Training and Retraining of Miners
Summary
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.
Key Points
- 1MSHA is proposing new standards for what mining companies must teach workers when they're hired and whenever their job duties change
- 2The regulation would require regular retraining to help miners stay current with safety practices and new technology in their workplaces
- 3Mining companies would need to document their training programs and keep records showing that workers have completed required instruction
- 4The rule affects coal mines, metal mines, and other mining operations across the country where workers face hazardous conditions
- 5The public comment period ended on July 2, 2025, and the rule was published for consideration on July 22, 2025
Key Dates
July 22, 2025
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