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Hazard Communication (HazCom)
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   Chemicals in the mining industry pose a range of hazards to exposed miners, from mild health effects to death. Some chemicals cause or contribute to chronic health problems, such as heart or kidney disease or cancer. Others cause acute injuries or illnesses such as dermatitis, burns, and poisonings. Some chemicals pose hazards by contributing to fires and explosions. The toll of chemically-related injuries and illnesses in the mining industry can be obscured by years of latency between an exposure to a chemical and the onset of an illness.

   MSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which we have called HazCom, expresses two safety and health principles: miners have a right to know about the chemical hazards where they work and you have a responsibility to know about the chemical hazards at your mine. HazCom requires you to inform miners about chemical hazards.

This single source page will provide you with information and resources regarding HazCom. Please check back for updates.



Your Information

bullet HazCom Compliance Guide
    Hazard Communication for the Mining Industry - 30 CFR Part 47 - Compliance Guide: Common Questions and Answers
bullet Hazard Communication (HazCom) Interactive Training Course
    The course was developed to provide you with guidelines for complying with the new HazCom rule.

    This course has 11 lessons. Each lesson covers a different topic related to the HazCom rule. The course can be completed in one sitting or one lesson at a time. To assist you develop your HazCom program, lesson 11 includes a template for your use in developing your own HazCom program.

  • The Training Course


  • Versión Española
bullet HazCom - Telling Miners about Chemical Hazards
  • The Tool Kit

    The HazCom Tool Kit now has Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) included. Below are each of the individual MSDS, as well as a composite of all the MSDS.

    All files are PDF in format. We recommend that you use Adobe 4.0 or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader or would like to upgrade your current version, use this link to obtain the free download.
     
    Natural Sand or Gravel Limestone Nepheline Basalt
    Cement-Treated Base Sandstone Granite
    Complete Set


  • Order Form

      Use this order form to obtain materials that will help you get the message out on chemical hazards. The materials are from our Mine Health and Safety Academy.


bullet Final Rule as Published in the Federal Register June 21, 2002.
bullet Procedure Instruction Letter I02-III-1
  • I02-III-1 - Compliance Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard
bullet Interim Final Rule as Published in the Federal Register October 3, 2000.
bullet Federal Register Document as published in the Federal Register 08/28/2001
  • FedReg Doc. 01-21784 - Hazard Communication - Interim Final Rule; Delay of Effective Date; Re-opening of Record; Notice of public hearings; Close of Record.
bullet Hazcom Hearings - Opening Statement
    MSHA is posting its Hazard Communication public hearings opening statement on the web page prior to the hearings for the convenience of the hearing participants and the public commenters in general.
bullet   Hazcom Hearing Transcripts
    MSHA is posting transcripts of its Hazard Communication public hearings on the web page.

  • Washington, D.C. - December 14, 2000
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  • Pittsburgh, PA. - September 25, 2001
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  • Beaver, WV. - September 27, 2001
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  • Irving, TX - October 2, 2001
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  • Salt Lake City, UT - October 2, 2001
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  • Reno, NV. - October 4, 2001
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  • Birmingham, AL. - October 4, 2001
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  • Evansville, IN. - October 10, 2001
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