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US | MSHA Proposes Written Safety Program for Mobile and Powered Haulage Equipment
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Surface mobile equipment would be defined as wheeled, skid-mounted, track-mounted, or rail-mounted equipment capable of moving or being moved, and any powered equipment that transports people, equipment or materials, excluding belt conveyors.
Program Requirements
Under the proposed rule, covered mine operators would need to develop a written safety program that includes the following:
- Lists actions operators would take to identify hazards and reduce risks
- Develops equipment maintenance and repair schedules
- Evaluates technologies
- Trains miners
Mine operators would be required to evaluate and update the written safety program at least annually and whenever necessary to manage safety risks associated with their surface mobile equipment.
If adopted as proposed, mine operators would be required to develop and implement the written safety program within six months of the effective date of the final rule. Additionally, mine operators would need to designate a responsible person within six months of the effective date.
Public Comments Invited
Public comments will be accepted through November 8, 2021 using this link: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/MSHA-2018-0016-0111 ____________________Source
MSHA, Proposed Rule, Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment, 86 FR 50496, Sept. 9, 2021 ____________________ Red-on-line provides personalized regulatory monitoring to help you to maintain compliance with changing EHS regulations. Click here to learn more about our software and regulatory update services, and to subscribe to our regulatory update newsletter.