Syllabus

List of Experiments to be conducted in the Laboratory:
1. Study of MSA type Gas mask (Model: “SW”, Air purifying filter)
2. Study of MSA type Self Rescuer (Model: IW-65)
3. Study of Oxygen Self Contained Breathing Apparatus-Dragger BG-174
4. Study of Oxygen Self Contained Breathing Apparatus-Travox-120
5. Study of Drager Pulmotor (Model: PT-60)
6. Study of smoke detector and Wireless Alarm control system.
7. Study of different type of portable fire extinguishers
8. Study of the construction and working of explosion proof fire stoppings
09. Study of different type of personal protective equipment
10 .Determination of Ignition temperature of coal by using Flammability Temperature Apparatus.
11. Determination of Relative Inflammability Index (RI Index) using Inflammability Index apparatus

To understand hazards and assess the risks associated in mining operation.

Student will able to learn learn the procedures to operate different types of rescue apparatus, firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment.

To make conversant with Emergency management System and Rescue procedures.

CO1: The students will know about the types of hazards present in underground mine like fire, explosion and inundation etc.
CO2: Student will acquire the Knowledge regarding the development and implementation of proactive Safety Management Plan.
CO3: The students will gain knowledge on the rescue and recovery operations to be conducted in emergency situations in underground mines.

B. K. Kejriwal, Safety in Mines, Lovely Prakashan, 2002 , Dhanbad

M.A. Ramulu, Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue,, Rotterdam: A.A. Balkema , 1991

1. B.K. Kejriwal, Safety in Mines - A Survey of Accidents, their Causes and Prevention 1901-2000, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 1st Edition , 2002

L.C.Kaku, A study of Mine Management, Legislation and general safety, Lovely Prakashan, 2020 , Dhanbad

11th National Conference on safety in mines, held on 4th and 5th of July 2013 at New Delhi

A. K. Ghosh, S. K. Ray and A. K. Patra, Proceeding of the National Seminar on Policies, Statutes & Legislation in Mines , CIMFR, Dhanbad, India, 2008