17. Functions of Safety Committee in case of Mines.— The functions of the Committee shall be-

(a) to discuss remedial measures against the unsafe conditions and practices in the mine as pointed out in the reports of representative brought to the notice of the Committee and make appropriate recommendations;

(b) to consider, before commencement of operations in any, new area of the mine or installations of oil mine or commissioning of new electrical or mechanical installation or introduction of new mining technique, the proposed safety and health measures;

(c) to discuss the report of inquiry into accident, dangerous occurrences etc., and make appropriate recommendations;

(d) to formulate and implement appropriate Safety Campaigns based on analysis of accidents and dangerous occurrences;

(e) to serve as a forum for communication on Safety and occupational health matters; and

(f) to discuss the standard operating procedures (SOP) prepared for different plant, equipment, installations and methods at the mine and make appropriate recommendations.

(g) to review the Safety Management Plan.