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SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR
FIRST CLASS MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

(Under Coal Mines Regulations, 1957)
Mine Management; Legislation and General Safety

Mine Management:
Introduction: Evolution of management; theory and practice, principles of scientific
management; elements of management function; planning; organisation and control; structure
and design of organisation for mining enterprises.
Personal Management and Organisational behaviour: Selection; training and development of
human resources for mining enterprises; leadership; study of traditional leader behaviour;
autocratic; democratic and Laissez-Faire behaviours; conflict management; conflict in
organisation; sources of conflict; dealing with conflict; organising for conflict resolution;
conflict and growth; individual motivation; two way personal communication
Production Management: Determination of norms and standards of operations by work
study; analysis of mine capacities and capability; production planning; scheduling and
control; short term and long term planning; productivity; concepts and measurements;
application of Ergonomics in mine operation.
Financial Management: Capital budgeting; techniques for mining project; project evaluation;
payback period and IRR; methods of cost analysis and cost control; break-even charts;
working capital management; ERP( Enterprise Resource Planning).
Mining Environment: EIA (Environment Impact Assessment), EMP (Environment
Management Plan), ETP(Effluent Treatment Plant), STP (Sewerage Treatment Plant) threat
to environment from underground and surface mining, means of mitigation, treatment of
pollutants, monitoring systems, water management; mine closure plan; R&R (rehabilitation
and resettlement).
Economic Impact of Mining: Economics of mining, effect on community before, during and
after mining; corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Materials Management for mining sector; ABC analysis, Inventory Management.
Industrial Accident: Study of human factors of industrial accidents; their causes and
remedies.
Mine Legislation:
Health and Safety Laws: The Mines Act, 1952; Mines Rules, 1955; Coal Mine Regulation,
1957; Mines Rescue Rules, 1985; provisions of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 applicable to
mines; Mine Vocational Training Rules, 1966; other rules and legislation applicable to coal
mines.
General Safety in Mines:

Safety in Mines: Duty of care; occupational hazards of mining; causes and prevention;
accidents and their classification; accident statistics; frequency rate and severity rates; causewise analysis; basic causes of accident occurrence; investigations into accidents and accident
reports; in-depth study into various causes of accidents; measures for improving safety in
mines; TRAP (take responsibility in accident prevention); cost of accident; safety
management system; contribution of human elements in mine safety; workers participation in
safety management; ISO and safety audit; safety conferences; tripartite and bipartite
committees; mine environment monitoring and control; role of information technology in
safety management.
Risk Management: Theory and application, baseline, continuous and issue based risk
assessment, risk management techniques and applications, means of managing (minimizing
or eliminating) risk, computer application and simulations, managers role in risk
management, due diligence, application of risk assessment and risk management with
reference to due diligence.
Disaster management; Emergency services, equipments and procedures, emergency control
rooms, rescue and recovery; procedure and responsibilities, safety of persons engaged in
emergency response, investigations and reports; assessment of damage, mine rescue; mine
gases and their physiological effects; rescue equipments; resuscitation and reviving
apparatus; selection and training for rescue work.
First aid and ambulance work.
Notified and occupational diseases; silicosis and pneumoconiosis; physiological aspects of
breathing in dust laden atmosphere; dust sampling and sampling instruments; methods of
counting and analysis; other mines diseases and their symptoms; prevention and treatment.
Lighting: general principles of artificial lighting; lighting standards and their assessment.
Sanitation and health in mines.
Safety related issues in coal beneficiation and transport.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Examination for Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency under the Coal Mines
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
MINE MANAGEMENT, LEGISLATION & GENERAL SAFETY
Sunday,the24thDecember,2000
FullMarks
Time
Answer any six questions

(Question No.1 carries 20 mark and all other carries 16 marks)
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Q1.
Q2.
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Q5.
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WhataredifferentpowersconferredonInspectorofMinesunderMinesAct1952incase
of(a)immediateandurgentdangersand
(b) Noncompliance with provisions of statute which may lead to dangerous working
conditions in course of time? Under what circumstances are such powers required to be
exercised?
Aseam4mthickanddippingat1in12proposedtobeworkedbylongwallcavingDescribe
the preparatory work needed and prepare an application seeking permission under
Regulation100(A)ofCoalMinesRegulations,1957?.
For an underground mine working two degree ll gassy seams with two development
districts.Oneconventionaldepillaringdistrictandonelongwallface,prepareanassessment
reportoneffectivenessofventilationsystemkeepinginviewdifferentprovisionsofstatute.
Aminewithtwoverticalshaft,equippedwithwindinginstallationshasbeensealedatthe
surfaceduetofire.Itisproposedtoreopenthemine.Enumeratedangersapprehendedand
precautions to be taken during reopening. Draw up a suitable scheme of reopening.
StatebrieflyandcommentontheadequacyofstatutoryprovisionsofCMR1957inrespect
of any three of the following: .
(a) Opencast workings with use of deep hole blasting heavy earth moving machineries,
{b)FullymechanisedhighproductiveBordandPillarworkingsincoalmines..
(c) Factor of safety in winding rope. .
(d) Use of belt conveyor in mines. .
(a) Name the occupational diseases that have been notified under the Mines Act, 1952
(b)Whatarethestatutoryprovisionsonrespirabledustincoalmines.Howdoyouconduct
dustsurveytoassesshealthhazardsfromrespirabledustinmechanisedundergroundmine.
Statethestatutoryprovisionsinrespectofanythreeofthefollowing:.
(a) Water danger plan and rescue tracings. .
(b)Personsemployedinmines.Dutiesofpersonsemployedinmines..
(c) Duties of Owner and Agent .
(d) Supply of protective equipment and obligation of persons provided so perfect
equipment.
(e) Emergency plan and sketch of accident site. .
(a) Define Intrinsically safe and FLP apparatus and places of their use.
(b)Writebrieflythestatutoryprovisionsinrespectofanytwoofthefollowing:.
(i) Disconnection of supply under I.E.R. 1956. .
(ii) Voltage limits in workings below ground, .
(iii)Precautionsregardingtheuseofportableelectriclightinworkshop.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
FullMarks
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Writeshortnotesonthefollowing:
(a)
CalibrationofMethanometer
(b)
Firingofshotsinfireareainopencastmine
(c)
Pressurebalancingofstoppings
(d)
Dangersfromsealedofarea.
The rate of fatalities per thousand persons employed in coal mines in India has remained
almoststeadyduringlastdecade.Howcanitbebroughtdownfurther?.
Draw up a set of conditions for: .

(i)
Use of site mixed slurry .
(ii)
Firingofshotsintheshaftfrommains.
Statebrieflytheapplicationoffollowingmanagementtoolsinalargemine
(a)
Management information system .
(b)
Motivation.
(c)
TimeandMotionStudy.
Themanagementofalargeopencastminehasentrustedtheworkofremovalofoverburden
toacontractor.Deploymentofcontractorstrucksandworkersforremovalofoverburden
has led to increase of accidents. Discuss the reasons for increase in accidents and suggest
preventive measures. .
Drawoutaschemeforemergencyplanforalargebelowgroundcoalminehavingdangersof
inundation and fire. .
Asamanagerofabelowgroundminehowwillyouensurethattheplansareaccurateand
upto date? .
WhataretheimprovementsrequiredinrespectofprovisionsoftheCoalMinesRegulations
regardingopencastmining?
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
FullMarks
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Q1.
How can you properly harness human resource to make mining safe and efficient?
Q2.
Drawupconditionsforuseof:.
(a)
LHD .
(b)
Belt Conveyors belowground. .
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Q3.
What precautions are required to be taken under the Indian Electricity Rules where
gas exists?
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Q4.
What are the statutory requirements before abandonment of belowground workings?

What are dangers from such workings and how can it be reduced?
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Q5.
Writeshortnoteson:.
(a)
DutiesofManagerinemergency..
(b)
Respirabledust..
(c)
Firingofshotsnearsurfacestructures.
(d)
Accidentpronemines..
What are the improvements necessary for better and safer use of opencast mining
machinery?
Drawaschemeofsafeoperatingpracticewithcontinuousminer.Howwouldyouimplement
it?
Amoderatelythickseam atshallowcoverisproposedto beextractedforthefirsttimein

the mine by longwall powered support. How would you make a statutory application for
extractionandwhatinformationarerequired?
Q6.
Q7.
Q8.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
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Q1.
Spontaneous heating in advanced stage has been selected in a caving district. How
would you deal with the situation and what are the statutory obligations that should be
fulfilled?
Q2.
What could be the occupational health problems with increasing mechanisation? What
steps should be taken to guard against the same.
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Q3.
Design emergency plan of a belowground mine with dangers from fire and inundation.
How can you make it effective?
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Q4.
Write short notes on the following:

(a)
Risk management
(b)
Effectiveness of Safety Committee
(c)
Cables
(d)
Training Officers
Q5.
How can you make effective use of;

(a)
Electronics and information technology in mine safety
(b)
Site mixed slurry explosives with special reference to safety
Q6.
Roof fall continues to be the single largest cause of fatal accidents in our coal mines.
How would you reduce such accidents?
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Q7.
Under the present scenario comment on adequacy of safety status along with
suggested improvements on;
.
(a)
Duties and responsibilities of owner
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(b)
Statutory records and registers
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(c)
Duties and responsibilities of manager
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(d)
Workmens Inspector
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Q8.
A large blower has been encountered in a development district of a first degree gassy
seam. How will you deal with it and what are the statutory obligations that need to be
fulfilled
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
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What do you understand by the term Flame proof equipment? Draw list of instruction,
responsibility for compliance and records that should be maintained to ensure that flame
prooffeatureremaineffective.
Alargemechanizedopencastmineisbeingplannedinavirginarea.Brieflystateanddiscuss
thestatutorynoticethataretobesentandpermissions/relaxationtobeobtained.What
stepshouldbetakentoselect,recruitandtraintheworkman,staffandofficers?
a)Whatshouldbethesyllabusforpreemploymenttrainingforworkersforanunderground
mine?Whatistheneedforrefreshertraining?
b) State the difference in statutory provisions relating to haulage and winding rope?
Writeshortnoteonthefollowing:
a) Statuary provisions relating to working near mine. Boundaries, their rationales and
adequacy.
b)Functionofcommitteeundersection12ofMineAct.
c)Statutoryprovisionrelatingtosupplyanduseofdustrespiration.
d)Flyrockinopencastmine,theircausesandprevention
a)Stateanddiscussstatutoryprovisionrelatingtotakingshelterwhileblastinginopencast
mines.Howwouldyouensureadequateshelterwhenthereareprivatehutmentsandpublic
roadwithinthedangerzone?
b)Inanundergroundmine,theOvermanhasreportedprobableexplosioninamechanized
development district and 16 people missing. Draw a list of action, in order of priority that
youwouldtaketodealwiththeemergencyandrescuerecoverthemissingpersons.
Whatcouldbetheoccupationalhealthproblemswithincreasingmechanization?Whatstep
shouldbetakentoguardagainstthesame?
Writeshortnoteonfollowing:
a) Riskmanagement.
b) Effectivenessofsafetycommittee.
c) Statutoryprovisionrelatingtorescuerooms.
d) Conditionforuseoftrolleywirelocomotivebelowground.
Themanagementofalargeopencastminehasentrustedtheworkofremovalofoverburden
to a contractor deployment of contractors trucks and workers for accidents. Discuss the
reasonsforincreaseinaccidentandsuggestpreventivemeasure
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
Monday,the19thDecember,2005
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What are the objectives of convening the National Safety conference? Briefly state major
recommendationmadebyittilldateandtheirimpactonlegislationandstatusofsafetyin
miningindustry?
Inundation continues to bea majorhazardin belowgroundworking.Asa Manager,What
actionwouldyoutaketoidentifyandeliminatethishazardfromyourmine?Drawanaction
planforthesame.
Definethefollowinginthecontextofstatutoryprovision:
a) Handheldportableapparatus
f) Owner
b) Transportableapparatus
g) Seriousbodilyinjury
c) Portableapparatus
h) Generalbodyofair
d) Voltage
i) Ordinarilyemployed
e) Flameproofapparatus
j) Personemployedinamine
a)Whatarethestatuaryprovisionsrelatingtosystematicsupports?Explainthefactorthat
youwilltakeintoaccountwhileformattingsystematicsupportsruleforyourmine.
b)WhatdoyouunderstandbythetermRMR?Whatisitapplicationinstratacontrol?
WhatarethestatuaryprovisionsrelatingtoEmergencyplan?Brieflyexplaintheessential
element of a good emergency plan and their rationale. How will you incorporate modern
technology advancement into the emergency plan for a large colliery with below ground
working?
a) What are the causes of Pneumoconiosis? What are its symptoms? What precaution
shouldbetakentopreventit?
b) State statutory provisions relating to periodical medical examination and discuss its
relevancetoILOclassificationofradiographyfordetectionofPneumoconiosis.
A large open cast mine is approaching village hutments that cannot be vacated. When
actions would you take to fulfil production target with due regard to safety. Draw a detail
planofactionforthesame.
a)Inanundergroundcoalminethreepersonsofshotfiringcrewincludingshotfires,several
hoursafterreturninghome,complainofchestpainandbreathingdifficultyandhavetobe
hospitalized. One of them dies next day. What may be the possible cause of the episode?
Howwouldyouenquireit?Discusspossiblecausesandstatutorycontraventions.
b)Attheendoftheworkingshift,theassistantmanagerisinformedthatoneunderground
workerismissing.Whatactionshouldbetaken?
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
Monday,the17thDecember,2006
FullMarks
Time

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1.
Therehasbeenconsiderableincreaseinmechanizationofundergroundandopencastmines.
Discuss the adequacy of the provisions of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 in respect of
qualificationsandappointmentofSafetyOfficers,FirstClassandSecondClassManagersand
Engineersinmines.Assumeyourowncondition.
2.
(i)Whatismeantbyremoteoperationofcoalfaceapparatuswithpilotcoreprotection?
Discusstheassociatedvoltageandcurrentlimits.
(ii)Describeatranswitchunitusedbelowground.Whatare
(a)Itsspecialfeaturesand(b)Theprotectivedevicesincorporatedinit?
(a)Whatarebyelaws?Howaretheyframed?
(b)Frameasetofbyelawsforuseofcontinuousminerinadegreelseam.
AnexplosionhasoccurredinaDegreeIIImineinadepillaringdistrictwithstowing.How
will you determine the cause of the explosion and its point of origin? How would you
ascertainwhethertheexplosionhasoccurredduetoinflammablegasorcoaldustorboth?
Assumeyourownconditions.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Writeshortnoteson:
(i)Initialandperiodicalmedicalexamination
(ii)WorkmensInspectorsandtheirduties.
(iii)Medicalattentionincaseofinjury.
(iv)Disabilityallowanceandcompensationoccupationaldisease
DescribetheprovisionsoftheMinesAct1952inrespectofthefollowing:
(i)Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofowners,agentsandmanagers.
(ii)Powersofinspectorsofmines.
(iii)Annualleavewithwages.
Whatarestatutoryprovisionsinrespectof:
(i)Precautionsafterafirehavebrokenout.
(ii)Dangerfromundergroundinundation,
(iii)Splitsandairways.
A thick coal seam that was developed in two sections was being extracted by opencast
mining.Therewasactivefireoncoalfaceandashovelwasunderoperationatadistanceof
50metresonalowercoalbenchofthesameseam.Suddenly,watergasexplosionoccurred
andtheshovelwascoveredbyhotash/dustetc.causinginstantaneousdeathoftheshovel
operator. Write an enquiry report of the accident suggesting out contravention,
responsibilities and suggestions to prevent similar accidents in future. Assume you own
condition
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
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You are the manager of a mine which uses continuous miners and shuttle cars for
extractionofpillarsatadepthofabout400m.Theseamdipsat1in5andhasathickness
of 4.0 m. Immediate roof is hard sandstone. .
(a)Listwhatyouwouldconsiderthefivemajorrisksinsuchanoperationwhichareneeded
to be managed. .
(b) List and describe control measures for the three highest ranked risks.
(c)Whowouldyouinvolveintheriskassessmentprocess?
A6.0mthickcoalseamwasbeingextractedbyopencastmethoddeployingHEMMs.The
overburdenconsistedofa25mthickcoverofsoftsoilfollowedbyshaleandsandstone.A
suddenfailureofbenchesforlengthofabout400mandpartofadumplyingneartheedge
of the query occurred buying two shovels and four dumpers resulting in death of six
operators and an overman. Write an enquiry report of the accident bringing out
contraventions, responsibilities and suggestion to prevent similar accidents in future.
Assume your own conditions. .
In the present day context of heavy mechanization and outsourcing, give you views on
adequacyoftheprovisionsofMinesVocationalTrainingRules.Suggestimprovementsand
stepstobetakentomakevocationaltrainingeffective..
Design and emergency plan of a belowground mine with dangers from spontaneous
Heatingandinflammablegas.Howcanyoumakeiteffective?.
Describedifferenttypeofmanridingsystemsavailableandtheirlimitations.Discusssafety
provisions of each system. .
What are notified diseases? Which of other diseases you would like to be included in
notified diseases. Discuss the system of Occupational Health Surveillance in your
organization,itsshortcomingandsuggestimprovement..
Discussthefollowing:
(i)InformationTechnologyinminesafety.
(ii)Developmentofcommunicationsystemsinmines.
(iii)Useofsitemixedslurryexplosiveswithspecialreferencetosafety,
(iv)Electronicdetonators.
WritedetailednoteonthefollowingasperIER,1956.
a.Overheadlinesinopencastmines
b.PrecautionstobetakeninuseofelectricityindegreeIIIgassymines.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
Sunday,the14th December,2008
FullMarks
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Q1.
:100
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Inthepresentdaycontextoflargedemandofcoal,whataretherecommendationsof
10th Conferenceforsafetyinmines with respect to :
(a) Mechanizationwitha viewtophaseoutmanual loading& toimprovestandards.
(b)Reductionof risk from roof and side falls in coal mine.
Q2. What arethevarious problems ofsafety when apart ofthe work inanopencast
mine is outsourced? How will you ensure enforcement of Mines Act, Rules and
Regulations bytheworkers ofthe hiredcontractor?
Q3. What is workers participation in safety management? How can this help attain high safety
standards?Suggestsomedeterrents forhabitualunsafe workers.
Q4. Enumeratevarioustypesofinstruments(alongwiththeobjective,principleandfunctioning
ofeach)whichareusedformonitoringgroundmovementinadeepundergroundmine.
Q5.
EnumeratetheprovisionsofMinesRescueRules,1985regardinganytwoofthefollowing:
(a) Establishment andlocationof rescue stations.

(b) Appointmentofrescuetrainedpersonsinmines,theirdispositionand
accommodation.
(c) Apparatus and equipment to be provided i n a belowground mine where no
rescueroomislocated.
Q6.
Writeshortnotesonanyfourofthefollowing:
(a) Angleofdrawandits relevance inlongwall mining.
(b) Riskassessmentasatooltoimprovesafety.
(c) Vocationaltrainingas an effectivetool in improvingsafety&productivity.
(d) Role of Internalsafetyorganisation in reducingaccidents.
(c) Direct&indirectcostsofaccidents.
(f) Useo f diesellocomotives.
Q7.
Whatarethe provisionsof Electricity Ruleswithrespectto
(a) Portable & transportableapparatus.

(b) Switchgears.
(c) Appointment anddutieso f electrical supervisors.
Q8. Spontaneous heatingin advanced stageha s beendetectedina cavingdistrict.
I.
Howcouldyoudealwiththesituation, and
II. Whatare the statutoryobligations that shouldbefulfilled?
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
FullMarks
Time

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:100
:3Hours
Q1. Write Shortnotesonanyfourofthefollowing:

i.
Sitemixedslurryascomparedtootherexplosives.
ii.
Flameproofapparatus.
iii.
Corporatesocialresponsibility.
iv.
Riskmanagementasatooltoreduceaccidents.
v.
MethodstomakePitSafetyCommittee,more effective.
vi.
Behaviourbasedsafety.
Q2. An explosion has been reported in a mechanized development district with five persons
missing.Drawalistofaction,inorderofprioritythatyouwouldtaketodealwiththe
emergencyandrescue/recoveroperations.
Q3. In the present day context of heavy mechanization and outsourcing, draw up a scheme of
training and retraining to ensure effective safety awareness amongst the workers at the
mine.
Q4. Whatarethestatutoryprovisionsrelatingtoemergencyplan?Brieflydescribetheessential
elements of an effective emergency plan and their rationale. How would you incorporate
moderntechnologyadvancementintoanemergencyplan?
Q5. Enumerate various sources of conflict in a mining project. As manager of a mine how
wouldyouorganizetodealwithaconflictarisingoutofacomplaintofneighbouring
villagersregardinggroundvibrationsbeinggeneratedbytheblastingbeingconductedat
yourmine.
Q6. What do you understand by payback period of a project? Describe in details any one cost
analysisandcostcontrolmethodsusedtooperateamine.
Q7.An8MTperannumopencastmineisbeingplannedinavirginarea.Drawupaschemefor
selection training and development of human resources for the project. Also state the
statutorynoticestobesentandthepermission/relaxationtobeobtained.
Q8. (a) What are the causes of Pneumoconiosis? What are its symptoms? Enumerate the
precautionstobetakentopreventit.
(b) State statutory provisions relating to periodical medical examinations and discuss its
relevancetoILOclassificationofradiographsfordetectionofpneumoconiosis.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
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Elaboratetheterms"fixedcost,variablecostandmarginalcost"inrespectofacoal
mineforitsfinancialviabilities.Assumeyourownconditions.
Whatistheeconomicimpactofmining?Defineinyourowntermsandenumerate"
corporatesocialresponsibilities".
Answeranytwo:
(a)
CompositionofSafetyCommitteeandfunctionsofSafetyCommittee.
(b) Withdrawalofsupportsandstandingorders
(c)
Costofaccidents,frequenciesandseverityrate.
AnintensivelyBord&Pillardevelopedmineisplanningtoincreaseproductionfrom2000to
5000 tonnes per day by introducing highly productive machinery. List out the preparatory
worktobeundertakentillthetargetedproductionisachieved.Describethesafeoperating
procedureforoneofthemachineryusedforproduction.
Writeshortnotesonanytwo:
(a)
Specialtrainingtofrontlinesupervisorswithreferenceto10thsafetyConference.
(b)
Riskmanagement.
(c)
Goafedgesupportinmechanizeddepillaring.
A number of incidences/accidents are occurring due to hard landing of ages. List out the
maincausesandthestatutoryprovisioninmainwindinginshafts.
Define arduous travel with to underground mechanize mine. What are the statutory
requirementsbeforecommissioningofmanridingsysteminyourmine?Enumeratehowto
ensuresafetyofthepersonstravelingbelowgroundinonesuchsystem.
Writeshortnotesonanytwo:
(a)
Occupationalhealthsurveyanditsimportance.
(b)
Objective of Bipartite &Tripartite meetings. How far it is useful in increasing the
statusofsafetyofmine.
(c)
Emergencyresponseprocedureforentrappedundergroundworkers.
Inpresentdaycontextofheavymechanizationandoutsourcinginmineshowasamanager
of a mine you prevent employment of persons below eighteen years of age. What is laid
downundertheprovisionsoftheMinesAct1952,Regulations,RulesandOrdersmadethere
underincludingpenalties?
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
FullMarks
Time

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Q1.
Explaininbriefanyfourofthefollowing:
(a)Roleofergonomicsindesignofoperators'cabin.
(b) Threattoenvironmentfromundergroundminingandeffectivecontrolmeasure.
(c)ABCanalysisanditsroleinreducinginventorycost.
(d) Recruitmentpolicyofalargeminingcompany.
(e)Costofaccident.
Q2. Whatdo you understandbytheterm productivity?Beingmanagerof a large underground

mechanized mine how do you identify and analyse reasons for poor productivity and
suggestwaysandmeansforitsimprovement.
Q3. Afirstdegreegassycoalseam3mthickdipping 1in12isstandingonpillarsof26mx26 m

atanaveragedepthof90 mwith4.8 mx3.0mgalleryfor lastseven years. Itisproposed
to depillar the same using continuous miner & diesel powered tyre mountedcoalhauler
by widening the galleries up to 6.5 m. Draw a suitable systematic support rules for the
district.Assumeyourowncondition.
Q4. Explain the tern notified diseases and list out the same discuss in brief statutory
provisionsforoccupationalhealthsurveillance.
Q5. (a)StatethestepsyouproposetotaketopreventincidencesoffireinHEMM.
(b)StatetheprovisionsoftheMinesRescueRules,1985regarding
(i)Freshairbase
(ii)DutiesandresponsibilitiesofRescueSuperintendent.
Q6. Statethestatutoryprovisionsregardingprecautionsagainstdust.
Q7. A conveyor operator of a mechanized underground mine met with a fatal accident
belowground.BeingSafety Officer preparean accidentenquiry reportand suggest stepsto
preventrecurrenceofsuchaccident.Assumeyourownconditions.
Q8. Writeshortnoteson
(a)Lifeofwindingrope.
(b)Workingnearmineboundaries.
(c)Useofflameorelectricweldingbelowground.
(d)Useoftwoormoreauxiliaryfanbelowground.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
Sunday, the 9th December, 2012
Full Marks
Time

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: 100
: 3 Hour
Q1.
There is an increasi.ng trend in accident involving operators of transport vehicle

throughout sourced agencies. Being manager of a large opencast mine, prepare a report
systematically analysing the same and Suggest measures to arrest the trend and reverse
it.
Q2.
In the recent past there has been case of waste dump failure. How do you propose to
design such dumps for long term stability? What are the equipment available for
monitoring dump stability and how impending failures could be predicted?
.Q3.
State the statutory provisions in respect of

(a)
Functions and powers of Committee constituted under Section 12 of the mines
Act, 1952.
(b)
Powers of Inspector to prohibit employment in certain case.
(c)
Power of Govt. to appoint court of inquiry in case of accidents.
Q4.
Write note on
Restricted neutral power supply system and its advantage
(a)
(b)
Training and retraining of mine workers
(c)
Tripartite forum and its contribution in improving health and safety of mine
workers.
Q5.
(a)
(b)
Q6.
What are the harmful effects of dust in mine workings and how does it affect health
and working efficiency of mine workers. Being manager of a large underground coal
mine how do you propose to maintain dustiness of working within permissible limits?
What are the instruments available for monitoring purpose? State the working
principle of any one of them.
Q7.
Write short notes on any three of the following:(a)

Role of front line supervisors in motivating mine workers towards observing safety
at work place.
(b)
Safety features of belt installations
(c)
Fire in diesel equipment
Subsidence management
(d)
Q8.
Two first degree gassy coal seams 1.2m & 1.0m thick dipping 1 in 30 separated by a sand
stone parting of 20m is proposed to be extracted in descending order by high wall
mining method by cutting a trench up to floor of lower seam at a depth of 80m. How
do you propose to prepare the trench for safe operation of high wall equipments?
Prepare a safe code of practice for such method of extraction.
What are the precautions to be taken in use of electricity in degree III gassy mine.
What are the provisions made in Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to
safety and electric supply) Regulation 2010 about supervisors.
Afternoon Session
THE MINES ACT, 1952
Regulations, 1957
FIRST CLASS
Sunday, the 15th December, 2013
Full Marks
Time

.
: 100
: 3 Hour
Q1.
In the recent past, opening of a new coal mine is becoming difficult. What are the
impediments? Give your suggestions to improve upon the present system to fulfil the future
need of coal giving proper justification.
Q2.
Write short notes on:

a. Fault tree analysis,
b. Payback period and internal rate of return,
c. Behaviour based safety management.
Q3.
A 4.2 m thick coal seam is being depillared with SDLs for the first time in a bard and pillar
panel at a shallow depth of about 50 m with pillar size of 26 m x 26 m centre to centre and
gallery width of 4.2 m. The panel consists of 36 pillars and the incubation period was six
months. The average production from the panel was 150 T per shift. After about 5 1/2
months, blazing fire was noticed in the panel by a Mining Sirdar in night shift on a holiday
and thick smoke was also coming out through the evasee of main mechanical ventilator.
(a) On receiving information about fire, as manager of the mine, what immediate action will
you take?
(b) What steps will you take to deal with the fire?
(c) What are your plans to isolate the fire?
(d) What were the probable reasons for the fire?
(e) What are the remedial measures you suggest to prevent re-occurrence of fire in such
panels?
Q4.
A coal seam, 3 m thick dipping at 1 in 7 towards S 2315' E was being developed by bard and
pillar method at a depth of 250 m deploying LHDs directly loading on to belts. Pillars were
45 m x 45 m centre to centre developed along strike and dip, with galleries of 4.8 mx 3.0 m
cross section. The immediate roof is shaley sand stone having adjusted RMR as 32. Full
column resin grouted roof bolts of 1.8 m in length were being used to support the roof as
per the designed SSR, keeping factor of safety as 2. Deteriorations in roof were noticed e.g.,
crushing, bulging, deformation, etc., in bearing plate and also slipping of nuts of roof bolt
even after 5 m of progress in development gallery. After a scientific investigation it was
found that direction of horizontal stress was S 4325' E and is 1.86 times higher than vertical
stress. Suggest methods to improve the roof condition to continue development of the
seam in safe manner.
Q5.
What is technical and biological reclamation? What is the root causes of air- pollution due to
dust in an opencast mine? What precautions are to be taken to contain the air- pollution?
Q6.
What is Safety Management Plan? How will you prepare a safety management plan for a
big underground mine to mitigate dangers from accidents due to ground movement?
Critically analyse each element, prepare an organization chart and Standard Operating
Procedure to manage the above risk.
Q7.
What preparatory and precautionary measures need to be taken prior to introduction of

diesel operated equipment in underground coal mines in India? List the key parameters to
be monitored during operation of diesel equipment
Q8.
In order to augment coal product on in the country, it is necessary to introduce large-scale

mechanization. How will you assess the training needs for mine workers to meet this
challenge? Discuss adequacy of present statute in this regard.

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SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR

FIRST CLASS MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Mine Management; Legislation and General Safety

General Safety in Mines:

Answer any six questions

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Draw up a set of conditions for: .

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What are the statutory requirements before abandonment of belowground workings?

Amoderatelythickseam atshallowcoverisproposedto beextractedforthefirsttimein

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Write short notes on the following:

How can you make effective use of;

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(a) Establishment andlocationof rescue stations.

(c) Vocationaltrainingas an effectivetool in improvingsafety&productivity.

(d) Role of Internalsafetyorganisation in reducingaccidents.

(f) Useo f diesellocomotives.

(a) Portable & transportableapparatus.

(c) Appointment anddutieso f electrical supervisors.

Q8. Spontaneous heatingin advanced stageha s beendetectedina cavingdistrict.

II. Whatare the statutoryobligations that shouldbefulfilled?

Answer any six questions

Q1. Write Shortnotesonanyfourofthefollowing:

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Q2. Whatdo you understandbytheterm productivity?Beingmanagerof a large underground

Q3. Afirstdegreegassycoalseam3mthickdipping 1in12isstandingonpillarsof26mx26 m

THE MINES ACT, 1952

Sunday, the 9th December, 2012

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There is an increasi.ng trend in accident involving operators of transport vehicle

State the statutory provisions in respect of

Write short notes on any three of the following:(a)

THE MINES ACT, 1952

Sunday, the 15th December, 2013

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Write short notes on:

What preparatory and precautionary measures need to be taken prior to introduction of

In order to augment coal product on in the country, it is necessary to introduce large-scale

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