MSHA Publishes Proposed Powered Haulage Rule
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing a requirement that mine operators employing six or more miners develop and implement a written safety program for mobile and powered haulage equipment (excluding belt conveyors) at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines. The written safety program would include actions mine operators would take to identify hazards and risks to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. The proposal would offer mine operators flexibility to devise a safety program that is appropriate for their specific mining conditions and operations.
MSHA is currently soliciting comments from stakeholders. The public comment period closes on November 8, 2021.
VTCA is conducting a special Safety & Health Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 22 to discuss the Proposed Rule and develop any comments to submit to MSHA. VTCA will also be participating on an NSSGA task group to address concerns of the Proposed Rule.
For the full rule, please follow this link: Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment.
