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Provision for safety of persons employed in mines are contained in the Mines Act, 1952, and the Rules and Regulations framed there under. The safety laws are kept under constant review and amended from time to time. Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under Ministry of Labour & Employment, issues guidelines in the form of circulars for improving safety measures. The provisions are required to be complied with by the mine management. The officers of DGMS inspect the mines periodically to oversee the status of compliance of the safety provisions, and to take action as provided for under the Mines Act, 1952, in case of default.
To improve the status of safety in mines, Government through DGMS have promoted a three-pronged initiative viz., developmental, promotional and advisory role in the safety management. some of such initiatives are as follows :
Issue of guidelines for safer operations in identified thrust areas through circulars.
Promoting participation of workers in safety management.
Promoting self regulation by management.
Tri-partite and Bi-partite review of safety status at various levels.
Observance of safety week and safety campaigns.
Generating safety awareness and information dissemination.
National Conference on Safety in Mines.
National Safety Awards.
Interactions at different forums with a view to promote safety, health and welfare of persons employed in mines.
Introduction to the concept of Risk Assessment, preparation of Safety Management Plan and development of Emergency Response System.
Facilitating introduction of new technology in mining with low potential risk.
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