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What's New for January 2007


POSTED: 01/04/2007
Fatal Accident Review
The 2006 Fatal Accident Review and Fatality Summary for Metal and Nonmetal Mines is now available.


POSTED: 01/09/2007
P06-V-11
Program Policy Letter
Family Liaison and Primary Communicator: Implementation of Section 7 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006


POSTED: 01/09/2007
Local Contest Schedule
The 2007 Coal National Mine Rescue Contest Local Contest Schedule is now available.


POSTED: 01/17/2007
Two Press Releases Issued
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Hiring New Mine Inspectors in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland - Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.

U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors - Positions Available Throughout Southern Part of West Virginia


POSTED: 01/17/2007
North Safety Products Equipment Hazard Alert
North Safety has identified certain conditions where Saf-T-Lok Sleeves or Rail may not perform properly during a fall. Under these conditions, a climber may fall farther than intended, resulting in serious injuries or death.


POSTED: 01/18/2007
PIB07-01
Program Information Bulletin
Global Positioning System (GPS) and Established Surface Stations or Markers


POSTED: 01/18/2007
FedReg. E7-603
Information Collection Request
Qualification and Certification Program


POSTED: 01/19/2007
PIB07-02
Program Information Bulletin
Potential for the Quick Start Candle on Mine Safety Appliances Life-Saver 60 Self-Contained Self-Rescuer to Overheat or Catch Fire on Units Manufactured from September 1, 1999 through December 31, 2004


POSTED: 01/22/2007
Holme's Safety Bulletin
December 2006/Janaury2007 Edition
Winter Alert Time is Here...


POSTED: 01/23/2007
Belt Air Single Source Page
The Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining (Belt Advisory Committee) held its first meeting on January 9, 2007 and January 10, 2007. This is a Single Source page of materials presented at the meeting.


POSTED: 01/23/2007
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Issuing New Mine Rescue and Safety Training Grants
Training Grants Total More than $7.9 Million in Fiscal Year 2007


POSTED: 01/23/2007
News Release
MSHA, Equipment Makers Form Safety and Health Alliance


POSTED: 01/31/2007
Innovative Product added...
Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolators
Belt conveyor roller bearings are subjected to severe duty service. They are constantly exposed to dust, dirt and moisture. Plastic end caps and rubber contact seals installed to protect the bearings quickly wear and deteriorate, resulting in seized bearings.


POSTED: 01/31/2007
January Newsletter added...
MSHA's Approval & Certification Center (A&CC) Customer Service Newsletter provides information of general interest to equipment manufacturers and others involved in the mining community.





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