Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 - Directorate General of ...

177. Fences. (1) Every tank or reservoir or other dangerous place in or about a mine,
which has been formed as a result of, or is used in connection with, mining operations,
shall be kept securely fenced.
(2) Every fence erected on the surface shall, once at least in every seven days, be
examined by a competent person. A report or every such inspection shall be recorded in a
bound paged book kept for the purpose, and shall be signed and dated by the person who
made the examination.
(3) Any fence, gate or barricade may be temporarily removed for the purpose of
repairs or other operations, if adequate precautions are taken.
(4) If any doubt arises as to whether any fence, guard, barrier or gate provided
under these regulations is adequate, proper or secure, or as to whether the
precautions taken under sub-regulation(3) are adequate, it shall be referred to
the Chief Inspector for decision.
178. Notices. – where at any place smoking or unauthorised entries prohibited, notices to
that effect shall be posted at conspicuous places at every entrance to the place.
179. Storage belowground of calcium carbide. – Calcium carbide shall not be taken or
kept belowground until about to be used, except in a secure metal case or container
containing not more than half a kilograme in weight thereof. No person shall have in the
mine at any one time more than one such case or container.
180. Danger from poisonous substances. - (1) At every mineral dressing or separating
plant where cyanide or other poisonous substance is used, there shall be kept a sufficient
supply of a satisfactory and efficient antidose for poisoning.
(2) Water containing poisonous or injurious matter in suspension or solution must
be effectively fenced off to prevent inadvertent access to it, and notice boards shall be put
up at suitable places to warn persons from making use of such water.
(3) In no case shall water containing any poisonous matter in suspension or
solution in a dangerous concentration be permitted to escape.
181. General Safety. – No person shall negligently or wilfully to anything likely to
endanger life or limb in the mine, or negligently or wilfully omit to do anything
necessary for the safety of the mine or of the persons employed therein.
1[182. Use, Supply maintenance of protective Footwear. – (1) No person shall go into, or
work in, or be allowed to go into, or work in, a mine, unless he wears a protective