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Rule2023-27640

Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment

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Published
December 20, 2023
Effective
January 19, 2024

Issuing agencies

Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration

Abstract

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA or the Agency) is requiring that mine operators develop, implement, and update, periodically or when necessary, a written safety program for surface mobile equipment (excluding belt conveyors) at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines. The written safety program must be developed and updated with input from miners and their representatives. The written safety program must include actions mine operators will take to identify hazards and risks to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. The final rule offers mine operators flexibility to devise a safety program that is appropriate for their specific mining conditions and operations.

Indexed from Federal Register on December 20, 2023.

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