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Directorate General of Mines Safety

Dhanbad - India

STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR GRANT OF EQUIPMENT APPROVAL BY DGMS

1.0 PREAMBLE

The objective is documentation of the standard procedure to be followed

for grant of approval under relevant statute to equipment, appliances,
machinery and other materials used in mines. The document is divided in
several sections each dealing with a particular area of the approval
procedure. It is believed that this document will help in clearing many
doubts which may arise in course of the approval process and help all
concerned in understanding the system in a more comprehensive manner

2.0 BACKGROUND

It is universally understood that quality inputs result in quality output. This

is true in all sphere of activity and is equally relevant in a hazardous
occupation like mining where time and again experience has established
the need for competent manpower, constant vigilance, sustained use of
safe methods and quality materials and equipment which would go a long
way in achieving better safety and health conditions of workers engaged in
the mines. Use of faulty machinery, equipment, tools and materials had in
the past resulted in accidents, disasters and dangerous situations. This
had led to framing of mine safety legislation requiring approval of certain
equipment and material to be used in mines. However, grant of approval
has been restricted to cover specific equipment and material only.

3.0 OBJECTIVE
 The objective of granting approval to various equipment for use in
mines is to primarily fulfill the statutory obligations enshrined under
different provisions of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957; Metalliferous
Mines Regulations, 1961; Oil Mines Regulations, 1984; Indian
Electricity Rules, 1956 & Mines Rescue Rules, 1985; besides
statutory notifications issued under these regulations by the
competent authority from time to time.

Mining is a hazardous occupation and therefore the equipment,

machinery, tools and materials used in mines need to be safe, robust
and reliable capable of working safely under hostile environment.
The equipment need to remain safe under prolonged usage maybe
even in adverse conditions. In view of this, within the process of
approval the actual performance in mines and pitworthiness of the
products are also assessed, in addition to examining conformity to
relevant standards.

4.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRING APPROVAL

All equipment, machinery, appliances and other materials requiring

approval has been broadly categorized into,
(a) Environmental monitoring instruments and devices,
(b) Personal Protective Equipment,
(c) Rescue apparatus,
(d) Electrical equipment and cables,
(e) Machineries and other equipment for carrying out mining operations,
(f) Explosives & accessories,
(g) Safety materials for use in underground mines,
(h) Other specific equipment and materials.
A list of equipment and materials requiring approval under the provisions
of various statute, standards followed and BIS licensing requirement is
given at Appendix-I. The list also includes the equipment requiring
approval through notification in official gazette issued under enabling
provisions by DGMS from time to time. The said notifications are given at
Appendix-IA.

5.0 APPROVAL PROCEDURE

The general procedure for dealing with cases of approval is given in the
following paras, in most of the cases this procedure is followed. However,
there may be cases, which may deviate slightly from the laid down
procedure under special circumstances or due to unique nature of the
equipment or material.
 1. Application need to be made in a proper format specified by DGMS,
the original application must be made by the owner, proprietor,
partner of the company seeking approval or a Director in the Board
of Directors of the company in case of private or partnership
company and small public company. In case of large public company
and PSUs the application should be made by a person not less than
General Manager or equivalent in rank authorized by the owner or
the Director of the company. In case of imported equipment the Chief
Executive or an official not below the rank of General Manager or
equivalent authorized by the Chief Executive of the OEM should be
the original applicant.
2. Equipment need to conform to relevant Indian Standards. In case
there is no Indian Standards, relevant Standards of the country of
origin(ISO/En/Din, etc.) may be accepted by DGMS on its merit.
3. Two copies of test certificates, from an approved laboratory one
original, the other certified copy thereof have to be submitted along
with the application, two copies of the drawings certified by the
Laboratory need to be submitted also.
4. If overseas manufacturers conduct business in India through an
Indian agent, the details of such agents need to be furnished at the
time of making applications for approval.

The above documents are scrutinised and if found in order, Field Trial
approval is granted with a validity ranging from three months to one year
depending on the equipment. In case of explosives field trial approval is
granted for a specified number of shots, and in case of Fire Resistant
Hydraulic Fluid, field trial is given for specified hours. After the equipment
has been successfully field tried, performance reports from the user/
concerned DGMS officers are required to be submitted. If the above reports
are satisfactory, approval is granted for a specified period which differ for
different equipment.

5.1 Application format

Interested manufacturers are required to submit applications in a

prescribed format which is available from DGMS head office at Dhanbad. A
sample application format is given at Appendix-II.

In case there is any change in respect of the information furnished in the

application, the applicant shall forthwith send information in the same
format duly revised but in no case later than one month from the date of
such change.

5.2 Testing
Testing is mainly divided into two parts, type tests and routine tests. Type
tests carried out on a prototype to ensure its conformity to the relevant
standards. DGMS approval is accorded on the basis of type test, and
routine tests are to be carried out by manufacturers at their work-site for
quality assurance.

Prototype of any equipment, material or appliance where Indian Standards

exist, need to be tested as per the relevant standard in an approved test
house in India. DGMS (Tech) Circular No. 5 of 1994 dated 18.05.94 provides
guidelines in respect of such test houses. A copy of the circular mentioned
above is given at Appendix-III.

In case of equipment, material and appliance for which no Indian Standards

exist, relevant standards like ISO/ BS/ En/ Din, etc. may be accepted at the
discretion of DGMS. In certain cases a testing memorandum may have to
be formulated in consultation with DGMS.

The testing of the relevant equipment, appliance or material need to be

done in accordance to the relevant standard/ testing memorandum or tests
required by DGMS. If facilities for all the required tests are not available in
one test house the required tests can be conducted at more than one
approved test house. Two copies of test certificates, one original and one
certified copy thereof have to be submitted along with the application.

In case of imported equipment, they need to be tested in accordance to

relevant Indian Standards, if available. In case, no such Indian Standards
are available, relevant standards like ISO/ BS/En/ Din may be accepted by
DGMS on its merit.

In such cases test certificates from countries of origin of the equipment

may be accepted on merit at the discretion of the approving authority.

5.3 Preliminary examination of the application

In the first stage the examination of a particular case involves the

following,

i. Whether the format has been correctly filled,

ii. Whether the company really exists based on the documentary
evidence submitted,
iii. Whether all information required has been submitted,
iv. Whether all enclosures duly authenticated have been submitted,
v. BIS certification and validity, if applicable,
vi. Examination of drawings submitted,
vii. Scrutiny of test reports,
viii. Detailed examination in respect of capability of the manufacturer to
provide equipment at a later date with sustained quality assurance.
This includes examination of quality control capabilities of the
manufacturer, relevant licenses, testing facilities, storage facilities,
marketing and after sales service capabilities including dealing with
complaints, etc. from the information submitted by the manufacturer.

The test reports are examined with reference to relevant Indian Standards
wherever applicable. Studies are made in respect of drawings and the test
reports and these are analysed to determine whether the equipment,
material or appliance has met the criteria mentioned in the prescribed
standard and passed the performance and safety tests successfully. In
case no IS is available, examination is made in light of other available
standards like ISO/BS/En/Din etc., testing memorandums or other accepted
test standards (e.g. ICIS 001/1991 for powered supports, TM 12 of British
Coal for underground locomotives, BCS 730 for Steel cord belting, etc.);
performance test reports evaluated by the test house with reference to any
standard literature available on the subject is also considered if found
necessary.

There are certain listed items which require BIS certification (see Appendix-
I). In such cases if an application is received without BIS certification, the
application may be entertained and field trials permitted. However, approval
is accorded only after submitting valid BIS certification or a condition is
incorporated in the approval that BIS license shall be obtained before
manufacturing and marketing of the product.

Inspection of the manufacturing facilities of the applicant may be made to

assess capability of the manufacturer in respect of quality control, testing
and other facilities. A format for reporting such an inspection is given at
Appendix-IV.

5.4 Field Trial approval

The concerned dealing officer (s) prepare(s) a report/ note based on the
preliminary examination of the application, test reports, results of factory
visits, conformity to applicable standards and any other relevant
information and recommends the case to the Director General for grant of
approval to conduct field trials. On approval, letters permitting field trial are
issued to the manufacturer with copies to the users. The period of field
trials vary between 3 months to one year depending on the type of
equipment, material or appliance. The periods for conducting actual field
trials for different equipment and materials is given in terms of time and
quantity in Appendix-V.
It is necessary to ensure that trials are conducted in mines suitable for the
purpose and will offer adequate scope for monitoring of the performance
by DGMS. For optimum results it may be necessary to conduct field trial at
more than one mine, as may be decided by DGMS. In case of rescue
apparatus, field trial is conducted at one or more of the rescue stations
before grant of approval.

For an application complete in all respects, the time period between receipt
of application in DGMS and grant of field trial approval should not normally
exceed ninety (90) days.

5.4.1 Monitoring the field trials

Copies of the field trial approval letters are endorsed to concerned

Dy.Director General, in charge of a zonal office of DGMS. The concerned
Director of Mines Safety in charge of the regional office under which the
mine where field trials are conducted falls and Director of Mines Safety
(Electrical), where applicable, has to be kept informed about the trials by
the manufacturers.

During field trials, the performance of the equipment, material, etc. under
trial is monitored by DGMS. In some cases the trials are witnessed by the
officers of DGMS. In some cases, if practicable, the equipment is tested at
the S&T division of DGMS head office.

5.4.2 Reporting of results of field trial

Field trial reporting formats for different types of equipment, material,

appliances, etc. are given in Appendix-VI.

3. Grant of approval

After successful completion of field trial and receipt of satisfactory field

trial reports, the case is examined and recommendations made for grant of
regular approval. In case any shortcomings are observed during field trials,
the same is communicated both during the trials as well as at the end of
the trials to the manufacturer along with a copy to the user. The
manufacturer may seek extension of the field trial which may be granted
based on the merit of the case. There are cases when field trial report
submitted by the user points out some deficiencies, such reports are
forwarded to the manufacturers for comments or for taking corrective
measures.

The Director General of Mines Safety grants the approval with suitable
conditions on receiving recommendations from the concerned dealing
departments.
6.1 DGMS approval mark/ No.

On grant of approval all manufacturers are given an unique number (like

DGMS SA-9/89) for the particular equipment, etc. The manufacturers are
required to display the mark prominently on every product.

6.2 Validity of approval

All approvals are valid for a particular period ranging from one (1) to five (5)
years. Appendix-V gives periods of validity of approval for different
equipment, material and appliances.

6.3 Renewal of approval

In the past, approval granted were either renewable type or type with
permanent approval status. In some cases approvals were given
permanent status after few renewals. However, there could be cases where
manufacturing of the particular product had been stopped, the standards
have undergone complete change or the conditions of usage have
changed. This could create serious consequences jeopardizing safety. As
such this necessitates a review of the approvals at regular intervals. Hence,
it is necessary that the approvals have a period of validity and even those
products which had received permanent approval in the past need to be
converted into approvals on renewable basis.

6.4 Renewal process

In some cases initial approval is granted for a period of one year after
completion of field trials. Application for renewal of such approvals shall be
made by the manufacturer at least sixty days prior to the expiry of the
approval. The application must be accompanied by satisfactory
performance reports from the users.

In case of other renewals the manufacturer must apply six months before
the expiry of the approval, accompanied by sample performance reports
from the users and valid BIS license where applicable.

The criteria for grant of renewal would be, (i) satisfactory performance
reports from users, (ii) no complaints about the product from the users or
others, (iii) valid BIS license where applicable.

6.5 Revision of standards

From time to time, Indian and other Standards are subject to revisions
incorporating various changes including testing and quality control
systems. An equipment, material or appliance which had been granted
approval based on such standards need to be amended incorporating the
changes. Manufacturers need to make immediate application for
amendment of the approval, failing which the approval shall be treated as
revoked.

APPENDIX:I
EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS REQUIRING DGMS APPROVAL

SL.NO. EQUIPMENT PROVISION OF REGULATION STANDARD BI

FOLLOWED LIC

CMR, 1957 MMR, OMR, 1984 MINE

1961 RESCUE
RULES,
1985

1. Flame Safety Lamp 2(2) 2(2) 11(5) IS:7577-1986

2. Cap Lamp 2(2) 2(2) IS:2593-1984

a. Flexible cable for
miners' cap lamps IS:5679-1986
b. Miners' cap lamp
assemblies
(incorporating Pb-
acid batteries)
IS:2512-1978
c. Miners' cap lamp
batteries (Pb-acid
type)

3. Permitted Explosives 2(23) 2(23) IS:6609

a. Permitted (part-2/
explosives Sec.2)-1974
b. Detonators
IS:6609(part
3) - 1974
c. Detonating fuses
IS: 6609
(part 4)-1984

4. Tub Couplings 89(1)(c) 97(1)(c)

5. CO detector 113(3)(c) 116(3)(b) Tubes - IS:
13293- 1992
118A(3)(a)(I) 120(1)(b) CO detectors
-
119(1)(b) 120(2)(c)

121 122

125(3)(b) 126(3)(b)

142(5) 141(5)

6. Dust sampler 123(3)(b) 124(2)(b) NCB MRE

113A design
as prototype

7. Stone dust barrier 123(c)(2) -

8. Methanometers 145(1)(a) - Portable

(electrical
type) IS:
9937-1981

9. Glass of Flame Safety 157(4) 151(4) IS:5676-1986

Lamp

10. Cap Lamp Bulbs 157(4) 151(4) For 4V, 0.8A-

IS: 2596-
1980
4V, 1.0 A -
BIS under
formulation

11. Oil for Flame Safety Lamp 157(5) - IS: 7577-

1986

12. Mechanically propelled 164(A)(2)(a) -

vehicle for transport of
explosives

13. Exploders 174 165(3) IS: 9836-

1981
Circuit tester:
 IS:9836-1981
Appendix I

14. Protective Footwear 191 182 87 IS: 3976- Re

a. Safety rubber 1995
canvas boots
b. Protective boots for IS:9885(Part
oilfield workmen I) -1981
c. Leather safety
footwear having IS: 11226-
direct moulded 1993
soles
d. Miners' safety IS:1989(part
boots with leather I) - 1986
soles
e. Rubber knee boots IS:3738-1975

f. Leather safety IS: 11225-

shoes for women 1985
workers in mines
and steel plants

15. Helmet 191-A 182A 88 IS: 2925- Re

1984

16. Fire-resistant brattices 181(3)

including plastic sheeting
and ventilation ducting.
a. Fire resistant
brattice cloth
IS: 4355-
b. Fire resistant 1977
brattice sheeting
made from
unsupported IS: 11884-
plastics 1986
c. Ventilation ducting-
vinyl coated semi IS: 12814-
rigid 1989

IS: 3768-
d. PVC ventilation 1996
tubing (flexible
ducting)

17. Safety Belt 181(3) 27 & 93 IS-3521- Re

1983
18. Friction Props And Prop 181(3) IS-7586:1975
Setting Devices

19. Hydraulic Roof Support 181(3) IS-8421:1977

20. Link Bars 181(3) IS-9171:1979

21. Powered Supports 181(3) ICIS-

001:1991

22. Man Riding Haulage 181(3) IS-9494:1980

System

23. Detaching Hook 181(3) IS-7587:

1993 & IS-
9011:1978
24. Cage Suspension Gear 181(3)
Including Bridle Chains

25. Winding Rope 181(3) IS- Re

1856:1977;
IS-3626:1978

26. Balance Rope 181(3) IS-5203:1969 Re

27. Haulage rope for manriding 181(3) IS- Re

1856:1977;
IS-3626:1978

28. Underground conveyor 181(3) IS-3181:1992

belting for PVC
belting; BCS-
730 for Steel
cord belting

29. Underground locomotive 181(3) Reg 95(1) &

TM 12 of
British Coal,
BIS -
9999:1981

30. Internal Combustion 181(3) Reg. 181(1)

Engine & Appendix
of Reg. 95(1)
of CMR '57

31. Flame Proof and 181(3) IS-2148:1981 Re

 Intrinsically safe Equipment IS-5780:1980

32. Automatic Contrivance 181(3) Reg. 76(7) of

CMR '57

33. Power Brake 181(3) Reg. 74(2) of

CMR '57

34. Automatic Speed Chart 181(3) Reg. 76(6) of

Recorder CMR '57

35. Emergency Steam Valve 181(3) Reg. 74 (3)

of CMR '57

36. Water ampoules/ Gel 181(3) NCB 414/

ampoules for stemming 1964
high explosives
(a) Self sealing PVC water
ampoules for use in shot
holes

37. High pressure hydraulic 181(3) BCS-

hose with its end fittings 174:1992;
BCS 638

38. Dust respirators 181(3) IS: 9473-

1980

39. Hydraulic fluid used in IS

underground machinery 10532:1983;
IS 7895:1975

40. Cables used in high, 181(3) IS-1554(Part- Re

medium and low voltage I& II)
electrical systems & also IS-9968
flexible cables/ control (Part-I & II),
cables used for electrical IS-1026; IS-
systems of all voltages. 691, 7098
(Part-I & II)

41. Breathing apparatus 11(5) IS-10245

(Part-I & II)
(1st rev.)

42. Smoke helmets & 11(5) IS-10245

apparatus serving same (Part-III):
purpose 1982

43. Reviving apparatus 11(5) IS-

 13366:1992

44. Self Rescuers 191 D 11(5) IS-9563: Re

1980

45. Electrical lighting apparatus 181(3) 75(2) IS-2148, IS- Re

2206 (Part-I)

46. Electrical equipment for 75(2) IS-2148, Re

use in hazardous area 5780,13408,
(Zone 1 & 2) 13346,
13947

47. Gas detectors 11(5) IS-5780:1980

48. Portable hand lamps for 55(6)(c)(ii)

use in storage tanks

49. Life Line 27 & 93

50. Petroleum storage tanks 55

51. Pipe lines and fittings 62

(Specification approval if
not as per ISS)

APPENDIX-IA
DGMS (Legis) CIRCULAR No. 1 OF 1993

Vide GSR 31 and 279, published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3(I),
Dated 18th January, 1992 and 6th June, 1992 respectively, The Director General
of Mines Safety, in suppression of all notifications on the subject has specified
that the following appliances/ equipment/ machinery are required to be approved
under Regulation 181(3) of Coal Mines regulations, 1957.

1. Fire resistant brattices including plastic sheeting and semi rigid or flexible
fire resistant ventilation ducting,
2. Friction props and prop setting devices
3. Hydraulic roof supports
4. Link bars
5. Water ampoules and gel ampoules
6. Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid
7. Man-riding haulage system
8. Detaching hook
9. Cage suspension gear including bridle chain
10. Winding rope
 11. Balancing rope
12. Automatic contrivance
13. Power brake
14. Automatic speed chart recorder
15. Haulage rope for man riding
16. Conveyor belting
17. Locomotive
18. Internal combustion engine
19. Flame proof and intrinsically safe electrical equipment and apparatus
20. Cables used for high voltage or medium voltage electrical system and
flexible cables used for electrical system operating at voltage in excess of
100 volts.

Item Self-rescuer has been deleted from the list, as specific provision exist under
Regulation 191 D of the Coal Mines regulations, 1957.

Safety belts should conform to IS-3521:1983, and be covered under valid BIS
license to use IS certification mark. Such safety belts shall be treated at par with
the safety belts accorded approval by DGMS in past.

Sd/-

Director General of Mines Safety

Gazette Notification No. GSR 169 dated March 22, 1997; Part II-Sec 3-Sub
Section (I)

GSR 169 - In exercise of the powers conferred on me under sub-regulation (3) of

regulation 181 of the Coal Mine Regulations, 1957, I, V Mahajan, Chief Inspector
of Mines re-designated as the Director General of Mines Safety declare 1 st July,
1997 as the date from which the following items will not be used in underground
coal mines unless the same are of such type, standard and make as approved by
me by a general or special order in writing:-

1. High pressure hydraulic hoses with end fittings,

2. Dust respirator

CORRIGENDUM

2. Reference to GSR 31, published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3(I),
dated 18th January, 1992. In the said notification:
 I. Item No. 6 shall be read as follows:-

'Hydraulic fluid used in underground machinery'

II. Item No. 20 shall be read as follows:-

'Cables used for high, medium and low voltage electrical system
and also flexible cables/ control cables used for electrical system of
all voltages'.
APENDIX-IB
DGMS (Tech) Circular No.4 of 1985

The Coupling Design

A number of accidents occur every year due to defective couplings

between tubs. Investigation into the causes of such failures of couplings
have revealed that the defects were due to one or more of the following
factors:

a) Their designs had inherent weakness which

could causes breakage of couplings or an
accidental disconnection.

b) The manufacture was defective

c) The material was of sub-standard quality

d) It was not maintained in its designed shape and

same was either considerably worn or damaged
during use.

1.1 A committee comprising of some senior engineers from the

industry and representatives of this Directorate examined the issue
and some of the recommendations of the aforesaid committee are as
follows:-

1.2 The design of the couplings, for attachment between any two
tubs in a set of train of tubs hither to approved under Regulation
89(i)(c) of CMR 1957 or Regulation 97(i)(c) of MMR 1961 by General
Circulars issued earlier from this Directorate is hereby superseded
by the design shown in Annexure-I to this circular. Couplings in use
 in the industry not conforming to the designs shown in the Annexure
referred and not specially approved separately shall be withdrawn
forthwith from the date of issue of this circular.

Thus, this issue supersedes the previous circulars Nos. 39 of 1969 and its
corrigenda Nos.56 of 1970, 29 & 29A of 1973 and 6 of 1975.
1.3 Hereinafter this Directorate will only approve the design and
specifications of couplings and not the manufacture. It will be the
responsibility of the user to ensure that each coupling put in use
fully conforms to the prescribed specifications. To ensure the quality,
the product should be covered under ISI Certificate as and when the
I.S for couplings for tubs is formed.

2.0 Material:- The material shall be of certified quality and shall be

confirmed by independent analysis and tests. Only following material
shall be used:-

(a) Steel class 3 or class 3A or Class 4 to ISS-

1875-1971 or its equivalent. or

(b) 1.5% Mn. steel conforming to BSS 2772 Part II

of 1956 or equivalent. To achieve better
mechanical properties it should be normalised
and tempered. or

(c) Any other steel not inferior to those at (b) and

permitted in writing by the D.G.M.S

2.1 Chemical Composition

_____________________________________________________
___

Class C% Mn% Si% S(Max)% P%(max)

_____________________________________________________
___

3 0.25-0.35 0.6-0.9 0.15-0.35 0.05 0.05

3A 0.30-0.40 0.6-0.9 0.15-0.35 0.05 0.05

 4 0.40-0.50 0.6-0.9 0.15-0.35 0.05 0.05

_____________________________________________________
___

Physical Properties

_____________________________________________________
___

Class Tensile strength Yield strength

Kg/mm 2 Kg/mm 2

_____________________________________________________
___

3 50-60 25

3A 52-62 26

4 63-71 31.5

3.0 Manufacture: Coupling shall be manufactured by forging in a

workshop having adequate forging and machining facilities. Forge
welding of steel is not desirable. Electric welding shall be done
where necessary and where are welding is done slag shall be
carefully cleaned at each stage. Holes shall be drilled and not
punched. Jointing shall be done by electric welding not smithy
welding..

4.0 Heat-treatment: Every coupling after all forging and welding

operations shall be normalised in a recognised establishment and
certificate for heat-treatment shall be obtained. For steels mentioned
at 2.1 the normalising temperature is given below:

Class Temperature

3 860 Deg.C - 890 Deg.C

3A 860 Deg.C - 890 Deg.C

 4 830 Deg.C - 850 Deg.C

5.0 Marking : Every coupling shall be stamped over non-wearable

portion with a reference number identifying the manufacturer and the
year of manufacture.

6.0 Testing:

(a)Atleast 10% of coupling shall be proof load tested to not less than
3 times the maximum drawbar pull likely to be imposed when in use
i.e. the S.W.L for which the coupling is designed and shall be tested
for cracks etc. by magnetic particle inspection. In case any crack is
detected either visually or by magnetic particle inspection and any
coupling failing in proof load test, another lot of equal number shall
be tested and in case any coupling failing in the subsequent test
such coupling of lot will be tested.

(b)Atleast one coupling from each batch shall be tested upto its yield
strength which shall be not less than four times the S.W.L for which
the coupling is designed.

(c)A certificate of test stating the identification number of the

coupling shall be obtained.

(d)Any coupling not passing above test shall not be used.

7.0 Record: A record of coupling in use stating the reference number,

date of manufacture and date of use shall be maintained. If couplings
are procured from more than one manufacturer, the name, address
and other relevant informations in respect of each shall be recorded
in a bound paged book.

8.0 Inspection: Fortnightly inspections as prescribed in the

regulations shall be conscientiously made and a report of such
examination shall be kept. Any coupling involved in derailment or
accident shall be specially inspected at the earliest opportunity and
if suspected to have been damaged it shall not be used unless
certified by a competent person superior in rank to one taking the
inspection and report of such inspection be kept.

9.0 Repair and Rejection:

(I) Wear and tear of component shall not be built through

welding
 (ii)The component shall be replaced when the maximum were
over a portion is about 15% of original cross sectional area of
the portion.

DGMS (Tech) Circular No. 1 of 1986

Design - Tub Couplings 5 Tonnes Draw-Bar Pull

You are aware that under Reg. 89(i) (c) of the Coal Mines Regulations,
1957/Reg. 97 (I) (c) of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 the
attachment between any two tubs in a set or train of tubs is required to be
of a type approved by the Chief Inspector.

1.2 In compliance with the above provision certain designs of

tub couplings were approved by this directorate in the past.
Enquiries into fatal/serious accidents connected with haulage
system over the last few years have brought to light the
inadequacy of strength of tub couplings being used as
present. These enquiries have also revealed that some failures
of couplings occurred owing to use of material that was not of
the required quality, adoption of defective manufacturing
process, non-maintenance of designed shape, etc.

1.3 The above feed-back has prompted this Directorate to

review the whole matter. As a result of this exercise it has been
decided that 5 tonne tub-couplings should be manufactured as
per designs (SL.Nos.1,2,3 & 4) indicated in the enclosed
dimensioned drawing.

1.4 The following guide-lines regarding material to be used;

manufacture and workmanship, heat-treatment, marking, test
and examination etc. are also detailed. These may be fully
complied with.

2.0 Material :

The material shall be any one of the following,

(a) 11 Mn 2 conforming to IS-4432-1967,

 (b) 20 Mn 2 conforming to IS-1570-1961,

(c) 20 Ni 55 Cr 50MO 20 to IS-4432-1867,

(d) Any other steel not inferior to those stated above &
approved in writing by the Director-General of Mines Safety.

Only tested and certified material shall be used and some random
samples shall be periodically tested to ensure proper quality of
material.
3.0 Manufacture & Workmanship

3.1 Coupling shall be manufactured by forging in a workshop

having adequate forging, machining, heat treatment and
preferably testing facilities for the product. Forge welding of
steel is not desirable. Electrical welding shall be done where
necessary and where are welding is done, slag shall be
carefully cleaned at each stage. Holes shall be drilled and not
punched. Jointing shall be done by electrical welding and not
by smithy welding.

3.2 Every part of coupling shall give evidence of good

workmanship and good finish, shall be free from any defect
and made within standard limits of tolerance in the dimensions
and finishing etc.

3.3 While the manufacture shall be fully responsible for the

quality of the coupling and its conformity with the prescribed
specifications, the user on the other hand shall be fully
responsible to ensure correct quality, type, size and strength
of the couplings before it is used. The user shall also ensure
that each coupling fully conforms to the prescribed
specifications and proper care is taken in its use.

4.0 Heat- treatment

Every coupling after all forging and welding operations shall be

given proper heat-treatment in a recognised establishment at the
following temperature and certificate of heat-treatment shall be
obtained.
Sl. Designation Normalising Hardening
o o
N of steel C C
o.

1 11 Mn2 870 - 910 870 -

 910

2 20 Mn2 860 - 900 860 -

900

3 20 Ni 55 * 820 -
Cr 50 MO 850
20

* Suitable temperature may be adopted so as to attain the optimum properties.

5.0 Marking

5.1 Each coupling shall be legibly marked on non-vital part with the
following;

(a) Manufactures identification mark (Year of Manufacture).

(b) Safe working load.

(c) Type of heat treatment given.

(d) Identification mark bearing with manufacturers certificate of test

and examination.

5.2 The stamp used for marking shall be of 5 mm size. Care shall
be taken that the identification is neither too sharp nor excessive in
depth.

6.0 Test & Examination

6.1 At least 10% of couplings shall be proof load tested to not less
than 3 (three) times the maximum draw-bar pull likely to be
imposed when in use i.e. S.W.L. for which the coupling is designed,
shall be tested for cracks etc. by magnetic particle inspection. In
case any crack is detected either visually or by magnetic particle
inspection and coupling failing in proof load test, another lot of
equal number shall be tested and in case any coupling falling in the
subsequent test, each coupling from the lot shall be tested.

6.2 The supplier shall provide a certificate of test and examination

in the form given at Appendix-I, with every consignment of the
couplings.

6.3 Any coupling not passing the above test shall be used.

7.0 Record
A record of couplings in use stating the reference number, date of
manufacture and date of use shall be maintained. If couplings are
procured from more than one source, the name, address and other
relevant information, in respect of each, shall be recorded in a bound
paged book.
8.0 Inspection
Fortnightly inspection, as prescribed in the Code of Regulations shall be
made and report of each examination shall be kept. Any coupling involved
in derailment or accident shall be specially inspected at the earliest
opportunity and if suspected to have been damaged, it shall not be used
unless certified by a competent person superior in rank to the one making
the inspection and report of such inspection shall be kept.
9.0 Repair and Rejection
Wear and tear of any component shall not be built up through welding.
The components shall be discarded when the maximum loss of cross
section due to wear over a cross section exceeds 15% of the original
cross section area of the portion.
10.0 General requirement

10.1 Each component of coupling shall have static factor of safety

of not less than 7 (Seven) in relation to the maximum static load
attached to haulage rope.

10.2 Forged components shall avoid sudden change in cross-

section/thickness/or shape.

10.3 Forging shall be such that the fibres of materials are not
transferred to the line of pull.

11.0 Particulars to be supplied at the time of inquiry or order:

The following particulars shall be supplied at the time of order:-

i) Type of couplings;

ii) Specification of material;

iii)Heat-treatment desired;

iv) Further test of chemical analysis, if required.

Notes:
 Coupling shown in drawings at Sl. Nos. 1, 3 & 4 are not
recommended for use where sharp curves are to be negotiated.

APPENDIX-IC

DGMS Circular No.6 (Legis) of 19 75

Provision of Stone Dust Barriers

Type and manner of construction and maintenance of stone dust barriers

under sub-regulation 2 if Regulation 123 C of the Coal Mines Regulations,
1957 in gassy seams of Second and third Degree.

In pursuance of sub-regulation(2) of Regulation 123C of the Coal Mines

Regulations, 1957 the type of stone dust barriers to be provided and the
manner in which such barrier shall be maintained in every gassy seams of
Second or Third degree have been specified vide Government Notification
No.GSR 472 dated 6.11.1974 published in the Gazette of India dated
12.4.1975 part-II, Section 3(1).

The said notification is reproduced hereunder for your guidance and strict
compliance/maintenance.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

(Directorate-General of Mines Safety)

ORDER

Dhanbad,the 6th Nov'74.

G.S.R.472 - In pursuance of sub-regulation(2) of Regulation 123C of the

Coal Mines Regulation, 1957, the Chief Inspector of Mines hereby specifies
that the type of the stone dust barriers to be provided and the manner in
which such barrier shall be maintained in every gassy seam of the second
or third degree shall be as specified in the Schedule annexed to this Order.

SCHEDULE

1. General

1.1 Stone dust barriers shall be placed in the full path of the explosion and
the shelves shall be so arranged that their collapse in the event of an
explosion is not impeded.
1.2 Barriers shall be sited as low as convenient within the upper third of the
roadway; and no part of any shall and no stonedust on it shall be less than
10 cms from the roof or sides of the roadway or any roadway support. In
additions, the shelves shall be constructed and installed that, in the event
of an explosion, they fly without obstruction along the roadway.

2. Design of Barriers.

2.1 The stone dust shall rest on boards which run longitudinally in the
roadway and whose length equals the width of the shelves. These boards
shall rest on a rigid frame, the two members of which shall be atleast 15
cms. in depth and rest on their edges on two fixed rigid brackets.

2.2 Neither the boards nor the frame shall be fastened either to each other
or to fixed brackets.

2.3 Primary or first or light barriers which are intended to be installed

nearest to be a possible point of ignition, when installed, shall consist of
lightly loaded shelves (see below) not more than 35 cms. in width.

2.4 The distance between two shelves of a light barrier shall be not less
than 0.9 m. and not more than 2.0 m.

2.5 The shelves of a light barrier shall be loaded with not more than 30 kg.
of dust per metre of shelf length and the total quantity of stone dust in the
barrier shall be less than 110 kg. of stone dust per sq. metre cross-section.

2.6 Secondary of heavy type of barriers (see below) intended for use further
outbye shall consist of one third of its shelves loaded and spaced (see
below) a in case of primary barriers.

2.7 The loading for a heavy barrier shall be 390 kg. per sq. metre of the
cross section. The shelves shall not exceed 50 cms. in width and their
loading shall not exceed 60 kg. per metre of shelf length.

2.8 The distance between heavily loaded shelves or between a heavily

loaded shelf and a light loaded shelf shall not be less than 125 cms.(125
cms.) and not more than 2.70 cms.

2.9 The lightly loaded shelves shall be adjacent to each other and placed at
the inbye end of the barrier.

2.10 Where circumstances require intermediate barriers, such barriers shall

be loaded with 195 kg. of dust per square metre of roadway, half the dust
being placed on lightly loaded shelves and half on heavily loaded shelves.
the lightly loaded shelves being arranged at the inbye end, as in the case of
heavy barriers.

2.11 When calculating the quantity of stone dust in a barrier, cross

sectional area shall mean the average cross sectional area determined by
an offset survey of the roadway where the barrier is installed. The amount
of stone dust in the lightly loaded shelves in a heavy barrier shall be
calculated proportionately on the basis of average length of the shelf as
determined from the offset survey plan.

2.12 For maximum dispersability the dust shall be piled loose on the
shelves. The dust shall also be of a type that will not take in use; in damp
or wet condition water-proofed stone dust shall be used.

2.13 When a roadway has to be enlarged to provide sufficient height to

accommodate a barrier, the ripping shall extent over a distance on each
side of the barrier equal to at least 20 times the difference between the
height of the top of the stone dust on the barrier and the height of the
unripped roadway.

2.14 When sitting a barrier, the distance as specified shall be measured

from the shelf nearest to the face.

3. Bord and Pillar Workings

3.1 The workings in the mine shall be divided into sections so that an
explosion occurring in one section may not spread to another.

The barriers may be sited in relation to group of adjacent headings.

3.2 In bord and pillar workings, only a heavy type barrier may be provided
at a suitable site in relation to the groups of headings in a district intended
to be served by the barrier. Such a barrier shall be provided at a distance of
not less than 135 meters from the nearest workings face and not more than
365 metres from the farthest face.

3.3 Heavy barriers shall be provided in all the entries to the district. When
in any entry a stoping is to be provided instead of a dust barrier, such
stoping shall be explosion proof. If any dispute arises whether a stoping is
explosion proof, it shall be referred to the Chief Inspector for decision so,
however, that such stoping shall be of strong construction with brick in
cement and not less than 1.8 metres in thickness and located at a position
corresponding the inbye end of the barriers. The gallery outbye of such
stopings shall be kept clean of coal dust heavily stone-dusted and
adequately ventilated.

3.4 The barrier including the explosion proof stopings, if any, shall be
provided at fresh site as the faces advance, in order to comply with the
conditions mentioned under para 3.2 above.

3.5 The sites of stone dust barriers shall be predetermined at the time of
planning the mind and the pillars at such sites shall be adequate size of
that the shelves of the barriers are included in about one pillar length.
Where the shelves of a stone dust barrier extend through a junction of
galleries, either the cross galleries shall be blocked off by stopings and
such galleries kept adequately treated with stone dust and ventilated, or
the shelves extended into the cross galleries for a length on either side
which is not less than the length of barrier extending over the junction and
outbye of it.

3.6 When it is impracticable to site a barrier within the upper limit of 365
metres, the matter may be referred to the Chief Inspector.

3.7 When a new district is being developed a barrier or barriers shall be

sited in the adjacent transport road within the distance mentioned under
para 3.2 to give protection in relation to the group of newly started
headings.

4. Single Heading in Coal.

4.0 When a single heading is driven from an existing main roadway, a

barrier of heavy type shall be sited in the main road at a distance specified
under para 3.2 measured from the face of headings.

5. Longwall Workings.

5.1 A barrier of light type shall be installed in all longwall gate conveyor
roads within the range of 45-110 metres from the nearest point of the face.

5.2 A second barrier of heavy type shall be installed in longwall gate

conveyor roads at a distance of 180-320 metres from the face.

5.3 When a conveyor gate is being developed and the road is too short to
accommodate barriers, light and a heavy barrier shall be sited on the trunk
conveyor road outbye of the transfer point at the respective distance
mentioned under para 5.1 and 5.2.
5.4 Where the trunk conveyor road passes inbye of the transfer point to
other district, two more such barriers shall be provided in the
corresponding positions, inbye of the transfer point.

5.5 For a newly developed face which does not have a separate ventilating
split, a pair of barriers shall be sited on the trunk road at the distances
specified above.

5.6 Where a number of longwall faces are being developed from a relatively
short length of trunk road, protection shall be provided to prevent an
explosion occurring at any face spreading to other parts of the mine and
also as far as practicable, so as to prevent an explosion from spreading to
an adjacent face. Where practicable, this protection shall be provided by a
system of light and heavy barriers.

6. Shaft Insets

6.0 Where more than one seams are worked from the same shafts, heavy
type of barriers shall be sited in the roads adjacent to the shaft landings in
each seam at a distance of 90 m.-150 m. from the landings. These barriers
shall, as far as possible, be so arranged that they are in the middle of a
straight stretch, at least 180 m. in length.

7. Barriers in thin Seam

7.0 In thin seam where the roof condition does not allow heightening of
roadway to accommodate barrier shelves in the manner specified under
paragraph 1.1 and 1.2, stone dust barriers may be provided in the following
manner.

(a) In the travelling roads and airways other than haulage roads, the stone
dust barrier shelves may be provided of shorter length, leaving a clear
space of at least 10 cms. on one side, and up to 90 cms. on the other side
for passage of men, provided that the length of the shelves shall not be
less than 180 cms. suitable type of fencing shall be provided between the
travelling passage and the part of the roadway containing barrier shelves.

(b) In the haulage and tramming roads, the stone dust barrier shelves may
be provided on either side of the track leaving a clear space of at least 10
cms. from the side of tub and shelf. Provided that length of the shelf shall
not be less than 90 cms. and where the roadway cannot be safely widened
to accommodate such shelves, the shelves may be located on the side of
the track.
(c) The total quantity of stone dust in the stone dust barrier shall be at least
1 1/2 times of that required in normal cases, the rate of loading of shelves
remaining the same.

(d) The part of the roadway containing the stone dust barrier shall be kept
clean of coal dust and quietly treated with stone dust on roof floor and
sides including cogs and other supports.

8. Maintenance

8.1 For proper discharge of his statutory duties, the Ventilation Officer shall
ensure proper construction and maintenance of the barriers in the
following manner :

(a) He shall examine the stone dust barriers once at least in every week. As
a part of this examination dispersability of the dust shall be tested by
taking some dust in hand and blowing on it. It this shows that the dust has
tended to cake or consolidate the dust in the barrier shall be removed and
replaced by fresh dust.

(b) He shall arrange for repair of any damage to the shelves or other parts
of the barrier.

(c) He shall supervise the erection of new barriers as required.

(d) He shall write a report on such inspections and on any action taken or
required. The report shall be countersigned by the manager. In the book
maintained for such reports, there shall also be recorded all data
concerning position, quantity of stone dust, cross-section of the road in
which the dust barrier is situated, date of inspection and renewal of stone
dust and any other relevant particulars.

(e) If at any time, the Ventilation Officer is not in a position to rectify and
defect, or damage to a barrier, he shall report the matter to the Manager
who shall take immediate action to put the barrier in proper order.

8.2 If any defect in the stone dust barrier is not possible to be removed
forthwith, shotfiring shall be stopped in the district or districts concerned,
pending remedy of the defect as early as possible.

8.3 The barriers, as required, shall be removed at necessary intervals to

ensure that they are maintained constantly within the recommended range
of distance from the face.

9. Check Boards
9.1 A board shall be provided near each barrier on which the following
information shall be recorded.

(a) Cross-section of the roadway.

(b) Total dust loading of the barrier.

(c) Number and loading of selves.

(d) Date of last removal of stone dust.

(e) Reference number of the barrier.

(f) Date of last inspection by the Ventilation Officer.

(g) Signature of the Ventilation Officer.

9.2 The following particulars in respect of stone dust barrier shall be shown
on the rescue and stone dusting plans :

(a) Position type barriers, and date of their construction.

(b) Projection for next position of the barriers and the

likely date of the installation.
These plans shall be brought up-to-date not less than once in three months
and copies of the stone-dusting plan shall be provided to the officials and
competent persons responsible for examining and maintaining the barriers.

APPENDIX: II
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

GOVT. OF INDIA

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/

APPLIANCES FOR USE IN MINES

(To be submitted in duplicate)

Part I
1. Name of the Company:
 2. Name of the applicant* with designation:
3. About the Company:

a. Full Postal address:

b. Telephone Nos. :
c. Fax/ e-mail, etc.:

1. Name, complete address, tel. no. of

the Indian agent, if any (for overseas cos. only) :

2. Authorised signatories for correspondence (not below the rank

Of General Manager or equivalent) :

3. Full postal address of the factory:

(with Tel/Fax/e-mail, etc.)

General information :
1. Date of establishment of business:
2. Type of the company :
 (Whether Private, Private ltd., Public Ltd.,

PSU, Partnership, Or Hindu Undivided Family concern )

3. Names, addresses and tel. nos. of Managing Director, Directors, Partners,

Proprietor or Karta as the

Case may be. (attach list if required):

4. Capital Investment :

Machinery & Equipment

(details of machinery to be

attached)

5. Certificate of incorporation issued by

Registrar of firms or societies (enclose

attested copies of certificate):

6. Registration number allotted by the

State & Director of Industries

(enclose attested copy of certificate):

Part II
1. Name of the equipment, material
 or appliance :

2. Description of the equipment, material

or appliance:

3. Annual production capacity:

4. Actual production if any :
5. Unit price of the product:

Part - III

Quality control, Inspection and Testing facilities

1. List of equipment for

a. Quality control:
b. Testing:

1. Manpower including their qualification

for:
a. Quality control:
b. Testing:

1. Scheme for quality assurance and testing

(enclose copies of document):

 Part IV

1. Specification of the equipment,

material or appliance :

2. Drawings of the equipment,

material or appliance :

3. Reference to Indian Standard or any other

Standard to which the equipment, material

or appliance conforms:

4. Test Report of the equipment, material or

appliance from approved laboratories

(enclose original or certified copies):
5. Particulars of raw materials and components

used in manufacture :

6. Operating instructions :
7. Instruction for maintenance:
 8. Enclose attested copy of

BIS license (where applicable) :

Certification Marks Licence No.---------------- date -------------
9. One complete sample of the

equipment, material or appliance (wherever required) :

Part - V

Supplementary information

1. Any other equipment/ product approved

By DGMS and details of the same:

2. Whether the product applied for is approved

by any other Govt. agency? :

3. Whether the product is being used in any

Other industry, if so, details thereof :

4. List of enclosures:

I/ We hereby certify that all information given in this application and all documents, drawings and
reports enclosed with this application are correct. I/ We also undertake to abide by all the
conditions of approval in case it is accorded by DGMS. I/we also undertake to intimate DGMS
forthwith any change of information furnished with this application.
Signature:

Seal of firm

Name:

Designation:

For and on behalf of -------------------------------

(name of the firm)

APPENDIX: III

DGMS (Tech) Circular No. 5 of 1994 Dated, the 18 May, 1994.

To

Owners/ Agents/ Managers of

all Coal & Non-coal Mines.

Sub: Approval of equipment and test reports.

You may be aware that DGMS grants 'TYPE' approval to various types of
equipment, appliances and material for use in mines on the basis of 'type
test' reports. For this purpose test reports from the following test houses/
institutions are acceptable:

1. Any National Laboratory under the CSIR or Govt. Test House,

Alipore or Bureau of Indian Standards' Laboratory;
2. Any Laboratory/ test house functioning directly under or under
the aegis of a Central Government Ministry/ Department and
which has been specifically approved by DGMS; OR
3. Any Laboratory/ test house of an educational institution or of a
public sector undertaking and which has been specifically
approved by DGMS.
Needless to say that the test reports should cover all the tests prescribed
in the relevant Indian Standard(s) and/or by DGMS. If however, any such
laboratory/ test house is not fully equipped to carry out all the required
tests, then the tests could be carried out in more than one laboratory/ test
house.

It is the responsibility both of manufacturers and users to ensure proper

quality of the equipment commercially produced/ procured for use in
mines. For this purpose there are certain 'routine' and 'acceptability' tests
prescribed by the BIS and/or by DGMS and users. Such 'routine' or
'acceptability' tests may be conducted in any laboratory or test house as
agreed to by the manufacturers and users.

However, as a cross check, it is advisable to get some of the routine tests

done from National Test House or other test houses as indicated in Paras
(1) (2) and (3) above as well.

Sd/-

Director General of Mines Safety

APPENDIX-IV
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

GOVT. OF INDIA

FACTORY INSPECTION FORMAT

Application Ref. Inspected by .

Product: Date of inspection:

1. General Information:

a. Name of the applicant:

b. Address:

i. Factory:
ii. Office:

c. Location of factory (specify landmark):

d. Telephone Nos./ Fax/ e-mail

i. Factory:
ii. Office:

c. Factory Management (enclose organisation chart):

d. Registration No. of Company:
e. Accompanied by:
f. Quality assurance scheme (ISO 9000, etc.):

REMARKS OF REVIEWING OFFICER

1. Comments on quality control of raw materials & traceability:

2. Manufacture:

a. Products manufactured:
b. Technical collaboration:

c. Brief description of process of manufacturing:

d. Intermediate points where control is exercised:

e. Details of records maintained & controls used:

f. Method (s) of disposal of sub-standard product:

g. Units of production:
h. Production capacity ( per day, per shift ):
i. Details of manufacturing machinery: (attach list)
j. Technical comments on manufacturing capabilities and in process controls:

1. Comments on Packing and DGMS marking (where applicable):

2. Testing facilities

a. Details of staff with qualification & experience (attach list):

b. Competency of testing personnel:

c. Equipment for testing and other facilities (attach list):

d. Accuracy of instruments and calibration arrangements:

e. Records maintained in testing laboratory including routine test records:

 f. Sampling and testing procedure:

1. Details of enclosures:
2. Accuracy of information given in application:

3. Comments on suitability of factory for grant of approval:

Signature:

Date:

APPENDIX-V
FIELD TRIAL & REGUALR APPROVAL PERIOD FOR EQUIPMENT &
MATERIALS REQUIRING DGMS APPROVAL
SL.NO. EQUIPMENT PERIOD OF QUANTITY TO BE PERIOD OF RE
FIELD TRIAL SUBJECTED TO APPROVAL
FIELD TRIAL

1. Flame Safety Lamp 90 days for 9 hrs. 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year
each day followed by three
(3) years

2. Cap Lamp 180 days for 9 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year
hrs. each day followed by three
(3) years

3. Permitted Explosives 200 shots One (1) year

followed by two (2)
years

4. Tub Couplings Ge
circ
19

5. CO detector 90 days 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year

followed by three
(3) years

6. Dust sampler 90 days for 9 hrs. 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year
each day followed by three
(3) years

7. Stone dust barrier Ge

circ

8. Methanometers 90 days 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year

followed by three
(3) years

9. Glass of Flame Safety Lamp 90 days 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year
followed by three
(3) years

10. Cap Lamp Bulbs 90 days for 9 hrs. 3 nos. in 3 mines One (1) year
each day followed by three
(3) years

11. Oil for Flame Safety Lamp

12. Mechanically propelled vehicle DG
for transport of explosives 19

13. Exploders 180 days 2 nos. in two mines One (1) year
followed by three
(3) years

14. Protective Footwear 180 days 3 nos. As per validity of

BIS license

15. Helmet 180 days 3 nos. As per validity of

BIS license

16. Fire-resistant brattices including 180 days 3 mines One(1) year

plastic sheeting and ventilation followed by two(2)
ducting. years

17. Safety Belt No

req
35
un

18. Friction Props And Prop Setting One year 50 nos. One year followed
Devices by three years

19. Hydraulic Roof Support One year 50 nos. One year followed
by three years

20. Link Bars One year 50 nos. One year followed

by three years

21. Powered Supports One year One set Three years/ Five
years depending
on prevailing
conditions

22. Man Riding Haulage System One year One set Three years

23. Detaching Hook One year Four sets Three years

24. Cage Suspension Gear One year Four sets Three years
Including Bridle Chains

25. Winding Rope One year Four lengths Three years

26. Balance Rope One year Four lengths Three years

27. Haulage rope for manriding One year Four lengths Three years

28. Underground conveyor belting One year No restriction Three years

29. Underground locomotive Three months One set One year followed
by three years

30. Internal Combustion Engine Three months One set One year followed
by three years

31. Flame Proof and Intrinsically Three months One set Three years
safe Equipment

32. Automatic Contrivance Three months One set One year followed
by three years

33. Power Brake Three months One set One year followed
by three years

34. Automatic Speed Chart Three months One set One year followed
Recorder by three years

35. Emergency Steam StopValve Three months One set One year followed
by three years

36. Water ampoules/ Gel ampoules 1000 nos. One year followed
for stemming high explosives by two years

37. High pressure hydraulic hose One year No restriction Three years
with its end fittings

38. Dust respirators Three months, 8 At least three mines One year followed
hours each day by two years

39. Hydraulic fluid used in 1000 Hrs. In two machines One year followed Tri
underground machinery by three years lea

40. Cables used in high, medium Three months 50 meters to 100 Three years Sh
and low voltage electrical meters depending on un
systems & also flexible cables/ situation and spe
control cables used for electrical equipment with which for
systems of all voltages. it is fitted

41. Breathing apparatus Performance test at One year followed

two rescue stations by three years

42. Smoke helmets & apparatus Performance test at One year followed
 serving same purpose two rescue stations by three years

43. Reviving apparatus Performance test at One year followed

two rescue stations by two years

44. Self Rescuers Performance test at One year followed

two rescue stations by two years

45 Electrical lighting apparatus Three months One set Three years

46. Electrical equipment for use in Three months One set Three years
hazardous area (Zone 1 & 2)

47. Gas detectors 90 days 3 nos. in 3 mines One year followed

by two years

48. Portable hand lamps for use in AP

storage tanks

49. Life Line -do

50. Petroleum storage tanks AP

51. Pipe lines and fittings AP

(Specification approval if not as
per ISS)

* Note:
During the initial approval period if the relevant equipment has not
been used, subsequent approval period will be same as that of initial
approval.

APPENDIX-VI
Performance report for mechanical equipment

1. Name of the item :

2. Name of the manufacturer :
3. Mine/ company where the equipment was in use :
4. Period of use/whether continuing/discontinued :
5. Life achieved so far :
6. General performance so far :

Detailed report for different items (Strikeout which is not applicable)

1. Rope
 i. Degree of wear,
ii. Corrosion,
iii. Stretch,
iv. Internal lubrication
v. General workmanship
vi. Diameter etc.

1. Suspension gears

i. Wear of pins
ii. Interchangeability with the connecting members
iii. Workmanship
iv. Corrosion
v. Surface finish
vi. Problem in dismantling and assembling
vii. Dimension
viii. Surface and subsurface flaws

1. F.R.H.F.

1. Effect on the torque

2. Viscosity
3. Water content
4. Temperature rise
5. Consumption pattern
6. Effect on hose failure
7. Compatibility with seals & pumps
8. Effect on the working pressure

1. High Pressure hose

i. Outside dia & Bore as per standard,

ii. History of failure,
iii. Quality of end fittings,
iv. Interchangeability
v. Life obtained
vi. Leakage from the crimped joints etc.

1. Man Riding haulage/system

i. Effectiveness of hydraulic brake of the man riding car

ii. Effectiveness of signalling from the car to the engine house,
iii. Effective brake of the haulage engine,
iv. Condition of rope
v. Rope attachment with the car
vi. Seating capacity & comfort
 vii. Distance indicator
viii. General performance.

(6) Automatic contrivance/power brake/speed recording/emergency

steam stop valve (Delete which is not applicable)
1. Functioning during overspeed
2. Functioning during slow banking
3. Functioning during overwinding
4. Mechanical linkage between power brake and contrivance
5. Effectiveness of the power brake
6. Effectiveness of the caturact cylinder
7. Jerks/abnormal vibration during lifting
8. Effectiveness of the steam stop valve
9. Leakage of steam from the joints
10. Sensitivity of the speed indicator
11. Quality of the speed chart
12. Ease in the interpretation of the recording system
13. Workmanship

1. Loco, IC Engine

i. Brake
ii. Sanding arrangement
iii. Warning device
iv. Performance of exhaust conditioner
v. Flame prop
vi. Catalytic Enverter
vii. Head light
viii. Seating comfort
ix. Canopy
x. Starting.

1. Fire Resistant Conveyor Belts

i. Condition of top & bottom covers

ii. Condition of edges
iii. Wear
iv. Elongation
v. Tonnage of material handled so far
Signature with date

Name:

Designation:

Organisation:

APPENDIX-VIA
PERFORMANCE REPORT OF FLP/ I.S. APPARATUS, CABLE ETC.
(Please strike off whichever is not applicable)

1. (a) Complete details of the

elect. Equipment with type

of protection/cable:

a. Name of manufacturer :
b. Reference to DGMS field

trial permission letter :

2. Name of the mine where the

equipment was installed :

3. Location, quality, quantity,

of air (ventilation):

4. Humidity at the site of

installation :

5. Degree of gassiness of
 seam/zone in case of

oil mines:

6. Date of commencement of

field trial :

7. Date of reporting of

performance :

8. Purpose for which

equipment was used:

9. Audibility (clear/not clear)

and the distance at which

audibility fades out :

10. Environmental effects on

the performance of the system,

If any :
11. (a) Performance of

insulation monitoring

device, if provided.

(b) Insulation Resistance

values at the time of reporting:

12. Suitability of components

for rough usage.

13. Temperature class/temperature

rise of enclosure/glass/

other components.

14. Facilities for cable connections:

15. Facilities for cable compounding.
16. Facilities for earthing of body/neutral.
17. Comments on flame path/flame gap/fastenings.
18. Wattage (H.P.) / Amperage/ Voltage at which

field trial was conducted.

19. Facilities for fixation/ anchoring/

Installation.
 20. Efficacy of interlocking

mechanism, if provided.
21. Efficacy of protective devices

with available setting details.

O/L, U/V, E/l single phasing

preventor etc.

21. (a) Facilitates for testing of

earth leakage relay

a. Provision of lock/cover

over "Reset" switch to

obviate unauthorised

operation.

22. Facilities for replacement of parts/maintenance.

23. Failure of equipment during field trial,

If any.

24. Any modification suggested.

25. Remarks on the performance and

pitworthyness of the system/equipment.

( S e a l ) Signature with date

Name :
Designation :

APPENDIX-VIB
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

GOVT. OF INDIA

FIELD TRIAL REPORT FOR GAS DETECTORS/ DUST SAMPLERS/ DUST

MASKS/ FLAME SAFETY LAMPS/ CAP LAMPS

1. Details of equipment on trial:

2. Reference of DGMS field trial approval letter

with validity date:

3. Name (s) of mine where trials conducted:

4. Designation(s) of persons using trial equipment:

5. Degree of gassiness of seam where trials conducted:

6. Period of field trial: From.. To

(dates)
7. Number of days trial conducted:
8. Location where trials conducted

(specify dev/dep/old workings/ sealed off area):

9. Readings with the equipment:

Date Location Readings Temp. & Remarks
(pit/ humidity at
seam/ trial location
district)

With trial With By chemical

equipment approved analysis
equipment

10.

11. Environmental effects on readings/ performance:

12. Replacement of spare parts during trials:

13. Comments on ease of use, maintenance & repair:

14. Note on failure of equipment if any:

15. Did the equipment in any way endangered safety?

(if yes, details thereof)

16. Adequacy of operation and maintenance instruction/ manual:

17. Suggestion for improvements if any:

18. Remarks on pitworthiness and performance:

Countersigned by:

Signature:

Date: Date:

Name & Designation: Name & Designation:

(All field trial reports must be signed/countersigned by the Manager/ Agent of the mine)

APPENDIX: VIC-I
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

GOVT. OF INDIA

FIELD TRIAL REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY CHARACTERISITCS OF

__________________________ EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION

1. (a) Name of explosive :

(b) Name of manufacturer :

(c) Type of explosive :

(i) P1 / P3 / P5 :

(ii) NG based (gel/ semi-gel/ powder) :

Slurry (aluminized/ other)/ Emulsion

2. Details of DGMS approval (for trials)

a. Letter No. & date :

b. Valid upto :
c. For gassy seams of _________ degree :

3. Details of sites of trial

(i) (a) Name of the seam :

(b) Degree of gassiness :

(ii) Name of the district/ panel

(a) Working thickness, gradient of seam, etc. :

(b) Nature of coal (hardness, cleavages, band, etc.) :

d. Method of work (development, depillaring, BOS, etc.) :

4. (a) Period of trial :

(b) Total quantity (Kg) of explosive used during trial blasts :

(c) No. of shots fired during trial blasts :

5. General remarks

(a) Name of DGMS official who attended the blast : Sri ____________________ on __________

(b) Blast details (appended) :

(c) Determination of post detonation fumes by :

(Apparatus)

d. Comparative assessment of the performance &

Safety characteristics of the explosive with other

Comparable composition(s) :
6. Conclusion regarding suitability of explosive :

Date: Signature

Place: Name:

Designation:

APPENDIX: VIC-II

CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY CHARACTERISITCS OF

__________________________ EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION DURING THE PERIOD OF ITS
PROVISIONAL APPROVAL

1. (a) Name of explosive :

(b) Name of manufacturer :

(c) Type of explosive :

(i) P1 / P3 / P5 :

(ii) NG based (gel/ semi-gel/ powder) :

Slurry (aluminized/ other)/ Emulsion

2. Details of DGMS approval (for trials)

a. Letter No. & date :

b. Valid upto :
c. For gassy seams of _________ degree :

3. (a) Name of mine(s) to which this consolidated report relates :

(b) Total quantity of explosive used during the period :

4. General comments on:

(a) Explosive performance :

(b) Post detonation fume characteristics :

(c) Frequency of misfires or any other

unusual occurrences (specify) :

(d) Blast vibration effects on roof & sides :

d. Safety & ease in handling, storage,

Transport, priming, etc. :

(f) Any other remarks :

5. Comparative assessment of the performance &

Safety characteristics of the explosive with other

Comparable composition(s) :

6. Conclusion regarding suitability of explosives :

Date: Signature

Place: Name :

Designation :

APPENDIX: VIC-III
st nd
Sl. No. Particulars 1 Blast 2 Blast 3rd Blast Remarks

1. Site of trial blast:

2. Ventilation:

(a) Distance of face from last

ventilation connection:

(b) Quantity of air at the last

ventilation connection:

(c) Velocity of air at the face:

(d) Method of coursing air to the

face:
 (e) Percentage of inflammable
gas in general body of air, at
the face:

3. Gallery dimensions:

4. (a) Depth of cut:

(b) Depth of holes:

5. No. of holes:

6. Quantity of explosives used

(Kgs):

7. Tonnage of coal produced per

Kg of explosive:

8. Comments on fragmentation,
throw, etc. :

9. Misfires, if any:

10. Depth of sockets, presence of

explosive in socket, any other
unusual happening, such as
deflagration, etc.

11. Post detonation fumes -

(a) Comments on the visible

fumes produced

(b) By ______________
apparatus
i. CO%

ii. NO + NO2 %

12. Effect on roof, sides from

blasting vibrations:

13. General comments regarding

handling, storage, transport,
priming, cartridge material,
etc.:

14. Any other remarks:

Date: Signature

Place: Name:

Designation: