1. 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

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

3. 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.

4. 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 ?

5. 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!

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. ”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!

14. 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
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