=== dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-101.ppm === Rule 761 Rule 762 Rule 763 Rule 764 Rule 765 Rule 766 Rule 767 Rule 768 CHAPTER VI HEALTH AND SANITATION Section 1: General Provisions The coal Operator shall ensure the provision of regular health surveillance of workers exposed to occupational health hazards in the mining operation. The coal Operator shall provide bathing facilities, clothing change rooms and sanitary facilities, for the use of the workers in the mine. Bath houses, change rooms, and sanitary toilet facilities shall be in a location convenient for the use of the workers. Where such facilities are designed to serve more than one mine, they shall be centrally located for the convenient use of the workers in all the mines served by such facilities. All bathing facilities, change rooms, and sanitary toilet facilities shall be provided with adequate light, heat, and ventilation so as to maintain a comfortable air temperature and to minimize the accumulation of moisture and odors, and such facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The Operator of a coal mine shal! make arrangements with a licensed physician, medical service, medical clinic or hospital to provide 24-hours emergency medical assistance for person injured at the mine. The Operator of a coal mine shall make arrangements with an ambulance service, or otherwise provide, for 24-hours emergency transportation for any person injured at the mine. An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided for drinking purposes in the active workings of the mine, and such water shall be carried, stored, and otherwise protected in sanitary containers. Workers in an underground coal mine shall be required to wear the following protective clothing and devices: a. Protective clothing or equipment and face-shield or goggles when welding, cutting, or when other hazards to the eyes exist from flying particles; b. Suitable protective clothing to cover those parts of the body exposed to injury when handling corrosive or toxic substances or other materials which might cause injury to the skin; c. Protective gloves when handling materials or performing work which might cause injury to the hands; however, gloves shall not be worn where they 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 101 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-102.ppm === would create a greater hazard by becoming entangled in the moving parts of equipment; d. A suitable hard hat or hard cap. If a hard hat or hard cap is painted, non- metallic based shall be used; e. Suitable protective footwear. Section 2: First - Aid Equipment Rule 769 The Operator of an underground coal mine shall maintain a supply of the first-aid equipment set forth in Rule 770 at each of the following locations: At the mine dispatcher's office or other appropriate work area on the surface a, in close proximity of the mine entry; b. At the bottom of each regularly traveled slope or shaft; however, where the bottom of such slope or shaft, is not more than 300 meters from the surface, such first-aid supplies may be maintained on the surface at the entrance to the mine; and, c. 150 meters from other strategic locations in the mine. Rule 770 The first-aid equipment required to be maintained under Rule 769 shall include at least the following: se rom ae me an One stretcher One broken-back board. If splint stretcher combination is used it will satisfy the requirements of both (a) and (b); 24 triangular bandages (15 if a splint-stretcher combination is used) Fight 10-centimeter bandage compresses Eight 5-centimeter bandage compresses Twelve 25-millimeter adhesive compresses Two blankets The necessary complements of arm and leg splints A self-rescue device Betadine Portable oxygen cylinder or equivalent Rule 771 All first-aid supplies required to be maintained under the provisions of Rule 770 shall be stored in suitable, sanitary, dust tight, moisture proof containers. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 102 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-103.ppm === LHRE HUGO RR CHAPTER VII ELECTRICITY All electrical installations, constructions and equipment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Engineering Code. Operations, maintenance and repair works of electrical equipment or machinery shall be done by qualified and duly authorized workers. Definitions For the purpose of this Chapter, the term: 1. 2. "Permissible equipment" means equipment used in coal operations designed to assure that such equipment will not cause a mine fire or explosion. "Low voltage" means up to and including 660 volts; "medium voltage" means voltages from 661 to 1,000 volts; and "high voltage" means more than 1,000 volts. "Circuit Breaker" means a device devised to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means and to open up the circuit automatically on a pre-determined over-current setting without injury to itself when properly applied to its rating. "Conductor" means a material, usually in the form of a wire, cable, or bus bar, capable of carrying an electric current. "Insulation" means a dielectric substance offering a high resistance to the passage of current and to disruptive discharge through the substance. "Over-current" means an abnormal connection of relatively low resistance, whether made accidentally or intentionally, between two points of different potential in a circuit. "Electrical work" means the construction, inspection, testing, calibrating, maintenance, or alteration of an electrical installation that is or will be located underground. Section 1: General Provisions Rule 772 All electrical works shall be covered by safe work permits issued by the safety department. Rule 773 Only qualified and authorized workers shall supervise and conduct electrical works. The materials to be used shal! conform to the established electrical codes. Rule 774 Only qualified persons shall perform electrical works on low-, medium-, or high- voltage distribution circuits or equipment. Disconnecting devices shall be locked out and suitably tagged by such persons. Locks or tags shall be removed only by the person who installed them or, if such person is not available, by person authorized by the Operator. Rule 775 All permissible power connection points shall be in the air intake. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 103 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-104.ppm === Rule 776 Rule 777 Rule 778 Rule 779 Rule 780 Rule 781 Rule 782 Rule 783 Rule 784 Rule 785 Rule 786 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations All junction or distribution boxes for making multiple power connections inby the last open crosscut shall be permissible. Standard cap lamps, flame safety lamps, portable methane detectors, telephones, signaling devices, lighting equipment for illuminating underground mines, methane monitoring systems, electrical tools and equipment shall be permissible. The location and electric rating of all stationary electric apparatus in connection with the mine electric system, including permanent cables, switchgears, rectifying substations, transformers, and permanent pumps shall be shown on a mine map. The map shall be updated immediately when changes have been made in location, electric rating, or setting. All power circuits and electric equipment shall be de-energized before work is done on such circuits and equipment, except when necessary for trouble shooting or testing. Appropriate lock-out and tag-out procedures shall be implemented. All electrical equipment shall be regularly examined, tested, and maintained by a qualified person to assure safe operating conditions. When a potentially dangerous condition exists, the equipment shall be removed from service until such condition is Corrected. All electrical conductors shall be in standard size and current carrying capacity to prevent overloading. All electrical connections or splices in conductors shall be mechanically and electrically efficient. All electrical connections or splices in insulated wire shall be reinsulated at least to the same degree of protection as the remainder of the wire. Cables shall be installed in the metal frames of motors, splices boxes, and electrical connections through standard and accepted fittings. When insulated wires other than cables pass through metal frames, the holes shall be substantially bushed with insulated bushing. All power wires (except trailing wires cables on mobile equipment, especially designed cables conducting high-voltage power to underground rectifying equipment or transformers, or bare or insulated ground and return wires) shall be supported on well-insulated insulators and shall not contact combustible materials, roof, or ribs. Power wires and cables, except trolley wires, trolley feeder wires, and bare signal wires, shall be insulated adequately and fully protected. All main power circuits shall be installed at the surface. Substation installed underground shall be housed in explosion proof enclosure and located in well- ventilated area. Page | 104 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-105.ppm === Rule 787 Rule 788 Rule 789 Rule 790 Rule 791 Rule 792 Rule 793 Rule 794 Rule 795 Rule 796 Rule 797 Rule 798 Rule 799 Rule 800 All electric equipment shall be provided with appropriate switches or controls that are safely designed, constructed, and installed. Automatic circuit breaker or fuse shall be installed to protect all electrical equipment and circuits against short circuit and overloads. Three-phase motors on all electric equipment shall be provided with overload protection that will de-energize all three phases in case any phase is overloaded. Dry wooded platforms, insulating mats, or other electrically nonconductive materials shall be placed at all switchboards and power-control switches. Switchboards shall be installed with passageways or lanes of travel to allow access to the back of the switchboard from both ends for inspection, adjustment or repair. Lighting arresters shall be connected to a low resistance-grounding medium on the surface which shall be separated from neutral grounds by a distance of not less than eight (8) meters. Switches controlling lighting circuits shall be of permissible type approved for use in explosive atmosphere. Permissible lamps shall be of vapor proof type. The voltage on bare signal or control wires accessible to personal contact shall not exceed forty (40) volts. Transformers shall be of enclosed type, or shall be placed at least 2.4 meters above the ground, or installed in a transformer house, or surrounded by a substantial fence at least 1.8 meters and at least 90 centimeters from any energized parts, casings, or wirings. Transformer stations shall be enclosed to prevent persons from unauthorized entry. Resistors, heaters, and rheostats shall be safely located to prevent fire and shall be provided with guards to avoid personal contact. Danger signs shall be posted at all major electrical installations. Cover plates on electrical equipment shall be kept in place at all times except during testing or repairs. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 105 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-106.ppm === Rule 801 Rule 802 Rule 803 Rule 804 Rule 805 Rule 806 Rule 807 Rule 808 Rule 809 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Section 2: Grounding All metallic sheaths, armors, and conduits enclosing power conductors shall be electrically continuous throughout and shall be electrically grounded. Grounding shall be used to ensure against a difference in potential between metallic sheaths, armors and conduits, enclosing power conductors and frames, casings and metal enclosures of electric equipment, and the earth. The frames of all off track direct current machines and the enclosures of related detached components shall be effectively grounded. Lock-out —Tag-out policy shall be enforced in all electrical repairs. Energized high-voltage surface line may be repaired only when the Operator has determined that: a. Such repairs cannot be scheduled during a period when the power circuit can be properly de-energized and grounded; b. Such repairs will be performed on power circuits with a phase-to-phase nominal voltage no greater than 15,000 volts; c. Such repairs on circuits with a phase-to-phase nominal voltage of 5,000 volts or more will be performed only with the use of live line tools; d. Weather conditions will not interfere with such repairs or expose those workers assigned to such work to an imminent danger. When two or more workers are working on an energized high-voltage surface line simultaneously, and any one of them is within reach of another, such workers shall not be allowed to work on different phases or equipment with different potentials. Before repair work on energized high-voltage surface lines is started, protective equipment shall be used to cover all bare conductors, ground wires, guys, telephone lines, and other attachments in proximity to the area of planned repairs. Such protective equipment shall be installed from a safe position below the conductors or other apparatus being covered. Each rubber protective device employed in the making of repairs shall have a dielectric strength of 20,000 volts, or more. All underground high-voltage transmissions cables shall be installed only in regularly inspected air courses and haulageways and shall be covered or placed so as to afford protection against damage, guarded where workers regularly work or pass under them unless they are two (2) meters or more above the floor or rail, securely anchored, properly insulated, or placed to prevent contact with other voltage circuits. All rubber protective equipment used on work on energized high-voltage surface lines shall be electrically tested by the operator of the equipment in accordance with Page | 106 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-107.ppm === Rule 810 Rule 811 Rule 812 Rule 813 Rule 814 Rule 815 Rule 816 ASTM standards, Part 28, published February 1968 and such testing shall be conducted in accordance with the following schedule: Rubber gloves, once each month; Rubber sleeves, once every three months; Rubber blankets, once every six months; Insulator hoods and line hose, once a year; and, Other electric protective equipment, once a year. ono op Rubber gloves shall not be used and stored wrong side out. Blankets shall be rolled when not in use, and line hose and insulator hoods shall be stored in their normal position and shape. Disconnecting or cutout switches on energized high-voltage surface lines shall be operated only with insulated sticks, fuse tongs, or pullers which are adequately insulated and maintained to protect the operator from the voltage to which he is exposed. When such switches are operated from the ground, the person operating such devices shall wear protective rubber gloves. When not in use, power circuits underground shall be de-energized on idle days and idle shifts, except that rectifiers and transformers may remain energized. The Operator of the coal mine shall maintain a written record of each test, examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers. Guy wires from poles supporting high-voltage transmission lines shall be securely connected to the system ground or be provided with insulators installed near the pole end. Section 3: Underground Low and Medium Voltage Lines Low and medium voltage power circuits serving three-phase alternating current equipment shall be protected by suitable circuit breakers of adequate interrupting capacity which are properly tested and maintained. Such breakers shall be equipped with devices to provide protection against under-voltage, grounded phase, short circuit, and overcurrent. Low and medium voltage three phase alternating current circuits used underground shall contain either a direct or derived neutral which shall be grounded through a suitable resistor at the power center, and a grounding circuit, originating at the grounded side of the grounding resistor, shall extend along with the power conductors and serve as a grounding conductor for the frames of all electrical equipment supplied power from that circuit, except that the Operator may permit ungrounded low-and medium-voltage circuits to be used underground to feed such stationary electrical equipment if such circuits are either steel armored or installed 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 107 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-108.ppm === Rule 817 Rule 818 Rule 819 Rule 820 Rule 821 Rule 822 Rule 823 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations in grounded rigid steel conduit throughout their entire length. The grounding resistor, where required, shall be of the proper ohmic value to limit the ground fault culrent to 25 amperes. The grounding resistor shall be rated for maximum fault current continuously and insulated from ground for a voltage equal to the phase-to- phase voltage of the system. Low and medium voltage resistance grounded systems shal! include a fail-safe ground check circuit to monitor continuously the grounding circuit to assure continuity which ground check circuit shall cause the circuit breaker to open when either the ground or pilot check wire is broken or other no less effective device to assure continuity. Cable couplers shall be constructed so that the ground check continuity conductor shall be broken last when the coupler is being uncoupled. The maximum voltage used for the ground check circuits shall not exceed 40 volts. Disconnecting devices shall be installed in conjunction with the circuit breaker to provide visual evidence that the power is disconnected. Circuit breakers shall be marked for identification. Single phase loads shall be connected phase-to-phase. Trailing cables for mobile equipment shall contain one or more ground conductors having a cross-sectional area of not less than one-half the power conductor. Section 4: Trailing Cables Circuit breakers providing short circuit protection for trailing cables shall be set so as not to exceed the maximum allowable instantaneous settings specified in this section: Maximum Allowable Conductor Size Circuit Breaker AWG or MGM Instantaneous Setting (Amperes) 14 50 12 75 10 150 8 200 6 300 4 500 3 600 2 800 1 1,000 1/0 1,250 Page | 108 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-109.ppm === 2/0 1,500 3/0 2,000 4/0 2,500 250 2,500 300 2,500 350 2,500 400 2,500 450 2,500 500 2,500 Rule 824 Dual element fuses having adequate current-interrupting capacity shall meet the requirements for short circuit protection of trailing cables, however, the current ratings of fuses shall not exceed the maximum values specified in this section: Conductor Single Conductor Cable Two Conductor Cable Size (AWG Maximum Maximum or MGM) Ampacity Fuse Rating Ampacity Fuse Rating 14 15 15 12 20 20 10 25 25 8 60 60 50 50 6 85 90 65 70 4 110 110 90 90 3 130 110 105 110 2 150 150 120 125 1 170 175 140 150 1/0 200 200 170 175 2/0 235 250 195 200 3/0 275 300 225 225 4/0 315 350 260 300 250 350 350 285 300 300 395 400 310 350 350 445 450 335 350 400 480 500 360 300 450 515 600 - 385 400 500 545 600 415 450 Rule 825 When two or more trailing cables junction to the same distribution center, means shall be provided to assure against connecting a trailing cable to the wrong size circuit breaker. Rule 826 One temporary splice may be made in any trailing cable. Such trailing cable may only be used for the next 24-hour period. No temporary splice shall be made in trailing cable within eight (8) meters of the machine, except cable reel equipment. Temporary splices in trailing cables shali be made in a workmanlike manner and 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 109 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-110.ppm === Rule 827 Rule 828 Rule 829 Rule 830 Rule 831 Rule 832 Rule 833 Rule 834 Rule 835 shall be mechanically strong and well insulated. Trailing cables or hand cables which have exposed wires or which have splices that heat or spark under load shall not be used. When permanent splices in trailing cables are made, they shall be: a. Mechanically strong with adequate electrical conductivity and flexibility; b. Effectively insulated and sealed so as to exclude moisture; and, c. Vulcanized or otherwise treated with suitable materials to provide flame- resistant qualities and good bonding to the outer jacket. Trailing cables shall be clamped to machines in a manner to protect the cables from damage by mobile equipment, and to prevent strain on the electrical connections. Short-circuit protection for trailing cables shall be provided by an automatic circuit breaker or other no less effective device, of adequate current-interrupting capacity in each grounded conductor. Disconnecting devices used to disconnect power from trailing cables shall be plainly marked and identified, and such devices shall be equipped or designed in a manner that it can be determined by visual observation that the power is disconnected. Energized medium and high-voltage trailing cables shall be handled only by persons wearing protective rubber gloves, and with other protective devices as necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. Rubber gloves (lineman's gloves) worn while handling high voltage trailing cables shall be rated at least 20,000 volts. Rubber gloves (wireman's gloves) worn while handling trailing cables energized by 660 to 1,000 volts shall be rated at least 1,000 volts and shall not be worn inside out or without protective leather gloves. Section 5: Surface High Voltage Distribution High voltage circuits supplying power to portable or mobile equipment shall be installed with circuit breakers. The grounding resistor shall be rated for maximum fault current continuously and insulated from ground for a voltage equal to the phase-to-phase voltage of the system. All high voltage, resistance grounded systems shall be installed with a fail-safe ground check circuit to monitor continuously the grounding circuit to assure continuity. The fail-safe ground check circuit shall cause the circuit breaker to open when either the ground or ground check wire is broken. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 110 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-111.ppm === Rule 836 Cable connection boxes shall be of substantial construction and designed to guard all energized parts from personal contact. Rule 837 High voltage transmission cables shall be installed so as to prevent contact with low voltage or communication circuits. Rule 838 Circuit breakers and disconnecting switches shall be labeled to show which units they control. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 111 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-112.ppm === CHAPTER VIII MECHANICAL SAFETY RULES Section 1: Safeguards for Mechanical Equipment "Mechanical work" means the construction, inspection, testing, calibrating, maintenance, or alteration of mechanical equipment in accordance with the latest edition of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineering Code. | Rule 839 Rule 840 Rule 841 Rule 842 Rule 843 Rule 844 Rule 845 Rule 846 Rule 847 Rule 848 Rule 849 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Gears; sprockets; chains; drive, head, tail, and take-up pulleys; flywheels; coupling; shafts; saw blades; fan inlets; and similar exposed moving machine parts shall be properly guarded. Guards at conveyor-drive, conveyor-head, and conveyor-tail pulleys shall extend to a distance sufficient to prevent a worker from reaching behind the guard and becoming caught in between the belt and the pulley. Except when testing the machinery, guards shall be secured in place while machinery is being operated. Mobile and stationary machinery and equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition and machinery or equipment in unsafe condition shall be removed from service immediately. Only authorized persons shall operate machinery and equipment. Repairs or maintenance shall not be performed on machinery until power ts off and the machinery is blocked against motion, except where machinery motion is necessary to make adjustments, Machinery shall not be lubricated manually while in motion, unless equipped with extended fittings or cups. Workers shall not work on or from a piece of mobile equipment in a raised position until it has been blocked in place securely. No work shall be performed under machinery or equipment that has been raised until such machinery or equipment has been securely blocked in position. Repairs involving the pressure system of compressors, receivers, or compressed air-powered equipment shall not be started until de-pressurized. Compressed air shall not be directed toward a person. Page | 112 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-113.ppm === Rule 850 Rule 851 Rule 852 Rule 853 Rule 854 Rule 855 Rule 856 Rule 857 Rule 858 Rule 859 Rule 860 Safety chains, suitable locking devices, or automatic cut-off valves shall be used at connections to machines of high pressure hose lines of three-fourths of an inch diameter inside or larger, and between high pressure holes lines of three-fourths of an inch inside or larger, where a connection failure will create a hazard. For purposes of this paragraph, high pressure means pressure of 100 psi or more. Section 2: Pressure Vessels (Compressed Gas) Gas cylinder shall be chained/supported in an upright position at all times. Compressed gas cylinder shall be prohibited inside confined spaces. Gas cylinders shall be labeled, appropriately stored and secured in designated areas. Liquefied and non-liquefied gas cylinders used on the surface shall be: a. Governed by the specifications and recommendations set forth by the Code for Pressure Vessels or the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code; b. Cylinder shall be properly secured during transit on self-propelled equipment or belt conveyors; c. Disconnected from all hoses and gauges after use; d. Equipped with a metal cap or "headband" (fence type metal protector around the valve stem) to protect the cylinder valve during transit; and, e. Clearly labeled "empty" or "MT" when the cylinder tank is empty. When liquefied compressed gas cylinders are transported, the cylinders shall be placed in well insulated and substantially constructed containers which are specifically designed for holding the cylinders. When not in use, the valves of liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas cylinders shall be in the closed position, and all hoses shall be removed from the cylinder. The Operator shall designate qualified persons to use and work with liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas. The qualified persons shall be trained and specifically instructed with respect to the dangers inherent in the use of the gases. Workers who perform welding, cutting, or burning operations shall wear proper personal protective equipment, and clothing free from excessive oil or grease. Liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas shall be used only in well-ventilated areas. When working with liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas, the area shall be free from oil, grease, or coal dust. 2018 Coat Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 113 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-114.ppm === Rule 861 Rule 862 Rule 863 Rule 864 Rule 865 Rule 866 Rule 867 Rule 868 Rule 869 Rule 870 Rule 871 Rule 872 Rule 873 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Only one set of liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas cylinder shall be used to repair any equipment at a time. Liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas cylinders shall be located no less than three (3) meters from the worksite, and they shall be placed in an upright position and chained or otherwise secured against falling. Liquefied and non-liquefied compress gas shall not be used under direct pressure from the cylinder, and where the gases are used under reduced pressure, the pressure level shall not exceed the pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Hose lines, gauges, and other cylinder accessories, shall be maintained in a safe operating condition. Defective cylinders, cylinder accessories, torches, and other welding, cutting, and burning equipment shall be labeled "Defective" and taken out of service. A wrench specifically designed for use with liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas cylinders and a suitable torch tip cleaner to maintain torches in a safe operating condition shall be used in performing welding, cutting or burning. Tests for leaks on the hose or gauges of liquefied and non-liquefied compressed gas cylinders shall only be made with a soft brush and soapy water or soap suds, Section 3: Safeguards on Surface Installations All mine structures, enclosures, or other facilities shall be properly maintained to prevent accidents and injuries to workers. The methane content in the air of any structure, enclosures or other facility shall be less than 1.0% by volume. If the methane content is 1.0% by volume or more, changes or adjustments in the ventilation of the facility shall be made at once. Rock dusting, water spraying or other suitable technology shall be used to prevent the accumulation of coal dust in the air or on the surfaces of structures, enclosures, or other facilities. Where overhead repairs are being made adequate protection shall be provided for all workers in or passing below the overhead work area. Openings in surface installations through which workers or material may fall shall be protected by railings, barriers, covers or other protective devices. Safe means of entrance to and exit from all working areas shall be provided. Page | 114 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-115.ppm === Rule 874 Rule 875 Rule 876 Rule 877 Rule 878 Rule 879 Rule 880 Rule 881 Rule 882 Rule 883 Rule 884 Rule 885 Rule 886 Travel ways and platforms or other means of access where workers are required to travel or work, shall be cleared of all obstructions or slipping hazards. Crossovers, elevated walkways, elevated ramps and stairways shall be constructed substantially, provided with handrails, and maintained in good condition. Crossovers shall be provided where it is necessary to cross conveyors. Adequate illumination shall be provided in all passageways and working areas. Materials shall be stored and stocked in a manner that minimizes stumbling or fall- of-materials hazards. All hazardous waste/substances shall be properly managed (handling, storage, transport and disposal) in accordance with Republic Act No. 6969 or the “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990.” Hitches, hooks and slings used to hoist materials shail be suitable for handling the type of materials being hoisted. Workers shall not be allowed to stay under suspended loads. Taglines shall be used to steady or guide hoisted materials. When necessary to protect the operator of the equipment, all rubber-tired or crawler-mounted self-propelled scrapers, front-end loaders, and tractors, with or without attachments, that are used in surface coal mines or at the surface work areas of underground coal mines shall be provided with substantial falling object protective structures (FOPS). Sounding device shall be activated by the equipment operator prior to starting operation of shovels and draglines. Shovels and draglines shall be equipped with handrails along and around all walkways and platforms. Mobile equipment, such as trucks, front-end loaders, tractors and graders, shall be equipped with an adequate automatic warning device which shall give an audible alarm when the equipment is in reverse movement. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Heaith Rules and Regulations Page | 115 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-116.ppm === Rule 887 Rule 888 Rule 889 Rule 890 Rule 891 Rule 892 Rule 893 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations CHAPTER IX EXPLORATION Section 1: General Provisions The Operator shall conduct the following safety orientation and training prior to implementation of exploration work program: a. b. PAO = a a a mop o 5 Peculiarities of each exploration activity that will be implemented Relevant company health and safety policy, and safety management systems Relevant standard work procedures Assessment of hazards in the field Use of all types of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as sun protection, sun and safety glasses, and safety footwear Safe use of hand and power tools Safe practices around drill rigs and heavy equipment Housekeeping and basic hygiene while camping The need to carry or at least have access to potable water Ensuring work plans and itineraries are known by others Advising companions of allergies, illnesses, etc. Correct practices for manual handling of equipment . Hazards associated with petrol, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), other flammables and chemicals Fire prevention, firefighting and bush fires Company policy on drug and alcohol usage General communications with companions Reporting safety incidents Emergency procedures during natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, etc. The Operator shall have qualified first aiders. The Operator shall maintain the necessary first aid equipment and paraphernalia. First aid kits shall be available for each field party. The Operator shall have sufficient communication facility for emergency cases. Personnel involved in first aid shall coordinate with local community health center for medical and emergency services. All field staff, including sub-contractors’ staff, shal! hold at least a basic first aid certificate and receive basic refresher training at least once a year. Only authorized personnel! shall have access or utilize first aid kits in the field. Page | 116 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-117.ppm === Rule 894 Rule 895 Rule 896 Rule 897 Rule 898 Rule 899 Rule 900 Rule 901 Rule 902 The Operator shall formulate emergency response and evacuation procedures. The Operator shall conduct emergency drills at least once a year to train all workers to respond to emergency cases in accordance with the emergency response and evacuation procedures. Section 2: Abandoned Surface and Underground Mine Workings The Operator shall have a map indicating the locations and extent of all previous surface and underground mine workings in the area. A local mapper familiar with the abandoned mine workings shall! be hired. Prior to conduct of geological survey in abandoned mine workings, assessment and evaluation shall be conducted to determine the hazards in the area. After assessment and evaluation of the abandoned mine workings, necessary corrective measures shall be conducted, such as installation of adequate mine support and restoration of ventilation. Section 3: Exploration Trenches and Test Pits Standard work procedures on excavation shall be in accordance with applicable rules and regulations in Section 3: Civil Works of Chapter X: Miscellaneous Safety Rules. Unstable ground which can cause collapse, particularly during rainy season shall be monitored. Completed trenches and test pits which are no longer needed shall be properly rehabilitated. Section 4: Exploration Shafts, Adits and Crosscuts All applicable rules and regulations pertaining to underground mine openings shall be complied with. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 117 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-118.ppm === Rule 903 Rule 904 Rule 905 Rule 906 Rule 907 Rule 908 CHAPTER X MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY RULES Section 1: Communications Two-way communication system shall be provided between the surface and each underground mine workings and shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times. In the event of any failure in the system that results in loss of communication, repairs shall be started immediately, and the system restored to operating condition as soon as possible. Section 2: Use and Care of Hand Tools Defective tools shal! not be used. They shall be repaired or replaced. Only approved and suitable tool or tools for a certain job shall be used. Tools shall be stored properly during or after use and shall not be left lying around the working place to avoid tripping or slipping hazards. Section 3: Civil Works The following shall govern excavation: a. Excavations with depth of one and a half (1.5) meters or more shall be properly supported and braced to prevent cave-ins; b. Surface clearing shall be conducted within the vicinity of planned excavation activity; c. Where there is a danger of undermining adjacent foundations, excavation works shall be done in short sections and the building walls effectively shored up or braced; d. Power machines used for excavating shall be positioned such that the machine operator is on the side away from the bank; e. Excavation shall be guarded by substantial railings and adequately illuminated during night time; f. Workers shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment within the workplace at all times; g. Proper crosswalks or double planks shall be used to get across excavations; h. Trenches over two (2) meters in depth shall be provided with a ladder extending from the trench bottom to at least 0.6 meter above ground level; 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 118 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-119.ppm === Rule 909 Rule 910 Rule 911 Rule 912 Rule 913 Rule 914 Rule 915 Rule 916 i. Ramps entering excavations shall be wide enough for workers or vehicles. They shall be substantially constructed and provided with adequate braces, supports and railings; j. If derricks or other heavy objects are placed close to the edge of an excavation, additional bracing shall be installed to support the extra pressure due to increased load. Section 4: Storage and Use of Chemicals and Hazardous Materials Chemicals and hazardous materials shall be safely managed, used and stored in accordance with relevant standards and codes. Inventory of chemicals and hazardous materials shall be maintained and reviewed regularly. All chemicals and hazardous materials shall be clearly labeled. The safety engineer shall regularly check all storage and handling systems. The Operator of coal mine shall establish and implement standard work procedures in the safe usage, handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials. An emergency response procedure shall also be established and implemented. Spills of chemical and hazardous materials shall be cleaned up and the cleaning aids used shall be dispose of properly. Workers shall use appropriate personal protective equipment in handling and using chemicals and hazardous materials. Petrol and other flammable liquids shall be stored in areas away from heat sources and clear of dry grasses and bushes. Appropriate fire-fighting equipment shall be provided and readily available where flammable materials are used and/or stored on site. 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations Page | 119 of 133 === dc2018-12-0028-series-of-2018-pages-120.ppm === Rule 917 Rule 918 Rule 919 Rule 920 Rule 921 2018 Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations CHAPTER XI POWERS AND DUTIES The Director of the Energy Resource Development Bureau shall have the power and duty to enforce this Circular and all rules and regulations that may hereafter be promulgated concerning the safe and healthy operation of the coal mines, as well as pollution control laws and regulations. The Director of the Energy Resource Development Bureau shall have the power and authority to suspend any particular activity or operation when such activity or operation causes or will cause imminent danger, or recommend the suspension of the Coal Operating Contract until necessary actions are taken. The Director of the Energy Resource Development Bureau, at reasonable hours of the day or night and in a manner which will not impede or obstruct work in progress may inquire into or inspect the activities of the coal Operator regarding safety and health of all installations, surface or underground within the mining area, issue on pollution and compliance with the terms and conditions of the Coal Operating Contract. The Director of the Energy Resource Development Bureau shall have the power and authority to administer oaths, summons company officials, workers, or other persons having knowledge on the subject or inquiry, inspection or investigation, issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum requiring the attendance and take testimonies of witnesses or the production of such books, papers, records and other pertinent documents as may be material to a just determination of the matter under investigation, inspection or inquiry. The Director of the Energy Resource Development Bureau may grant relief or exemption from compliance with any of the rules in this Circular upon written request or application by the coal mining company concerned, after proper investigation and favorable recommendation of the Coal and Nuclear Minerals Division’s engineers, and under such terms and conditions that may be imposed by the Director. Page | 120 of 133