PRIA, Government Policy, Made Personal

Summary

Rock‑drilling dust must be controlled by permissible dust collectors, water (with or without a wetting agent), ventilation, or another Secretary‑approved method that works as well. Short inhalation hazards require respirators approved by both Secretaries; prolonged exposure needs other protections.

Title 30, §844

Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

The dust resulting from drilling in rock shall be controlled by the use of permissible dust collectors, or by water or water with a wetting agent, or by ventilation, or by any other method or device approved by the Secretary which is at least as effective in controlling such dust. Respiratory equipment approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be provided persons exposed for short periods to inhalation hazards from gas, dusts, fumes, or mist. When the exposure is for prolonged periods, other measures to protect such persons or to reduce the hazard shall be taken.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Secretary of Health and Human Services” substituted in text for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88 which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.

Effective Date

Section operative six months after Dec. 30, 1969, except to the extent an earlier date is specifically provided for in Pub. L. 91–173, see section 509 of Pub. L. 91–173, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.

§844 Rock Dust and Gas Hazards; Controls