal Signature (Name)

(Mine Manager/ Rescue Superintendent)

Mine/Rescue Station:

Mobile No/Contact No.

Date:

Office seal AP&NDIX: XX DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY CHARACTERISITCS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF APPROVAL

1. (a) Name of explosive/detonator

(b) Name of manufacturer

(ii) Instantaneous/Delay detonators :

(iii) NG based (gel/ semi-gel/ powder)

Slurry (aluminized/ other)/ Emulsion

2. Details of DGMS approval (for trials)

(a) Letter No. & date

(b) Valid upto

(a) Name of mine(s) to which this consolidated report relates :

(b) Name of the seam:

(d) Total quantity of explosive used during the period

4. General comments on:

(a) Explosive performance

(b) Post detonation fume characteristics

(d) Blast vibration effects on roof & sides (e)Safety & ease in handling, storage, Transport, priming, etc.

(f) Any other remarks

5. Comparative assessment of the performance & Safety characteristics of the explosive with other

6. Conclusion regarding suitability of explosives Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Technical Officer of Manufacturer)

Contact No.

Date:

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Mines Manager)

Contact No.

Date:

Office Seal :

Signature:

(Name & Designation):

(Agent of the Mines)

Contact No.

Date:

Officeseal 1.

APPENDIX- X DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT GOVT. OF INDIA PROFORMA FOR PERFORMANCE REPORT (General Items)

DETAILS OF THE EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS/ PRODUCT 2.

(a) Name & Mode! -

(b) Manufactured by

(d) Date of validity.

Name of Mine & organization :

Name of the coal seam:

Degree of Gassiness (for Coal Mines)/Gas Group (for Oil Mines) :

Full Address of Mine:

6. Name of Mineral:

7. Name of worker to whom the equipment/apparatus was issued :

(wherever applicable)

8. Nature of work performed:

9. Location where the product/equipment/apparatus was placed:

10. Period for which the equipment/apparatus was used: From To II. Condition of the equipment/apparatus after use :

12. Pitworthiness.

13. General comments (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Signature (Name)

(Agent)/ Head of Discipline in Company Mine:

Mobile No/Contact No Date:

Office seal Signature (Name)

(Manager)

Mine:

Mobile No/Contact No.

Date:

Office seal Appendix- FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY (For signing the application, application format and related docunlents with regard to the appro val/renewal of approval of apparatus/equipments from DGMS)

(On the stamp paper of appropriate value)

(To be notarised)

Know all men by these presents, we (name and address of the registered office of the manufacturer do hereby constitute, appoint and authorise Mr. / Ms.

(name and residential address) who is presently employed with us and holding the position of , to be the Company's true and lawful attorney, to do in our name and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection with or incidental to our application for the DGMS approval/ renewal of approval of our manufactured products including signing and submission of all necessary documents / letters, and providing information / responses to the DGMS, representing us in all matters before DGMS, and generally dealing with DGMS in all matters in connection with our application for the approval/renewal of approval /field trial permission from DGMS.

We hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things lawfully done by our sajd attorney pursuant to this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid attorney shall and shall always be deemed to have been done by us.

The common seal of (name of the company)

have been hereunto affixed pursuant to the Resolution of the Board of Directors Passed on the (date, month, year)

Accepted (Signature of Authorised Signatory)

(Name, Title and Address)

In the presence of:

Witness 1.

*Excutant:- Director in the Board of Director.

For (name of manufacturer)

(Signature of the executants* )

(Name, Title and Address)

(Copy of the board resolution duly certified by any Director in the Board of Directors /company secretary of the company to be submitted with the power of attorney)

APPENDIXe FORMAT FOR AUTHORIZATION OF INDIAN AGENT BY APPLICANT I, hereby authorise Mr./Mrs.

(Designation) of M/s (Name of Indian company with complete postal address) as the Indian representative of M/s (Applicant) to forward and receive copies of documents received and issued from DGMS and to oversee concerned tests and field trials during the process of grant of approval.

In addition to the above, Mr./Mrs.

(Designation) of M/s (Name of Indian company) will be jointly responsible with M/s (Applicant)

in terms of operational safety features and quality of the equipment/appliance/material/apparatus supplied in mines.

(Signature of the applicant with company seal)

35k APPENDIX- FORMAT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AUTHORISATION.

1, (Name and Designation) of M/s (Name of the Indian Company with complete postal address) hereby accept the responsibility as the Indian representative of M/s (Name of the applicant) to forward and receive copies of documents received and issued from DGMS and to oversee concerned tests and field trials during the process of grant of approval.

In addition to the above, I will be jointly responsible with M/s (Applicant) in terms of operational safety features and quality of the equipment/app(iance /material/apparatus supplied in mines.

(Signature of the Indian representative with company seal)

Reproduced from the official DGMS circular compilations for public reference. The PDF is the authoritative text; DGMS may have amended or withdrawn older instructions since.