(1) The licensee of any mine may adopt special rules consistent with KRS Chapter 351 and this chapter for the government and operation of his mine, and covering all the work pertaining thereto in and out of the mine. Before the rules are put into effect they shall be approved in writing by the commissioner.
(2) The mine rules shall be printed in a form prescribed by the commissioner.
(3) The licensee shall furnish each employee a copy of the mine rules, and each employee shall sign a statement indicating his receipt of a copy of the rules and his agreement to comply with them.
(4) The mine rules shall be included in the subjects taught during annual retraining of the mine's employees.