Workers in mines

Mines are covered by the OSH Code and the mines regulations administered by DGMS. They have stricter limits on hours, underground work and medical examination.

Hours: no worker in a mine works more than 8 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. Spread-over and underground limits are set in the Rules.
Underground work: no one below 18 may work in any part of a mine. Women may be employed underground with safety conditions and consent, as allowed by the Rules.
Safety:

managers and competent persons;
a safety committee meeting every month;
initial and periodical medical examinations;
accident reporting to DGMS.

Welfare: canteen, rest shelters, creche and first-aid facilities as prescribed.

Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.

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