It shall be the duty of each operator, superintendent, mine foreman, assistant mine foreman, mine examiners and other officials to comply with, and to see that others comply with, the provisions of this act. It shall be the duty of all employees to comply with this act and to cooperate with management and the department in carrying out its provisions. Reasonable rules and regulations of an operator for the protection of employees and preservation of property that are in harmony with the provisions of this act and other applicable laws shall be complied with.
52 P.S. § 690-265