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United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Alternate Locking Devices for Plug and Receptable-Type Connectors on Mobile Battery-Powered Machines. Withdrawal of direct final rule (30 CFR Part 18).

Adoption: 2003-03-07 | Date of entry into force: 2003-03-07 | USA-2003-R-64392

Withdraws direct final rule on Alternate Locking Devices for Plug and Receptable-Type Connectors on Mobile Battery-Powered Machines (68 FR 2879) that was published on 22 January 2003, as result of significant adverse comment.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Personal Protective Equipment for Shipyard Employment (PPE) Rule (29 CFR Part 1915).

Adoption: 1996-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1996-08-22 | USA-1996-R-44543

Revises Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules regarding PPE for shipyard employment. Updates, revises and simplifies shipyard employment PPE standards into a comprehensive framework which includes shipbuilding, ship repair, and shipbreaking industries.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Grain Handling Facilities Rule (29 CFR Part 1910).

Adoption: 1996-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 1996-04-08 | USA-1996-R-43346

Amends provisions in the OSHA grain handling standard intended to provide protection for employees who enter flat storage structures. The amendment assures protection against engulfment, mechanical, and other hazards.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Rule (30 CFR Part 75).

Adoption: 1996 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-10 | USA-1996-R-43349

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration existing safety standards for ventilation of underground coal mines. The full regulations are contained in the text.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs Rule (29 CFR Part 1960).

Adoption: 1995-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-05 | USA-1995-R-41420

Amends 29 CFR part 1960 to permit implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) multi-employer worksite policy in the federal sector and to incorporate into the federal program the medical access provisions for the private sector set forth at 29 CFR 1910.20.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Respiratory Protective Devices Rule (30 CFR Parts 11, 49, 56, 57, 58, 70, 72, 75).

Adoption: 1995-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-10 | USA-1995-R-41419

This final rule, in conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) final rule, transfers to NIOSH existing Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations pertaining to the testing, performance, and joint MSHA-NIOSH approval of respirators under the Mine Act. MSHA retains existing provisions related to repirators. Under the NIOSH rule, MSHA retains joint approval responsibility for certain mining-related respiratory protective devices.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs; Recordkeeping Requirements Rule (29 CFR Part 1960)

Adoption: 1995-04-10 | Date of entry into force: 1995-04-14 | USA-1995-R-40725

OSHA is amending the recordkeeping requirements of its basic programme element for Federal employee occupational safety and health programs.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 1915)

Adoption: 1995-03-15 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-16 | USA-1995-R-40208

Provides for the order of testing before employees may enter a confined or enclosed space or other dangerous atmosphere. Sets out the circumstances when flammable atmospheres must be maintained above the upper explosive limit during installation of ventilation or rescue, and specifies the limited locations and conditions where hot work may be performed without first being certified by a Marine Chemist.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Logging Operations Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1928)

Adoption: 1994-10-04 | Date of entry into force: 1995-02-09 | USA-1994-R-38356

Extensive provisions specifying safety requirements covering all logging operations, regardless of the end use of the forest products.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Fall Protection in the Construction Industry Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)

Adoption: 1994-07-29 | Date of entry into force: 1994-02-06 | USA-1994-R-37991

Revises the construction industry safety standards which regulate fall protection systems and procedures.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 1915)

Adoption: 1994-07-08 | Date of entry into force: 1994-10-24 | USA-1994-R-37992

Extends the protection afforded by previous rules to employees entering any confined or enclosed space or working in any other dangerous atmosphere in or out of a shipyard. Simplifies and clarifies some of the requirements in previous standards.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Final Rule; Stay of Enforcement and Correction Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)

Adoption: 1994-06-27 | USA-1994-R-37676

On 31 January 1994, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new standard addressing the work practices to be used during the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, transmission and distribution facilities. In that document, the OSHA also revised the electrical protective equipment requirements contained in the General Industry Standards. This Notice stays the enforcement of some of the requirements contained in the electric power generation standard, corrects language in the preamble explaining the standard and corrects several errors in the standard.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)

Adoption: 1994-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-05 | USA-1994-R-36573

Revises portions of the general industry safety standards addressing personal protective equipment (PPE). The standards being revised include those containing general requirements for all PPE ( 1910.132) and standards that are set design, selection, and use requirements for specific types of PPE (eye, face, head, foot and hand).

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)

Adoption: 1994-01-13 | Date of entry into force: 1994-05-31 | USA-1994-R-35965

Provides for a new standard addressing the work practices to be used during the operation of electric power generation, transmission and distribution facilities.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 56 and 57)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1993-12-31 | USA-1993-R-35615

Revises and clarifies the stayed provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) safety standards for explosives at metal and nonmetal mines which were promulgated on 18 January 1991.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Cadmium in Shipyard Employment and Construction Rule (29 CFR Parts 1915 and 1926)

Adoption: 1993-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | USA-1993-R-35613

Consolidation of cadmium standard first published on 14 September 1992 and subsequent amendments.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for General Industry and Contruction Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)

Adoption: 1993-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-30 | USA-1993-R-34082

Makes nomenclature changes, address changes and minor technical amendments to OSHA standards for construction and general industry. These changes reflect transfer of authority and editorial corrections to construction and general industry standards that have not undergone recent revision.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Incorporation of General Industry Safety and Health Standards Applicable to Contruction Work Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1993-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-30 | USA-1993-R-34081

Incorporates the regulatory text of the General Industry Safety and Health Standards (Part 1910) that have been applicable to construction work into the Safety and Health Regulations for Contruction (29 CFR Part 1926).

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Lead Exposure in Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1993-04-26 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-03 | USA-1993-R-33448

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for occupational health and environmental controls in Subpart D of 29 CFR Part 1926 by adding a new section 1926.62 containing employee protection requirements for construction workers exposed to lead.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Motor Assemblies Rule (30 CFR Parts 7 and 18)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-22 | USA-1992-R-31919

Establishes the specific requirements for Mine Safety and Health Administration approval of certain explosive-proof electric motor assemblies intended for use in approved equipment in underground mines.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Cables, Signaling Cables and Cables Splice Kits Rule (30 CFR Parts 7, 18, 57 and 75)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-22 | USA-1992-R-31920

Implements new procedures for testing and approval of electric cables, signaling cables and cable splice kit designs to ensure health and safety in mines.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties Rule (30 CFR Part 100)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-01 | USA-1992-R-31927

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's procedures for proposing civil penalties.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation; Amendments Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1992-11-06 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-16 | USA-1992-R-31773

Provides for technical amendments concerning noxious gas concentration and related matters.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act. Public Law 102-365 (H.R. 2607).

Adoption: 1992-09-03 | USA-1992-L-33019

Amendments in respect of remedial actions, enforcement, review of agency action, protection of railroad safety enforcement personnel power brake service, track safety, locomotive crashworthiness and working conditions, railroad radio communications, local rail freight assistance programme, report on the safety of hazardous materials transportation by rail and the Northeast Corridor Safety Committee.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Bridge Worker Safety Rules (49 CFR Part 214)

Adoption: 1992-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 1992-08-24 | USA-1992-R-30020

Requires railroads and railroad contractors to provide, and employees to use, fall protection and personal protective equipment. The purpose of this rule is to prevent accidents and casualties to employees involved in certain railroad inspection, maintenance and construction activities.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Rule (30 CFR Parts 70 and 75)

Adoption: 1992-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 1992-08-16 | USA-1992-R-29408

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's existing safety standards for ventilation of underground coal mines. The revisions update existing provisions consistent with advances in mining technology, eliminate duplicative and unnecessary standards, and reduce paperwork requirements.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Refuse Piles and Waste Impoundment Dams at Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 17)

Adoption: 1992-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 1992-05-01 | USA-1992-R-27735

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties Rule (30 CFR Part 100)

Adoption: 1992-01-17 | USA-1992-R-26750

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's procedures for proposing civil penalties under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Penalties are increased to induce greater overall mine operator compliance with MSHA safety and health standards.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Rule (29 CFR Part 1910.1030)

Adoption: 1991-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 1992-03-06 | USA-1991-R-26751

Intends to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to Hepatitis B Virus HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other bloodborne pathogens, by a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination signs and labels, and other provisions.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupations Particularly Hazardous for the Employment of Minors Between 16 and 18 Years of Age, or Detrimental to their Health or Well-Being Rule (29 CFR 570). -

Adoption: 1991-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-20 | USA-1991-R-26633

Provides changes to three Hazardous Occupations Orders, issued under section 3(1) of the Fair Labour Standards Act (LS 1966 - USA 1), which prohibit employment of minors under 18 years of age for specified occupations that are hazardous or detrimental to health.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives and Blasting in Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1991-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-10 | USA-1991-R-26638

Revises and clarifies provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration standards, in particular the criteria for miners to become qualified to use explosives for blasting, and addresses hazard of accidental initiation of detonators caused by stray electric current.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 56)

Adoption: 1991-09-06 | Date of entry into force: 1991-10-01 | USA-1991-R-25320

This Rule first was published as a "final rule" in the Federal Register on January 18, 1991, and is now reprinted in full with a new effective date, and a one year administrative stay of certain provisions concerning vehicles, primer protection, loading and blasting, excessive temperatures, and burning explosive material.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Screening of Mail Reasonably Suspected of Being Dangerous to Air Transportation or Postal Employees Rule (39 CFR Part 115)

Adoption: 1990-12-04 | Date of entry into force: 1990-12-04 | USA-1990-R-22421

Amendment allowing the opening (without a search warrant) of any specific piece of mail reasonably suspected of posing an immediate danger to life or limb or an immediate and substantial danger to property, and any necessary examination or treatment of the contents of that piece of mail, without compromising the confidentiality of any correspondence inside mail sealed against inspection. The amendment additionally allows, in threatening situations, the examination but not the opening of defined quantities of mail by any means which can ascertain whether one or more mail articles might contain explosives or other dangerous materials.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Stairways and Ladders Used in the Construction Industry Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1990-11-05 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-14 | USA-1990-R-22415

Revises and relocates existing provisions from Subpart L - Ladders and Scaffolds and Subpart M - Floors and Wall Openings, and Stairways, into Subpart X, rendering a more logical grouping of the topics. The revision also focuses on the hazards involved when working on stairways and ladders and eliminates what are found to be redundant and unnecessary standards.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Firefighters' Safety Study Act. Public Law 101-446 (H.R. 4522).

Adoption: 1990-10-22 | USA-1990-L-21360

Improves the information available to emergency response personnel in the field and for other purposes.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety Standards; Lift Slab Construction Operations Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1990-10-12 | Date of entry into force: 1990-12-17 | USA-1990-R-20971

Revision of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Safety Standards for Lift Slab Construction Operations to eliminate weaknesses or gaps in the existing coverage of the standard.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Berms and Guardrails at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 56 and 57)

Adoption: 1990-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-26 | USA-1990-R-20706

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Roof, Face and Rib Support Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1990-04-10 | Date of entry into force: 1990-05-16 | USA-1990-R-20480

Final rule providing exemptions of certain anthracite coal mines from requirements to use conventional roof support.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Roof, Face and Rib Support Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1990-02-05 | Date of entry into force: 1990-02-15 | USA-1990-R-20483

Revises two sections of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's underground roof support safety standards which were promulgated on 1988-01-27.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Multiple-Shot Blasting Units Rule (30 CFR Parts 7 and 25)

Adoption: 1989-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-07 | USA-1989-R-8963

Final rule implementing new procedures and requirements for testing and approval of multiple-shot blasting units used underground in coal mines and certain metal and nonmetal mines.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health Standards-Excavations Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1989-10-30 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-02 | USA-1989-R-9157

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Construction Standards for Excavations to regulate the use of support systems to prevent excavation cave-ins; the means of access to and egress from excavations; employee exposure to vehicular traffic; falling loads; water accumulation; and other related matters.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures; Disqualification Proceedings Rule (49 CFR Part 209)

Adoption: 1989-10-11 | Date of entry into force: 1989-11-17 | USA-1989-R-9063

Amendments of railroad safety enforcement Regulations to prescribe procedures for disqualifying railroad employees, including managers, supervisors, and other agents from performing safety-sensitive functions in the rail industry.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Railroad Safety Rules (49 CFR Parts 210, 215, 216, 217, 225, 228, 229, 331 and 332)

Adoption: 1989-08-07 | Date of entry into force: 1989-08-14 | USA-1989-R-8955

Issued by the Federal Railroad Administration to make its railroad safety regulations conform to the provisions of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electrical Mine Lamps Other than Standard Cap Lamps Rule (30 CFR Part 20)

Adoption: 1989-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 1989-09-18 | USA-1989-R-8072

This rule amends 30 CFR Part 20 by revising the requirement for the testing and approval of electric mine lamps, other than standard cap lamps used in underground mines. Issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mobile Equipment; Automatic Warning Devices Rule (30 CFR Part 77)

Adoption: 1989-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 1989-09-18 | USA-1989-R-8074

Revises and updates the Mine Safety and Health Administration's existing safety rule requiring devices in mobile equipment at surface coal mines and surface work areas of underground coal mines to automatically sound an audible warning (backup alarm) when the equipment is operated in reverse.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Underground Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)

Adoption: 1989-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 1989-08-01 | USA-1989-R-8173

These are revisions to health and safety regulations for underground construction. The revised standard is intended to clarify the existing standard, cover standards not effectively addressed previously, and reflect the current technology and methods used in underground construction.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Fitness Procedures Rule (49 CFR Parts 385 and 386)

Adoption: 1988-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-18 | USA-1988-R-7580

Amends provisions the purpose of which is to establish procedures to assign motor carriers safety ratings of "satisfactory", "conditional", or "unsatisfactory". The provisions are applicable to motor carriers conducting operations in interstate or foreign commerce which are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementation of Section 405 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 Rule (29 CFR Part 1978)

Adoption: 1988-11-17 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-27 | USA-1988-R-7582

Implements section 405 of the above-cited Act, which provides protection to employees in the trucking industry from discrimination in conjunction with freedom of association because of activity related to commercial motor vehicle safety and health mattersection

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Requirements for Approval of Explosives and Sheathed Explosive Units Rule (30 CFR Part 15)

Adoption: 1988-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-17 | USA-1988-R-7481

Revises mining regulations for approval of explosives and adds new requirements for approval of sheathed explosive units.

United States of America - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives and Blasting Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1988-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-17 | USA-1988-R-7482

Standards for underground coal mines.