=== dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-061.ppm === examined is under water, he shall blow it over by compressed air so as to expose the presence of all mis-fires and pockets. Washing or blowing over and the preparation of the sketch shall be done under the immediate supervision of the shift supervisor or any other duly appointed official. C. Slope Rope Haulage Rule 267 Rule 268 Rule 269 Rule 270 Rule 271 Rule 272 Rule 273 Rule 274 Rule 275 Rule 276 Rule 277 Rule 278 Rule 279 All slopes or inclines over forty-five (45) meters in depth must comply with the following (Rule 268-279) regulations in addition to the previously cited rule on hoisting that may apply to slope rope haulage. The maximum safe working load must not be more than one-fifth (1/5) of the breaking load as given in the schedule of the cable manufacturers up to 915 meters and not more than one-fourth (1/4) for over 915 meters, Safety switch or other equally efficient derail devices shall be installed on all inclines and slopes. A retreat to safety in case of runaway trips shall be provided for. Worker shall not be allowed to walk on slope or incline while hoisting is in progress unless properly authorized to do so to perform a specific assignment. Worker shall not be allowed to ride in or on cars or platforms of any slopes or inclines without proper authorization from his supervisor. Hoist shall be situated so that operator has a ful! view of the trip at all times. Where this is impracticable, the hoisting apparatus shall be provided with a suitable indicating device showing at all times the position of cars or trips. All workers working in conjunction with the operation of the hoisting equipment shall be competent to carry out their duties as such. Rollers shall be spaced at unequal intervals to prevent rhythmical vibration of ropes. Rollers for carrying wire ropes in inclined shafts or slopes shall not be spaced over thirty (30) meters apart. Bare signal wires shall not be placed on the same side of a slope with power line. The voltage used in electric signaling with bare wires shall not exceed twenty-four (24) volts. The signal wires shall be suspended on insulators to avoid contacts. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 61 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-062.ppm === Rule 280 Rule 281 Rule 282 Rule 283 Rule 284 Rule 285 Rule 286 Rule 287 Rule 288 Rule 289 Rule 290 Rule 291 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Section 9: Chutes and Raises Air for ventilation in raises shall be provided such that the flow can be controlled from the valve at the foot of the raise. All development raises shall be provided with two air valves, one at the foot of the raise and one at the end of the steel pipe inside. If necessary, one independent air line with a valve at the bottom of the raise shall be provided. All development raises must be provided with at least one pinch bar and that loose rocks from all sides and roof shall be taken down immediately before any other kind of work is started. Safety precautions must be taken when a raise is within six (6) meters of connection with a level. These precautions shall be taken until the raise has been connected. Handles of chute gates shall project away from the dead end of haulageways. Only sufficient rock shall be withdrawn from the chute to allow enough space for the round. The broken rock shall not be over three (3) meters below the drilling platform, except when repair is to be made in the chute which requires withdrawal of the rock. When a chute gate cannot be pulled in standing position on the level, a safety platform shall be provided. Bars used for punching a chute shall! have a blunt end and a hand grip. It is prohibited to leave a pile of rock or muck under chutes and below manways. No person shall stand near any car being loaded at a pocket or chute unless assigned to work there. Rocks frequently fly out over the side of the car. Workers are prohibited to stand in front of the chute while drawing broken rock or muck. Workers are also prohibited to stand on a car barring the chutes as they may be struck by flying rock or be overcome by an onrushing big volume of muck. Chutes shall not be drawn empty and shall have a few cars of rock left in the bottom to prevent rocks from flying out when coal or waste is being dumped from above. Workers working inside the chute compartment or pockets shall be provided with safety belts, safety ropes and provided with working signs. Page | 62 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-063.ppm === TRE SHa GON RENNIE NAW i ART ERA MG 2 Rule 292 Rule 293 Rule 294 Rule 295 Rule 296 Rule 297 Rule 298 Rule 299 Rule 300 Rule 301 Rule 302 Rule 303 Rule 304 Rule 305 Rule 306 Section 10: Manways and Ladderways All ladders shall project at least sixty (60) centimeters above every platform. If possible all ladders shall be installed at an angle not greater than seventy (70) degrees from the horizontal. All ladderways shall have substantial and adequate landing platforms for every 5 meters vertical distance from each other if the ladder is near to vertical and nine (9) meters if ladder is not greater than seventy (70) degrees from the horizontal. All ladders shall be staggered so that no section of a ladder is directly in line with the next adjacent section. All ladders shall be constructed of adequate strong materials. All ladders shall be constructed with rungs placed at equal intervals of 35 centimeters apart. All ladders shall be securely fastened. No platform openings shall be of such size or dimension as to retard the passing through thereof of injured workers carried in stretchers. It is prohibited to drop drill steel, tools, or any materials down a manway or a chute. No ladder shall be installed inclined backward from the vertical. Before climbing a manway, when there are workers working above it or there is only enough passage for one man at a time, tap or strike any metal or pipe three times. The workers working above shall acknowledge the signal by three taps or strikes for clear and two strikes or tap for not clear. A man climbing up shall make at least four signals and when there is no acknowledgement received, he shall climb with caution. Wooden ladders shall not be painted. Always face the ladder when climbing and descending ladders. It is prohibited to follow a man up a ladder who is carrying tools, timber or drill steel. All manway openings located on level shall be provided with cover and a stopper board shall be installed between the chute and the manway compartments to prevent broken rocks or mucks from rolling or falling down the manway. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 63 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-064.ppm === Rule 307 Rule 308 Rule 309 Rule 310 Rule 311 Rule 312 Rule 313 Rule 314 Rule 315 Rule 316 Rule 317 Rule 318 Rule 319 Rule 320 Rule 321 Rule 322 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Water and air pipes shail not be installed at the middle of ladderways. Pipes shall be installed at one side of ladderways so as not to be an obstruction to the workers. All manway compartment supported by square set timbers and exceeding forty-five (45) meters in height shall be provided with center and cross bracings. All manway compartments shall be maintained in good condition. Section 11: Haulage Levels and Tramming When necessary, all working places and travelways shall be kept securely timbered. It is prohibited to use defective timbers. All timber drift sets shall be provided with collar braces nailed at each end with posts and caps, blocks placed at both ends of the caps and closely spaced top and side laggings. Shelter holes shall be provided on track haulage roads at intervals of not more than fifty (50)-meters apart (except crosscuts used as shelter holes). It is strictly prohibited to use at any time gasoline or other inflammable or explosive liquids to drive locomotive in underground workings or tunnels. Motorman and his helpers must be duly instructed in their duties and must be competent to discharge their work. Motorman are in charge of their crews and trains, and shall assume responsibility for the operations of haulage work in accordance with all operating and safety rule. Only motorman or authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate locomotive. No worker shall be allowed to ride on locomotives or trains except for the brakeman and other haulage crews authorized by the Operator. When it 1s necessary to push the trains, the brakeman shal] stay inside the car second to the front car. The motorman on duty shall be supplied with and shall carry at all times an independent light for use in case of power interruption. Motorman shall be in his proper place in the locomotive before power is turned on. Motorman shall sound their gongs or warning signals when starting, backing and approaching curves or intersections. Brakeman shall be provided with whistles and Page | 64 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-065.ppm === Rule 323 Rule 324 Rule 325 Rule 326 Rule 327 Rule 328 Rule 329 Rule 330 Rule 331 Rule 332 Rule 333 Rule 334 Rule 335 Rule 336 shall be sounded when approaching curves or cross-drifts or when working workers are along the haulage tracks. Motorman shall not take signals from, or allow cars to be coupled or uncoupled or tails switched by anyone but the braking crew. The rear end of trains shall be provided with a suitable light or reflector. Trains shall be pulled and not pushed by locomotive except when unfeasible to do. Platform cars when attached to a train shall not be pushed ahead of the locomotive, except to a near-by switch. In this case, the locomotive must travel slowly. Flying switches shall not be allowed. Switches in a mine shall be made uniform and from designs with full consideration of safety in haulage. Tracks shall be well-laid and well-ballasted. The motorman shall not leave the locomotive unless it is at full stop, the control of which is in neutral position, the brake fully engaged. When taking over a train, the train crew shall inspect it to see that it is in proper running order, including headlights and brakes. Defects and deficiencies shall be reported immediately to the supervisor. A motorman shall keep his train under control at all times that he can stop within the distance he can see ahead or within the distance to the next crossing or turnout. It is prohibited to reverse the motor for braking train except for protection of life or property. Train speeds must conform to the local mine orders. The brakeman who is authorized to run a motor is subject to the same rules as if he is a regular motorman. Train shall not be moved if the motorman is in doubt of the signals. When using light as signal, the train crew shall use the following signals: a. To stop train in motion, wave light horizontally — b. To move train towards source of signal swing light in circular motion c. To move train away from source of signal, wave light in vertical direction All brakemen shall carry police whistle and the following code signals shall be adopted: a. One blast of whistle to stop train in motion 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 65 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-066.ppm === Rule 337 Rule 338 Rule 339 Rule 340 Rule 341 Rule 342 Rule 343 Rule 344 Rule 345 Rule 346 Rule 347 Rule 348 Rule 349 Rule 350 One blast of whistle to start a train forward Two blasts of whistle, to move train back Three blasts of whistle, to move train forward slowly Four blasts of whistle, to move train back slowly ge aos Cars and trains shall not be left standing where these will endanger workers on other trains or where these will materially obstruct the ventilating current. It 1s prohibited for a motorman to allow worker to ride on his train unless the worker has permission from the supervisor. Train crews shall not ride between cars, or on top of loaded cars, or pass from one side to another while the train is in motion. Motorman shall not allow anyone to get on or off the train or allow brakeman to make flying switches or to walk or run alongside a train while the train is in motion. When the power goes off, the motorman shall bring his train to a stop at once and not allow his train to glide. Coupling hook shall be used in coupling and uncoupling cars. It is prohibited to use the bare hands. Special cars designed and made for transporting explosives underground shall be used in transporting same. Cars loaded with explosives shall be pulled and not pushed. Haulage level shall be kept free of spillage and debris. Rails shall be heavy enough to carry safely the heaviest rolling stock and shall be firmly attached to ties of adequate size and spacing. On haulage levels, rail joints shall be connected with plates or welded, and rails shall be well supported by ties. The tracks shall be well aligned and free from high or low joints, broken rails, defective switches and switch joints, and improperly aligned frogs. Tracks shall be kept well-drained and surfaced. Track haulage roads shall have a continuous clearance on one side of at least 75 centimeters from the farthest projection of normal traffic. Where it is necessary to change the side on which clearance is provided, 75 centimeters of clearance shall be provided on both sides for a distance of not less than 30 meters and warning signs shall be posted at such locations. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 66 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-067.ppm === Rule 351 Rule 352 Rule 353 Rule 354 Rule 355 Rule 356 Rule 357 Rule 358 Rule 359 Rule 360 Rule 361 Rule 362 Rule 363 Rule 364 Track haulage roads shall have minimum clearance on the "tight" side of at least 30 centimeters from the farthest projection of normal traffic. Warning lights or reflective signs or tapes shall be installed along haulage roads at locations of abrupt or sudden change in the overhead clearance. A total of at least 90 centimeters of unobstructed side clearance (both sides combined) shall be provided for all rubber-tired haulage equipment where such equipment is used. Off track haulage roadways shall be maintained as free as practicable from bottom irregularities, debris, and wet or muddy conditions that affect the control of the equipment. All self-propelled electric face equipment, including shuttle cars, which is employed in the active workings of each underground coal mine, shall be equipped with substantially constructed canopies or cabs, located and installed in such a manner that when the operator is at the operating controls of such equipment, he shall be protected from falls of roof, face, or rib, or from rib and face rolls. The operator of self-propelled equipment shall face in the direction of travel. Mechanical steering and control devices shall be maintained so as to provide positive control at all times. All self-propelled rubber-tired haulage equipment shall be equipped with well- maintained brakes, lights, and a warning device. Manual switches complete with paralle! throws and bridle bars shall be provided. Where two or more locomotives or other self-propelled track mounted equipment are operated independently on the same track, a light, or telephone signal system shall be used to control their movement. Locomotives shall be provided with adequate headlights and warning devices. Car railers, jacks and other necessary tools for re-railing car and locomotive shall be on the locomotive at all times. Locomotive shall be slowed down when workers are alongside the track; when train is passing chutes or rounding curves; when passing places where workers are known to be working; when passing switches, and when passing through ventilating or other doors. Cars shall be securely blocked before leaving them on a grade. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 67 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-068.ppm === Rule 365 Rule 366 Rule 367 Rule 368 Rule 369 Rule 370 Rule 371 Rule 372 Rule 373 Rule 374 Rule 375 Rule 376 Rule 377 Rule 378 Rule 379 Rule 380 2018 Coat Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations One or more cars shall be placed between locomotive and a car hauling rails, pipes or similar materials, except when loaded in flat cars. Train crews shall not attempt to make electrical repairs on the locomotives. The need for repairs shall be reported to the foreman or the electrician. It is prohibited to stand in front of the chute or on top of the car while drawing coal from the chute. Train crews shall clean that portion of the haulage level under the chutes. Trammers shal] make sure that the working place has been properly cleared of gas. If necessary, trammers shall have the working place air blown before entering. Tramming under loose or drummy ground is not allowed. Trammers and muckers shall inspect the muck for loose dynamite before shoveling it into the car. Trammers and muckers shall keep muck pile at an inclination such that the rock boulders and muck from top of the pile shall not roll down to the bottom or base. Hand trammers shall push the car and shall never attempt to pull it. Suitable wedges shall be used in blocking mine cars. Trammers shall not place their hands on top of the car when pushing it. Mine cars shall be provided with handles welded below the top of the mine car. Timbers or other materials shall be piled so as to leave ample room for clearance between the pile and the train. All covers for chutes must be kept in place at all times except when dumping cars. Muck in mine cars shall be properly leveled to prevent rocks from sliding or rolling against the hands before starting to push the car. Picks shall not be used to take down loose rocks. Bars with chisel shape at one end, pointed at the other end, and of sufficient length shall be used. Muck piles shall be wetted down before loading into mine cars in order to diminish the dust, to remove the hazards from oxide of nitrogen, and to entrain any carbon monoxide so that it will be liberated slowly during mucking operations. Page | 68 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-069.ppm === Rule 381 Rule 382 Rule 383 TONE RES AABEEEEA TG. TAU OME SH ERIK * a pears er — ieee A Rule 384 Rule 385 Rule 386 Rule 387 Rule 388 Rule 389 Rule 390 Rule 391 Section 12: Air Hoist Air hoist used for hoisting in raise shall be kept in proper working condition at all times, and pulley guards shall be provided. Skip or bucket when not in use shall be placed down on the level. Air hoist shall be so placed that neither the machine nor the operator are exposed to material falling down the raise. In shaft sinking operation or in place where there is constant danger of electrocution due to wet condition of the working compartment, air hoist and other compressed air apparatus shall be used. Section 13: Mucking Machine Only authorized worker shall be allowed to operate a mucking machine. When not in use, the compressed air or power running the machine shall always be closed or turned off. Safety pin or bar or any other safety device used to hold the bucket in an upright and stable position shall be provided. This device shall be chained or hooked, or anchored by any suitable means to the side of the machine for ready use. While re-railing a mucking machine or whenever it becomes necessary to do some work in front of the machine, the safety pin or bar or similar device shall be used. The operator's knuckle guard and platform shall be provided and shall be in its proper place when machine is in operation. Section 14: Miscellaneous Underground Rules No dry drilling is allowed underground, unless urgently necessary and with the permission of the Bureau. No worker shall be assigned to work in a working place that has been stoped or abandoned for a considerable length of time unless accompanied by the supervisor. A "DANGER" sign shall be posted in the said place and every precaution must be taken to prevent the possibility of asphyxiation. All openings on the floor shall be either covered or protected by grizzlies or boards to prevent workers from falling accidentally into them. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 69 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-070.ppm === Rule 392 Rule 393 Rule 394 Rule 395 Rule 396 Rule 397 Rule 398 Rule 399 Rule 400 Rule 401 Rule 402 Rule 403 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations All materials shall be piled neatly at a safe distance from any track or passageway SO as not to impede or endanger the traffic. Oil, waste, old timber or refuse of any kind shall not be allowed to accumulate underground. Tools and other metallic materials shall not be carried on one's shoulder especially in close proximity to exposed electrical wires. All defects of, or damage or injury to, machinery or timbering, or to apparatus and equipment in general, in or about the mine which are of dangerous nature, and all unsafe or dangerous conditions in the course of mine operation, even though not resulting in personal injury, shall be promptly reported to the immediate supervisor in charge by the worker observing them. When drilling or when striking or breaking any boulder or slab with hammer or pick, examine the same before starting the work to see whether it contains a drill hole containing dynamite or caps or both. Safety goggles shall be worm when breaking boulders with a pick or hammer. No flooring, roofing, matting, lagging or timbering of any kind whatsoever will be removed if it will make an opening dangerous except when proper precautions of guarding such opening are taken. All spikes or nails or other protruding objects with or without points projecting from timbers and other places shall be bent down or removed. No worker shall be assigned, allowed, or be required to perform work alone in any area where hazardous conditions exist that would endanger his safety, unless he can communicate with others, can be heard or can be seen. Shelter holes shall be kept free of refuse and other obstructions. Crosscuts used as shelter holes shall be kept free of refuse or other materials to a depth of 4.50 meters. Shelter holes shall be provided at all manually operated doors and at switch throws except; (a) at room switches, or (b) at switches where more than 1.8 meters of side clearance is provided. Exemption of this requirement is allowed if such shelter holes create a hazardous roof condition. At each underground slope landing where workers pass and cars are handled, a shelter hole at least 3 meters in depth, 1.20 meters in width, and 1.80 meters in height shall be provided. Rescue chambers, properly sealed and ventilated, shall be erected at suitable locations in the mine to which workers may go in case of an emergency for protection against hazards. Such chambers shall be properly equipped with first aid materials, an adequate supply of air and self-contained Page | 70 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-071.ppm === breathing equipment, an independent communication system to the surface, and proper accommodations for workers while awaiting the rescue. Rule 404 When new coal mines are opened, not more than twenty (20) workers shall be allowed at any one time in any mine until a connection has been made between the two openings, and such connections shall be made as soon as possible. Rule 405 When only one mine opening is available, owing to final mining of pillars, not more than twenty (20) workers shall be allowed in such mine at any one time and the distances between the mine openings and working face shall not exceed 150 meters. Rule 406 Mine opening declared inactive, or permanently closed, or abandoned shall be properly sealed by the Operator. Other mine openings shall be adequately protected to prevent entrance by unauthorized workers. Rule 407 A permit shall be obtained from the Bureau by a coal mine that requires the construction, operation, and maintenance of tunnels under any river, stream, lake, or other body of water, sufficiently large to constitute a hazard to workers. The permit shall include terms and conditions to appropriately ensure the safety of workers working or passing through the tunnels. The permit shall require, in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Bureau that a safety zone be established beneath and adjacent to the body of water. No plan shall be approved unless there is a minimum of cover to be determined based on test holes drilled by the Operator in a manner to be prescribed by the Bureau. Rule 408 Whenever any working place approaches within fifteen (15) meters of abandoned area in the mine as shown by surveys made and certified by a registered geodetic engineer, or within sixty (60) meters of any other abandoned areas of the mine which cannot be inspected and which may contain dangerous accumulations of water or gas, or within sixty (60) meters of any working of an adjacent mine, a borehole or boreholes shall be drilled to a distance of at least six (6) meters in advance of the working face of such working place and shall be continually maintained to a distance of at least three (3) meters in advance of the advancing working face. When there is more than one borehole, they shall be drilled sufficiently close to each other to insure that the advancing working face will not accidentally hole through into abandoned areas or adjacent mines. Boreholes shall also be drilled not more than 2.90 meters apart in the rib of each working place to a distance of at least six (6) meters and at an angle of 45 degrees. Such rib holes shall be drilled in one or both ribs in such working place as may necessary for adequate protection of workers in such place. 2018 Coa! Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 71 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-072.ppm === Rule 409 Rule 410 Rule 411 Rule 412 Rule 413 Rule 414 Rule 415 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Section 15: Mine Rescue Organization Producing underground coal mines employing one hundred (100) or more workers underground at any one time shall maintain a mine rescue organization capable of sustaining operation during an emergency until outside help or assistance is available. Underground coal mines employing less than one hundred (100) workers underground at any one time shall cluster with other underground mines located within the same region and shall establish a common mine rescue team. A Memorandum of Agreement shall be established among the underground coal mines in order to operationalize the mine rescue team. A mine initiating a mine rescue organization shall provide and maintain Mine Rescue Station with a minimum of 5-units self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus of at least two (2) hours duration and adequate auxiliary apparatus, equipment and other maintenance facilities. A mine rescue apparatus team shall maintain at least a minimum of twelve (12) trained members. A regular member of a mine rescue team shall possess the following qualifications: Not less than 21 years nor more than 45 years in age Must pass a rigid physical examination Must pass the basic mine rescue course Must have previous training in First-Aid ao Tf A mine maintaining a Mine Rescue Organization shall prepare and make available an emergency flow chart that defines the course of action in case of an emergency. If feasible, all neighboring mines shall initiate to organize a Mutual-Aid Mine Rescue Emergency Program. Page | 72 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-073.ppm === TES AORN DA AVERT ALT RIE SEAS Ae POET OGY FS ie SE EVR Rule 416 Rule 417 Rule 418 Rule 419 Rule 420 Rule 421 Rule 422 Rule 423 Rule 424 Rule 425 CHAPTER III RULES ON SURFACE OPERATIONS Section 1: General Provisions All safety rules and regulations previously cited for underground mines which are applicable to surface mines are hereby embodied on Rules on Surface Operations. The Operator of the coal mine shall establish a ground control plan for the safe control of all highwalls, pits, and spoil banks. The width and height of working benches shall be governed by the type and size of equipment to be used. The slope of benches shall be kept at an angle of flatness that minimizes the danger of sudden slide. The vertical height of working benches shall be kept at a maximum of one and a half (1.5) meters above the maximum reach of the shovel or loader being used. If the bench height exceeds three-fourths (3/4) of the maximum reach of the shovel or loader; the track shoes of the shovel or wheels of the loader shall be positioned diagonally with respect to the toe of the bench at an angle not to exceed 30° so that the shovel or loader can easily retreat from the bank if the wall gives way. In the event that the width of the working berm is inadequate, the shovel or the loader shall be positioned diagonally with respect to the toe of the bench at an angle not to exceed 30° so that the shovel/loader can easily retreat from the bank if the wall gives way. No person shall be allowed to work near moving machinery or equipment. Unless the job so requires such as spotters, conveyor tenders and sorters, every precaution shall be taken to avoid accidents. A spotter in every shift shall report to the equipment operator any unsafe condition, such as soft and bad ground, presence of misfires, impounded water and other abnormal conditions that can endanger or hamper operations. A spotter or person directing the movement of an equipment during nighttime shall be provided with illuminating device such as flashlight, miner's lamp, reflectorized vest and gloves or any combination thereof. Adequate illumination shall be provided when working at night including cloudy or foggy condition during the day. It shall be prohibited to work on or under any overhanging bank/crest or boulders. The overhanging bank/crest shall be loosened or cut down while the overhanging boulders shall be knocked down first before any kind of work is started. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 73 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-074.ppm === Rule 426 Rule 427 Rule 428 Rule 429 Rule 430 Rule 431 Rule 432 Rule 433 Rule 434 Rule 435 Rule 436 Rule 437 Rule 438 Rule 439 Rule 440 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Workers, other than those necessary to correct unsafe conditions shall not work near or under dangerous high walls or banks. Whenever it becomes necessary for safety to remove hazardous material from high walls by hand, the hazardous material shall be approached from a safe direction and the material removed from a safe location. Hazardous areas/conditions shall be corrected before any other work is performed. Safety precautions shall be taken when doing repair work between immobilized equipment and the high wall or spoil bank, such that the equipment may hinder escape from rock falls or slides. Two-way radios or cell phones shal! be turned off within 70 meters from electrical blasting cables or when entering an explosives magazine area. Only duly authorized workers shall be allowed to operate any machine or equipment. Equipment operators shall be made responsible for the protection of workers and equipment within their scope of jurisdiction. In coming near or working around operating equipment, one shall make known to the equipment operator of his presence in the area or shall stay within the lines of sight of the equipment operator. It shall be prohibited to get on or off any moving vehicles or equipment. On-the-ground and on-the-cab inspections shall be conducted prior to starting and operating the unit. It shall be prohibited to clean and to apply oil and grease, adjust or repair any equipment while it is in operation. Adjustments and repairs of any parts of the equipment shall be done by authorized persons only. Equipment shall be locked-out during repair to prevent it from being set in motion. Inspection of the conditions of all visible machine parts shall be done by an authorized personnel preferably when the machine is not in motion. Machines shall not be operated unless safeguards are in place and are in good working condition as certified by a mechanic. The rules, regulations and precautions pertaining to loading, unloading and transporting explosives shall be strictly complied with. Open flame shall be prohibited within 16 meters during refueling of any equipment and vehicle. Page | 74 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-075.ppm === ABE Tey PAS TTP Oe Pe amtiiseen é Fi AY Rule 441 Rule 442 Rule 443 Rule 444 Rule 445 Rule 446 Rule 447 Rule 448 Rule 449 Rule 450 Rule 451 Rule 452 Rule 453 Rule 454 Drivers shall not exceed the speed limit set by the Safety Department of the coal Operator. Drivers shall not overtake or pass a vehicle at curves. If a disabled vehicle is blocking the lane, the driver of the incoming vehicle shall slow down and pass with extreme caution. Give right of way to loaded and ascending trucks. Maintain a safe distance from vehicle in front while ascending or descending in the same lane. Personnel of other departments servicing in the pit area shall be required to coordinate with the mine supervisor on duty. Servicing of any equipment shall be conducted in area not affected by operation or free from other moving equipment. Tourists, sightseers and other visitors shall be properly authorized before entering the pit area. There shall be one safety escort for the group. While traveling along the ramps within the mine open pit, safe distance shall be maintained from the vehicle in front. Section 2: Drilling Mobilization and demobilization procedures shall be established taking into account the terrain and conditions likely to be encountered during travel. Gradients, slopes and means of working on steep or difficult terrain shall be discussed with workers before starting work. Special work platform shall be provided in steep terrain. Appropriate access for support trucks and service vehicles shall be developed, particularly if the rig will operate at night. Drainage for the site and access tracks shall be developed. Potential hazards such as power lines, flood paths, unstable ground, road and weather conditions, among others shall be identified and assessed before commencement of drilling activities. Procedures for traffic management around work areas and camp sites, including parking areas shall be established and implemented. Wherever possible, biodegradable mud and non-toxic additives shall be used. Fuels, muds, lubricants and chemicals shal! be safely and conveniently stored. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 75 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-076.ppm === Rule 455 Rule 456 Rule 457 Rule 458 Rule 459 Rule 460 Rule 461 Rule 462 Rule 463 Rule 464 Rule 465 Rule 466 Rule 467 Rule 468 Rule 469 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Drilling fluids and water shall be channeled away from the hole, collar and around the rig. Muddy or slippery walkways, working platforms and ladders cause slips, falls and inefficient work practices. Adequate closed-circuit system shall be utilized for potentially harmful drilling mud and other drilling additives. When a drill is to be moved from one drilling area to another, drill steel, tools and other equipment shall be secured and the mast placed at a safe position. The drill helper’s location shall be made known to the drilling operator at all times when the drill is being moved. When in operation, drills shall be attended to at all times. Drill operator shall maintain a position that would not hinder his access to the control levers, or from insecure footing or staging. Workers shall not be on the mast while the drill bit is in operation unless a safe platform is provided and safety belts are used. Drill crews shall stay clear of drill stems that are in motion. Workers shall not pass under or step over a moving stem or auger. In the event of power failure, drill controls shall be placed in the neutral position until power is restored. When churn drills or vertical rotary drills are used, drillers shall not be allowed to work under suspended tools and when collaring holes, inspecting or during any operation in which tools are removed from the hole, all tools shall be lowered to the ground or platform. Workers shall not hold the drill steel while collaring holes or rest their hands on the chuck or centralizer while drilling. Drill hole large enough to constitute a hazard shall be covered or guarded. Workers operating or working near jack-hammers, jacking drills or other drilling machines shall position themselves so that they will not be struck or lose their balance if the drill steel breaks or sticks. Air shall be turned off and bled from the air hoses before hand-held air drills are moved from one working area to another. When it is necessary for both the drilling operator and helper to leave the equipment, the machine shall be shut down. Page | 76 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-077.ppm === Bi fas haat TTT FEE SATE APE ETAT AREER) MES ERE NAT REGS UPSTREAM RTS CRT ort ae oe en gn gt ie, Hae ORT brie in a Rule 470 Rule 471 Rule 472 Rule 473 Rule 474 Rule 475 Rule 476 Rule 477 Rule 478 Rule 479 Rule 480 Rule 481 Rule 482 Rule 483 Rule 484 Rule 485 When drilling near the crest of a bank, the drill shall be oriented at right angle and not parallel to the bank. Unauthorized persons shall not be allowed within the immediate vicinity of the drilling area. Drilling crew shall be prohibited from staying or resting under the drill at any time. The drill shall not be re-positioned when no communication is established between the drill operator and his helper. The drilling machine and its mast or derrick shall not be posted closer than 6 meters horizontally and 1.5 meters vertically from power lines. Drill operator shall inspect the drilling machine, accessories, tools, hoisting cables, hoses, derricks and platforms before the start of the drilling operation. Any defects shall be reported immediately to the drill supervisor. Workers shall not be allowed near the rotating or moving accessories or drill parts or climb the mast while drilling operation is in progress. Railings shall be installed around platform otherwise workers shall use safety belts. Workers shall not hold the wrench at the gripping tip when tightening or loosening accessories particularly rods or casings. Drilling machine shall always be anchored when moving up or down slope to prevent from falling. The noise emission threshold shall be set to maintain the lowest possible level of noise exposure. Where the noise exposure standard is exceeded, hearing protection shall be provided that still enables effective communication. Workers shall be trained to recognize when and where hearing protection is required. Signage shall be posted in areas where hearing protection is required. Noise reduction measures shall be implemented where drilling operation is within seventy-five (75) meters away from occupied dwellings. Core samples shall be stored in durable standard core boxes and safely stacked. Upon completion of the program, drill holes must be sealed to eliminate any physical hazard which may result from an open hole in the ground. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 77 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-078.ppm === Rule 486 Rule 487 Rule 488 Rule 489 Rule 490 Rule 491 Rule 492 Rule 493 Rule 494 Rule 495 Rule 496 Rule 497 Section 3: Loading and Haulage Only authorized persons shall be allowed at loading or dumping locations. Where side or overhead clearances on any haulage road on or at any loading or dumping locations at the mine are hazardous to mine workers, such areas shall be conspicuously marked and warning devices shall be installed when necessary to insure safety of the workers. No person shall be allowed to ride or be otherwise transported on or in the following equipment whether loaded or empty: a. Dippers, shovels, buckets, forks and clamshells; b. Cargo space of dump trucks or haulage equipment used to transport coal or other material; Outside the cabs and beds of mobile equipment; d. Chain, belts, or bucket conveyor except where such conveyors are specifically designed to transport persons; e. Buckets on aerial tramways. e No man-trip vehicle or other conveyance used to transport workers to and from work areas at surface coal mines shall be overcrowded, and all workers shall ride in a safe position. Mobile equipment shall be equipped with adequate brakes, and trucks and front- end loaders shall also be equipped with parking brakes. Ramps and dumps shall be of solid construction, of ample width, have ample clearance and headroom, and be kept reasonably free of spillage. Berms or guards shall be provided on the other bank of elevated roadways. Stockpiles of muck, bumper blocks, safety hooks, or similar means shall be provided to prevent over travel and overturning at dumping locations. Vehicles shall follow at a safe distance while passing shall be limited to areas of adequate clearance and visibility. Mobile equipment operators shall! have full control of the equipment while it is in motion. Equipment operating speeds shall be prudent and consistent with conditions of roadway, grades, clearance, visibility, traffic, and the type of equipment used. Cabs of mobile equipment shall be kept free of extraneous materials. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 78 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-079.ppm === Rule 498 Rule 499 Rule 500 Rule 501 Rule 502 Rule 503 Rule 504 Rule 505 Rule 506 Rule 507 Rule 508 Rule 509 Rule 510 Rule 511 Rule 512 Equipment operators shall sit facing the direction of travel while operating the equipment with dual controls. Workers shall notify equipment operator when getting on or off equipment. Dust control measures shall be taken where dust significantly reduces visibility of equipment operators. Dippers, buckets, loading booms of heavy suspended loads shall not be swung over the cab of haulage vehicle until the driver is out of the cab in safe location, unless the truck is designed specifically to protect the driver from falling materials. Workers shali not work or pass under the buckets or booms of loaders in operation. Tires shall be deflated before starting repairs and adequate means shall be provided to prevent wheel locking rims from creating hazard during tire inflation. Electrically powered equipment shall not be left unattended unless the master switch is in the off position, all operating controls are in the neutral position, and the brakes are set or other equivalent precautions are taken against rolling. Mobile equipment shall not be left unattended unless the brakes are set. The wheels shall be turned towards the toe of the berm, and fully blocked, when such equipment is parked on a grade. Early warning devices shall be provided when parked equipment creates hazard to vehicular traffic. Dippers, buckets, scraper blades, and similar movable parts shall be secured or lowered to the ground when not in use. Shovel trailing cables shall not be moved with the shovel dipper unless cable slings or sleds are used. Bulldozer, back hoe, crane and other heavy equipment loaded on a trailer truck shall be properly secured when hauled on a level ground. At the mine pit area, the equipment shall travel by itself downhill or uphill. Materials which are to be hauled shall be provided with necessary steel cables, chains, binders, and or other rigging materials into the trailer truck to prevent sliding or falling. Any load extending beyond the rear of the vehicle body shall be marked clearly with a red flag by day and red light at night. Rigid tow bars or safety chain shall be used to tow heavy equipment. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 79 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-080.ppm === Rule 513 Rule 514 Rule 515 Rule 516 Rule 517 Rule 518 Rule 519 Rule 520 Rule 521 Rule 522 Rule 523 Rule 524 Rule 525 Rule 526 Rule 527 Rule 528 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Parked railcars shall be blocked securely. Over loading shall not be allowed at all times. Haulage roads shall be kept reasonably free of water, debris and spillage. Where the ground at dumping site may fail to support the weight of a loaded dump truck, dumping shall be done at a safe distance back from the edge of the bank. Adequate protection shall be provided at dumping locations where workers may be endangered by falling materials. Grizzlies, grates, and other sizing devices at dump and transfer points shall be anchored securely in place. Spotters shall be well positioned in the clear sight of the equipment operator while trucks and equipment shall be equipped with appropriate backing lights and horns. Section 4: Truck Haulage Trucks shall be inspected at the beginning of each shift and during service periods. Defects shall be reported immediately to the supervisor. Gauges shall be in good operating condition and these shall be monitored during operation by the driver. When travelling, all drivers shall check road conditions and report any hazard to the supervisor. The road shall be cleared of any obstructions before the truck is moved. The driver shall not move his unit unless clear signal is given. A minimum distance of 30 meters shall be observed in following another truck on downgrade or upslope. When loading and dumping, trucks shall not be parked closer than 20 meters behind or in front or 5 meters beside other trucks. Right-lane traffic shall always be maintained unless otherwise directed and safely warranted. It shall be prohibited to run over electric cables, boulders or other obstructing materials. Headlights shall be dimmed when approaching vehicles during nighttime. Page | 80 of 133