The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Lakshadweep) Rules, 2025
Schedule XXXI
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RUBBER MILLS
1. Installation of machines: - Mills for breaking down, cracking, grating, mixing, refining
and warming rubber or rubber compounds shall be so installed that the top of the front roll is
not less than 85cm. Above the floor or working level. Provided that in existing installations
where the top of the front roll is below this height a strong rigid distance bar shallbe fitted
across the front of the machine in such position that the operator cannot reach the nip of the
rolls.
2. Safety devices: - (1) Rubber Mills shall be equipped with-
• Hoppers so constructed or guarded that it is impossible for the operator to come into
contact in any manner with the nip of the rolls.
• Horizontal-safety trap rods or tight wire cables across both front and rear which will
when pushed or pulled, operate instantly to disconnect the power and apply the brakes
or to reverse the rolls.
(2) Safety trip rods or tight wire cables on rubber mills shall extend across the entire length
of the face of the rolls and shall be located not more than 1.75 meter above the floor or working
level.
(3) Safety-trip rods and tight wire cables on all rubber mills shall be examined and tested
daily in the presence of the Manager or other responsible person and if any defect is disclosed
by such examination and test the mill shall not be used until such defect has been remedied.