Notification under Rule 164 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-JH-E-16072026-274529 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 562] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026/ASHADHA 22, 1948 MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (Directorate General Of Mines Safety) NOTIFICATION Dhanbad, the 10th July, 2026 G.S.R. 620(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred on me under Rule 164 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 provisions of staff, equipment and other facilities in Vocational Training Centre, as follows: Scope: This standard specifies the staff, equipment and other facilities to be provided in Vocational Training Centres, as required under Rule 164 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026. Applicability: This standard is applicable to all Vocational Training Centres established under Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026 for catering the training needs of Coal, Metalliferous, Oil Mines. Compliance Requirement: I. In case of the Vocational Training Centre catering the training needs of Coal or Metalliferous Mines: (A) Staff: 1. A whole time Training officer having qualification, experience as specified under sub-Rule (1) of Rule 165 shall be appointed as in-charge of the Vocational Training Centre. 2. The Training officer of Vocational Training Centre shall be assisted by: (a) One whole time instructor [Mining] having qualification, training and experience as specified under Rule 169. (b) One whole time instructor [Mechanical] having qualification, training and experience as specified under Rule 169. (c) One whole time instructor [Electrical] having qualification, training and experience as specified under Rule 169. (d) In addition to the above, guest faculties with expertise in specialised subjects or OEMs representative may be invited as and when required. Provided that, in case of vocational training centre, catering to more than 2000 trainable employees, the Training officer shall be assisted by one whole time assistant Training Officer, having at least 5 years of experience and possessing Manager's certificate of competency. Provided further that, in case of vocational training centre, catering to more than 4000 trainable employees, the Training officer shall also be assisted by one additional whole time instructor [Mining] having qualification, training and experience as specified in Rule 169. 3. Adequate numbers of trainers in different trades from amongst the experienced employee/workmen/tradesmen shall be appointed to impart practical training to the trainees in the training centre /work shed. 4. Subordinate Staff: Record keeper (Clerks), Librarians, Data Entry Operators to manage digital & physical records and Multi-Tasking Staff/Office attendant, Gardener & Sweeper. 5. Specialized Instructors: Domain experts related to relevant subject/field shall be arranged as full/part-time visiting Specialised Instructors, including first-aid training, for delivering subject-specific lectures. (B) Equipment The Vocational Training Centre shall be provided with following equipment: 1. Training Tools and aids such as Computers with internet/LAN connectivity, relevant safety and technical software, Overhead Projectors (OHP), Slide/Film Projectors, Audio-Visual Aids such as TV, LCD projector including training videos on safe work procedures and emergency responses. Course material prepared for different training courses consisting of up-to-date version of the Safety Management Plan (SMP) of mine and the latest Safe Operating Procedures (SOP). 2. Model & Demonstration room/hall with working or cut-away models of machinery, safety devices and electrical equipment, depicting different procedures, online/ offline Training Modules and other details as directed from time to time. 3. Digital infrastructure for management of Digital Data in respect of Initial/Refresher/ Special Training for generation of need based Training Calendar, evaluation of training imparted, etc. Provided that, in case of Vocational Training Centre catering the needs of highly mechanised Opencast Mines, a Simulator for training on HEMM operations for skilling and up skilling of existing and newly appointed persons. (C) Infrastructure and Other Facilities 1. The training centre shall be provided with- (a) Class rooms equipped with large digital display system or LCD Projector with screen and computer / laptop- 01 no. Provided that if the trainable employees are more than 2000 persons 01 (one) additional class room shall be provided for every additional 2000 persons or part thereof. (b) Training officer room -01 no. (c) Instructor room- 01 no. (d) Model room consisting of working models or cut-away models of machinery, safety devices and electrical equipment -01 no. (e) Firefighting training and demonstration facility. (f) Library - 01 no. (g) Office/record room 01 no. (h) Store room 01 no. (i) Toilets - 03 (Separate for gents, ladies and transgender) (j) Training shed/work shed with all the necessary arrangement for demonstration and practice for job training. 2. Arrangement for conveyance of the trainees from the respective mine to training centre and back shall be provided. II. In case of the Vocational Training catering the training needs of Oil Mines: (A) Staff: 1. A whole time Training officer having qualification, experience as mentioned under sub-Rule (1) of Rule 165 shall be appointed as in-charge of the Vocational Training Centre. Provided that, in case of vocational training centre, catering to more than 1000 trainable employees, the Training officer shall be assisted by one whole time assistant Training Officer, possessing at least Degree in Engineering with at least ten years of work experience in oilfields. 2. The Training officer of Vocational Training Centre shall be assisted by: a. Instructors: For delivering subject-specific lectures, whole time/ Part time instructors, one each from Drilling, Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Geo-Physics disciplines and additional instructors from other disciplines. b. Specialized Instructors: Domain experts related to relevant subject/field shall be arranged as full/part-time visiting Specialised Instructors, including first-aid training, for delivering subject-specific lectures. с. Trainers: Every oil mine shall designate experienced workmen/ tradesman for "on-the-job" training of specialised or skilled job, from Drilling, Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Geo-Physics and other relevant disciplines, who has been authorised by the in charge of Training Centre with the approval of the Mine Agent. d. Training Supervisors: Every oil mine shall designate a training supervisor for supervising on the job training of trainees, who has been authorised by the in charge of Training Centre with the approval of the Mine Agent. e. Subordinate Staff: Record keeper (Clerks), Librarians, Data Entry Operators to manage digital & physical records and Multi-Tasking Staff/Office attendant, Gardener & Sweeper. (B) Equipment: (i) Training Tools and aids such as Computers with internet/LAN connectivity relevant safety and technical software, Overhead Projectors (OHP), Slide/Film Projectors, Audio-Visual Aids such as TV, LCD projector including training videos on safe work procedures and emergency responses. Course material prepared for different training courses consisting of up-to-date version of the Safety Management Plan (SMP) of mine and the latest Safe Operating Procedures (SOP). (ii) Model & Demonstration room/hall with working or cut-away models of machinery, Blowout Prevention (BOP), safety devices and electrical equipment, depicting different procedures, online/ offline Training Modules and other details as directed from time to time. (iii) Advanced Simulators for well control, drilling and other important operations. 3D Virtual Reality (VR) systems to simulate real-life hazards for skilling and up skilling of existing and newly appointed persons. (iv) Digital infrastructure for management of Digital Data in respect of Basic/Refresher Training for generation of need based Training Calendar (preferably using suitable AI tools), evaluation of training imparted, etc. (C) Infrastructure and Other facilities: (i) In-charge Training Officer Room equipped with the required furniture (ii) Assistant Vocational Training Officer Room equipped with the required furniture (iii) Instructor's Room equipped with the required furniture. (iv) Adequate number of Lecture Hall(s)/Class Rooms equipped with the required furniture (v) Office, Store, Record room etc., equipped with the required furniture (vi) Library room option with e-books and necessary reading facility and required furniture (vii) Training shed & Occupational Health & Safety Gallery displaying standard standing orders, Emergency response plan, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other relevant models of hazards associated with operations in oilfields. (viii) Firefighting and First Aid training and demonstration Facility. (ix) Training facility for working at height. (x) Drinking water, toilet facilities (for both male & female), ample open parking space. [F. No. DGMS/03-4/2026/CMC(HQ)] UJJWAL TAH, Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines