What's New for October 2007
POSTED:
10/02/2007
News Release
MSHA awards half-million dollars in mine safety grants
Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants target mine emergency training |
POSTED:
10/05/2007
News Release
MSHA announces '100 percent plan'
Plan will ensure completion of all mandated regular inspections |
POSTED:
10/10/2007
Safety Hazard Alert Posted...
Don't Get Carried Away Working Around Conveyor Belts
A miner in Alaska with 32 years of experience was fatally injured at a sand and gravel operation. The victim went behind a conveyor belt take-up pulley guard and used a wood handled shovel to clean under the pulley.
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POSTED:
10/10/2007
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors
through screenings in Birmingham, Ala.
Metal and nonmetal general and electrical positions available in southeastern U.S.
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POSTED:
10/11/2007
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors in Alabama
Coal mine inspector positions available in Birmingham and Bessemer |
POSTED:
10/12/2007
News Release
Mining community urged to participate in Drug-Free Work Week |
POSTED:
10/15/2007
3 Information Collection Requests Published
E7-20237 - Respirator Program Records
E7-20238 - Hoist Operators' Physical Fitness
E7-20239 - Rock Burst Control Plan
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POSTED:
10/16/2007
30 CFR Updates
There are two new updates available for the downloadable verison of the 30 CFR. |
POSTED:
10/16/2007
News Release
MSHA warns industry: 'Don't leave safety out in the cold'
Mine safety agency kicks off Winter Alert campaign |
POSTED:
10/17/2007
FedReg Doc. E7-20404
Information Collection Request
Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment |
POSTED:
10/21/2007
PIB07-25
Program Information Bulletin
Potential Hazardous Condition Caused by Bolts Breaking on X/P-1628 Electric Motors |
POSTED:
10/24/2007
Compliance Information Guide
for Approval and Certification Center Electrical Safety Division Approval and Acceptance Programs
We are beginning to provide administrative and technical information for the Approval and Certifications Center's (A&CC) Electrical Safety Division's product approval and acceptance programs. This is just a beginning. Our goal is to expand the information to include all A&CC programs across all Divisions.
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POSTED:
10/24/2007
News Release
MSHA receives favorable ruling from Federal Review Commission
Court upholds agency's enforcement actions under MINER Act |
POSTED:
10/25/2007
Rock Dusting
This website is intended to provide operators with background information, suggested methods and uses, and links to manufacturers' available equipment types. |
POSTED:
10/25/2007
PH07-01
MSHA's Handbook Series
Coal Mine Impoundment Inspection And Plan Review Handbook |
POSTED:
10/25/2007
PIB07-26
Program Information Bulletin
Charging of Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer Batteries |
POSTED:
10/30/2007
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors in Midwest
Coal mine inspector positions available in Illinois and Indiana |
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