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The Attached, Subordinate, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations of Ministry of Labour and Employment

3.6.2 Job descriptions of field officers of DGMS
Under the constitution of India, safety, health and welfare of workers employed
in mines are concerned of the Central Government. The objective is regulated by
the Mines Act, 1952 and the Rules and Regulations framed thereunder. These are
administered by DGMS under the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Apart from the administering the Mines Act and the subordinate legislation,
DGMS also administers some other allied legislation including the Indian
Electricity Act.

Director of Mines Safety (Mining)/Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining)

• Carryout the inspection and enquiry in the mines including complain
enquiry and suggest measures for compliance.
• Investigations into accidents involving fatality and serious dangerous
occurrences.

• Granting of statutory permission/exemption/relaxation.
• Safety promotional initiatives as proactive measures including organization
of Rescue Competitions, observance of Safety Week in mines and reviews
of Tripartite Safety committies.
Director of Mines Safety (Electrical)/Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Electrical)
• To inspect power station for supplying electricity solely for the purpose of
working in mine.
• To enquire into the accident coming under the purview of Regulation 9(1)
(b) of the Regulations.
• To permit use of high tension installations exceeding 650 Volt.
• To scrutinize the notices under the rule 111(2) of the Indian Electricity Rule
and take action thereon.
• Grant of permission/approval of electrical installation and electrical
locomotives.
Director of Mines Safety (Mechanical)/Deputy Director of Mines Safety
(Mechanical)

• To inspect mechanical installation, HEMM and workshop solely used for
the purpose of working in the mine.
• To enquire all types of the accidents related with Mining Machineries
working in the mines.
• Granting of statutory permission/exemption/relaxation related with men
riding system, winding and diesel locomotive.

• To pay special attention to fire fighting organization at mines.

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