Mine Safety and Health Administration
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Mine Safety and Health Administration.
25 regulationsRoof Control Plan Approval Criteria
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new standards for how mining companies must plan and get approval for roof control systems in underground mines. These rules aim to prevent cave-ins and other roof-related accidents that could injure or kill miners.
Training and Retraining of Miners
This proposed rule from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) would establish new requirements for how mining companies train and retrain their workers. The regulation aims to ensure miners have the skills and knowledge they need to work safely and adapt to new equipment or procedures in their jobs.
Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules for how mining companies must plan and get approval for their ventilation systems, which bring fresh air into mines to keep workers safe. This matters because proper ventilation protects miners from dangerous gases and dust that can cause serious health problems or death.
Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Underground Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules about powered air purifying respirators—special masks with battery-powered fans that filter air—used by workers in underground mines. These rules would set safety standards for how these devices must work to protect miners from breathing in harmful dust and gases.
Electronic Surveying Equipment in Underground Coal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules to allow modern electronic surveying equipment in underground coal mines to improve safety and efficiency. This regulation would update outdated requirements and help miners better map underground conditions while reducing hazards associated with traditional surveying methods.
Trolleys
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed new safety rules for trolleys used in underground mining operations. These rules aim to protect miners from injuries and accidents related to trolley equipment and operations in mines.
Photometers
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules about photometers, which are devices that measure light in mining operations. These rules aim to ensure that mines use accurate equipment to monitor lighting conditions for worker safety and visibility in underground and surface mining environments.
Training and Retraining of Miners
The federal government is proposing new rules to improve how miners are trained and retrained for their jobs. This rule matters because better training can help keep miners safer and healthier while working in mines.
Mining of Pillars
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules about how mining companies can remove pillars—the columns of rock left behind to support mine roofs. This rule matters because it affects worker safety in mines and could influence how efficiently companies can extract minerals while keeping employees protected from cave-ins and other accidents.
Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Underground Mines
The federal government is proposing new rules about powered air-cleaning respirators (special breathing masks with filters) that miners wear underground. The rules aim to make sure these devices protect miners' health by setting standards for how well they work and when they must be used.
Use of Permissible Flame Safety Lamps in Underground Coal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new rules about safety lamps that coal miners use underground to detect dangerous gases that could cause explosions or poisoning. This regulation ensures miners have access to reliable safety equipment to protect their lives while working in coal mines.
Electronic Surveying Equipment in Underground Mines
The federal government is proposing new rules about using electronic surveying equipment (tools that measure and map underground spaces) in mines to improve safety and accuracy. This matters because better surveying helps prevent mining accidents and ensures miners know the layout of their work areas.