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What must be provided in every mine for persons employed therein?
What is the minimum distance a drinking water point should be placed from washing places, urinals, or latrines, unless approved otherwise?
How should drinking water points be marked in the mine?
Who can permit alternative arrangements for drinking water supply below ground?
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What type of water supply is required by the provisions for those employed in mines?
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What is required in every mine employing more than one hundred and fifty people?
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Who has the authority to take action in the event of a dangerous situation not specifically addressed in the Act?
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What is an explicit provision that a mine requires when employing a large number of workers?
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If a work situation creates an unforeseen danger, what action can the Chief Inspector take?
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What type of staff must be present in the first-aid room in a mine with more than 150 employees?
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What is required for male and female employees in every mine regarding sanitation facilities?
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What must be true about the condition of latrines and urinals according to the regulations?
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Who is responsible for ensuring the availability of first-aid treatment in a mine?
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What is required to be kept in first-aid boxes in a mine?
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What provision is made for transporting injured or ill workers in a mine?
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Study Notes
Provisions Regarding Health and Safety
- Drinking Water: Every mine must provide a sufficient supply of cool and wholesome drinking water at suitable points easily accessible by workers. For underground workers, the Chief Inspector can approve alternate arrangements for the water supply in place of specific points. All water access points must be clearly marked with "DRINKING WATER" in a language understood by the majority of workers. Additionally, no drinking water point should be located within six meters of washing places, urinals or latrines, unless a shorter distance is approved by the Chief Inspector.
Conservancy
- Toilets and Urinals: Every mine must provide separate latrines and urinals for both males and females. These facilities must meet prescribed standards, be easily accessible for all employees, and be conveniently located.
- Cleanliness and Maintenance: The latrines and urinals are required to be well-lit, well-ventilated and kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Specification of Required Number: The Central Government determines the minimum number of latrines and urinals needed in relation to the number of male and female employees. The Central Government also enforces other sanitation-related provisions to create optimal health conditions for mine workers.
Medical Appliances and First Aid
- First Aid Boxes/Cupboards: Every mine must provide first-aid boxes or cupboards containing prescribed items, easily accessible throughout working hours.
- Prescribed Contents Only: The only items allowed in the first-aid boxes/cupboards are those specifically prescribed.
- Designated Person: A trained person is responsible for each first-aid box/cupboard. This person is responsible for ensuring proper first-aid treatment is given and the box/cupboard is readily available during working hours.
- Transportation: Prescribed arrangements must be made to transport injured or ill workers to hospitals or dispensaries.
First Aid Rooms
- Mines with Over 150 Employees: Mines employing more than 150 people must have a designated first-aid room, equipped with adequate medical and nursing staff. This room must be maintained according to prescribed standards.
Powers of Inspectors
- Dangerous Conditions: If any work or situation presents a danger, even if not explicitly mentioned in the Act, the Chief Inspector can take action. The Chief Inspector also has the power to take action when the Act does not provide a specific provision covering a particular situation.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential provisions regarding health and safety in mines, focusing on drinking water supply, toilet facilities, and cleanliness standards. Understanding these regulations is vital for ensuring a safe work environment for all mining employees.
