MSHA Puts Mine Hazards Online for Free Access
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
MSHA wants to make it easier for miners to get important safety info by letting them access all chemical hazard materials online for free. This means less paperwork for mine operators and faster, easier access to safety details for miners. The change helps keep miners safe without costing anyone extra and is coming soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free Online Chemical Hazard Info
MSHA proposes revising 30 CFR part 47 so miners can view all Hazard Communication (HazCom) materials online at no cost. You would be able to access information about the chemical hazards where you work without needing paper copies.
Reduced Paperwork Burden for Operators
MSHA proposes allowing electronic access to HazCom materials, which would reduce paperwork burdens for mine operators by cutting the need for paper-based distribution and recordkeeping. Operators would be able to provide required chemical hazard information electronically instead of maintaining paper copies.
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