Mine Safety and Health Standard: Terms and Definitions
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What is the correct definition of the term 'Order' as used in the Mine Safety and Health Standard?

  • An undesired event causing personal injury, damage to property, and delay
  • The total fatal and non-fatal lost-time accidents per million manhours worked
  • The Mine Safety and Health Standards (correct)
  • The Director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau

    • What is the meaning of the term 'Accident Frequency Rate' as defined in the context of this Order?

  • An undesired event causing personal injury, damage to property, and delay
  • The days lost per million manhours worked
  • The contact, exposure, or movement of a person to objects, equipment, machineries, substances, conditions or other persons
  • The total fatal and non-fatal lost-time accidents per million manhours worked (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the term 'Accident Severity Rate' as defined in the context of this Order?

  • The contact, exposure, or movement of a person to objects, equipment, machineries, substances, conditions or other persons
  • The total fatal and non-fatal lost-time accidents per million manhours worked
  • An undesired event causing personal injury, damage to property, and delay
  • The days lost per million manhours worked (correct)

    • What does the term 'Authorized Nuclear Device Operators' refer to in the context of this Order?

    <p>Inducted, trained and qualified individuals to use and operate nuclear devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Director' refer to in the context of this Order?

    <p>The Director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'decommissioning' in the context of mining operations?

    <p>To place the mine facility in a safe and environmentally acceptable condition before ceasing mining operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'blasting area' as per the provided text?

    <p>The area where actual blasting operations will be conducted, posing risks of injury or property damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered an 'employee' in the context of the provided text?

    <p>Any person permitted or suffered to work by an employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an 'explosive' based on the information provided?

    <p>Any chemical compound capable of producing destructive effects through fire, friction, or detonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hot material' refer to according to the provided text?

    <p>A material having a temperature exceeding 57°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required timeframe for submitting a detailed report of a mine accident resulting in death or serious injury as per Rule 2?

    <p>15 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the employer or their representative give notice of any physical injury resulting in death or health threatening occurrences as per Rule 3?

    <p>Without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required timeframe for giving notice of an accident resulting in death or serious injury to the Director, Regional Director, or their representatives as per Rule 2?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Rule 1, what type of records should be kept of all occupational accidents and illnesses occurring in a mine?

    <p>Records of all occupational accidents and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the Director or Regional Director or their representatives require the employer to produce during reasonable business hours for the purpose of any injury or inspection related to safety, health, and sanitation as per Rule 4?

    <p>Documents related to the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for submitting the monthly employers report of accident or sickness including damage to property?

    <p>Within 15 days after every calendar month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Class 'A' mines or service contractors, how many full-time Safety Engineers and Safety Inspectors are required?

    <p>At least one full-time Safety Engineer and one full-time Safety Inspector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of Class 'C' mines or service contractors based on the number of employees?

    <p>Less than 25 and not more than 50 employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for submitting the monthly statistical data on Accident for Class 'B' mines or service contractors?

    <p>Within 15 days after every calendar month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For Class 'D' mines or service contractors, how many personnel are they allowed to employ?

    <p>Not more than 25 personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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