Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947 (11 Geo Vi No. 38) (Qld)

MINING. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendm,ent Act. 217 An Act to1A94m0e , " ndI . " n TcheertCaI . onalplVaIritnI . icnug I aArsc. ts, 1925 to MA l TI 1 MNH N IE ~ NEN ~ GD o C 3 M 8 OAE : ACN I LT . TS ACT OF 1947. (ASSENTED TO 9TH DECEMBER, 1947.] B E it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legis- lative Assembly of Queensland in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows :- 1. This Act may be cited as "The Goal Mining Short title Acts Amendment Act of 1947," and shall be read as one ::-struction. with *" The Goal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1940," herein refeITed to as the Principal Act. The Principal Act and this Act may be cited C:oll@ctive collectively as "The Goal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947." tItle. Amendments of the Principal Act. 2. In paragraph (d) of subsection four of section Amendment fJt fifty-one of the Principal Act the words" or of a permit 51 (4) from the Board of Examiners; such permit, which may be issued on such conditions as the Board thinks fit, shall be deemed to be a certificate for the purposes of this section and shall remain in force for twelve months but may be renewed at the option of such Board " are repealed. 3. Section fifty-five of the Principal Act is amended Amendments as follows :_ of s. 55. (i.) Subsection two of the said section is repealed and the following subsection is inserted in lieu thereof, namely:- "(2.) A deputy shall be required to devote hiiil whole time to such duties as are set out in subsection one of this section (in this Act referred to as his statutory duties), but this provision shall not apply in the case of a deputy in any mine where the number of men under his charge does not exceed ten, and nothing in this subsection shall prevent any deputy in any mine from being employed in the firing of shots and in the erection of brattices in his district: ... 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

218 MINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, Provided that any duties assigned to or undertaken by any deputy in addition to his statutory duties shall not be such as to prevent him from carrying out his statutory duties in a thorough manner. If in the opinion of an inspector the assignment to or undertaking by any deputy of additional duties is preventing such deputy from carrying out his statutory duties in a thorough manner, such lllspector shall, by entry in the record book, order that the deputy shall be confined to his statutory duties or that the extent of the additional duties shall be limited as the inspector specifies in such order. Such deputy shall obey an order so made by an inspector and the manager shall enforce the observance of the same" (ii.) Subsection four of the said section is amended by inserting the words " or to hold a position as " after the word" appointed ". Repeal of s. 4. Section seventy-three of the Principal Act is 73. repealed. . Amendment 5. Section seventy-nine of the Principal Act is of s. 79. amended as follows :__ (i.) Subsection two of the said section is repealed and the following subsection is inserted in li~u thereof, namely:-- " (2.) No person under the age of eighteen years shall be employed at the brace of a sinking shaft in the working of a windlass or in the handling of materials to and from the winding rope, or be employed as a platman or lander, or be allowed to handle, charge, or fire explosives in, on, or about any coal mine." (ii.) Subsection three of the said section is repealed and the following new subsection is inserted in lieu thereof, namely :- " (3. ) No boy under the age of sixteen years and no female shall be employed below ground in any coal mine." (iii.) The following subsection, numbered seven, is added to the said section, namely :- " (7.) No person who has had less than two years' practice at the coal face as a coal getter shall be employed as a coal getter unless in the company and under the supervision of a skilled workman who has had the required two years' experience:

1947. MINING. Coal Jiining Acts Amendment Act. 219 Provided that the inspector may authorise a person who furnishes evidence that he has had not less than two years' experience underground in a metalliferous mine as a miner and who in the opinion of the inspector has had sufficient underground experience in a coal mine to be employed as a coal getter at the coal face in a coal mine notwithstanding that such person has not had two years' practice as a coal getter at the coal face in a coal mine in the company of and under the supervision of a skilled workman." 6. Section eighty-six of the Principal Act is Amendments amended, as follows :_ of s. 86. (i.) In the first paragraph of subsection one of the said section the words" an authorised surveyor or by" are repealed. (ii.) Subsection five of the said section is repealed and the following subsestion is inserted in lieu thereof, namely:- "Ui.) The owner, agent, or manager of every coal mine shall keep at the office of the mine an up-to-date print of the mine plan showing clearly thereon the positions of all ventilating fans, ventilating doors, regulators, air stoppings, air crossings, the direction of the air circuit, and all stoppings erected to seal off fire, water, or gas." 7. Section ninety of the Principal Act is amended Amendments as follows :_ of s. 90. (i.) Subsection one of the said section is repealed and the following subsection is inserted in lieu thereof, namely:- any " co( 1a. l) A m ~ t m e e r , brteheakionwg naewr, ayafgreonmt, thoer smhaafntabgoetrtosmhailnl o ! p ~ e ~ n ~ i ~ n t g a to concentrate on the completion of at least a second thel~ urface opening to the surface from such mine, the openings to be ~ ~~ vi~ : d not less than fifty feet apart and to intercommunicate ?efore m.ine with each other, by means of which all persons employed }~ ~r: ~:ej in the mine may at all times pass in or out. No operations production. in any coal mine having for their sole object the working of coal shall be commenced until two such openings have been completed." (ii.) Subsection two of the said section is repealed.

220 MINING. Coal Min4ng Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, Amendment 8. In subsection one of section ninety-four of the ofs.94(1). Principal Act the words "if two-thirds of their number so agree" are repealed and the words" if a majority of their number so agree" are inserted in lieu of such repealed words. s aR . ne 9 dp 7 e . naelw of repea 9 le . dSeacntdiontheninfeotllyo-wseinvgen seocftiotnheisPirninsceirpteadl iAnctlieius thereof, namely - Special rules. " [97.] (1.) On and from the date of the passing of *" The Goal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947" the special rules (hereinafter in this section refelTed to as the" Statutory Special Rules") set forth in the Third Schedule to this Act shall, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, be the special rules of and be observed in, on, and about every coal mine: Provided that· if any coal mine operating at the date of the passing of *" The Goal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947 " has in force at that date special rules theretofore made and published in the Gazette under the provisions of this section in force immediately prior to such lastmentioned date, such special rules shall continue to be the special rules of such coal mine in lieu of the Statutory Special Rules, and every such special rule shall be observed in, on, and about such coal mine until rescinded, amended, added to, or otherwise modified under this Act. Any special rules of a coal mine published in the Gazette prior to, and in force at the date of the passing of *" The Goal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947," shall be judicially noticed. (2.) The Govel'nor in Council may at any time and from time to time, upon the recommendation of the Minister, make special rules rescinding, amending, adding to, or otherwi~ e modifying the Statutory Special Rules or the special rules applicable in respect of any coal mine in lieu of the Statutory Special Rule'3, or any of such rules. (3.) The owner, agent, or manager of any coal mine, or the representative of the workmen employed at any coal mine appointed in that behalf by the majority of such workmen, may at any time and from time to time apply to the Minister to have the Statutory Special Rules, or, if special rules in lieu of the Statutory Special Rules * This Act.

MINING. 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. are applicable to such mine such special rules, or any of them, rescinded, amended, added to, or otherwise modified on the ground that the observance of such rules, or such of them as m$l.y be specified in the applica- tion, is not reasonably practicable at that particular coal mine.. If upon such application the Minister is satisfied that the observance of the rule or rules in question is not reasonably practicable at the particular coal mine, he may make a recommendation to the Governor in Council under this subsection, but unless the Minis(jer is so satisfied he may refuse to so recommend and his refusal shall dispose of the application. (4.) The Minister shall, not less than one month before the Governor in Council rescinds, amends, adds to, 01' otherwise modifies the Statutory Special Rules or any other special rules or any of such rules, publish in the Gazette a notice stating his intention to recommend to the Governor in Council such rescission, amendment, addition, or other modification, and setting out particulars thereof. Moreover, the Minister may cause such notice to be otherwise published as he shall think necessary or desirable an d in particular the manager of any coal mine shall, if thereunto required by the Minister, post a printed or typewritten copy of such notice up in the office, if any, and on a building or board situated in some conspicuous place at such coal mine. (5.) If within one month after the date of the publication in the Gazette by the Minister of notice of his intention to make a recommendation under this section no sufficient cause is shown to the Governor in Council why the recommendation should not be given effect to, the Governor in Council may make the rescission, amendment, addition to or other modification of any special rules recommended by the Minister. (6.) Every special rule made by the Governor in Council under this section shall be published in the Gazette and shaH upon such publication be judicially noticed. Any special rule rescinding, amending, adding to, or otherwise modifying the Statutory Special Rules, or any of them, may be limited in its application to any specified coal mine or mines. 221

222 MINING. Coal Minting Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38" (7.) For the purpose of making known to all persons employed in, on, or about any coal mine the special rules applicable to such coal mine, the manager shall cause a printed or typewritten copy of all such special rules to be supplied to every person before he is employed in, on, or about such mine." Amendment 10. In section ninety-eight of the Principal Act of B. 98. the words " or typewritten " are inserted after the word " printed". R of e s p . e 9 a 9 l . repea 1 le 1 d . . SeQtion ninety-nine of the Principal Act is ~ ~ nt~ 12. Part I. of the First Schedule to the Principal ~ he :-irst' 0 Act is amended as follows ; - . Soh. (i.) The following words are added to paragraph (a) of clause four;- "standards of effective temperatures and air movement or of effective temperatures or air movement to be main- tained in any working place in a mine where any person is engaged or passing, the method of determining such standards, and the conditions under which work may be performed at such standards by persons engaged in any such working place; and provision that in the event of the prescribed standards not being complied with work may be performed in any such working place subject to such special conditions as may be imposed; " (ii.) In clause twelve the words "Prevention of the accumulation of coal dust" are repealed and the words" Precautions against coal dust" are inserted in lieu thereof. . (iii.) A clause, numbered 13A. is inserted after clause thirteen, as follows ;- Types (}f rails. Plans. "[13A.] Regulating the types of rails to be used." (iv.) The following clause, numbered 19A, is inserted after clause nineteen;- "[19A.] Providing for the furnishing of plans." Amen~ntB 13. Rule one of the Second Schedule to the Principal ~ ~ ~ dOf Act is amended as follows ; - Soh. (i.) The third paragraph of the said rule is repealed and the following new paragraph is inserted in lieu thereof, namely;- "In every mine the main intake airway and the main return airway shall each be not less than thirty-two equare feet in area and have a height of not less than five feet clear of any timber erected to

MINING. 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. support the roof, or in the case of any such main intake airway or main return airway existing at the date of the passing of *" The Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947" shall be not less than a minimum height of four feet clear of timber erected to support the roof and have a minimum area of thirty-two square feet, or, where the Minister previously approved of a lesser area, twenty-four square feet. "Wnere a shaft in any mine forms part of the main intake airway or the main return airway such shaft shall not be less than thirty-two square feet in area. Such airways shall be maintained at all times in a safe and satisfactory condition." (ii.) The fourth paragraph thereof (being the para- graph commencing with t,he words "Provided that" and ending with the words" satisfactory condition ") is repealed. (iii.) The fifth paragraph thereof (being the para- graph commencing with the words "Provided further" and ending with the words "next preceding proviso") is amended- (a) By repealing therein the words "Provided further that where" and inserting in lieu of such repealed words the word " Where" ; (b) By repealing therein the figure and word " 4 feet" and substituting in lieu thereof the words " five feet" ; (c) By repealing therein the word " protect " and substituting in lieu of such repealed word the word " support" ; and (d) By repealing therein the words" or such lesser area as may be approved by the Minister in accordance with the provisions of the next preceding proviso". (iv.) The sixth paragraph thereof (being the para- graph commencing with the words" In any mine" and ending with the words" may seem fit ") is repealed. (v.) The seventh paragraph thereof (being the para- graph commencing with the words" At every mine" and ending with the words "as he may direct") is amended by repealing therein all words from and including the words" At every mine" to and including the words " in writing by the inspector may" and by inserting the following words in lieu thereof :-" At every mine in which men are employed underground there shall be installed at least one fan or other mechanical contrivance which shall". * This Act. 223

224 MINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, (vi.) The ninth paragraph thereof (being the para- graph commencing with the word "Nothing" and ending with the word "suspension") is amended by repealing therein the word " furnace." Amendments 14. Rule two ofthe Second Schedule to the Principal S o e f o r. on2d of Act is amended as follows : - Soh. (i.) The following proviso is added to paragraph (a) of subrule one thereof, namely:- " Provided that the inspector may order that any such mechanical ventilating appliance shall be run for such additional period or periods as he considers necessary." (ii.) The following paragraph, lettered (h), is added to subrule one thereof, namely:- " (h) In every mine where stoppings are erected to seal off a mine fire or a heated area the construction of such stoppings mllst be carried out to the satisfaction of the inspector. Provision shall be made for the sampling of the atmosphere inside the stoppings." (iii.) Subrule four thereof is repealed and the follow- ing subrule is inserted in lieu thereof, namely :- " (4.) At intervals not exceeding one month in the case of a gassy mine, and at intE'rvals not exceeding six months in any other mine, the percentage of inflammable gas in the atmosphere in each district return airway shall be determined either by sampling and analysis or by the use of a gas detector approved by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines. The results of such determinations shall be recorded in a book to be kept at the mine for the purpose. For the purpose of this rule, a place shall not be deemed to be in a fit state for working or passmg therein if the air contains either less than nineteen per centum of oxygen or more than one and one quarter per centum of carbon dioxide, and an intake airway shall not be deemed to be normally kept free from inflammable gas if the average per centum of inflammable gas found in not less than two samples of air or more than six samples of air taken by an inspector in the air current in that airway at intervals of not less than a fortnight exceeds one quarter of one per centum. For the purposes of this subrule the term "gassy mine" shall be applIed to any mine in which inflammable gas has been ignited or has been found in the general mine atmosphere by a permissible flame safety lamp, or approved gas detector, or by air analysis in an amount of one quarter of one per centum or more." (iv.) In subrule five thereof the words "where safety lamps are required to be used" are repealed. (v.) A new subrule, numbered seven, is added to the said rule, namely :- " (7.) All ventilating doors between main intake and return airways on roads used for traffic must be at least double, self·closing, and of substantial structure." .

MINING. 225 1947. Coal l11ining Acts Amendm:ent Act. 15. Rule three of the Second Schedule to the Amendment Principal Act is amended by repealing the first paragraph ~ fr. 3 ~ f of such rule commencing with the words" When required" s~ ~ ~ nc and ending with the words" under this Act" ; moreover the marginal note to such rule is repealed and the words "Notification to be given of alteration of ventilation system" inserted in lieu of such repealod marginal note. 16. Subrule one of rule five of the Second Schedule Anwndllwnt to the Principal Act is amended by repealing the words ~f r. ~ (1) of " and all persons who are paid at wages rates per shift, s~ ~~n whose working day has been so reduced, shall be paid the full shift wages rate for such day" where such words appear at the end of the said subrule. 17. A new subrule, numbered six, is added to rule Amendment sniaxmeo I fy:th-e Second Schedule to the Principal Act, °sefcro. n 6 dofSeh. " (6.) A deputy shall at least once in every week, accompanied by an experienced miner, examine as far as is practicable the state of the waste workings and make and sign a true report of the state thereof in the record book." 18. Rule seven of the Second S~hedule to the Repeal ofr. 7 Principal Act is repealed and the following new rules, and r.!ew: rr. 7 DUmb@red seven and 7 A, are I . nserted'In lI' eu thereo f ,Saencdon lA d 111 namely :- Sch. "[7.] (1.) Such mea:mres shaH be taken for thc prevention, sup- e l l .t pression, collection, fj,nd removal of coal dust and for treating it with oa (US '. incombustible dust or in other manner approvcd in writing by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines as will ensure that on the floor, roof, and sides respertively of eyery road or part of a road which is accessible, the dust which can be raised into the air shall contain, when testcd in the manner hereinafter prescribed, not less than the percentage of incombustible matter set out in the Table to this rule aecording to the volatile matter content of the coal. The percentage of incombustible matter means the actual per- centage of incombustible matter (including moisture) contained in the dust. The volatile mattcr content of the coal means the average volatile matter content calculated on an ash frec dry basis of the seam of coal worked through the road (or if more than one seam is so worked of that seam which has the highest average volatile matter content), and shall be deemed to be more than thirty-five per centum unless the contrary has been proved by an analysis made and communicated to the inspector within the previous twelve months. The analysis shall be made by one of the methods specified by the British Standard Instit~ ltion, and the sample of coal used for such analysis shall be taken from a representative section of the seam or from a repre- sentative quantity of the run-of-mine coal from the seam: Provided that in any seam in which inflammable gas is unknown, and in which no explosive other than a sheathed permitted explosive is used in any road or ripping, or any dry and dusty part of the mine, H

226 MINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, the percentage of incombustible matter shall not be required to be more than fifty per centum if that is the natural condition of the dust throughout the road, or more than sixty per centum if the road is treated with incombustible dust. (2.) The incombustible dust used for the purpose of this rule and rule 7 A shall be- (a) Of such fineness that, of the dry dust which passes through a sixty-mesh not less than fifty per centum by weight and not more than seventy-five per centum by weight shall pass through a two hundred and forty-mesh sieve; (b) Of such quality that an analysis shows a content of less than three per centum of total silica calculated by a method or methods approved by the Minister; (c) Of such character that it is readily dispersible into the air, and, when in use in places where it is not directly wetted by water from the strata, does not cake but is dispersed into the air when blown upon with the mouth or by a suitable appliance. No incombustible dust shall continue to be used if it is found by tests, which shall be carried out regularly, not to comply with these requirements. (3.) No dust shall be used for the purpose of complying with this rule of a kind which may be prohibited by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines on the ground that it is likely to be injurious to the health of persons working in the mine. (4.) The following steps shall be taken for the purpose of ensuring that subrule one of this rule is complied with- . (a) At least ten samples of dust per mile of roadway shall be systematically collected and analysed each calendar month: Provided that if analyses of the samples collected from any road have shown that the natural conditions of the road are such that subrule one of this rule is complied with, or have shown, in respect of roads not used for the transport of coal and not within two hundred yards of a working face, that the application of additional incombustible dust has not been required more than once in every six months, it shall suffice, so long as there is no visible change in the conditions, to collect and analyse the samples at intervals not exceeding three months, or at such longer intervals as may be authorized, in writing, by the inspector. (b) The samples of dust so collected shall be representative samples, and each sample shall be collected over a section of road not less than fifty yards in length, and shall comprise the dust collected to a depth of one quarter of . an inch as near as may be on the roof and the sides, and a depth not exceeding one inch on the floor, either- (i.) By a method of strip sampling, by which the dust is collected from a succession of transverse strips, as nearly as possible of equal width, and equally spaced not more than five yards apart" of an aggregate area not less than one per centulll of the total area sampleel; or

MINING. ]947. Goal Mining Acts Amendment Act. (ii.) Bya method of spot sampling by which one sub-sample or increment of dust for each yard of the length sampled is collected, as nearly as possible at regularly spaced intervals along a zig-zag path. Except where otherwise directed by the inspector, it shall suffice if the foregoing requircments are complied with in respect of the dust on the roof and sides of a road taken together instead of separately. (c) Each sample shall be well mixed and quartered, and a representative portion of the mixture shall be sieved through a sixty-mesh sieve and analysed by the appropriate method prescribed. (d) The following shall be the methods of analY8is : - (i.) (A) The sample of dust shall be sieved through a sixty- mesh sieve. The sieve may be tapped lightly to assist the passage of the dust through the sieve, but the dust shall not be rubbed through the sieve. 'rhe dust that passes through the sieve shall be kept in an airtight container until it is analysed. (B) If a dust sample is too damp to be sieved through the sixty-mesh sieve, it shall be sieved through an .eighteen-mesh sieve, and the fraction passing through that sieve shall be allowed to dry in the air during one hour, and thcreafter shall be sieved through It sixty- mesh sieve, as described in the preceding paragraph. The percentage loss of moisture from the dust during the preliminary drying in the air shall be determined, and a correction shall then be made to the determined i.ncombustible content of thc dust which has passed through the sixty-mesh sieve. This correetion shall be calculated as follows : - If 1\1 is the percentage loss in weight of the dust passing the eighteen-mesh sieve during air drying, and I is the percentage of total incombustible matter in the dust passing thc sixty-mesh sieve, then the corrected total incombustible content of the dust per eentum is- + M I (100 - M) 100 (ii.) The samples of dust prepttr(1d as aforesaid shall be analysed as follows- (A) Dust samples which contain no carbonates or gypsum- (1) A weighed quantity of the sieved dust shall be dried at a temperature between 105° and llO°C., and the weight lost shall be reckoned as moisture. (2) The residue shall then be brought to a red heat in an open vessel until it no longer loses weight. The weight of the incinerated residue added to the weight of the moisture shall be reckoned as incombustible matter, and be expressed as a percentage of the total weight of the sieved dust. 227

228 MINING. Coal Mining' Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, (B) Dust samples which contain carbonates- (1) A weighed quantity of the sieved dust shall be dried at a temperature between 105° and 1l0°C., and the loss in weight shall be reckoned as moisture. (2) The residue shall then be heated in an open vessel to a temperature of at least 950°C. until it no longer loses weight. The incinerated residue shall be weighed. (3) A weighed quantity of the sieved dust shall be treated with dilute hydrochloric acid in a suitable apparatus, and the weight of carbon dioxide evolved from the dust shall be either-(a) determined directly; or (b) calculated from the volume of carbon dioxide evolved; or (c) determined in any other manner approved by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines. (4) The sum of the weights of moisture, carbon dioxide, and incinerated residue shall be reckoned as incombustible matter, and be expressed as a per- centage of the total weight of the sieved dust. (C) The incombustible content of the dust may be deter- mined by such other method, and in such other manner, as may be approved, in writing, by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines. (5.) Within twenty-eight days of the taking of each sample, or such further time as the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines may grant in writing, the result of the analysis of such sample shall be recorded in the mine office, and shall there be made available for inspection during the ordinary hours of work when so required by the inspector or miners' inspector. TABLE. Minimum Percentage of Incombu,sl1:ble Matter Required for Coals of Various Volatile Matter Contents. Average Volatile Matter Minimum Percentage of Content of Coal. Incombustible Matter Required. Par Cent. Not Exceeding. 20 22 25 27 30 32 35 Exceeding 35 50 55 60 65 68 70 72 75 [7A.] (1.) The floor, roof, and sides of every road or part of a road which is in use shall be systematically cleared and suitably treated in accordance with the requirements of rule seven, and every other road or part of a road which is accessible shall be suitably treated in accordance with the requirements of rule seven.

MINING. 229 1947. Coal l"];iining Acts Amendment Act. (2.) In every mine- (a) Arrangements shall be made to prevent, as far as practi- cable, coal dust from the screens entering the downcast shaft; and (in the case of a plant for the screening or sorting of coal erected after the passing of *" The Coal Mining Act8 Amendment Act of 1947") such plant shall not be situated within a distance of eighty yards from any downcast shaft except with the written authority of the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines; (b) Every skip shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent, as far as practicable, coal dust escaping through the sides, ends, or floor of the skip, but any skip which was in use in any mine at the passing of *" The Coal Mining Act8 Amendment Act of 1947" may continue to be used in that mine if kept in a reasonable state of repair to the satisfaction of the inspector; and (c) The roads shall be examined weekly by the manager or under-manager and a report (to be recorded in a book kept at the mine for the purpose) made on their condition as to coal dust and on the steps taken to mitigate danger arising therefrom. (3.) For the purposes of this rule and rule seven the term " road " includes all roads of any description extending from the shaft or outlet to within ten yards of the coal face, including intake and return airways and roads which are fenced and which are safely accessible, but does not include chutes from the coal face down which coal is thrown, offices, stables, engine-houses, motor-switch and transformer-rooms, or pump-rooms." 19. Rule eight of the Second Schedule to the Amendments Principal Act is amended as follows : - ~ ~ ~ ~ ! dO~ ch. (i.) Subrule four thereof is repealed and the following subrule is inserted in lieu thereof, namely :- " (4.) In addition to the safety lamps in daily use (if any) a Safety supply of not less than three fuel safety lamps or such greater number lamps. as the inspector may from time to time direct shall at all times be maintained in good order and ready at the surface for immediate use at every coal mine. Such fuel safety lamps shall comply with the requirements of subrule five of rule nine of these rules; " (ii.) The following subrules, numbered five, six, and seven, respectively, are added thereto, namely :- " (5.) After a period of six months from the date of the passing of *" The Coal Mining Act8 Amendment Act of 1947" no lamp or light other than a safety lamp shall be used in any mine, and, except where otherwise provided in this Act, only electric safety lamps shall be used for the purpose of illumination underground. All lamps must be of a type approved by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines. Electric lamps of the vacuum or enclosed type may be used on main haulage roads or elsewhere within such limits as may be fixed by this Act for the use of electricity and electrical machinery in coal mines. * This Act.

230 MINING. Coal Mining Acts Alnen.dment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, ------------------- ------------ (6.) Where it is fO\lnd impracticable within the specified period to comply with the requirements of the last preceding subrule, the Minister may, in his discretion, upon application by the owner, agent, or manager, and upon satisfactory report by the inspector approve of an extension or extensions of time for compliance, but in no case shall an extension or aggregate of extensions be granted in excess of a period of two years from the date of the passing of *" The Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947." (7.) Pending compliance with the requirements of subrule five of this rule, the fnll provisions of rule nine of these rules shall be observed." ! ; ~ : ar:; h 20. The following paragraph is added to subrule subrule 3 of three of rule ten of the Second Schedule to the Principal r S . ec 1 o 0 nodf A C t , nameIy ' . - Seh. " A dining or meal room of a size and with facilities approved by the Minister shall be provided at each pithead or gantry." Repeal of 21. Rule seventeen of the Second Schedule to the ~ ~ ~' ; e~ " nd Principal Act is repealed and the following rule is inserted Seh. in lieu thereof, namely ;- Water or " [17.] Where any place is likely to contain a dangerous accumula- gas. tion of water, the working approaching that place shall not at any point within forty yards of that place exceed eight feet in width. The Chief Inspector of Coal Mines may grant exemption from the foregoing provision of this rule to enable any place to be driven to a width not exceeding twelve feet. In all such places there shall be constantly kept at a sufficient distance, not being less than five yards in advance, at least one bore hole, near the centre of the working, and sufficient flank bore holes on each side. In any working approaching within ten yards of a sealed area where the presence of inflammable or noxious gases may be apprehended, there shall be constantly kept not less than five yards in advance a bore hole near the centre of the working and sufficient flank bore holes on each side." Paragraph 22. The following paragraph is added to rule ~ g~ fdS: ; on~ nineteen of the Second Schedule to the Principal Act, Seh. namely ;- " Timber from which the bark has not been removed shall not be sent into any mine for any purpose." Paragraphs 23. The following paragraphs are added to rule ; ~ ~ ts: ; on~ twenty-five of the Second Schedule to the Principal Seh. Act, namely ;- " In all places where sets or trains consisting of three or more skips are coupled or uncoupled there shall be a clear space of at least two feet between skips standing on any rails and the side of the road nearest to these rails. The foregoing shall not apply if, where there are parallel lines of rails, there is a clear space of at least two feet six inches between skips standing on such parallel lines of rails. In measuring any clear space for the purposes of this paragraph props or other supports of the roof projecting beyond the side of the road shall be deemed to form part of the side. * This Act.

1947. MINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 231 No owner, agent, or manager shall employ any person in the riding of skips or sets of skips on any roadway without first having obtained the approval of the inspector." 24. Rule 27 A of the Second Schedule to the Amendment Principal Act is amended by adding thereto the following ~ ! : ~ n~ 7A of paragraph, namely:- Soh. " All roads existing at the date of the passing of *" The Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947" and all new roads on which men are required to work or to travel to get to their work shall be of a minimum height of five feet clear of timber erected to support the roof. Should the owner, agent, or manager of any mine contend that the height cannot reasonably be provided in respect of any travelling road or portion of any travelling road he may apply to the inspector for exemption in respect of such road or portion thereof. The inspector may sanction or refuse to sanction exemption from the requirement!"! of this paragraph. Any question as to whether such sanction has been unreasonably withheld shall be determined by the warden sitting with four experienced miners, in the same manner as provided for holding enquiries under this Act." 25. The following rules, 27B and 270, are inserted ~ ; 2~ ~ ' 27B after rule 27 A in the Second Schedule to the Principal ~serted in Act, namely :_ Second Soh. " [27B.] No rails other than those made of steel or iron shall be T~ es of used in haulage or wheeling roads in any coal mine except where, in raIls. the opinion of the inspector, wooden rails are necessary as retarders for the control of skips. In roads on which the wheeling is performed by hand, wooden rails shall not be used under any circumstances. Where points cannot be provided on any wheeling road, turntables shall be provided and shall be constructed of steel or iron. [27c.] Where the second means of egress from any district in a Second mine to the surface is not ordinarily used for travelling, the deputy means of in charge of such district shall travel the whole of such means of egress. egress and all main airways at least once in each week and ascertain the condition thereof as to ventilation and general safety and sign a true report with regard to same in a book to be kept for the purpose. At the end of the shift, during which he has made his inspection, the deputy shall announce to the workmen of his district that he will act as a guide to any workman who desires to travel the second means of egress in order to become familiar with it. The manager shall cause guide boards or notice boards or fences to be erected wherever necessary to ensure that the route to the second outlet is indicated in a clear manner." 26. Subrule 0I?-e ?f rule seventy-six of th~ Sec~ nd ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0e) n! f Schedule to the PrmCIpal Act is amended by msertmg Second therein, after the words "not naturally damp ", the Sch. words "and where safety lamps only are permitted m accordance with rule eight of these rules". * This Act.

232 MINING. Coal Mining' Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, A o Se f n r c: . \ oen7n8ddm of ents the P 2 r 7 in . ciRpualleAscetviesnatmy-eenigdhetd oafs tfholeloSwesc:on-d Schedule to Sch. (i.) Subrule one thereof is repealed and the following subrule is inserted in lieu thereof, namely :- Change " (1.) (a) The owner, agent, or manager of every mine shall ~~ ~ :nd provide adequate bath house and change house accommodation near to accommoda- the principal entrance to the mine to enable the persons employed in tion. or about the mille to change and dry their clothes therein and to wash themselves. The change house shall not be in the engine room, or boiler house. The drying of clothes upon the boiler shall not be permitted. (b) Plans and specifications of all bath and change houses shall be approved in writing by the Mini8ter befme the commencement of their erection. No extensions of or structural addition to an existing bath or change house shall be made unlpss the plan and specifications of such extension or addition have previously been approved by the Minister. (c) The accommodation and facilities for taking baths shall be provided in a building of sufficient dimension, effectively lighted and ventilated. Such building or accommodation shall be kept in good repair. While such accommodation is in use it shall be heated to a reasonable temperature. (d) The bath house building shall be constructed of matf'rial to be approved by the Minister and shall have a floor of cement or similar material so graded and drained as to allow water to run to and be carried away at the sides of the building. The building shall also be so constructed as to permit of the interior being easily cleanRed, and to prevent accumulations of dirt. (e) The floor space in every change room exclusive of any floor space in the portion thereof in which showers are installed and used shall not be less than ten square feet for each person employed under- ground in the largest shift at the mine. (f) Separate accommodation shall be provided for youths under the age of eighteen years. (g) The bath and change houses shall be supplied with an ample supply of hot and cold wholesome water, and a sufficient number of showers and washing basins shall be provided for the employees to have the use of the same without unreasonable delay. Not less than one shower for every five persons and one basin for every twenty persons in the largest shift employed underground at the mine shall be provided. (h) The water supply for the showers and basins shall be so arranged that the temperature can be regulated by the person using same. (i) No water shall be supplied for baths or for washing which, owing to liability to cause injury to health or for any reason, is unsuitable for the purpose.

MINING. 233 1947. Ooal Mining Acts Amendment Act. (j) The floor of the bath and change houses, the cabinets, and the inside waU up to a height of seven feet shall be thoroughly cleansed once every day. The whole building shall be thoroughly cleansed at such fixed times as shall be decided by the inspector, but at least once in every ten days. If the accommodation is used by more than one shift of persons during the day, the cabinets shall be cleansed at such intervals during the day as shall be decided by the inspector. (k) No open coal or coke fire shall be allowed in the interior of any such building. (l) A responsible adult person or persons appointed by the manager shall once at least in every day on which workmen are employed at the mine inspect the bath and change house accommoda- tion. The person or persons so appointed shall without delay make a full and accurate report in a book kept at the mine stating the result of such inspection and specifying the measures taken to remedy any defect disclosed during the inspection." (ii.) Subrules three, four, and five thereof are repealed. (iii.) Subrule six thereof is repealed and the following subrule is inserted in lieu thereof, namely:- ., (.3.) In the case of change houses and bathrooms already con- structed at the date of the passing of *" The Coal Mining Acts Amend- ment Act of 1947," the owner, agent, or manager shall within a period of three months from such date submit to the Minister plans and specifications thereof and the Minister may in his discretion approve of their being continued in use if he is satisfied that the design and arrangements in connection therewith are satisfactory and sufficient." (iv.) The following subrule, numbered eight, is added thereto, namely :- " (8.) The owner, agent, or manager of any mine shall make rules to be observed by the persons using the bath and change houses with respect to keeping such bath and change houses in a clean and sanitary condition and also with regard to conduct therein. Such rules shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines and, if approved by him. shall be exhibited in a conspicuous position in such houses. Any person wilfully neglecting to observe such rules shall be guilty of an offence against this Act." 28. The first paragraph of rule seventy-nine of the Am.endm.ent Second Schedule to the Principal Act is repealed and ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ of the following paragraphs are inserted in lieu thereof, Sch. namely:- " Where persons are ordinarily employed underground in a coal mine there shall be provided at the surface and in the principal districts of the mine ambulances or stretchers, with splints and bandages, * This Act.

234 MINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, blankets, adhesive plaster, boric vaseline, cotton wool, and tincture of iodine or other suitable antiseptic solution, ready for immediate use in the case of accident: Provided that the inspector, owing to the limited extent of the workings and the ready· accessibility from the surface of items of ambulance equipment, may approve of a reduced scale of such equipment below ground. It shall be the duty of the manager or other qualified official appointed by him to personally inspect the appliances and equipment so provided at least once in every month and satisfy himself that they are in conformity with the abovementioned requirements." Newr.83Ain 29. The following rule, numbered 83A, is inserted Second Soh. aPfrtienrcirpual 1 e A ecitg,hntya- mther 1 yee: - of the Second Schedule to the Mine plans. " [83A.] The plans to be kept in accordance with the requirements of section eighty-six of this Act shall include- (a) A plan of all tenements situated on the coal mine, showing the position thereon of all shafts, open cuts, and openings from the surface to underground workings; such plan shall show a surveyed connection to some measured portion on the surface of the mine together with the azimuth adopted; . (b) Ageneral plan of all underground workings to a scale not less than two chains to an inch, showing the levels super- imposed one upon another, and if the jower levels cannot be so shown clearly, owing to those at higher levels being superimposed, there shall also be furnished such plans of each level or of successive groups of levels as are sufficient to clearly show the workings in each level ; (c) If required by the inspector, longitudinal sections to the same scale as the plans of the workings and sufficient cross sections to the same scale as the plans to clearly show the seams and workings thereon ; (d) All faults, dykes, and other dislocations of the seam and all creeks, rivers, swamps, lakes, canals, irrigation channels, limits of any tidal and known flood waters and sea shore to be shown. The reduced level of the beds to be marked at ten feet (vertical) intervals. In the case of beds being highly pervious to water, the depth to and the reduced level of such beds to be shown before mining is allowed within forty yards horizontally; (e) Floor levels to be shown at intervals of not less than three hundred feet (on the plane of the seam) of all main tunnels and throughout all accessible workings; (j) All levels to be correlated to mean sea level excepting where, due to the special circumstances associated with the particular case, exemption has been given by the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines ; (g) All underground levels to be marked in red ink and all surface levels in blue ink. Levels above sea level to be marked plus, and those below sea level minus;

MINING. ------ - - - - - - - ~ - - - - 1947. Coal Mining Acts Arnendment Act. 235 (h) All mine plans to be gridded off in five chain squares (to scale), the squares to be lettered and numbered for reference; (i) The boundary lines of all Crown leases (C.M.L's) to be brown or burnt sienna and the number of such leases to be clearly shown; (j) The boundary pillar to be marked in red; where owing to the leases extending beyond the limits of the plan, the margin of the plan to be marked" Lease extends beyond limits of plan" ; (k) Full particulars as to the registered name of the mine, the county and parish in which it is situated, and the scale, must be clearly stated on the plan; (l) All survey stations must be clearly marked and numbered; (m) All stone drives must be coloured yellow or brown; (n) The code of symbols set forth in the Fourth Schedule to Fourth Sch. this Act shall be standard in all cases." 30. The followmg Schedule, numbered the Third Insertion of Schedule, is inserted in the Principal Act after the ~~ ~ :~ ule. Second Schedule thereto, namely:- "THIRD SCHEDULE. S. 97 (1). Special Rules for the Maintenance of Order and Discipline and for the Conduct and Guidance of Officials and all Persons Employed in, on, and about a coal mine. 1. The Special Rules herein set forth shall be observed by the Special rules several officials to whose occupation they apply, and by all workmen shall be to whom the same respectively apply. observed. 2. The manager shall be responsible for the control, manage. Manager. ment, and direction of the coal mine, and shall have the control of all officers and of all other persons employed in or about such mine. He shall make himself thoroughly familiar with the provisions of *" The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947," including the General Rules with respect to the safe conduct of mining operations contained in the Second Schedule to this Act, and the Special Rules applicable to such coal mine and shall enforce the observance of all the said provisions in the mine under his charge. 3. The manager shall be responsible for the appointment of such officials as may be necessary to provide for the safety and proper discipline of the persons employed in the coal mine under his charge, and such officials as may be necessary to efficiently superintend the working of the mine, and carry out the provisions of *" The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947." He shall see that all such officials over whom he shall have sole control are competent and thoroughly conversant with their duties. If two or more shifts are working, he shall see that a sufficient number of such officials for the proper supervision of the mine are appointed and on duty in such shift. * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

236 MINING. Coal Min,ing Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 4. The manager shall provide fit and adequate maohinery and structures for the purposes of the ooal miPe. He shall have on the premises at the mine a suffioient quantity of all materials, applianoes, and measuring, testing, and reoording instruments neoessary for the purpose of carrying on the mine with safety. 5. In addition to the responsibility of enforoing all the pro- visions of *" The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947," in the ooal mine under his oharge, and suoh duties as the provisions of this Aot inoluding the General Rules require the manager to perform personally, the manager shall personally- (a) Fix the stations required by rule six of the Seoond Schedule to this Aot ; Satisfy himself from time to time, by visiting the stations at the oommenoement of the shifts, that the men interview the deputies at suoh stations before pro- ceeding to their work; (b) See that overmen, deputies, and shot-firers are provided with efficient safety lamps; See that suoh lamps are kept in order and used as required; (c) Reoeive daily reports as to the presence of explosive gas ; Make such regular inquiry and investigation as is neoessary to keep him thoroughly well informed as to the condition of the mine in that respeot; Where the provisions of rule nine of the Seoond Sohedule to this Aot have to be observed, and in all oases where he may deem it neoessary, order looked safety lamps to be used; Fix lamp stations, whioh shall not be in the return air; Appoint deputies, lampmen, or other competent persons to examine, lock, and unlook the safety lamps; (d) Inspeot at regular intervals the supply of explosives for use in the mine; See that they are in good order; See that the explosives employed below ground are not of such class or used under such conditions as would be oontrary to the provisions of the General Rules of the Seoond Schedule to this Aot or any rules added to or in substitution or amendment thereof; (e) Speoify the plaoes, if any, that are dry and dusty and require watering or other equivalent means to be taken to lay the dust, other than places temporarily in a dusty condition owing to firing or speoial operations therein; See that the offioials and all persons ooncerned striotly adhere to the General Rules of the Seoond Sohedule to this Aot with respeot to dry and dusty places in all such plaoes, whether temporarily in a dry and dusty oondition or otherwise; (f) Arrange the general system of timbering or supporting the roof; Fix for each seam or distriot, where timber is used to support the roof, the distance apart at which the timber should be set, as well as the maximum distanoe of the face or any part of the exposed roof in the working places from a prop, crown, chock, packwall, or other * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

MINING. 237 1947. Coal lI1ining A.cts Amendment Act. - - - - ~ - - - . - - - . -- --- -~- - support; Cause a notice specifying such distance to be handed to each miner in charge of a working place, and a copy of such notice, with a plan showing the arrange- ment of the timbering required, to be posted up in a conspicuous place at the mine; (g) See that the reports of the examinations of shafts, winding gear, safety appliances, and other gear and appliances are dulv entered in the record book in accordance with the req~ lirements of *"The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947"; If no person or persons are appointed to examine such shafts, gear, and appliances as provided by rule fifty-seven of the Second Schedule to this Act, in addition to his weekly examination under section sixty of the Act, make the examination daily, weekly, and monthly in accordance with thQ provisions of the said rule; (h) Upon the passing of t" The Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act of 1947 " see that a printed or typewritten copy of the Special Rules applicable to the particular coal mine is given to each miner employed at such mine; See that such a copy is handed to every miner who may be subsequently employed at such mine before he is employed in, on, or about such mine. 6. Where no underground foreman is appointed, it shall be the duty of the manager to attend to matters appertaining to the under- ground foreman's duties embraced in the following rules numbered nine to thirty-three inclusive. 7. The deputy manager, when appointed, under the provisions Deputy of subsection three of section fifty-one of this Act, shall be subject manager. to the same obligations and responsibility as the manager, and the foregoing Special Rules numbered two to six inclusive shall be observed by and apply to such deputy manager as well as to the manager. S. When an underground foreman, under manager, or overman Under- (hereinafter in the rules in this Third Schedule called underground ~ round foreman), is appointed he shall, so far as is not otherwise provided u~ d: an, by this Act, in the absence of the manager, perform the same duties, manager, or have the same responsibilities, and be subject to the same liabilities overman. as the manager. 9. Subject to the order and control of the manager, the under- ground foreman shall have the responsible charge of the underground workings or portion of the underground workings to which he may be appointed, and he shall have full power and authority over all officers under him, and all other persons employed underground at the coal mine. 10. The underground foreman shall take care that all officers under him, and all other persons in the mine, understand and fulfil their respective duties. He shall give immediate notice to the manager of any breach of duty by any person in the mine. 11. The underground foreman shall be at the coal mine during the working hours daily. He shall not absent himself under any circumstances, without first having had permission from the manager. He shall give information to the person next in authority below him of his intended absence. * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts. t This Act.

238 MINING. (foal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 12. Where more than one shift is worked, the underground foreman shall not leave the mine without communicating with the person or persons in charge of the succeeding shift. 13. The underground foreman shall confer daily with and advise all officials subordinate to him as to their duties and condition of their respective districts. 14. The underground foreman shall daily inspect all parts of the mine in which men have to work or travel, but it shall not be necessary for him to inspect such parts ofthe mine etS it may be mutually arranged on any day shall be inspected by thc managcr in pursuance of section fifty-nine of this Act. 15. The underground foreman shall see- (a) That a sufficient quantity of suitable timber and brattice is sent into the mine or districts where needed ; (b) That timber or other roof supports are set at the working faces so as to comply with the manager's notice under rule five of these Special Rules. 16. The underground foreman shall daily observe the state of the ventilation. If there is any deficiency. he shall ascertain the cam\e and take proper steps for having it remedied. 17. The underground foreman shall see that all fences, doors, stoppings, air-crossings, and brattices are in order and provided where necessary. 18. The underground foreman shall see that the manholes or places of refuge which must be provided in accordance with rules twenty-five and twenty-six of the Second Schedule to this Act are kept clear in compliance with rule twenty-seven of the said Second Schedule; He shall give the necessary instructions for the construction of such manholes where required; He shall see that all roads on which horses have to work or travel are of sufficient height to prevent them striking the roof. 19. Before holing one place into another, and in approaching old workings, the underground foreman shall exercise extra precaution to ensure safcty. He shall personally see that rule seventeen of the Second Schedule to this Act is complied with. 20. The underground foreman shall personally see that the provisions of this Act with respect to the employment of boys under- ground are complied with. 21. The underground foreman shall not allow any person who has had less than two years' practice at the coal face to work as a coal gettcr, unless such person is authorised by an inspector or unless in the company and under the supervision of a skilled workman who has had the required two years' experience. 22. If at any time it is found that the mine or any part thereof is, by reason of noxious gases or any other cause whatever, dangerous or unsafe, the underground foreman shall immediately take action in accordance with the provisions of section sixty-one of this Act and withdraw all persons from the mine or part so found dangerous until such time as the danger is removed. He shall report the occurrence to the manager.

MINING. 239 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 23. The underground foreman shall see that the notices specifying the code of signals and the maximum number of men allowed to ride on the 'cage, which are required to be posted up at the bottom in a conspicuous place, are kept in order so that the notices are legible; also that such notices are renewed when obliterated. 24. The underground foreman shall see that an ambulance outfit and .that wound-dressing material, which are required to be kept· underground in accordance with rule seventy-nine of the Second Schedule to this Act, are kept in order, easily accessible, and ready for use. 25. The underground foreman shall see- (a) That the mine is kept in a cleanly and healthy condition; (b) That the roadways are kept as free from water as possible; (c) Where sanitary conveniences are provided, that the pans are emptied and cleaned as often as may be necessary; (d) That rules eighty-one and eighty-two of the Second Schedule of *" The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947," are complied with. 26. The underground foreman shall at once inspect, personally, such districts of the mine as may be reported to him to be unsafe or in any way to need his attention; He shall remedy or cause to be remedied any defect. 27. The underground foreman shall see that proper signalling arrangements are installed on all jigs, inclines (self-acting), and engine planes; He shall see that such arrangements are kept in repair. 28. The underground foreman shall see that proper stop-blocks are pJ,'ovided on all incline roads being worked. 29. The underground foreman shall make monthly measurements of temperature and of the quantity of air entering the mine; He shall record such measurements in the record book. 30. The underground foreman shall see that the general ventilation of the mine is properly conducted and distributed; also that the mechanical means of producing the ventilation is kept working for such time and in such manner as is necessary for the adequate ventila- tion of the mine. 31. The underground foreman shall see that all doors, brattices, and stoppings are provided wherever required for the proper ventilation of the mine; also that these and all air-crossings in the workings are kept in good order and condition. 32. The underground foreman shall see that all doors are so hung that they will close of themselves; also that all doors between the main intake and return are double. 33. The underground foreman shall see that the lights which must be provided in accordance with rule eight of the Second Schedule to this Act are kept burning and attended to at intervals as may be necessary. 34. A back-shift overman shall have responsible charge of the Baok-shift mine, or portion of the mine to which he is appointed, during his overmen. shift, and shall be then subject to the same obligations as the under- ground foreman. * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

240 MINING. ----- - - ~ - - - - - - - - ~ - - - Goal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEo. VI. No. 38, 35. A back-shift overman shall confer daily with the underground foreman on thfil preceding shift, or, if no underground foreman is appointed, with the manager; He shall not leave the mine without communicating with the official in charge of the succeeding shift; He shall ascertain, or communicate to such official, the condition of the mine, or that which requires attention. D,'puty or fireman. 36. Under the direction of the manager and underground foreman, the deputy or fireman shall have charge of the mine, or such portion of the mine which may be allotted to him; He shall give full effect to the orders of his superior officers. During the absence of such superior officers from the mine he shall have full charge of all miners, wheelers, and others in his district or portion of the mine allotted to him. 37. The deputy or fireman shall, within two hours before the commencement of each shift, make the inspection required by rule six of the Second Schedule to this Act, in the manner therein prescribed; He shall mark with chalk on the face, or other conspicuous place, not being a moveable article or tool, the date of the month and his inilials upon such inspection; Should he discover that any part of the mine is dangerous, or unsafe from the presence of inflammable gas or any cause whatever, he shall fix up a danger signal, to prevent any person entering such part, till such time as it has been made safe. 3S. Immediately after the completion of the morning examination thc deputy or fireman shall enter the result in the recQrd book. 39. The deputy or fireman shaH meet the workmen at the appointed station and advise them as to the condition of their respective working places. 40. The deputy or fireman shall make the morning inspection with a safety lamp; He shall test in all likely plRces for the presence of inflammable gas. 41. The deputy or fireman shall see that no person is allowed to work in any place likely to contain inflammable gas until they are supplied with safety lamps; He or other competent person appointed by the manager for the purpose shall examine the safety lamps of those workmen and shall see that they are in good order and securely locked before they are taken into the workings. 42. The deputy or fireman shall, at least twice in each shift, make inspections similar to the morning inspection, as required by rule six of the Second Schedule to this Act, and record in the record book any danger found on such inspections. 43. The deputy or fireman shall see that a sufficient supply of suitable timber, brattice, sprags, and other necessary material is provided at a place in the mine convenient to the workmen; also that a supply of timber, reasonably sufficient for the work that is being done, is kept at, or within ten yards of each working face. 44. The deputy or fireman shall immediately stop every working place that may, for want of timbering, sprags, defective ventilation, or an issue of gas, be in an unfit state to work therein; He shall report such occurrence to the underground foreman or manager. 45. The deputy or fireman shall see that brattice, cut-through, or other arrangement is made to keep the air current up to within twelve feet of the working faces.

MINING. 241 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 46. The deputy or fireman shall examine the barometer before going down the mine ; When any unusual fall has taken place, he shall use the greatest care in examining the workings. 47. The deputy or fireman shall put up, or cause to be put up, all stoppings, doors, brattices, or other fittings necessary for proper ventilation. 48. The deputy or fireman shall, when necessary, direct any loose overhanging stones or coal in the roof and sides of all travelling roads, working places, and airways, to be removed or propped and made safe; He shall see that the roof and sides of all such travelling roads, airways, and working places are kept secure. 49. The deputy or fireman shall see that the timber and other roof supports at the working faces are set in accordance with the terms of the manager's notice issued under Special Rule five; also that t.he distance between the sprags or holing props does not exceed six feet or such other less distance as he may consider necessary. 50. Deputies, when employed as shot-firers, shall, in addition to their other duties, comply with the General Rules of the Second Schedule to this Act with respect to the use of explosives, and with the Special Rules herein set forth with respect to shot-firers. 51. The deputy or fireman shall suspend any operation attended with risk until he shall have received special instructions from the manager or foreman. 52. The deputy or fireman shall report to the manager and foreman aJl accidents, dangers, or defects which may 9ccur in his district of the mine; He shall also report any accident, danger, or defect to or in any machinery or structure in the mine which may come to his knowledge. 53. The deputy or fireman shall, to the best of his ability, enforce the observance of this Act inoluding the General Rules and these Special Rules; He shall have po.wer to suspend any person infringing or attempting to infringe the sanie, and to order him out of the mine; He shall report any such ooourrence to the manager. 54. The deputy or fireman shall, at least once in every week, examine as far as is practioable the state of the waste workings and main airways, and make and sign a true report of the state thereof in the record book. During the examination of the waste workings he shall be accompanied by an experienced miner. 55. The roadsmen, in their different divisions or districts and Roadsman. shifts, shall at least daily make careful inspection of the whole road- ways and working places throughout the mine; They shall keep them free from obstructions and safe for passing or working therein. 56. The roadsman shall la,y rails on the roads where requisite; In the absence of the manager, foreman, or deputy he shal1 reoeive all reports and communications from the miners and other workmen as t.o falls and defect in the roads, roofs, sides, and working plaoes; He shall proceed to and repair or remedy the defects. 57. The roadsman shall examine the roof and sides of the travelling roads at least daily, and see that they are safe; He shall stop the passage of men or material through or under defective roads, roofs, sides, and places until the necessary repairs have been executed.

242 MINING. Coal Min1ng Acts A'mendrnent Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, Shot.firer. Should he receive any information concerning any interruption to the ventilation, or any other cause of danger, he shall proceed to remedy the same, and shall communicate with the underground foreman or manager. . 58. It shall be the special duty of the roadsman to see that an adequate supply of suitable timber for props, sprags, and other necessary purposes is always ready at a place underground convenient to the workmen; also that a supply of timber reasonably sufficient for the work that is being done is kept at or within ten yards of each working face; He shall report to the underground foreman ifhe observes any want of such timber. For the purpose of this rule, roadsmen are empowered to call upon drawers, wheelers, and drivers, whether employed by the owner or miner, to convey such necessary timber from the pit bottom or other place of general delivery to phe working places in connection with which they are employed. 59. The roadsman shall report to the manager or underground foreman any neglect on the part of miners or other workmen; also acts of carelessness in failing to remove loose coal or stone, or to properly secure their working places. 60. The roadsman shall see that all signalling arrangements underground are kept in proper order, and that refuge holes are kept always clear. 61. Upon discovering that any part of the mine is dangerous, or unsafe from any cause, the roadsman shall immediately warn all workmen to withdraw from such part of the mine, until the danger has been removed, and shall report such occurrence to the manager. 62. Every shot-firer shall make himself conversant with the Rules of the Second Schedule to *" The Goal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947," with respect to the use of explosives in coal mines and with the Special Rules for his conduct and guidance. 63. Each shot-firer shall, before proceeding to work at the commencement of each shift, examine and initial the deputies' reports made since his previous shift in the manner provided by the rules of the Second Schedule to this Act; If in any of the four reports recorded last before his shift explosive gas has been reported to be present in the ventilating district in which a charge is to be fired, he shall not fire such charge except under the conditions specified in General Rule seventy of the said Second Schedule. 64. The shot-firer shall personally charge and fire all shots; He shall see that sufficient tamping is used for the charge; that the hole is sufficiently large to allow of the explosive being pushed in without undue force; and that no coal or coal dust, but only clay or other non-inflammable substance, is used for tamping. 65. The shot-firer shall see that no tool consisting wholly or partly of metal is used in charging, tamping, or ramming a charge, or is inserted under any circumstances into a hole containing explosives; also that the direction of all holes to be charged is marked on the roof or other convenient place before proceeding to charge the holes. * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

MINING. ]947. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 66. When fuse or squibs are employed to explode the charge, the shot-firer shall only fire one shot at a time, unless otherwise ordered to fire more than one shot by the manager; Before firing such shot he shall satisfy himself that the place wherein the shot is to be fired is safe for firing; After firing such shot he shall return and examine the ",orking place, brattice, sheets, doors, and roofs, and satisfy himself that everything is safe, before allowing the miners to commence work. 67. Before firing any charge or charges of explosives, the shot- firer shall see that due warning is given in every direction by shouting " fire" ; also that all entrances to the place where such charge or charges are being fired are guarded, or a barrier erected therein to prevent inadvertent access thereto while firing operations are going on. 68. Before firing a charge of explosives in any place which is likely to be holed or broken through by the firing of such charge into another place, the shot-firer shall personally see that due warning is given to prevent any person being at the time of firing in the place likely to be holed or broken into by the firing of such charge; He shall also take precautions to prevent any person entering therein until the charge has exploded. 69. If a charge of explosives misses fire in any place, the shot- firer shall, unless the charge was attempted to be fired by an electrical appliance, notify the workmen who were working in such place, I!-nd fence off the place by erecting a danger signal; No person shall enter the place for a period of eight hours after such charge was attempted to be fired, but if the charge was attempted to be fired by an electrical apparatus, the shot-firer may return when a. period of five minutes has elapsed after the attempt was made to fire the charge, provided that he disconnects the cable of the battery and takes the battery with him. 70. If any charge of explosive misses fire, the shot-firer shall not unram such charge or permit it to be unrammed, but in all cases he shall bore, or cause to be bored under his personal supervision, a relieving hole, at a distance of not less than twelve inches from, and as near as possible parallel to, the hole containing the charge which has missed fire. After firing the relieving hole, the shot-firer shall see that all the explosive which missed fire is taken out of the coal when broken down, and that no coal is filled out of the place in which the charge missed fire until all such explosive has been recovered. 71. If a charge that has missed fire contains a detonator, the shot-firer shall, before charging the relieving hole, attach a string to the fuse of the missed shot and secure it to a prop or to the cable, and after firing the relieving hole he shall with his hands only with the greatest care search the coal or stone, for the purpose of finding and recovering the detonator; If he fails to find the detonator, or is not satisfied that it has been exploded by the firing of the relieving charge, he shall cause the coal or stone to be loaded with the greatest care, and sent to the surface for further examinatioll. 243

244 MINING. Coal Mining' Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, Winding engine driver. 72. If a missed shot is not dislodged by the firing of the first relieving hole, the shot-firer shall bore, or cause to be bored under his personal supervision, further relieving holes, or adopt other safe means to dislodge the shot. 73. The shot-firer shall report all missfires to the manager or underground foreman without delay ; He shall deliver the explosives and detonator to the manager or underground foreman when found. 74. The winding engine driver shall, at least once a day, test the winding engine brakes, carefully examine drums, ropes, signalling arrangement, and other parts of the engine on which safety may depend, the boilers, and other machinery within his province; He shall immediately report any defect to the manager. 75. The winding engine driver shall learn and thoroughly understand the system of signals in use at the mine. 76. The winding engine driver shall see that the prescribed code of signals is posted up in legible characters in the engine-house. 77. The winding engine driver shall not start his engine until he has received a distinct signal. 78. The winding engine driver shall use every care in the handling and working of his engine; He shall see that every bearing is regularly and sufficiently lubricated. 79. The winding engine driver shall not leave the controlling parts of his engine while it is in motion. 80. When raising or lowering men the winding engine driver shall see that the proper rate of speed is maintained. (It shall not exceed two hundred feet per minute when the cage or other conveyance is within one hundred feet of the surface or bottom or stopping place, nor five hundred feet per minute when in any other part of the shaft, as required by rule thirty-five of the Second Schedule.) 81. The winding engine driver shall not leave the handles of his engine for any purpose or on any pretence during the time any one is being raised or lowered by it up or down the shaft or suspended by it in the shaft. 82. The winding engine driver shall not, without the permission of the manager, allow anyone to enter the engine-house or to work or handle the engine. 83. At the commencement of a shift before pertlons descend, and after any stoppage, the winding engine driver shall work the cage once up and down the shaft, before raising or lowering persons. 84. The winding engine driver shall see that the general and special rules applicable to his department are strictly observed; He shall immediately report any non-observance of the same to the manager. 85. The winding engine driver shall have authority over the boiler attendant, if a bo:iler attendant is appointed, and shall see that such boiler attendant understands and fulfils his duties; The winding engine driver shall see that the boilers are in good order and cleaned at such intervals as he may consider necessary.

MINING. 245 1947. Coal Mining Acts Am;endment Act. 86. If no boiler attendant or fireman is appointed, the winding engine driver shall be responsible during his shift- (a) For the proper and regular firing of the boilers; (b) For the regular examination and testing of boiler mountings; (c) For keeping the water in the boiler or boilers at the fixed working level; (d) If the water from any cause becomes too low, for taking the proper steps to ensure safety. 87. The boiler attendant or fireman shall b~ under the authority Boiler of the engine driver, and shall strictly observe and carry out the attefirendant orders and directI· Ons 0 f the manager or engm. e driver. or II\8n. 88. The boiler attendant or fireman shall be responsible- (a) During his shift for the proper and regular firing of the boilers; (b) For the examination and testing of the boiler fittings and mountings from time to time; (c) For keeping the water in the boilers at the fixed working level; (d) If from any cause the water becomes too low, for taking the proper steps to ensure safety. 89. Subject to the control of the manager, the pitheadman or PitheadII\8n head banksman shall have responsible control of the pitbank, screens, ~ r h:ad and sidings, and all persons em.ployed thereon. an sman. 90. The pitheadman or head banksman shall thoroughly under- stand the system of signals in use at the mine. 91. The pitheadman or head banksman shall be present, and in charge of the signalling arrangements on all occasions on which men are being raised or lowered in the shaft; He shall not allow any person to descend the shaft without the permission of the manager. 92. The pitheadman or head banksman shall not allow intoxicating liquor to be taken into the mine without permission; He shall not allow any person under the influence of intoxicants to work on the pitbank or to descend the mine. 93. The pitheadman or head banksman shall not allow anyone to ride in the shaft with or against empty or full wagons, nor on top of the cage, unless for the purpose of examination or effecting repairs. 94. The pitheadman or head banksman shall not allow a number of men to ride on the cage at one time greater than the number authorised by the inspector. 95, The pitheadman shall not allow anyone to take his gear or tools with him on the cage, but shall see that all such gear or tools are sent down as soon as possible in a wagon provided for the purpose. 96. The pitheadman shall see that the pitbank and all places surrounding the pitmouth are kept clean and free from coal, stone, or any loose material.

246 MINING. ----------- - - - - Coal "Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 97. The pitheadman shall at once report to the manager any defect he may observe in the winding ropes, chains, cages, or other apparatus; He shall prevent the use of the s'tme till the defect is remedied. 98. The pitheadman shall see that all timber, rails, or mat.erials necessary for the day's work are brought to the pit, and sent down when required by the foreman or deputies. 99. The pitheadman shall see that the pitmouth is at all times kept securely fenced; He shal1 remain in attendance until all workmen on his shift. are out of the mine, unless relieved by the authority of the manager. 100. The pitheadman shall see that this Act including these Special Rules are complied with in his department; He shall report any breach thereof to the manager. 101. The pitheadman shall see thnt the notices specifying the code of signals and the number of men allowed to ride on the cage, which are required to be posted up on the pithead, are kept clean and renewed when defaced. 102. In absence of a weigher specially appointed for that purpose, it shall be the duty of the pitheadman-(a) To act as weigher; (b) To see that all tubs, hutches, or wagons are properly filled with the " mineral eontraeted to be gotten," and that the proper deductions are made in respect of stones or materials other than the" mineral contracted to be gotten," or in respect of the tubs, hutches, or wagons improperly filled, in terms of section ninety-three of this Act. He shall also afford proper facility to any check-weigher, appointed by the colliers under section ninety-four of this Act, to take the account therein mentioned; If the pitheadman detects any disorder or inaccuracy in any weighing-machine he shall immediately report the fact to the manager. Weigher. 103. Where a person is specially appointed as a weigher, it shall be his duty to attend to the matters appertaining to his duties embraced in Special Rule one hundred and two. Pitbottomer. 104. Subject to the control of the manager and underground foreman, the pitbottomer shall have charge of the pit bottom; He shall learn and thoroughly understand the system of signals in use at the mine. 105. The pitbottomer shall remain in charge of the signalling arrangements on all occasions on which men are being raised or lowered during the whole time such persons are being raised or lowered, and no other person shall be allowed to touch the signals. 106. The pitbottomer shall not allow more than the number of men authorised by the inspector to ride on the cage at one time; He shall see that the notices specifying the code of signals and the authorised number of men allowed to ride on the cage, which are required to be kept posted at the pit bottom, are kept clean, and renewed when defaced. 107. The pitbottomer shall not allow any person to take gear or tools on the cage with him, but shall see that all such gear or tools are sent up or down as required as soon as possible in a wagon provided for the purpose.

1947. MINING. Coal 1J;lining Acts Amendment Act. 247 108. The pitbottomer shall report any defect which he may observe in the cage, chains, or other apparatus to the manager; He shall also so report any breach of this Act including these Special Rules. 109. The horsekeeper shall see that no animal is allowed to go to Horse- work in an unfit state; He shall report to the manager or under- ke?pers and ground foreman any injury received by an animal. drIvers. 110. The horsekeeper shall see that food and water are taken into the mine for the horses when necessary, and, where no horse- keeper is appointed, the driver shall be responsible for the feeding of his horse. 111. Every person in charge of any animal shall report immediately to the horsekeeper or underground foreman any injury received by such animal whilst under his charge. 112. Every person in charge of any animal shall if he finds the animal under his charge cannot pass along any road without rubbing against the roof or timbering report such case to the manager or underground foreman. 113. Every horse driver shall carefully convey his wagons; He shall use sprags or other means of controlling the wagons when necessary. 114. Every person in charge of any animal shall keep it under proper control in going to and from his work and during the shift; He shall be responsible for the return of such animal safely to the stables. 115. Horses shall not be taken on to inclines or engine planes while the machinery is in motion. 116. Every underground workman or boy shall present himself Miners and at the mine at which he is employed at the usual hour for descending all persons. to commence work, and shall proceed without delay to the appointed station. If no other place or station has been appointed, every person shall wait at the pithead or other entrance to the mine until the necessary examination under rule six of the Second Schedule of *" The Coal Mining Acts, 1925 to 1947," has been made by the deputy. 117. Miners and all persons shall obey the directions of the mine officials; They shall comply with the requirements of this Act including these Special Rules. 118. No person who has had less than two years' practice at the coal face as a coal getter shall work as a coal getter, unless so authorised by an inspector or unless in the company and under the supervision of a skilled workman who has had the required two years' experience. 119. Every workman shall ascertain the condition of his working place before proceeding thereto; He shall make a thorough examina- tion of his working place before commencing work to satisfy himself as to the safety conditions. * 16 G. 5 No. 30 and amending Acts.

248 .MINING. Coal Mi11ling Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 120. No person shall ascend or descend the pit contrary to the instructions of the pitheadman or pitbottomer. All persons shall leave the cage when requested to do so by the pitheadman or pit- bottomer. No person shall enter the cage until he is instructed to do so by one of these officials. 121. No person shall ride in a cage with more than the specified number of persons or with tools, gear, or other loose material, nor shall he pass under the cage when it is in motion or attempt to enter or leave the cage when it is in motion, or until the proper signals have been given and returned. No unauthorised person shall use or interfere with any signalling apparatus. 122. No person shall step over or stand on any coal-cutting machine when the power is on. 123. No person shall go underground till hp has received the sanction of the manager or underground foreman. 124. No person, unless in case of emergency, shall go into any other part of the workings, other than his working place, except such as he may necessarily pass through in going to and from his work. 125. No person shall enter a place known to contain gas, or to go beyond or remove a danger board or other indication of danger, unless specially authorised by the manager or underground foreman or deputy. 126. No person shall try for gas with an open light or brush out gas. 12'1. Every miner shall be responsible for the proper timbering of his working place; If an adequate supply of suitable timber for props, sprags, and other necessary purposes is not provided at a con- venient place underground, and a supply of timber reasonably sufficient for the work that is being done is not kept at or within ten yards of his working face, he shall immediately report the matter to the underground foreman. 128. When the timbering of the working places is being done by the workmen employed therein, every miner shall secure the roof and sides of his working place; He shall set props where necessary, and obey all instructions from the manager, underground foreman, and deputy with respect to the setting thereof. Should he be unaMe to so timber his working place, or to procure suitable material for these purposes, he shall cease working, leave the place, and report to the deputy or foreman. 129. When holing is being done, every miner shall set sprags or holing props as soon as there is room. The distance between such sprags shall not exceed six feet or such less distance as may be ordered by the manager, foreman, or deputy. Such miner shall keep them set during the whole time he is holing, cutting, or drilling, or whilst any person is engaged near the face; They shall not be removed until actually necessary for the purpose of wedging or blasting, or otherwise bringing down the coal. Should the measures taken fail to bring the coal down, such miner shall not resume holing or do, or suffer, any work to be done near the face till he has cautiously re-set such sprags, and every loose end shall be securely spragged before commencing to hole.

MINING. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .. - - - - .. - .. - - - - - - - - - ~ ~ - 1947. Coal Mining Acts Amendm,ent Act. 130. Every miner shall, after a fall of coal, carefully examine and secure the roof and sides before he or his mate commences to fill the coal. 131. Every miner shall, as far as practicable, leave his working place at the close of every day's work in good order and condition. 132. No light sh~ . ll be left in any working plaee, nor in any part of the workings, unless it is left in the care of some person remaining t.herein. 133. Should any person notice firedamp or other noxious gas, or an unusual quant.ity of water, or any insecurity of the roof or sides or other part of the workings, or any derangement of the ventilation, or any breach of this Act including these Special Rules by whomsoever committed, he shall give immediate information to the manager, underground foreman, or deputy; If danger be apprehended, such person shall immediately warn, if practicable, the persons in the part of the mine likely to be affected. 134. Any person holing into old workings shall at once stop up the hole, and report. the same to the deputy, underground foreman, or manager. 135. No persons shall interfere with any timber, door, fence, aircourse, brattice, screen, switches, or other appliances, or leave open any door he found shut, or do anything to check the ventilation of the mine, or to impede the working thereof, or to damage the property of the owner. 136 No person shall ride upon any animal, wagon, chain, rope, or shafts except when and where permitted by the manager or foreman. 137. Where underground trains are run for the convenience of workmen, they shall be under the entire charge of the roperunner or guard appointed to look after them. No person shall attempt to get into or out of the train while in motion, or refuse to enter or leave it when directed to do so by the guard. Any person refusing to comply with this rule or interfering with or obstructing the guard in the discharge of his duties shall be reported by the guard to the official in charge of the mine. 138. No person shall change, alter, or without proper authority, remove any mark, tally, or token which is placed on any loaded wagon of coal or other material. 139. No unauthorised persons shall travel on any jig, self-acting incline, or engine plane when the rope is in motion, unless the rope is worked by an endless chain or rope, nor until the proper signal for persons to travel has been given and the reply signal received. Nor shall any person sit at or pass the bottom of any jig or self-acting incline whilst the rope is in motion. 140. No person shall enter any place which has been fenced off or which is barred by timber, thus, X, whi()h in all cases means danger. 141. Every person passing through a door must close it carefully after him. 249

250 MINING. Coal Miwing Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 142. Meetings of workmen in a body, within the workings, or in any of the roads or airways, or at the pithead, or on the premises witbout tbe permission of tbe manager, are strictly prohibited. 143. No person shall enter the mine or remain on the mine premises while in a stl1te of intoxication, nor shall any person, without the order of the manager, take spirits, wine, or other intoxicating drink into tbe mine or on to t,}w premises, or COIl::llllHe the same them in. 141. Any person using insubordinate, threatening, obtlcene, or abusive language to any officer or other person emploY0d in or about the coal mine shall be guilty of a breach of these rules. 145. Any person fighting or using language likely to cause a breach of the peace, or using obscene langul1ge, whether such language is addressed to any person or not, shall be guilty of a breach of this Act. 146. Every person shall go into or out of the mine by the main travelling road, unless otherwise specially directed by the manager or foreman. 147. All persons underground shall use safety lamps where the manager, overman, or deputy considers it necessary. 148. Wherever, from time to time, in any portion of the mine, safety lamps are in use or are directed by the manager to be used, all persons employed therein shall strictly observe the following rules with reference thereto :- (a) Every person to whom a saiety lamp is entrusted is respon- sible for it whilst in his possession in or about the mine. (b) Every person, after receiving a safety lamp, shall examine and see that it is properly secured by a lock or rivet. No oversight on the part of the person or persons appointed to examine and lock safety lamps shall be an excuse for any person having in the mine an open or unlocked safety lamp. (c) At such point or points in any mine in which gas hag been found, as the manager may, from time to time, direct, a station or stations shall be appointed at which caution boards shall be fixed. Beyond such station, no person, under any pretence whatever, shall smoke, take an unlocked safety lamp, candle, lantern, naked light, tobacco pipe, or material or apparatus of any kind for obtaining a light, or a safety lamp which has not been first carefully examined at the lamp-locking station by some authorised person to see that it is in safe working order and securely locked. (d) No person, unless authorised in writing, by the manager, shall unlock a safety lamp when in the mine, nor shall have in his possession underground any key or other contrivance for opening a safety lamp, nor shall there be any keys in the mine except those which are in the possession of the authorised persons.

l\HNING. 1947. Coal lJiin'ing Acts Amendment Act. (e) Should any person in charge of a safety lamp lose his light, he is to take the lamp to the station on the outbye side of caution board, where the lamps are examined, to be relighted, re-examined, and relocked by some authorised person before being again used. (f) Should any accident happen to a lamp whilst in use, by which the gauze or glass is injured, or oil spilled upon the gauze, or if it be in any other way rendered unsafe, the person using such lamp is to immediately extinguish the light by drawing down the wick in the tube. Such lamp is to be taken to the lighting station, and not to be again used till it has been examined, pronounced safe, and locked by an authorised person. (g) Any person observing gas in his lamp shall carefully lower the flame and the lamp, and carefully and slowly remove the lamp, and leave the place at once, and immediately report the same to the deputy. (h) A safety lamp shall not be placed within two feet of the swing of a pick or any other gear. (i) It is expressly directed that any person witnessing any improper treatment of a safety lamp shall give immediate information to the deputy or other official in charge of the district at the time. (j) No official or workman shall allow any gas to explode in his safety lamp where it can be avoided. When necessary to examine, for the presence of gas, the safety lamp must not be raised higher than will allow the presence of gas to be detected. (k) No person shall improperly treat or use his own or other person's lamp, and shall only use the lamp given him by an authorised person. (l) No person shall place a safety lamp on its bottom unless it is necessary to do so for the safe performance of any particular work, or unless authorised by the manager, and in all cases the lamp shall be hung or placed at least two feet from the swing of the pick, hammer, or other tool. A lampstand or prop shall be provided for each miner using a safety lamp. 149. Every person employed at the coal mine shall make himself thoroughly acquainted with the provisions of this Act including these Special Rules as far as they relate to his employment and duty, and shall observe the same. 150. Officials of the mine who fail in the due observance of the provisions of this Act including these Special Rules, or in enforcing the same for the safety of the workmen and the mine, subject them- selves to dismissal and/or prosecution. 151. Any person who contravenes any of the Special Ruleli or any other part of this Act shall be liable to be sent out of the mine by the manager, foreman, deputy, or roadman, and/or to be proceeded against under this Act." 2;)1

252 l\IINING. Coal Mining Acts Amendment Act. 11 GEO. VI. No. 38, 19J7. IFnosuerrtthionScohf. Princ 3 ip 1 a . l TAhect foalfltoewr intghe ScThheidrduleScihsediunlseerttehdereinto thaes previously inserted by this Act, namely:- rO(JI<TH SCllffJULe coo£ or SYMBOLS - COLLlfRY PL.4IfS ~ ~ 0 !}Il J) Cl 5 Shafts Inf<ilkeair-bluearrows orblue wash Ilefurn air' currenf-recI arrows or red wash rrroffl laST workln~ place) Brlck,5fone orconcrete doppmg 5tonepack slopping Brick, slone orconcrete slopping, (';'.xplosionproof' fire Dams or 5ec;ls W a f e r [Jc;ms Doors Regulc;fors Br.;;fflce or Temporary stopping Al r cr05sings }/n/alke-BIuearrolV Ai " r Cros5lng5, explOSIO , n proof - Return - Rea'c;rrolV Telephones Underground c;mbulance st,;J/'lon (J?ed +) \.30' ~ = == i ~ Kf . . . '( \ ; i;ngduilct5d/ tearvrevrlwicianlddilc5dpfleascedmipenotr b p T / f a & n Ju e lt oirn/ rheuelff, fi"gures Dykes ouff/nee/inbrown orlthlorowrl wash - . JL. . J~ J~ ~ -, r! r fxfrc5lcfed Pillars ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~' X, , , ~ LOflgW.;:;/1 8~ " 1 0 8 - 200 8oreholes thus, r/f.° /8, 8'6" coalaf reduced level- 200' 3'0" /50 -600 -3'O"c(JCJI al-6oo' Surrdce reduced level +150') @ Lc;mp rel'8hfin g stc;fiOn!} Letfers within CIrcles . ' Depuftes statIons to be in Red