29. Duty and responsibility of installation manager.
- The installation manager of a mine shall-(a)have charge and control of the installation and shall carry out such duties, as may be assigned to him by the manager or deputy manager;(b)ensure that in the installation assigned to him, all work is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations or the orders made thereunder;(c)ensure that all operations in the installation or part of the mine assigned to him under clause (a) are carried out in accordance with the code of practice framed under these regulations;(d)ensure that a notice of his appointment is available at site and his name is displayed at a place in the installation in such a position that it may be easily and conveniently read;(e)visit and examine the installation or part thereof under his charge on every working day to see that safety in every respect is ensured;(f)maintain a detailed record of the results of each of his inspection and also of the action taken by him to rectify the defects noticed, if any;(g)ensure that when any drilling rig, work-over rig and associated equipment or production equipment or pipeline is shifted or newly installed, a trial-run is given under his supervision or person so authorised by him before it is put into use;(h)ensure that all persons employed at the installation are thoroughly instructed and familiar with the provisions of the standing orders, standard operating procedures, code of practices and emergency plan made under these regulations relating to prevention of blowout and fire;(i)ensure that the provisions of the Act and the regulations or orders made thereunder relating to the installation, maintenance, operation or examination of machinery and equipment are properly carried out by himself or by officials or by competent persons or work persons, as the case may be, appointed for the purpose; and(j)during the construction of an installation or any operation thereat, when there is an emergency or apprehended emergency endangering the life or safety of any person or the stability and safety of the installation, himself take or cause to be taken such measures as are necessary or expedient to avoid the emergency.
