Mines safety workshop held at Mach coalfield for owners and managers

MACH: The Inspectorate of Mines, Mach, held an important training workshop on 25 August 2026 on the effective enforcement of mine safety laws, the protection of miners and further improvement in safety standards at the Mach coalfield. Mine owners, mine managers, mine sardars, raising contractors and other stakeholders attended.

Inspector of Mines, Mach, Qurban Ali Umrani, Electric Inspector of Mines, Mach, Arif Hussain Umrani, and Junior Inspector of Mines, Mach, Muhammad Usama gave the participants detailed briefings and training on mine safety laws, safety arrangements, electrical safety and the legal requirements for the protection of miners.

On the occasion, the participants reviewed in detail the safety arrangements at the Mach coalfield and other legal requirements. These included miners’ attendance and records, health and medical facilities, proper ventilation, safety of the electrical system, rescue facilities, first aid, availability of safety equipment, mine inspection and trained manpower.

The workshop stressed that mine owners, managers and others concerned must ensure full compliance with the safety laws and the rules and regulations of the Mines Department. These include regular safety training for workers, accurate attendance and records, health and hygiene arrangements, the provision of proper safety equipment and rescue facilities for emergencies.

The participants were told that effective safety arrangements and compliance with the laws can prevent accidents during mining, protect precious human lives and ensure a safe, healthy and better working environment for miners. The aim of the workshop was to promote a safety culture in the mines and improve the standard of miners’ protection.

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