Federal Mine Safety and Health Act

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Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Mine_Safety_and_Health_Administration
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Mine_Improvement_and_New_Emergency_Response_Act
gptkbp:applies_to coal mines
metal and nonmetal mines
gptkbp:date_enacted gptkb:1977
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages collaboration with state agencies
gptkbp:enforces penalties for violations
gptkbp:establishes gptkb:Mine_Safety_and_Health_Review_Commission
penalties for non-compliance
safety committees
health standards for miners
mandatory safety standards
criteria for mine closures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
gptkbp:impact improvement in miner health conditions
reduction in mining fatalities
gptkbp:includes provisions for whistleblower protection
gptkbp:influenced_by prior mining legislation
gptkbp:mandates emergency drills
safety equipment standards
regular safety meetings
gptkbp:promotes training for miners
gptkbp:provides emergency response plans
worker rights
inspections of mines
training for emergency responders
mental health resources for miners
data collection on mining incidents
investigations of mining accidents
gptkbp:purpose to protect the safety and health of miners
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Act
gptkbp:requires safety audits
safety training programs
reporting of accidents
personal protective equipment
hazard communication
notification of hazards
safety training for contractors
reporting of health hazards
safety signage in mines
recordkeeping of health and safety data
safety inspections before operations
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkbp:supports community health initiatives
family assistance programs
research on mining safety
environmental protection measures in mining.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U._S._Bureau_of_Mines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4