A True Devotion to Health MINERS South Central Joint Mine Safety and Health Conference March 2018 Although we have endeavored to accurately reflect the position of the Department , the positions presented in the following slides do not constitute the official position of the department except when a statute or a regulation is quoted. It is solely intended to be an aid in addressing the solutions discussed

“to prevent the death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners” The MSHA Mission

Recognize & Address The Hazards Noise and Dust in our workplaces pose significant risks to our workers when unrecognized and unaddressed. Health problems created by noise and dust are well documented. Hearing loss diminishes the quality of life Resulting lung disease or disorders have the potential to become chronic even crippling and often result in death. Health Hazards at mines are not limited to noise and dust and the associated effects of these hazards can be Acute, Chronic or Accelerated. Recognize & Address The Hazards All to often, miners take workplace induced health impairments with them into retirement.

Do the contaminants pose an additive or cumulative effect concern ? What contaminants are present? What are you doing about it? Noise Dust DPM Gases Radon Explosive Dust Chemicals Fumes VOCs Silica Other HCP Respiratory Protection Program Training Ventilation Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Exposure Monitoring & Sampling HazCom Housekeeping Warning Signs MSDS/SDS Understanding Potential Hazards Do the contaminants pose an additive or cumulative effect concern ?

If you can’t do it find someone who can. It’s that important! A few considerations for sampling Understand potential cross contaminants Full spectrum or targeted Area Samples Personal Samples Full Shift Sampling Partial Period Sampling Segmented Sampling Frequency of Sampling Detailed sampling notes and observations Pictures of working environments Sampling instruments are only as good as proper calibration, maintenance, and use. Sample Strategy If you can’t do it find someone who can. It’s that important!

Act on monitoring results What to do after receiving monitoring and sample results Evaluate the exposure levels Take immediate action to protect workers Review the effectiveness of engineering and administrative controls to correct any deficiencies Review SOPs, RPPs, HCPs, and Training to correct any deficiencies Audit PPE and work practices to correct any deficiencies Identify and satisfy regulatory obligations Notify miners of the results and interpretation of exposure monitoring. Act on monitoring results If you don’t know what to do find someone who does.

Engineering Controls Engineering Controls Can Involve Examples: Reducing noise at the source Interrupting the noise path Reducing reverberation Reducing structure-borne vibration Controlling Material Spillage Prevention of contamination Removal by exhaust ventilation Haul Road Dust Control Installing a muffler Erecting acoustical enclosures or barriers Installing sound absorbing material Installing vibration mounts Skirting, Belt Alignment & Splices Water Sprays Hoods, Ductwork, Dust Collection Surfactants, Water, Salts, Lignin Sulfate Control of employee exposure to harmful airborne contaminants shall be, insofar as feasible, By prevention of contamination, Removal by exhaust ventilation, By dilution with uncontaminated air. Methods built into the design or process that eliminate or minimize the hazard Engineering Controls Engineering controls are the primary consideration in achieving an effective program

Administrative Controls Administrative Controls Can Involve Examples: Worker Location . Job Rotation (time limitations) Haul Road Dust Control Instruct workers to use dedicated travel ways (avoiding high exposure areas) Employees switch task Speed Limits The success of Administrative Controls is dictated by the effectiveness of Training, Management, and your ability to influence and control the behavior of others. Why chance it! Train to all administrative controls Post Administrative controls Changing the behavior of people Administrative Controls MSHA does not consider PPE to be an Engineering or Administrative Control

Protective Equipment and Clothing When control measures are not feasible, or fail to reduce exposures to acceptable levels, or until such time they are installed or implemented, personal protective equipment must be used to protect individuals. Special protective equipment and special protective clothing shall be provided, maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition, and used whenever hazards of process or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment. of defense! is a last line Equipment Protective Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Ensuring PPE is effectively used requires training and constant attention from Mine Management, Supervisors and Employees.

Occupational Noise Exposure Effects of noise on hearing Purpose and value of wearing hearing protectors Advantages and disadvantages of hearing protectors offered Types of hearing protectors and the care, fitting, and use of each The mine operators tasks in maintaining noise controls The miners tasks in maintaining noise controls Purpose and value of audiometric testing General requirements of MSHA’s Occupational Noise Exposure standard Training 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48 provide additional guidance on training and documentation.

ANSI Z88.2-1969 Respiratory Protection Program HazCom Training Topics Instruction in the nature of the hazard, whether acute, chronic, or both, An honest appraisal of what may happen if the respirator is not used. Explanation of why more positive control is not immediately feasible. Recognition that every reasonable effort is being made to reduce or eliminate the need for respirators. Why this is the proper type of respirator for the particular purpose. The respirator's capabilities and limitations. Instruction and training in actual use of the respirator Close and frequent supervision to ensure that it continues to be properly used. Classroom and field training to recognize and cope with emergency situations. Other special training as needed for special use. HazCom Training Topics Physical and health hazards Protective measures a miner can take The contents of the HazCom Program Training 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48 provide additional guidance on training and documentation.

Resources & Assistance Dust Control Handbook for Industrial Minerals Mining & Processing ANSI Z88.2 – 1969 1973 ACGIH MSHA Health Manual Company & Contracted Industrial Hygienist Health Equipment Rental Companies MSHA 30 CFR Resources & Assistance If you have questions, ask them

”Healthful workplaces for U.S. miners” - It’s your Job! Recognize that every miner should have a reasonable expectation that they will retire from a productive mining career free of disabling illness/injuries that were entirely preventable. Everyone has a role, but understand that this is your job as a Safety and Health Professional! Who’s Job Is it ”Healthful workplaces for U.S. miners” - It’s your Job!

A True Devotion to Health? M I N E R Do you have MINERS A True Devotion to Health? All Health Hazards at my mine have been identified Health Hazards at my mine are incorporated in my Training & HazCom Programs. Appropriate exposure monitoring is being conducted at my mine Respiratory Protection & Hearing Conservation Programs are in place at my mine Appropriate PPE is provided, used, and maintained at my mine Special Protective Equipment is provided, used, and maintained at my mine. Readily visible warning signs display the nature of the hazard and protective action required at my mine. Engineering Controls are in place, maintained, and effective at my mine. Effective Administrative Controls are trained, followed and posted at my mine. My Miners understand the hazards and associated health affects. We’re committed See you soon DREYER.ROBERT@DOL.GOV 214-767-8401