| Document ID (ISN) | 35367 |
| CIS number |
81-805 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0097-6326 - Federal Register |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration |
| Title |
Mine rescue teams: minimum requirements. |
| Bibliographic information |
30 Code of Federal Regulations Part 49. Vol.45, No.135, 11 July 1980, p.46992-47005. |
| Abstract |
Regulations (effective 11 July 1981) under the Mine Safety and Health Act 1977. Operators of underground mines must have at least 2 mine rescue teams available at each underground mine. Cooperative agreements and contractual arrangements are permitted, and alternative plans may be submitted for mine rescue capability for small and remote mines, and for special mining conditions. Provisions concerning: mine rescue stations; equipment and maintenance requirements at each station (12 self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus; portable supply of liquid oxygen, liquid air, oxygen pumps, cap lamps, gas detectors); physical criteria and physical requirements for mine rescue team members (medical records); training (instructors, training records); emergency notification plan and mine map. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; mining industry; mine rescue |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; rescue organization; rescue training; emergency organization; law; health service records; legislation; medical supervision; rescue equipment |
| Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
First aid and emergency organization
Mining and quarrying
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