ANNEXURE I(1)

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(i)]

NOTIFICATION
Dhanbad, the 1st October, 2018
G.S.R. 987(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred on me under sub-
regulation (2) of Regulation 216 of the Coal Mines Regulations 2017, I, Prasanta
Kumar Sarkar, Chief Inspector of Mines, also designated as the Director General of
Mines Safety, hereby, specify the Safety features and devices to be provided in Heavy
Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) including trucks and tippers used in a coal mine,
as follows:

Safety features and devices to be provided in Heavy Earth Moving Machinery

(HEMM) including trucks and tippers
(See Regulation 216(2) of Coal Mines Regulations 2017)

1.0 General Requirements:

The following Safety features and devices shall be provided in all Heavy Earth
Moving Machinery (HEMM):

A. Access:
(i) Safe access to the Operator Station and to routine maintenance points of
HEMM shall be provided. Proper placement of components of the access
system shall permit and encourage a person to use three-point support while
ascending, descending or moving about the access system, when more than 1m
above the ground. Two-point support is acceptable for stairs, stairways, ramps,
walkways and platforms. Three-point support should be used for all ladder
systems. Track shoe and track pad surfaces are accepted as access steps if
three-point support is provided when the HEMM is in 'OFF' condition.
(ii) On machines with articulated frames and in the fully articulated steering
position, a minimum clearance of 150 mm shall be provided between firm
structures and components with relative movement in the path of the access
systems to the operator's station.
(iii) An alternative exit path shall be provided on a different location of the machine
than the 'primary access path from the operator platform. If the alternative exit
path is not obvious, it shall be identified. The alternative exit path is intended
for emergency situations (e.g. machine tip-over) and therefore does not need to
meet the primary access requirements.

B. Operator's Station (Cabin):

(i) The cabin shall protect the operator against foreseeable adverse climatic
conditions, heat, dust, noise etc. Air-conditioning system shall be provided in
the Operator's Station. A ventilation system, an adjustable heating system and
a system for defrosting windows shall be provided wherever required.
(ii) Alternative opening (Emergency Exit): An alternative opening shall be
provided on a side other than that of the primary opening. A window panel or
another door is acceptable if they are easy to open or remove without the use
of keys or tools. Latches may be used if they can be opened from the inside
 without the use of keys or tools. The breaking of a suitable size of glass pane
is considered to represent a suitable alternative opening, provided that the
necessary pane hammer, immediately accessible to the operator, is provided
and stored in the cab. When the window panel is used as an emergency exit, it
shall bear an appropriate marking.
(iii) Doors and Windows: Doors, Windows and flaps shall be securely held in their
intended operating positions. Doors shall be retained at their intended operating
positions by a positive engagement device. The front window shall be fitted with
motorized windscreen wipers and washers. The tank of the window washers shall
be easily accessible.
(iv) Pipes and hoses that contain fluids at pressures exceeding 5 MPa or temperatures
above 60°C located inside the cab shall be suitably guarded.

C. Operator's protective Structures:

(i) All HEMM with a seated operator shall be equipped with a roll-over protective
structure (ROPS). The ROPS shall comply with ISO 3471. Further, it shall also
be fitted with FOPS, when they are intended for applications where there is a
risk of falling objects. The fitted FOPS shall be in accordance with ISO 3449.

D. Seats:
(i) The Operator's Station shall be fitted with an ergonomically designed adjustable
seat that supports the operator in a position that allows the operator to control
the machine under the intended operating conditions. The seat and it's
suspension shall be so designed to reduce vibration transmitted to the operator
to the lowest level that can be reasonably achieved.
(ii) If an additional seat for a trainer is installed in the Operator's Station, it shall be
padded and shall provide adequate space for the trainer. The trainer shall also
have available a conveniently placed handhold.
(iii) Seat Belt for Operator with reminder shall be provided.

E. Operator's Controls and Indicators:

(i) The controls shall be of suitable design and construction and arranged so that
they are able to be operated with ease from the operator's seat and within the
operator's force limits. Controls shall be laid out and designed to allow easy and
safe operation based on the principle that a given direction of movement of any
control produces a consistent and expected effect. The surfaces of frequently
used pedals shall be fitted with skid resistant type materials.
(ii) Controls that can cause a hazard due to inadvertent activation shall be so
arranged, deactivated or guarded as to minimize the risk - particularly while the
operator is getting into or out of the operator's station. The deactivation device
shall either be self-acting or shall act by compulsory actuation of the relevant
device.
(iii) A device/system shall be provided to release the residual pressure in each
hydraulic and pneumatic circuits which can cause a risk.

F. Starting and Stopping System:

(i) All HEMM shall be equipped with a starting and stopping device (e.g. key). The
starting system shall have a provision for protection against unauthorized use.
 (ii) The starting and Stopping system shall be designed such that movement of the
machine, working equipment and attachment, shall not be possible, while
starting or stopping the engine, without activating the controls. (E.g.
Transmission Neutral-Engine Start safety arrangement).
(iii) In case of Remote control operated equipment, the Starting and Stopping
system shall conform to any National/Internationally accepted standard.

G. Steering System:
(i) The steering system shall be such that the movement of the steering control
corresponds to the intended direction of steering.
(ii) Hydraulic Steering circuits shall, if used, incorporate the following features:
(a) Pressure control devices as required to avoid excessive pressures in the
hydraulic circuit;
(b) Hydraulic hoses, fittings and tubing with test burst pressures at least four
times the working circuit pressure control device(s) for normal and
emergency steering systems;
(c) Plumbing arrangements which avoid excessively tight hose bends, torsion in
the installed hoses, or scrubbing and chafing of hoses.
(iii) An emergency steering system shall be provided which also function with
reverse machine movement if the maximum rated speed in reverse exceeds 20
kmlh.
(iv) A warning device indicating a normal steering power source shall be provided.
This warning device shall be audible or visual, and shall be activated by failure
of the normal steering power source.
(v) Articulation safety lock shall be provided in articulated steering equipment.
All articulated equipment shall be equipped with a safety bar or a device,
which can readily be fitted without special tools, to prevent movement of the
articulation joint during maintenance work in the vicinity of this joint

H. Brake System:
All HEMM shall be equipped with the following brake systems and all these
systems shall be effective under all conditions of service, load, speed, terrain and
slope, according to the intended use of the machine:
(i) Service brake to be used as the primary braking system during normal
operation of the equipment.

(ii) Emergency brake - to be applied by the operator in the event of a failure of the
service brake.
(iii) Parking brake - used to prevent movement of stationary equipment.

Provided that at least one of the brakes shall be "fail safe", i.e. the spring
applied- hydraulically released (SAHR) or any other means.

All HEMM shall have a brake system -in accordance with ISO 3450 except for
crawler machines with a travel speed less than 20 km/h, which shall have a brake
system in accordance with ISO 10265.

J. Visibility:
(i) All HEMM shall be designed so that the operator has sufficient visibility from
the operator's station in relation to the travel and work areas of the machine
 necessary for its intended use. The performance criteria shall be in accordance
with ISO 5006.
(ii) Rear Vision Camera shall be provided in all HEMM.
(iii) Blind Spot Mirrors / Camera apart from rear side view mirror to enable operator
to have clear visibility of blind spot shall be provided in all HEMM.

J. Stability:
(i) All HEMM with attachments, including optional equipment, shall be designed
and constructed so that stability is provided under all intended operating
conditions including maintenance, assembling, dismantling, and transportation,
as specified by the manufacturer in the operation manual.
(ii) Devices (e.g. outriggers, oscillating axle locking) intended to increase the
stability of HEMM in working mode shall be fitted with interlocking devices or
check valves which keep them in position in case of hose failure or in case of oil
leakage.

K. Noise:
The operator and persons near to the HEMM shall not be exposed to noise level
that exceeds an eight hour equivalent continuous sound pressure level of 85
dB(A) and wherever it exceeds 85 dB (A), Personnel Protection Equipment
(PPE) of adequate strength shall be used by the operators and the persons.

L. Warning devices and safety signs:

(i) All the HEMM shall be equipped with an audible warning device (horn)
controlled from the operator's station
(ii) Warning system for Operator's fatigue shall be provided in all HEMM.
(iii) Audio Visual Alarm (A V A) system for reversing shall be provided in all
HEMM.
(iv) Safety signs and hazard pictorials shall be displayed at conspicuous places.
(v) Retro- Reflective Reflectors shall be provided on 'all sides of the HEMM at
suitable positions.

M. Protective measures and devices:

(i) All dangerously exposed moving parts of the equipment shall be provided with
suitable guards of substantial construction to prevent injury to person(s).
(ii) Guards or shields shall be provided in the vicinity of exhaust and turbocharger
to prevent fuel or oil spraying on hot surfaces.

N. Electrical and Electronic Systems:

(i) Electrical components and conductors shall be installed in such' a way as to
avoid damage from exposure to environmental conditions (corresponding to the
intended use of the machine) that can cause deterioration. Electrical component
insulation shall have flame-retardant properties. ,
(ii) Degree of protection:
Depending on the location/installation of electrical and electronic components,
the following degrees of protection are required:
(a) All components installed exterior to the machine or directly exposed to the
environment shall have a minimum degree of protection corresponding to
according IEC 60529, IP 55;
 (b) All components installed in the operator's cab or protected against the
environment, the protection shall be designed and executed to safeguard a
correct function under expected and intended conditions.
(iii) Electronic controls, connectors in control circuits, multi-pin connectors and
control switches external to the cab, shall have a minimum protection ofIP 55.
(iv) All HEMM powered by electrical power source shall be provided with tripping
device in Operator's Cabin to cut off Electric supply at Principal Switch Gear
(PSG) end.

O. Fire Protection,
(i) All HEMM shall be equipped with suitable portable Fire Extinguisher(s) in
addition to Automatically operated Fire Detection and Suppression device or
System.
(ii) Hydraulic hoses, Electric Wires, sleeves and conduits (where cable/wire is
passed) of fire resistant quality shall be provided in all HEMM

2.0 In addition to General requirement mentioned above, the following safety

devices / features specific to machines shall be provided:
2.1 Dumper:
a) Mechanical steering locking to prevent untoward movement of steering wheel and
tyre during work persons working below the cabin while engine is running.
(b) Mechanical type device to protect operator in case of head to tail collision of
dumpers.
(c) Limiting speed device to limit the speed as per working conditions.
(d) Propeller shaft guard.
(e) Proximity warning device:
(f) Dump body raised position indicator with Warning.
(g) Retarder System in addition to Service, Parking and Dump Brakes.
(h) Rock ejectors for tandem tyres.
(i) Body raised position mechanical locking arrangement
(j) Engine cut off arrangement / Battery Cut-off switch on front lower portion of the
Dumper.
(k) Cabin Guard Extension / Canopy fully covering operator's cabin.
(1) Load Indicator.
(m) Auto dipping System.

2.2 Tippers/Trucks:
(a) Cabin Guard Extension / Canopy fully covering operator's cabin.
(b) Exhaust/Retard Brake.
(c) Propeller shaft guard
(d) Tail gate protection
(e) Limiting speed device
(f) Dump Body lifted position locking arrangement.
(g) Dump Body raised position indicator with Warning.
(h) Dumb body stabilisers.
(i) Proximity warning device
(j) Auto dipping System
(k) Load Indicator.
2.3 Excavator:

2.3.1 Hydraulic Excavators:

(a) All functions cut off switch
(b) Swing Motor Brake and Swing lock
(c) Parking Brake.
(d) Vent valve on top of hydraulic tank (should be able to be removed without any
tool).
(e) Provision for Limiting of hydraulic cylinders-Stoppers.
(f) Battery cut off switch outside cabin
(g) Two way communication system other than mobile phone in Operator's Cabin.

2.3.2 Rope Shovels & Draglines

(a) All functions, such as Crowd, Hoist, Swing, Propel and Drag shall be provided
with 'ON' type brake so as to automatically apply the brake in case of Electrical power
failure.
(b) Travel limit switches for crowd, hoist and Drag functions as applicable.
(c) Limit switch for boom movement.
(d) Two way communication system other than mobile phone in Operator's Cabin
(e) Boom crack monitoring system in Draglines.

2.4 DRILLS:
(a) Dust prevention or suppression system provided in the Drills shall confirm to
DGMS circular no. DGMS(S&T)I circular (Approval) No 1, dated 10.03.2017.
(b) Emergency 'Stop' push button in
(i) Operator's cabin
(ii) Main frame.
(iii) Propeller pendent
(iv) Rear end
(c) Over Temperature protection devices, in motor winding and other related parts.
(d) Explosive vent in transformer.
(e) Interlock between propel and drilling operations.
(f) High air discharge temperature trip switch
(g) Low lube oil pressure cut off switch (engine and compressor)
(h) Oil stop valve (electric solenoid valve in compressor lubrication line)
(i) No bump circuit
(j) Tower lock.
(k) Propel joystick-spring loaded type to return to neutral (dead man safety)
(I) Lock check valves for preventing creeping in drill
(m) Un loader valve
(n) Stabilizers
(0) Breakout wrench

3.0 All Heavy Earth Moving Machinery including dumpers and trucks shall be
provided with Safety features and devices mentioned above before putting them
into operation in a Mine