CHAPTER XI
PART IV
MINES
139. Appointment of rescue trained persons in mines, their disposition and accommodation.[i]
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(1) The manager of a below ground mine, where more than 100 persons are ordinarily employed, shall ensure that at least 5 rescue trained persons are readily available at surface at any time. |
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(2) The manager of a below ground mine, where more than 500 persons are ordinarily employed, shall ensure that persons on a scale of one man for every 100 persons or part thereof are rescue trained persons. |
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(3) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide suitable accommodation- (i) close to the rescue station to the superintendent, instructors and members of rescue brigade; (ii) close to rescue room to rescue room in-charge rescue trained persons and attendants attached to it; and (iii) close to below ground mine entrance to rescue trained persons other than those specified in clauses ( i ) and (ii). |
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(4) There shall be provided at a below ground mine effective bell or other arrangements, as may be approved by the Inspector-cum-Facilitator for immediate summoning of rescue trained persons. |
[i] Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 345(E) dated 08-05-2026