1 Jul 2025
🏗️MSHA Proposes New Rule for Hazard Communication Access in Mining
Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Hazardous Communication
Summary
MSHA is proposing to revise 30 CFR part 47 to allow electronic access to all Hazard Communication (HazCom) materials at no cost to miners. This change would ensure miners have access to information about the chemical hazards where they work while reducing paperwork burdens for operators.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule affects compliance with safety regulations by enabling mine operators to provide electronic access to HazCom materials at no cost. This change reduces paperwork burdens, encouraging businesses to streamline operations while maintaining safety standards.