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METAL (RESTRICTED) MML&GS 2004

1. Write short notes on – (a) effectiveness of ISO(b) Occupational health surveillance

(c) Risk assessment

2. An accident had occurred in an open cast mine due to run over by a dumper being driven in reverse. One worker received fatal injuries. Write a report of enquiry of the accident bringing out contraventions, responsibility and suggestions to prevent similar accident in future. Assume your own conditions.

3. Introduction of contractor’s loading equipment, trucks and workers for removal of O.B. in an open cast mine has led to increase in accidents. State reasons for increase in accident and precautionary measures to be taken.

4. What are the statutory requirements in respect of -(a) Respirable dust (b) Locomotives (c) Duties and responsibilities of surveyors (d) Notice of accident

5. Human resource development has not received proper attention in metalliferous mines. Discuss the statement, highlighting the role of HRD in improving safety and productivity in mines.

6. For a large mechanized open cast mine, draw up a suitable scheme of training and facilities to be provided under MVT Rules.

7. “Conferences on safety in mines have helped in improving safety standards in Mines” discuss. It is proposed to hold 10th conference shortly. Suggest issues to be taken up for deliberation in the conference.

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1. (a) What is occupational Health Survey?(b) What facilities are to be provided by mine managements for occupational Health Survey in accordance to the Mines Act-1952?

2. (a) What are the different types of slope failures that may occur in an opencast mine.(b) What precautionary measures would you adopt to prevent such slope failures?

3. Write short notes on:-(a) Mine Closure plan (b) Apparatus under pressure (c) Internal Safety Organization (d) GPS and its use in opencast mines.

4. (a) What is the procedure to frame traffic rules for a big opencast mine?(b) Frame model traffic rules for a mine producing about 10 million tonnes of Iron Ore per annum.

5. A new opencast mine is to be started for handling about 15 million of materials per annum. You being the training officer of the mine are required to implement training programmes for the workers. What infrastructure would you require?Draw up a schedule for training of the HEMM operators.

6. One worker lost his life due to fall from height in a crusher plant. Write a detailed report of the accident assuming your own conditions. What steps would you initiate to avoid recurrence of such accidents?

7. Discuss in detail the provisions of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations-1961 regarding employment of statutory persons in an opencast mine. What do you

think are the shortcomings, if any of the statue in this regard? Suggest possible amendments to regulations on the subjects.

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1. What are the parameters to be considered for designing a haul road in an opencast mine? What are the statutory requirements regarding haul roads in an opencast mine? What precautions would you take to prevent forward runaway of vehicles in haul roads?

2. Is the present system of inquiring into accidents in mines adequate? Suggest a model system of “Accident Inquiry”.

3. What, in your opinion is the role of “tripartite consultation” in the matters of safety in mines? How “Safety Committees” can be made more effective?

4. What are the provisions under the Metalliferous Mines Regulation-1961 in respect of the following-(a) Duties and responsibility of Surveyors(b) Precautions regarding moving parts of machinery (c) Inspection after shot-firing (d) Pointing out of contraventions during inspection by an Inspector of Mines

5. Write the definitions of the following as given in the Mines Act-1952. What are their limitations in the present day context of “outsourcing” and “globalization”? What amendments would you suggest for the definitions?(a) Mine (b) Owner

6. What is a “safety management plan”? How would you prepare such a plan in your mine? What could be its benefits?

7. Write a safe “code of practice” for use of tipping trucks and pay-loaders in an opencast mine.

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1. What are the parameters that affect waste dump stability? Describe the design methodology for a waste dump. How will you monitor the stability of waste dump slopes?

2. What is Safety Audit? How will you conduct a Safety Audit in your mine? What are the possible benefits of such an audit?

3. How air-borne dust survey is to be conducted in an opencast mine? Describe with a neat sketch the construction and working of a personal dust sampler.

4. Accidents caused by belt-conveyors in opencast mines are on the rise. What could be the possible causes? Write a code of practice for safe use of belt-conveyors.

5. State the provisions contained in Indian Electricity Rules, regarding cables other than flexible cables for portable and transportable apparatus.

6. Write the provisions of the statute in respect of the following-(a) Working near mine boundaries (b) Appointment of officials and competent persons (c) Electric shot-firing(d) Apparatus under pressure

7. How internal Safety Organization can be made more effective? What are the recommendations of Safety Conferences in this regard?

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1. Explain the terms planning , organizing and control. How an effective manager of a large opencast mechanized mine can skillfully planning ,organize , and control activities in day-to-day as well as long term basic.

2. A large mechanized working is advancing towards a village . how are u going to determine safe charge limits for blasting to safe guard the interest of the villagers ? what are the permissible standard of ground vibrations for different types of structures ?

3. In processing plant of large o/c iron ore mine one skilled technician of a contractor was killed due to fall from height while attending break down. Write a detailed accident enquiry report assuming your own conditions. Suggest steps to prevent recurrence of such accident.

4. State the provisions of IER 1956 of the following:

(a) Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor.(b) Plans(c) Protective equipments

5. Elaborate the term EIA and EMP. what threats are posed to environment by surface mininG

Activities? what steps do you suggest for mitigation of the same.

6. Write shorts notes on –

(a) Appointment of officers and competent persons(b) Danger from surface water(c) Occupational health surveillance(d) Canteen managing committee

7. What are the harmful effects of noise? State permissible level. as a manager of large o/c iron ore mine with workshop and beneficiation plan what steps would you take to safeguard workers from noise induced , health and operational problems.

NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Limited invited application forMBA / Graduate Engineers

And Graduate in Civil/ Mining/ Chemical Engineeringand PG Degree in Environmental Management/ Diploma

in Environmental Management Candidates for the post of Executive Assistant, Assistant

ManagerIn Hyderabad .

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following posts:

Executive Assistant to Chairman-Cum-Managing Director

Pay: Rs. Rs. 36600-62000/ Rs. 32900-58000

Age Limit: Max 50 years

Qualification & Experience:

Graduate in Engineering preferable in Mechanical/ Mining/ Electrical/ Civil Engineering with MBA and having

minimum experience of 10/ 7 years for E4/ E3 respectively. MBAs from reputed Institute particularly from IIMs will be

preferred.

Dy. Manager/ Assistant Manager (Environment)

Pay: Rs. 24900-50500 / Rs. 20600-46500

Age: Max 45 years.

Qualification & Experience:

The candidates should be Graduate in Civil/ Mining/ Chemical Engineering and PG Degree in Environmental

Management/ Diploma in Environmental Management or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/ Geology/

Chemistry/ Botany/ and PG Degree/ Diploma in Environmental Management or Doctorate in Environmental Studies/

Impact Assessment or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institute of reputed.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirement may send in their Bio-Data to Joint General Manager

(Personnel) NMDC Limited 10-3-311/A, “Khanij Bhavan”, Castle Hills, Masab Tank, Hyderabad-500173 on or before

13.9.2010

Last Date To Apply: 13.9.2010

Contact Address:

NMDC Limited 10-3-311/A, “Khanij Bhavan”, Castle Hills,

Masab Tank, Hyderabad-500173

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