Dredging

DENR Administrative Order
No. 2000-25
March 09, 2000
SUBJECT
Implementing
Rules
and
Regulations of Executive Order No.
153 - "Authorizing the Utilization of
Offshore Areas Not Covered by
Approved Mining Permits and
Contracts as Sources of Dredgefill
Materials
for
Government
Reclamation Projects and for Other
Purposes.
Pursuant to Section 4 of Executive Order No. 153

Authorizing the Utilization of Offshore Areas Not Covered by
Approved Mining Permits and Contracts as Sources of Dredgefill
Materials for Government Reclamation Projects and for Other
Purposes, the following Implementing Rules and Regulations are
hereby promulgated:
SECTION I. Rationale
It is in the public interest to prioritize government projects to
enhance the delivery of services vital to the Governments economic
and social development programs, and that it is very necessary to
ensure adequate, low cost and continuous supply of raw materials in
order not to hamper or delay the implementation of projects by the
Government, or of large scale projects that involve the interests of the
State, such that sand, gravel and other dredgefill materials from offshore
submerged lands which are highly suitable raw materials for
Government Reclamation Projects and other civil works related to
government projects, may be developed and utilized by the State.
Section 2. Definition of Terms

The following terms whether singular or plural shall mean:
a. "Aggregates" refer to unconsolidated or loose sand, gravel or
boulder on the seafloor that is suited for reclamation, concreting and
other engineering works.
b. Borrow area" refers to an area that had been technically
delineated or Identified as source area of Seabed Quarry
Resources.
c. "DAO 96-37 as revised refers to the DENR Administrative Order
No. 96-37 of' 1996 which revises and strengthens the
Implementing rules and regulations of the Environmental Impact
System (EIS).
d. DAO 96-40 refers to the revised implementing rules and
regulations of RA 7942 otherwise known as the Philippine Mining
Act of 1995.
e. "Dredgefill Materials" refer to suitable materials taken from the
seabed which may be used for reclamation without undergoing
processing.
f. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) refers to the
document issued by the Secretary or the Regional Executive
Director certifying that based on the representations of the
proponent and the preparers (the proponent's technical staff or the
competent professional group commissioned by the proponent to
prepare the environmental impact statement and other related
documents), as reviewed and validated by the Environmental
Impact Assessment Review Committee (EIARC), the proposed
project or undertaking will not cause a significant negative
environmental impact; that the proponent has complied with all the
requirements of the Environmental Impact System; and that the
proponent is committed to implement its approved Environmental
Management Plan in the Environmental Impact Statement or
mitigation measures in the Initial Environmental Examination.
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g. "Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)" refers to the

process of predicting the likely environmental consequences of
implementing projects or undertakings and designing the
appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures.
h. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program
(EPEP)" refers to the comprehensive and strategic environmental
management plan for the life of the offshore mining project on which
the EPEP's are based and implemented to achieve the
environmental objectives, criteria and commitments including
protection and rehabilitation of the disturbed environment.
i. "Environmental User's Fee" refers to the fee to be collected
from any Contractor or Permittee/Permit Holder who makes use of
the nearshore/offshore areas or its tributary rivers and streams for
the purpose of seabed quarrying/dredging operations.
j. "Environmental Work Program (EnWP)" refers to the
comprehensive and strategic Coastal and Offshore environmental
management plan to achieve the environmental objectives, criteria
and commitments including protection and rehabilitation of the
disturbed environment during the exploration period.
k. "Exploration Work Program (ExWP)" refers to the detailed
outline of activities and financial plan to be followed in searching or
prospecting for marine mineral resources by geophysical,
geological, drilling and other means for the purposes of determining
their existence, extent, quality and quantity and the feasibility of
mining them for profit.
l. "Government Reclamation Projects" refer to reclamation of
areas under water whether foreshore, offshore or inland being or to
be undertaken by the National Government by and through the
Public Estates Authority (PEA) or by any person or entity
authorized by the latter under a proper contract including
reclamation projects of any government units or agencies or
corporations authorized to reclaim under existing laws. All these
reclamation projects are undertaken with the approval of the
President of the Philippines and in consultation with PEA pursuant
to P.D. 3-A and E.O. 525.
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m. "Government Seabed Quarry Permit" refers to permit issued

by the Secretary, upon the recommendation of the Director, to a
Qualified Person or Government Agency/Instrumentality, to utilize
the areas not covered by approved mining permits/contracts,
including areas covered by pending mining rights applications, In
connection with Government Reclamation Projects and for other
purposes.
n. "Law of Seas" refers to the International covenant approved by
UNCLOS in 1982 that establishes the comprehensive framework
for the regulation of all ocean spaces and contains provisions
governing the limits of national jurisdiction over ocean spaces,
access to the seas, navigation, protection and preservation of
marine environment, and exploitation of its living and non-living
resources, scientific research and seabed mining.
o. "Marine Habitat" refers to the natural breeding, spawning and
feeding places of marine organisms that are ecologically important
for their preservation and propagation such as fish sanctuary, refuge
and protected areas.
p. "Mineral Reservations" refer to areas established and
proclaimed as such by the President upon recommendation of the
Director through the Secretary, including all submerged lands
within the Philippine Territory and Exclusive Economic Zone.
q. "Mineral Resources" mean any concentration of ores, minerals
and/rocks with proven or potential economic value.
r. "Mining Operations" mean mining activities involving exploration,
feasibility study, development and utilization of mineral resources.
s. "NIPAS Act (R.A. 7586)" refers to Republic Act No. 7586 of
1992, an Act providing for the establishment and management of
the National Integrated Protected Areas System.
t.
"Qualified Person" means any Filipino Citizen of legal age and

with capacity to contract; or a corporation, partnership, association
or cooperative organized or authorized for the purpose of engaging
in mining, with technical and financial capability to undertake
mineral resources development, duly registered in accordance with
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v.
w.
x.
y.
law, at least 60% of the capital of which is owned by Filipino

Citizens, with a minimum authorized capitalization of 10 Million
pesos and a minimum paid up capital of 2.5 Million Pesos, with a
satisfactory environmental and community relations track record, if
applicable.
"PD 1152" refers to the Philippine Environmental Code of 1977
"PD 1586" refers to the Presidential Decree establishing an
Environmental Impact System including environmental management
related measures and for other purposes.
"R.A. 7942" refers to the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, An act
institutionalizing a new system, of mineral resources exploration,
development, utilization and conservation.
Seabed Quarry Resources" refer to sand, gravel, boulders and
other aggregates or loose materials from the seabed which may be
used without undergoing processing : Provided, That such seabed
quarry resources do not contain metals or metallic constituents
and/or other valuable minerals in economically workable quantities:
Provided, further, That nonmetallic minerals such as, bull quartz,
quartz or silica, sand, sand and pebbles, precious and semiprecious
stones and other nonmetallic minerals that may later be discovered
and which the Director declares to be of economically workable
quantities, shall not be classified under the category of "Seabed
Quarry Resources".
"Seabed Quarrying" means the process of extracting, removing
and/or disposing quarry resources found in offshore areas.
z. "Special Exploration Permit" a permit issued by the Secretary,

upon recommendation by the Director to an applicant of a GSQP
who has not conducted any exploration work, or to a qualified
Government Entity/Instrumentality that is going to conduct
exploration over the offshore/submerged land area.
aa. Winning Bidder/Awardee" refers to an entity duly accredited
under Philippine Laws who is financially and technically capable to
finance and undertake a reclamation project in accordance with
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PEA approved guidelines, and is an awardee of a government

reclamation project.
All other terms which are not defined herein, shall have the
same meaning as those in Sec. 5 of DENR-DA 0 96-40.
SECTION 3. Authority of DENR/NRDC
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) shall be the primary government agency responsible for the
conservation, management, development and proper use of the State's
marine mineral resources including those in reservations, watershed
areas and public domain.
Mineral exploration and development in existing Mineral
Reservations and such other reservations that may thereafter be
established, shall be undertaken by the DENR or through a Qualified
Per.-;on in accordance with the DAO 96-40. The right to explore,
develop and utilize the minerals therein shall be awarded by the
Secretary of DENR under such terms and conditions as recommended
by the Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and
approved by the Secretary of the DENR.
The DENR shall issue the permits, to include those providing
for the exploration and utilization of Borrow Areas covered by
Government Reclamation Projects. Likewise, the DENR shall regularly
monitor, verify, validate and regulate all exploration and dredging
activities of Government Reclamation Projects, subject to all applicable
valid and existing rules and regulations;
The Natural Resources Development Corporation (NRDC), as
the corporate arm of the DENR, is responsible to help promote the
development of the country's natural resources. NRDC, as a
Government Corporation, may conduct Mining Operation for the
development of Mineral Resources, including seabed quarrying in
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existing Mineral Reservations, offshore areas and submerged lands

within the Philippine Territory.
If applicable, the DENR, or through NRDC, shall collect the
management fees, service fees, environmental user's fees and other fees
in connection with Government Reclamation Projects.
SECTION 4: Authority of the MGB
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) shall have the
direct charge in the administration and disposition of mineral lands and
mineral resources, and shall undertake geological, mining, metallurgical,
chemical and other researches as well as geological and exploration
surveys.
The management of Mineral Reservations established by law
and those declared by the President, and the manner of disposition of
the minerals found therein shall be under the jurisdiction of the MGB.
The MGB shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
for the implementation of the Philippine Mining Act (R.A. 7942),
including the procedural guidelines that shall govern offshore mining and
seabed quarrying.
SECTION 5: Authority of PEA

All Government Reclamation Projects shall be undertaken by
the Public Estates Authority (PEA) or through a proper contract
executed by it with any person or entity: Provided, That reclamation
projects of any National Government Entity/instrumentality authorized
under its charter or other existing laws shall be undertaken in
consultation with and under the supervision and regulation of PEA.
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All Government Reclamation Projects shall be approved by the

President of the Philippines upon recommendation by the PEA. PEA
shall also be responsible for the identification of Borrow Areas as
sources of Dredgefill Materials for all Government Reclamation
Projects, subject to verification by DENR with respect to environmental
concerns.
The PEA shall be responsible for the approval of bids or
awards for contracts of work for Government Reclamation Projects.
The winning bidder or Project Contractor/Awardee shall have priority
for the use of PEA-identified borrow areas not covered by approved
mining permit/contract including those offshore areas covered by
pending mining application, subject to the qualification requirements
under R.A. 7942 regarding the right to explore, develop, utilize and
dispose of mineral resources. .
SECTION 6:
Authority to Utilize Areas Not covered by

Approved Mining Permits/Contracts as
Borrow Areas for Government Reclamation
Projects
The Government thru the DENR, NRDC and PEA, has the right to
utilize offshore areas not covered by approved mining permits/contracts,
including areas covered by pending mining applications, as borrow
areas for dredgefill materials for existing and future Government
Reclamation Projects.
Surveys, sampling, site selection, dredging, and related
operations in borrow areas shall be subject to monitoring by the DENR,
for compliance with R.A. 7942, DAO 96-40, PD 1152, PD 1586,
DAO 96-37 as revised, NIPAS Act (R.A. 8556), UN Law of the Seas
and all their implementing rules and regulations.
SECTION 7:
Authority to Utilize Areas Not covered by

Approved Mining Permits/Contracts as
Borrow Areas for Government Projects Other
than Government Reclamation Projects
When public interest so requires, to ensure adequate, low-cost

and continuous supply of raw materials, and in order not to hamper or
delay the implementation of its priority projects, the Government may
exercise its right to utilize the areas not covered by approved mining
permits/contracts, including areas covered by pending mining rights
applications. Provided, That the proposed permit/borrow area(s) shall
be first subjected to technical and environmental evaluation/verification
by the Bureau at the expense of the concerned Government
Entity/instrumentality or a Qualified Project Contractor.
SECTION 8: Scope of Seabed Quarrying
The following areas are open to Seabed Quarrying applications:
a. Offshore areas not covered by valid and existing mining rights;
b. Offshore areas covered by expired/abandoned/cancelled offshore
mining and quarrying rights;
In addition to the areas closed to Mining Applications (MA)
under Sec. 15(a) of DAO 96-40, the following offshore areas are also
excluded from seabed quarrying/dredging applications:
a. Less than 1,500 meters (m) distance from the nearest coastline
(mean low tide level) of land or island(s) and where the seabed
depth is less than 30 m measured at mean sea level;
b. Less than 1,000 m distance from the nearest boundary of a
declared National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS)
component or Protected Area such as marine park/reserve, fish
sanctuary, etc.;
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c. Less than 500 n from all sides of production oil rigs and platforms,
piers/ports, navigational sea lanes;
d. Less than 2,000 m distance from both sides of submarine cables,
pipelines, bridges and other facilities/infrastructures, unless written
consent is obtained from the concerned party;
e. Less than 1,000 m distance from coral reefs, shoals and banks with
endangered Marine Habitat as delineated by PAWB-DENR; and,
f. Exclusion/buffer corridors of 15 seconds of geographic coordinates,
approximately measuring 450 m wide, as reckoned from the
boundary/perimeters of valid and existing Permit/Contract Mining
Areas.
Areas closed to mining application, however, may be declared

open by the President, upon recommendation of the Secretary, for the
expedient delivery of priority government programs/projects of national
interest with due consideration to technical, environmental antisocial
aspects.
SECTION 9: Special Exploration Permit
The Secretary, upon recommendation by the Director; may
issue a Special Exploration Permit (SEP) to an applicant of a GSQP
who has not conducted any exploration work over the applied area or
to a Qualified Government Entity/instrumentality that is going to conduct
exploration over the offshore/submerged land area: Provided, That the
applicant has paid the required filing and processing fees: Provided,
further, That the Applicant shall submit to the Bureau a location map
on 1:50,000 scale, an Exploration Work Program (ExWP) and an
Environmental Work Program (EnWP), proof of technical and financial
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capability, and a certificate of environmental and community track

records, if applicable.
The term of an SEP shall be for a period of two (2) years from
date of issuance thereof, renewable for like period: Provided, That no
renewal of Permit shall be allowed unless the Permittee has complied
with all the terms and conditions of the Permit and has not been found
guilty of violation of any provision of the Mining Act and these
implementing rules and regulations
SECTION 10: Mandatory Requirement of SEP
Any Qualified Person may apply for an SEP with the Bureau,
through payment of the required fees and submission of five (5) sets of
the following mandatory requirements:
a. Location map/sketch plan of the proposed Permit Area showing
its geographic coordinates/meridional block(s) and boundaries in
relation to major environmental features and other projects using
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)
topographic map in scale of 1:50,000 duly prepared, signed and
sealed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer;
b. Two-year Exploration Work Program (ExWP) (MGB Form No.
5-4) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Mining
Engineer or Geologist;
c. When applicable, a satisfactory Environmental Management record
and Community Relations Record as determined by the Bureau in
consultation with the environmental Management Bureau and/or the
Department Regional Office. The detailed guidelines for the
determination and applicability of such records shall be specified by
the Secretary upon the recommendation of the Director;
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d. Environmental Work Program (EnWP) (MGB Form No. 16-1 or

16-lA) as provided for in Section 168 of DAO 96-40,
e. Proof of Technical Competence including, among others, curricula
vitae and track records in exploration and environmental
management of the technical personnel who shall undertake the
activities in accordance with the submitted Exploration an
Environmental Work Programs;
f. Proof of financial capability to undertake the Exploration and
Environmental work Programs such as the following:
1. For Individuals - Statement of assets and liabilities duly sworn in
accordance with existing laws, credit lines and income tax return
for the preceding year and
2. For corporations, partnerships, associations or cooperatives Latest Audited Financial Statement and where applicable,
Annual Report, for the preceding year, credit lines. bank
guarantees and/or similar negotiable instruments.
g. Photocopy of Articles of Incorporation/Partnership/ Association,
By-Laws and Certificate of registration, duly certified by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or concerned
authorized Government agency(ies), for corporations, partnership,
associations or cooperatives;
h. A stipulation that the Permittee shall undertake exploration work on
the area as specified in its Agreement based on an approved Work
Program: Provided, That a negative variance of at least twenty
percent (20%) in the Work Program and corresponding
expenditures shall be subject to approval of the Director;
i.
The name, port of registry, tonnage, type and class of survey

vessel(s)lplatform(s): Provided, That if a foreign vessel is to be
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used, the expected date of first entry or appearance and final

departure of the survey vessel shall be provided and all the
necessary clearances obtained;
j. A certification from the Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of
the NAMRIA that the proposed Exploration work Program was
duly registered to provide update in the publication of "Notice to
Mariners" together with a list of safety measures to be regularly
undertaken to ensure the safety of navigation at sea and prevent
accident;
k. An Agreement to:
l.
Properly identify all installations, vessels and other crafts

involved in exploration recognizable to all vessels within
reasonable distance;
Notify the Bureau thirty (30) calendar days prior to the intention
to remove all scientific installations or equipment and apparatus;
and
Allow the Bureau's authorized personnel, Philippine Coast

Guard and other authorized persons during reasonable hour to
board the vessel(s) while within the Exclusive Economic Zone.
Other supporting papers as the Bureau may require or the applicant

may submit.
If the applicant conducts or has conducted exploration in a

foreign county(ies), the DENR shall verify the relevant requirements
through the Philippines Embassy(ies) or Consulate(s) based in such
county(ies).
Section 11: Area Status/Clearance for SEP/GSQP Applications
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The applicant of an SEP/GSQP in connection with a

Government Reclamation Project, shall secure area clearances for the
proposed borrow sites from the following agencies:
a. Mines and geosciences Bureau (MGB);
b. Public Estates Authority (PEA);
c. Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Office
concerned;
d. Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) office
concerned;
e. Local Government Unit(s) concerned if within municipal waters;
f. Department of Energy (DOE); and,
g. Other government agencies/entities concerned, if applicable.
Within fifteen (15) working days from the receipt of the SEP
Application, the Bureau shall check in the control maps if the area is
free/open for seabed quarrying applications. The Bureau shall also
transmit a copy of the location map/sketch plan of the applied area to
the pertinent Department sector(s) affected by the application for area
status, copy furnished the concerned municipality(ies)/city(ies) and other
relevant offices or agencies of the government for their information.
Upon notification of the applicant by the Bureau as to the transmittal of
said document to the concerned Department sector(s) and/or
Government agency(ies), it shall be the responsibility of the same
applicant to secure the necessary area status/consent/clearance from
said Department sector(s) and/or Government agency(ies). The
concerned Department sector(s)/government agency(ies) must submit
the status/consent/clearance on the proposed borrow area within thirty
(30) working days from receipt of the notice: Provided, that the
concerned Department sector(s)/government agency(ies) can not
unreasonably deny area clearance/consent without legal and/or technical
basis. Any denial on Area clearance by the concerned Department
sector(s)/government agency(ies) shall be appealable to the DENR
Secretary/Office of the President.
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If the proposed Permit Area is open for Seabed Quarrying

applications, the Bureau shall give written notice to the applicant to
pay the corresponding Bureau clearance fee: Provided: That if a
portion of the area applied for is not open for quarrying/mining
applications, the Bureau shall, within fifteen (15) working days from
receipt of said written notice, exclude the same from the coverage of the
SEP application.
SECTION 12: Postings of SEP/GSQP Applications
Within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the necessary
area clearances, the Bureau shall issue to the applicant the Notice of
Application for SEP/GSQP for posting which shall be done within
fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the Notice. The Notice must
contain, among others, the name and complete address of the applicant,
duration of the agreement applied for, extent of operation to be
undertaken, area location, geographical coordinates/meridional block(s)
of the proposed Permit Area and location map/sketch plan with index
map relative to major environmental features and projects and to the
nearest municipalities.
The Bureau shall cause the posting for one (1) week of the
Notice on the bulletin boards of the Bureau and concerned Regional
Office(s).
Within fifteen (15) calendar days from the last date of posting
the authorized officer(s) of the concerned office(s) shall issue a
certification(s) that the posting have been complied. Any adverse claim,
protest or opposition shall be filed directly, within fifteen (15) calendar
days from the last date of posting with the Bureau for purposes of its
resolution by the Panel of Arbitrators pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and these implementing rules and regulations. Upon final resolution
of any adverse claim, protest or opposition, the Panel of Arbitrators
shall issue a Certification to that effect within five (5) working days from
the date of finality of resolution thereof. Where no adverse claim,
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protest or opposition is filed after the lapse of the period for filing the
adverse claim, protest or opposition, the Panel of Arbitrators shall
likewise issue a Certification to that effect within five (5) working days
therefrom.
No SEP/GSQP shall be approved unless the requirements
under this Section are fully complied with and any adverse claim or
dispute involving rights to mining areas and concessionaires thereto is
finally resolved by the Panel of Arbitrators.
SECTION 13: General terms and Conditions of the SEP
a. Conduct a preliminary ecological profiling to establish pre-quarrying
conditions and submit a preliminary environmental examination of
the area.
b. The Permit shall be for the exclusive use and benefit of the
Permittee or its duly authorized representative and, shall under no
circumstances, be used by the Permittee for purposes other than
exploration.
c. The term of the SEP shall be for a period of two (2) years from
date of issuance and registration thereof, renewable for a like
period. Renewal of the permit shall cause the relinquishment of at
least fifty percent (50%) of the permit area.
d. The Permittee shall post a Financial Performance Surety of P l
million to cover any accidental damages of property, loss of lives, or
destruction of seabed during the conduct of the exploration work.
e. The Permittee shall submit to the Bureau a separate report on the
relinquishment with a detailed geologic report of the relinquished
area incorporating therein borehole and sampling data, seismic
data/profiles and geophysical/oceanographic data accompanied by
maps at a scale of 1:50,000, results of analyses and corresponding
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expenditures, among others. The minimum exploration expenditures

for the remaining area after relinquishment shall be based on the
approved ExWP.
f. The Permittee shall submit to the Bureau within thirty (30) calendar
days after the end of each semester a status report under oath on its
compliance with ExWP implementation and expenditures showing
discrepancies/deviations including the results of the survey,
laboratory reports, geological reports/maps subject to semiannual
inspection and verification by the Bureau at the expense of the
Applicant: Provided, That any negative deviation of at least twenty
percent (20%) in the Work Program and corresponding
expenditures shall be subject to approval of the Director.
g. The Permittee shall submit to the Bureau within thirty (30) calendar
days from the end of six (6) months after the approval of the EnWP
and every six (6) months thereafter a status report on its compliance
with the said EnWP;
h. In case of core sample drilling, the Permittee shall, upon request of
the Director, submit to the Bureau a quarter of the core samples
which shall be deposited in the Core Library for reference and
safekeeping;
i.
The Secretary or his/her duly authorized representative shall

annually review the performance of the Permittee;
j. Right of the Government to exercise visitorial powers over the

Permit Area, including the right to station representative(s) thereat
and at the Permittee's survey platform;
k. Exploration shall be carried out in accordance with the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and in a
manner that will not adversely affect the safety of navigation at sea
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and will ensure accommodation of other marine activities, such as,

fishing, aquaculture, transportation, etc,;
1. No exploration and/or extraction of minerals shall be undertaken
within the areas dosed to mining/quarrying;
m. The Permit shall be subject to cancellation, revocation and
termination as provided for in Section 20 hereof;
n.
The Permittee shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Mining

Act and these implementing rules and regulations;
o.
Other terms and conditions which the Bureau/concerned Regional

Office may deem appropriate.
SECTION 14:
Identification and Prioritization of Borrow Pit

Areas for Government Reclamation Project.
The DENR may directly undertake the exploration,

identification and delineation of potential Borrow Areas as sources of
dredgefill materials for reclamation projects upon initiative or request for
technical assistance from PEA.
The PEA and its Contractor(s) may undertake the identification
of such borrow areas, subject to the following requirements;
i. Initially conduct exploration survey over selected offshore areas
under a Special Exploration Permit (SEP) to be issued by DENR
subject to compliance with the mandatory requirements under
Section 11 hereof;
ii. In the event that the PEA or its Project Contractor/Awardee has
undertaken the necessary exploration to the effect that there are
sufficient data for the identification and delineation of potential
borrow areas as validated by the DENR-MGB, PEA or its Project
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Contractor/Awardee shall be exempted from securing an SEP and

instead secure a GSQP.
Areas already identified by PEA as Borrow Areas for
Government Reclamation Projects shall be prioritized for utilization in
connection with said reclamation projects. For this purpose, PEA shall
submit to DENR the list of Identified Borrow areas, their technical
descriptions and location maps within two (2) months after the
effectivity of these implementing guidelines, subject to the
verification/validation by the DENR with respect to environmental
concerns. Areas being utilized already by PEA as borrow areas for
reclamation projects prior to the effectivity of E.O. 153 shall be
governed by the provision of Section 25 hereof.
Section 15: Government Seabed Quarry Operations

Seabed Quarrying may be undertaken by the DENR through its
corporate arm, the NRDC, or through a Qualified Person or
Government Entity/Instrumentality under any of the following modes:
a. Government Seabed Quarry Permit (GSQP); - to be issued to
any Qualified Government Entity/Instrumentality or a Qualified
Project Contractor/Awardee of a government priority project for a
period co-terminus with the particular project;
b. Government Dredging Permit (GDP) - to be issued to any
Qualified Person or Government Entity/Instrumentality for projects
that require declogging, clearing, widening and deepening of flood
control waterways, sealanes, ports and harbors as part of
maintenance dredging. Dredging activities related to government
reclamation project are exempted from securing a GDP.
The DENR shall formulate the guidelines for issuance of a
GDP.
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In the case of a GSQP, the Secretary, upon the

recommendation of the Director, may issue a GSQP to a Qualified
Person or Government Agency/Instrumentality: Provided, That the
proposed permit/borrow area(s) shall be first subjected to technical and
environmental evaluation/verification by the Bureau at the expense of the
concerned Government Entity/Instrumentality or a Qualified Project
Contractor/ Awardee.
In the case of Government Reclamation Projects under PEA
which is a Government Entity/Instumentality mandated to administer and
coordinate all Government Reclamation Projects, the Secretary shall
issue the GSQP to the winning Bidder or Project Contractor/Awardee
of a particular Government Reclamation Project: Provided, That the
said Project Contractor/Awardee satisfies the requisites of a Qualified
Person as defined in DENR Memorandum Order No. 99-10:
Provided, further, That a Qualified Government Entity/Instrumentality
may also be issued the GSQP in lieu of the Project
Contractor/Awardee which falls to meet the requisite of a Qualified
Person.
In the event that a Winning Bidder or Project
Contractor/Awardee of a Government Reclamation Project is deemed
not to be a Qualified Person by the DENR, the NRDC shall be issued
the GSQP by the Secretary to undertake the Seabed
dredging/quarrying operation for the particular Government Reclamation
Project: Provided, That the NRDC may avail of the services of a
Qualified Service Contractor(s) or, enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement
(MOA)
with
other
Qualified
Government
Entity(ies)/Instrumentality(ies) to undertake the said Seabed
dredging/quarrying operations.
The coverage of the GSQP shall specifically be for DENRevaluated borrow areas which shall be not more than 10,000 hectares
and with a term co-terminus with the particular Government
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Reclamation Project: Provided, That the borrow areas shall, ipso facto,
revert back to the jurisdiction of DENR after the Government
Reclamation Project: Provided, further, That offshore areas which are
not utilized for any existing or proposed reclamation projects or
programs of PEA or the concerned Government Entity/instrumentality
shall remain within the jurisdiction of the DENR.
SECTION 16: Requirements for a GSQP Application
Subject to full compliance with the requirements of the SEP, a
Qualified Government Entity/Instrumentality or Qualified Project
Contractor/Awardee may apply with the Bureau for a GSQP (MGB
Form No. 8-3c) upon payment of the required filing and processing
fees, for the extraction, removal and commercial disposition of Seabed
Quarry Resources: Provided, That the GSQP shall be co-terminus with
the project
SECTION 17:
Area Clearance and Posting of GSQP

Applications
The procedural guidelines on Area Clearance and Posting of

GSQP Applications shall be in accordance with those embodied in
Sections 11 and 12, respectively, hereof.
SECTION 18: General Terms and Conditions of the GSQP
The following terms and conditions shall be incorporated in the
GSQP
a. No extraction, removal and/or disposition of materials shall likewise
be allowed in offshore areas within one thousand five hundred
(1,500) meters distance from the coast, and within two hundred
(200) meters landward from the mean low tide level along the
beach and wherein the seabed depth is less than 30 meters as
measured from the mean sea level;
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b. The extraction, removal and/or disposition of materials under the

Permit shall be confined within the area specified therein, the
boundaries of which, according to the application, are established
on the ground with prominent marks;
c. The Permit shall be for the exclusive use and benefit of the Permitee
and shall not be transferred or assigned without prior written
approval of the Director;
d. The Permit Holder shall assume full responsibility and be liable for
damages to private and/or public property(ies) that may be
occasioned by its operations under the Permit;
e. The Permit Holder shall post a Financial Performance Surety of P l
Million to cover any accidental damages to property, the loss of
lives, or the destruction of the seabed during the conduct of the
dredging operations;
f. The Permit Holder shall manage its operations in a technically and
environmentally responsible manner to achieve a safe, non-polluting
and self-sustaining post disturbance landform;
g. The Permit Holder shall conduct its operations in accordance with
the provisions of the Mining Act and these implementing rules and
regulations;
h. The Permit Holder shall not discriminate on the basis of the gender
and that the Permit Holder shall respect the right of women workers
to participate in policy and decision-making processes affecting
their rights and benefits;
i.
The Permit Holder shall conform to laws, rules and regulations

regarding, among others, labor, safety and health standards;
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j. The Permit Holder shall not interfere with the rights of other Permit
Holders/ Operators/Contractors/Awardees.
k. The Permit Holder shall recognize and respect the rights, customs
and traditions of local communities, particularly Indigenous Cultural
Communities;
l.
The Permit Holder shall immediately stop digging and extracting

materials the moment man-made articles or artifacts are found. It
shall notify the Director of the National Museum of such findings, in
which case, the digging shall be under the supervision of the
National Museum until such artifacts are recovered;
m. The Permit shall be subject to cancellation, revocation and

termination as provided for in Section 20 hereof; and,
c.
Other terms and conditions that the Bureau may require.
SECTION 19: Environmental Protection, Health and Safety

Applicants for, and Holders of Government Seabed Quarrying
and/or Dredging Permit(s), including Project Contractors/Awardees,
shall be governed by the provisions in Chapters XVI, XVII, and XVIII
of DAO 96-40.
Every Project Contractor/Awardee/Permit Holder/Project SubContractor operating in the seabed areas shall abide by the provisions
of Sec. 181 of DAO 96-40: Provided, That the Monitoring Trust
Fund Mentioned in Sec. 181 (a) of DAO 96-40 shall not be less than
One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Pl00,000.00).
A Permit Holder/Project Contractor/Awardee shall submit an
annual Safety and Health Program covering its area of operations within
fifteen (15) working days before the start of every calendar year,
Provided, That the Bureau shall have jurisdiction to conduct inspection
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of all mining operations and installations: Provided, further, That the

Bureau shall undertake safety and health audit annually or as often as
necessary to assess the effectiveness of the Safety and Health Program.
SECTION 20: Cancellation/Revocation/Termination of Permit

After due process, an SEP, GSQP or GDP may be
cancelled/revoked/ terminated by the Secretary, upon recommendation
of the Director, based on any or all of the following grounds:
a. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit and/or
ECC/EPEP/SHP;
b. Failure to pay fees, royalties and taxes due the government for two
(2) consecutive years without valid ground;
c. Any misrepresentation in any statement made in the application or
those made later in support thereof;
d. Violation of any provision of the Mining Act and these implementing
rules and regulations.
Upon cancellation of the Permit, the dredged areas shall be
rehabilitated immediately by the Permit Holder in accordance with his
approved EPEP and rehabilitation plan.
The
foregoing
provisions
notwithstanding,
cancellation/revocation/termination of a GSQP shall not release the
Permit Holder from any legal and financial obligations it may have.
SECTION 21: Taxes, Royalties and Fees
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Save in cases provided by law, taxes and royalties shall be

collected
from
the
Permittees/Permit
Holders
and/or
Contractors/Subcontractors.
The DENR or thru NRDC is authorized to collect management,
service, environmental user's and other fees from the Permittees/Permit
Holders and/or Contractors/Subcontractors.
A basic fee of Five Pesos (P5.00) per cubic meter of seabed
dredgefill material quarried/dredged by the contractor/Permit Holder
shall
be
collected
by
DENR/NRDC
as
Management/Service/Environmental User's Fees. The fees collected
shall be shared among the DENR/NRDC, PEA and the Local
Government Units concerned(S) in the following manner; 40% to
NRDC; 40% to PEA and 20% to Local Government Units concerned.
SECTION 22: Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee

There shall be created a permanent Inter-Agency Coordinating
Committee composed of two (2) representatives each from the DENR,
MGB and PEA who shall promote cooperation, coordinate the
agencies activities and administer technical assistance concerning the
identification, selection and evaluation of borrow areas. Funds for the
said Committee shall be provided by PEA and NRDC.
SECTION 23. Penal Provisions
As per Sec. 102 of RA 7940, any person undertaking
exploration work without the necessary permit shall, upon conviction,
be penalized by a fine of not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00)
As per Sec. 103 of RA 7942, any person extracting minerals
and disposing the same without a mining agreement, lease, permit,
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license, or steals minerals and ores or the products thereof from mines
or mills or processing plants, shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned from
six (6) months to six (6) years or pay a fine from Ten Thousand pesos
(P10,000.00) to Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00), or both, at the
discretion of the appropriate court. In addition, he shall be liable to pay
damages or compensation for the minerals removed, extracted, and
disposed of. In the case of associations, partnerships, or corporations,
the president and each of the directors thereof shall be responsible for
the acts committed by such association, partnership, or corporation.
SECTION 24: Non-Impairment of Vested Rights
Borrow areas which are utilized for any existing and proposed
reclamation projects of PEA shall be within the jurisdiction of PEA.
All existing extraction permits issued, or valid contracts entered
into by the PEA involving borrow areas already surveyed, assessed,
quantified and tested, as of the date of effectivity of E.O. 153 shall
remain valid, shall not be impaired, and shall be recognized by the
DENR-MGB: Provided, That Section 21 hereof pertaining to the
collection of fees shall apply.
Section 25: Transitory Provision
Upon signing of the IRR, the MGB-DENR shall issue a permit
to PEA for the continued use of all its existing and identified borrow pits
prior to issuance of E.O. 153, for the following approved and on-going
government reclamation projects:
Manila Bay Reclamations
and
San
Nicholas
Shoal
Maragondon Borrow Pit Area

Cebu South Reclamation
Maasin Borrow Pit Area

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North Cebu Reclamation
Malapascua Borrow Area
PEA and DENR shall jointly undertake the exploration of

proposed borrow areas for purposes of technical and environmental
evaluation and verification.
SECTION 26: Separability Clause
If any clause, sentence, section or provision of these
implementing rules and regulations is held or declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the remaining parts of
these implementing rules and regulations shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 27: Repealing and Amending Clause

All orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to
the provisions of these implementing rules and regulations are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 28: Effectivity
These implementing rules and regulations shall take effect fifteen
(15) days following its complete publication in two newspapers of
general circulation, and fifteen (15) days after registration with the
office of the National Administrative Register.
APPROVED By:
(Sgd.) ANTONIO H. CERILLES
(Sgd.) FRISCO F. SAN JUAN
Secretary
Dept. Of Environment and
Natural Resources
Chairman
Public Estates Authority
Published at:
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MALAYA
April 14, 2000
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No. 2000 - 39
May 03, 2000
SUBJECT
Rules and Regulations in the

Issuance of Onshore Special
Minerals
Extraction
Permits
(SMEP) to Qualified Government
Entities/Instrumentalities
for
Government Projects
Pursuant to Section 4 of Executive Order No. 200, the

following rules and regulations in the issuance of onshore Special
Minerals Extraction Permits (SMEP) for Government Projects to
Qualified Government Entities/ Instrumentalities are hereby promulgated
for the guidance and compliance of all concerned.
Section 1. Title. The title of this Administrative Order shall be
"Rules and Regulations in the Issuance of Onshore Special Minerals
Extraction
Permits
(SMEP)
to
Qualified
Government
Entities/Intrumentalities for Government Projects."
Section 2. Scope. This Administrative Order provides policies
in the issuance of onshore SMEP over areas exceeding two (2)
hectares by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) to the Natural Resources Development Corporation (NRDC)
or any Qualified Government Entity/Intrumentality involving the
exploration, development, utilization and/or disposition of quarry
resources, sand, gravel, clay and other related materials required for the
construction/implementation of Government Projects.
Section 3. Definition of Terms . As used in and for the
purpose of this Administrative Order, the following terms shall mean:
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a. Special Minerals Extraction Permit (SMEP) - refers to the

permit granted to a Qualified Government Entity/ Instrumentality
over onshore areas exceeding two (2) hectares for the exploration,
development, extraction and/or disposition of quarry resources,
sand, gravel, clay and other related materials to serve the purposes
of Government Project(s).
b. Permit Holder - refers to the holder/grantee of an SMEP.
c. Qualified Government Entity/Instrumentality- refers to the
NRDC or any entity/instrumentality of the Government of the
Republic of the Philippines duly created in accordance with law,
including government-owned and -controlled corporations, duly
authorized under its charter to explore, develop, utilize and/or
dispose mineral resources.
d. Government Project - refers to all priority infrastructure
projects/activities and/or other civil works, including but not, limited
to dam, flood control and reclamation projects, of Government.
All other terms which are not defined herein shall have their
meaning as used in Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7942 and its Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations (DENR A. O. No. 96-40, as
amended).
Section 4. Areas Open for SMEP Application. Areas open
to SMEP applications are:
a. Public or private lands not covered by valid and existing mining
rights,
b. Areas covered by applications for mining permits/contracts;
c. Lands covered by expired/abandoned/cancelled mining/ quarrying
rights;
d. Mineral Reservations; and
e. Timber or forest lands as defined in existing laws:
Provided, That the concerned mining applicant shall be duly
notified by the concerned Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional
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Office (MGB RO) about the acceptance and/or approval of the SMEP
application.
Section 5. Areas Closed to SMEP Application. The
following areas are closed to SMEP applications:
a. Protected Areas as defined under R.A. No. 7586 and DENR A.O.
No. 25, Series of 1992;
b. Areas covered by valid and existing mining rights and SMEPs,
unless a prior, written consent is obtained from the concerned
mining contractors/ permittees/permit holders; and
c. Other areas expressly prohibited under R.A. No. 7942,
proclamations, executive orders and other existing laws, and their
respective implementing rules and regulations.
Section 6. Eligibility of an SMEP Applicant. Any Qualified
Government Entity/Instrumentality shall be allowed to apply for an
SMEP.
Section 7. Maximum Area Allowed Under an SMEP. The
maximum area that a Qualified Government Entity/instrumentality may
apply for or hold at any one time under an SMEP shall be based on the
nature and volume of materials required for the specific Government
Project, as indicated in the feasibility study report of the said project,
and with due consideration to environmental aspects.
Section 8. Term of an SMEP. The SMEP shall have a term
coterminous with the construction/development period of the
Government Project based on the approved feasibility study thereof,
subject to verification by the concerned MGB RO.
Section 9. Mandatory Requirement for an SMEP
Application. The applicant shall submit to the concerned MGB RO at
least five (5) copies of the following mandatory requirements:
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a. Duly certified copy of the charter;

b. The approved Feasibility Study Report of the Government Project;
c. Sketch Plan of the proposed Permit Area showing its geographic
coordinates and meridional blocks in relation to a major
environmental features and other projects, using a NAMRIA
topographic map in a scale of 1:50,000 or any other appropriate
scale, duly prepared, signed and scaled by a Bureau-deputized
Geodetic Engineer;
d. Exploration Work Program (MGB Form No. 5-4) or
Development/ Utilization/Operation Work Program (MGB Form
No. 6-2), whichever is applicable, duly prepared, signed and sealed
by a licensed Geologist in the case of the Exploration Work
Program or a licensed Mining Engineer for the
Development/Utilization Work Program, or the appropriate and
authorized technical staff for the Operation Work Program; and
e. Environmental Work Program (MGB Form No. 16-1), in case
where an Exploration Work Program is to be pursued:
Provided, That an Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC), Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP),
and Area Status and Clearance from the concerned government
agencies/entities shall be required prior to the approval of the SMEP.
Section 10. Filing and Acceptance of an SMEP
Application. The duly accomplished Application Form together with
the mandatory requirements provided in the preceding section shall be
filed by the applicant, or through its duly authorized representative, with
the concerned MGB RO. Such application shall be accepted only upon
payment of a Filing Fee or PhP 10.00 per hectare plus PhP 20.00
pursuant to the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1856: Provided, That
the Filing Fee shall not be less than PhP5,000.00,
Section 11. Evaluation of an SMEP Application. Within
fifteen (15) days upon the date of acceptance of the SMEP application,
the concerned MGB RO shall evaluate the same, and if found in order,
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such application shall be indorsed by the said Office to the Secretary;

through the Mines and Geosciences (Bureau) Office for consideration
and approval.
Section 12. Approval and Registration of the SMEP. Upon
approval of the SMEP by the Secretary, the same shall be forwarded to
the Bureau for numbering and, thereafter, to the concerned MGB RO
for registration. The concerned Regional Director shall notify the Permit
Holder to cause the registration of its SMEP with the concerned MGB
RO within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of written notice.
Registration is effected only upon payment of a Registration Fee of
PhPI,000.00 per permit plus PhP20.00 pursuant to P.D. No. 1856.
Failure of the Permit Holder to cause the registration of its
SMEP within the prescribed period shall be a sufficient ground for
cancellation of the same.
Section 13. Terms and Conditions of an SMEP. The terms
and conditions of an SMEP shall include the following:
a. The Permit. Holder shall undertake its mining operations in
accordance with the approved Environmental Work Program,
Exploration/ Development/Utilization/Operation Work Program and
EPEP, and that any negative variance of at least twenty percent (20%) therefrom shall be subject to the approval of the concerned!
Regional Director;
b. The Permit Holder may relinquish any portion of the Permit Area at
any stage of its SMEP operations;
c. The SMEP operations shall be conducted in consonance with the
pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 7942, DENR A.O. No. 96-40, as
amended, Mines Administrative Order No. MRD-51 and other
applicable laws, rules and regulations,
d. The Permit shall not be assigned to another entity, either
government or private;
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e. The Permit may be cancelled, revoked or terminated for failure of

the Permit Holder to comply with the terms and conditions thereof,
and
f The cancellation, revocation, termination or withdrawal of the
Permit shall not release the Permit Holder from any and all financial,
fiscal, environmental and legal obligations under the Permit.
Section 14. Interim SMEP. Pending thee approval of the
SMEP, application and provided that the applicant has secured the
Area Status and Clearance, and ECC of the Government Project
concerned, the SMEP applicant may file with the concerned MGB RO
an application for an Interim SMEP.
The Interim SMEP may be issued by the Secretary, through the
Director, upon the recommendation of the concerned Regional Director
and shall have a term of ninety (90) days upon the issuance thereof. It
shall allow the Permit Holder to undertake the activities for the
corresponding first ninety (90) days of the approved pertinent Work
Programs, including the EPEP.
Section 15. Priority Right of Previous Private Applicant.
In the event that an SMEP is terminated, cancelled, revoked or
otherwise withdrawal, and the Permit Area was formerly covered by a
valid and existing mining application, such Permit Area shall be declared
open to refining application and the previous private applicant shall have
priority to pursue his/her/its application over the area: Provided, That
such priority shall be exercised by filing the necessary Letter of Intent
within a period of sixty (60) days upon receipt of written notice from the
concerned MGB RO. For this purpose, the said private applicant shall
be duly informed by the concerned MGB RO about the issuance of the
order of termination, cancellation, revocation or formal acceptance of a
Notice of Withdrawal.
Section 16. Service Contract and/or Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA). The Permit Holder may avail of the services of a
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qualified Service Contractor(s) or enter into a MOA with the proponent

of Government Project to undertake specific works related to the said
project: Provided, That the pertinent Service Contract(s) or MOA shall
require the approval of the Secretary.
Section 17. Authority of NRDC to Collect Certain Fees.
In cases where the NRDC is the Permit Holder, the management and
service fees collected under the SMEP shall be shared by the NRDC
and the concerned Local Government Units (LGUs), as follows: 60%
for NRDC and 40% for the LGUs.
Section 18. Separability Clause. If any clause, sentence,
section or provision of this Administrative Order is held or declared to
be unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the remaining parts
hereof shall continue to be valid and in effect.
Section 19. Repealing Clause. All orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions hereof are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 20. Effectivity. This Administrative Order shall take
effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in a newspaper of
general circulation and fifteen (15) days after registration with the Office
of the National Administrative Register.
Secretary
Published at:
MALAYA - May 06, 2000
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No. 2000 61
July 25, 2000
SUBJECT
Amendment
To
Department
Adm1nistrative Order No. 99-57,
Entitled Amendments To DAO No.
96-40
Or
The
Revised
Implementing
Rules
And
Regulations Of Republic Act No.
7942, Otherwise Known As The
Philippine Mining Act Of 1995
Pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7942,

otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, Section 275 of
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 96-40 and in line with
the policy of the Government to continuously provide for a responsive
regulatory framework, Section 12 of DAO No. 99-57 entitled
Amendments to DAO No. 96-40 or the Revised Implementing Rules
and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7942, Otherwise Known as the
Philippine Mining Act of 1995, is hereby revised to read as follows:
Section 12. Section 69 (General Provisions) is hereby
amended, to read as follows:
Quarry sand and gravel, guano and gemstone resources in
private and/or Public lands may be
extracted, removed, disposed
and/or utilized: Provided, That in large-scale quarry operations
involving cement raw material, marble, granite and sand and gravel and
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construction aggregates, any qualified Person may apply for a Mineral

Agreement subject to the provisions of Chapter VI of these
implementing rules and regulations: Provided, further, That a large-scale
quarry operation, including a sand and gravel operation, during the
Development/ Construction/Operating Period under a Mineral
Agreement, shall involve a mechanized operation and a final mining area
not exceeding the following:
For sand and gravel
Individual
Twenty (20) hectares
Corporation/
Partnership/
Association/
Cooperative
Fifty (50) hectares
For marble, granite

and construction
aggregates
Individual
Fifty (50) hectares
Corporation/
Partnership/
Association/
Cooperative
One hundred (I 00)

hectares
For cement raw

Materials such as
limestone, shale and
limestone
Individual
Five hundred (500)
Corporation/
Partnership/
Association/
Cooperative
One thousand
(1,000) hectares
subject to the following conditions:

1. That the mining applicant/Contractor may file/declare more than one
(1) final mining area in its applied area/contract area: Provided, That
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for Said and gravel, each additional final mining area shall further
require the approval by any two (2) of the concerned Sanggunian in
the form of a formal Resolution;
2. That each final mining area shall be covered by a Declaration of
Mining Project Feasibility supported by a Mining Project Feasibility
Study, Development/Utilization Work Program and application for
survey; and
3. That the aggregate of the final mining areas for all Mining
Agreements held by the Contractor and areas covered by Mineral
Agreement applications, if any, shall not exceed the maximum limits
set under Section 33 of DAO No. 96-40, as amended.
For this purpose, a final mining area means the contract area or
portion(s) thereof properly delineated and surveyed by the mining
applicant/Contractor for development and actual quarrying/mining
operation including sites for support/ancillary facilities.
This Order takes effect immediately.

Secretary
Published, at:
MALAYA
August 02, 2000
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No. 2000 71
October 09, 2000
SUBJECT
Standard Costs and Fees for

Various Services of the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 197 dated 13 January 2000,

the following fees and charges for services rendered by the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB) are hereby revised and/or updated:
Fees and Charges
(in Philippine Pesos, unless otherwise provided)
1.0 MINING RIGHTS
1.1 Application for/Approved Exploration Permit
(EP), Mineral Agreement (MA), Financial or
Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA),
Temporary Exploration Permit (TEP) and
Special Mines Permit (SMP), including
Mining Lease Contract (MLC):
1.1.1 Filing Fee ......................................... 10.00/Hectare but
not
less
than
3,000.00/Application
1.1.2 Clearance Fee ........................ 1,000.00/ Application
1.1.3 Registration Fee for EP, MA,
FTAA, TEP or SMP .............. 1,000.00/Permit/
Contract
1.1.4 Occupation Fee (For EP, MA
FTAA, TEP, SMP including MLC)
a. For areas within Mineral
Reservation ......................
100.00/Hectare
b. For Non-Mineral Reservation
Areas ...............................
50.00/Hectare
1.1.5 Conversion Fee
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a. Approved Contract/Permit
(from MA to FTAA/vice
versa or EP to MA/FTAA)...
100.00/Hectare
b. Mining Application (from
One form of mining right
Application to another, e.g..,
Application for EP to MA) .. 5,000.00/Conversion
1.1.6 Transfer/Assignment Fee
a. Approved Contract/Permit...
10.00/Hectare
b. Application for EP, MA or
FTAA .................................
5.00/Hectare
1.1.7 Evaluation of Feasibility Study
Report
10,000.00/Study
Report
1.1.8 Amendment of EP, MA or FTAA
Application (except reduction in
Applied area) ......................... 10,000.00/Application
1.1.9 Request for Evaluation of EPEP... 5,000.00/EPEP
1.1.10 Request for Certificate of
Environmental Management
And Community Relations
Track Record .............................
1,000.00/Certificate
1.1.11 Application for Amendment of
Contract (MA/FTAA) .............. 10,000.00/Contract
Note: Each of the above charges shall
be subject to PD 1856, as amended .....
20.00
1.2 Application for/Approved Industrial and
Gravel and Other Mining Permits Under
MGB Jurisdiction
1.2.1 Filing Fee ...............................
1.2.2 Registration Fee ....................
1,000.00/Permit
1.2.3 Request for Evaluation of EPEP 5,000.00/EPEP
1.2.4 Clearance Fee .......................
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1.2.5 Renewal Fee .........................

1,000.00/Permit
Note: Each of the above charges
shall be subject to PD 1856, as amended 20.00
1.3 Application for Small-Scale Mining Permit
1.3.1 Filing Fee .............................
P.D. 1856, as amended ........
20.00
1.4 Application for Mineral Processing Permit
1.4.1 Filing Fee ............................
1.4.2 Renewal Fee .......................
2,000.00/Permit
Note: Each of the above charges shall be
subject to PD 1856, as amended .....
20.00
1.5 Application for Ore Transport Permit
1.5.1 Application Fee.....................
100.00/Application
1.5.2 Verification Fee ...................... 5,000.00/Verification
Subject to PD 1856, as amended .....
20.00
1.6 Application for Accreditation of Traders,
Dealers and Retailers in the Trading of
Mineral Products/By-Products
1.6.1 Filing Fee ............................... 5,000.00/Application
1.6.2 Renewal Fee ....................
2,500.00/Renewal
20.00
1.7 Registration of Miscellaneous and
Related Services
1.7.1 Power of Attorney ................
200.00/Power of
Atty
1.7.2 Other Forms of Assignments/
Transfer ...............................
1,000.00/Assignment
Or Transfer
1.7.3 All other Instruments Affecting
Mining Rights .....................
1,000.00/Instrument
1.7.4 Letter-Request for Certification
50.00/Certification
1.7.4 Request for Certified True/
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Xerox Copy .........................
1.8
40.00/Document
Plus 5.00/Page

20.00
Docketing Charges with the Panel of
Arbitrators/Mines Adjudication Board
1.8.1 For Filing Ordinary Protest,
Adverse Claim, Opposition
or any other Petitions ................ 2,000.00/Protest, etc.
1.8.2 For filing Protest coupled with
Damages ..................................
10% of the total
damage claimed
shall be the basis
for the docket fee
1.8.3 For Filing Counter-Claim, Counter
Counter-Protest or CounterOpposition
2,000.00/Counter-Claim,
Counter- Protest, etc.
1.8.4 For Filing Counter-Claim, CounterProtest or Counter-Opposition coupled
with Damages
10% of the total damage
claimed shall be the
basis for the docket fee
1.8.5 Intervenors Fee
2,000.00/Intervenor
1.8.6 Appeal Fee
2,000.00/Appeal
the subject to PD 1856, as amended 20.00
1.9 Docketing Charges with MGB

1.9.1 For Filing an Action with MGB
Regional Office
1.9.2 For Filing an Appeal
2,000.00/Appeal
Subject to PD 1856, as amended
20.00
1.10 Application for Survey Order, Verification of
Survey Returns and Field Verification Survey
of Approved/Proposed Mining/Contract/
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Permit Areas
1.10.1Application for Survey Order
a.
Processing Fee
60.00/block or
81 hectares plus 25.00 for the
succeeding blocks or a fraction thereof
P.D. 1856
20.00
b.
Projection Fee
120.00 for the
first 100 hectares, plus 25.00 for the
succeeding 100 hectares or a fraction
thereof
c.
Filing Fee
120.00/Application
P.D. 1856
20.00
d.
Surety Bond
10.00/hectares but
not less than 500.00
1.10.2 Verification of Survey Returns
a. Application Fee
300.00/Application
b. Processing of prescribe
original and duplicate
Computation Sheets of not
more than 15 stations per
sheet
6.00/Set
c. Processing of resubmitted
(new set) original and duplicate
Computation Sheets (w/ correction) of not more than 15
stations per sheet, and/or additional survey returns with
fieldnotes and/or
computation
6.00/New Set provided
that the minimum charge
shall be 350.00 for the
first resubmittal, plus
400.00 for every subsequent resubmittal.
1.10.3 Perimeter Boundary Survey
a. Application for/Approved
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MA/FTAA
30,000.00/Line km.
b. Application for Approved
Small Scale Mining
Permit/Contract
3,000.00/Hectare for the first 5
hectares, plus 1,000 for the
succeeding hectares or fraction
thereof
c. Application for/Approved
other Mining Permits
(e.g. Sand and Gravel
Permits)
3,000.00/Hectare
1.10.4 Tie Line Survey
15,000.00/Kilometer
In addition to the above charges, the applicant or interested party
shall pay for the transportation of MGB personnel from official
station to the area and return and other incidental expenses
incurred. The precision of survey control shall be in accordance
with the Land Surveys Manual of the Philippines.
1.11 Evaluation of Mining Projects
of Companies Applying for
Registration/Licensing of Securities
as referred by the Securities and
Exchange Commission
1.12 Application for Explosives and
Other Permits
1.12.1License to Possess
Explosives-Purchasers
1.12.2Amendment to License
to Possess Explosives
1.12.3Purchase/Transfer/Import
Explosives
1.12.4License to Possess
Explosives- Foremans
1.12.5Temporary Safety
Inspectors Permit
(including renewal)
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300.00/Application
300.00/Application
125.00/Application
300.00/Application
300.00/Application
1.12.6Temporary Safety
Engineers Permit
(including renewal)
300.00/Application
1.12.7Permanent Safety
Inspectors Permit
(including renewal)
300.00/Application
1.12.8Permanent Safety
Engineers Permit
(including renewal)
300.00/Application
1.12.9 Aliens Local Employment
1.12.10 Electrical Wiring Installation
150.00/Application
1.12.11 Machinery Installation 150.00/Application
1.12.12 Mine, Quarry and Mill Permits 180.00/Application
2.0 GEOLOGICAL/MINING
INVESTIGATION
AND
VERIFICATION AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES
2.1 Geological, Geochemical or Geophysical
Investigation
2,000.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum charge is
6,000.00
2.2 Verification/Evaluation of Applied or
Mining Contract/Permit Area
1,200.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum charge is
3,600.00
2.3 Verification/Field Investigation of
Mining Conflicts or Other Boundary
Survey
1,200.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum charge is
3,600.00
2.4 Verification of Ore Stockpile and
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Umpiring of Ore Shipment
1,200.00/man/day provided
that the minimum charge is
3,600.00
2.5 Verification/Field Investigation of

Mineral Processing Plant
1,200.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum charge is
3,600.00
2.6 Verification of Explosives

Magazines and Blasting Schemes
1,200.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum charge is
3,600.00
In addition to the above charges, the applicant or interested party
shall pay for the transportation of bureau personnel from official
station to the area and return and other incidental expenses incurred
therein.
2.7 Rock Mechanics Laboratory Services (subject to availability of
equipment
2.7 1 Unconfined Compressive (rock ore)
Test
a. Without Strain Measurements
200.00
b. With Strain Measurements
400.00
2.7.2 Discontinuity Shear Strength Test
(Rock Cores or Chunks of Size NX
or 6 cm. X 6 cm.)
1,000.00
2.7.3 Triaxial Test
a. NX
1,000.00
b. AX
1,000.00
2.7.4 Tensile (Brazilian) Test
200.00
2.7.5 Cutting
50.00/sq. Diameter
3.0 LEASE OF DRILLING EQUIPMENT
3.1 Monthly Rental Fee
3.1.1 Drilling Machine
a. X-Ray Drill
b. Longyear Model 24
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5,040.00
Wireline Drile
10,800.00
c. Longyear Model 24
Conventional Drill
8,640.00
d. Longyear Model 34
Wireline Drill
13,680.00
e. Longyear Model 34
Conventional Drill
11,520.00
f.
Longyear Model 38
Wireline Drill w/
Automatic chuck
g. Longyear Model 44
Wireline Drill w/
Automatic Chuck
3.1.2 Drill Pumps
a. Longyear Model 315 Pump
b. Longyear Model 535 Pump
c. Longyear Model 520 Pump
3.1.3 Drill Rods
a. One (1) pc. AQ Rod, 10 ft.
b. One (1) pc. BQ Rod, 10 ft.
c. One (1) pc. NQ Rod, 10 ft.
d. One (1) pc. HQ Rod, 10 ft.
e. One (1) pc. AW Rod, 10 ft.
f. One (1) pc. BW Rod, 10 ft.
g. One (1) pc. NW Rod, 10 ft.
h. One (1) pc. HW Rod, 10 ft.
i. One (1) pc. EWL Rod, 10 ft.
(smaller than AQ)
j. One (1) pc. XRT Rod, 10 ft.
(smaller than EWL)
3.1.4 Casings
a. One (1) pc. AW Casing, 10 ft.
120.00
b. One (1) pc. BW Casing, 10 ft.
c. One (1) pc. NW Casing, 10 ft.
180.00
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15,120.00
17,280.00
1,560.00
4,800.00
4,200.00
120.00
156.00
180.00
240.00
120.00
156.00
180.00
240.00
96.00
72.00
156.00
d. One (1) pc. HW Casing, 10 ft.

240.00
e. One (1) pc. EWL Casing, 10 ft.
f. One (1) pc. RW Casing, 10 ft.
3.1.5 Core Barrels
a. One (1) pc. AQ Core Barrel, 10 ft.
b. One (1) pc. 5BQ Core Barrel, 10 ft.
c. One (1) pc. NQ Core Barrel, 10 ft.
d. One (1) pc. HQ Core Barrel,
3.1.6 Miscellaneous Accessories
a. One (1) set Tripod Sheave Wheel,
24 with clevis and bolt
b. One (1) set Tripod Sheave Wheel,
18 with clevis and bolt
c. One (1) pc. Heavy Duty Water
Swivel Assy. With lifting hail
d. One (1) pc. Lifting Plug with rod
box adapter
e. One (1) pc. Snatch Block, 6
f. One (1) set BX Casing Clamp
h. One (1) set HQ Safety Foot Clamp
Assy. Complete with clamp jaws
3.2 Bond
3.2.1 For X-Ray Drill, Pump and
Accessories
3.2.2 For Longyear Model 24
Conventional Drill, Pump and
Accessories
Wireline Drill, Pump and
Accessories
Conventional Drill, Pump and
Accessories
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96.00
72.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
1,200.00
960.00
600.00
240.00
120.00
120.00
600.00
480,000.00
600,000.00
660,000.00
900,000.00
Accessories
Wireline Drill w/ Automatic
Chuck, Pump and Accessories
3.2.8 For Additional Longyear 535
Pump
120,000.00
RQ Pump
108,000.00
3.2.10 For Additional Longyear
315 RQ Pump
3.3
Cash Deposits
3.3.1 For X-Ray Drill, Pump and
Accessories
Conventional Drill, Pump
and Accessories
Accessories
Conventional Drill, Pump
And Accessories
Accessories
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960,000.00
1,140,000.00
1,800,000.00
60,000.00
24,000.00
42,000.00
48,000.00
54,000.00
60,000.00
72,000.00
84,000.00
RQ Pump
RQ Pump
3.3.10 For Additional Longyear
315 RQ Pump
3.3.11 For Demobilization of
Drilling Equipment and
Accessories
12,000.00
9,600.00
7,200.00
40,000.00
4.0 PETROLOGICAL, MINERALOGICAL, GEOCHRONOLOGICAL AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES

Fee per Sample
4.1 Sample Preparation and Gemology Unit
4.1.1 Rock cutting and polishing
a. Soft rocks (as soft as or softer than
Marble), per sq. dm. or a fraction
thereof
- cutting
150.00
- polishing
200.00
b. Hard rocks (harder than marble),
Per sq. Dm. or a fraction thereof
- cutting
180.00
- polishing
200.00
4.1.2`Thin section preparation
a. unmounted rocks and minerals
350.00
b. mounted rock and mineral grains
450.00
c. mounted cutting/ditch samples
450.00
4.1.3 Polished-thin section preparation
350.00
b. mounted rocks and minerals
400.00
4.1.4 Polished-thin section preparation
450.00
b. mounted rocks and mineral grains
550.00
c. mounted cutting/ditch samples
550.00
4.1.5 Doubly polished wafer preparation for
fluid inclusion analysis
550.00
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4.1.6 Sample preparation (drying, crushing,

grinding, serving and splitting) of
geological materials for sedimentological/mineralogical analysis, per
kilogram or fraction thereof
a. over drying
b. crushing using jaw crusher
c. grinding using vibrating disc mill
d. sieving
d.1 coarse (14-150 mesh)
- dry sample
- wet sample
d.2 fines (170-400 mesh)
- dry sample
- wet sample
d.3 splitting using Jones riffle splitter
4.1.7 Sample preparation (drying, crushing
and grinding up to 200 to 300 mesh) of
Geological materials for x-ray bulk analysis
4.1.8 Sample preparation (drying, crushing
and grinding sieving and splitting) for
chemical analysis
4.1.9 Sample preparation for paleontological
analysis
a. mounting
b. coring
c. grinding
4.1.10 Sample preparation for paleontological
analysis
Microfossil Analysis
a. thin section
b. washing, per 200 grams
c. polished block (3 x 2 x 2 cm.)
d. chemical treatment, washing and smear
slide preparation for radiolarian analysis
Macrofossil Analysis
e. cleaning (per sample)
f. repair (per specimen)
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25.00
50.00
80.00
50.00
60.00
50.00
60.00
30.00
150.00
150.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
300.00
200.00
300.00
500.00
100.00
20.00
g. fossil reconstruction for broken

specimen, moulds and casts (per
specimen)
4.1.11 Gemstone preparation, per piece
a. Preparation of cabochon with oval,
round triangle, square, pear and
four-sided forms
a.1 Mohs hardness up to 7
- 7 to 18 mm. diameter
a.2 Mohs hardness between 7 and 9
b. Preparation of cabochon with heart,
Clover, star, cross, hexagon, octagon,
and more than four-sided forms
b.1 Mohs hardness up to 7
b.2 Mohs hardness between 7 and 9
c. Preparation of other shapes and forms
such as teardrop, half-moon, sharks
tooth, sphere, cone, cylinder, etc. for
materials with Mohs hardness up to 7
d. Faceting (64 index gear)
Standard brillian cut (round)
- with Mohs hardness up to 7
- with Mohs hardness up to 7 & 9
Brilliant oval cut, emerald cut
- with Mohs hardness up to 7
- with Mohs hardness up to 7 & 9
e. Gemstone drilling
- first 10 mm.
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40.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
350.00
300.00
350.00
350.00
400.00
300.00
500.00
30.00
- per 1 mm. or a fraction thereof, in

excess of 10 mm
15.00
f. Preparation of tumbled stones, per kg.
(minimum of three kg)
700.00
4.2 Megascopic/Microchemical Testing Laboratory
Unit
4.2.1 Megascopic description of minerals
including mineral name, color, streak,
form, hardness and uses/recommendation
for further analysis
250.00
4.2.2 Megascopic description of rocks including
mineral composition, texture, rock name and
uses/recommendation for further analysis
250.00
4.2.3 Qualitative microchemical test, per element
150.00
4.2.4 Qualitative chemical stain test, per mineral
150.00
4.2.5 Provision of rock and mineral collection
with identification, per set
120.00
4.3 Sedimentology/Clay Mineralogy Laboratory Unit
4.3.1 Sample preparation for grain size analysis
- dilution and chemical treatment with
sodium hexametaphosphate
500.00
- pipetting
500.00
- determination of weight loss
100.00
4.3.2 Mineral separation per 100 gram sample
or a fraction thereof
- using hand magnet
150.00
- using isodynamic magnetic separator
500.00
- using heavy liquid medium, per mineral 1,000.00
4.3.3 Grain size analysis
- wet sieving method of quantitative
determination of particlesize distribution
of soils/sediments down to fine sand size
300.00
- hydrometer method of quantitative
determination of particle size distribution
of soil/sediment from coarse sand size
to clay size
400.00
4.3.4 Identification and description of sediments
/detrital grains, with qualitatively estimated
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4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
4.3.8
4.3.9
abundances
- as received
1,500.00
- grain mounted polished/thin section
1,000.00
Identification and description of sediments/
detrital grains, with quantitatively estimated
abundances by point counting, per constituent
grain
- as received
2,500.00
- grain mounted polished/thin section
1,500.00
Permeability Test for Sediments and
and Soils (minimum of five trials)
1,200.00
Proctor Compaction Test for
Sediments and Soils (minimum of
Five trials)
900.00
Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
700.00
Determination of Liquid Limit by
Cone Penetrometer Method
- for soil samples
300.00
- for clay samples (unactivated)
600.00
- for clay samples (activated 1-6%
Na2CO3)
3,000.00
4.3.10 Determination of Plastic Limit

- for soil samples
- for clay samples (activated)
4.3.11 Determination of Plasticity Index
- for soil samples
- for clay samples (activated)
4.3.12 Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE)
Test
4.3.13 Swelling Test
- unactivated
- activated with 1-6% sodium carbonate
4.3.14 Oil Bleaching Test (inclusive of oil)
- unactivated
- activated with 1-6% sodium carbonate
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200.00
500.00
2,500.00
500.00
1, 000.00
4,500.00
400.00
100.00
250.00
200.00
400.00
4.4
Petrography/Fluid Inclusion Laboratory Unit

4.4.1 Thin section analysis
a. Standard petrographic description
including rock name, texture,
quantatively estimated mineral
abundances and interpretation of
alteration assemblages and/or
paragenesis
b. Mineral identification and rock name
only, with qualitatively estimated
Mineral abundances
c. Mineral identification only, with
quantitatively estimated mineral
abundances by point counting,
per mineral
d. Grain size determination only, per
Mineral
4.4.2 Polished section analysis
a. Standard petrographic description
of ore minerals including textures,
abundances and interpretation of
paragenesis sequence
b. Mineral identification only,
with qualitatively estimated
Mineral abundances
c. Mineral identification only, with
abundances by point counting,
per mineral
d. Grain size determination only, per
Mineral
4.5 Fluid Inclusion Laboratory Unit
4.5.1 Inspection of samples for presence of
fluid inclusions
4.5.2 Petrographic description of fluid
inclusions, including abundance, size,
shape, nature of inclusion, etc.
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1,000.00
700.00
900.00
300.00
1,000.00
900.00
300.00
300.00
100.00
250.00
4.5.3 Measurement of homogenization

temperatures of as many inclusions as
practical within the sample
1,500.00
4.5.4 Measurement of freezing temperatures
of as many inclusions as practical within
the sample (exclusive of cost of liquid
nitrogen) for salinity determination 2,500.00
4.5.5 Measurement of salt dissolution
temperatures of as many inclusions as
practical within the sample for salinity
determination
1,500.00
4.5.6 Photomicrography (exclusive of costs of
film, developing and printing), per exposure 50.00
4.6 X-Ray Laboratory Unit
4.6.1 X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis
a. Sample preparation for orientation of
clay minerals
- air drying
20.00
- heating
100.00
- glycolation
100.00
b. XRD scan (2-41) and qualitative
Mineral identification
- 22 to 412
1,000.00
- in excess of 412, per degree
20.00
4.6.2 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometric
analysis
a. Sample preparation
- briquetting of powdered sample
50.00
- glass bead/fused sample preparation
150.00
e. Qualitative XRF analysis
- using LIF analyzing crystal (scan
10 - 116)
1,500.00
- using EDDT analyzing crystal
(scan 10 - 146)
2,000.00
c. Quantitative XRF analysis, per element
(charge
varies according
to cost of standards)
4.6.3 Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA)
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a. Sample preparation, per section

- carbon coating
500.00
ion coating
(charge
varies according to the
cost of element to be
used for coating and
surface area to be
coated)
b. Electron Microscopy/Photography
- high magnification acroview, back
scattered electron image, secondary
electron beam image, characteristic
x-ray, per photograph, per element 2,000.00
- per additional photograph of same
element
500.00
c. Line profile analysis
- per 10 mm line, per element
2,500.00
d. Qualitative points analysis
- per point, per element
2,000.00
e. Quantitative point analysis
- per point, per element
2,500.00
4.7 Isotope Laboratory Unit
4.7.1 14c age determination
4.7.2 K-Ar age determination
(charges subject to
the discretion of the Director)
(charges subject to
the discretion of the Director)
4.8 Paleomagnetic Laboratory Unit

4.8.1 Paleomagnetic analysis
a. Demagnetizing (thermal
Alternating field
b. Magnetic declination
c. Magnetic inclination
d. Magnetic moment
e. Magnetic susceptibility
f. North, east and vertical component
57
450.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
250.00
g. Bedding correction
h. Sample orientation correction
i. Virtual geomagnetic pole
4.9 Paleontology Laboratory Unit
4.9.1 Microfossil analysis (Small & Large
Foraminefera)
a. Standard paleontological analysis
of sedimentary rock samples,
including picking/isolation of
fossils, faunal identification and
listing, and age and paleoecology
determination
b. Quantitative paleontological
analysis, Small foraminefera
(pasnktic and benthic)
b.1 Sample preparation (per sample)
Crushing, washing and drying
- loose, friable sample
- semi-indurated, indurated
sample chemical treatment
with sodium hexametaphosphate, hydrogen
peroxide and/or borate
sieving
- fine fraction (45 um)
coarse fraction (250 um &
150 um)
splitting by aliquot method
using Otto microsplitter
(per sample)
b.2 Quantitative analysis (per sample)
picking (approximately 300
specimens)/isolation of samples
taxonomic/faunal identification
- genus level
- species level
250.00
250.00
350.00
700.00
150.00
500.00
50.00
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50.00
50.00
200.00
50.00
75.00
taxonomic/faunal listing
b.3 Statistical analysis (per sample)
Foraminefera
- small foraminefera
(planktic & benthic)
- species richness
- species diversity & equitability
- species dissolution susceptibility
b.4 Systematic description (per species)
b.5 Age
b.6 Paleoecologic Interpretation
c. Photomicrography (exclusive of cost
of film, developing and printing)
c.1 Thin section, per exposure
c.2 Whole specimen, three exposures
for three positions
4.9.2 Macrofossil analysis
a. Standard molluscan and other
macrofossil analysis, including
cleaning, faunal, identification, age
determination and paleoecologic
interpretation
b. Taxonomic identification and
Description
c. Photography internal, external and
side views (excluding cost of film
developing and printing)
d. Developing and printing
e. Detailed paleoecologic and paleoenvironmental reconstructions based
on morphometric variation, faunal
associations/assemblages, habitat,
sediment preferences, trophic
grouping, deiversity and
bathymetric gradient (per sample)
4.10 Petrochemistry Laboratory Unit
4.10 1 Geochemical Exploration Laboratory
unit- Chemical analysis of rocks,
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50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
100.00
50.00
200.00
700.00
150.00
75.00
150.00
400.00
minerals, soils stream sediments and

similar materials
a. Minor and trace element analysis,
after partial decomposition
a.1 Flame Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry
Using aqua regia, hydrocloric acid and nitric acid
digestion methods
Elements Detection Limit (ppm)
Ag
1 )
80.00
Cd
1
)
(first element)
Co
3
)
30.00
Cu
2
)
(each additional
Fe
50 )
element)
Mn
50 )
Ni
3 )
Pb
10 )
Zn
2 )
Mo
2 )
90.00
Mo (with organic
Extraction) .04 )
200.00
Using hydride and vapor

Generation method
Element Detection Limit (ppm)
As
1
)
165.00
Bi
0.1
165.00
Sb
0.1
165.00
Hg
0.1
165.00
Using acidic fusion method
Cr
100 )
110.00
Li
1 )
(first element)
Ni
10 )
90.00
(each add. element)
using NH4I fusion method
60
Sn
1
270.00
using cold extraction method
Element
Detection Limit (ppm)
Cu
20 )
80.00
Pb
40 )
(first element)
Zn
20 )
55.00
(each add. element)
a.2 Graphite furnace atomic
aborption spectrometry
using organic extraction method
Ag
0.1 )
540.00
Cd
0.1 )
(1st element)
Se
0.2 )
1,080.00
Te
0.1 )
(all five element)
Tl
0.1 )
a.3 Calorimetry, using dithiol method
Element
W
4
270.00
a.4 Major, minor and trace element
analysis, after total decomposition
(whole rock analysis), Flame
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
complete silicate analysis
Oxide
SiO2
Al2O3
TiO2
Fe 2O3
T
MnO
MgO
CaO
Na2O
K2O
FeO
P 2O5
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165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
165.00
190.00
LOI
60.00
H2O60.00
H2O+
142.00
All of the above except
FeO and H2O+
1,320.00
minor and trace element analysis
- using hydrofluoric and
perchloric acid digestion
methods
Ag
1
250.00
Be
1
250.00
Cd
10
250.00
Co
5
250.00
Cr
5
250.00
Cu
2
250.00
Li
1
250.00
Ni
10
250.00
Mo
10
250.00
Pb
10
250.00
Rb
10
250.00
Zn
2
250.00
Ba
25
250.00
Sr
20
250.00
V
10
250.00
- using hudride and vapor
generation method
Element
As
1
250.00
Be
0.1
250.00
Sb
0.1
250.00
Hg
0.1
250.00
- using MIBK extraction method
Element
Au
0.02
350.00
Ga
0.02
350.00
Pt
(quantitative)
400.00
a.5 Graphite Furnace Atomic
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Absorption Spectrometry
using organic extraction method
Element
Au
0.001
500.00
Pd
0.002
500.00
Te
0.1
500.00
Tl
0.1
500.00
Se
0.2
500.00
4.10.2 Water Quality Laboratory Unit Chemical
analysis of ground and surface water
a. Major cation and anion analysis
a.1 Flame atomic absorption spectrometry
lon
Na
180.00
K
180.00
Mg
180.00
Ca
180.00
Si
180.00
a.2 Wet chemical methods
lon
SO4-2
180.00
-1
HCO3
180.00
CL180.00
a.3 Ion selective electrode method
Ion
F-2
200.00
I
200.00
CN- (total, after distillation)
910.00
CN- (toxic, or free CN)
400.00
b. Spectrophotometry
Ion
NO3-1
HPO4-2
c. Water Property Determination
Parameter
pH
63
200.00
200.00
100.00
Total dissolved solids

Total hardness
Total alkalinity
Total acidity
Turbidity (NTU)
Total Siltation/Suspended solids
d. Trace element analysis using Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometry
Element Detection Limit (mg/L)
Ag
0.05
Ag
0.002
Ag
0.0002
As
0.005
Al
1.0
Au
0.005
Ba
1.0
Be
0.02
Bi
Cd
0.02
Cd
0.002
Cd
0.0002
Co
0.05
Cr
0.05
Cu
0.02
Fe
0.05
Hg
0.0001
Li
0.01
Mn
0.03
Mo
10.0
Mo
0.01
Ni
0.05
Pb
0.2
Pb
0.005
Pb
0.0005
Rb
5.0
Se
Sb
Sr
64
150.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
150.00
160.00
200.00
340.00
260.00
180.00
305.00
160.00
160.00
260.00
160.00
200.00
340.00
160.00
200.00
160.00
160.00
260.00
160.00
160.00
180.00
340.00
160.00
160.00
200.00
340.00
160.00
340.00
260.00
160.00
Te
V
180.00
Zn
340.00
1.0
0.1
160.00
Discount rates:
15 elements/sample
22 elements/sample
44 elements/sample
5.0
FIRE ASSAYS, METALLURGICAL

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
5.1 Fire or Wet Assay of Rocks, Ores
Sands or Concentrates, Bullions, Alloys
Including Liquids or Solutions
5.1.1 Fire-Assays-Ore samples for fire
assays should weigh at least one
(1) kilogram. Bullion drillings in
excess of three (3) grams shall be
returned to the owner upon
request.
a. Gold or silver in ores, sands
or concentrates, per sample
b. Gold & Silver in ores, sands
or concentrates, per sample
c. Fineness determination for
gold, in bullion or alloys,
per sample
d. Fineness determination for
silver, in bullion or alloys,
per sample
e. Fineness determination for
gold and silver in bullion or
alloys per sample
f. Certification of weight of gold
Or silver bullions
5.1.2 Wet Assays (Per element submit
65
10%
15%
30%
TEST
AND
265.00
300.00
540.00
360.00
660.00
90.00
at least one (1) kilo sample

a. Aluminum
b. Antimony
c. Barium
d. Bismuth
e. Calcium
f. Available Line
g. Chlorine (as C1-)
h. Chromium
i. Cobalt
j. Copper
k. Iron (Total)
l. Iron (Metallic, Fe)
m. Iron (Ferrous, Fe++)
n. Iron (Ferric, Fe+++)
o. Lead
p. Magnesium
q. Manganese
r. Molybdenum
s. Nickel
t. Phosphorous
P 2 O5 , water soluble
P 2 O5 , Citrate soluble
u. Potassium
v. Silica
Free Silica
Insolubles
w. Sodium
x. Sulfur
y. Tin
z. Titanium
aa. Zinc
5.1.3 Specify Gravity
a. True
b. Apparent
c. Bulk Density
5.1.4 Moisture, oven dried (105)
5.1.5 Moisture, as received only
66
110.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
110.00
120.00
120.00
450.00
120.00
110.00
110.00
150.00
150.00
250.00
120.00
110.00
110.00
120.00
110.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
100.00 (AA)
120.00
120.00
80.00
100.00 (AA)
110.00
120.00
110.00
110.00
80.00
50.00
50.00
60.00
100.00
5.2
5.1.6 Combined H2O

5.1.7 Loss on Ignition
5.1.8 Determination by Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometry and Flame Photometry
of copper, iron, lead, manganese, sodium,
potassium, zinc, per element
Metallurgical Tests on Ores, Minerals, Mill or
Industrial Plant By-Products, etc. (Note: A
maximum of fifty (50) kilograms may be
accepted for testing)
5.2.1 Sample Preparation
a. Crushing
a.1 First 5-kg sample
a.2 For each additional 1 kg
b. Grinding
b.1 First 5-kg. Sample
b.2 For each additional 1 kg
5.2.2 Particle Size Determination (using sieves)
a. Dry sample, coarse (coarser than
100-mesh) per fraction, per kilo
b. Dry sample, fine (150-mesh to
400 mesh) per fraction, per kilo
c. Wet sample, coarse (coarser than
100 mesh) per fraction, per kilo
d. Wet sample, fine (150 to 400 mesh)
per fraction, per kilo
5.2.3 Classification Test:
a. Air Classification, per test
b. Hydroclassification, per test
c. Sedimentation/Elutriation/
Scrubbing, per test
d. Sedimentation/Elutriation/
Scrubbing, per test (with the use
of chemicals)
5.2.4 Gravity Concentration Test
a. Heavy Media Separation, per specific
Gravity, per test
b. Jigging, per test
67
90.00
60.00
100.00
120.00
10.00
180.00
15.00
25.00
40.00
35.00
50.00
145.00
205.00
80.00
100.00
220.00
205.00
c. Tabling, per test

5.2.5 Flotation
a. Bulk Flotation, per test
b. Differential Flotation, per test
5.2.6 Magnetic Separation
a. Dry, per test
b. Wet, per test
5.2.7 Leaching
a. Cyanidation, per test
b. Percolation Leaching, per test
c. Acid Curing/Agitation Leaching
per test
d. Leaching-Precipitation-Flotation,
per test
5.2.8 Amalgamation, per test
5.2.9 Calcination
a. up to 800C,
- one sample only
- 2 or more samples, per sample
b. up to 1050C
- one sample only
5.2.10 Roasting/Sintering
a. Using Electric Furnace (batch),
- one sample only
b. Using Small Rotary Kiln
(continuous), per test
5.2.11 Chiddy Method (Sponge), per test
5.2.12 Smelting, per test
5.2.13 Pelletizing
a. Using Pelletizing Drum
(batch), per test
b. Using Pelletizing Disc
(continuous), per test
5.2.14 Work Grindability Index
1,080.00
5.2.15 Swelling Test (Bentonite)
5.2.16 Oil Bleaching
68
205.00
240.00
420.00
120.00
180.00
840.00
540.00
360.00
720.00
540.00
360.00
300.00
420.00
360.00
360.00
300.00
480.00
480.00
840.00
180.00
300.00
50.00
60.00
5.2.17
5.2.18
5.2.19
5.2.20
Acid/Sodium Activation
Cation Exchange Capacity
Settling Rate
Recovery of Chrysotile
Asbestos, per kg.
260.00
145.00
50.00
420.00
(Note: The MGB is also accepting samples for pilot testing on

flotation, classification, roasting & magnetic separation (dry).
Charges will be estimated for each case and job performed on
contractual basis.)
5.3 Analysis of Water
5.3.1 pH
5.3.2 Dissolved Oxygen
5.3.3 Bicarbonate
5.3.4 Carbonate
5.3.5 Total Solids
5.3.6 Total suspended solids
5.3.7 Total dissolved solids
5.3.8 Total acidity
5.3.9 Total alkalinity
5.3.10 Total hardness
5.3.11 Sulfate
5.3.12 Chloride
5.3.13 Silica
5.3.14 Iron
5.3.15 Lime
5.3.16 Magnesia
5.3.17 Sodium
5.3.18 Potassium
6.0 MARINE
GEOPHYSICAL
AND
INVESTIGATION AND VERIFICATION
6.1 Marine Geophysical Survey
6.1.1 Single-Channel seismic reflection,
per km
6.1.2 Single-Channel seismic reflection,
69
50.00
50.00
90.00
90.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
120.00
90.00
100.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
GEOLOGICAL
3,250.00
+ echo sounder, per km.

6.1.3 Echo sounder, per km
6.1.4 Side Scan Sonar, per km
6.1.5 Side Scan Sonar + Echo Sounder,
per km
6.1.6 Survey Vessel (RPS Explorer)
a. Mobilization/demobilization,
Per day
b. Actual survey, per day
6.2 Marine Geological Survey
6.2.1 Piston Coring, per sample
6.2.2 Grab Sampling, per sample
4,200.00
1,200.00
2,700.00
3,700.00
76,000.00
36,000.00
1,600.00
800.00
(Note: Cost of Survey includes use of positioning instrument (GPS),

but excluding cost of fuel)
6.3 For Geophysical Services
Man/Day
Total Daily
Rate
Rate
6.3.1 Induced Polarization
2,500.00
17,500.00
6.3.2 Resistivity Survey 2,500.00
17,500.00
6.3.3 Self Potential
a.
Vertical Loop
2,500.00
17,500.00
b. Potable Soil
2,500.00
17,500.00
6.3.4 Seismic Surveys
a.
12-Channel (refraction) 3,200.00
22,400.00
b.
12-Channel (reflection) 3,200.00
22,400.00
6.3.5 Magnetics
a. Precision Type
2,300.00
16,100.00
b. Fluxgate
2,500.00
17,500.00
(In addition to the charges under item 6.3.1, the applicant or interested
party shall pay for transportation of Bureau personnel from official station
tot he area and return as well as the expenses for freight, labor, materials
and analysis of the samples.)
70
6.4 Field verification of survey area

for mining contract/dredging,
Engineering geological &
geohazard scoping, geological
assessment, investigation of
conflicts, renewal or extension
of tax exempt, inspection of
stockpile, inspection of seabed
quarrying/ dredging/offshore
mining operations
6.5
Evaluation of mineral/ore reserves

within offshore mining claim areas
or seabed quarry/borrow pit areas
1,500.00/man/day
provided
that
the
minimum
charge is
12,000.00.
2,000.00/man/day
provided that the
minimum charge is
10,000.00
6.6 Monitoring of environmental

Conditions, mine safety and health
audit, validation of environmental
and socio-economic status of
affected coastal/marine areas by seabed
quarry/dredging/borrow pit and
offshore mining operations field
validation of engineering geological
and geohazard report (EGGAR)
2,000.00/man/day
provided that the
minimum charge is
10,000.00
6.7 Geophysical/geological data
Processing and data analyses
500.00/line km.
6.8 Coastal/Marine sampling
involving physico-chemical
and oceanographic measurements
(water quality, water temperature
currents, waves, bottom sediments,
71
etc.)
800.00/sampling
station
6.9 Technical review and evaluation

of technical reports and/or
scientific documents by MGB, as
requested, and the preparation of a
corresponding technical evaluation
report
12,000.00/review
7.0 MGB FORMS (P5.00/page)

No. 5-1
No. 5-2
No. 5-3
No. 5-4
No. 6-1
No. 6-2
No. 7-1
No. 8-1
No. 8-1A
No. 8-2
No. 8-2A
No. 8-3
No. 8-3A
No. 8-4
No. 8-4A
No. 8-4B
No. 8-5
No. 8.6
No. 8-7
No. 8-8
No. 11-1
No. 11-2
No. 12-1
No. 12-2
No. 12-3
Application for Exploration Permit

Exploration Permit
Outline of Project Feasibility Study
Exploration Work Program
Application for Mineral Agreement
Three-year Work Program
Application for Financial or Technical Assistance
Agreement
Application for Industrial Sand and Gravel (SAG)(MGB)
Application for Industrial SAG (LGU)
Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit (MGB)
Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit (LGU)
Quarry or Sand and Gravel Permit Application
Commercial Permit Application
Quarry or Sand and Gravel Permit
Commercial Sand and Gravel Permit
Exclusive Sand and Gravel Permit
Application for Guano Permit
Guano Permit
Application for Gemstone Gathering Permit
Gemstone Gathering Permit
Mineral Processing Permit
Application for Mineral Processing Permit
Ore Transport Permit
Sworn Statement of the Apprehending Officer
Affidavit of Witness
72
No. 13-1
Application for Accreditation of Traders, Dealers and

Retailers in the Trading of Minerals/Mineral Products
and By-Products
No. 13-2 Certificate of Accreditation of Traders, Dealers and
Retailers in the Trading of Minerals/Mineral Products
and By-Products
No. 15-1 Permanent Safety Engineers Permit
No. 15-2 Temporary Safety Engineers Permit
No. 15-3 Permanent Safety Inspectors Permit
No. 15-4 Monthly Employers Report of Accident or Sickness
No. 15-5 Monthly General Accident Report
No. 15-6 License to Possess Explosives
No. 15-7 Monthly Report of Explosives Transactions
No. 15-8 Explosives and Accessories Consumption Report
No. 16-1 Environmental Work Program (EWP)
No. 16-1A Environmental Work Program for Offshore
No. 16-2 Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program
(EPEP)
No. 16-3 Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Program Outline (AEPEPO)
No. 18-1 Semi-Annual Report On Mine Waste and Mill Tailings
No. 18-2 Application for Compensation for Damages
No. 18-3 Field Investigations and Assessment of Claims for
Damages
No. 25-1 Application for Order of Survey
No. 25-2 Order of Survey
No. 25-3 Survey Plan (21 + 17 CM)
No. 25-4 Field Notes
No. 25-5 Azimuth Computations from Astronomical Observations
No. 25-6 Topographic Survey Computations
No. 25-7 Traverse Computations
No. 25-8 Area Computations
No. 25-9 Coordinate Conversion-Geographic to Grid
No. 25-10 Coordinate Conversion-Grid to Geographic
No. 29-1 Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of
Metallic Minerals and Employment (GOLD)
No. 29-2 Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of
Metallic Minerals and Employment (COPPER)
73
No. 29-3
No. 29-4
No. 29-5
No. 29-6
No. 29-7
No. 29-8
No. 29-9
No. 29-10
No. 29-11
No. 29-12
No. 29-13
No. 29-14
No. 29-15
No. 29-16
No. 29-17
No. 29-18
No. 29-19
No. 29-20
Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of

Metallic
Minerals
and
Employment
(METALLURGICAL CHROMITE)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (REFRACTORY
CHROMITE)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (NICKEL)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (IRON)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (MANGANESE)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (LEAD)
Metallic Minerals and Employment (ZINC)
Quarterly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of
Non-Metallic Minerals and Employment
Quarterly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of
Quarry Resources (Except Sand and Grave) and
Employment
Industrial Sand and Gravel and Employment
Commercial Sand and Gravel and Employment
Quarterly Report on Production, Sales and Small-Scale
Metallic and Employment
Quarterly Report on Production and Sales of Small-Scale
Gold
Integrated Annual Report
Integrated Annual Report for Small-Scale Mines
Quarterly Energy Consumption Report
Annual Mineral Reserve/Resource Inventory Report for
Mineral Agreement & FTAA
Quarterly Report on Production, Sales & Inventory of
SSM within Mineral Reservation
8.0 PUBLICATIONS
74
8.1 Technical Information Series

1-83 Production Cost: Philippine Copper
Mining Firms 1975-1981
25.00
5-79 Preliminary Report on the Ground
on the Hydrogeological Survey
of Ilocos Norte
17-80 Preliminary Report on the Groundwater
Geology of Southern Quezon Province
19-80 Reconnaissance Geological Report
Of the North-Eastern Part of Surigao Del Sur
21-80 Quarry Resources for Concrete Aggregate in
Cavite Province
28-80 Report on the Regional Geological Mapping
and Mineral Canvassing of Abra de Ilog
Quadrangle, Occidental Mindoro
32-80 Geochemical Survey of the PandocondoconMaranonarca Bgy. Suso, Ilinoba-an Negros
Occidental
37-81 Perlite in the Philippines
38.00
43-81 Pumice and Other Pumiceous Materials in
The Philippines
56-82 Some Plankstonic Foraminifera from the
Guimbal Mudstone Member, Tarao
Formation, Iloilo, Panay
67-86 Orbitolina from Tuburan, Cebu
68-86 Notes on the Paleontology of Northern
Marinduque
69-86 Larger Foraminifera from St. Pauls
Limestone Northern Palawan
70-86 Geology of the Exposed Ophiolite and
Surrounding Rocks in Puerto Galera
Mindoro
71-86 Preliminary Report on the Fossil Findings in
Comagaycay River Alibuag, San Andres
Calolbon, Catanduanes
72-86 Fullers Earth of the Sampiro-Calatagan
Prenza Area Batangas Province
75
25.00
32.00
13.00
19.00
19.00
13.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
19.00
25.00
19.00
25.00
25.00
73-86 Studies on the Growth of Globorotalia

Mernardii Parker, Jones and Brady in
Tablas Island, Romblon
74-86 The Occurrence of Bentonitic Clay
Deposit in Barrio Homapon Legaspi City
75-87 The Geology of Unconsolidated Sediments
In Central Palawan
76-87 A Re-Evaluation of the Cretaceous-PaleoGene Sediments of a Portion of the Sierra
Madre in the Baras Quadrangle, Rizal
77-87 Preliminary Interpretation of RPS
Explorers Seismic Data in Bohol Sea
78-87 Notes on the Size Variation of GloboCassidulina Subglobosa (Brady) from
Tablas Island, Romblon
79-87 Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Mabinay
And Nearby Areas, Negros Oriental
80-87 Inventory in Northern Luzon and part of
Quezon Province in Connection with the
Stone Industry Resources Development
Project
X-1-82 Progress Report on the Reconnaissance
Geologic Mapping and Stream Sediments
Sampling of Gingo-og Quadrangle, Misamis
Oriental
X-5-82 Geology of Malita and Mabayawa
Quadrangle, Davao del Sur
8.2 UNDP (Strengthening the Government Capability
In Gold Operation)
UNDP Report Number
1
Geology and Mineralization in the
Panganiban Tabas and Bulala Areas,
Camarines Norte
2
Geology and Hydrothermal Alteration
Of the Amian-Okoy River Pamplona
And Ayungon Areas, Eastern Negros
3
Geology and Mineralization in North76
19.00
19.00
63.00
32.00
32.00
19.00
32.00
63.00
38.00
38.00
207.00
257.00
4
5
6
7
8
Western Bohol
Geology and Gold Mineralization
Of Surigao Del Norte
Geology and Mineralization in the
Baguio Area, Northern Luzon
Geochemical Nature of Epithermal Gold
Mineralization and related Anomalies in
The Philippines
Reconnaissance Geochemical Surveys in
The Philippines
Geology of Southwestern Panay
8.3 Technical Report

2
Geology of Northern Agusan, Mindanao
3
Stream Sediments and Soil Orientation
Survey in Taysan and Asiga Prospects
Philippines
6
Geology of Central Palawan
8.4 Information Circular
I.C.#
21
Geochemical Prospecting by Determination
of Gold-Extractable Copper in Stream-Silt
and Soil
19.00
23
Analytical Procedures Adapted by the
Bureau of Mines
27
Feldspar in the Philippines
28
Gypsum in the Philippines
31
Gravimetric Determination of Zinc
8.5 Report of Investigation
R.I. No. #
57
Volumetric Analysis of Titanium
13.00
57
Report on the Discovery of Pusslininds in
The Phil. Notes on the Occurrence of a Giant
Numulite in the Philippines
58
Blending Carbonization of Foreign &
Local Coals
77
150.00
175.00
200.00
232.00
138.00
172.00
100.00
63.00
107.00
19.00
38.00
25.00
19.00
13.00
19.00
60
62
63
64
65
67
68
69
72
73
74
75
76
78
79
80
81
87
Geology of the Barlo Mine and Vicinity

Dasol, Pangasinan Province, Luzon
Philippines
The Geology and Mineral Resources of
Catanduanes province
Preliminary Report on the Geology of the
Laur-Dingalan Fault Zone, Luzon Philippines
Washability Characteristic of Some Philippine
Coals
Beneficiation of a Complex Lead-ZincCopper Sulfide Ore from Ayala District,
Zamboanga
Geological Study of the Effects of the
August 1968 Series of Earthquakes
The Use of Local Binders in Exploratory
Pelletizing Tests
Faunal Successions in the Eastern Luzon
Central Valley
Formation of Dowsonite by Decomposition
Of Sodium Aluminate Solution with Carbon
Dioxide
Mineral Resources of Kalinga-Apayao
Province
Geology and mineral Resources of Nueva
Viscaya Prov.
Technology and Mineral Resources of
Pangasinan Prov
Geology and Mineral Resources of Sorsogon
Province
Geology and Mineral Resources of Mindoro
Province
Geology of Mineral Resources of Isabela
Province
Geology and Mineral Resources of Nueva
Ecija
Geology and Mineral Resources of South
Cotabato Prov
Rapid Methods of Water Analysis
78
19.00
19.00
19.00
38.00
13.00
19.00
25.00
19.00
13.00
13.00
19.00
19.00
25.00
38.00
44.00
25.00
19.00
13.00
88
The Phophotungstate Method of Determining

Vanadium in Magnetic sands
89
Bauxite Deposits of Samar
91
Geology and Mineral Resources of Agusan
Province
92
Refractory Raw Materials in the Philippines
94
Determination of Copper Lead and Zinc
98
Silicate Rock Analysis
100
The Geology and Mineral Resources of
Aklan-Capiz Province
102
Geology and Mineral Resources of
Surigao del Norte
103
Mineral Resources of Cavite
105
Camarines Sur
108
Catanduanes Prov
109
Comprehensive Report on Coal Chemical
From Low-Grade Coal
110
Preliminary Interpretation of the Marine
Geophysical Data in Leyte Gulf, Surigao
Strait and Dinagat Sound
111
Foraminefora of Lucena 1 Iloilo Basin,
Panay
115
Geology and Mineral Resources of Davao
Del Norte
117 Geology and Groundwater Resources of
Batangas
19.00
19.00
19.00
88.00
88.00
32.00
19.00
19.00
13.00
44.00
32.00
32.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
44.00
8.5 Books and Other Publication

Standard Analytical Procedures of the Bureau
Of Mines and Geosciences Laboratories
Geology and Mineral Resources of the Philippines
Vol 11
Philippine Mining Operations copper Mining
Methods Mineral Investment Data (1)
Compilation of Environmental Laws and
79
157.00
1,250.00
69.00
Regulations Pertinent to the Philippine

Mining Industry
125.00
Revised Mines Safety Rules and Regulations
250.00
Mineral News Service #84
63.00
Mineral News Service #85
63.00
Proceedings of the Annual Mines and Geosciences
Technical Seminar
125.00
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7942 250.00
Mineral Gazette
5.00/pg
All existing orders, rules and regulations, memorandum circulars

directives or part thereof, contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of
this Administrative Order, are hereby repealed, amended and/or
modified accordingly.
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in a newspaper of general circulation and fifteen (15) days
after registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.

Secretary
Publication:
Manila Standard - November 20, 2000
80

No. 2000-98
SUBJECT
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH

STANDARDS
AUTHORITY FOR THE PROMULGATION OF THIS

STANDARD
Pursuant Section 8 of Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise
known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 and the pertinent
provisions of Chapter 15 of DENR Administrative Order No. 9640, as amended and Book IV Rule II Section 1(c) of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Labor Code of the
Philippines, as amended, to implement the functions of the
Director of Mines & Geosciences with regards to mine safety
under Section 3 (c) of Commonwealth Act No. 136, the following
health, sanitation and safety standards are hereby promulgated.
OBJECTIVES
This Order is promulgated for the purpose of;
1. To promote a culture of safety and health;
2. To provide for the strict enforcement of safety and health
measures;
3. To provide for effective monitoring systems, inspections,
investigations and inquiries to improve health and safety;
4. To establish tripartite linkages in promoting safety and health
matters;
5. To promote training and human resources development;
6. To comply with the international law obligations of the
government relating to mine safety and health.
81
SCOPE AND COVERAGE

This Order shall govern all employers, employees, contractors,
permittees, service contractors and other entities engaged in any
exploration, mining, quarrying, mineral processing, other allied or related
operations.
TITLE AND DEFINITIONS
TITLE : This Order shall be known and may be cited as the
Mine Safety and Health Standard.
DEFINITION OF TERMS : As used in, and for the
purpose of this Order, the following terms, whether in the
singular or plural form, unless the context indicates otherwise
shall have the following meaning :
1. Order - the Mine Safety and Health Standards;
2. Bureau - the Mines and Geosciences Bureau;
3. Director - the Director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau;
4. Accident - an undesired event in which, the contact, the
exposure or the movement of a person to objects, equipment,
machineries, substances, conditions or other persons may or
may not cause personal injury, damage to properly and delay.
5. Accident Frequency Rate - the total fatal and non-fatal losttime accidents per million manhours worked, and may be
expressed in the following formula:
No. of Lost-Time Accident
Frequency Rate = _________x 1,000,000
Manhours Worked
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6. Accident Severity Rate - the days lost per million manhours

worked and may be expressed in the following formula :
Severity Rate =
No. of Days Lost x 1,000,000

Manhours Worked
7. Authorized Nuclear Device Operators - inducted, trained

and qualified to use and operate the nuclear device as defined
under the code of Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
(PNRI) Regulations
8. Blaster - a person who is a holder of a valid Blasters
Foreman license issued by the Philippine National Police upon
the proper endorsement of the Bureau.
9.Blasting Area - the area where actual blasting operations will be
conducted including the vicinity in which concussions and/or flying
material can be reasonably be expected to cause injury or property
damage.
10. Contractor - a perfected mining rights holder.
11.Decommissioning- a process in which the mine facility is placed in
a safe and environmentally acceptable condition prior to cessation
of mining operation.
12."Detonator - device used for detonating an explosive; like ordinary,
electric, non-electric blasting caps, exploders, percussion caps,
primers, electric detonators.
13. Dose Limits - amount of exposure to radiation in excess of As
Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) or CPR Part 3 limits.
14. Dredge - any floating vessel used for mining operations consisting
of digging, cutting, excavating or raising (whether by mechanical,
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hydraulic or pneumatic means) any rock, metal, mineral or mineral

substance including sand and gravel from below the surface of a
body of water and the purpose of treating or otherwise dealing with
any rock and minerals which have been dug, cut, excavated or
raised above water.
15.Electrical Installations - include but not limited to electrical supply
equipment, electrical utilization equipment, electric generating plant,
electric supply line and substation.
16.Electrical Supply Equipment - any equipment which produces,
modifies, regulates controls or safeguards the supply of electric
energy.
17.Employee - any person hired, permitted or suffered to work by an
employer.
18.Employer includes any person or entity acting directly or
indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an employee.
19.Excavation or Workings - any or all parts of an active or
inactive mine including shafts, tunnels, drifts, crosscuts and raises.
20.Explosive - any chemical compound or mechanical mixture, which
by fire, friction, concussions, percussion or detonation, may cause a
sudden release of gases having pressure capable of producing
destructive effects.
21.Hot Material a material having temperature exceeding 57 C.
22.Inhabited Building A building regularly occupied in whole or in
part as a habitation for human beings, or any workplace, church,
schoolhouse, railroad station, stores or other structures where
people are accustomed to assemble, except any building or
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structure occupied in connection with

transportation, storage or use of explosives.
the
manufacture,
23.Imminent Danger- a condition or practice that could reasonably

be expected to cause death or serious physical injury or damage to
property prior to the adoption of appropriate measures to counter
the risk.
24.Leaching - process of dissolving the valuable minerals from an ore
or concentrate feed and extracting the metal(s) of interest into the
solution.
25.Leachants - chemicals/reagents used in dissolving minerals/metals.
26.Liquefied Petroleum Gas - the gas liquefied by compression
consisting of flammable hydro-carbons, such as propane, butane,
obtained as a by product from refining petroleum or from natural
gas; used chiefly as domestic fuel; industrial and motor fuel).
27.Lost-Time Accident - those that will prevent the injured from
reporting to work on the working day following the day of injury
and thereafter. Also to be considered as lost-time accident is when
the injured person, after reporting to work on the working day
following the day of injury, fails to continue his normal work due to
complications and accident resulting to permanent injuries or
disabilities as listed in Appendix A. Counting of days lost shall start
from the time the injured person fails to report for work.
28.Lost-Time Accident, Fatal lost time accident that results in the
death of the injured person.
29.Lost-Time Accident, Non-Fatal any injury which does not result
in death or permanent total or permanent partial disability but which
results in disability from work for a day or more.
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30.Magazine - any building or structure other than explosive

manufacturing building used for the storage of explosives and
blasting accessories. There are three (3) types of magazines.
a. The Permanent Storage Magazine where a large quantity of
explosive is kept.
b. The Issuing Magazine where a small or moderate quantity of
explosive is kept.
c. Portable Magazine an approved steel container used to store
explosives for a short period of time.
31.Manager - the person responsible for the overall direction, control
and supervision of the entire operation.
32.Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) The Document that
describes the identity of a substance which includes among others
company product information, composition information on
ingredients, hazard identification and control and clean-up
procedures in cases of accidental spill.
33.Mechanical Equipment, Machinery or Process - steam engines,
internal combustion engines, boilers, turbines, crushers, mills,
mixers, pumps, compressors, cranes, conveyors, hoists, elevators,
pipe lines, line-shifting or the like, but shall not include motor
vehicles, street cars, locomotives, steamships, motor ships,
airplanes and similar machinery used as means of transportation.
34.Mechanical Works, Plant - steam plants, internal combustion
engine plants, power plants, pumping plants, refrigerating plants, mill
shops, factories, foundries, heat generating plants, chemicals or
other prime movers.
35.Mine - include all excavations or workings for the purpose of
searching for or finding minerals as well as the workings of mineral
deposits, whether abandoned or actually being worked on the
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surface or underground, together with all buildings, premises,

installations, and appliances belonging or appertaining thereto.
36.Mining Operations - any mining activity involving exploration,
development and utilization.
37.Non-Lost Time Accident - those that will not prevent the injured
person from reporting to his designated work on the working day
following the day of injury and thereafter.
38.Occupational Health Practitioner - refers to a physician, nurse,
engineer, dentist or chemist and other qualified health professional
duly licensed to practice his/her profession in the Philippines and
possessing all of the additional qualifications required by the
Department of Health.
39.Part-time Safety Engineer shall be allotted at least four (4) hours
per week to perform the duties as safety engineer and a holder of a
safety engineers permit issued by the concerned Regional Office.
40.Plant - include mineral processing plant, beneficiating plant,
foundry shop, cement plant, laboratory, office building and the like.
41.Primed Cartridge - an explosive cartridge to which a detonator
has been attached.
42.Producing Mine - any mine involved in the utilization of mineral
deposit/s.
43.Radiological Safety and Health Officer A person authorized by
the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute to manage a radiation
safety program.
44.Regional Director - the Regional Director of any MGB Regional
Office.
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45.Service Contractor - any person or entity that has a contract for a

specific job to undertake any services with a mining contractor,
permittee or his duly authorized representative.
46.Service Contract Worker - any person who works for a service
contractor.
47.Surface Working - a mine working or excavation other than
underground.
48.Supervisor - any person to whom the employer has delegated
authority and responsibility for the direction and control of
workmen.
49.Trackless Unit any vehicle, drill rigs, trackless load, haul dump
unit or service unit which is powered by a diesel, compressed or
electric motor; used for loading, hauling, grading, drilling or services
functions and not mounted on rail.
50.Traffic Control - patrol vehicles, traffic lights, signs, barricades,
detours, flagmen, or other techniques and device used to regulate
movement of vehicles according to prevailing circumstances.
51.Underground Working - a mine working or excavation beneath
the surface of the ground.
52.Workshop - pertains to machines, foundry, electrical, fabrication,
repair, carpentry and overhauling shops; motorpool; and other
similar shops.
CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 1 : ACCIDENT AND ILLNESSES

Rule 1
- A record shall be kept of all occupational accidents and

illnesses occurring in a mine in a form prescribed by
the Bureau.
Rule 2 - Whenever an accident occurs in a mine resulting to the

death of, or in serious physical injury to one or more
persons, the employer or his duly authorized
representative shall within twenty-four (24) hours,
immediately by the quickest means available, give
notice thereof, to the Director, Regional Director, or
their duly authorized representative/s. Detailed report
shall be submitted to the Director or Regional Director
or his duly authorized representative within fifteen (15)
days after notice of knowledge by the employer of the
accident.
Rule 3
- When any physical injury results in the death of the

person injured, and health threatening occurrences the
employer or his duly authorized representative must
give notice thereof to the Director, Regional Director
or their duly authorized representatives without delay.
Rule 4
- For the purpose of any injury or inspection related to

safety, health and sanitation, the Director or the
Regional Director or their duly authorized
representative;
a. Can require the employer during reasonable
business hours to produce any document related to
the accident.
b. Can require the employer to present any of his
employees to be investigated or examined to make
and sign under oath a declaration made by him in
his examination.
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Rule 5
- Monthly employers report of accident or sickness

including damage to property shall be submitted within
fifteen (15) days after every calendar month to the
Regional Director and Director copy furnish the
Department of Labor and Employment Bureau of
Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC).
Rule 6
- Monthly statistical data on Accident shall be

accomplished and submitted within the first fifteen (15)
days after every calendar month to the Regional
Director and Director, copy furnish the Department of
Labor and Employment Bureau of Working
Conditions (DOLE-BWC).
SECTION 2: CLASSIFICATION OF MINES AND

SERVICE CONTRACTORS
Rule 7
- For purposes of this Order, Mines or Service

Contractors shall be classified as follows:
a. Class "A" -
Those underground and surface

mines/service contractor employing
a total of not less than one hundred
fifty (150) and two hundred fifty
(250) employees, respectively.
b. Class "B" -

a total of not less than fifty (50) and
seventy-five
(75)
employees,
respectively, to not more than one
hundred fifty (150) and two hundred
fifty (250) employees, respectively.
c. Class "C" -

a total of not less than twenty five
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(25) employees and not more than

fifty (50) employees, respectively, to
not more than fifty (50) and seventyfive (75) employees, respectively.
d. Class "D" -

mines/service contractor, employing
a total of not more than twenty five
(25) and fifty (50) personnel
respectively.
Rule 8 - Class "A" mines and service contractors shall have at

least one full time Safety Engineer and one full time
Safety Inspector: Provided, that those underground and
surface mines employing more than one hundred fifty
(150) and two hundred fifty (250) employees,
respectively, shall have additional safety engineers,
safety inspectors and/or deputized safety inspector as
required by the Bureau to have all active working
places visited at least once every shift.
Rule 9
- Class "B" mines and service contractors shall have at

least one (1) full time Safety Engineer and one (1) full
time Safety Inspector. Provided, that the same shall
have additional safety engineer/inspector as required by
the Bureau to have all active workplaces visited at least
once every shift.
Rule 10 - Class C mines and service contractors shall have at

least one (1) part-time Safety Engineer, one (1) full
time Safety Inspector and a deputy safety inspector.
Provided, that the same shall have additional safety
engineer/inspector as required by the Bureau to have
all active workplaces visited at least once every shift.
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Rule 11 - Class "D" mines and service contractors shall have at

least one (1) part time safety engineer and one (1) full
time safety inspector.
SECTION 3 : ESTABLISHMENT OF A SAFETY
AND HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Rule 12 - Employer shall establish and provide for a safety and
health office which is independent from other offices
under the direct and immediate control and supervision
of the Manager who shall be primarily responsible for
the formulation and effective implementation of the
company's safety and health program and enforcement
of these rules and regulations.
Rule 13 - Safety and Health Office shall be headed by a duly
registered Safety Engineer, and for Class "D" mine, its
safety unit shall be headed by a part-time Safety
Engineer.
Rule 14 - Safety and health practices of every employer shall be
monitored and regulated by the Bureau.
SECTION 4 : QUALIFICATION OF SAFETY MEN
Rule 15 - All safety engineers and safety inspectors shall be duly
registered with the Regional Office and the
corresponding permit shall be issued for this purpose.
Rule 16 - A Safety Engineer must possess the following
qualifications:
1. Registration of Safety Engineers
a. A duly registered and currently licensed mining
engineer with at least one (1) year supervisory
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experience in mining operation and/or mine

safety work; or
b. A duly registered and currently licensed
engineer, geologist, metallurgist with at least
five (5) years experience in mining operation
and/or mine safety work.
Provided that the applicant must have undergone 40
hours of occupational safety and health
training/seminars sponsored by the Bureau and/or
recognized institution.
2. Registration of Temporary Safety Engineers
Applicants who failed to meet the aforementioned
qualifications may still apply under this regulation:
Provided that they shall possess the following
requirements:
a. Any duly registered and currently licensed
Engineer, Geologist, and Chemist with at least
two (2) years experience as Safety inspector
preferably under the employ of the company.
b. The applicant must undergo 40 hours of
occupational safety and health training/seminars
sponsored by the Bureau and/or recognized
institution: Provided, that upon issuance of the
permit, the applicant shall apply for the
conversion of the permit to full pledged safety
engineer permit upon meeting the minimum
requirement prescribed in (1).
Provided,
further, that failure of the applicant to convert
the said permit within two (2) years shall render
the permit cancelled.
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Rule 17 - A Safety Inspector must possess the following

qualifications:
1. Registration of Safety Inspector
a. A graduate in any engineering, geology,
metallurgy or chemistry course with at least one
(1) year experience in safety work or two (2)
years experience in mining operation; or
b. A college undergraduate in any engineering,
geology metallurgy or chemistry course with at
least two (2) years experience in safety work or
3 years experience in mining operation; or
c. At least a high school graduate with four (4)
years experience in safety work or five (5)
years experience in mining operation.
2. Registration of Temporary Safety Inspector
a. A graduate in any Engineering, Geology or
Chemistry course with one (1) year experience
in Mining Operation
b. A college graduate in any Engineering,
Geology or Chemistry Course with at least one
(1) year experience in Safety Work or two (2)
years experience in mining operation.
c. At least high school graduate with two (2) years
experience in Safety Work or three (3) years
experience in mining operation.
Those issued with the permit under this
regulation shall convert the permit to full pledge
safety inspector after meeting the minimum
requirements and failure to convert the permit
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within two (2) years shall render the permit

cancelled.
Rule 18 - Those who have been holding the position of safety
engineers or safety inspectors duly registered and
approved by the Regional Office during the time of the
promulgation of this Order, may be registered as such.
Rule 19 - All safety engineer/inspector permits shall be subject to
renewal every three (3) years with the Regional Office.
Rule 20 - Employees with at least ten (10) years experience
either in safety work or mining operation may be
deputized by the employer as safety men, with the
designation of a deputy safety inspector which shall be
reported to the Regional Office.
SECTION 5 : DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 21 - The Employer shall:
1. Assess all safety and health risks in all its
workplaces and deal with them in the following
order of priority:
a. eliminate the risks;
b. control the risks at source;
c. minimize the risk by means to include the
design of safe work systems, and
d. in so far as the risk remains, provide for the
use of personal protective equipment at no cost
to the employees, having regard to what is
reasonable, practicable and feasible and to good
practice and the exercise of due diligence.
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2. Take every reasonable precaution necessary to

ensure the safety and health of the employees while
on duty;
3. Make available personal protective equipment
(PPE) in accordance with the type of work
performed at no cost to the employee;
4. Allow at least one (1) week period for orientation
of newly hired employees which shall be in the
form of lecture and/or actual observation of the
working place where they will be assigned;
5. Provide training of employees in first-aid, mine
rescue, fire fighting and other safety and health
measures and proper job procedures to increase
competence;
6. Be responsible for the adoption and enforcement of
a set of safety and health rules and regulations
applicable to each particular area and possibly with
translation in the dialect understandable to the
employees of the mine. A printed copy shall be
distributed to every employee including the Bureau;
7. The employer shall constitute a Central Safety and
Health Committee (CSHC), which shall include
labor, union representatives and representatives
from service contractors if any. This committee
shall maintain a continuous regular monthly
meetings and shall submit the minutes thereof to the
Director copy furnished the Regional Director;
8. Provide hospitalization, medical facilities, including
the transportation to the hospital and provide full
treatment to employees injured and those suffered
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from occupational related diseases during the

performance of their work (as required by
Republic Act No. 3961, the Labor Code as
amended and its implementing Rules and
Regulations, the Social Security Law and the
Philippine Health and Insurance Corporation);
9. Provide all necessary facilities for a safe, sanitary
and healthful working condition such as suitable
toilets, showers, laundrying, drying of clothes,
wash basins and changing facilities which are
gender specific;
10. Maintain a fully equipped first-aid station/s at
strategic points in the mine;
11. Submit to the Director a Safety and Health
Program covering its area of operation fifteen (15)
working days before every calendar year in
accordance with the guidelines hereto attached;
12. Inform the worker in a comprehensible manner of
the hazards associated with their work, health risk
involved and relevant technical and organizational
measures applied to relevant mining activities or to
the plant, machinery and equipment, appliances or
structures;
13. Involve the safety engineer in the preparation of
risk assessment regarding the design, alteration
selection or modification of processes, construction
of structures, installations of machinery and
equipment;
14. Where reproductive health hazards and risk have
been identified, provided training and special
technical and organizational measures including the
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right to alternative work, where appropriate

without any loss of salary, especially during health
risk periods such as pregnancy and breast feeding;
15. Provide the opportunity of all employees to
undergo the following examination free of charge:
-
Pre-employment exam
Annual periodic exam
Relation to work medical exam
Transfer exam
Separation exam
Special medical exam
16. Provide regular health surveillance of workers

exposed to occupational health hazards;
17. Provide where possible, for re-integration or
rehabilitation of workers unable to undertake their
normal duties due to occupational injuries.
18. Provide where appropriate self-rescuers and
sufficient fire proof and self-contained refuge
chambers that are easily identifiable and accessible
in the event of an emergency;
19. Prepare an emergency response preparedness
program for reasonably foreseeable industrial and
natural disasters;
20. Maintain a system of inspection to detect all hazards
of operation and report or inform all concerned of
any safety hazards that may affect or endanger the
latter job and operation;
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21. Investigate each and every accident as well as those

unsafe and unsanitary conditions with the aim of
determining the best remedies to prevent its
recurrence;
22. Maintain a continuous and regular safety and health
meetings for all employees;
23. Provide bulletin boards to be displayed on
conspicuous places accessible to employees for the
posting of all notices and information regarding
safety and health;
24. Not assign any employee to work alone where he
can not be seen, heard or cannot get proper and
close supervision; and
25. Be responsible for the compliance of this Order by
its employees/service contractors worker and other
persons or entities who are within its premises.
Rule 22 - The Safety Engineer/Safety Inspector/Deputy Safety
Inspector shall:
1. Institute and formulate safety and health program
for the company in accordance with the guidelines
prescribed for this purpose;
2. Formulate emergency response preparedness
program for the company in accordance with the
guidelines prescribed for this purpose;
3. Maintain a system of inspection to detect all hazards
of operation and report or inform (to) all concerned
of all safety and health hazards that may endanger
the latters job and opera/ tion;
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4. Make routine inspection of the mine;

5. Make a daily report of inspection and inform the
department heads concern and union/employees
representative on the places inspected as to
ventilation, sanitation, unsafe acts/conditions and
working procedures;
6. Keep a record of all accidents and safety inspection
reports including records and reports of service
contractors, copy furnished the union/ employees
representative;
7. Receive oral and written reports of employees
about unsafe and unhealthy conditions and
recommend to management for remedial measures;
8. Instruct/train employees on accident prevention,
first-aid, and sanitation;
9. Initiate the organization of Central Safety and
Health Committees as required in this Order, and
conduct meetings for the promotion of safety and
health;
10. Investigate and report all mine accidents and
promulgate ways and means of preventing their
recurrence; and
11. Not alter or modify the accident scene as
practicable as possible until the Bureaus
investigation team has completed the inquiry.
SECTION 6 : RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
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Rule 23 - Employees shall have the following rights:

1. To request and obtain, where there is cause for
concern on safety and health grounds, inspections
and investigation reports to be conducted by the
employers representative/ concerned government
agencies.
2. To know and be informed of workplace hazards
that may affect their safety and health.
3. To obtain information, relevant to their safety and
health, held by the employers representatives/
concerned government agencies.
4. To remove themselves from any location at the
mine when circumstances arise which appear, with
reasonable justification, to pose a imminent danger
to their safety and health. Provided that they will
report it immediately to their supervisor, safety
engineer/inspector or workers safety representative
for evaluation.
5. To demand recognition of their rights in relation to
safety and health policies.
6. To participate in the formulation of company safety
and health policies.
7. Collectively select safety and health representatives.
Rule 24 - Employees representatives shall exercise the following
rights: To represent workers of all aspects in safety
and health matters including, where applicable, the
exercise of the rights provided in Rule 23;
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1. To participate in safety and health inspections and

investigations to be conducted by the employer and
concerned government agencies at the workplace;
2. To monitor and investigate safety and health
matters;
3. To have recourse to advisers and independent
experts;
4. To consult with the employer/government in a
timely fashion on safety and health matters,
including policies and standard operating
procedures; and
5. To initiate and recommend to employer for training
and career opportunities of the workers in relation
to safety and health matters.
SECTION 7 : DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND
EMPLOYEESREPRESENTATIVES
Rule 25 - The employee/employees representative shall:
1. Faithfully observe and comply with all rules and
regulations, standard operating procedures and
notices pertaining to safety and health.
2. Promptly report and warn fellow employees of all
unsafe and unhealthy conditions that maybe
encountered in the mine;
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3. To help management in the preservation and where

applicable, implementation of safety and health
rules and regulations;
4. Report for duty well-rested, sober free from
influences of liquor or drugs or in such conditions
as to enable him to use all ordinary precautions to
avoid accidents;
5. Not carry intoxicating liquor or prohibited drugs
into the working place;
6. Immediately administer first-aid, if qualified, to an
injured fellow employee or get in touch with the
nearest first-aid station or knowledgeable persons
who shall make the necessary steps for the proper
treatment of the injured employees;
7. Not commit nuisance nor loiter in any part of the
mine before and after the shift; and
8. Not interfere with, remove, displace, damage or
destroy any safety and health device or other
appliances furnished for protection or interfere with
any method or process adopted with the purpose of
minimizing hazards.
Rule 26 - The employees representative shall :
1. Disseminate to employees the results of safety
inspections;
2. Assists the employer in the conduct of information
dissemination of workplace hazard to employees;
and
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3. Dutifully attend all regular meetings of the Central

Safety and Health Committee and other Safety
Committees.
SECTION 8
COMMITTEE
CENTRAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Rule 27 - Every employer shall ensure that a Central Safety and

Health Committee is established within one (1) month
from the start of the operation.
Rule 28 - The Central Safety and Health Committee shall consist
of the following :
For Class A, B and C mines;
Chairman -
The highest official of the mine or his

authorized representative who occupies
a key position in the mine.
Members -
Department heads;
- Four (4) workers (union
members or employees
representative);
- The company physician/
nurse; and
- One (1) representative from
each service contractors
Secretary -
The safety engineer.
For Class D mines;

Chairman -
The highest official or his authorized

representative.
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Members Secretary -
Supervisors;
Two (2) workers (union members or
employees representative);
The company nurse; and
One (1) representative from each service
contractors
The safety inspector.
Rule 29 - The employer shall be allowed to expand the minimum

requirements of the composition of the committee as
may be deemed necessary. In case where there is no
labor union, the employees representative shall be
elected by majority votes.
Rule 30 - The Central Safety and Health Committee shall:
1. Provide a forum for consultation and cooperation
between the employer or manager of the mine,
employees and members in initiating, developing
and implementing measures designed to ensure the
safety and health of employees at the mine.
2. Be well informed of the safety and health standards
and to review and recommends to the manager or
employer the rules and procedures as regards to the
safety and health of the employees.
3. Recommend to the manager or employer the
establishment, maintenance and monitoring of
programs, measures and procedures relating to the
safety and health of employees.
4. Conduct a monthly safety meeting and the minutes
of which to be submitted to the manager/employer
and the Bureau/Regional Office.
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5. Review reports of inspection and accident

investigations for proper implementation of
mitigating measure.
6. Develop and conduct semi-annual drill and review
of the emergency response and preparedness
program of the company to test its effectivity to
respond to every perceivable hazard that may arise
in the mine.
7. Provide necessary support to the Bureau in the
enforcement of the safety rules and regulations.
CHAPTER II
SECTION 9 : SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
Rule 31 - Employer shall provide employees who are involved in
mining operation with safety and health training which
shall be incorporated in its annual safety and health
program. The safety and health training program shall
include, but not limited, to the following :
a. New employees having no underground mining
experience shall receive no less than twenty-four
(24) hours of training if they are to work
underground.
Such training shall include
instruction in the statutory rights of employees and
their representatives, use of self rescue device and
use of respiratory devices, hazard recognition,
escape ways, walk around training, emergency
procedures, basic ventilation, basic roof control,
electrical hazards, first aid and the safety and health
aspect of the tasks to which the employee will be
assigned.
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b. New employees having no surface mining

experience shall receive no less than twenty-four
(24) hours of training if they are to work on the
surface. Such training shall include instruction in
the statutory rights of employees and their
representatives, use of self rescue device where
appropriate and use of respiratory devices where
appropriate, hazard recognition, emergency
procedures, electrical hazards, first aid walk
around training and the safety and health aspect
specific to the task where the employee will be
assigned.
c. All employees shall receive no less than eight (8)
hours of refresher training no less frequency than
once each twelve (12) months.
d. An employee who is reassigned to a new task in
which he/she has no previous work experience
shall receive training as required under items (a)
and (b).
Rule 32 - Upon completion of each training program, the
employer shall certify that the employee has received
that specified training in each subject topic. A machine
copy of the certificate for each employee shall be kept
by the employer and shall be made available for
inspection at the mine site and a copy thereof shall be
given to each employee at the completion of each
training.
Rule 33 - Employer who willfully make false certification shall
be slapped with the necessary fines.
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SECTION 10 : STOPPAGE, RESUMPTION AND

DECOMMISSIONING OF OPERATIONS
Rule 34 - In cases where mining operation shall be stopped, the
manager shall notify the Regional Director in writing,
copy furnished the Bureau, as to the following :
a.
the reason for and the planned duration of the

stoppage;
b. whether the closure is total or access to
underground and/or open pit workings is to be
maintained;
c. if underground and/or open pit access is to be
maintained, details of the arrangement that have
been made for the provision of regular services and
emergency services to ensure the safety of
employees engaged in maintaining the mine;
d. the measures that have been taken to prevent
unauthorized access or entry to the mine; and
e. the precautions that have been undertaken to
protect underground equipment and service
installations.
Rule 35 - The manager shall notify the Regional Director, copy
furnished the Bureau, on the resumption of mining
operation after stoppage which contains ;
a.
b.
adequate information to demonstrate that basic mine

services and emergency response capacity have
been maintained or restored; and
details of any substantial changes that have been
made to the mine or mining operations at the mine.
Rule 36 - Prior to the decommissioning of mining operations, the

employer shall notify in writing the Regional Director,
copy furnished the Bureau, the following;
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a.
precautionary measures to ensure that access to

underground workings have been secured to
prevent unauthorized entry;
b.
precautions taken to prevent, so far as practicable,

any post mining subsidence into underground
workings, by backfilling stope voids and by other
appropriate measures;
c.
measures taken to ensure that all plant, equipment

and structures have been removed or secured and
left in a safe condition;
d.
precautions taken to remove or proper disposal of

all hazardous and toxic substances in accordance
with R. A. 6969.
CHAPTER IV
SECTION 11 : EXPLORATION OPERATIONS

Rule 37 - No employee shall be permitted to work by the employer in
all exploration activities unless the employee is properly
oriented and provided with the necessary training to enable
the employee to manage the risks associated with the
hazard of exploration operations.
Rule 38 - Employer shall make accessible to employees in a
comprehensible manner a copy of safe working procedural
manual involving all aspects of exploration works.
Rule 39 - Employer shall ensure that employees assigned in
exploration works are provided with suitable vehicles first
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aid kit and appropriate equipment which shall also include

communication and emergency equipment.
Rule 40 - Employer shall provide adequate training of employee in
safety procedures whenever a helicopter or fixed winged
aircraft is used in exploration work.
Rule 41 - No employee shall be allowed to work in test pits, trenches
and any excavation works in unstable ground or where
depth exceeds 1.5 meters without the necessary support or
shoring.
Rule 42 - Employer shall not assign employee to engage in drilling and
excavation operations unless the employee is adequately
trained and proficient in performing these activities.
Rule 43 - Explosives, flammable materials, dangerous and hazardous
substances shall not be allowed in exploration activities
unless such are covered by necessary permits and that the
employees are trained to handle such materials.
Rule 44 - No exploration activities shall be allowed in abandoned
workings and mine shafts unless such have been thoroughly
inspected and declared safe by safety engineer/safety
inspector.
Rule 45 - Employer shall institute remedial measures whenever
disturbance of earth (test pitting, trenching, etc) is
undertaken to make the site safe.
CHAPTER V
SECTION 12 : DRILLING
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Rule 46 - Drill operators shall inspect all drilling accessories,

tools, hoisting cables, hoses, derricks and platforms
and the drilling machine before the start of the drilling
operation.
Rule 47 - Drill operators shall see to it that the chuck head,
water-swivel, drill rod strings and other pertinent
connections are properly tightened and cleared of
materials before starting to drill.
Rule 48 - Drill operators shall give sufficient warning before
starting the drill engine and commence drilling.
Rule 49 - Only non-rotating cable shall be used for hoisting
purposes.
Rule 50 - One shall always keep clear from rotating or moving
accessories or drill parts.
Rule 51 - Drill rigs, floorings and platforms shall be properly
anchored.
Rule 52 - Railings shall be installed around platforms, otherwise
men shall use safety ropes or belts.
Rule 53 - One shall not hold the wrench at the gripping tip when
tightening or loosening accessories particularly rods or
casings.
Rule 54 - When transferring drill machine, it shall be prohibited
to straddle over the cable nor hold it with bare hands.
Rule 55 - When moving drill machine up or down slopes, it shall
always be anchored.
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CHAPTER VI
UNDERGROUND MINING RULES
SECTION 13 : GENERAL PROVISIONS
Rule 56 - All underground mines shall have at least two (2)
interconnected, properly maintained openings to the
surface, except :
a. Mines that have shafts, raises, or any opening in
the process of being connected to the surface.
b. Shafts, winzes, raises, drifts, crosscuts, tunnels,
inclines, grade, slopes for prospecting and
exploration but not for the extractions of mineral
under such conditions and with such precautions as
the Bureau may require.
Rule 57 - Routes to exits and fresh air bases through the underground
workings shall be established and shall be plainly marked
with signs showing the direction to be taken in case of
emergency.
Rule 58 - When first entering a working place, the ground shall be
examined for any loose rocks and tested for drummy
sound. Loose rocks with drummy sounds shall be barred
down or blasted or properly supported before any work is
started. The walls and back of such working place shall be
tested for loose rocks and drummy ground several times
during the shift.
Rule 59 - An effective auxiliary lighting shall be provided in any place
in the underground mine where persons have to assess
ground conditions at a distance greater than the effective
range of a cap lamp.
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Rule 60 - In areas where there is an identified risk from natural

occurring noxious or asphyxiant gases in underground mine,
the manager shall ensure the provision of an effective and
sufficient ventilation.
Rule 61 - The manager shall never allow the storage of flammable
liquids or materials within fifty (50) meter radius of any main
entrance to the underground mine.
Rule 62 - When employees are working one above the other or in any
position where they might be injured by falling rocks or
debris of any kind, they shall be required to inform one
another to take precautions or give warning before work is
started.
Rule 63 - It shall be prohibited to stay or work under suspended
loads.
Rule 64 - Any equipment to be operated by remote control shall have
a written procedures, which includes regular test, standard
operating system and a safe procedure of retrieving when
immobilized.
SECTION 14 : PROTECTION AGAINST WATER
Rule 65 - No mine working or opening shall be driven or caused to
be driven under rivers, sea or any known accumulation of
standing or running water on the surface with less than 25
meters of back or thickness from the true river bed and the
roof of the mine working in massive, unbroken or
unfractured igneous rocks nor less than 50 meters back or
thickness when the roof of the mine working is broken or
fractured rocks. The true depth of the riverbed shall be
determined at different points. Deviations from the above
requirements shall be subject to the approval of the Bureau.
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Rule 66 - A daily inspection shall be conducted of the mine workings

located under rivers, sea or any known accumulation of
standing or running water on the surface.
Rule 67 - A detailed survey of the said mine workings shall be made
after every blast to ascertain the thickness or back of the
said workings with respect to the true river or sea bed.
Rule 68 - It shall be prohibited to perform work of any kind in mine
workings located under the river, sea or any known
accumulation of standing or running water on the surface
without proper supervision.
Rule 69 - No mine workings shall be allowed to approach nearer than
eight (8) meters to any part of a winze or shaft or any other
openings where there is known or suspected dangerous
accumulation of water. When advancing towards the
suspected or known water pocket, boreholes shall be
drilled at least eight (8) meters ahead of a face in a lateral
direction across the course of the drive, which shall not
exceed two and a half (2.5) meters wide.
Rule 70 - Where there is danger of a sudden inburst of water,
additional safety precautions such as doors, dams, and the
like, shall be constructed.
Rule 71 - When blasting is done on the face of a mine working in the
vicinity of another mine working suspected to be filled with
water, the doors shall be properly closed.
SECTION 15
:
SUBSIDENCE, LOOSE OR
RUNNING GROUND SUPPORTS
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Rule 72 - All underground employees shall be instructed to

recognize signs of impending ground collapse or
subsidence. In such cases, the responsible mine
officials shall be notified immediately to determine the
course of action to be taken. In cases of imminent
collapse, alarm shall be sounded and all personnel
withdrawn.
Rule 73 - Mining in loose or heavy ground shall be closely
supervised and shall follow the accepted standard
support methods.
Rule 74 - When necessary, all working places and travelways
shall be kept properly supported and only standard
supports shall be installed in accordance with the
generally accepted procedure in the mine.
Rule 75 - In mines where ground support is necessary, adequate
supply of support material shall be maintained and
made available. Loose and scaly ground shall be
properly supported.
Rule 76 - If for any cause, the necessary support material is not
available and the work place presents a hazard, the work at
such place shall be stopped, barricaded, and warning signs
posted.
Rule 77 - In running ground, booms, safety stulls and spillings
shall be erected to project ahead from the last set of
support.
Rule 78 - It shall be prohibited to remove or modify supports
which are in place except under instructions and close
supervision.
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Rule 79 - Fractured and broken roof or back of mine workings shall

be provided with closely installed laggings of at least five (5)
centimeters thick and shall be tightly blocked.
Rule 80 - In breakthroughs, winzes and openings where there is
danger of falling and slipping, adequate covers shall be
provided. Where such openings are used as waste or
ore passages, it shall be provided with grizzlies, guard
rails or the like.
Rule 81 - Floors in all types of supported stope shall be properly
centered on the caps, particularly after blasting, and
nailed whenever deemed necessary.
Rule 82 - Safety platform shall be installed in all types of
supported stope where filling is not kept close to the
back.
Rule 83 - Stopes except top slicing shall be provided with two (2)
entrances, the stope manway and the fill raise manway
for ventilation and escapeway.
Rule 84 - Bastard and square sets in the stope shall be provided
with blocks and wedges securely installed at the walls
and roof. Top laggings with pigsties or blocks shall be
installed on top of the highest sets.
SECTION 16 : STOPES AND RAISES
Rule 85 - Every stope and development opening shall be
provided with at least one pinch bar of appropriate
length and diameter, properly pointed or sharpened.
Rule 86 - Timber slides, chutes and ore pockets shall be provided
with safety rope at the collar. When repairing linings,
posts, caps inside chutes or cribbings of raises, ore
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passes or pockets, the use of safety belts and lifelines

shall be required.
Rule 87 - Manways of stopes, raises, and timber passes shall be
provided with an overhead protection while in the
process of advancing.
Rule 88 - Chute compartments used as passageways from the
manway to the adjacent stope shall be provided with
double stage bulkhead of appropriate size.
Rule 89 - Miners working in a shrinkage stope shall be provided
with working platform or planks of appropriate size.
Rule 90 - When blasting down mat in top slice stopes or in other
heavily timbered stopes; the timbers shall be watered
before blasting.
Rule 91 - Blasting down mat in top-slice stopes shall be done in
the middle of the shift. The stope shall be checked as
soon as smoke has cleared after blasting. When topslice stopes are worked in two shifts or more, blasting
of the mat may be done at the end of the shift provided
that the incoming shift is at hand to inspect the stope
for fire as soon as the smoke has cleared out.
Rule 92 - Extra precautions such as barricade and the like shall
be taken when a raise or other opening is within six (6)
meters of connection with a level or other openings.
Rule 93 - Handles of chute gates shall project away from the
dead end of haulageways.
Rule 94 - When a hang-up chute needs to be blasted from below,
a blasting stick shall be used in placing the charge.
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Rule 95 - Bars used for pinching a chute shall have a blunt end
and preferably equipped with a suitable handgrip.
Rule 96 - Only authorized persons shall be allowed near or
within the vicinity of a chute or ore pocket when cars
are being loaded.
Rule 97 - Chutes shall not be drawn empty but shall have
sufficient amount of rocks left in the bottom to prevent
the rocks from flying out when ore or waste is being
dumped from above.
Rule 98 - Whenever possible all trolley wires passing in front of
chutes, ore pockets, timber, ore or waste passes shall
be cut before and after and shall be connected with
insulated jumpers.
SECTION 17 : MANWAYS AND LADDERWAYS
Rule 99 - Manways and ladderways shall have proper signs or
notices whether passable or not. Entrances of passable
manways or ladderways shall be kept clean and in good
condition at all times. Unpassable manways or ladderways
shall be provided with appropriate bulkheads and signs.
Rule 100 - All ladders shall project at least sixty (60)
centimeters above every platform of the ladderways
unless convenient and sufficient handholds are
provided.
Rule 101 - All ladders shall be installed so far as practicable at
an angle not greater than seventy (70) degrees from the
horizontal and shall have substantial and adequate
landing platform for every nine (9) meters vertical
distance from each other. If installed greater than
seventy (70) degrees from the horizontal, it shall have
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substantial and adequate landing platform for every

four and a half (4.5) meters vertical distance from each
other.
Rule 102 - All ladders shall be staggered so that no section is
directly in line with the next adjacent section. The
ladders shall be constructed of adequately strong
materials with rungs placed at equal intervals of thirtyfive (35) centimeters apart and securely fastened and
maintained in good condition at all times.
Rule 103 - Platform openings shall
dimension for easy passage.
be
of
appropriate
Rule 104 - It shall be prohibited to drop drill steels, tools or any

material down a manway or chute.
Rule 105 - It shall be prohibited to follow a man who is going
up a ladder carrying tools, timber, drill steel and other
materials.
Rule 106 - Openings located on the level of multi-compartment
raises shall be provided with cover and partition board
shall be installed between the chute compartment and
the manway compartment.
Rule 107 - It shall be prohibited to install water and air pipes
at the middle of ladderways. All pipes shall be
installed on one side of the ladderway.
Rule 108 - Manway compartments supported by square sets
and exceeding forty-five (45) meters in height shall be
provided with center and cross bracings.
Rule 109 - Manway compartments being used as manway and
timber pass shall be provided with adequate linings,
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timber slide and ladderway. Upper end of timber slide

shall be properly covered when not in use.
Rule 110 - When pulling the chute of an advancing raise, no
person shall be allowed inside the raise.
Rule 111 - In advancing double compartment raise sixty (60)
meters or more in height, control chute shall be
provided.
Rule 112 - Manways of an advancing double compartment
raise shall be situated away from the face of a dead
end.
SECTION 18 :
TRAMMING
TRACK HAULAGE LEVELS AND
Rule 113 - Trolley wires shall be installed not less than two (2) meters
above the rails and all hangers shall be adequately insulated.
If trolley wires are installed less than two (2) meters from
the rails, it shall be provided with rubber or wooden guards.
Rule 114 - Trolley hangers shall be securely fastened with the
use of log screws if installed below the caps or any
other wooden supports.
Hangers installed along
unsupported roofs or travel ways shall be securely
fastened with the use of bolts to the steel rod or pipe.
The steel rod or pipe support shall be adequately
fastened to the roof of travel ways.
Rule 115 - Hangers shall be installed at both sides of the splice
with a maximum distance of fifty (50) centimeters from
the splicer.
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Rule 116 - Trolley wires shall be sectionalized by proper

switches at intervals not to exceed three hundred (300)
meters; switches shall also be installed in all branch
lines near the beginning.
Rule 117 - Main haulage levels with inadequate clearance shall
be provided with shelter holes placed not more than
thirty (30) meters apart along the walkway side.
Rule 118 - Live trolley wires shall be de-energized or properly
insulated by using rubber or wooden trolley guards when
working around them.
Rule 119 - Diesel engines shall not be used in any part of underground
workings and in tunnels under construction except when
velocity of air current is adequate and concentration of
gases are less than the maximum allowable.
Rule 120 - Only locomotive operators or motormen or other
authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate
locomotive or motor. A brakeman or helper who is
authorized to run a locomotive or a motor is subject to the
same rules applied to locomotive operator or motorman.
Rule 121 - Locomotive operators and motormen shall be required to
take charge of their crews and equipment and the operation
of haulage works.
Rule 122 - It shall be prohibited to ride on locomotives or trains except
the motormen or locomotive operators and other authorized
haulage crews.
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Rule 123 - Motormen or locomotive operators on duty shall be

supplied with and shall be required to carry at all times an
independent light for use in case of power interruption.
Rule 124 - The motormen or locomotive operators shall be required to
be in his proper place on the locomotive or motor before
the power is turned on.
Rule 125 - Motormen or locomotive operators shall be required to give
warning signals when starting, backing, approaching curves
or intersections and shall reduce speed when men are
known to be working or when passing chutes, switches,
ventilation or other doors, or when rounding curves.
Brakemen or helpers shall, likewise, be provided with
whistles.
Rule 126 - It shall be prohibited for motormen or locomotive operators
to take signals from, or allow cars to be coupled or
uncoupled by, or rail switched by, anyone except the
brakemen.
Rule 127 - Trains shall be pulled and not pushed by the locomotives
except when not feasible to do so.
Rule 128 - When it is necessary to push the trains, the brakemen or
helper shall be required to stay inside the second empty car
from the front.
Rule 129 - Platform cars when attached to a train shall not be pushed
ahead of the locomotive, except to a nearby switch. In this
case, the locomotive shall travel slowly.
Rule 130 - "Fly switching" shall not be permitted. Switches in a mine
shall be made uniform and from designs with full
consideration of safety in haulage.
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Rule 131 - The brakemen or helpers shall be prohibited to make

running or "flying switches", run along a moving train, or get
on or off while the train is in motion.
Rule 132 - It shall be prohibited to ride between cars, or on top of
loaded cars, nor pass from one side to another while the
train is in motion.
Rule 133 - Locomotive operators shall not be permitted to leave their
locomotive unless it is at full stop, the control of which is in
neutral position, the brake fully engaged and trolley pole
removed from wire.
Rule 134 - When taking over the train, the crew shall be required to
conduct a complete inspection of the train.
Rule 135 - A motorman or locomotive operator shall be required to
keep his train or locomotive under such control at all times
that he can stop within the distance he can see ahead or
within the distance to the next crossing or turnout.
Rule 136 - It shall be prohibited to reverse the motor for braking.
Rule 137 - Train or locomotive shall not be moved if the locomotive
operator is in doubt of the signals.
Rule 138 - When using a light to signal, the train crew shall be required
to use the following signals:
1. To stop train in motion, wave light horizontally.
2. To move train toward source of signal, swing light
to circular motion.
3. To move train away from source of signal, wave
light in vertical direction.
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Rule 139 - Brakemen or helpers shall be provided with whistles and

the following code of signals shall be adopted:
1.
2.
3.
4.
One blow of whistle, to stop train in motion.

One blow of whistle, to start train forward.
Two blows of whistle, to move train back.
Three blows of whistle, to move train forward
slowly.
5. Four blows of whistle, to move train back slowly.
Rule 140 - Cars and trains shall be parked so as not to endanger
persons on other trains or obstruct the ventilating current.
Rule 141 - When there is a power failure, the motorman or locomotive
operator shall be required to bring his train to stop, detach
the trolley pole from the trolley line and not allow it to coast.
Rule 142 - Coupling hook shall be used in coupling and uncoupling
cars.
Rule 143 - Haulage crews shall be required to know rules pertaining to
blasting.
Rule 144 - Haulage levels shall be kept free of spillage and debris.
Tracks shall be kept well drained and properly surfaced.
Rule 145 - Rails shall be heavy enough to carry safely the heaviest
rolling stock and shall be firmly attached to ties of adequate
size and spacing.
Rule 146 - Rails, points and/or cross bonds on haulage levels shall be
connected with plates, or welded and rails shall be well
supported by ties.
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Rule 147 - The track shall be well aligned and curved and free from
high or low joints, broken rails, defective switch and switch
joints and improperly aligned frogs.
Rule 148 - Where practicable, there shall be a continuous clearance on
one side of at least seventy-five (75) centimeters from the
nearest obstruction to the farthest projection of moving
equipment.
Rule 149 - Timber or other materials shall be piled so as to leave ample
room for clearance between the pile and the train.
Rule 150 - Manual switches whenever in use shall be provided with
parallel throws and bridle bars.
Rule 151 - A light, radio, or telephone signal system shall be provided
to control movements of two or more locomotives or other
self-propelled track-mounted equipment operated
independently on the same track.
Rule 152 - Locomotives shall be provided with adequate headlights,
taillights and warning devices.
Rule 153 - Trolley pole shall follow the direction of the locomotive. In
case it is not possible and in places where forepoling is
used, locomotives shall travel slowly.
Rule 154 - Locomotives and cars shall be securely blocked before
leaving them on a grade.
Rule 155 - One or more cars shall be placed between locomotive and
a car hauling rails, pipes or similar materials.
Rule 156 - Only authorized electrician shall undertake electrical repairs
on locomotives.
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Rule 157 - Trammers and muckers shall be required to inspect

the muck for "misfires" and loose dynamite before
shovelling it into the car.
Rule 158 - Trammers and muckers shall be required to keep their
muckpile at an inclination such that the rock boulders and
muck from the top of the muck pile shall not roll down.
Rule 159 - It shall be prohibited for trammers to place their hands on
top of the car when pushing it. Mine cars shall be provided
with handles welded below the top.
Rule 160 - Muck in cars shall be properly levelled before
starting to move the car.
Rule 161 -
Dry muckpile shall be wetted before loading.
SECTION 19 : TRACKLESS HAULAGEWAY

Rule 162 - Extra precautions shall be observed for the safe
operation of trackless units and adequate number of
warning notices shall be conspicuously posted along
the haulageway.
Rule 163 - The road surface of each haulageway shall be
regularly graded and ballasted to ensure that it is
maintained in good and safe condition.
Rule 164 - The dimensions in each haulageway in the mine
shall be sufficiently provided with the necessary
clearances.
Rule 165 - An appropriate traffic control system shall be
adopted whenever two or more trackless units are
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required to operate in a haulageway to minimize the

risks of accidental collision between two units.
Rule 166 - A safety niche for every 100 meters shall be
provided along narrow haulageway where clearance
between the side of equipment and wall is less than 0.5
meter on each side.
Rule 167 - An escape shelter shall be provided along the
haulageway at regular intervals to protect the employee
from passing low profile trucks (LPT)
SECTION 20 : CONVEYOR HAULAGEWAY

Rule 168 - No employee shall be allowed to ride on a
conveyor whether moving or stationary unless the
conveyor is under repair.
Rule 169 - An audible warning device shall be sounded every
time before any conveyor belt at the mine is started to
amply warn persons that the conveyor belt is about to
start.
Rule 170 No employee shall be allowed to go under a
moving conveyor.
Rule 171 - The conveyor shall be installed with a suitable
walkway or travelway to allow safe access for
maintenance or other purposes.
SECTION 21 :
STATIONS
WINZES, SHAFTS AND SHAFT
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Rule 172 - The regulations governing shafts

applicable to winzes shall be embodied.
which
are
Rule 173 - Shafts shall be provided with doors, gates,

guardrails or other protection as may be necessary.
Rule 174 - No stoping shall be undertaken within sixteen (16)
meters radius from the main shaft.
Rule 175 - Shafts and winzes shall be provided with
ladderways and handrails when the inclination from the
horizontal exceeds twenty (20) degrees.
Rule 176 - Shaft stations, loading and landing places shall be
kept clean at all times.
Rule 177 - When any work is to be done in a shaft, the
hoistman shall be notified as to the nature of the work
to be done. A clearance shall be given to the hoistman
by the man in-charge of the work upon completion of
the work.
Rule 178 - Men working in shafts and winzes shall be required
to wear safety belts with the lifelines firmly secured.
Rule 179 - No employee shall be allowed to inspect or work in
a shaft alone.
Rule 180 - It shall be prohibited to commence work in a shaft until the
hoist man has been duly advised and has turned over the
signalling responsibility to the repair crew.
Rule 181 - No hoisting shall be done in a hoisting
compartment while it is under repair or inspection.
The hoist may be operated if required during repairs or
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inspection provided that the necessary precautionary

measures have been observed.
Rule 182 - When hoisting is done above men working in a
shaft or winze, double deck bulkheads of adequate
sizes shall be installed above the working chamber.
Rule 183 - A sign marked "MEN WORKING IN SHAFT"
shall be conspicuously installed and guards be posted if
necessary whenever men are at work in the shaft.
Rule 184 - Materials lowered or hoisted in shafts shall be
properly secured.
Rule 185 - Repair work in shafts using cage or skip shall be
done from an adequate platform bolted to the cage or
skip with an iron bonnet securely clamped on the
hoisting cable or a cage with a stationary platform of
sufficient strength shall be used.
Rule 186 - When changing skip or cage or doing any other
work in shafts, the man in charge of the work shall be
required to ensure proper materials are used for
platform. A wooden platform shall not be less than ten
(10) centimeters thick and openings shall not be more
than five (5) centimeters.
Rule 187 - When men are working in the shaft, care shall be
taken to prevent materials from falling down. It shall
be prohibited to place tools or materials near the shaft
where these are likely to fall.
Rule 188 - When men are working at the bottom of the shaft
or winze, the cage, skip bucket or other conveyance
shall not be lowered directly to the bottom but always
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stopped about 4.5 meters above until a signal is given

to lower them.
Rule 189 - A cage or skip shall be used when doing electrical
work in or adjacent hoisting compartment of any shaft,
otherwise, adequate bulkhead shall be provided above
the working platform.
Rule 190 - For any hot works, such as oxy-acetylene or arc
welding in a shaft, all adjacent timbers and other
combustible materials shall be inspected and wetted.
Rule 191 - If work has to be done on top of muck in loading
pockets, it shall be required to guard against loading
and drawing while such work is in progress.
Rule 192 - After a repair has been made in the shaft, a trial
run throughout the hoisting depth shall be made of the
empty cage or skip to ascertain whether the shaft is
safe and clear.
Rule 193 - It shall be prohibited to stay nearer than three (3) meters
from the shaft collar while waiting to board the cage.
SECTION 22 : SHAFT OR WINZE SINKING
Rule 194 - When it is necessary to blast in shaft bottom or
shaft station, the hoistman upon receiving the blasting
signal shall be required to raise the bucket or skip at a
safe distance and lower back to former position to
acknowledge the signal. He shall not answer any other
signal after this except the signal to hoist men.
Rule 195 - Riding on crosshead or bucket rims shall be strictly
prohibited.
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Rule 196 - No bucket or other means of conveyance shall be

allowed to leave the top or bottom of the shaft or
winze unless the shaft in-charge has steadied it.
Rule 197 - In the course of sinking shafts or winzes, the
bucket or other means of conveyance shall not be filled
with loose rock or other materials above the level of
the brim.
Rule 198 - It shall be prohibited to work at the bottom of the
shaft unless protected by an adequate covering
extending over the whole area of the shaft, with
sufficient space left for the passage of any sinking
cage, skip or other means of conveyance. The
clearance of cover from the shaft bottom shall be
maintained at eighteen (18) meters and twenty-seven
(27) meters for vertical and inclined shafts,
respectively.
Rule 199 - In the course of shaft or winze sinking, the
ladderway shall be placed within such minimum
distance from the bottom of the said shaft or winze that
will secure the ladderway from damage during
blasting. The lower end of such ladderway to the
bottom of the shaft or winze shall be provided with
chain and wire rope ladders.
Rule 200 - In the course of shaft or winze sinking and before
drilling is commenced, the ground shall be thoroughly
washed over within one (1) meter of any hole to be
drilled. If the ground to be examined is under water, it
shall be drained so as to expose the presence of all
misfires and pockets.
SECTION 23 : GENERAL HOISTING RULES
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Rule 201 - Maximum rates of hoisting speed for materials and

rocks shall be fixed by the manager.
Rule 202 - A schedule of the hoisting speeds shall be shown
on the signal code signs in the hoistroom.
Rule 203 - The working speed for hoisting or lowering men
shall not exceed the speed recommended by the hoist
manufacturer.
Rule 204 - A Hoistman Log Book shall be kept to record all
hoisting operation entries.
Rule 205 - When hoisting of men is done through a shaft or
winze or raise over twenty (20) meters deep, proper
safety device shall be installed to prevent overwinding.
Rule 206 - The manager shall determine the maximum number
of men permitted to ride in the hoist at any one time
and such shall be posted at each station.
Rule 207- Except when shaft or winze sinking operations are in
progress, hoisting or lowering men through a vertical
shaft or winze 30 meters or more shall not be
permitted unless an iron-bonneted safety cage, skip or
bucket is used.
Rule 208 - It shall be prohibited to get in or out of the cage,
skip or bucket after the signal to move has been given
to the hoistman.
Rule 209 - The end of tools, timber or other materials
protruding out of the cage and handled through the
shaft shall be securely fastened.
Rule 210 - Drill steels, or other materials shall be placed far
enough from the collar of the shaft or other opening.
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Rule 211 -
It shall be prohibited to ride on the bail of the skip.
Rule 212 - Men shall be required to properly line up without

crowding or pushing when boarding the cage.
Rule 213 - It shall be prohibited for men to ride on boards
placed across the top of skips.
Rule 214 - Open light or smoking in the cage, skip or bucket
shall be prohibited.
Rule 215 - Only shaft tenders, helpers and other authorized
persons shall be permitted to ride in a cage or skip
when explosives, tools, equipment and other loose
materials are being handled.
Rule 216 - Cages in which loading and unloading of heavy
machinery or equipment is done shall be properly
secured.
Rule 217 - Provisions for emergency braking shall be made
aside from the hoist brake.
Rule 218 - Emergency brakes shall be tested at every change
of shift.
Rule 219 - Open hooks shall not be used as attachment with a
bucket, cage or skip or other conveyances. Only
safety hooks, shackles or the like shall be used.
Rule 220 - In shafts where cages or skips are used to hoist
men, an emergency cable or chain sling shall be
provided as an additional precaution in the event of the
failure of the clevis pin the emergency sling will
prevent the skip or cage from falling. However,
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especially designed attachments may be used with the

permission of the Bureau, provided strict examination
of attachments is done.
Rule 221 - Safety catches or dogs of cages shall be inspected
and drop tested with load equivalent to its full capacity
at least once every three (3) months.
Rule 222 - Safety catches or dogs of cages or skips shall be
provided when used for hoisting men, except:
a. Cages or skips with three or more cables; or
b. Where steel guides are used.
SECTION 24 : HOISTING OPERATOR
Rule 223 - Only qualified hoisting operators shall be allowed
to discharge the duties of hoistmen or hoist operator.
Rule 224 - The hoistman or hoist operator shall be required to
comply with the following requirements:
a. At least high school graduate.
b. Pass a physical and medical, neuro-psychiatric
examinations and drug testing by the duly licensed
physician of the employer attesting that he is
physically and mentally fit.
c. The examination must be of recent date, not more
than thirty (30) days (Appendix C) prior to his
employment as hoisting operator.
d. Show competence in an actual test in handling the
hoist and knowledge of hoisting procedures.
e. Know and be able to carry out all the hoisting
signals or code as directed.
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f. Submit to a periodic re-examination by the duly

licensed physician of the employer at intervals not
exceeding six (6) months.
Rule 225 -
Duties and responsibilities of the hoisting operator.
a. At the beginning of a shift, examine and inspect the

hoist and accessory hoisting apparatus and report
immediately to the proper authorities any part not
functioning normally.
b. Not operate the defective hoist or hoisting
apparatus, which will endanger the safety of men
and apparatus.
c. At all times, be directly in charge of his engine and
shall not at any time during the shift delegate any of
his duties to any other person except to the
designated trainee under his supervision.
d. Keep careful watch over his engine and all
machinery under his charge.
e. Hold no conversation with anyone or distract him
while his hoist is in motion.
f. Exclude anyone from the hoist room except those
who are authorized.
g. Not to answer any signal which is not included on
the signal code list.
h. Not move a cage, skip or bucket unless a proper
signal is received.
i. Always return or acknowledge the proper signal
that he receives.
j. After returning the signal, wait for a while before
finally hoisting or lowering the cage, skip or bucket
k. Not accept hoisting instruction by telephone unless
made by an authorized person.
l. Whenever possible, place cages or skips in balance
before hoisting men.
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m. Not have cages or skips carrying men when the

cage/skip is temporarily parked prior to motion
without a cager.
n. At the beginning of each shift, check all the
apparatus by operating the cage through the full
length of the shaft before hoisting or lowering men
especially when the hoist has been shut down for
sometime.
o. After any repairs, run the cage, skip or bucket or
other apparatus up and down the working part of
the shaft at least once.
p. Before leaving his post, run the cage, skip or
bucket or other hoisting conveyance at least three
(3) meters above the collar of the shaft, or above a
level or station.
q. Not permit oiling of engine while in motion.
r. Periodically check the indicator of the hoist with
the actual level intervals.
s. Report in detail to the relief hoistman and enter in
the logbook any change or adjustment made on the
equipment by a mechanic or other authorized
persons.
SECTION 25
MATERIALS
Rule 226 -
HOISTING OF PERSONS AND
The winding system shall be:
a. Capable of running at various speeds with light and

heavy loads, and can be readily slowed and
stopped and after stopping, can immediately be
started again in either direction.
b. Capable of lifting from the bottom to the top of the
shaft or winze the maximum unbalanced load on
one drum.
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c. Capable of being maintained in a position of rest by

means of its own brake or brakes when each
winding drum is unclutched from the engine with
no more slipping greater than thirty (30)
centimeters when the conveyance is loaded to the
maximum weight of persons, whichever is greater.
In calculating the total weight of persons for the
purpose of this sub-rule, seventy (70) kilograms
shall be allowed for each person.
d. Such that the rope will not slip on the drum or
sheave under any possible working conditions
where no parts of the rope is rigidly fixed.
Rule 227 - The drum of the winding engine shall have flanges
or horne, or other appliances which are sufficient to
prevent the rope from slipping off or coiling unevenly.
Rule 228 - Every winding system shall, in addition to any
marks on the rope, be provided with reliable depth
indicators showing to the hoisting operator at his
driving seat at all times.
a. The position of the cage, skip or other means of
conveyance; and
b. At what place in the shaft, changes or gradient
necessitated reduction in speed.
On any new engine installed after approval
of this Order, the pointer of the dial indicator on
the driver's right hand shall move in a clockwise
direction when lowering and in the case of a post
and spiral indicator the pointer shall move up or
down as the conveyance moves up or down.
In the case of Whiting hoists, single drum
hoist and hoists having two (2) drums permanently
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fixed on one shaft, only one indicator shall be

provided.
Rule 229 - In every shaft exceeding one hundred (100) meters
in depth, adequate provision shall be made whereby
the hoistman is warned of the arrival of the cage, skip
or other means of conveyance at a point in the shaft,
the distance of which from the top landing place is less
than the equivalent of three (3) revolutions of the drum
or sheave of the winding engine.
Rule 230 - To all hoisting engine operating in shafts, the
following requirements shall apply :
a. Where persons are regularly conveyed, there shall
be fitted at least one efficient automatic
overwinding prevention device.
b. There shall be fitted above the bank spring keps or
jack catches or some other effective contrivance to
support any conveyance detached as the result of
an overwind.
c. Where the end of the winding ropes is fastened to
the drum of the winding engine, there shall be
fitted detaching hooks to detach from the winding
rope and support any overwound conveyance in
the headgear. Such detaching hooks shall be
additional devices to those required in paragraph
(b) above: Provided that the Director or any of his
authorized representative may grant exemption
from the requirement of fitting detaching hooks in
the case of a winding system in a vertical shaft in
the course of sinking.
d. Where the winding rope is not fastened to the drum
or sheave of the winding engine:
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i. The over-run space on the headgear above the

highest established stopping place shall be
provided with rigid guides or other appliances
so arranged that the overwound conveyance is
retarded; and
ii. The over-run space at the bottom of the shaft
below the lowest established stopping place
shall be provided with rigid guides or other
appliance so arranged that an overwound
conveyance is retarded and arrested before it
can collide with any fixed obstacle.
e. Where speed of over three hundred (300) meters
per minute is permitted, there shall be fitted and in
use a tachograph and speed indicator which shall
be maintained in efficient working order. The
speed indicator shall be so situated that the winding
speed can at all times be easily read by the engine
driver from his driving seat.
Rule 231 - Headframe and shafts shall have provisions for
over-winding and over-run, respectively, as follows:
a. The headframe shall, except in such cases as may
be exempted in writing by the Director or his
authorized representative be carried to such height
as to allow a clearance of at least eight (8) meters
in which the conveyance can travel above the
highest passenger landing place in case of overwind
before it collides with any fixed obstacle excluding
contact with any retarding appliances provided in
paragraph (d) of Rule 230.
b. The shaft bottom shall, except in cases which may
be exempted in writing by the Director or his
authorized representative be carried of such depth
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as to allow an over-run space of at least eight (8)

meters in which the conveyance can travel below
the lowest passenger landing place in case of an
overwind before it collides with any retarding
appliance provided for in paragraph (d) of Rule
182; Provided that such over-run space need not be
provided in the case of a shaft in the course of
sinking or in the case of a shaft not exceeding three
hundred (300) meters in depth where the winding
system does not include the use of a balance rope
or tail rope.
Rule 232 - Requirements
and
procedures
regarding
examination, testing and use of hoist rope, tail rope or
balance rope shall be as follows:
a. A hoist rope, balance rope or tail rope newly
installed, whether new or previously used and the
attachments connecting any such rope to any
conveyance or balance or counter-weight shall be
carefully examined by a competent person
appointed for the purpose by the manager, and
shall not be used in connection with the hoisting of
persons until the conveyance loaded with the
maximum permitted weight have been run two
complete test trips down and up between the
highest and the lowest stopping places ordinarily in
use. The result of this examination and test shall be
immediately recorded in a logbook, termed the
Hoisting Rope Logbook, which shall be opened to
the Director or his authorized representative. The
record shall be signed by the person who
conducted the examinations and test.
b. The Hoisting Rope Logbook shall contain the
following particulars:
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(i) Name of manufacturer

Date of manufacture
Date of rope installations
Name and type of shaft
Winding plant certificate number
Coil number of rope
Length of rope in meters
Weight of rope per meter in kilograms
Diameter of rope in centimeters
Construction of rope:
Type and length of lay;
Number of strands;
Class of heart of rope;
Lubrication;
Construction of strands:
Number of wires
Diameter of wires;
Class of core;
Class of steel in wires;
Tensile strength of steel;
Breaking load of rope:
Rope test certificate number and place test
(ii) Dates of recapping rope
Dates of testing rope
Breaking load at each test
Dates of shortening rope
Dates of turning rope and for end
Date rope taken off
Dates of annealing or renewing
connections.
rope
c. The Hoisting Rope Logbook shall be examined and

countersigned by the examiner appointed as soon as
practicable after any entry is made.
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Rule 233 - In case of a winding engine installed erected before

approval of this Order, where the winding
arrangements are such as to render any provision of
Rule 184 erroneous the Director may grant exemption
therefrom under such condition as he may deem
proper.
Rule 234 - No trolley, trailer or other conveyance shall be
attached to a conveyance operated by a winding engine
in a shaft or winze where persons are regularly
conveyed unless permission in writing has been
obtained from the Director under such condition as he
may impose.
Rule 235 - The Director shall fix the maximum duration of the
shift to be worked by the hoisting operator and shall in
such a case insert this condition on the certificate of
permission.
Rule 236 - The manager shall appoint in writing a competent
person or persons whose duty shall be to examine
carefully:
a. at least once a day the winding ropes, the balance
or tail ropes, the connection of the winding ropes
to the drums, the connection referred to in Rule
241 the conveyances and any safety catches
attached thereto, the pulley wheels and sheaves, the
brakes, the depths indicators, the safety device and
all external parts of the winding equipment.
b. at least once a week, the signalling arrangements
and the safety devices used in connection therewith.
c. at least once a week, the guides or rails and the
winding compartments generally including the
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d.
e.
f.
g.
doors, gates or barriers and auxiliary equipment at

stations and landing platforms.
at least once a week, the overwinding prevention
device and the external parts of the engine.
at least once a year, the winding engine as to the
working condition of the internal mechanical parts
and, as far as reasonably practicable the internal
electrical parts.
at least once a month, at intervals not exceeding
forty-five (45) days, the structure of the winding
rope and the balance or tail rope with the view of
ascertaining the amount of deterioration thereof.
For the purposes of this examination, the rope shall
be thoroughly cleansed at places to be selected by
the persons making the examination who shall note
any reduction in the circumference of the rope, any
variation in the length of the lay of the rope, the
superficial condition of the wires as to wear,
corrosion, fractures and brittleness, and all other
data necessary for ascertaining the amount, extent
and distribution of the deterioration of the rope. If
the examination discloses features such as undue or
rapid wear, or feature of the wire which, although
not constituting sufficient reason for condemning
the rope, call for than usual attention, the
examination required under this paragraph shall be
made more frequently.
at least once a month or at intervals not exceeding
forty-five (45) days, the connection between the
winding rope and the run and the connections
referred to in Rule 241.
Rule 237 - Any evidence of any weakness or defect which

may endanger the safety of persons and cannot be
immediately remedied, the persons making the
examination shall without delay report such to the
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manager in writing. Until such weakness or defect is

remedied the winding plant shall not be used except in
so far as may be necessary in connection with the
remedying of such weakness or defect.
Rule 238 - The manager shall keep or cause to be kept at the
mine the following books termed:
a. The Mechanic Logbook in which shall be entered
the name of each person appointed under Rule 236
to perform the duties mentioned in paragraph (a) or
(b) thereof together with the particulars of the
duties of such person. A true report of every
examination referred to in paragraph (a) and (e) of
Rule 236 shall be recorded and signed without any
delay in the Mechanic Logbook by the person
making such examination. This book shall be
inspected and the reports therein shall be
countersigned at least once a week by the person
appointed in terms of Rule 223 and 224.
b. The Shaft Log Book in which will be entered the
names of persons appointed under Rule 241 to
perform the duties mentioned in paragraph (c)
thereof together with the duties of each person. A
true report of the results of every examination
referred to in that paragraph shall be recorded and
signed without delay in the Shaft Logbook by the
person making such examination. This book shall
be inspected and the reports therein countersigned
at least once a week by the manager.
Rule 239 - The manager shall keep or cause to be kept in the
hoist room a book to be termed the Hoistman's
Logbook, in which shall be recorded in duplicate the
following :
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a. a true report of the condition of the winding

engine, including the brakes, clutches, reversing
gear, depth indicators, and all other fittings. Such
report shall be made and signed by the hoisting
operator for each period of charge, the time and
duration of which are to be recorded;
b. a true report of the condition of the signalling
arrangements together with a record of any signals
received by the operator which he has questioned.
Such report shall be made and signed by the
hoisting operator for each period of charge;
c. any special instructions involving the safety of
persons given to the engine operator. Such entry
shall be signed by the person giving the instruction
and countersigned by the hoisting operator.
Rule 240 - Entries in the Hoistman's Logbook shall be
inspected and countersigned daily by the persons
appointed to carry out the duties specified in Rule 236.
The duplicate shall be inspected and signed daily by the
persons appointed in terms of Rules 223 and 224.
Rule 241 - At intervals of not more than six months, the
connections:
a. between the conveyance and the winding rope;
b. between the conveyance and any trolley trailer or
other attached conveyance; and
c. between the conveyance and any balance or tail
rope, shall be annealed or given other proper heat
treatment or be discarded and replaced; provided
that exemption from this provision may be granted
by the Director in the case of connections of a class
of steel which does not require heat treatment. The
provisions of this paragraph shall also apply to the
connection between a counterweight and the
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winding rope and between a counterweight and any

balance or tail rope.
Rule 242 - A proper record shall be kept of the heat treatment
of the connection referred to in Rule 241 and the
person appointed in terms of Rules 223 and 224 shall
add to the record his report on the method and
procedure followed in such treatment and his
comments on the results. All such connections and
their component parts shall be clearly marked for the
purpose of identification.
Rule 243 - At least one spare hoist rope suitable for each
winding engine in use shall be kept in reserve in every
mine, and shall be at all times ready for use at all times
except when there are two (2) engines for the same
shaft or when the Director has in writing granted
exemption from the requirements of this section.
Rule 244 - No persons shall travel in a conveyance operated
by winding engine if such conveyance is loaded or
partially loaded with rocks and no person shall travel
in a conveyance operated by a hoisting engine which is
being simultaneously used for the hoisting of rocks:
Provided that if authorized by the manager, persons
engaged in sinking operations in a vertical shaft or
winze may descend such shaft or winze in a
conveyance operated by a hoisting engine which is
being simultaneously used for the raising of rocks.
SECTION 26 : SIGNALS
Rule 245 - Every shaft or winze fifteen (15) meters or more in
depth shall be provided with an efficient and adequate
means of distinct and definite signals between hoist
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room and the various points in the shaft where hoisting

is being done (See Appendix D for Signal Code).
Rule 246 -
All signals shall be made distinctly as follows :
a. when the conveyance is "ready to move", five (5)

bell signals are given to the hoist operator. He
shall acknowledge that he is ready to hoist by
returning the same signal once.
b. after acknowledgement is made the hoist operator
under no circumstances shall acknowledge any
other signal given to him.
Rule 247 - Signalling device in shafts or winzes or stations
shall be safe and within easy reach of the person inside
the bucket, cage or skip.
Rule 248 - Signalling device shall be protected from falling
objects and other destructive elements.
Rule 249 - The signal code used in the mine shall be posted
conspicuously in hoistrooms, at shaft stations and at
places where signals are required.
Rule 250 - The signal code shall be plainly printed and of such
size as to be easily read at all times.
Rule 251 - All signals shall be given according to the signal
code as hereby prescribed under "Appendix D or in
emergency cases as determined by the manager.
Rule 252 - In addition to posting the full signal code at the
required locations, there shall be placed a separate
signboard on which must be displayed in large legible
letters the destination of the station and corresponding
bell signal.
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SECTION 27 : CAGE, BUCKET AND SKIP

TENDER
Rule 253 - In every mine operated on two or more levels in
which men are hoisted by cage, skip or other
conveyance other than a bucket, such cage or other
conveyance shall be operated under the charge of a
person appointed as tender, and no person other than
the tender shall give the signal for the movement of the
cage, skip or other conveyance during the handling of
the men through the shaft.
Rule 254 - Cagers shall be required to comply with hoisting
rules and regulations.
Rule 255 - Only competent persons trained for the job shall be
selected as cagers, skip tenders, etc.
Rule 256 - Only the cager or tender is permitted to give
signals except in cases of emergency where any
competent person may give the signal.
Rule 257 - The skip or cage tender shall be prohibited from
giving signals to hoist or lower before closing the
gate/door of his cage, and also that of the shaft.
Rule 258 - Every cager shall be required to inspect the cage
and equipment he is to operate and report any
irregularity to the hoisting operator.
Rule 259 - Every cager or tender shall be required to acquaint
himself with the fire protection device in the shaft and
stations.
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SECTION 28 : HOISTING ROPES OR CABLES

Rule 260 - The dynamic load factor of a new cable shall be
calculated by a competent engineer by dividing the
breaking strength of the rope as rated by the
manufacturers or in accordance with approved tests on
a sample made by authorized agencies, by the sum of
the maximum load to be hoisted, plus the total weight
of the rope in the shaft when fully let-out, plus bending
and acceleration stresses.
Rule 261 - The minimum static load safety factor shall not be
less than those shown in the following:
TABLE I - SAFETY FACTORS OF HOISTING ROPES*
MINIMUM
DEPTH
IN METERS
MINIMUM
SAFETY FACTOR
OF NEW ROPE
SAFETY FACTOR
WHEN ROPE SHALL
BE DISCARDED
150 or less
8
6.4
151 300
7
5.8
301 600
6
5.0
601 900
5
4.3
901 or more
4
3.6
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*Excerpts from U. S. Bureau of Mines, Bulletin No. 75
SECTION 29
ROPES
ATTACHMENT OF HOISTING
Rule 262 - A rope shall be attached by means of zinc-filled

socket or rope clips or clamps or the like.
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Rule 263 - Socketing. The method of connection of sockets to

cables shall meet the detailed specifications of the
American Standard Association: Pamphlet M-11 (pp.
29-30).
Rule 264 - Rope clips. The U-bolt type cables clamps or clips
shall be used. The base of U-bolt shall be in contact
with the short end of the rope.
Rule 265 - The number of clips required to develop
approximately 80% of the strength of a 6 by 19
plowsteel rope shall be as shown in the accompanying
tabulations.
TABLE II - SPACING AND NUMBER OF CLIPS FOR

DIFFERENT SIZE OF HOISTING ROPES*
DIAMETER OF NO. OF SPACING BETWEEN EFFICIENCY
ROPE
CLIPS
CLIPS
OF FASTENING
_mm.
(in.)
mm.
(in.)
6.35
1/4
5
114.0
4 1/2
77.4
22.22
7/8
5
139.7
5 1/2
79.1
28.57
1 1/8
5
177.8
7
80.0
25.40
1
5
152.4
6
79.9
31.80
1
6
203.2
8
82.1
34.92
1 3/8
7
228.6
9
37.65
1 1/2
8
254.0
10
41.27
1 5/8
8
254.0
10
44.45
1 3/4
8
279.0
11
47.60
1 7/8
8
304.8
12
37.65
1 1/2
8
304.8
12
*Excerpts from U.S. Bureau of Mines Bulletin
LENGTH OF
WRENCH TO
USE
mm.
(in.)
457.2
18
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
609.6
24
Rule 266 - The length of the thimble required for clamped

ropes attachment shall be at least fourteen (14) times
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the diameter of the rope and eight (8) times the

diameter in width.
Rule 267 - New rope shall be long enough to permit cutting of
the end at least six (6) times. The cutting of the rope
shall be on the point of the last clip at both ends.
Rule 268 - A minimum of three (3) laps of rope shall be on the
drum when the skip, cage or bucket is at the lowest
point of the hoist way after the final cutting and
installing have been made.
SECTION 30 : DISCARDING OF HOISTING ROPE

Rule 269 - When a standard rope has six (6) wires broken in
one rope lay, the same shall be discarded and replaced.
Rule 270 - When the wires on crown are worn out to sixtyfive (65) percent of their original diameter, the rope
shall be replaced.
Rule 271 - Where there is a sudden decrease in the diameter of
the rope the same shall be replaced.
Rule 272 - When marked corrosion appears, the rope shall be
replaced.
Rule 273 - When the actual factor of safety is less than the
prescribed minimum factor of safety of the rope as
shown in Table I, the rope shall be replaced.
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Rule 274 - Hoisting ropes shall be replaced as soon as there is

evidence or undue weakness or other conditions that
indicate failure.
SECTION 31 : SHEAVES AND DRUMS

Rule 275 - Sheaves and drums shall be at least as large as the
minimum size recommended by the manufacturers.
Good practice requires that the diameter of the drum or
sheaves for wire rope shall not be less than as follows:
TABLE III -DIAMETER OF DRUM OR SHEAVE WITH

RESPECT TO SIZE OF ROPE
TYPE OF ROPE
DIAMETER OF DRUMS
OR SHEAVES
For ropes of 6 X 7 construction

96 X the rope
diameter
60 X the rope
diameter
30 X the rope
diameter
30 X the rope
diameter
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U. S. Bureau of Mines Publication (Miners Cir. No. 54, 1965)
Rule 276 - Fleet angles shall not be more than one and onehalf (1 1/2) degrees.
Rule 277 -
Proper lubrication of the rope shall be done.
SECTION 32 : SLOPE ROPE HAULAGE

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Rule 278 - Slopes or inclines over forty-five (45) meters in

depth shall comply with the herein set of regulations
(Rule 279-285).
Rule 279 - The maximum safe working load shall not be more
than one-fifth (1/5) of the breaking load as given in the
schedule of the cable manufacturers for 915 meters or
less and not more than one-fourth (1/4) for over 915
meters.
Rule 280 - Safety switch or other equally efficient derail
device for skips shall be installed in all inclines and
slopes.
Rule 281 - It shall be prohibited for a person to walk on slope
or incline while hoisting is in progress.
Rule 282 - It shall be prohibited to ride in or on cars or
platform of any slopes or inclines without proper
authorization from the manager.
Rule 283 - Hoist shall be situated so that operator has a full view of the
trip at all times. if this is impractical, the hoisting apparatus
shall be provided with a suitable indicating device showing
at all times the position of cars or trips.
Rule 284 - Rollers shall be spaced at unequal intervals to
prevent rhythmical vibration of the ropes.
Rule 285 - Rollers for carrying wire ropes in inclined shafts or
slopes shall not be spaced more than thirty (30) meters
apart.
SECTION 33 : AIR HOIST
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Rule 286 - Air hoists used for hoisting in raises shall be kept
in proper working order at all times and pulley guards
shall be provided. Skips or buckets when not in use
shall be placed down on the level.
Rule 287 - Air hoist shall be installed in place that neither the
machine nor the operator is exposed to material falling
down the raise.
Rule 288 - In shaft sinking due to wet condition of the
working compartment, only air hoist and other
compressed air apparatus shall be used.
SECTION 34 : SCRAPER/SLUSHER MACHINES

Rule 289 - An adequate and effective scraper guard shall be
provided to protect the operator from being hit by
broken cable.
Rule 290 -
Electric scraper/slusher shall be properly grounded.
Rule 291 - When scraping in open working places, the

operator shall be provided with adequate and effective
overhead protection.
Rule 292 - The scraper/slusher operator and his helper shall be
required to stay in a safe place while the
scraper/slusher is in operation.
Rule 293 - If electric scraper/slusher are to be raised vertically
from one elevation to another, an independent hoist
shall be used. A safety sling of appropriate size shall
be provided on both lines of the air hose of the
machine to serve as additional anchor.
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Rule 294 -
Air slusher/scrapers shall be properly anchored.
SECTION 35 : MUCKING MACHINE

Rule 295 - Only authorized person shall be allowed to operate
a mucking machine.
Rule 296 - The compressed air or power running the mucking
machine shall always be closed when not in use.
Rule 297 - Safety pin or bar or any other safety device that
can be used to hold the bucket in an upright and stable
position shall be provided. This device shall be
chained, or hooked or anchored by any suitable means
to the side of the machine for ready use.
Rule 298 - While re-railing a mucking machine or whenever it
becomes necessary to do some work in front of the
machine, the bucket shall be properly secured.
Rule 299 - Operators knuckle guard and platform shall be
provided and shall be in its proper place when machine
is in operation.
Rule 300 - Mucking machine hoses and other equipment shall
be retreated at a safe distance from the face before
blasting.
Rule 301 - Drill steels and mucking machine bucket shall not
be used to sprag a derailed mucking machine back on
the track.
SECTION 36 : BLOCK CAVING
A. Grizzly Level Operation
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Rule 302 - Slusher/grizzly level operators and helpers shall be

provided with the necessary personal protective
equipment and working tools.
Rule 303 - Slusher operator shall be required to check the
slusher motor and its accessories such as circuit
breaker, motor cover, push button switch and the
proper winding of the slusher cable on the slusher
motor drum before any slushing is to be done.
Rule 304 - Missing or defective signal device and spotlight as
well as grounded or improperly insulated spotlight lines
shall be reported immediately to the supervisor-incharge or electrician on duty.
Rule 305 - Circuit breaker of slusher motor shall always be
switched off when entering the slusher line.
Rule 306 - Missing or defective stop boards of finger or draw
raises shall be replaced immediately.
Rule 307 - Defective parts of grizzlies shall be repaired
immediately.
Rule 308 - Only finger or draw raises scheduled by the person incharge of the shift shall be drawn.
Rule 309 - One shall always stay at the safe side of the finger or draw
raises being inspected or stopboards being removed to be
able to retreat safely when there is an in-rush of ore
especially when there is water.
Rule 310 - Appropriate tools such as chute or draw bar or
rope shall be used when removing or pulling up the
stop boards of the finger or draw raises.
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Rule 311 - Before slushing ore into the short ore pass filling
up transfer raises, it shall be insured that the chute
gates are closed.
Rule 312 - As much as possible, boulders shall not be blasted
at the grizzly to avoid damage to the slusher motor as
well as grizzly bars.
Rule 313 - Stop boards of finger raise or draw raise shall be
returned in place when the draw had been completed.
Rule 314 - Pipe, rod or chain shall be provided as handholds
for persons passing over grizzlies.
Rule 315 - Hang-up finger raises shall be reported
immediately. In no case shall employees be allowed to
enter the finger raise.
Rule 316 - Drawing shall be stopped in all adjacent finger
raises around the "pack-up" or "hang-up" finger raises
to prevent movement while charging explosives.
Rule 317 - Blasting of the "pack-up" or "hang-up" finger
raises shall be closely supervised.
Rule 318 - Explosives shall be securely tied to blasting sticks.
Adequate length of blasting sticks shall be used in
positioning the charge. When a detonating fuse is
used, it shall be long enough to reach the collar of the
draw point where the blasting cap and fuse are to be
connected. Where igniter cord is used, it shall be long
enough to reach the collar of the draw point.
Rule 319 - All access from any other drift or level that
provides entrance to the finger raise to be blasted shall
be well guarded.
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Rule 320 - When it is necessary to enter pack-up or hangup raise, adequate precautionary measures shall be
taken.
B. Slusher Operations
Rule 321 - When slushing, the cable shall always be guided by
sheaves, pipe or steel and the like.
Rule 322 - Slusher motor switches shall be labelled before any
work is done on or around the machine.
Rule 323 - It shall be prohibited to stand near or walk along
cables when the scraper is in motion.
Rule 324 - Operators shall be required to keep cable winding
straight and running freely through the sheaves.
Rule 325 - Cover guards shall not be removed except when it
is necessary for repairs and shall be replaced and
properly fastened before the machine is operated.
Rule 326 - Slushers that are not secured by based bolts shall
be firmly stulled down or wedged under band-holes.
Rule 327 - Slusher operators shall be required to report
immediately to the Supervisor-In-Charge on any water
accumulation in short ore passes.
C. Miscellaneous Rules in Block Caving Operations
Rule 328 - In case the subsidence zone of a block caving
operations falls on a flat area or a depression where
there is a possibility of water being accumulated, the
following shall be followed:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Regular back filling of the subsidence shall be

undertaken to maintain a minimum of 4% gradient
over the subsidence area to drain off rainwater.
Tailings and slurries shall not be used as backfill on
subsidence area.
Pipe-outs found within the subsidence area shall be
filled immediately.
Unauthorized persons and vehicles shall be
restricted from the subsidence area.
Adequate supply of lifelines shall be kept at the
immediate vicinity of the subsidence area.
Periodic survey regarding rate of subsidence, pipe outs,
cracks and other significant observations in the area
shall be undertaken. Records shall be kept to serve as
reference by all concerned.
SECTION 37 : RAISING
A. Alimak Raising
Rule 329 - In
raising,
the
maintained/provided:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
following
shall
be
top deck clear

cage clean
climbing shoes in the cage
safety belt attachments in cage
emergency tools in cage
Rule 330 - It is prohibited to stand or work on the top deck of

the climber at the bottom of the raise.
Rule 331 - Hose reel motor and control shall be tested before
ascending.
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Rule 332 - When ascending or descending

employees shall stay only inside the cage.
the
raise,
Rule 333 - When ascending the raise, the following shall be

observed :
a. Check and clean out racks and gear teeth
b. Bar down
c. Check all rock bolts
Rule 334 - When barring down the face, any large rocks on
the top of the Alimak cage shall be brought down to
the bottom.
Rule 335 - When installing racks, the following shall be
observed:
a. Keep the racks as closely in line as practicable as
possible.
b. Keep the racks securely bolted into place.
c. Inspect the racks and rockbolts regularly.
Rule 336 - Tools, explosives or any other materials shall not
be carried on top deck of the climber.
Rule 337 - The face shall be checked for misfires and bootlegs
before starting to drill.
Rule 338 -
Adequate ventilation shall be provided to the face.
Rule 339 - Header plate at the topmost section of the guide

rack shall be provided.
Rule 340 - Preventive maintenance shall be conducted by
authorized servicemen on the climber and its
accessories regularly.
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Rule 341 - The climber down the raise shall be tested by

gravity at least once a week.
Rule 342 - Only authorized operator shall be allowed to
operate the raise climber.
B. Raise Boring
Rule 343 -
Raise bore stations shall be adequately ventilated.
Rule 344 - Cuttings (muck) shall not be allowed to accumulate

for a long period of time to avoid secondary blasting
due to compaction.
Rule 345 - On soft or moderately hard ground, the raise bore
shall be grouted or concrete lined to avoid slabbing or
caving of the walls.
Rule 346 - Collar shall be covered with rigid screen and
fenced.
SECTION 38 : FUELLING AND SERVICING
Rule 347 - The Regional Director shall be notified in writing
of the location and details of proposed automotive
diesel fuel service and storage facility before such are
to be installed/constructed in the underground mine.
Rule 348 - The manager shall ensure that the location, method
of construction and means of ventilation of a diesel fuel
service facility shall reduce the risks and conform with
pertinent laws.
Rule 349 - No installation/construction of underground fuel
facility shall be allowed unless a risk assessment has
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been conducted by the company and approved by the

Regional Director.
Rule 350 - The manager shall ensure that the fuel being
transported and stored underground in containers are
free from leaks and properly secured.
SECTION 39 : MINE RESCUE ORGANIZATION
Rule 351 - Mines employing fifty (50) or more men
underground at any one time shall maintain a mine
rescue organization capable of sustaining operation
during an emergency until outside help or assistance is
available.
Rule 352 - A mine establishing a rescue organization shall
provide and maintain Mine Rescue station with a
minimum of 5-unit self-contained oxygen breathing
apparatus of at least 2-hour duration and adequate
auxiliary apparatus, equipment and other maintenance
facilities.
Rule 353 - A mine rescue team shall maintain a minimum of
12 fully trained men.
Rule 354 - A regular member of a mine rescue team shall
possess the following qualifications and shall be
certified by the Bureau:
a. Not less than 21 years nor more than 45 years in
age.
b. Must pass a rigid physical examination.
c. Must pass the basic mine rescue course.
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d. Must have previous training in First Aid.

Rule 355 - A mine maintaining a Mine Rescue Organization
shall prepare and make available an up to date
emergency flow chart that would define the emergency
course of action.
Rule 356 - A refuge chamber or chambers or other places that
can be safely designated as escape bases shall be
provided underground. Refuge chambers shall be
provided with the necessary life sustaining equipment
and supplies.
Rule 357 - All neighboring mines shall organize a Mutual-Aid
Mine Rescue Emergency Program.
CHAPTER VII
SURFACE MINING RULES
SECTION 40 : GENERAL PROVISIONS
Rule 358 - All other safety and health rules and regulations
cited elsewhere in this Order which are applicable to
surface mining operations are hereby embodied.
Rule 359 - The vertical height of working benches shall be
kept at the maximum reach of the shovel/loader being
used.
Rule 360 - The manager shall ensure that the design, layout,
construction and maintenance of any dump or stockpile
shall take into account the following factors to
minimize the potential instability:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The nature of material dumped;

The size and weight of equipment used;
The site condition including stability of the area
where it is sited;
The drainage condition; and
The atmospheric conditions.
Rule 361 - The manager shall ensure that no quarry/open pit is

mined so close to the boundaries of the tenement in
order to provide adequate space to install protection
against inadvertently access by any person after such is
abandoned.
Rule 362 - The slope and height of benches shall be governed
by the competence and stability of the ground such that
the danger of sudden slide is minimized.
Rule 363 - A spotter or person directing the movement of
equipment during night-time shall be provided with
illuminating device such as flashlight, miner's lamp,
reflectorized vest and gloves or any combination
thereof.
Rule 364 - When resuming excavations after heavy rains and
blasting, all banks shall be inspected for cracks or
ground movement which may indicate the beginning of
a slide or rock sloughing and that proper markings
shall be placed thereat.
Rule 365 - It shall be prohibited to work on or under any
overhanging bank. The overhang shall be brought
down first before any kind of work is started.
Rule 366 - If it is necessary to work above others,
precautionary measures shall be observed and the
persons working below shall be properly notified.
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Rule 367 - It shall be prohibited to stay or pass under a raised

bucket or under any suspended load.
Rule 368 - In coming near or working around operating
equipment, an employee shall make known to the
operator of his presence in the area or shall stay within
the lines of sight of the operator.
Rule 369 - Spare or brokendown equipment shall not be left
unattended near the toe or crest of a bench and
unstable ground.
Rule 370 - Employees working within the mine/quarry and its
immediate vicinities shall be made aware and
acquainted with the mines standard blasting
procedures.
Rule 371 - Personnel of other departments servicing the pit
area shall be required to coordinate with the
mine/quarry supervisor on duty. Servicing of any
equipment shall be conducted in areas not affected by
operation or free from other moving equipment.
Rule 372 - No tourists, sightseers and other visitors shall be
allowed to enter a mine area without proper
authorization and the necessary escort. There shall be
at least one escort for the group.
Rule 373 - Whenever open pits are excavated through
abandoned
underground
workings,
cavernous
formations or in close proximity to existing
underground workings, the manager shall ensure that
appropriate precautions are undertaken and written safe
working procedures are to be followed.
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SECTION 41 : DRILLING OPERATIONS

Rule 374 - When it is necessary for both the operator and
helper to leave the equipment, the machine shall be
shut down.
Rule 375 - In the event of a power failure in the pit, the
control of the drill shall be turned to the neutral
position until power is restored.
Rule 376 - When drilling near the crest of a bank, the drill
shall be oriented at right angle and not parallel to the
bank.
Rule 377 - Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted to stay
on the platform while the drill is in motion.
Rule 378 - Electrical and power cable repairs shall be done by
authorized electricians only.
Rule 379 - When travelling up-ramp or down ramp, the front
end or mast end of machine shall be on the uphill side
of the grade. A dozer and towing cables shall be
provided to support the drill during ramp travel.
Rule 380 - Staying or resting under the drill at any time shall
be strictly prohibited.
Rule 381 - Climbing the mast while the drill is in operation
shall be prohibited. Mechanical defects or unsafe
conditions of the equipment shall be reported to the
supervisor immediately.
Rule 382 - The drill shall not be moved when no
communication/coordination is established between the
operator and his helper.
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Rule 383 - When the drill is travelling under conditions of

poor visibility, all movements shall be guided by a
helper or supervisor.
Rule 384 - When operating near power lines, the drilling
machine and its mast or derrick shall not be posted
closer than 6 meters horizontally and 1.5 meters
vertically from such lines.
SECTION 42 : LOADING OPERATION
Rule 385 - Shovels shall not be moved up or down a ramp,
between benches, under power lines, or any dangerous
place unless the pit supervisor is directing the work.
The brake shall always be checked before the
equipment is moved up or down the ramp. A dozer
and towing cables shall be provided to support shovels
during ramp travel.
Rule 386 - Before the shovel is moved, the area shall be cleared of
cable and equipment.
Rule 387 - The power cable shall not be hung over the bucket
teeth. Rope slings/cable booth shall be used and care
shall be taken so as not to subject the cable to great
tensile force.
Rule 388 - It shall be prohibited to work between the shovel and
the bank unless the shovel has been moved far enough
from it.
Rule 389 - The shovel shall be moved to a safe distance from the
bank when not in use or under repair.
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Rule 390 - The bucket shall be on the ground when a shovel is not
in operation but care must be taken so as not to hit the
power cable.
Rule 391 - Banks shall be properly trimmed to ensure safety and
stability.
Rule 392 - The shovel dipper shall not be used to push trucks or
other equipment.
Rule 393 - Empty or loaded bucket shall not be swung over
personnel and cabs of equipment. A shovel shall never
be traveled with a loaded dipper.
Rule 394 - Fixing misaligned hoist cable on the hoist drum shall be
done by shovel mechanics unless other shovel crews
are authorized to do the job. It shall be done with
extreme care and proper coordination with the
operator, if in doing, the drum needs to be rotated.
Rule 395 - When misfires are discovered during excavations,
shovel operator shall stop operation and notify
supervisor immediately. The shovel shall not
allowed to resume operation unless the misfires
safely removed.
the
his
be
are
Rule 396 - Properly labelled and color-coded emergency switch

shall be provided below the counterweight of the
shovel for emergency stopping.
SECTION 43 : HAULING OPERATION
A. Truck Haulage
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Rule 397 - Trucks shall be inspected at the beginning of each

shift and during service periods. Any defects shall be
reported immediately to the supervisor.
Rule 398 - Gauges shall be in the operating range after start up
and these shall be checked often during operation.
Rule 399 - When travelling on a haulage road at the start of a
shift, operators shall be required to drive slowly and
check road/s for conditions and for any hazards.
Rule 400 - The road shall be cleared before the truck is
moved. The unit shall not be moved unless warning
signal is given.
Rule 401 - A minimum safe distance of 30 meters with a speed
of 30 kph shall be observed in following another truck
on a downgrade under normal conditions.
Rule 402 - Trucks shall not be parked closer than 20 meters
behind or in front or 2 meters beside other trucks.
Rule 403 - Right-hand traffic shall always be maintained unless
otherwise directed or driving at the left side of the road
is justifiably and safely warranted.
Rule 404 - It shall be prohibited to run over electric cables,
rocks or other obstructing materials. Operators shall
remove or ask others to remove any obstruction that
may pose hazards once discovered.
Rule 405 - Parked vehicles shall have the parking brakes on at
all times. When on a grade, the front wheels shall be
directed to the toe with the tires properly blocked.
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Rule 406 - Headlights shall be dimmed when approaching

vehicles during nighttime.
Rule 407 - It shall be prohibited for operators to enter or leave
the cab while it is being loaded.
Rule 408 - Dumping over a bank shall be prohibited unless it
is provided with a safety berm or protective ridge or a
spotter is employed. Designated dumping area shall be
elevated at least 1% towards the crest.
Rule 409 - Extreme caution shall be exercised when backing
the truck to the edge of dump.
Rule 410 - When in a dumping position, the truck shall be
positioned at right angle to the dump with both rear
wheels on the same level or at an equal distance from
the safety berm. After dumping, the operator shall not
start to travel unless the dumping carriage is completely
down.
Rule 411 - Operators shall be required to watch the swing
radius of the shovel when backing up for loading
position. If a spotter is employed, the operator shall
wait for his signal.
Rule 412 - Hauling trucks shall not be used to push or to pull
other vehicles.
Rule 413 - Empty trucks and light vehicles shall yield the right
of way to loaded units or heavy equipment.
Rule 414 - It is prohibited to overtake or pass a vehicle at
curves and intersections.
Overspeeding shall be
avoided and speed limits of trucks in mine/quarry
haulage roads shall be fixed.
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Rule 415 - Width of a permanent two (2) lanes haulage road

shall not be less than three (3) times the width of the
widest hauling truck.
Rule 416 - All haulage roads shall be provided with safety
berm with a height not less than the height of the cam
or hub.
Rule 417 - Spotters shall be required to guide and to occupy
position not less than 4 meters away normal to the cab
and at the driver side before giving the signal to dump.
B. Aerial Tramways
Rule 418 -
Buckets shall never be overloaded.
Rule 419 - Bucket shall be well spaced to allow proper

handling.
Rule 420 - Carrier grips and loading dock mechanism shall be
inspected at least once each shift.
Rule 421 - Brakes of the prime mover or steeply pitching
section shall be of positive action type and shall be
inspected regularly and properly maintained.
Rule 422 - Ropes and supports shall be inspected at least once
a month or as often as necessary.
Rule 423 - The tripping device at the dumping point shall
always be kept properly adjusted.
Rule 424 - Diameter of track cable connections shall be as
close as possible to the diameter of the rope to prevent
derailing of buckets.
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Rule 425 - Swing guards shall be placed to prevent buckets

from swinging, hitting towers and from falling.
Rule 426 - It shall be strictly prohibited to ride in aerial
bucket.
SECTION 44 : SURFACE ELECTRICAL CABLE
Rule 427 - Trailing cable shall not run across the loaded
blasthole areas.
Rule 428 - Climbing on any cable arch or pole when the
power cable is energized shall be strictly prohibited.
Rule 429 - Trailing cables shall be inspected daily for cuts,
bruises, breaks or any defects. Any damaged parts
shall be reported and repaired immediately.
Rule 430 - Trailing cables shall be placed or laid out in such a
way that these are protected or free from rock falling
from the bucket of the shovel, spills from trucks, being
run over by equipment or being covered by mud or
muck.
Rule 431 - Appropriate high voltage resistant gloves and other
safety gears shall always be worn whenever handling
power cables.
Rule 432 - Trailing cables shall de-energized first before
pulling out from mud/muck or before being placed in
cable arches or cable poles.
Rule 433 - Trailing cable connected to switch houses shall be
treated as energized until ascertained as not.
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Rule 434 - Switch houses shall be provided with signs or tags

denoting the equipment to which these are connected.
Rule 435 - Splice boxes and trailing cables shall not be
allowed to be buried in mud or submerged in water.
Rule 436 - Suspended trailing cable shall have
clearances over all equipment passing under.
enough
Rule 437 - Any excess live trailing cable shall be arranged in a

figure of eight (8).
SECTION 45 : HYDRAULICKING
Rule 438 - The area within which hydraulicking is being
carried out shall be marked with signs posted around it
and unauthorized entry of person on the area is
prohibited.
a. Danger signs shall be posted around tailings dump
or siltation pond.
b. Freshly formed banks of clay shall be sectioned off
by warning signs.
c. Dumps and ponds constructed with earth banks
shall be fenced off.
Rule 439 - Before any hydraulic monitor is put into operation,
all persons within the radius of the water jet shall leave
the area. Only employees directly concerned with the
operation of the monitor shall be allowed near in such
during operation.
Rule 440 - All work involved in shifting or repairing the
monitor, replacement of the nozzle, as well as any
work done within the radius of the water jet, shall be
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carried out only after the stop valve on the water line
has been shut-off.
Rule 441 - The supply of water to the monitoring device shall
be shut-off at each pause in operation, and the nozzle
of the jet fixed in a position safe for all the persons
working around it.
Rule 442 - The belts at the joints in a pipeline shall never be
tightened while pressure is on.
Rule 443 - It shall be prohibited to leave an operating
hydraulic monitor without control or to place the
hands, or any other part of the body, and object in
contact with jet stream.
Rule 444 - No water supply pump or tailings pump shall be
started until the chief operator of the hydraulic
installation gives the order, after first sounding the
start-up warning signals.
Rule 445 - Each high pressure hydraulic installation shall have
a stop valve in its main water supply line at a distance
not greater than fifty (50) meters from the monitor.
Rule 446 - To ensure that hydraulic installation will not burst
under the pressure of the water, the installation shall be
subjected to a preliminary pressure test prior to
commissioning. During operation, the pressure of the
water shall be constantly checked. Each hydraulic
monitor shall be provided with pressure gauge.
Rule 447 - Test pressure to which hydraulic installations are
subjected prior to commissioning shall exceed the
normal operating pressure by thirty (30) percent for the
piping and eighty (80) percent for the water supply
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pumps and tailings pump, but never less than five (5)
atmospheres.
Rule 448 - It shall be prohibited to come close to the foot of a
steep face or walk along the top edge of a working
face.
Rule 449 - Distance from the hydraulic monitor to the face
shall not be less than the height of the face. When
working a dense ground liable to cause falls of large
lumps, distance shall be at least 1.2 times the height of
the face.
Rule 450 - When working a face from the upwards, overhang
that starts to develop in the ground shall be cut down
in time with the water jet.
Rule 451 - Large rocks and boulders exposed as the
supporting ground is washed away shall be carefully
and gradually washed down the slope.
Rule 452 - Movement over water-deposited banks shall be
prohibited until compactness and strength of the ground
has been confirmed by thorough checking.
Rule 453 - Electric power shall be supplied to a floating
dredge pump installations by means of a trailing cable
laid on separate floats or on the floats serving as
support to the pulp line. The floats shall:
a. not overturn or sink when four (4) workmen stand
on them at a time;
b. be provided with footwalks on both sides and fitted
with hand rails at least one meter high; and
c. be illuminated during the hours of darkness.
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SECTION 46 : DREDGING
Rule 454 - All safety rules regarding the operation of chainand-bucket excavations shall apply.
Rule 455 - During service, each floating dredge pump
installations shall have at least two (2) rowboats in
good condition, one of which shall be floating and
ready. The life saving appliances shall be hanged
conspicuously around the sides of floating dredge
pumps.
Rule 456 - A rope line shall be provided along the sides of the
dredge pontoon at a convenient distance above the
water line for grasp line of anyone who may
accidentally fall into the water.
Rule 457 - At least two (2) sets of life-saving appliances per
twenty (20) meters of deck length shall be placed at
conspicuous points along the sides of the dredge and
shall be provided with sign boards.
Rule 458 - Each dredge shall be served by at least two (2) row
boats ready with oars, one of them floating at the side
of the lantern mounted at the bow.
Rule 459 - Before any operation on a dredge is started, the
corresponding signals shall be given such as startingup, shutdown, shiftover, etc.
Rule 460 - While the dredge is in operation, it shall be
prohibited to:
a. Pass through the bucket carrying frame or move
along it;
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b. Climb unto a bucket or chain link, nor enter the

discharge batch, or remain at the bow of the
pontoon or near the bucket slot when the bucketchain frame is raised high; and
c. Use of mooring ropes to reach the bank or over the
pontoon or gangway to the bank.
Rule 461 - A trap or gangway of firm construction shall be
suspended between the dredge and the bank to facilitate
movements.
Rule 462 - No gangway or trap shall be raised or lowered
when there is a person on it.
Rule 463 - A gangway fitted with handrails shall be provided
for movement of personnel to and from the roof and
upper deck.
CHAPTER VIII
SECTION 47 : HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION
A. General Provisions
Rule 464 - Only authorized and qualified personnel shall be
allowed to operate heavy equipment. Authorized
personnel shall be a holder of Land Transportation
Office drivers license.
Rule 465 - Only duly qualified and authorized persons shall be
permitted to assist, operate and maintain any machine
or equipment. Equipment operators shall be made
responsible for the protection of men and equipment
within their scope of jurisdiction.
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Rule 466 - When trackless equipment are used in underground

mining, the manager shall ensure that employees :
a. wear an outer vest or webbing harness with
reflective material on their chest and back; or
b. have panels or strips of reflective material securely
fastened to the clothing on their chest and back.
Rule 467 - All vehicles in a mine so far as is practicable shall
be fitted with roll over protective structures, blinkers
and signal lights.
Rule 468 - On-the-ground and on-the-cab inspections shall be
conducted prior to starting and operating the unit.
Rule 469 - Inspection of the conditions of all visible machine
parts shall only be done when the machine is not in
motion.
Rule 470 - When refuelling, the operator shall shut off the
engine and shall comply with the no smoking policy.
Rule 471 - The operator shall follow strictly the Preventive
Maintenance Schedule of each equipment in
accordance with the procedure set by the
manufacturer.
Rule 472 - The operator shall immediately report any defective
or faulty operation.
Rule 473 - It shall be prohibited to clean and to apply oil and
grease, adjust or repair any equipment while it is in
operation.
Rule 474 - Only authorized mechanics shall repair or make
any adjustments to the equipment.
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Rule 475 - When repairing equipment, it shall be properly

locked-out to prevent it from being set in motion.
Rule 476 - The operator shall tag/lock operators panel board
whenever repair is being done on the unit.
Rule 477 - No employee shall be allowed to undertake
servicing of the battery unless equipped with the
appropriate safety paraphernalia.
Rule 478 - Before starting a repaired equipment, an inspection
shall be done to make sure that all tools used are
removed, all working parts of the machine are free to
move without damage, and that nobody will be injured
when the machine is set in motion.
Rule 479 - Whenever washing/cleaning services is done in the
unit :
a. always shut-off the engine before cleaning.
b. never clean a hot engine.
c. always cover the starter, alternator, voltage
regulator and electrical boxes when washing the
unit with pressure washer.
Rule 480 a.
b.
c.
d.
The operator shall never start the machine unless :

the area near the machine is clear.
all covers are installed.
the park brake system is applied.
the transmission control lever is in the neutral
position.
Rule 481 - The operator shall always travel the required

speeds in congested areas
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Rule 482 - It shall be prohibited to use the machine or

equipment other than its intended purpose.
Rule 483 - The operator shall never leave the unit except in an
emergency situation.
Rule 484 - When parking on a sloping ground, operator shall
always position the unit towards the sidewall, block the
wheels, and switch off engine.
Rule 485 - The operator shall always tag the steering control
lever when a component has been removed from the
machine.
Rule 486 - No one shall be allowed to stand in the area of the
center pivot (articulation hinge) unless the frame lock is
fitted.
Rule 487 - The operator of the trackless unit shall ensure that
the transmission is always engaged while the unit is in
motion.
Rule 488 - A trackless unit shall not be parked and left
unattended unless
a. The engine or power supply has been switched off;
and
b. The parking brake has been applied;
Rule 489 - Before operating the machine, the operator shall
check all safety devices thoroughly to ensure that the
machine is in good operating condition.
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Rule 490 - Electrically driven machines shall be connected to

the electrical supply via circuit breaker.
Rule 491 - The operator shall always park the machine
properly in designated area.
Rule 492 - No employee shall be allowed to place any object
in the operators pit which may hinder or prevent
access to safety and/or operating controls.
Rule 493 - The operator shall always keep the machine clean
at all times, especially from fuel, grease, oils, rags and
and other combustible materials.
Rule 494 - The operator shall always check fire extinguisher
and/or fire prevention appliance before operating the
equipment.
Rule 495 - The operator shall always positioned the machine in
an area that has been carefully barred down and/or
rockbolted.
Rule 496 - It shall be prohibited to get on or off any moving
vehicles or equipment. Proper procedures in getting
on or off equipment shall be observed.
B. Utility Tractors
Rule 497 - No one shall be allowed to go near rotating
drivelines, pinch points and the necessary machine
guards shall be installed.
Rule 498 - Transport of personnel to workplaces by the use of
the tractor with trailer shall be allowed, provided that :
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a. Sitting capacity of the trailer is observed;

b. No assorted scraps or equipment parts are loaded
on the trailer;
c. Only handtools (i.e. wrench/pinch bar/shovel/
bolts/bearings) are allowed to be transported along with
the workers;
d. Handrails, seats with backrest shall be provided on the
trailer.
Rule 499 - Only two riders shall be allowed at the tractors
rear.
Rule 500 - When the tractor is utilized to transport
materials/scraps with the use of trailer, the following
shall be observed.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Reduce speed when going upgrade or downgrade;

Maintain the maximum speed of 20 km/hr;
Towing bar pin is properly checked and secured.
Load of the trailer should never exceed the gross
weight (2.8 tons) of the tractor.
C. Mobile Concrete Mixer (MCM)
Rule 501 - Prior to starting the engine, the Operators shall

make sure that the MCM is in good-running condition
and the areas around and underneath the vehicle are
properly checked.
Rule 502 - During operation of MCM, the operator shall
ensure that:
a. no person shall be allowed within the frame or hinge

area;
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b. no person is allowed to board on or get off the

vehicle while in motion;
c. never leave the vehicle while the engine is idling.
d. never use the safety/parking brake to stop the unit
except in an emergency situation;
e. when going downgrade, always shift to low gear.
f.
always shift to neutral gear when the parking
brake(s) is applied when discharging;
g. after discharging and/or at the end of the shift,
always clean and wash the mixer drum.
Rule 503 - During parking, the operator shall park the unit
properly, set the parking brake and the transmission
gear to neutral and allow the engine to idle for at least
1-2 minutes before shutting it off.
Rule 504 - Before towing the MCM for repair, the operator
shall ensure that:
a. both front and rear drivelines are disconnected;
b. wheel brake is released mechanically by loosening
the locknut and thread screw at the backplate of the
wheel brake cover.
Rule 505 - Operator shall always reset the safety brakes after
towing the unit at the repair shop.
D. Load-Haul-Dump/Low Profile Truck (LHD/LPT)
Rule 506 - The operator shall always disconnect the frame
lock before operating the machine.
Rule 507 - The operator shall never use the steering lever as a
handhold when mounting or dismounting the machine.
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Rule 508 - Operator shall always sound the horn before

starting the engine.
Rule 509 - Except the operator and the needed spotter, no one
shall be allowed to ride in the equipment.
Rule 510 - The operator shall lower the dump box to the
carry position before moving.
Rule 511 -
The operator shall always use seatbelts.
Rule 512 - The operator shall always install the tailgate locking
bar and a safety support tube before attempting to
work in the dump box area with the box raised.
Rule 513 - Diesel locomotive and Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) shall be
used under the following conditions :
a. the fuel injection system shall be locked to prevent
unauthorized
charging
of
air-fuel
ratio
(approximately 20:1, i. e., the engine shall use
twenty kilograms of air in burning one kilogram of
fuel).
b. the fuel shall have a flash point of 66 C or higher
and contain less then 0.12% sulfur by weight.
c. a scrubber cooling system or the like shall be
provided for the exhaust gas of the engine.
d. provisions shall be made to dilute the exhaust gas
with air to not more than 100 parts per million by
volume of carbon monoxide before it is discharged
into the surrounding atmosphere.
e. the diesel equipment shall be restricted to places
where adequate ventilation is maintained.
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f. the quantity of air supplied underground shall be

adequate to dilute all toxic constituents of the exhaust
gas to tolerable limits.
Rule 514 - No LHD machines shall (not) be operated without
fire extinguishers.
Rule 515 - LHD operators shall not be permitted to leave the
unit unless the engine is off, the parking brake is set,
the key is removed and the bucket is pressed to the
ground.
Rule 516 - When parking LHD on an incline, the machine
shall be directed towards the bank or rib and wheels
blocked.
Rule 517 - It shall be prohibited to stand in the "V" area or
pivot section between the front and rear frame of the
LHD while the engine is running.
Rule 518 - Any defect during pre-start checking of the LHD
engine shall be reported immediately to authorized
personnel.
E. Concrete/Shotcrete Pump
Rule 519 - The operator shall ensure that the pump is set-up
on a firm ground.
Rule 520 - The operator shall always level the machine
horizontally and lock the support legs before
shotcreting.
Rule 521 - The operator shall install warning signs to close the
working area from general traffic.
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Rule 522 - The operator shall always secure all lever couplings
with safety pin to ensure that such cannot snap open.
Rule 523 - The operator shall always maintain that the grate on
the hopper is bolted or pinned in a closed position to
restrict access.
Rule 524 - Whenever maintenance shall be performed inside
the hopper, the operator shall:
a. switch off the machine.
b. check both hydraulic pressure gauges for zero
readings.
Rule 525 - The operator shall never let the delivery hose kink
or buckle.
Rule 526 - Except the nozzle man, no person shall be allowed
near the concrete discharge end of the pipeline during
shotcreting.
Rule 527 - The operator and nozzle man shall follow the
underground standard communication signals.
Rule 528 - In cases where shotcreting has to be stopped or
interrupted, the operator shall lubricate the line before
resuming the activity to prevent clogging of the
discharge line.
Rule 529 - Whenever blockage occurs, the operator shall stop
pumping immediately, reverse the pumping cycle for
several strokes, switch off the machine and release all
pressure on hydraulic gauges.
Rule 530 - When clearing a clogged line, the operator shall
ensure that no person is within twenty (20) feet
minimum distance radius from the clogged line.
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Rule 531 - Only the nozzle man shall be authorized to give

signal to the pump operator during shotcreting.
F. Jumbo Drills
a.
Before and during tramming
Rule 532 - The operator shall regularly conduct ocular

inspection on the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
loose bolts, connections and other defects;

the central articulation and cylinder pins are in
place;
all guards and protective devices are firmly in
place;
check the tires for wear, cracks and other defects;
check the wheel nuts for torque setting;
check the clip assembly on the rims.
Rule 533 - The operator shall ensure that the position of the
boom is horizontal and centered with the front chassis
centerline.
Rule 534 - The operator shall never swing the boom unless all
four stabilizing jacks are set firmly on the ground.
Rule 536 - The operator shall always adhere to the grade and
side limitations of the jumbo drills. For safe operation
in forward reverse direction, the maximum allowable
grade shall be 15 and the maximum allowable side
slope shall be 5 when the machine is fully articulated.
b. Drilling
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Rule 537 - Before starting the powerpack, the operator shall

ensure that all control levers are in neutral position.
Rule 538 - The operator shall ensure that no person is within
the danger area before moving the boom.
Rule 539 - For optimum stability and perfectly parallel holes,
the chassis shall be on line with the gallery being
drilled.
Rule 540 - The operator shall never start a motor while it is
underloaded.
Rule 541 - The operator shall always use the boom extension
when approaching the drill feed to the face instead of
the feed crowd cylinder.
Rule 542 - Boom extension shall always be in the position,
which allows the drill feed to be rotated/positioned
below the boom, and maintained in such position until
the drilling pattern has been completed.
Rule 543 -
Before drilling, the operator shall ensure that :
a. the position and direction of the drill is correct.

b. the drill feed is firmly placed against the face and
maintained in that position throughout the drilling
operation.
Rule 544 - The operator shall always ensure that the drill feed
is always in contact with the face.
Rule 545 - In correcting drilling direction, operator shall align
the rod in the rod guides.
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Rule 546 - To prevent oil overheating, the operator shall

position the feed lever in the neutral position before
positioning the boom to drill the next hole.
Rule 547 - The operator shall resort to manual percussion only
when the drill steel is jammed in the hole.
G. Rockbreakers
Rule 548 - The operator shall maintain a constant down force
on the breaker in line with the tool.
Rule 549 - The operator shall position the tool at a 90 angle
to the surface of the rock and in no case that the boom
shall be used to hold the breaker in position on the
rock.
Rule 550 - The operator shall not operate the breaker with the
hydraulic cylinders either fully extended or retracted.
Rule 551 - The operator shall never use the breaker tool in
prying, picking or lifting.
Rule 552 - The operator shall never change the pressure
setting of any valves unless authorized instruction has
been obtained.
Rule 553 - The operator shall observe caution when draining
hot fluids from the machine.
Rule 554 - The operator shall never operate the machine if any
rotating part is damaged.
Rule 555 - A screen guard shall be provided between the
operator and grizzly to protect the operator from fly
rocks during breaking operation.
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Rule 556 - No breaking shall be allowed during dumping of

ore by LHD/LPT operator.
Rule 557 - The operator shall always position the rock
breakers boom away from the grizzly after breaking.
Rule 558 - The operator shall ensure that the moil tool shall
not hit the grizzly bars or grizzlies during breaking.
Rule 559 - Rockbreaking operation shall be temporarily
stopped when overheating of the unit occurs and such
shall be reported immediately for repair.
Rule 560 - No secondary blasting shall be allowed at the
dumping point when the breaker bogs down.
H. Mobile Rockbreaker
Rule 561 - The operator shall never remove any element of the
exhaust system or any safety covers and devices from
the machine.
Rule 562 - When servicing the equipment, the operator shall
always switch off the unit and extend the jacks to
stabilize the unit.
I. Scrappers, Crane, Graders and Loaders
Rule 563 - When the units are not in use, the blade, buckets or
rippers shall be lowered on the ground.
Rule 564 - Operators shall be required to be alert on the
danger of slide or falling rocks when cleaning a toe.
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Rule 565 - Back-up lights shall be in good condition when

working at night.
Rule 567 - The foot brake on tractors and hand brakes on
graders and loaders shall be (b)locked when parked on
an incline.
Rule 568 - As far as is practicable, graders shall be operated
in the same direction as traffic flow.
Rule 569 - When maneuvering on inclined ground, the blade
or bucket shall be kept as low as possible.
Rule 570 - Unauthorized persons shall be prohibited to ride on
dozers, graders or loaders.
Rule 571 - All units shall be parked in an area free from slides
and other hazards.
CHAPTER IX
SECTION 48 : OFFSHORE MINING
Rule 572 - All requirements, rules and regulations as imposed
by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and
other concern government agencies shall apply.
Rule 573 - Vessels shall be equipped with lifesavers, jackets
and lifeboats to a total of at least one and a half times
the number of persons who are on the vessel.
Rule 574 - Offshore operations shall have at least one (1)
standby motorboat available which is capable of being
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launched fully loaded and shall accommodate at least

one and a half times the number of persons on the
vessel for emergency purposes.
Rule 575 - Adequate and suitable firefighting equipment shall
be made available.
Rule 576 - All supervisors and workers shall be trained on the
proper use of firefighting equipment.
Rule 577 - Vessels shall always carry along full-time
occupational health nurse, part-time occupational
doctor and first aiders as may be deemed necessary by
the Director and shall be provided with medicines,
equipment and faciilities.
Rule 578 - A potable and adequate supply of drinking water
shall be provided and maintained, conveniently
accessible and clearly marked as drinking water for all
persons.
Rule 579 - Where diving operations are carried out,
appropriate first aid and rescue equipment shall be
provided.
Rule 580 - It is prohibited to possess or acquire explosives
without the proper authorization from the Philippine
National Police or other proper authorities.
Rule 581 - No person shall be allowed to use a dredge in any
mining operation unless authorized by the Bureau.
Rule 582 - An application may be filed with the Bureau for
approval to use a dredge in any mining operation
provided that the applicant shall submit:
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a. Plans showing the location of the dredging

operation together with the general layout of the
dredging proposal.
b. Design and construction details of the dredge
including;
i. Structural descriptions;
ii. The means to be used to maneuver the dredge
from place to place in the dredging operation;
iii. The means to be used to break out and raise the
products of the dredging operation;
iv. The maximum depth of the water at which the
dredging operations are to be carried out.
c. Design details of any morning or anchoring
apparatus to be used in carrying out the dredging
operation;
d. Details of the loads used in any design, stability and
buoyancy calculations;
e. Details of any ballast requirements or limitations
including any restrictions on the storage of free
liquid, and the maximum and minimum draught of
the dredge;
f.
Details of the means of access from the tank to
the dredge;
g. Buoyancy and stability of the dredge under all
operating condition;
h. The results of buoyancy and stability tests; and
i.
Details of any apparatus obtained from concerned
government agencies.
Rule 583 - Prior to any repairs, modifications or alterations to
be carried out on a dredge that may affect its strength,
buoyancy and stability, the company shall
obtain/submit the following :
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a. Approval from the Bureau to carry out such work;

b. Plans, specifications, drawing and design
calculations are submitted to the Bureau which
indicate the extent and nature of such work;
c. Approval from the concerned government
agencies.
Rule 584 - All life saving equipment shall be kept in a
conspicuous place that is easily accessible and shall be
immediately repaired or replaced when it is damaged
or lost.
Rule 585 - No employee shall be allowed to interfere or
tamper with any life saving equipment provided on the
dredge except :
a. For the purpose of saving lives;
b. In the course of the conduct of a training exercise
approved by the manager; or
c. As otherwise authorized by the manager.
Rule 586 - The manager shall ensure so far as is practicable to
pose warning signs in conspicuous places to warn
persons of danger from the head lines, side lines and
other drive lines or mooring lines.
Rule 587 - The manager shall ensure that each anchor for a
head line, side line or mooring line is of adequate
strength.
Rule 588 - Each dredge shall be served by at least two (2) row
boats ready with cars, one of them floating at the side
of the lantern mounted at the bow.
B. Life Saving Appliances
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Rule 589 - A suitable stand-by vessel shall always be available

and;
a. Stationed in the vicinity of the dredge;
b. Ready to render assistance in the event of an
emergency on or near the dredge;
c. Capable of accommodating safely on board all
employees who may need to be rescued from the
dredge;
d. Equipped if necessary with a rescue or pick-up
boat suitable for safely retrieving employees from
the water by day or night.
Rule 590 - Whenever it is not necessary to provide a stand-by
vessel either on the dredge or on a vessel alongside, a
rescue or pick-up boat shall be provided.
Rule 591 - Until such time the emergency shelter
accommodation or the living accommodation has been
installed and is suitable for use, no person shall remain
on the dredge unless :
a. Safe means of access and egress are provided and
maintained between the dredge and a suitable
vessel/s; and
b. The said vessel/s are stationed immediately
alongside the dredge.
Rule 592 - Where the means of access or egress to a vessel
alongside the dredge has to be removed, the number of
employees left on the installation shall not normally
exceed the capacity of the available accommodation on
the dredge or the capacity of the survival craft and
lifecraft as mentioned in Rule 574.
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Rule 593 - When employees are allowed to live on the dredge,

such shall be provided with motor-propelled survival
craft which are capable of being safely launched fully
loaded and of accommodating in aggregate at least oneand-a-half times the number of employees who are on
the dredge.
Rule 594 - Where sufficient lifecrafts are provided to
accommodate the total number of employees on the
dredge, the number of motor propelled survival craft
shall be sufficient to accommodate in aggregate the
number of persons on the dredge.
Rule 595 - The painter or rope of every inflatable lifecraft
which is not davit-launched shall have external and
secured to a strong point on the dredge.
Rule 596 - Survival craft and lifecrafts shall be manufactured
based on International Standard or conform with the
specification standard set by the MARINA.
Rule 597 - Suitable lifejackets shall be provided to employees,
to a total of at least one and a half times the number of
employees or as required by the MARINA, who are
on the dredge.
Rule 598 - All such lifejackets shall be properly maintained
and kept readily available for use at a suitable place or
places which shall be clearly marked.
Rule 599 - Such lifejackets shall be manufactured by a
recognized international standard or conform with the
specifications set by the MARINA.
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Rule 600 - Sufficient and suitable lifebuoys manufactured,

distributed and installed shall be in accordance with
international and national standards.
C. Offshore Communications
Rule 601 - Effective means of communication shall always be
provided in the dredge and its stand-by vessel/s and
helicopters.
Rule 602 - Where possible, there shall be radio or telephone;
an alternative means of signalling shall also be
provided.
Rule 603 - All such equipment shall be used only by a suitably
trained and competent operator.
Rule 604 - Communication equipment shall be efficient,
properly installed, regularly tested and kept in good
condition.
Rule 605 - Radio-frequency Communication Equipment shall
have the frequency conspicuously marked on both the
transmitter and the receiver.
Rule 606 - Radio-frequency communication equipment shall
not affect or be affected by any other signalling
equipment in the neighborhood.
Rule 607 - In case of electrical storms which could affect the
transmission, no radio signals shall be given in which
misunderstandings might lead to an accident.
D. Helicopters
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Rule 608 - No helicopter shall land or take off from the dredge
until radio or visual communication has been
established between the helicopter and the dredge.
Rule 609 - All practicable precautionary measures shall be
taken to ensure the safety of employees on the dredge
during the helicopter operations which include :
a. The provision of any operational information
concerning the dredge or any vessel which may be
alongside as may be required by the person in
charge of the helicopter; and
b. The control of any activity in the dredge that may
endanger helicopter operations.
Rule 610 - As practicable as is possible, suitable means shall
be provided for ascertaining at any time :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Wind speed and direction;

Air temperature;
Barometric pressure;
Visibility;
Cloud base; and
Cover
Rule 611 - Adequate and suitable equipment, in accordance

with requirement from appropriate government agency,
shall be provided to ensure the safety of the helicopter
operations.
Rule 612 - Where a helicopter landing area is provided, it shall
be located and constructed in conformity with standard
required by the appropriate government agency.
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Rule 613 - Where by reason of the scale of helicopter

movements it is necessary in order to avoid danger, the
manager shall appoint a competent employee as
helicopter landing officer to be responsible for the
control of helicopter operations in relation to the
dredge.
Rule 614 - All employees engaged in the helicopter operations
on the dredge or who may be near the helicopter
landing area shall be subject to the immediate and
effective control of the helicopter landing officer.
E. Alarms, Means of Escape and Fire Fighting Equipment
Rule 615 - General alarm and public address systems shall be
provided and maintained on the dredge.
Rule 616 - The manager shall institute a system of signals and
warning to be used in the event of an emergency and
shall take adequate steps to ensure that all employees
are familiar with all signals.
Rule 617 - The manager shall adopt a sufficient and suitable
safe means of escape to abandonment areas which shall
be provided with :
a. the survival craft launching areas;
b. an attendant vessel; and
c. helicopter deck
Rule 618 - Fire protection devices, fire extinguishing
appliances, breathing apparatus and other safety
equipment shall be provided in the dredge and escape
vessels.
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Rule 619 - All supervisors and sufficient number of workers

shall be trained in the use of fire extinguishing
equipment.
Rule 620 - An adequate number of employees trained to use
the fire extinguishing equipment shall be readily
available during all working periods.
F. Living Accommodations
Rule 621 - The accommodation shall be provided with
adequate protection from the weather and is
constructed of suitable fire resisting material.
Rule 622 - The accommodation shall be located so as to
minimize noise and special attention shall be given to
noise reduction in sleeping quarters.
Rule 623 - Sufficient beds or bunks for the number of
employees expected on the dredge shall be provided.
Rule 624 - An adequate space for employees to hang up their
personal clothing and each employee shall be provided
with one lockable drawer or locker.
Rule 625 - For every bunk, there shall be in each room at least
one properly stowed lifejacket.
Rule 626 - The employee shall be provided with a separate
facility for the storage of working clothes outside the
sleeping area.
Rule 627 - The manager shall ensure that the employees are
provided with a mess hall and galley to cater for at
least half the number of employees likely to use the
mess hall in any given time.
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Rule 628 - A sufficient number of receptacles shall be

provided at suitable places for the disposal of garbage
and other waste.
Rule 629 - A
sufficient number of toilets and bathrooms
shall be provided in the vessel.
G. Health and First Aid
Rule 630 - A suitable provision shall be made for the effective
treatment of injured and ill employees.
Rule 631 - The manager shall ensure that a sick bay is
provided in the dredge to serve the employees who
suffered injury or sickness.
Rule 632 - Except where medical advice is to the contrary, all
employees suffering from other than minor injuries and
illness shall be transferred on shore for treatment.
Provided further, pending transfer on shore, employees
who suffered injuries and illness shall be placed in a
sick bay or medical treatment room.
Rule 633 - Necessary equipment, such as suitable stretchers,
shall always be kept readily available to ensure that the
transfer may safely be undertaken.
Rule 634 - The manager shall ensure that the dredge has an
adequate number of trained first aider in every shift of
the mining operation.
Rule 635 - An adequate first aid kit shall always be readily
available to be used by the first aider.
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Rule 636 - The manager shall ensure that the employees are
informed of, notices shall be posted in appropriate
languages indicating the arrangements for obtaining,
first aid treatment, the means of identifying first aid
personnel and the location of first aid equipment and
facilities.
CHAPTER X
SECTION 49
:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROGRAM
PREPARATION OF AN
AND PREPAREDNESS
Rule 637 - The employer shall ensure the preparation of an

emergency response preparedness program prior to
commencement of any mining operation which shall
contain, among others, the following :
a. identification of hazards that might disrupt or cause
an emergency at the mine;
b. assess every perceivable risks that may constitute
an emergency;
c. controlling measures that have to be undertaken to
prevent or deal with the emergency which shall
include,
i. organization of crisis management group;
ii. the provision of appropriate facilities, vehicles
and equipment;
iii. the provision of effective alarm systems;
iv. the development of procedures or protocols to
deal with emergencies;
v. the training of employees in emergency
procedures;
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vi. the training of employees in fire fighting, mine

rescue and recovery and other relevant
emergency response functions;
vii. regular scenario simulation to test the response
capability;
viii.the continuous review of procedures,
monitoring and maintenance of facilities and
equipment;
ix. provisions for update and revision of the
program in view of any change in mining
operation, conditions and rules and regulations.
Rule 638 - The employer shall ensure that an emergency drill
be conducted quarterly, in order to test the
effectiveness of the program.
Rule 639 - The employer shall be required to submit to the
Bureau, copy furnished the Regional Office, a report
on the conduct of the emergency drill as required in
Rule 638.
CHAPTER XI
EXPLOSIVES
SECTION 50 : MINE BLASTER FOREMAN
Rule 640 - All applicable provisions of the revised
implementing rules and regulations of the Explosives
Law should also form part of this order.
Rule 641 - A blaster shall be duly registered and currently
licensed mining engineer; or a Professional Regulation
Commission registered mine/quarry foreman.
Rule 642 - A blaster shall be required to comply with the
following:
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a. conduct or direct the blasting operations which

includes the preparation, fixing and firing of
charges, and handling of misfires;
b. take charge of the disposition and safety of
explosives, its accessories and magazines;
c. keep records on the daily consumption of
explosives and submit to the Bureau a monthly
consumption report in the prescribed PNP form;
and
d. strictly enforce the safety rules and regulations
governing the storage, handling and usage of
explosives.
SECTION 51 : CONSTRUCTION OF MAGAZINES
Rule 643 - Magazines shall be constructed in accordance with
the specifications shown in Appendix H. Location
map and plans shall be approved first by the Bureau
before any construction starts.
Rule 644 - Magazine designed to accommodate fifty (50)
kilograms or more of explosives shall be of permanent
construction and shall be resistant to weather, fire, theft
and bullet.
Rule 645 - Contractor/Permit Holder/Permittee/Lessee who
hired the services of drilling and blasting contractor
shall be required to provide magazines for the use of
the service contractor during the duration of the
contract.
Rule 646 - Portable magazines shall be designed to
accommodate less than 50 kg. and
resistant to
elements and pilferage.
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Rule 647 - Portable magazine shall not be transferred to any

location without authorization from the PNP and
Regional Office.
Rule 648 - Contractors/Permit Holder/Permittee/Lessee who
hired the services of drilling and blasting contractor
shall be required to provide magazine for the use of the
service contractor during the duration of the contract.
Rule 649 - Permanent magazines shall have no openings
except for entrance and ventilation. Wall vents shall be
of the "off-set" type and all vents shall be covered with
metal screens or so constructed as to prevent the
entrance of persons, animals, sparks and bullets.
Rule 650 - A magazine shall always be kept securely locked
with at least two (2) door padlocks, whose keys shall
be separately kept by the blaster and representative/s
from the Philippine National Police.
Rule 651 - If a magazine is illuminated electrically, the lighting fixtures
shall be of "vapor-proof" and explosion proof type, the
wires shall be in conduit and the light switch shall be situated
on the outside of the building.
Rule 652 - Underground issuing magazines shall consist of a
separate drive or chamber free from leaks and shall be
made of fire-resistance materials. It shall be located in
areas safe from all mining operations and far from
mine exits.
Rule 653 - Each magazine shall have the following additional
fixtures:
a.
b.
warning signs;
the interior shall be kept clean and dry;
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
walls shall be painted white;

the floor shall be provided with matting, preferably
wood with no exposed metals;
adequate ventilation;
surface magazines shall be provided with
lightning arresters, eave on door openings and
meshed-wire fence at least 1.5 meters away from
the magazine;
adequate fire extinguishers shall be provided
outside the fence for surface magazines and on the
outside wall for the issuing magazine.
deposit box outside the gate where the flammable
materials such as lighters and matches could be
deposited
Rule 654 - Magazine surroundings shall be kept clear of

woods, grasses and other flammable and combustible
materials for a distance of 1.5 meters.
SECTION 52 : STORING
Rule 655- Explosives and blasting accessories shall be stored
separately in the following manner:
a. Dynamite Magazine (Dynamite, detonating cord
and Primer)
b. Blasting Cap Magazine (Blasting Caps, connectors,
delay connectors)
c. Fuse Magazine (Safety Fuse)
d. Ammonium Nitrate Magazine (Ammonium Nitrate
and Slurry)
Rule 656 - Explosives shall be piled and issued on a first-infirst-out" (FIFO) basis.
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Rule 657 - All piles shall have at least fifteen (15) centimeters
distance from the walls of the magazine and shall
maintain an aisle along the door way.
Rule 658 - Height of pile shall be maximized to an equivalent
reach of a person.
Rule 659 - Capacity of all magazines shall conform with the
pre-computed floor area of the magazine.
Rule 660 - A maximum of fifteen (15) days supply of
explosives shall be stored in an issuing magazine and
withdrawals shall only be administered by the blaster.
Rule 661 - Fuses shall not be stored underground longer than
seventy-two (72) hours unless the storage place is safe
and dry.
Rule 662 - In underground storage, explosives and accessories
shall be stored above the level of the floor or in
shelves.
Rule 663 - Explosives which have deteriorated overtime shall
be properly disposed of in accordance with the
manufacturers instruction.
Rule 664 - Loose explosives and blasting supplies shall be
returned immediately to its proper container inside the
magazine.
Rule 665 a.
b.
c.
d.
Underground magazines shall be :

dry and flat flooring;
free from fire and any potential rock fall;
separated from other workplaces;
provided sufficient ventilation and airways.
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e. Constructed on stable ground

Rule 666 - Underground magazines shall not be located within
the radius of:
a. 100 meters from shafts or other underground
magazines;
b. 25 meters from workplaces;
c. 10 meters from raise or winze which is used for
personnel accessway; and
d. 50 meters from blasting area.
Rule 667 - A notice shall be posted at the entrance of every
underground explosive magazine, stating the rate of
burning of the fuse used.
SECTION 53 : TRANSPORTATION
Rule 668 - Vehicle transporting explosives shall not be
overloaded and in no case shall boxes or packages be
piled in such a position that these may easily fall- off.
Rule 669 - Vehicles containing explosives shall never be taken
inside a garage or shop for repairs or other purposes
and shall avoid unnecessary delays or stops during
transport.
Rule 670 - Vehicles transporting explosives shall stop before
crossing railroad tracks or main highways and then
proceed with caution and conform to all other traffic
safety measures.
Rule 671 - When vehicles containing explosives are stopped,
the hand brake shall be applied, motor power shut-off,
wheels properly blocked and shall never be left
unattended.
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Rule 672 - Transporting of explosives shall be entrusted only

to the blaster and all necessary precautions for the
prevention of fire or explosion shall be observed.
Rule 673 - Vehicles assigned to carry explosives shall be diesel
driven and have the following fixtures and in good
mechanical condition:
a. Flat wooden flooring
b. Wood, tarpaulin or other suitable dunnage materials
to cover all exposed metal especially the side of
vehicles and to prevent the contact of explosives
packages.
c. Adequate fire extinguishers
d. EXPLOSIVE signs shall be clearly marked on all
sides of the conveyance.
e. Surface transport shall be provided by red flags
while underground transport shall have red light
(front and back).
Rule 674 - Explosives shall be transported in a specifically
designed vehicle, as in Rule 606, and shall be escorted
only by the blaster and his blasting crew and the PNP
representative. No other employee is allowed to ride
on a vehicle transporting explosive.
Rule 675 - No explosives shall be carried on electric
locomotives or in a car next to an electric locomotive.
Car loaded with explosives shall be pulled by means of
a wooden or non-conducting drawbar.
Rule 676 - Metals, metallic tools or inflammable substances or
materials shall not be carried in the same vehicle
transporting explosives.
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Rule 677 - Detonators shall not be carried in the same vehicle

transporting explosives.
Rule 678 - Capped fuses shall be taken underground only in
covered containers.
Rule 679 - Explosives which are transported by using LoadHaul-Dump/Low Profile Trucks shall be placed in a
prescribed wooden box.
SECTION 54 : HANDLING
Rule 680 - Explosives shall not be allowed to become
unnecessarily wet and be exposed to weather or rough
treatment.
Rule 681 - No metal hooks or any metal tool shall be used in
handling explosives except those prescribed by the
explosive's manufacturer and approved by the Bureau.
Rule 682 - Detonators and other explosives shall not be carried
inside pockets or clothings nor shall be left carelessly
lying around.
Rule 683 - Packages or boxes of explosives shall not be
opened, repacked or reboxed with any metal tool and
in close proximity to other explosives.
Rule 684 - Proper tools and equipment shall be made available
to the employees using and handling explosives.
Rule 685 - Detonators and other explosives shall be brought to
working places in appropriate containers and in
accordance with safety practices and shall remain in
respective containers until ready for use.
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Rule 686 - Only non-sparking tools shall be used in opening

boxes of explosives. Explosive boxes or containers
shall be entirely emptied before these are discarded.
Boxes or packing materials showing stain shall be
destroyed by burning in the designated disposal site.
Rule 687 - Prime cartridges shall be exploded or utilized
within twenty-four (24) hours after these are prepared.
Rule 688 - Blasting cap shall not be removed from original
containers except when capping fuses.
Rule 689 - Fuses shall be capped in suitable places outside of
the explosives magazine.
Rule 690 - It shall be the responsibility of the supervisor to
clear the blasting area of all unnecessary personnel and
equipment that may be affected before any blast is
undertaken. Guards shall be posted at all possible
approaches to the blasting area.
Rule 691 - Blasting area shall be clearly marked with
appropriate signs which shall be put up when moving
into an area to begin loading and left posted until the
blast is ready to be fired.
Rule 692 - Unauthorized persons shall not be allowed in the
immediate vicinity of the area during loading and
blasting operation.
Rule 693 - The supervisor on duty shall give his signal to the
blaster from a vantage position where he can see the
entire blast area. The siren operator shall be at the
siren when the guards are posted so that there shall be
no unnecessary delay when the charged holes are
ready for firing.
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Rule 694 - Unused explosive shall be returned to the proper

storage magazine.
Rule 695 - Spilled explosive containers and blasting agents
shall be cleaned up properly and disposed of
thoroughly.
Rule 696 - Misfires found in blasted areas shall not be touched
or disturbed except by competent persons.
Rule 697 - Two-way radios shall be turned off within 100
meters from electrical blasting cables or when entering
an explosive magazine area.
Rule 698 - In case where debris from blasting is generated in
surface mining, the manager shall cause to institute the
following necessary precautionary measures to prevent
injury to persons or damage to property within or
outside of the tenement.
a. Blasting mats are used and secured in a manner
which will contain the debris during blasting
operation;
b. If the nature of blasting in which case the mats may
not be effective, proper blast design shall be
effected to minimize the risk of fly rock.
Rule 699 - Whenever blasting is to be undertaken in hot
material the manager shall adopt charging and firing
precautions and shall take the necessary precautions in
accordance with the relevant procedure.
Rule 700 - Explosives shall not be taken to the face or
immediate vicinity of the blasting site until all drilling
work has been completed.
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Rule 701 - Holes to be blasted shall be charged as near to

blasting time as practicable as possible and shall be
blasted as soon as possible after charging has been
completed.
Rule 702 - Blasting shall be done only at specified times
preferably at the end of a shift or at lunch break.
Blasting at other times shall only be done by special
arrangement with shift boss or an authority of the
manager or the Officer-In-Charge/duty. All charged
holes shall be detonated immediately.
Rule 703 - Before loading, all drill holes shall be thoroughly
cleaned with compressed air through a blowpipe.
Rule 704 - Every newly opened box or can of fuse shall be
tested for burning rate.
Rule 705 - Only standard fuse shall be used in the mines with
burning rate not less than one hundred (100) seconds
nor more than one hundred eighty (180) seconds per
meter.
Rule 706 - Only an approved broad-jawed crimper in
satisfactory working condition shall be used for
crimping caps.
Rule 707 - It shall be prohibited to use a fuse that has been
tampered or damaged.
Rule 708 - Priming an explosive cartridge shall be made only
in the blasting area.
Rule 709 - Only non-sparking material puncher shall be used
in priming.
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Rule 710 - When priming, the cap shall be securely buried in

and surrounded by the powder of the explosive
cartridge.
Rule 711 - Only explosive cartridges and not the primer
cartridges shall be slit for loading.
Rule 712 - Only non-spark producing materials shall be used
for tamping cartridges in a hole.
Rule 713 - Only direct and moderate pressure without
pounding or punching shall be applied when placing
the primer cartridge.
Rule 714 - Fuse lengths used in blasting shall be long enough
to allow ample time before lighting or spitting all holes
and retreating to a safe place.
Rule 715 - The minimum length of the fuse for a single charge
or loaded shot shall be one (1) meter provided that it is
the only charge to be fired at one time in the same
working place.
Rule 716 - In addition to the desired length of fuse required to
give the proper sequence to the holes, all fuses shall be
extended at least one half (1/2) meter in length.
Hence, the extending length of fuse from the collar of
the hole is equal to the desired sequence length plus
1/2 meter.
Rule 717 - As far as is practicable, when not using igniter
cords and beanhole connectors, fuse ends shall be
grouped for bunch lighting.
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Rule 718 - A maximum of twenty-five (25) holes can be

individually lighted by two (2) men but for larger
rounds, igniter cord and beanhole connectors shall be
used.
Rule 719 - No work of any kind shall be done at the blasting
area after totally charging the hole.
Rule 720 - A fuse timer shall be provided for every blast
which shall be lighted simultaneously or before the first
fuse in the hole is spitted except when blasting rounds
using igniter cords and beanhole connectors.
Rule 721 - The length of the fuse timer shall be one (1) meter
less than the total length of the fuse in one hole.
Rule 722 - Detonators of different brands shall not be used in
the same round.
Rule 723 - When rock temperature exceeds 65 C, holes shall
be blasted with high temperature explosives.
Rule 724 - Sufficient blasting shelters shall be provided to
protect all employees endangered by flyrocks from
blasting.
Rule 725 - At least fifteen (15) minutes before blasting,
warning horns shall be sounded, adjoining workings
that can be affected by the blast shall be cleared of
equipment and personnel and all approaches to the
blasting area shall be fully guarded.
Rule 726 - Guards posted at entrances and/or approaches to
the blasting area shall be informed of and count the
number of blast and shall remain at their stations until
the blasting operation is finished.
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Rule 727 - It shall be prohibited for a miner to blast holes

alone. Two (2) men shall always be at the face when
fuses are lighted.
Rule 728 - Fuses shall be ignited only with hot wire lighters,
lead spitter, igniter cord, or other such device designed
for this purpose.
Rule 729 -
It shall be prohibited to:
a. use empty explosives cases for kindling.

b. possess any paper product used in the packing of
explosives left after blasting. Accumulations of
fiber board cases, paper case linens, cartons or
cartridge paper shall be destroyed by burning after
these have been carefully examined to make sure
these are empty.
c. spring a borehole near another hole loaded with
explosives.
d. load a springed borehole with another charge of
explosives until it has cooled sufficiently.
e. store cases of dynamite in such a way that
cartridges stand on end.
f. use fuse and blasting caps in wet holes without
having a thoroughly waterproofed joint between the
fuse and the cap.
g. kink fuse in making up primers or in tamping a
charge.
h. light fuse in any borehole unless the hole contains
sufficient stemming to protect explosives from
sparks coming from the lighted fuse.
i. try to light fuse with burning papers, other
inflammable fuse or improvised torches.
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SECTION 55 : ELECTRIC BLASTING

Rule 730 - All previously cited rules on fuse blasting which
apply to electric blasting shall be hereby embodied.
Rule 731 - Electric blasting shall be used in those working
places where fuse blasting endangers the safety of the
employees.
Rule 732 - Entrances to places where electric blasting is to be
undertaken shall be guarded from the time the
connection to the power circuit is made until the round
is fired.
Rule 733 - Only duly licensed blaster shall be allowed to
conduct electric blasting.
Rule 734 - If electric blasting is controlled from the outside of
a mine, a complete check for the number of men shall
be done before firing.
Rule 735 - Leg wires of electric blasting caps shall be kept
shunted until ready to connect the lead or bus wires.
Rule 736 - Permanent lead wires and leg wires shall be
insulated. There shall be no breaks or bare place in
the main lines and connections shall be taped where
necessary to prevent short circuits or leaks.
Rule 737 - Wires shall not touch each other or any object that
might carry an electric current.
Rule 738 - Blasting switches, interrupter switches or their
equivalent boxes shall be locked and the keys kept by
the blaster.
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Rule 739 - When blasting, switches shall be locked in the open

position except when closed to fire the blast. Lead
wires shall not be connected to the blasting switch until
the shot is ready to be fired.
Rule 740 - Check the circuit for continuity before firing the
shots using only approved Blasters Ohmmeter.
Rule 741 - Upon returning to the face after blasting, the blaster
shall place shunts in permanent blasting line,
disconnect, and shorts the blasting cable or lead wires
and roll up the blasting cable when approaching the
face.
Rule 742 - The blasting switch shall be at a reasonably safe
distance from the blast.
Rule 743 - Blasting lines shall be kept clear from all power
and lighting lines and from all grounded pipes, rails,
etc.
Rule 744 - When electric blasting caps are used and all of the
holes fail to explode, the wires shall be disconnected
from the power source and other safety precautions
shall be done before going back to investigate the
trouble.
Rule 745 - Electric blasting on or near the surface shall cease
during thunderstorms and during the approach of
storm. All persons shall retreat to a safe place.
Rule 746 - Charging or loading of explosives shall be stopped
immediately when the presence of static electricity or
stray current is detected. The condition shall be
remedied before charging or loading is resumed.
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Electric blasting caps shall not be connected to loaded

blastholes during thunderstorms.
Rule 747 - If branch circuits are used when blast are fixed
from power circuit, safety switches located at safe
distance from the blast areas shall be provided in
addition to the main blasting switch.
Rule 748 - Safety switches and blasting switches shall be
labelled, encased in boxes, and arranged so that the
covers of the boxes cannot be closed with switch in
closed position.
Rule 749 - Where electric blasting is to be performed, electric
circuits of equipment in the immediate area to be
blasted shall be de-energized, before explosives are
brought into the area. The power shall not be turned
on again until after the shots are fired.
Rule 750 - Power sources shall be suitable for the number of
electric detonators to be fired and for the type of circuit
used.
Rule 751 - Electric blasting cap shall remain shunted until
these are being wired into the blasting circuit. Main
lines, wired rounds shall be kept shunted until
immediately before blasting.
Rule 752 - Electric blasting cap shall only be connected to the
blasting line after unnecessary personnel and equipment
are removed from the area and immediately before the
shot is to be fired.
Rule 753 - Before the layout is connected to the blasting line,
the blaster shall obtain a signal from the foreman
indicating that the area is ready for blasting; that the
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area is already cordoned at strategic locations; and that

all other personnel are properly notified.
Rule 754 During firing, the blaster shall be required to be
at a safe distance from the blast with ample cover to
protect him from flying rocks.
Rule 755 - An all-clear signal shall be sounded off every
successful blast.
SECTION 56 : BOOTLEGS AND MISFIRES
Rule 756 - Before drilling in any working place, the face,
walls, back and floor shall be carefully examined to
locate any remaining portions of holes left after the
previous firing. This examination shall first include
wetting down of the working area and shall extend
three (3) meters back from face to be drilled.
Rule 757 - Where any remaining part of a hole is found, it
shall be washed out properly to check whether the hole
contains any explosives.
Rule 758 - If the remaining part of any blasted hole which has
been fired contains explosive, it shall be called and
treated as "misfire".
Rule 759 - When the remaining part of a blast hole does not
contain explosive, it shall be called and treated as a
"bootleg".
Rule 760 - Drilling shall not be done in or within fifteen (15)
centimeters of old holes or bootlegs as some explosives
may still remain at the bottom or crevices of the hole.
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Rule 761 - In case of a misfire, or a suspected misfire, no

employees shall be allowed to return into the place
where the blasting is done until the expiry of thirty (30)
minutes from the time of the lighting of the last fuse, or
until the expiry of twice the number of minutes that
there are meters in the longest fuse used, whichever is
longer.
Rule 762 - Every hole in which a charge has misfired shall be
marked by the insertion of a wooden marker or some
other conspicuous charge or parts thereof. Misfired
charges shall be re-blasted. If an additional hole and
charge are necessary for the blasting of the misfired
charge, the blaster shall be responsible for directing the
angle of the hole and the depth to which it shall be
drilled, but no drilling shall be done within a distance
of sixty (60) centimeters from a misfired charge.
SECTION 57 :
SPECIAL RULES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION,
STORAGE
AND
USE
OF
AMMONIUM NITRATE AND ANFO
A. Ammonium Nitrate
Rule 763 - Since ammonium nitrate is an oxidizing material, it
shall not be transported along with explosives.
Rule 764 - Ammonium nitrate shall not be transported together
with organic or contaminating substances such as
inflammable liquids, acids, corrosive liquids,
compressed gases, metal powder, bleaching powder,
cotton or burlap bags, caustic soda, lime chloride, coal,
cork, baled cotton, hydrated lime, sawdust or the like.
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Rule 765 - Ammonium nitrate shall be stored in well-ventilated

buildings, if possible of non-combustible materials with
solid floors to facilitate sweeping.
Rule 766 - Ammonium nitrate storage building shall be
properly identified and "No Smoking" sign shall be
conspicuously placed.
Rule 767 - During transporting or at storage places, portable
fire extinguishers shall be provided. Fire fighting
device shall be provided for extinguishing fire
involving ammonium nitrate.
Rule 768 - The storage area shall be kept clean of rubbish and
trash.
Rule 769 - Lower tier of drums or bags shall be protected
from possible dampness of floor by placing lower tier
on wooden planks or matting.
Rule 770 - Every employee who helps in extinguishing
ammonium nitrate fires shall be protected with oxygenbreathing apparatus.
Rule 771 - Water trapped under a pool of molten ammonium
nitrate shall be avoided.
Rule 772 - Once a fire has been extinguished, all loose or
contaminated ammonium nitrate shall be disposed of by
dissolving in water. Floors shall be thoroughly hosed
or scrubbed.
Rule 773 - In the case of bag storage, damaged bags shall be
burned, a few at a time, in an isolated area.
B. Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil
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Rule 774 - AN-FO and other blasting agents shall be treated as

explosives at all times.
Rule 775 - All rules and regulations pertaining to the safe use
of dynamite and other explosive shall be applied to
AN-FO.
Rule 776 - AN-FO bags and drums when being handled shall
not be dropped or thrown.
Rule 777 - Smoking or open flames shall not be allowed when
handling AN-FO.
Rule 778 - Good ventilation shall be required when using ANFO as a blasting agent underground.
Rule 779 - Adequate safeguard against nitrogen dioxide gas
shall be made.
Rule 780 - Upon entering a newly blasted working place, the
face and muck shall be wetted thoroughly. Wetting
shall be done several times during the mucking cycle.
Rule 781 - In case of misfires, AN-FO shall be washed with
water and a new primer shall be placed to reblast the
hole provided, no unnecessary force shall be applied to
extract the old or first primer.
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Rule 782 - If a misfire contains more sensitive explosives or if

the AN-FO can not be washed out, it shall be marked
and reblasted immediately.
Rule 783 - If the collar of the hole is not accessible for reblasting, both sides of the hole shall be carefully dug
until the collar is exposed and accessible. Such work
shall be under the direction of the supervisor.
CHAPTER XII
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
SECTION 58 : NOISE CONTROL
Rule 784 - The manager shall ensure that the noise emitted at
the workplace in the mine is reduced as practicable as
possible.
Rule 785 - In cases where the noise received by the employees
in the workplace is above the prescribed standard, the
company shall ensure that :
a.
b.
appropriate engineering noise control is introduced

to reduce the noise level or peak noise level, or;
If such is not practical, limit the exposure of
employees receiving the noise according to its
standard.
Duration/day, hr.
Sound levels, dBA, slow response
8
6
4
3
2
1 1/2
90
92
95
97
100
102
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105
110
115
1/2
1/4
Ceiling value: No exposure in excess of 115 dBA shall be

allowed.*
Rule 786 - The manager shall install appropriate mitigating
measures against noise pollution in addition to personal
protective equipment. Employees exposed to excessive
noise level shall be required to wear suitable device to
reduce the noise intensity to tolerable levels.
Rule 787 - Other factors that would determine the exposure of
employees to noise shall be based on Section 1074.03
of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards of the
DOLE, as amended.
SECTION 59 : ILLUMINATION
Rule 788 - Adequate illumination shall be provided to all
workplaces.
Rule 789 - Places where winding, driving, pumping or other
machinery are erected, in the proximity of which
persons are working or moving about, shall also be
lighted while in operation such that machinery can be
distinguished clearly.
Rule 790 - Adequate stationary lights shall be provided during
working hours at all stations, landing and loading
places and other similar places such as vertical,
inclined shafts and winzes and other places as for the
time of actual use, provided, that the top of winzes
need not be lighted when no hoisting is being carried
out, and at night at all working places on the surface.
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Rule 791 - Areas accessible to employees shall be lighted to no

less than the minimum illumination intensities while any
work is in progress as provided below :
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Minimum Illumination Levels

Area of Operation
Foot candles
General site areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.
Excavation and waste areas, accessways,

active storage areas, loading platforms,
refuelling and field maintenance areas .
Indoors : warehouses, corridors, hallways

and exitways . . . . . . . . . .
Tunnels, shafts and general underground

workareas, (exception : minimum of 10
foot candles is required at tunnel and
shaft heading during drilling, mucking and
scaling.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General shops (e.g. mechanical and

electrical equipment rooms, active store
rooms, barracks or living quarters, locker
or dressing rooms, dining areas, and
indoor toilets and workrooms). . . . .
10
First aid stations, infirmaries and offices . .
30
Note : 1 foot candle = 10.75 lux or an equivalent

of 10 lux for computation purposes.
Sources : Occupational safety and Health Administration
Regulations (Standard 29CFR)
Occupational Safety and Health Standards (DOLE)
SECTION 60 : HYGIENE AND SANITATION
Rule 792 - Proper housekeeping shall always be maintained
within the mine.
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a. All work areas, including walkways, underground

passages, platforms shall be kept clean and free
from obstructions at all times.
b. All non-hazardous wastes must be disposed in separate
containers provided for.
Rule 793 - Underground workers shall be required to use only
the sanitary toilets which have been provided for.
Rule 794 - The mine camp/area shall be provided with
adequate sanitation facilities such as potable drinking
water, clean eating areas washrooms, showers, toilets,
changing rooms and first aid station/s.
Rule 795 - The manager shall ensure that waste receptacles
located underground shall be cleaned regularly.
Rule 796 - The manager shall ensure that any sanitation and
health facilities in the underground are located, used,
maintained in order to prevent pollution of any
workplace.
Rule 797 - No waste timber and any other combustible or
perishable material shall not be stored in the
underground.
Rule 798 - Accumulation of stagnant water shall not be
allowed at any place in underground mine where
employees work or travel and shall be drained or
pumped away from such place.
Rule 799 - Whenever stagnant water is drained or pumped
away, precautionary measures shall be undertaken to
protect employees from unnecessary risks from the
emission of noxious gases.
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SECTION 61
SUBSTANCE
TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS
Rule 800 - All applicable provisions of R. A. 6969 and its

implementing rules and regulations shall be embodied
in this Order.
Rule 801 - The manager shall ensure that a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) is provided for each toxic and
hazardous substance used or produced in the
workplace and shall be readily accessible and available
to all employees which are potentially at risks from the
hazardous substance.
Rule 802 - Each toxic and hazardous substance container in
the mine shall be properly labelled, covered and stored
as such.
Rule 803 - A risk assessment shall be conducted at the mine
whenever there is a potential health hazard posed to
employees from exposure to a hazardous/toxic
substance and the result of assessment shall be
submitted to the Bureau.
Rule 804 - Wherever there is a possibility that employees may
be exposed to a hazardous substance, the employer
shall reduce so far as practicable as possible the
exposure of the employees by the following means :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Eliminating the use of the substance;

Substituting a less hazardous substance;
Limiting the exposure of the employees to the
substance;
Using appropriate engineering and ventilation
controls;
Adopting safe working practices; and
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f.
Using appropriate personal protective equipment.
SECTION 62 : VENTILATION AND CONTROL OF

DUST, FUMES, OPPRESIVE AIR AND CORROSIVE
WATER
Rule 805 - The manager shall assign a ventilation engineer for
the mine or may assign additional ventilation inspectors
to assist the ventilation engineer to sufficiently inspect
the various areas of the mine.
Rule 806 - The manager of the mine shall inform in writing
the Regional Director of the appointment of the
ventilation engineer and/or inspectors.
Rule 807 - The ventilation engineer for underground shall
meet at least the following requirements :
a. a licensed engineer in which mine ventilation was a
substantial component of the curriculum; and
b. a minimum of three (3) years experience in mine
ventilation.
Rule 808 - Duties of a Ventilation Engineer
The ventilation engineer shall be responsible for :
1. regular inspection and testing workplaces,
travelways and locations where persons may travel
to determine whether
1.1. atmospheric contaminants in the mine are
maintained at levels as low as reasonably
achieved; and
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1.2. the mine ventilation system is providing

adequate ventilation flows through those
areas.
2. At three (3) months interval and after any
substantial change to the primary ventilation circuits
and volume flows, determining and recording the
quantity and quality of ventilating air in the mine
using correct procedures and using instruments and
equipment suited to that purpose.
3. Operating, calibrating and maintaining any
metering or monitoring device used to determine
the level of emission of toxic or other atmospheric
contaminants from any plant or equipment at the
mine.
4. Ensuring that all atmospheric contaminants
sampling is carried out and is recorded and
reported accurately.
5. Correctly selecting and positioning auxiliary fans if
required to ensure that the required volumes of air
are provided in workplaces at the mine to meet the
requirement.
6. Reading and recording the wet and dry bulb
temperatures of all workplaces in the mine where it
is suspected that temperatures or humid conditions
may have potential for adverse effects on the health
and safety of persons in the workplaces.
7. Having the pressure and volume readings of
primary forms used in ventilating the mine taken
and recorded at intervals not excluding 3 months.
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8. Having ventilation plans of the mine should be

updated at all times and to ensure that the current
ventilation and survey information is immediately
available on special plans maintained for the use of
rescue teams in the event of an underground
emergency.
9. Inform the concern manager of any defect or
deficiency in the ventilation at the mine; and any
atmospheric contaminants level in a workplace at
the mine that exceeds the exposure standard and
immediately
institute
appropriate
mitigating
measures in the ventilation of the mine.
10. Providing technical advice and guidance to any
ventilation technician.
Rule 809 - The employer shall provide and maintain in all
active underground workings an adequate supply of
fresh air.
Rule 810 - The quantity of fresh air, including compressed air,
supplied underground in any ventilated district, area or
system, at any time at which the number of employees
employed is at its maximum shall not be less than two
cubic meters per minute per man (2.0 cu.
m./min./man) during the full period of work exclusive
of the quantity requirement of equipment.
Rule 811 - Where toxic gases of any nature, whose
concentration will endanger the workers, are found in
mine workings, the Director or his duly authorized
representative shall be immediately notified by the
quickest means of communications. Further, the
allowable limit of gases in a mine shall be provided by
the Bureau through a supplementary order.
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Rule 812 - Emergency fire doors, bulkhead shall be placed

where needed to prevent smoke and gases from cutting
off the escape of employees working in the mine.
Rule 813 - Bulkhead, door frames and fire doors shall be
constructed airtight.
Rule 814 - The vicinity of the collars of downcast shafts and
portals of intake adits and tunnels shall be kept clear of
fire hazards at a distance of fifteen (15) meters. Where
fire hazards exist, an airtight door that can be easily
closed shall be installed.
Rule 815 - The ventilation current from the downcast or intake
shall be suitably distributed to provide sufficient air to
all working places.
Rule 816 - In all portions of a mine or working where the
natural ventilating current is insufficient, suitable
mechanical equipment for ventilation shall be operated
or provided. Mechanically produced and positively
controlled air current shall be provided for each mine
with more than three hundred (300) meters in depth
(measured along the line of the shaft) unless it can be
proven that mechanically produced air current would
not be necessary.
Rule 817 - Every door directly assisting or in any way
affecting the ventilation of a mine shall be so adjusted
as to be self-closing and shall remain closed in the
event the ventilating current is reversed in an
emergency.
Rule 818 - A clear and fairly accurate, ventilation map of each
district, working area or system of each mine showing
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the direction of main air currents and position of doors,

stopping, crossings and main ventilating equipment
shall be kept up to date and shall be submitted to the
Director or his representative upon request.
Rule 819 - Active underground areas that cannot be supplied
thru natural/mechanical ventilation shall be provided
with compressed air. Airline shall be provided with
two (2) air valves at the entrance and at the end of the
pipe. The valve at the end pipe shall be open at all
times.
Rule 820 - The quantity and quality of air shall be determined
and monitored daily or in every change of shift if
necessary.
Rule 821 - Sampling of the quantity of Carbon Monoxide
(CO) in the air taken under normal working conditions
shall be made by each mine with no less than five
hundred (500) persons on the average employed
underground at a time once in every three (3) months
or as often as necessary on the following places,
among others : All development headings, thirty (30)
meters from face; all winzes and shafts, fifteen (15)
meters from the face; bottom of up cast shaft and all
stopes connected with only one entrance.
The
sampling report which may be opened by the Director
or his representative shall be kept at the mine office
and it shall include the sampling points, the amount of
CO present, the time of sampling and the time of the
last previous blast.
Rule 822 - Quantity and size of suspended
present shall be determined in working
as necessary but not less than once in
and recorded in a book in a manner
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dust particles
places as often
six (6) months
similar to that
prescribed in Rule 753. The Director or his duly

authorized representative may open the book for
inspection.
Rule 823 - No employee shall be required to work or remain
in a mine if the air contains dangerous concentration of
dust, smoke or fumes.
Rule 824 - Every winze shall be provided with a separate
airpipe and/or fan independent of the air supply to any
machine drills used therein.
Rule 825 - No employee shall be permitted to stope above a level
where there is no through connection from the stope to the
level above, except in top slicing and other methods
permitted by the Bureau on conditions that the ventilation is
adequate, the number of persons working therein is limited
and the machine drills used are provided with water feed.
Rule 826 - When fans are used, the principal fan or fans shall be
installed on the surface and air ducts so arranged that the
mine entrance can be used for rescue operation or other
purposes.
Rule 827 - Surface fan casing and air ducts connecting with
the mine openings and also the fan houses and other
buildings shall be adequately protected from fire.
Rule 828 - The main intake and main return air currents in
mines shall be in separate shafts, stopes, or drifts
except in a single shaft properly designed to
accommodate both intake and exhaust.
Rule 829 - Airways shall be kept clear to permit free passage of air.
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Rule 830 - Sufficient air shall be provided to dilute or remove

blasting fumes with as little delay as possible.
Rule 831 - Changes in ventilation that may adversely affect the
safety of the employees shall be made only when the
mine is idle and no employees are in the mine except
those engage in changing the ventilation.
Rule 832 - Bulkhead or stoppings in areas intended to be
reopened shall be provided with pipes and valves for
sampling purposes.
Rule 833 - Any mine or portion of a mine shall be considered
dangerous when inflammable or explosive gases are
detected. Special precautions shall be taken to correct
and prevent such conditions.
Rule 834 - Dry drilling shall be prohibited. Permission shall
be secured from the manager for isolated cases or from
the Bureau for large scale dry drilling.
Rule 835 - Ventilation fans shall not be stopped unless
permission has been obtained from proper authorities.
Rule 836 - Mine officials shall be notified at once regarding
unusual changes in the ventilation circuits.
Rule 837 - No employee shall be permitted to close any
airways unless order is given by proper authorities.
Rule 838 - Fans shall be provided with adequate guards or
screen.
Rule 839 - Long adits shall be provided with adequate
mechanical ventilation system.
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Rule 840 - When drilling in mines where siliceous or other

harmful dust are formed, only drill machines of water
injection type shall be used.
Rule 841 - The working water pressure at the drill machine
shall be maintained at one (1) kilogram per square
centimeter or more.
Rule 842 - Working places that emits dust shall be sufficiently
wetted from time to time during the duration of work.
Rule 843 - The manager shall ensure that any water used for
the purpose of suppressing dust has not been
contaminated by any noxious substance.
Rule 844 - No employee shall be allowed to enter a newly
blasted working place unless the smoke and fumes
from the blast have been cleared of sufficiently.
Rule 845 - Where a place is likely to contain dangerous
accumulation of noxious gases, workers shall maintain
eight (8) meters boreholes in advance and such
additional precautionary measures necessary to obviate
the danger of a sudden breaking-through of gases.
The working place shall not exceed two and half (2.5)
meters in width.
Rule 846 - Employees shall be protected from the corrosive
action of underground water by providing adequate
protective paraphernalia.
Rule 847 - No tailings which may contain residual amounts of
chemicals or reagents are used in filling stopes or voids
in underground workings,
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Rule 848 - In mines where the ambient temperature exceeds

the normal body temperature and/or oppressive
humidity exists, adequate means shall be provided to
correct such conditions to tolerable level.
CHAPTER XIII
SECTION 63
EQUIPMENT
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
Rule 849 - Adequate personal protective equipment shall be

provided to all employees and shall be of a type and
condition that will not expose the employee to any
unnecessary and unavoidable hazards.
Rule 850 - Persons working in surface mining operations shall
be required to wear safety non-metallic/non-conductive
hard hats and safety rubber boots or safety shoes. All
safety gadget i. e., head gears and footwears, and the
like shall meet the requirements of the standardization
test of the Bureau of Product Standards or concerned
government agency.
Rule 851 - Persons going underground shall be required to
wear miner's lamps and safety belts, hard hats and
safety rubber boots that meets the requirements of the
Bureau of Product Standards or as approved by
concerned government agency.
Rule 852 - When working on live electrical circuit or when
handling high tension wire/cables, appropriate high
tension rubber gloves, rubber mats or other suitable
insulated materials shall be used for protection.
Rule 853 - Employees handling materials likely to puncture abrade, or
irritate hands or arms shall be required to wear appropriate
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protective equipment except when the use of these

equipment introduce equal or greater hazards.
Rule 854 - Appropriate eye protection equipment shall be
worn whenever employees are exposed to the hazards
of eye injury.
Rule 855 - Workers exposed to a risk of drowning shall be
required to wear life saving apparels.
Rule 856 - Where there is harmful concentrations of gases,
vapors, mists or dusts, or oxygen deficiency, workers
shall be required to wear appropriate respiratory
protective equipment.
Rule 857 - Personal protective equipment shall be maintained
in good working and sanitary and hygienic condition.
Rule 858 - Safety belts, harness, straps or lifelines shall be
worn by all (persons) employee working at elevations
three (3) meters above or where there is hazard of
falling or slipping from a dangerous heights.
Rule 859 - Employee who are assigned to work in a confined
space shall be provided with the necessary and
appropriate personal protective equipment.
CHAPTER XIV
SECTION 64 : HEALTH HAZARD CONTROL
Rule 860 - Pursuant to the Duties and Responsibilities
mentioned in Chapter I, Section 5 of this Order, the
employer shall provide for emergency and occupational
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health services and facilities in accordance with the

previous Rules of this Order.
Rule 861 - In the case of a Service Contractors, they may
enter into an agreement with its principal regarding the
mutual use of emergency health services and facilities
provided by the latter.
Rule 862 - The (A) medical practitioner or safety engineer
shall conduct health and sanitary inspections in all
work places on a regular basis.
Rule 863 - Every employer shall keep in his workplace at least
the minimum quantity of medicines, medical supplies,
equipment and medical facilities in accordance with the
prescribed list in Chapter VII of Sanitation Code of the
Philippines and medicines.
B. Emergency Medical and Dental Services
Rule 864 - Every employer shall provide his workers with emergency
medical and dental services and facilities in the following
cases and manner.
For Class D mines and service contractors, the employer
shall provide:
- At least one (1) full time first aider for every shift who
may be one of the workers.
- At least one (1) part time* Nurse
- At least one (1) part time doctor and dentist.
- "Emergency treatment room"
For Class C mines and Service Contractors, the employer
shall provide:
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At least one (1) first aider in every shift

At least one (1) full time** nurse
At least one (1) part time doctor and dentist
"Emergency Clinic"
For Class B mines and Service Contractors, the employer

shall provide:
- At least one (1) first aid team in every shift
- At least one (1) full time nurse
- At least one (1) full time doctor and one (1) part time
dentist
- "Emergency clinic"
For Class A mines and Service Contractors, the employee
shall provide:
-
At least one (1) first aid team in every shift

At least one (1) full time nurse for every 250 workers
for every shift
At least one (1) full time doctor in every shift and one
(1) full time dentist
"Emergency Hospital"
a part-time health personnel shall render service for a minimum of

four hours a day
** a full time health personnel shall render service for a minimum of
eight (8) a day
Rule 865 - An employer may not establish an emergency hospital
and/or dental clinic in his workplace as required where
there is a hospital or dental clinic located not more than five
(5) kms. away from the workplace, or which can be
reached in twenty five (25) minutes of travel. Appropriate
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standby emergency transport vehicle shall be provided by

the employer for the immediate transfer of the sick/injured
worker to the hospital.
Rule 866 - The employer shall enter into a written contract with the
nearest hospital and dental clinic for occupational health
services to be rendered to its workers.
Rule 867 - The Occupation Health Practitioner" shall maintain a
monthly health record of each workers and shall prepare an
annual medical report for submission to the Bureau copy
furnished DOLE-BWC and Occupational Health DivisionDepartment of Health.
CHAPTER XV
SECTION 65
SYSTEM
IDENTIFICATION OF PIPING
Rule 868 - All applicable rules governing the proper

identification of materials in piping systems shall
conform with the Occupational Safety and Health
Standards, as amended, of the Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE).
CHAPTER XVI
SECTION 66 : PLANT OPERATIONS
Rule 869 - Other safety rules and regulations cited elsewhere
in this Order, which are found applicable to plant
operation, are hereby embodied.
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Rule 870 - Employees shall know the characteristics and the

hazards involved in handling chemicals.
Rule 871 - Employees who are assigned to handle hot or
molten materials shall be required to wear fire proof
apparel.
Rule 872 - Employees assigned to work in the bin or tank shall
be required to wear a safety belt with a lifeline attached
to a permanent support.
Rule 873 - No employee shall be allowed to look directly into
the smelting furnace while in operation.
Rule 874 - No digestion process shall be done outside of the
digestion chamber.
Rule 875 - Wearing of loose clothes shall be avoided and
appropriate clothing shall be worn in specific areas.
Rule 876 - Locations of all safety equipment, fire
extinguishers, first aid kit and others shall be known to
all at all times.
Rule 877 - All mineral-processing plants shall be provided
with appliances to control, suppress or dilute the
emission of atmospheric contaminants.
Rule 878 - Compressed air shall not be allowed in cleaning the
body.
Rule 879 - Proper housekeeping shall be practiced at all times
in the plant.
B. Moving Equipment and Conveyor System
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Rule 880 - No employee shall be permitted to work or

undertake repairs on any plant machinery while in
operation.
Rule 881 - Operations, adjustments, and repairs of plant
machinery and equipment shall be restricted to trained
and authorized personnel.
Apprentices shall be
allowed to operate, adjust and repair plant machinery
and equipment provided that they are closely
supervised.
Rule 882 - Before starting any moving equipment within the
plant, the operator shall ensure that the working areas
are cleared of men, materials and other obstacles.
Rule 883 - Conveyor system shall be provided with adequate
protection such as screen, grills, or guards when
constructed along passageways and working areas to
protect employees to get contact into.
Rule 884-- Ball mills shall be guarded/cordoned at all sides at least
1 meter away from the shell to prevent personnel from
going near the rotating shell during milling.
Rule 885 - Lock and tag procedure shall be implemented when doing
repair works and internal inspection at mill and other
equipment. All service contractors/employees shall secure
permission from the plant manager or supervisor before
starting any work.
Rule 886 - No employee shall at any time stand or work under
suspended crane load. Overhead crane shall be provided
with buzzer or any other signal system to indicate its
movement.
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Rule 887 - Drives and belts shall be adequately guarded and the selfdraining floor shall be washed frequently to prevent
accumulation of oil and grease.
Rule 888 - Belt and chain drive units shall
a. be free from excessive accumulation of dusts and other
inflammable materials;
b. be well lighted at loading and unloading points;
c. be provided with warning or signal device at both ends;
d. have no power conductors installed on the clearance
side of the belt;
e. be provided with circuit breakers and switch control;
and
f. have the frames of motor and metal cases of control
well grounded.
Rule 889 - Elevated conveyors requiring frequent access shall be

provided with footwalks or platforms along the entire length
and equipped with standard railings.
Rule 890 - Walkways shall be cleared of ore spillage, machine parts
and other materials.
Rule 891 - Conveyors shall only be used in transporting raw or finished
materials.
Rule 892 - When a conveyor is in operation, all employees shall be
prohibited to climb over or pass under unprotected
conveyor belt, clean the deck, pulleys or rollers.
Rule 893 - Emergency trip cords or push button switches shall be
installed on all conveyor systems and shall always be in
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good working order.

immediately.
Any defects shall be repaired
Rule 894 - No repair or servicing shall be done on conveyors and its

accessories while in operation.
Rule 895 - All plant personnel shall exercise extra precaution whenever
passing beneath moving belts.
C. Non-Moving Equipment
Rule 896 - It shall be prohibited for any employee to enter
through openings located below the bin containing
hang-up materials.
Adequate measures shall be
provided for barring down hang-up materials.
Rule 897 - It shall be prohibited for any employee to bathe or
swim in the mill water reservoir, head tanks, water
reclamation thickeners or tailings pond.
Rule 898 - Platforms and railings shall be kept in safe
conditions.
Rule 899 - It shall be prohibited to direct stream water to
electric power lines, electric motor, switch gear,
welding machine or piece of an electrical equipment.
Rule 900 - It shall be prohibited to store personal belongings
on switch cabinets.
D. Leaching Operations
Rule 901 - Reagents for leaching plants shall be handled with
reasonable precautions. Container labels and instructions
shall be read and followed carefully. Stocks shall be stored
separately in a dry place and under cover from heat and
sunlight.
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Rule 902 - Slurries or solutions in leaching circuits shall be

always treated as hazardous to health due to the
presence of cyanide or other leachants or to hot and
corrosive solutions at high temperature and pressure.
Rule 903 - Whenever a ball/rod mill is stopped for inspection,
any leachant feed shall be turned off and sufficient
volume and pressure of compressed air shall be blown
in for a sufficient period of time to cleanse/purge the
toxic air inside the mill before entering.
Rule 904 - Cyanide and other leachant spillage shall be
removed/cleaned immediately.
Rule 905 - Leachant shall be stored in a well kept and
ventilated enclosures.
Storage floors shall have
drainage connected to the leaching circuit and kept in a
manner that permits vacuuming and sweeping in case
of major spills.
Rule 906 - Food, drinks and tobacco shall be prohibited in the
leachants storage and mixing areas. Warning signs of these
restrictions shall be posted along these areas.
Rule 907 - Extra precaution shall always be maintained in mixing
leachants with water. Mixing tank shall be constructed to
direct dusts and gas away from the operator. The feed
water entry shall be provided with a positive means of
preventing any back flow.
Rule 908 - All working areas used for the collection of leachant
solutions shall be provided with sufficient mechanical
ventilation.
Rule 909 - Areas where leachants and other chemicals/substances are
mixed and handled shall be provided with a safety shower,
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eyewash and hand wash facilities and fresh water washdown hose.
Rule 910 - Employees handling leachant solutions, or open containers
during normal mixing, maintenance and in-situ leaching
procedures shall wear the necessary personal protective
equipment.
Rule 911 - Leachant containers shall be washed clean or otherwise
decontaminated before they are removed from the mixing
area. Washed water shall be isolated or conducted to the
mill or tailings circuit.
Rule 912 - Inspection, cleaning and repairing of tanks and other
equipment used for solutions of leachants shall be
performed under careful supervision of properly trained
workers and provided further that no personnel nor any
items has been left inside the tank after undertaking
maintenance job.
Rule 913 - Monitoring wells or trenches shall be placed below an earth
tanks, tailings pond, or leach pond containing cyanide and
other deleterious chemicals in order to detect any possible
solution loss that may contaminate groundwater. Water in
the wells or trenches shall be sampled daily, analyzed and
the results recorded.
Rule 914 - Cyanide shall be stored to prevent it to be exposed to acid
vapors, acid salts or acids liberated by spillage or leakage.
Rule 915 - Aqueous cyanide and other deleterious solution shall not be
mixed by air agitation method.
Rule 916 - At all points in cyanide leaching operations, the pH level
shall be monitored and maintained not lower than 9.5.
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Rule 917 - Fire extinguishers containing carbon dioxide as fire

extinguishing agents shall not be used on, in or near an area
of cyanide storage.
Rule 918 - In heap leaching operation, this shall be governed by :
a. the competence and stability of the heap materials
such that the danger of sudden slide is avoided.
b. leach pads are appropriately lined to avoid seepage
of solution that may contaminate the ground water.
c. unauthorized persons are prohibited from entering
the heap leaching area.
d. solution ponds are appropriately lined and enclosed
with at least 2.4 meters perimeter fence.
e. a hazard study shall be required to determine the
best options for safe operation and its health
impacts to the employees.
Rule 919 - In areas where cyanides and other toxic chemicals are
used, appropriate warning signs shall be provided and
posted.
Rule 920 -Monitoring devices so far as practicable as possible
shall be provided to detect leakage in solution ponds.
Rule 921- Mill personnel shall be required to know the antidotes
of cyanide and dangerous chemicals and antidote kits
shall be provided in the area where they are handled.
The instructions shall be posted.
E. Cement Plants
Rule 922 - Other safety rules and regulations cited elsewhere
in this Order, which are found applicable to cement
plant operation, are hereby embodied.
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Rule 923 - No employee shall be required to enter any hot and

confined working area for any purpose unless the
temperature inside has reasonably cooled and declared
safe by the safety engineer for the said employee to
enter and work.
Rule 924 - Refractory bricks shall not be tossed by one
worker to another during rebricking works.
Rule 925 - Jack supports for uncompleted brickwork rings
shall be properly secured before repositioning the kiln.
Rule 926 - Adequate working spaces shall be provided for
declogging works in the preheater cyclones, calciner,
conditioning tones and the like to give sufficient area
for mobility.
Rule 927 - An appropriate device/material shall used in the
inspection hole of the kiln for viewing purposes inside
the kiln.
Rule 928 - All cooler covers shall be securely fastened to
prevent hot gas and dust from escaping the chamber.
Rule 929 - Adequate ventilation shall be required in all
confined working areas such as inside the kiln, ball
mills, cooler, preheater, calciner and the like.
Rule 930 - Filter bags used in the coal mill jet pulse dust
collectors shall be of the carbon-impregnated type to
prevent explosion due to static electricity.
Rule 931 - Accumulated coal dust spillage shall be removed
and properly disposed of immediately.
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Rule 932 - Minimum concentration of carbon monoxide (CO)

shall be maintained in the kiln flue gas as per
recommendation by the electrostatic precipitator (EP)
manufacturer to prevent explosion.
Rule 933 - No person, equipment and tools shall be allowed
inside the kiln before rotating the kiln during repairs
and maintenance.
F. Protection Against the Handling of Chemicals and Other
Laboratory Hazards
Rule 934 - Extra precautions shall be exercised in handling
concentrated lime, pulp and reagent solution.
Rule 935 - Any personnel handling and mixing mill reagents
such as frothers, collectors, cyanide and other toxic
chemicals shall be required to wear chemical
respirators, gloves and other protective equipment.
Rule 936 - Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
allowed to handle chemicals.
Rule 937 - Bottles containing acid or dangerous chemicals shall
be clearly labeled and stored properly to prevent
breakage or spillage.
Rule 938 - When diluting an acid with water, the acid shall
always be poured slowly into the water with constant
stirring of the mixture. Water shall never be poured
into the acid.
Rule 939 - Before breaking any line or container that has held
a liquid or gas under pressure, it shall be isolated on
either side of the break and that the area shall be
cleared of other persons.
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Rule 940 - Containers, pipes or hoses which had been used in

handling and conveying toxic materials shall either be
properly disposed/destroyed or clearly marked.
Rule 941 - In area where corrosive liquid, gases, fumes, mists
or vapours occur, adequate measures shall be taken to
prevent damage to structural parts and equipment or
apparatus.
Rule 942 - Handling, using and transporting of corrosive or
hot liquids in bulk shall be done by means of gravity,
compressed air or inert gas displacement or pressure
pumps with the respective system extending to the
point of use.
Rule 943 - In emptying receptacles containing corrosive or hot
liquids which are not equipped with drain cocks, the
employees shall be required to use pumps, tipping
appliances or the like.
Rule 944 - Where portable receptacles are used in transporting
corrosive liquids inside buildings, care shall be taken to
prevent the escape of fumes or mist and shall be done
preferably by means of conveyors or by special
conveyances.
Rule 945 - Receptacles shall be kept securely closed except
during extraction of the contents.
Rule 946 - Floor of rooms where corrosive liquids are handled
or used shall be maintained as dry as possible.
Rule 947 - Spillage of corrosive liquids shall be cordoned until
removed.
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Rule 948 - Spillage or escaping corrosive acid and alkalis shall

never be allowed to be absorbed by sawdust, waste or
other organic materials but instead shall be flushed out
with water or neutralized with appropriate solution.
Rule 949 - Where corrosive liquids are handled or used, clear
running water shall be readily accessible to all
employees.
Rule 950 - Red label chemicals, like chlorates, nitrate and
peroxides which are apt to cause violent explosions and
produce fire shall be handled with caution and such
chemicals shall be covered with a Permit for
Possession and Purchase issued by the Philippine
National Police upon proper indorsement of the
Regional Offices.
Rule 951 - Storing of liquid ammonia shall not exceed three
quarter full.
Rule 952 - Flammable liquids and gases shall be stored in a
cool and well-ventilated area.
Rule 953 - Containers of flammable materials shall be opened
and thoroughly drained and washed before cutting or
welding.
Rule 954 - Smoking or open flames shall be prohibited near
storage tanks holding reagents.
Rule 956 - Fume hoods shall be installed over hot plates and
analyzers where toxic gases may emit.
Rule 957 - All vessels used for chemical treatment of minerals
or mineral substances at the mine shall be fitted with
hoods or other appliances to prevent harmful fumes,
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mists or vapours from entering

employees.
Rule 958 -
the air breathed by
Fire assay room shall be properly ventilated.
Rule 959 - Mixing chemicals shall only be done by trained and

authorized personnel.
Rule 960 - Fuel systems of furnaces and burners shall be
properly located and proper shut-off valves shall be
installed.
Rule 961 - Assay furnace shall be provided with appropriate
chimney connector pipes for its entire length.
Rule 962 - Water installation or the like shall be prohibited
within the immediate vicinity where molten metals are
handled.
Rule 963 - Floor area shall always be kept clean and clear of
obstruction if working near or carrying molten metal.
Rule 964 -
Quenching hot material shall be done carefully.
Rule 965 - Molds for molten metals shall be kept dry before
using.
Rule 966 - Reagents and chemicals shall be properly
segregated and labeled and stored separately.
Rule 967 - Chemical containers shall not be exposed or left
opened. Emptied containers shall be decontaminated,
neutralized or diluted before disposal.
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Rule 968 - Eating and smoking shall be prohibited after

handling said materials unless materials unless
employees have properly washed hands and face.
Rule 969 - Acids and chemical containers shall always be
inspected for any leakage before transport.
Rule 970 - During transport, acids shall be separated from
cyanides.
CHAPTER XVII
SECTION 67 : RADIATION SAFETY
Rule 971 - All applicable rules and regulations of PNRI
standards shall be included in this Order.
Rule 972 - Radioactive materials used in plant operations shall
be maintained and properly shielded for protection of
employees against ionizing radiation.
Rule 973 - Any personnel suspected of being contaminated in
view of accidental exposure to radiation shall undergo
decontamination procedures.
Rule 974 - Any material used in the decontamination
procedures and materials which are not fully
decontaminated shall be kept in prescribed storage
room.
Rule 975 - After working on radioactive material, the
Radiological Safety and Health Officer shall ensure that
all employees being exposed into and materials used
have
properly
undergone
monitoring
and
decontamination.
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Rule 976 - The Radiological Safety and Health Officer shall

prepare a radiation management plan which shall form
part of its safety and health program. It shall contain
the following measures, which shall be undertaken to
control the exposure of employees;
a. the equipment, facilities and operational procedures
used at the mine;
b. monitoring programs;
c. procedures for the assessment of dose;
d. procedures for reporting incidents.
Rule 977 - No employee shall be allowed to enter or work in
an area suspected of contamination until declared safe
and clear.
Rule 978 - If any defect or malfunction of the nuclear device
occurred in the mine that cause doses of radiation in
excess of dose constraint or contamination levels in
excess of authorized limits, the Radiological Safety and
Health Officer shall cause the investigation and take
remedial action to correct the defect of malfunction. In
which case, notification shall be served to the Bureau
and the PNRI.
CHAPTER XVIII
SECTION 68
MECHANICAL RULES
ELECTRICAL
AND
Rule 979 - For all electrical installations operations and
maintenance, the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code, Parts I and II as approved
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by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers shall

be followed unless otherwise specified.
Rule 980 - For all mechanical installations the latest provisions
of the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code shall be
followed unless otherwise specified.
Rule 981 - Operations and maintenance of mechanical and
electrical machinery and equipment shall, in all cases,
be done by duly authorized persons.
Rule 982 - Necessary inspection, test and maintenance records
of mechanical and electrical machines shall be compiled
and kept in a form prescribed by the Bureau.
Rule 983 - Safety device, tools and other apparatus used on
any electrical or mechanical equipment or machinery
shall be of the approved standard.
Rule 984 - Machinery, equipment and tools shall be maintained in such
condition that employees shall not be endangered.
Rule 985 - Safety valves, governors, overspeed trips,
automatic cut-outs, fuses and other similar safety
protective device shall be installed to protect equipment
from damage. Such device shall not be tampered with
or altered and shall not be repaired or adjusted at any
time without authorization.
Rule 986 - Machinery and equipment shall be equipped with
appropriate guards to provide adequate protection for
employees against contact with moving parts, or which
prevent access by employees to the dangerous areas
during operation.
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Rule 987 - Loose clothing, long sleeves shall not be worn near
or around revolving/rotating machinery, equipment and
parts.
Rule 988 - A plan shall be kept at the mine showing the
location of all permanently installed electrical
machinery and apparatus in connection with the mine
electrical system including cables, conductors, lights,
motors, switches, trolley lines and transformers. This
plan shall be updated as often as necessary.
Rule 989 - Where electricity is used in underground mine, a
systematic inspection and reporting of all wiring and
equipment shall be made at least once a month.
Rule 990 - The rating of each piece of electrical equipment
shall be stamped on it or inscribed on a metal plate
suitably mounted and maintained upon the equipment.
The inscription on the plate shall indicate voltage,
capacity, full load current, speed and duty.
Rule 991 - No person shall be allowed to work on or with
electrical equipment of any kind unless he has been
previously instructed by an authorized person in
connection with the performance of his duties.
Rule 992 - Care shall be taken to ensure good mechanical
construction and neat workmanship in connection with
all wiring installation of equipment.
Rule 993 - Warning signs shall be posted at points where there
are possibilities of contact with live or moving parts.
Only authorized employees shall be allowed to operate
the electrical apparatus.
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A. General Safety Precautions

Rule 994 - Ground circuit shall be regularly checked at
reasonable intervals. Records of the same shall be kept
as part of the mine records.
Rule 995 - Power lines that are no longer in use shall be
removed or disconnected and properly secured from
accidental connection.
Rule 996 - All electrical apparatus shall have adequate
safeguard against fire and electrical shocks in case of
failure of insulations.
Rule 997 - The operation and setting of instantaneous relays
shall be checked regularly and the records therefrom
shall be maintained as part of mine records.
Rule 998 - Parts of electrical equipment which produce arcs,
sparks, flames or molten metals in normal operation
shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from
combustible materials.
Rule 999 - In hazardous jobs such as working with or close to
live conductors, at least two men shall work together.
When it is necessary for an employee to leave his
companion, the person left behind shall work only
outside the hazardous area.
B. Electrical Construction and/or Installations
Rule 1000 -
Electrical construction and/or installations shall be

made in accordance with the approved plan and shall
be under the direct supervision of a Professional
Electrical Engineer or Registered Electrical Engineer.
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Rule 1001- Temporary installations of electrical equipment,

device, controllers, instruments and wiring shall be
done under the direct supervision of an authorized
person and the materials used shall conform with the
approved specifications.
Rule 1002 -
Installations of generators, motors, control

equipment conductors, exposed live wires and moving
parts shall be properly insulated and guarded.
Rule 1003 -
Temporary covers, guards, warning signs and

other safety devices shall be provided before leaving
unfinished jobs.
C. Substations
Rule 1004 -
Transformer station shall be kept locked against

unauthorized entry and warning signs shall be posted.
Locks shall be accessible and can be opened from the
inside.
Rule 1005 -
Surface transformers shall be installed at least two

(2) meters above the ground or enclosed in a vault, or
by substantial fence at least 1.5 meters in height.
Rule 1006 -
Underground substations shall be placed in a vault

or fire proof rooms properly ventilated and arranged
to permit easy escape of employees in case of fire or
explosion.
Rule 1007 -
Substations within thirty-five (35) meters from any

mine opening shall be in vault or fire resistant rooms.
Rule 1008 -
Surface substations containing oil-filled apparatus

shall be isolated or separated from other equipment
and buildings by fire resistant barriers.
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Rule 1009 -
The area immediately surrounding a substation shall

be kept free from grass, weeds and other combustible
materials.
Rule 1010 -
Adequate and appropriate fire protection equipment

shall be provided in every substation.
D. Switchboards and Control Centers

Rule 1011 - Adequate illumination shall be provided both at the
front and rear side of switchboards.
Rule 1012 - Entrances to the backspace of any switchboards with
exposed live parts shall be provided with barriers that
are kept locked.
Rule 1013 - Insulating mats or platform shall be provided in front
of switchboards.
Rule 1014 - Only duly authorized persons shall be allowed to
work on switchboards and control rooms and
warning signs shall be posted.
E. Motors, Generators and Controlling Devices
Rule 1015 - Switch control shall be installed within sight of the
motor operator and the equipment he operates.
Rule 1016 - The control device of motors shall be placed at a safe
distance from combustible materials.
Rule 1017 - Motors shall be of the type approved in accordance
with the conditions where these are installed.
Rule 1018 - Overload device, starting controls and compensators
shall not be used as circuit breakers.
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Rule 1019 - Controls shall be identified or labeled and shall be

equipped with indicating lights or meters to show
when the motor loads are energized.
F. Working on Energized Equipment
Rule 1020 - Rubber gloves, shield and other necessary safety
equipment shall be used by employees working on
energized electrical conductors or equipment
operating at more than one hundred fifty (150) volts
to ground.
Rule 1021 - No work shall be done on energized electrical
equipment or conductor operating at seven hundred
fifty (750) volts, unless two or more experienced
employees are present.
Rule 1022 - In tunnels and manholes, no work shall be done on
any energized electrical conductor operating at one
hundred fifty (150) volts to ground unless two or
more experienced employees are present.
Rule 1023 - Metal ladders shall not be used while working in
proximity to energized electrical equipment.
G. Testing and Energizing Electrical Equipment
Rule 1024 - Before starting to test-run electrical equipment,
branch circuit protective device and circuit grounding
system shall be checked if properly installed and any
waste materials and tools removed.
Rule 1025 - Before energizing the power line of equipment, the
protective device and the controller shall first be
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energized and checked for proper setting and

operation.
Rule 1026 - Testing and energizing shall be carried
proper instruments and tools such as
ammeter, volt meter, insulating stick,
gloves and the like for protection against
hazard, accidental damage or injury.
out with
megger,
insulation
electrical
Rule 1027 - The circuit shall be checked completely before power

is applied for the first time by an authorized
supervisor.
Rule 1028 - Motors and testing instruments shall be checked of its
capacity before using.
Rule 1029 - High voltage circuit on the primary side shall be
tested on the low voltage side of an instrument
transformer.
Rule 1030 - Approved tester shall be used in testing ground or
faulted windings and commutator segment assembly.
Rule 1031 - Circuits shall be tested with approved testing
equipment before energizing.
Rule 1032 - Before breaking the circuit of current transformer
secondaries, the loads shall be grounded and
effectively short-circuited between the transformer
coil and the points at which the circuit is to be
broken.
Rule 1033 - Before power is applied for the first time to potential
transformer, portable meters and the like whether
connected temporarily or permanently, all necessary
checks shall be undertaken.
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H. Repairs and Maintenance

Rule 1034 - Power shall be shut off when making examinations,
repairs or alterations of electrical installations. When
this is impractical, the approval of the supervisor
shall be obtained and all necessary precautions shall
be taken.
Rule 1035 - Employee shall be required to lock-out or block
open the control device, disconnect open type
switches, and remove fuses before examining,
repairing or working on circuits, electrical equipment
and other electrical installations. Lock shall remain
in an open position and shall be removed only after a
thorough investigation by the supervisor-in-charge.
Rule 1036 - If motors are running, safety switch shall not be
opened.
The magnetic controller shall be deenergized first before opening.
Rule 1037 - Repairs and maintenance shall be made according to
standard
procedures
and
manufacturers
specifications.
Rule 1038 - Removal and replacement of fuses shall be done with
a fuse holder or with approved rubber gloves. Fuses
and disconnectors shall not be pulled unless loads on
the circuit are de-energized. Only fuse in a cartridge
shall be used.
Rule 1039 - During storm, it shall be prohibited to work or stay
under any high voltage distribution lines or
transmission lines.
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Rule 1040 - Employees shall be prohibited to wear rings,

jewelries, watches or metal chains and such other
articles which may be caught in by moving parts of
machineries of which may come in contact with
electrical circuits.
Rule 1041 - Covers of protective device of electrical circuit
breakers and starters shall always be closed before
switching in on position.
I. Working on Electric Posts or Poles
Rule 1042 - Posts shall be free of any defects. Defective posts
shall be supported until replacement is made.
Rule 1043 - Before starting to work on live circuits in electric
posts, rubber blankets or shields shall be placed over
adjacent ground wires for protection while working
on defective wires.
J. Trolley and Bare Fed Wires
Rule 1044 - Trolley and bare feed wires shall be suspended at
least two (2) meters above the rail and shall be kept
reasonably tight at all times. These shall be equipped
with lightning arresters of the approved type at the
point of entrance to the mine and shall be properly
guarded at main trip stations.
Rule 1045 - Each power circuit shall be provided with circuit
breakers or switches at the mine entrance, at each
point of a major division in the circuit and at practical
intervals in main haulageways.
Rule 1046 - Underground feeder wires shall be properly guarded
or adequately insulated and shall be free from
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contacts with coal, timber, roof or inflammable

materials.
K. Tracks
Rule 1047 - Cross hands shall be used at intervals not exceeding
sixty (60) meters of rail.
Rule 1048 - Special provisions shall be made for bonding around
switches, frogs or openings in the track in order to
ensure a continuous electric circuit.
Rule 1049 - On secondary tracks, at least one rail shall be bonded
or welded and cross bond installed at least every
sixty (60) meters.
L. Underground Installations of High Voltage Cables
Transmitting 2300 Volts or more
Rule 1050 - High voltage cables shall not be installed in any mine
without the approval of the concerned MGB
Regional Office.
Rule 1051 - High voltage cables shall be provided with circuit
breakers or other load limiting device as they enter a
mine.
Rule 1052 - Voltage exceeding 600 volts shall not be used
underground, except under the following conditions:
a. circuits shall be carried inside metallic sheaths or;
b. the sheath or covering shall be permanently
grounded; and
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c. these voltages shall be applied only to

transformers or to motors in which the highvoltage winding are a part of the stationary
element.
Rule 1053 - Transformer placed underground shall be air-cooled
with non-flammable liquid.
Rule 1054 - Transformers filled with inflammable oil placed
underground shall be housed in a fire-resistant rooms
equipped with some means of confining the oil in the
event of leakage.
M. Battery Rooms and Storage Battery Handling
Rule 1055 - Smoking, welding and the use of open flames and sparks
shall be prohibited in battery charging rooms. Warning
signs shall be posted.
Rule 1056 - Battery rooms or charging areas shall be provided with
adequate ventilation.
Rule 1057 - The control switch shall be opened first before connecting
or disconnecting battery charging cords or loads.
Rule 1058 - Rubber gloves, eye and face protection shall be worn
when handling electrolyte solution.
SECTION 70 : MECHANICAL SAFETY
RULES
A. General Safety Precautions
Rule 1059
- Machine having a grinding, shearing, punching, cutting,

rolling, mixing or similar action in which a person might
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accidentally come in contact with shall be properly

guarded.
Rule 1060
- Machines shall not be operated unless these are in good

order and all safeguards and safety devices are in place
and in good working condition.
Rule 1061
- Safety and indicating device shall be properly

maintained and checked periodically from damage and
deterioration.
B. Workshop Equipment
Rule 1062
- On milling machines :
a. the table shall be moved with the work as far away
from the cutter as possible while setting up;
b. heavy cut or feed shall be avoided when using
cutter in a vertical milling machine;
c. the speed shall be checked and feeding shall be
done against the direction in which the cutter is
rotating;
d. hands shall be kept away from the cutter when
machining;
e. the operator shall never reach over a revolving
cutter, especially at the side of the cutter which
cuts into the work; and
f. brush shall not be used in removing chips.
Rule 1063
- The drill press operator shall be required to comply

with the following :
a. inspect all drilling machines and similar
equipment and see to it that these are properly
installed;
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b. remove chuck wrenches from the drill chucks

before starting the machine;
c. clamp the work on the table;
d. run the drill only at proper speed;
e. change belt for speed regulation only when
power is OFF and machine has come to a dead
stop;
f. scrap all chips from drilled holes; and
g. refrain from wearing gloves while operating a
drill.
Rule 1064 - The planer operator shall be required to comply with
the following:
a. check that the planer clears the cross-rails after the
work is fastened and that stop pegs are in proper
places and safety dogs are secured in position.;
b. have the plane(s)r idle when adjusting the length
of the bed stroke and speed of the machine to suit
work;
c. clear the passageways of any kind of tools;
d. hold the tool with one hand or place a wooden
support under it when loosening the toolholder.
Rule 1065 - On lathes, the operator shall be required to comply
with the following:
a.
check that the tailstock, toolholder and the job is

properly clamped before turning on the power;
b. use the hands only and never to use the power
that operates the lathe when assembling or
removing the chuck of face plate. A board shall
be placed on ways;
c. remove chuck wrench or any other tool in the
chuck;
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d. switch off the power before measuring any

revolving work or parts;
e. minimize heavy cuts on slender work;
f. stand to one side so that if the file is forced
upward, it will go past the body rather than
against it. It is advisable to file left-handed;
Rule 1066 - The power saw operator shall be required to comply
with the following:
a. stand on one side of the saw frame when adjusting the
speed.
b. mount the work piece only when the saw is at stop.
c. keep fingers from projecting beyond the end when
using the sliding stock guide.
d. ensure that the blades for both circular and band saws
are in good condition before using.
e. shut off the power and shall never attempt to
disengage the blade from its position until the machine
has come to a dead stop if the blade breaks during
operation.
Rule 1067 - The pedestal grinder operator shall be required to
comply with the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
stand to one side of the wheel when starting it up,

especially if the wheel is new;
check that the face of the wheel is flat and free
from any grooves;
feed the work slowly and gradually;
make sure that the tool rest is only 3 mm from
the face of the wheel. This distance shall be
checked carefully;
use the face of the wheel only, unless it is
designated for grinding on the side. The entire
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f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
face of the wheel shall be used whenever

possible;
never use loose grinding wheel;
stop the wheel if it vibrates excessively. Keep
the wheel properly balanced and securely
attached to the spindle;
hold the work against the wheel firmly;
use clamps or other suitable holding device for
grinding short pieces;
always use face shield or goggles if a grinder is
not provided with protective glass shield; and
Never use portable grinders as substitutes unless
properly adapted for this purposes.
replace the grinding wheel when the maximum
wear limit is reached.
C. Pumps, Air Compressors and Other Stationary Equipment

Rule 1068 - On pumps :
Exposed rotating couplings of pumps shall be adequately
guarded and when guards are removed for oiling or
repairing these shall be placed before the pumps are put
in operation.
Rule 1069 - On compressors :
a. where a gasoline or diesel engine is used to drive
a compressor, pipe of suitable length shall be
provided to divert exhaust gases away from the
compressor unit.
b. if repairs or adjustment are to be made on a
compressor, header valves shall be closed and
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that no air pressure remains in the cylinder and

all relief valves shall be opened. Controller shall
be tagged and locked out.
Rule 1070 - On other stationary equipment:
Repairs or adjustments shall not be made on any
machinery until the power has been shut off and the
machinery blocked securely against all motion.
D. Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Rule 1071 - The following codes shall govern the inspection,
checking, testing and other consideration prior to the
approval of installation of any boiler or pressure
vessel:
a. ASME code for boiler and pressure vessels.
b. ASME Code for pressure piping.
c. API-ASME Codes for unfired pressure vessels
for petroleum, liquid and gases.
d. Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code.
E. Internal Combustion Engine
Rule 1072 - The ASME and Philippine Mechanical Engineering
Codes shall govern the inspection and installation of
internal combustion engines.
F. Standard Railing Guards, ToeBoards
Rule 1073 - On construction:
1. Railing guards:
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a. railing guards shall be constructed in a

permanent and substantial manner of wood,
pipe metal structure or other material of
sufficient strength;
b. the dimensions of railings, posts, anchoring
and framing of members shall be such that the
completed structure is capable of withstanding
a load of at least one hundred (100) kilograms
applied in any direction at any point of the top
rail;
c. sharp corners of railing guards shall be
rounded and smoothened;
d. standard railing guards shall be at least one
(1) meter in height; and
e. standard railing guards shall have posts not
more than two (2) meters apart and an
intermediate rail halfway between top rail and
the floor.
2. Toeboards:
Toeboards shall be at least fifteen (15) centimeters
in height, made of wood, steel or other suitable
materials and securely fastened in place
Rule 1074 - On locations and equipment :
Standard railings and toeboards provided for in the
preceding rule thereof shall be placed in proper
locations or in such other locations as may be
prescribed by the enforcing authorities.
1. Floor and wall openings
a. Ladderway and stairway floor openings shall
be guarded on all exposed sides, except at the
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b.
c.
d.
e.
entrance to the opening, by permanent

railings and toeboards.
Hatchway, chute, pit and trap floor openings
shall be guarded by removable rails with
toeboards on all exposed sides; or by flush
hinged cover of adequate strength.
Manhole of floor openings shall be guarded
by covers of adequate strength which need
not be hinged.
Floor openings into which persons may
accidentally walk on account of fixed
machinery, equipment, or walls shall be
guarded by covers securely held in place and
leaving no opening more than two and a half
(2.5) cm. in width.
Wall openings less than one (1) meter from
the floor having a height of at least seventyfive (75) cm. and forty-five (45) cm. Wide
from which there is drop of more than two
(2) meters shall be solidly enclosed or
guarded by fixed or removable rails.
2. Overhead walks, runways and platforms :
a. walkways, runways, working platforms and open

side floor two (2) meters or more above floor or
ground level, except small platform used for
motors and similar equipment which do not afford
standing space for persons, shall be guarded on
all open sides by standard railings and toeboards;
and
b. where railings may induce workers to take
shortcuts from long detour, additional railing
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components shall be provided where stairway is

not possible.
3. Prime Movers
a.
Cranks, crossheads, connecting rods and tail

rods shall be guarded with standard railings.
b. Passageways over journal or bearing of any
prime movers shall be guarded with standard
railings and toeboards.
4. Mechanical Transmission equipment
a. Power transmission elements which are
exposed to possible personal contact shall be
adequately guarded with standard railings or
cover plates if these are located less than two
hundred forty (240) cms. Above floor level.
b. vertical or inclined drives, rope or link drives
shall be enclosed up to upper pulley or to a
height not less than two hundred forty (240)
cms. above the floor or platforms or shall be
guarded with standard railings.
5.
Agitators, Mixing Machines and Drum Mixers
a. When the top of an open agitator tank, heater

tank or paddle tank is less than one (1) meter
above the floor or working level, adequate
standard railings shall be installed on all open
sides.
b. Service walkways for access drives or valves,
or for taking samples shall be provided on
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both sides
toeboards.
with
standard
railings
and
6. Crushers, Grinding Mills and Pulverizers

Where enclosures are not practicable on moving
parts of crushers, grinding mills and pulverizers
which constitute a hazard, such parts shall be
surrounded by standard railings.
7. Ball, Rod, Tube, Compartment and other Tumbling
Mills
Standards machinery guards or standard railings
shall be provided on both sides of the ball, rod,
tube or compartment mills with bottom less than
two hundred forty (240) centimeters above the
floor level.
8. Vats and Tanks
Vats, pans and open tanks containing hot,
corrosive or poisonous liquid with openings on
top less than one (1) meter above the floor or
working level shall be guarded on all sides by
enclosure or standard railings.
9. Furnace, Kilns and Ovens
Pits or floor openings in furnaces, kilns and
ovens shall be provided with standard railings
and toeboards on all sides.
10. Travelling cranes
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Footwalks or platforms on travelling cranes shall

be provided with standard railings on all open
sides.
11. Other machines not especially mentioned such as
classifier, flotation cells, etc. shall be properly guarded
to prevent employees and materials from accidentally
falling into it or getting in contact with the moving
parts of the machine.
G. Explosive-Actuated Tools
Rule 1075 - Only qualified and trained employee duly authorized by
his employer or supervisor shall operate an explosiveactuated tools. He shall be proficient in the safe and
proper operation of the specific make and model of the
tool.
Rule 1076 - Explosive tools and their explosives charges, when not in
use, shall be kept in a secured place of storage,
inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
Rule 1077 - Projectiles shall not be discharged so close to corners or
edges as to cause the material to break off, or where the
guard or shield would not be effective.
Rule 1078 - No explosive-actuated tool shall be used to drive a
fastener into a receiving material of cast iron, glazed brick
or tile, marble, granite, slate, glass or any other unusually
hard or brittle material or into a steel surface with greater
hardness than the fastener being used.
Rule 1079 - When the hardness of the receiving material or surface is
not known, it shall be tested by using a hand-hammer to
drive the point of the fastener into a material. If the point
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of the fastener does not penetrate the surface, no attempt

shall be made to use the tool on that surface.
Rule 1080 - Explosive-actuated tools shall not be used where
flammable or explosive gases, vapors dusts, or
substances are present.
Rule 1081 - If a misfire occurs, the operator shall continue to hold the
tool in the firing position for not less than fifteen (15)
seconds and shall, until the cartridge has been ejected,
keep the tool pointed in a direction which will not cause
injury should an explosion takes place.
CHAPTER XIX
SECTION 71 : FIRE PROTECTION
Rule 1082 - For fire protection, all existing provisions of PD 1185, the
Fire Code of the Philippine shall be followed.
Rule 1083 - The employer shall provide and maintain a sound fire
protection program.
Rule 1084 - Extra efforts shall be exerted by all employees to prevent
the inception of any unnecessary fire in any part of the
property.
Rule 1085 - Adequate fire escape of approved design shall conform
with specific provision of PD 1185 in all working places
and in other places where people converge.
Rule 1086 - All places shall be provided with approved fire
fighting equipment of adequate number and suitable
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types. Fire fighting equipment shall be frequently

inspected/tested, properly maintained and used
exclusively for fighting fire only.
Rule 1087 - Adequate fire alarm device shall be provided.
Rule 1088 - Approved methods of storage, handling, and usage of
combustible and flammable materials shall be strictly
observed.
Rule 1089 - The No Smoking regulation at specific designated
areas shall be strictly complied with at all times.
Rule 1090 - Water shall never be used on any electrical fire.
Rule 1091 - Welding and cutting torches shall be turned off when
not in use.
Rule 1092 - Welding close to highly flammable materials such as
paint, oil, gasoline, and the like, if unavoidable, shall
be done only under close supervision and that
appropriate fire extinguishers and stationary or
portable screen of non-combustible materials shall be
available for immediate use.
Rule 1093 - Any leak, breakage, or any defect on any part of the
fire protection system like the hydrant line, sprinkler
system, hydrants, fire extinguishers, and the like shall
be reported and repaired at once.
Rule 1094 - Every mining company shall have a properly trained
central fire fighting brigades and fire drill shall be
conducted at least once in three (3) months.
Rule 1095 - Main door of building where people converge,
whether inside or outside, shall open outward and shall
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not be locked or bolted, especially those leading to fire

escape, when there are people inside.
Rule 1096 - In the event of a fire, employees shall call for
assistance immediately and shall extinguish the fire
with any available fire extinguishing device until the
fire fighting crew arrives.
Rule 1097 - It shall be prohibited for anybody to tamper and/or
play with any fire protection equipment.
Rule 1098 - Gate valves for fire waterlines from the source or
reservoir leading to hydrants and sprinkle system shall
be locked to the open positions.
Rule 1099 - Fire plans showing positions of the different fire
fighting equipment shall be conspicuously posted at
strategic places.
Rule 1100 - The employer shall provide and adopt a fire alarm
code signal which when sounded shall be audible over
large area and easily understood by all personnel.
Rule 1101 - Fire fighting equipment shall be conspicuously located
in such a way that these are easily accessible and can
be used with full effectivity in time of emergency.
Rule 1102 - Electrical cords shall never be allowed to run under
rugs.
Rule 1103 - Combustible and other flimsy materials shall not be
placed near bulbs that can raise the temperature of
proximate objects to such degree as to cause
spontaneous combustion.
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Rule 1104 - No employee shall be permitted to use welding, oxyacetylene cutting or other hot work equipment at the
mine if there is any risk of personal injury or damage
to plant or facilities from fire or explosion unless the
employees have a hot work permit to undertake such
task which is signed by authorized person.
Rule 1105 - All electrical installations shall be checked regularly
and have all frayed wirings, damaged sockets,
switches, and other defective electrical fixtures
changed or repaired promptly.
B. Prevention of Mobile Equipment Fire
Rule 1106 - No open flame shall be permitted when inspecting the
gas tank, the radiator or the battery.
Rule 1107 - No employee shall be allowed to operate mobile
vehicles unless the unit is properly checked for any
mechanical and electrical defect.
Rule 1108 - Loose or broken gaskets, exhaust pipes and mufflers
shall be repaired without delay.
CHAPTER XX
SECTION 72
TRANSPORTATION
TRAFFIC, DRIVING AND
Rule 1109 - The company shall ensure that an effective means of

traffic control and management are implemented in the
mine.
Rule 1110 - Traffic control procedures shall conform with the current
regulations of the following:
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a. Land Transportation Office R. A. 4136

b. municipality controlled areas - Municipal authorities
having jurisdiction; and
c. mine areas-to be promulgated by the management to
conform with the Mine Safety Rules and Regulations.
Rule 1111 - Responsible flagmen, signalmen or spotters shall be
employed to direct traffic and aid drivers/operators in
dangerous and poor visibility areas and where heavy
traffic exists.
Rule 1112 - All vehicles shall be road worthy.
Rule 1113 - No person shall be allowed to get on or off a moving
vehicle.
Rule 1114 - Drivers shall observe road courtesy and speed limits at
all times.
Rule 1115 - Trucks used for the transportation of personnel should
be provided with seats and proper railing or tailgate.
Rule 1116 - When transporting long material, the load should be
tied properly secured to avoid shifting. Any material
extending from truck should be provided with a
warning device.
Rule 1117 - The employer shall ensure that all drivers/operators:
a. be required to undergo an annual physical
checkup. Rejection or approval slips from the
Medical Department shall be forwarded to the
supervisor concerned;
b. hold a valid drivers license;
c. not permitted to carry passengers without proper
authorization;
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d. are allowed to drive under the influence of liquor

or drugs;
e. be thoroughly acquainted with the vehicles
maximum safe capacity, in order to avoid
overloading.
Rule 1118 - The driver shall stop when there is need to use hand
held radio, cellular phone and other similar
communication devices.
CHAPTER XXI
MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING
SECTION 73 : WAREHOUSING
Rule 1119 - Smoking shall be absolutely prohibited in storage
areas where flammable materials are stored and a
sign to that effect shall be conspicuously displayed.
Rule 1120- Employee shall use only properly designed bin
ladders.
Rule 1121 - Aisles shall be of appropriate width and free from
obstructions.
Rule 1122 - Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of
materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire,
explosion, or pest harborage, vegetation control shall
be exercised when necessary.
Rule 1123 - Highly combustible materials such as paints,
lacquers, chemicals and the like shall be stored in
separate building.
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SECTION 74 : STORAGE
Rule 1124 - Heavy, slender objects if stored upright shall be well
secured against toppling down.
Rule 1125 - Rolling objects when stored on open shelves shall be
properly blocked or wedged.
Rule 1126 - In multiple decking, heavier material shall be stored on
the lower levels. Small and easily handled objects shall
be in the upper decks.
Rule 1127 - Bagged materials not palletized and strapped shall be
piled cross-tied with the bag mouths towards the center
of the pile.
Rule 1128 - Materials shall not obstruct fire alarm boxes, sprinkler
system controls, fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment,
lights, and electric switches and fuse boxes.
Rule 1129 - In storing compressed gas cylinder:
a. cylinders shall be stored in a safe, dry, wellventilated place prepared and reserved for the
purpose. Flammable substances, such as oil
volatile liquids, shall not be stored in the same
area.
b. cylinders of oxygen shall not be stored in rooms
close to cylinders containing flammable gases.
Unless these are stored apart, oxygen cylinders
and flammable gas cylinders shall be separated by
a fire resistant partition.
c. acetylene and liquefied fuel gas cylinders shall be
stored with the valve end up.
d. acetylene storage rooms and buildings shall be
well ventilated and open flames shall be
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prohibited. Storage room shall have no other

occupancy.
e. cylinders shall not be stored near sources of heat,
such as radiators or furnaces or near highly
flammable substances like gasoline.
f. A direct flame or electric arc shall never be
permitted to come in contact with any part of a
compressed gas cylinder.
Rule 1130 - Flammable liquids
a. Storage of flammable liquids in open container
shall not be permitted. Approved containers for
flammable liquid shall be closed after each use.
b. Specification limiting the quantity of each class of
flammable liquids that may be stored in various
locations on plant premises, together with data
describing the required conditions and procedures
relating to such storage shall conform with NFPA
Standard No. 30.
Rule 1131 - Proper method of lifting and carrying shall be used.
Assistance for heavy load shall be obtained.
Rule 1132 - When two or more men are lifting objects together,
one man shall give the signal to lift or lower in
unison. They shall keep in step when carrying.
Rule 1133 - Heavy hand trucks or dolly up on incline shall be
pulled and not pushed.
Rule 1134 - Wheelbarrows shall be pushed, not pulled.
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Rule 1135 - Powered industrial trucks in handling :

a.
b.
c.
d.
lift trucks when used in handling materials shall

have substantial overhead guards and load back
rest extension. Lift trucks shall be equipped with
mechanical hoist and tilt mechanism.
a crane truck used in material handling shall be
equipped with a load limiting device and its
operation shall be governed by a standard code
signals.
tractors and trailers used in material handling
shall carry a nameplate showing the weight of the
truck and its rated capacity. Exposed moving
parts shall always be guarded.
gasoline trucks shall be filled at designated
locations, preferably in the open air with the
filling hose and equipment properly grounded.
Rule 1136 - Rope, chains and slings

Specific safety precautions shall apply to using and
steering rope, rope slings, wire rope, chain and chain
slings.
Rule 1137 - Flammable and combustible liquids
a.
b.
Only trained employees shall load or unload tanks

containing flammable liquids.
Tank trucks, tank trailers and tank semi-trailers
used for transportation of flammable liquids shall
be constructed and operated according to
standard.
Rule 1138 - Compressed Gas Cylinders
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
No person shall remove or change numbers or

mark stamped on cylinders.
Cylinders shall be rolled on bottom edge but
never dragged.
Cylinders shall be protected from cuts or
abrasions and shall not be subjected to hot works.
Compressed gas cylinders shall not be lifted by
an electro-magnetic. Where cylinders must be
handled by a crane or derricks, these shall be
carried in a cradle or similar device.
Cylinders shall not be dropped nor be made to
strike against each other.
Cylinders shall not be used as rollers, supports or
for any purposes other than to contain gas.
No person shall tamper with safety device of
cylinders.
all cylinder gas shall always be considered as full
and shall be handled with care.
No oil or grease shall be applied on the valve set
of compressed gas cylinders
Rule 1139 - Objects with specific shapes

a.
b.
c.
d.
Boxes shall be handled by grasping the alternate

top and bottom corners and draw a corner
between the legs.
Locked materials shall be grasped at opposite
corners.
Sheet metal shall be handled with leather gloves,
hand leathers, or gloves with metal inserts.
Bundles of sheet metal shall be handled with
power equipment.
Window glass or other sheet glass shall be
handled with gloves or hard leathers while the
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wrists and forearms shall be covered with long

leathered sleeves.
e.
Long objects, like pipe, bar stock, or lumber

shall be carried over padded shoulder, with the
fronthand held as high as possible except when
passing under low power lines.
f.
Heavy circular flat objects (such as car wheels or

tank covers) shall be handled by power
equipment designed for the purpose.
g.
Smoking is prohibited allowed while lifting heavy

objects or carrying or assisting to lift or carry
objects.
Rule 1140 - Clearance limits

Appropriate clearance signs to warn of clearance
limits shall be provided.
Rule 1141 - Bottled chemicals should be crated and palletized
before shipment. Cushion materials must be used to
avoid jarring movements during transportation. As
much as possible chemicals and reagents must be
covered with plastics inside the crate for protection
from the rain. (to be incorporated in section 6 of
Materials Storage and Handling Chapter)
Rule 1142 - Drivers of transport vehicle must be properly
informed of the kind of cargo and its risks.
CHAPTER XXII
COAL
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SECTION 76 : STORAGE
Rule 1143 - Coal stockpile shall be built on open, clean, well
drained ground, far from sources of heat and kept
three (3) meters within acceptable height of pile.
Rule 1144 - Foreign matters, such as woods, stones, metals or
other combustible materials shall be kept away from
the stockpile.
Rule 1145 - Regular monitoring of coal temperature at stockpile
shall be carried out at points not more than four (4)
meters apart, giving special attention to the corners of
the stockpile.
Rule 1146 - Smouldering coal shall be segregated immediately
from the rest of the stockpile and shall be drenched
with water until the smouldering stops.
Rule 1147 - Necessary precaution shall be taken to exclude air by
compacting the coal uniformly and avoiding
segregation of different sizes.
Rule 1148 - Firebreaks of at least three (3) meters wide shall be
kept between stockpile.
Rule 1149 - Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted to climb
or roam in and around the stockpile.
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Rule 1150 - The

First-In-First-Out
(FIFO)
basis
in
receiving/issuing uniform quality coal to/from storage
area shall be observed.
Rule 1151 - Coal deliveries with unusually high volatile and
combustible matters (VCM) shall be segregated and
shall be used ahead of others.
Rule 1152 - Dry, crushed, and fine coal shall be protected from
the wind as well as from rain.
Rule 1153 - To prevent coal dust explosion, the following
conditions shall be strictly observed:
a.
b.
c.
coal dust concentration in the air space shall not

be more than 40 grams per cubic meters of air.
oxygen concentration in the air space shall not be
more than 12% free oxygen by volume.
coal temperature shall not exceed 200 C.
CHAPTER XXIII
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
SECTION 78 : USE AND CARE OF HAND

TOOLS
Rule 1154 - Defective tools shall never be used.
Rule 1155 - Only suitable tools for a certain job shall be used.
SECTION 79
:
CONSTRUCTION
INSTALLATION OF LADDERS
Rule 1156 - Portable ladder shall:
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AND
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
be placed on secured footing, steadied by a man

or secured with a rope.
be placed on a position such that the footing is
approximately one-fourth the length of the ladder
from the vertical plane of the support.
not be used as walkway or as scaffold.
never be installed in front of door/s that open
towards the ladder unless the door is locked,
blocked or guarded.
not be placed near live electric wiring installation
or against any operational piping where damage
may be done.
not be used when defective. It shall be tagged,
or marked so that it will be replaced or
discarded.
be kept clean and free of grease.
Rule 1157 - Fixed ladder shall :

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
project at least 60 centimeters above any platform

unless convenient and sufficient handholds are
provided.
be installed at an angle not greater than seventy
(70) degrees from the horizontal.
be staggered so that no section of the ladder is
directly in line with the next adjacent section.
be constructed with rungs placed at equal
intervals of 35 cm.
be clean or free of obstructions.
be provided with appropriate guards e.g. ring
guards, above 3 meters from the ground, if
vertical.
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SECTION 80 :
AND SCAFFOLDS
WORKING ON TOP PLATFORM
Rule 1158 - Employees shall not work directly above other

workers except in cases of absolute necessity and in
such case, all precautions shall be taken to ensure the
safety of the employees working below.
Rule 1159 - When men are working overhead:
a.
b.
no person shall be permitted to pass or stay

underneath.
materials and tools shall never be thrown or
freely dropped. These shall be lowered with a
rope.
Rule 1160 - It shall be prohibited to leave loose materials such as

bottles, cans, metals and wood scraps along
passageways, platforms or scaffolds.
Rule 1161 - Before working on a scaffold or platform of any
description, (one) employee shall personally see that
the supports are properly erected and in safe
condition.
Rule 1162 - Platforms and scaffolds of permanent construction
and installation shall be provided with adequate
guardrails.
Rule 1163 - Openings along passageways shall be adequately
guarded, barricaded off and conspicuously marked.
SECTION 81 : CIVIL WORKS
Rule 1164 - The following shall govern excavation:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
excavations with depth of one and one-half (1.5)

meters or more shall be properly shored and
braced, otherwise these shall be retained to
prevent cave-ins.
trees, boulders or other surface encumbrances
located within or contiguous to the area to be
excavated shall be removed sufficiently ahead of
excavating work.
excavated materials shall be kept away at a safe
distance from the edge of the excavation.
wherever there is danger of undermining adjacent
foundations, excavation works shall be done in
short sections and the building walls effectively
shored up or braced.
wherever possible, power machines used for
excavating shall be placed so that the operator is
on the side away from the bank.
excavations shall be adequately guarded by
railings. During the hours of darkness, exposed
sides of excavations shall be adequately
illuminated.
proper crosswalks or double planks shall be used
to get across excavations.
excavations over two (2) meters in depth shall be
supplied with at least one ladder for every three
(3) meters or fraction thereof. A ladder shall
extend at least 60 cm. from the trench bottom to
ground level.
ramps and walkways entering excavations shall
be wide enough for men or vehicles. These shall
be substantially constructed with proper braces
and supports and shall be provided with
guardrails. When inclined to a grade of one is to
six (1:6), walkways shall be properly secured.
employees engaged in scaling, sloping or
trimming works shall use safety ropes.
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k.
if derricks or other heavy objects are placed close

to the edge of an excavation, additional bracing
shall be installed.
Rule 1165 - The following shall govern road works:

a.
b.
c.
adequate warning signs shall be provided at

approaches of at least fifty (50) meters from the
working areas.
adequate detour signs shall be provided when
road is under repair or is not passable.
railings shall be installed when weather conditions
create a hazard.
SECTION 82 : DEMOLITION
Rule 1166 - Before demolishing a building, a definite plan, based
on a careful study of the structure that is to be
demolished and of its surroundings shall be worked
out.
Rule 1167 - When necessary, adjoining buildings
promptly and thoroughly shored.
shall
be
Rule 1168 - Gas pipes shall be disconnected and all electric wires
shall be de-energized.
Rule 1169 - Demolition shall be carried out in a regular and
orderly manner from top to bottom of the structure.
All materials displaced shall be transported
immediately to the ground unless required for reconstruction. No material shall be stored on any
portion of a structure in excess of its safe carrying
capacity. All glasses and sashes shall be removed
before any other demolition is started.
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Rule 1170 - Chutes shall be provided for the removal of bricks or

other loose debris and these chutes shall be
completely enclosed. Chutes shall not extend in an
unbroken line for more than two (2) storeys, and
gates or stops shall be placed at the bottom of each
chute. Danger signs shall be placed at chute outlets.
Rule 1171 - The space where torn material falls shall be provided
by a fence.
Rule 1172 - Old materials and rubbish shall be removed
immediately and shall not be allowed to accumulate
on floors nor on the ground just outside the building.
Rule 1173 - Before demolishing any interior or exterior wall
which is within three (3) meters of any opening in
the floor immediately below it, such opening shall be
substantially covered unless all workmen are
removed from all floors below and access to such
floors is positively prevented.
Rule 1174 - Walls shall be left stable with no danger of being
overturned at the end of each working day.
Rule 1175 - Constructional sheds and toolboxes shall be so
located as to protect employees from the danger of
falling objects.
Rule 1176 - Openings into which employees may fall or slip from
a floor, platform, passageway or working level shall
be covered or protected by a standard railing and
toeboard.
Rule 1177 - Steel structure shall be demolished column length by
column length and tier by tier. Every structural
member being dismembered shall not be under any
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stress other than its own weight and such member

shall be chained or lashed in place to prevent any
uncontrolled swinging or dropping from the building
and shall be lowered carefully.
SECTION 83 : PAINTING
Rule 1178 - The following shall govern painting works:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
food shall be kept away from spray painting sites.

unless clearly impracticable, ventilation shall be
provided while painting is carried on in a
confined space.
painting shall not be done where the paint will
contaminate the air breathed by other employees.
paints which contain materials injurious to expose
parts of the body shall not be applied by spraygun.
when acid is used in washing buildings, goggles,
rubber gloves, rubber suites, or other suitable
protective equipment shall be worn by the
building-washer.
SECTION 84
OPERATIONS
WELDING AND CUTTING
Rule 1179 - Only authorized persons shall operate and use

welding and cutting equipment. Any welding or
cutting job shall be with the knowledge and consent
of the supervisor.
Rule 1180 - Welding or cutting operations on containers filled
with explosives or flammable substances is strictly
prohibited.
For closed containers that contain
explosives or flammable substances, said operations
shall only be undertaken after these have been
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opened, emptied and thoroughly cleaned and freed

from combustible gases or vapors. If applicable, the
container shall be filled with inert gas or water.
Rule 1181 - Employees directly engaged or assisting in welding
or cutting operation shall be provided with proper
and adequate personal protective equipment.
Rule 1182 - Welding and cutting operations that are carried out or
done in places where persons other than the welders
are working shall be enclosed in a suitable, stationary
or portable screen of non-combustible material.
Rule 1183 - When welding or cutting operations are performed in
a confined space where there is danger of inhalation
of any toxic fumes, gases, or dust, adequate
ventilation shall be provided and appropriate
respiratory protective equipment shall be used.
Rule 1184 - Torch shall not be lighted or be struck when
combustible gases or vapors are present.
Rule 1185 - Welders shall always be equipped with appropriate
portable fire extinguishers when assigned to perform
welding or cutting jobs.
Rule 1186 - Welding machines shall be located at a safe distance
from any tank or wash tank containing oil.
Rule 1187 - Defective welding machine shall never be used in
welding jobs.
Rule 1188 - Only torch lighter shall only be used for lighting gas
cutting and welding equipment.
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Rule 1189 - Every motor generator set or transformer used for

arc welding and cutting operations shall be provided
with an electrical safety disconnect-switch of
adequate ampere rating readily accessible in case of
emergency. Portable welding machine shall have
quick detaching plug.
Rule 1190 - The conditions surrounding the work performed by
arc welding and cutting process shall be properly
checked to prevent the hazard of electric shock by:
a.
b.
c.
keeping the floor or ground surface dry if

conditions under the foot are wet, a dry electrical
non-conducting platform shall be used.
instructing the operator to keep exposed parts of
his body away from contact with the work, the
electrode and holder or any part of structure that
is electrically grounded.
requiring the operators to keep their clothing,
gloves and feet as dry as possible.
Rule 1191 - In case of emergencies where it is necessary to do

arc welding or cutting under wet conditions, rubber
boots and rubber gloves shall be worn.
Rule 1192 - Electrode holder shall be insulated. When electrode
holder is not in use, the electrode shall be removed
from the holder and the electrode holder hang or laid
on a dry, non-conducting surface to prevent contact
with workers or electrically-conducting materials.
SECTION 85 :
WHARVES AND DOCKS

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Rule 1193 - Floats, wharves, and other places where employees

work on or above water shall be provided with life
jackets and lifebuoys equipped with line.
Rule 1194 - Floats, docks, wharves and all elevated vehicular
thoroughfares shall be equipped with a substantial
guardrail.
Rule 1195 - Docks and wharves shall be provided with one
ladder for every seventeen (17) meters of length of
wharf. Such ladder shall extend from the dock to
normal low water level.
Rule 1196 - Maximum load capacity must be indicated or posted
at any conspicuous place at the entrance to the pier.
Rule 1197 - Unauthorized persons and vehicles shall be
prohibited at the pier during the loading or unloading
time. Other excess materials shall not be allowed to
be scattered.
Rule 1198 - All wharves and docks shall conform with the rules
and regulations provided for by concerned
government agencies such as PPA, Coastguard and
Customs.
CHAPTER XXIV
SECTION 86 : LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Rule 1199 - All safety rules and regulations of the Department of
Trade and Industry on storage and handling of
liquefied petroleum gas shall also be embodied in this
order.
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CHAPTER XXV
SECTION 87 : POWERS AND DUTIES
Rule 1200 - The Director or his duly authorized representatives
shall have the power and duty to enforce this Order
and all rules and regulations that may hereafter be
promulgated concerning the safe and sanitary upkeep
of the mine.
Rule 1201 - Only the Regional Director or his duly authorized
representatives shall have exclusive jurisdiction over
the conduct of safety inspection of all installations,
surface or underground, in mining/quarrying
operations and safety practices in a manner that will
not impede or obstruct work in progress of an
employer and shall submit to the Director a quarterly
report of their inspections and/or monitoring
activities. Provided further that the Director or his
duly authorized representative/s shall undertake
safety and health audit annually or as often as may be
necessary to assess the effectivity of the Safety and
Health Program of the employer.
Rule 1202 - The Regional Director reserves the right to inspect
the mine/quarry explosive magazine and audit
records of explosives transaction at the expense of
the Purchasers License Holder and at specified rates
as may be deemed necessary. Provided, that failure
to immediately implement, without justifiable reasons,
the recommendation/s to ensure the proper safe
keeping and maintenance of explosive and its
magazines shall cause for the imposition of
administrative sanctions as provided for in the penal
provisions of this Order.
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shall have the power and authority to administer
oaths, summon company officials, employees, lessees
or other persons having knowledge on the subject of
inquiry, inspection or investigation, issue subpoena
and subpoena duces tecum requiring the attendance
and take testimonies of witnesses or the production of
such books, papers, records and other pertinent
documents as may be material to a just determination
of the matter under investigation inspection or
inquiry.
Rule 1204
The Director/Regional Director or his/her authorized

representative during the course of safety inspection,
investigation and audit may inspect any article,
substance, plant or machinery, which is or was on or
in the premises, or any work performed on or in the
premises or any condition prevalent on or in the
premises or remove for examination or analysis, any
article, substance, plant or machinery or a part or
sample thereof: Provided, That when the
Director/Regional Director or his/her duly
representative removes any article, substance, plant
or machinery or a part or sample thereof, he/she
shall
issue
a
receipt
to
the
Contractor/Permittee/Lessee/Permit Holder or person
in control thereof.
Rule 1205
The Director/Regional Director or his/her authorized

representative
may
inhibit
the
Contractor/
Permittee/Lessee/ Permit Holder or its employee
from continuing or commencing in performing an act
or operating an equipment or machinery, which in
the opinion of the Director/Regional Director or
his/her duly authorized representative threatens or is
likely to threaten the health or safety of any person.
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shall require the employer to remedy any practice
connected with mining operations, which is not in
accordance with the provisions of this Order.
The same may summarily suspend, wholly or
partially any activity related to mining operations, in
case of imminent danger to life or property, until the
danger is removed, or until appropriate measures are
taken by the employer.
may grant relief or exemption from compliance with
any of the rules in this Order upon written request or
application by the employer concerned, after proper
investigation and favorable recommendation of the
Bureau engineers, and under such terms and
conditions that may be issued by the Director.
CHAPTER XVI
SECTION 88 : PENAL PROVISIONS
Rule 1208 - Any employee who violates any of the provisions of
this Order or commits any unsafe act or cause
condition that will endanger himself, other persons
and/or company property shall, on the initiative of
his employer or upon recommendation of the
Director or Regional Director, be subject to
disciplinary action.
In case of refusal by the
employer, the Director shall act on the matter
accordingly.
Rule 1209 - Any employer who violates any of the provisions of
this Order shall be subject to corresponding penalties
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prescribed hereunder, pursuant to Section 109 and

110 of R. A. 7942.
Schedule of Penalties on the following Offences:
1. Failure of the company to install corrective
measures to mitigate unsafe condition as
defined in the annual safety and health
program.
2. Failure to submit/report fatal and serious
accidents to concerned RO within 15 days
after the date of the accident.
3. Failure to give notice to the concerned RD
within 24 hours of any fatal and non-fatal
serious injuries.
4. Late submission of monthly accident reports
or Safety and Health Program
1st Violation
2nd Violation
3rd Violation
5. Submission of monthly accident reports after
one (1) month from the prescribed reporting
period.
1st Violation
Penalty
5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
Basic Fine
Daily
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
2,000.00
20.00
2nd Violation
3,000.00
30.00
3rd Violation
4,000.00
40.00
6. Any violation of other provisions not
1,000.00
mentioned above
7. Repeat violation of the same provisions as
2,000.00
based on inspection reports.
Provided, that a late report classified under non-submission category shall not
pay the accumulated fine in (4) but instead pay the fines imposed in (5)
above. Provided further, that the total fine for non-submission of any of the
required reports at any one time shall not exceed Five thousand pesos
(5,000.00).
CHAPTER XV
SECTION 89 : FINAL PROVISIONS
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If any rule of this Order is held or declared

unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the remaining
parts of this Order shall continue to be in force as if the rules so
annulled or voided had never been incorporated in this Order.
All rules applicable elsewhere in this Order shall also apply.
Mines Administrative Order No. MRD-51, Series of 1991
and all rules and regulations or parts thereof in conflict or
inconsistent with any of the rules of this Order are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly. The Secretary shall have the
authority, inter alia, to amend, revise, add to, clarify, supplement,
interpret, delete or make exemptions (to the extent not contrary to
this Order) to any provision of these Order with the end in view
of ensuring that the Order is appropriately implemented, enforced
and achieved. The guidelines, standards and other documents to
be incorporated in this Order shall be promulgated by the
Director.
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Secretary
Recommended for Approval by:
(Sgd.) HORACIO C. RAMOS
Director
Mines and Geosciences
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No. 2000 99
December 21, 2000
SUBJECT
Amendments to Sections 134-136 of

DENR Administrative Order No.
96-40, the Revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations of Republic
Act No. 7942, otherwise known as
the "Philippine Mining Act of 1995"
Pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7942,

otherwise known as the "Philippine Mining Act of 1995", Section 275
of DENR Administrative Order (D.A.O.) No. 96-40, the Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7942, and in line with the
policy of the Government to continuously provide for a responsive
regulatory framework, Sections 134, 135 and 136 of D.A.O. No. 9640 are hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Title
The title of this Administrative Order shall be "Rules and
Regulations on the Implementation of the Social Development and
Management Programs (SDMP) for Mining Projects".
Section 2. Definition of Terms
As used in and for purposes of these rules and regulations, the
following terms shall mean:
a. "Act" refers to R.A. No. 7942 otherwise known as the "Philippine
Mining Act of 1995."
b. "Annual Social Development and Management Program" refers to a
yearly community development programs/ projects/activities based
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
on the approved five-year Social Development and Management

Program.
"Bureau" means the Central Office of the Mines and Geosciences
Bureau.
"Contractor means a Qualified Person acting alone or in
consortium who is a party to a Mineral Agreement or FTAA.
"Direct Milling Costs refer to expenditures and expenses directly
incurred in the mechanical and physical processing and/or chemical
separation of the ore from the waste to produce marketable mineral
products: Provided, That, for cement plant operations, direct
milling costs are limited to expenditures and expenses directly
incurred from raw materials crushing and grinding up to ground raw
meal homogenizing, prior to clinker manufacturing.
Direct Mining Costs refer to expenditures and expenses directly
incurred in all activities preparatory to and in the actual extraction of
the ore from the earth and transporting it to the mill plant for mineral
processing.
"Director means the Director of the Bureau.
"Host and Neighboring Communities. Host community refers to
the people living at the barangay(s) outside the mine camp, where
the mining project is located, and neighboring communities refer to
the people living at the barangay(s), which are adjacent to the host
community; areas covered by the mining tenement of the project;
areas where mining facilities are located; and, immediate areas
which will be affected by the mining operations.
"Lessee" means a person or entity with a valid and existing mining
lease contract.
"Mineral Processing Permit" refers to the permit granted to a
Qualified Person for mineral processing.
"Mine Camp" refers to the portion of the mining/permit/contract
area where housing/residential, recreational and other support
facilities are built solely for use by the Contractor/Permit
Holder/Lessee, including its employees and dependents.
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l.
"Mining Permits" include Exploration, Quarry, Sand and Gravel

(Commercial, Industrial and Exclusive), Gratuitous (Government or
Private), Guano, Gemstone Gathering and Small-Scale Mining
Permits.
m. "Permit Holder' means a holder of any mining permit or of Mineral
Processing Permit issued under D.A.O. No. 96-40 and its
amendments, except permits that authorizes exploration activities
only.
n. "Regional Office" refers to the concerned Regional Office of the
Bureau.
o. "Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)" refers to
the comprehensive five-year plan of the Contractor/Permit
Holder/Lessee authorize to conduct actual mining and milling
operations towards the sustained improvement in the living,
standards of the host and neighboring communities by creating
responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of
developing, implementing and managing community development
programs, projects, and activities in a manner consistent with the
principle of people empowerment.
Section 3. Section 134 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 134.
Development of Community
Technology and Geosciences
and
Mining
a. The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall assist in the

development of the host and neighboring communities in
accordance with its SDMP duly approved by the Bureau as
provided for under Section 7 hereof to promote the general welfare
of the inhabitants living therein;
b. The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall assist in developing
mining technology and geosciences as well as the corresponding
manpower training and development; and,
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c. The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall allot annually a minimum

of one percent (1 %) of the direct mining and milling costs
necessary to implement Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section:
Provided, That ninety percent (90%) of the one percent (1%) of
the direct mining and milling costs shall be apportioned to implement
the SDMP in Paragraph (a) hereof and the remaining ten percent
(10%) to implement Paragraph (b) hereof. Provided, further,
That the Contractor/Lessee shall submit to the Bureau and the
Permit Holder to the concerned Regional Office a sworn statement
of their direct mining and milling costs within sixty (60) days after
the end of each calendar year: Provided, finally, That the royalty
payment of one percent (1%) of the gross output for the Indigenous
Cultural Communities, pursuant to Section 16 of D.A.O. No. 9640, may include the aforementioned allotment to implement
Paragraphs (a) and (b) hereof.
Section 135.
Credited Activities
The following activities shall be considered in enhancing the

development of the host and neighboring communities:
a. Establishment/construction, development and maintenance of
infrastructure (i.e., community schools, hospitals, churches,
recreational facilities, access roads, bridges, piers, wharves,
communication, waterworks, electric power and sewerage systems,
community housing projects, and training facilities for manpower
development);
b. Establishment of livelihood industries including reforestation through
usufruct contracts to be issued by DENR utilizing fruit trees;
c. Using facilities within the mine camp, such as hospitals, schools, and
others, by members of host and neighboring communities, the
expenditures of which shall be pro-rated according to the number of
people from said communities accommodated in such facilities; and,
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d. Other activities as may be considered by the Director.

Provided, That expenditures for the above-mentioned activities
shall be credited to the 90% of the 1% of the direct mining and milling
costs allotted to implement the SDMP.
Provided, further, That expenditures for programs/
projects/activities for the mine camp accruing to the contractors'
employees and their families shall not be included in the computation of
the cost of the SDMP
The following activities or expenditures shall be considered
towards the development of mining, geosciences and processing
technology and the corresponding manpower training and development:
a. Advanced studies conducted in the mining area such as, but not
limited to, institutional and manpower development and basic and
applied research;
b. Advanced studies, including the cost of publication thereof in
referred technical journals or monographs accessible to the local
scientific community, related to mining which are conducted by
qualified researchers, as construed by the practices at the
Department of Science and Technology, who are not employees of
the mine;
c. Expenditures for scholars, fellows and trainees on mining,
geoscience and processing technology and related subjects such as
community development and planning, mineral and environmental
economics;
d. Expenditures on equipment and capital outlay as assistance for
developing research and educational institutions which serve as a
venue for developing mining, geoscience and processing technology
and the corresponding manpower training and development, and,
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e. Other activities that the Director may consider upon proper

recommendation by the concerned professional organizations
and/or research institutions, where appropriate.
Provided, That expenditures for the above-mentioned activities
shall be credited to the 10% of the 1% of the direct mining and milling
costs.
Information, education and communication campaign for the
development of mining, geosciences and processing technology and the
corresponding manpower training and development shall be considered
in the 10% of the 1% of the direct mining and milling costs.
Section 136. Development of Host and Neighboring Communities
The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall perform the following:
a. Coordinate with proper authorities in providing development plans
for the host and neighboring communities;
b. Help create self-sustaining income generating activities, such as but
not limited to, reforestation and production of goods and services
needed by the mine and the community. Where traditional selfsustaining income generating activities are identified to be present
within the host and/or neighboring communities, the
Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall work with such communities
towards the preservation and/or enhancement of such activities;
and,
c. Give preference to qualified Filipino citizens in the hiring of
personnel for its mining operation, the majority of which shall
originate according to priority from the host and neighboring
communities: the host municipality and province where mine is
located, Provided, That the Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall
organize, at its own expense, skills enhancement programs in the
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absence of the needed skills: Provided, further, That it shall give its
firm commitment to skills re-formation and entrepreneurship
development for people in the mining communities as an integral
part of the mine decommissioning process.
Section 6. New Section 136-A is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 136-A. Social Development and Management Program
(SDMP)
A Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)
shall be, in consultation and in partnership with the host and neighboring
communities, actively promoted and shall cover and include all plans,
projects, and activities of the Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee towards
enhancing the development of the host and neighboring communities in
accordance with Sections 4 and 5 hereof.
To meet the changing needs and demands of the communities,
the Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall submit every five (5) years
an SDMP to the Bureau/concerned Regional Office for approval as
provided for in Section 7 hereof.
Detailed guidelines in the implementation of this Section shall be
prescribed by the Director.
Section 7. New Section 136-B is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 136-B. Processing and Approval of the SDMP
a. For the Contractor/Lessee:
The Contractor/Lessee shall submit within ninety (90) days from
the effectivity of these rules and regulations a legible copy of the
SDMP to the concerned Regional Office for screening and
preliminary review.
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During the screening and preliminary review of the submitted

document as to its form and substance, the concerned Regional
Office may impose additional requirements and documentation,
which are deemed necessary to supplement the SDMP. It shall
endeavor to complete the screening and preliminary review of the
SDMP within ten (10) days from receipt thereof.
The concerned Regional Office shall then endorse the copy of
the SDMP together with its preliminary evaluation to the Bureau for
further review as to its substance, clarity and completeness, after
which the Contractor/Lessee shall submit at least five (5) legible
copies and a complete electronic file in computer diskettes of its
SDMP to the Bureau for final evaluation and approval.
The Bureau may invite credible experts to assist it in the review
and evaluation of an SDMP: Provided, That the Contractor/Lessee
shall shoulder all reasonable expenses attendant to the review and
evaluation of the SDMP.
During the final evaluation, the Contractor/Lessee shall make a
presentation of the highlights of its SDMP before the Bureau for
deliberation. It should utilize this opportunity to anticipate the
concerns of the Bureau and minimize the need for additional
information/requirements: Provided, That it shall shoulder all
reasonable incidental expenses to be incurred during the
presentation of its SDMP to the Bureau: Provided, further, That
the SDMP shall be acted upon by the Bureau within twenty (20)
days from receipt thereof.
b. For the Permit Holder:
The Permit Holder shall submit within ninety (90) days from the
effectivity of these rules and regulations at least five (5) legible
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copies of the SDMP to the concerned Regional Office for review

and evaluation as to its form, substance, clarity and completeness.
The concerned Regional Office may impose additional
requirements and documentation, which are deemed necessary to
supplement the SDMP.
During the final evaluation, the Permit Holder shall make a
presentation of the highlights of its SDMP before the concerned
Regional Office for deliberation. It should utilize this opportunity to
anticipate the concerns of the concerned Regional Office and
minimize the need for additional information/requirements:
Provided, That it shall shoulder all reasonable incidental expenses
to be incurred during the presentation of its SDMP to the
concerned Regional Office: Provided, further, That the SDMP
subject to review and evaluation shall be acted upon by the
concerned Regional Office within twenty (20) days from receipt
thereof
The concerned Regional Office shall furnish the Bureau with a
copy of the approved SDMP, including the minutes and other
pertinent documents related thereto, within thirty (30) days from its
approval.
The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall provide each of the
concerned Local Government Units with a copy of the approved
SDMP not later than thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of
commencement of mining operation or of effecting the SDMP.
To effectively implement the approved SDMP, an Annual
SDMP shall be submitted to the Bureau/concerned Regional Office at
least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of every calendar
year. Such program shall be based on the approved SDMP and shall
be implemented during the year for which it shall be submitted.
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Section 8. New Section 136-C is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 136-C.
(CRO)
Designation of Community Relations Officer
The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall incorporate in its

mine organization structure a Community Relations Officer (CRO) to
establish linkages among the host and neighboring communities in the
implementation of its SDMP. To be reporting directly to the
Resident/Plant Manager, the CRO must be a graduate of any social
science course, or any person with experience and training on
community development work.
Section 9. New Section 136-D is hereby added to read-as follows:
Section 136-D. Monitoring and Auditing of SDMP
The concerned Regional Office shall periodically monitor the
implementation of the approved SDMP and submit its monitoring
report(s) to the Bureau as basis for audit.
Regular internal monitoring shall likewise be done jointly and
solidary by the CRO and representatives of the host and neighboring
communities
to
determine
whether
the
ongoing
projects/programs/activities are being implemented in accordance with
the approved SDMP. The concerned Regional Office shall be
provided with the results of the internal monitoring conducted, copy
furnished the Bureau.
Section 10.
follows:
New Section l36-E is here-by added to read as
Section 136 - E. Penalties
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Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee found operating without an

approved SDMP shall, on the first offense, be liable to a fine not
exceeding Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) and shall, on the
succeeding offense, be sufficient ground to suspend its mining/milling
operations in the areas under contracts, in addition to a fine not
exceeding Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000,00).
Section 11. Separability Clause
If any clause, section or provision of these rules and regulations
is held or declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by a competent
court, the remaining parts of these rules and regulations shall not be
affected thereby.
Section 12. Repealing and Amending Clause
Accreditation of Traders, Dealers and Retailers in the Trading of
Minerals/Mineral Products and By-Products
All orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to
the provisions of these rules and regulations are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly. The Secretary shall furthermore have the
authority, inter alia, to amend, revise, add to, clarify, supplement,
interpret, delete, or make exemptions (to the extent not contrary to the
provisions of the Act) to any provision of these rules and regulations
with the end in view of ensuring that the Act is appropriately
implemented, enforced and achieved.
Section 13. Effectivity
These rules and regulations shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following their complete publication in a newspaper of general
circulation.
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Secretary
Published:
Malaya - December 24, 2000
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No. 2000 101
December 21, 2000
Subject
Amendments to the Rules and

Regulations of the National
Pollution
Control
Commission
(1978)
Incorporating
Permit
Regulations
Governing
Mine
Waste and Mill Tailings Storage
Structures.
To further rationalize and harmonize the management of mine

and mill tailings storage structures pursuant to Section 1 of Presidential
Decree (P.D.) No. 984, otherwise known as the National Pollution
Control Decree of 1976, Section 2 of P.D. No. 1152, otherwise
known as the "Philippine Environment Code", Section 1 of P.D. No.
1586, establishing an "Environmental Impact Statement System",
Chapters XI, XV and XVI of Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise
known as the 'Philippine Mining Act of 1995', Section 2c of D.A.O.
No. 96-37, implementing P.D. No. 1586, and DENR Memorandum
Order (D.M.O.) No. 99-32, the DENR hereby issues the following
amendments to Chapter V - Permit Regulations of the Rules and
Regulations of the National Pollution Control Commission (1978)",
promulgating P.D. No. 984, for the guidance and compliance of all
concerned.
Section 1 - Rationale
a. Under P.D. No. 984, it is declared a national policy to prevent,
abate and control pollution of water, air and land for more effective
utilization of resources in this country.
b. Pursuant to Section 19 of P.D. No. 1152, the production,
utilization, storage and distribution of hazardous, toxic and other
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substances such as mine tailings and other substances that may

pollute any body of water of the Philippines resulting from normal
operations of industries, water-bome sources, and other human
activities, as well as those resulting from accidental spills and
discharges, shall be regulated by appropriate Government agencies
pursuant to their respective charters enabling legislations.
c. Under P.D. No.. 1586, it is declared policy of the State to attain
and maintain a rational and orderly balance between socioeconomic
growth and environmental protection.
d. Under RA No. 7942, it is declared that all mineral
resources in
public and private lands within the territory and exclusive economic
zone of the Republic of the Philippines am owned by the State. It
shall be the responsibility of the State to promote their rational
exploration, development, utilization and conservation through the
combined efforts of Government and the private sector in order to
enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the
environment and protect the rights of affected communities.
e. As per Section 2c of Article I of D.A.O. No. 96-37, maximum
public participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
process shall be enhanced to validate the social acceptability of the
project or undertaking so as to ensure the fullest consideration of
the environmental impact of such project or undertaking.
f. Under D.M.O. No. 99-32, it shall be the policy of the State that
mine wastes and mill tailings produced by mining operators, permit
holders and contractors shall be managed in a technically,
financially, socially, culturally and environmentally
acceptable
manner in a way that effectively safeguards the environment and
protects the rights of concerned communities.
g. It is imperative that a standard policy be adopted for the issuance of
an Authority to Construct and/or Permit to Operate mine waste and
318
mill tailings storage structures to harmonize existing policies to

achieve complementation and coordination among concerned
Government agencies in view of the need to enhance their
management.
h. There is a need to modify the permit regulations as prescribed under
the "Rules and Regulations of the National Pollution Control
Commission (1978) to make it more effective and efficient in the
discharge of the permit regulations for mine wastes and mill tailings
storage structures and responsive to the demands of the times
occasioned by the changes in laws.
Section 2 - Objective
a. To harmonize existing policies to achieve complementation and
coordination among concerned Government agencies in view of the
need to enhance management of mine wastes and mill tailings
storage structures; and
b. To effectively manage mine wastes and mill tailings in an
environmentally sustainable manner with due ration to safety and
health, social and cultural concerns.
Section 3 Definition of Terms
As used in and for purposes of this Order, the following terms
shall mean:
a. Authority to Construct and Operate - Mill Tailings Storage
Structures (ACO-MTSS)" refers to the legal authorization granted
by the concerned EMB-RO to construct, operate, maintain, modify
or make alterations to any mill tailings, storage structures, as well as
the legal authority to rehabilitate the same.
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b. Authority to Construct and Operate - Mine Wastes Storage

Structures (ACO-MWSS)" refers to the legal authorization granted
by the concerned EMB-RO to construct, operate, maintain,
modify or make alterations to any mine wastes storage structures,
as well as the legal authority to rehabilitate the same.
c. DENR" refers to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
d. "Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)" refers to the
document issued by the Secretary or RED certifying that based on
the representations of to proponent and the EIS preparers, as
reviewed and validated by the EIA Review Committee, the
proposed project or undertaking will not cause a significant negative
environmental impact; that the proponent has compiled with all the
requirements of the EIA system; and that the proponent is
committed to implement its approved EMP in the EIS or mitigation
measures in the IEE.
e. EMB refers to the DENR Environmental Management Bureau
Office.
f. EMB-RO" refers to the concerned DENR Environmental
Management Bureau-Regional Office.
g. "MGB" refers to the DENR Mines and Geosciences BureauCentral Office.
h. "MGB-RO refers to the concerned DENR Mines and
Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office.
i.
RED refers to the concerned Regional Executive Director of the

DENR Regional Office.
j. Secretary shall mean the Secretary of the DENR.

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k.
"Social Acceptability refers to the result of a process mutually

agreed upon by and among the DENR key stakeholders
and the proponent to ensure that the valid and relevant concerns of
stakeholders , including affected communities, are fully considered
and/or resolved in the decision-making process for granting or
denying the issuance of an ECC.
Other terms used in this Order shall have their meaning as

defined in the above-quoted Act, PDs, DAOs, and DMO.
Section 4 - Permit Regulation Governing Mine Waste and
Mill Tailings Storage Structures
No mine waste and mill tailings storage structures shall be
constructed, operated and/or maintained unless the same are covered
by a current and valid Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
issued by the DENR and an Authority to Construct and Operate
(ACO) issued by the concerned Environmental Management Bureau
Regional Office (EMS-RO) of the DENR.
Section 5 Social Acceptability
Section 1.0 Article IV of D.A.O. No. 96-37 provides that the
acceptability of the environmental impact of the project or undertaking
can only be fully determined through meaningful public participation,
transparent Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process and the
issuance of the corresponding ECC. The ECC for the project carries
with it the social acceptability of the mine waste and mill tailings storage
structures: Provided, That the integrity of the mine wastes and mill
tailings storage structures have been adequately proven in the EIS.
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Section 6 - Filing Fees for Applications

A fee as prescribed by the DENR shall be paid to the EMBRO upon filing of each of the following applications:
a. For Authority to Construct and Operate a Mine Wastes Storage
Structure;
b. For Authority to Construct and Operate a Mill Tailings Storage
Structure;
c. For transfer of an existing and valid to Construct and Operate by
reason of change of mining operators, permit holders and/or
contractors; and
d. For revision of any existing and valid ACO involving
modification/alteration of the original design of mine wastes and/or
mill tailings storage structures.
Filing fee shall be charged against any application for ACO duty
filed with the concerned EMB-RO upon the effectivity of this Order.
Section 7 - Application for Authority to Construct and
Operate
An application for an ACO shall be filed and processed
as prescribed by the concerned EMS-RO. Application for ACO shall
be supported by the official receipt of the filling fee and by other
documents, information and data prescribed under the provisions of
D.M.O. No. 99-32, in particular Section 27 thereof, which requires an
appropriate clearance issued by the concerned MGB RO.
Section 8 Life and General Conditions of the
Authority to Construct and Operate
The ACO shall be valid up to the end of the construction,
operation and rehabilitation/decommissioning of the approved final
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design of the mine wastes and/or mill tailings storage structures.

Any modification/alteration/change in the original design of mine
wastes and/or mill tailings storage structures, prior to its implementation,
shall require a submission of the same to the concerned EMB-RO for
evaluation and approval, subject to Section 6 and 7 hereof.
Section 9 Monitoring and Audit
The mine waste and mill tailings storage structure shall be
subject to regular monitoring by the Multipartite Monitoring Team
pursuant to Section 185 of D.A.O. No. 96-40 and Sections 28 and 29
of D.M.O. No. 99-32.
Section 10 - Implementing Guidelines and Instructions
The EMB in coordination with the MGB may, from time to
time, issue such other guidelines, directives and implementing
instructions for the orderly and effective implementation of these rules
and regulations.
Section 11 - Penalty Clause
In addition to and without prejudice to such other remedies as
may, by law, be applicable under the circumstances, any mining
operators, permit holders, and/or contractors who willfully violate or
grossly neglect to abide by these rules and regulations and which cause
environmental damage through pollution shall suffer the penalty as
provided for under the above-quoted Act, PDs, DAOs, and DMO.
Section 12 Repealing Clause
This Order modifies Chapter V Permit Regulations of the
Rules and Regulations of the National Pollution Control Commission
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(1978). All orders, circulars and issuances which are inconsistent

herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
Section 13 - Separability Clause
If any of this rules and regulations is declared unconstitutional or
otherwise defective on any grounds, the remaining parts not affected
thereby shall remain valid and effective.
Section 14 - Effectivity
This Order shall take effect immediately.

Secretary
Publication:
MALAYA
December 24, 2000
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DENR Administrative Order

Pursuant to Section 4 of Executive Order No. 153

Section 2. Definition of Terms

g. "Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)" refers to the

m. "Government Seabed Quarry Permit" refers to permit issued

"Qualified Person" means any Filipino Citizen of legal age and

law, at least 60% of the capital of which is owned by Filipino

z. "Special Exploration Permit" a permit issued by the Secretary,

PEA approved guidelines, and is an awardee of a government

existing Mineral Reservations, offshore areas and submerged lands

SECTION 5: Authority of PEA

All Government Reclamation Projects shall be approved by the

Authority to Utilize Areas Not covered by

Authority to Utilize Areas Not covered by

When public interest so requires, to ensure adequate, low-cost

Areas closed to mining application, however, may be declared

capability, and a certificate of environmental and community track

d. Environmental Work Program (EnWP) (MGB Form No. 16-1 or

The name, port of registry, tonnage, type and class of survey

used, the expected date of first entry or appearance and final

Properly identify all installations, vessels and other crafts

Allow the Bureau's authorized personnel, Philippine Coast

Other supporting papers as the Bureau may require or the applicant

If the applicant conducts or has conducted exploration in a

The applicant of an SEP/GSQP in connection with a

If the proposed Permit Area is open for Seabed Quarrying

expenditures, among others. The minimum exploration expenditures

The Secretary or his/her duly authorized representative shall

j. Right of the Government to exercise visitorial powers over the

and will ensure accommodation of other marine activities, such as,

The Permittee shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Mining

Other terms and conditions which the Bureau/concerned Regional

Identification and Prioritization of Borrow Pit

The DENR may directly undertake the exploration,

Contractor/Awardee shall be exempted from securing an SEP and

Section 15: Government Seabed Quarry Operations

In the case of a GSQP, the Secretary, upon the

Area Clearance and Posting of GSQP

The procedural guidelines on Area Clearance and Posting of

b. The extraction, removal and/or disposition of materials under the

The Permit Holder shall conform to laws, rules and regulations

The Permit Holder shall immediately stop digging and extracting

m. The Permit shall be subject to cancellation, revocation and

Other terms and conditions that the Bureau may require.

SECTION 19: Environmental Protection, Health and Safety

of all mining operations and installations: Provided, further, That the

SECTION 20: Cancellation/Revocation/Termination of Permit

Save in cases provided by law, taxes and royalties shall be

SECTION 22: Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee

Maragondon Borrow Pit Area

Maasin Borrow Pit Area

North Cebu Reclamation

Malapascua Borrow Area

PEA and DENR shall jointly undertake the exploration of

SECTION 27: Repealing and Amending Clause

(Sgd.) FRISCO F. SAN JUAN

April 14, 2000

DENR Administrative Order

Rules and Regulations in the