Mine Safety and Health Administration
Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978
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U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978 |
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Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center Physical and Toxic Agents Division John P. Seiler Seiler-John@msha.gov |
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| Telephone: | (412) 386-6980 |
| FAX: | (412) 386-6154 |
| Remote Location: | Triadelphia, W.VA. |
| Telephone: | (304) 547-2308 |
| FAX: | (304) 547-2044 |
| Remote Location: | Denver, CO. |
| Telephone: | (303) 231-5549 |
| FAX: | (303) 231-5459 |
| MISSION: |
Provide technical assistance to inspection personnel and the mining industry for the
purpose of reducing exposure to harmful physical and toxic agents, such as noise,
vibration, heat stress, and toxic liquids, vapors or gases present in the mining
environment. Gather information and analyze mine environmental conditions for exposure determinations, instrument evaluation, development of adequate engineering controls, and the modification or development of standards and regulations. Conduct field investigations to provide the latest scientific data in support of MSHA's inspection activities and to assist mine operators in achieving compliance with established standards of exposure. Conduct studies and evaluations of mine air samples. Conduct studies and evaluations of ionizing radiation. Maintain a Mobile Gas Analysis Laboratory for on-site use in times of emergency. |
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Physical Agents Branch Leonard C. Marraccini, Chief (412) 386-6978 marraccini-leonard@msha.gov Toxic Agents Branch Michael P. Valoski, Chief, (412) 386-6977 Valoski-Michael@msha.gov |
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