United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2002_register executive 2010-09-23 article Part II Rules and Regulations D09002ee1c81963ba D09002ee1c81964c1 United States Department of Labor originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Mine Safety and Health Administration originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency We (MSHA) are establishing this final rule on "Hazard Communication (HazCom)" to reduce injuries and illnesses related to chemicals in the mining industry. HazCom requires mine operators to evaluate the hazards of chemicals they produce or use and provide information to miners concerning chemical hazards by means of a written hazard communication program; labeling containers of hazardous chemicals; providing access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs); and initial miner training. While most of the requirements in this final rule are substantially the same as in the proposed and interim final rules, portions have been revised in response to public comments. The most significant revision involves the HazCom training requirements. Initial HazCom training for current miners will be conducted under the HazCom final rule. Conforming amendments with requirements for subsequent HazCom training have been added to existing training standards. With the publication of this final rule, the mining industry joins other industry groups in requiring that chemical hazard information be offered to employees. 67 FR 42314 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2002-06-21/02-15396 02-15396 fr21jn02-7 RIN 1219-AA47 4510-43-P https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2002-06-21/02-15396 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-06-21/html/02-15396.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-06-21/pdf/02-15396.pdf Education Intergovernmental Relations Mine Safety and Health Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Chemicals Hazardous Substances Labeling Electric Power Explosives Fire Prevention Metals Noise Control Gases Radiation Protection Communications Equipment Emergency Medical Services 76 p. 42314 42389 67 FR 42314 Title 30 Part 42 30 CFR Part 42 Title 30 Part 46 30 CFR Part 46 Title 30 Part 47 30 CFR Part 47 Title 30 Part 48 30 CFR Part 48 Title 30 Part 56 30 CFR Part 56 Title 30 Part 57 30 CFR Part 57 Title 30 Part 77 30 CFR Part 77 RIN 1219-AA47 Hazard Communication (HazCom); Federal Register Vol. 67, Issue RULE 02-15396 II DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration 2002-09-23 4510-43-P 02-15396 Final rule and withdrawal of interim final rule.

We (MSHA) are establishing this final rule on "Hazard Communication (HazCom)" to reduce injuries and illnesses related to chemicals in the mining industry. HazCom requires mine operators to evaluate the hazards of chemicals they produce or use and provide information to miners concerning chemical hazards by means of a written hazard communication program; labeling containers of hazardous chemicals; providing access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs); and initial miner training. While most of the requirements in this final rule are substantially the same as in the proposed and interim final rules, portions have been revised in response to public comments. The most significant revision involves the HazCom training requirements. Initial HazCom training for current miners will be conducted under the HazCom final rule. Conforming amendments with requirements for subsequent HazCom training have been added to existing training standards. With the publication of this final rule, the mining industry joins other industry groups in requiring that chemical hazard information be offered to employees.

This rule is effective on September 23, 2002. This rule is applicable at mines that employ five or fewer miners on March 21, 2003. The interim final rule published on October 3, 2000 (65 FR 59048) and delayed on August 28, 2001 (66 FR 45167) is withdrawn as of June 21, 2002. Marvin W. Nichols, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939. Mr. Nichols can be reached at nichols- marvin@msha.gov (internet e-mail), 202-693-9440 (voice), or 202-693- 9441 (fax). You may obtain copies of the final rule in alternative formats by calling this number. The alternative formats available are either a large print version of the final rule or the final rule in an electronic file on computer disk. The final rule also is available on the Internet at http://www.msha.gov/hazcom. Education Intergovernmental Relations Mine Safety and Health Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Chemicals Hazardous Substances Labeling Electric Power Explosives Fire Prevention Metals Noise Control Gases Radiation Protection Communications Equipment Emergency Medical Services Education and training: Hazard communication (HazCom); establishment, nichols-marvin@msha.gov http://www.msha.gov http://www.msha.gov/hazcom http://www.osha.gov Vol. 67, no. 120 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2002-06-21 continuing daily deposited born digital 291 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2002-06-21 P0b002ee1809d9c9d 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr21jn02 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2002-06-21 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-06-21/pdf/FR-2002-06-21.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-06-21/xml/FR-2002-06-21.xml fdlp 42183 42465 DGPO 2010-09-23 2024-06-07 FR-2002-06-21 machine generated eng FR FR-2002-06-21 67 120