The Mizoram Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
Schedule XXXI
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(See rule 84) 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 shall be fitted across the front of the machine in such
position that the operator cannot reach the nip of the rolls.
2. Safety devices:-
a) Rubber Mills shall be equipped with-
(i) 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.
(ii) Horizontal-safety trip 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.