Notification under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
G.S.R. 575(E). Mines: signals for rescue teams (rule 152(3))
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(Directorate General Of Mines Safety)
NOTIFICATION
Dhanbad, the 1st July, 2026
G.S.R. 575(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred on me under sub-rule (3) of rule 152 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, I, Ujjwal Tah, Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety, hereby, specify the signals to be used by members of a rescue team for communication, as follows: Scope: These standards specify the code of signals to be used by rescue trained persons for communication while using breathing apparatus, as required under sub-rule (3) of rule 152 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026. Applicability: These standards shall be applicable to all persons rescue trained persons for communication while using breathing apparatus in belowground mines. Compliance Requirement: Code of Signals A. Between members of rescue team
1. One hoot : “Distress” or “Help Wanted” (if no answer given to call, “Distress” to be understood.
2. Two hoots : Halt
3. Three hoots : Retire
4. Four hoots : Advance
[F. No. DGMS/01-5/2026/SOMA(HQ)]
UJJWAL TAH, Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines