30 CFR 47.1 - Purpose of a HazCom standard; applicability.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: May 15, 2024

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§ 47.1 - Purpose of a HazCom standard; applicability.

The purpose of this part is to reduce injuries and illnesses by ensuring that each operator—

(a) Identifies the chemicals at the mine,

(b) Determines which chemicals are hazardous,

(d) Informs each miner who can be exposed, and other on-site operators whose miners can be exposed, about chemical hazards and appropriate protective measures.

(e) As of September 23, 2002, all mines employing six or more miners are required to comply with this part.

(f) As of March 21, 2003, all mines employing five or fewer miners are required to comply with this part.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811,825

source: 67 FR 42383, June 21, 2002, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 47.1