Search Results for keywords:"MSHA regulations"

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  • 2024-28315 — Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99085
    Reading Time:about 91 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has updated its regulations for testing and approving electric motor-driven equipment in gassy mines. The new rules allow manufacturers to use eight ANSI-approved standards for safety, which can replace some specific MSHA requirements but offer flexibility while maintaining safety. These changes are intended to encourage the use of innovative technology in mines and make the approval process more efficient for manufacturers. The rule becomes effective on January 9, 2025.

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    MSHA has made new rules that let makers of special machines used in dangerous mines choose to follow some different safety standards, which can make things safer and easier. These changes aim to help bring new and better technology into mines by simplifying how these machines get approved.

  • 2024-29500 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101638
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC to modify safety regulations regarding equipment used at their Coal Branch No. 2 Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use two types of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, because they believe these PAPRs offer better respiratory protection and comfort for miners, especially those with facial hair or who cannot wear tight-fitting respirators. The proposal outlines detailed training, inspection, and maintenance guidelines to ensure safety and compliance. Public comments on the petition are to be submitted by January 15, 2025.

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    Rockwell Mining asked for special permission to let their workers use certain air masks that aren't officially approved for their mine work because they think these masks work better and are comfier, especially for people with beards. They also have a plan to teach everyone how to use and take care of these masks safely.