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

Provided that the provisions of this clause shall be deemed to have been
complied with where electric or carbide lamps or lights are provided to
every workperson;
(iii) at the top ad bottom of every self-acting incline in regular use;
(iv) at every place on a haulage roadway, at which tubs are regularly coup led
or uncoupled or attached to or detached from a haulage rope;
(v) at every place at which tubs are regularly filled mechanically;
(vi) at every room and place containing any engine, motor or other apparatus
in regular use; and
(vii) at every first aid station below ground :
Provided that in a mine or part where regulation 142 applies, the lighting
fixtures shall comply with the provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules,
1956.
(2) The lighting provided in a mine shall, as far as possible, be so arranged as to
prevent glare or eye strain.
(3) Where electric energy is available at the mine, the lighting arrangement made
undr sub-regulation (1) shall unless otherwise permitted by the Chief Inspector by an
order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify by electrical means.
(4) Where electric lighting is used, an additional light or lamp having no
connection with electric supply shall be kept continuously burning –
(i) belowground, in every shaft bottom or landing in regular use and
(ii)
in every engine room; and
on the surface, after dark, at the top of every working shaft and in
every engine room.
(5)Every electrical lamp-fitting shall be so constructed as to protect it from
accidental damage; and adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent lamps being
damaged from shot-firing.
147. Every person to carry a light. – The owner, agent or manager shall provide every
person employed belowground with a light or lamp adequate to enable him to
perform his duties in a proper and thorough manner and no such person shall proceed
or remain belowground without such light or lam.
148. Standards of lighting. – (1) If any doubt arises as to whether any amp or light is of
adequate lighting performance or not, it shall be referred to the Chief Inspector for
decision.
(2) The Chief Inspector may, from time to time, by notification in the Official
Gazette, specify –
(a) The type of lamp to be provided to specified categories of persons employed
in a mine; or
(b) The standard of lighting to be provided in specified areas or places in amine.