Section 197(s) in The Coal Mines Regulations, 2011
(s)if a pneumatic loader (hereinafter referred to as ANFO loader) is to be used, the following precautions shall be taken:-(i)the ANFO loader shall be regularly examined by a competent person appointed by the manager to ensure proper operation of the injector and other parts;(ii)pneumatic equipment used for loading ANFO explosives shall be adequately grounded to dissipate any static charges that may be generated during the loading operation;(iii)water lines, air-lines, rail, or any permanent electrical grounding system shall not be used to ground pneumatic loading equipment; and(iv)the owner, agent or manager of the mine shall within 30 days of using ANFO explosives in the mine submit to the Regional Inspector a notice giving details of the method and the precautions to be taken during firing operations.
