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Part 56 — Safety and Health Standards—Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines

422 sections · Title 30: Mineral Resources

§ 56.1Purpose and scope.
§ 56.2Definitions.
§ 56.1000Notification of commencement of operations and closing of mines.
§ 56.3000Definitions.
§ 56.3130Wall, bank, and slope stability.
§ 56.3131Pit or quarry wall perimeter.
§ 56.3200Correction of hazardous conditions.
§ 56.3201Location for performing scaling.
§ 56.3202Scaling tools.
§ 56.3203Rock fixtures.
§ 56.3400Secondary breakage.
§ 56.3401Examination of ground conditions.
§ 56.3430Activity between machinery or equipment and the highwall or bank.
§ 56.4000Definitions.
§ 56.4011Abandoned electric circuits.
§ 56.4100Smoking and use of open flames.
§ 56.4101Warning signs.
§ 56.4102Spillage and leakage.
§ 56.4103Fueling internal combustion engines.
§ 56.4104Combustible waste.
§ 56.4130Electric substations and liquid storage facilities.
§ 56.4200General requirements.
§ 56.4201Inspection.
§ 56.4202Fire hydrants.
§ 56.4203Extinguisher recharging or replacement.
§ 56.4230Self-propelled equipment.
§ 56.4330Firefighting, evacuation, and rescue procedures.
§ 56.4331Firefighting drills.
§ 56.4400Use restrictions.
§ 56.4401Storage tank foundations.
§ 56.4402Safety can use.
§ 56.4430Storage facilities.
§ 56.4500Heat sources.
§ 56.4501Fuel lines.
§ 56.4502Battery-charging stations.
§ 56.4503Conveyor belt slippage.
§ 56.4530Exits.
§ 56.4531Flammable or combustible liquid storage buildings or rooms.
§ 56.4600Extinguishing equipment.
§ 56.4601Oxygen cylinder storage.
§ 56.4602Gauges and regulators.
§ 56.4603Closure of valves.
§ 56.4604Preparation of pipelines or containers.
§ 56.5001Exposure limits for airborne contaminants.
§ 56.5001TExposure limits for airborne contaminants.
§ 56.5002Exposure monitoring.
§ 56.5005Control of exposure to airborne contaminants.
§ 56.5005TControl of exposure to airborne contaminants.
§ 56.5006Restricted use of chemicals.
§ 56.6000Definitions.
§ 56.6100Separation of stored explosive material.
§ 56.6101Areas around explosive material storage facilities.
§ 56.6102Explosive material storage practices.
§ 56.6130Explosive material storage facilities.
§ 56.6131Location of explosive material storage facilities.
§ 56.6132Magazine requirements.
§ 56.6133Powder chests.
§ 56.6200Delivery to storage or blast site areas.
§ 56.6201Separation of transported explosive material.
§ 56.6202Vehicles.
§ 56.6203Locomotives.
§ 56.6204Hoists.
§ 56.6205Conveying explosives by hand.
§ 56.6300Control of blasting operations.
§ 56.6301Blasthole obstruction check.
§ 56.6302Separation of explosive material.
§ 56.6303Initiation preparation.
§ 56.6304Primer protection.
§ 56.6305Unused explosive material.
§ 56.6306Loading, blasting, and security.
§ 56.6307Drill stem loading.
§ 56.6308Initiation systems.
§ 56.6309Fuel oil requirements for ANFO.
§ 56.6310Misfire waiting period.
§ 56.6311Handling of misfires.
§ 56.6312Secondary blasting.
§ 56.6400Compatibility of electric detonators.
§ 56.6401Shunting.
§ 56.6402Deenergized circuits near detonators.
§ 56.6403Branch circuits.
§ 56.6404Separation of blasting circuits from power source.
§ 56.6405Firing devices.
§ 56.6406Duration of current flow.
§ 56.6407Circuit testing.
§ 56.6500Damaged initiating material.
§ 56.6501Nonelectric initiation systems.
§ 56.6502Safety fuse.
§ 56.6600Loading practices.
§ 56.6601Grounding.
§ 56.6602Static electricity dissipation during loading.
§ 56.6603Air gap.
§ 56.6604Precautions during storms.
§ 56.6605Isolation of blasting circuits.
§ 56.6700Nonsparking tools.
§ 56.6701Tamping and loading pole requirements.
§ 56.6800Storage facilities.
§ 56.6801Vehicle repair.
§ 56.6802Bulk delivery vehicles.
§ 56.6803Blasting lines.
§ 56.6900Damaged or deteriorated explosive material.
§ 56.6901Black powder.
§ 56.6902Excessive temperatures.
§ 56.6903Burning explosive material.
§ 56.6904Smoking and open flames.
§ 56.6905Protection of explosive material.
§ 56.7002Equipment defects.
§ 56.7003Drill area inspection.
§ 56.7004Drill mast.
§ 56.7005Augers and drill stems.
§ 56.7008Moving the drill.
§ 56.7009Drill helpers.
§ 56.7010Power failures.
§ 56.7011Straightening crossed cables.
§ 56.7012Tending drills in operation.
§ 56.7013Covering or guarding drill holes.
§ 56.7018Hand clearance.
§ 56.7050Tool and drill steel racks.
§ 56.7051Loose objects on the mast or drill platform.
§ 56.7052Drilling positions.
§ 56.7053Moving hand-held drills.
§ 56.7055Intersecting holes.
§ 56.7056Collaring in bootlegs.
§ 56.7801Jet drills.
§ 56.7802Oxygen hose lines.
§ 56.7803Lighting the burner.
§ 56.7804Refueling.
§ 56.7805Smoking and open flames.
§ 56.7806Oxygen intake coupling.
§ 56.7807Flushing the combustion chamber.
§ 56.9100Traffic control.
§ 56.9101Operating speeds and control of equipment.
§ 56.9102Movement of independently operating rail equipment.
§ 56.9103Clearance on adjacent tracks.
§ 56.9104Railroad crossings.
§ 56.9200Transporting persons.
§ 56.9201Loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment or supplies.
§ 56.9202Loading and hauling large rocks.
§ 56.9300Berms or guardrails.
§ 56.9301Dump site restraints.
§ 56.9302Protection against moving or runaway railroad equipment.
§ 56.9303Construction of ramps and dumping facilities.
§ 56.9304Unstable ground.
§ 56.9305Truck spotters.
§ 56.9306Warning devices for restricted clearances.
§ 56.9307Design, installation, and maintenance of railroads.
§ 56.9308Switch throws.
§ 56.9309Chute design.
§ 56.9310Chute hazards.
§ 56.9311Anchoring stationary sizing devices.
§ 56.9312Working around drawholes.
§ 56.9313Roadway maintenance.
§ 56.9314Trimming stockpile and muckpile faces.
§ 56.9315Dust control.
§ 56.9316Notifying the equipment operator.
§ 56.9317Suspended loads.
§ 56.9318Getting on or off moving equipment.
§ 56.9319Going over, under, or between railcars.
§ 56.9330Clearance for surface equipment.
§ 56.10001Filling buckets.
§ 56.10002Inspection and maintenance.
§ 56.10003Correction of defects.
§ 56.10004Brakes.
§ 56.10005Track cable connections.
§ 56.10006Tower guards.
§ 56.10007Falling object protection.
§ 56.10008Riding tramways.
§ 56.10009Riding loaded buckets.
§ 56.10010Starting precautions.
§ 56.11001Safe access.
§ 56.11002Handrails and toeboards.
§ 56.11003Construction and maintenance of ladders.
§ 56.11004Portable rigid ladders.
§ 56.11005Fixed ladder anchorage and toe clearance.
§ 56.11006Fixed ladder landings.
§ 56.11007Wooden components of ladders.
§ 56.11008Restricted clearance.
§ 56.11009Walkways along conveyors.
§ 56.11010Stairstep clearance.
§ 56.11011Use of ladders.
§ 56.11012Protection for openings around travelways.
§ 56.11013Conveyor crossovers.
§ 56.11014Crossing moving conveyors.
§ 56.11016Snow and ice on walkways and travelways.
§ 56.11017Inclined fixed ladders.
§ 56.11025Railed landings, backguards, and other protection for fixed ladders.
§ 56.11026Protection for inclined fixed ladders.
§ 56.11027Scaffolds and working platforms.
§ 56.12001Circuit overload protection.
§ 56.12002Controls and switches.
§ 56.12003Trailing cable overload protection.
§ 56.12004Electrical conductors.
§ 56.12005Protection of power conductors from mobile equipment.
§ 56.12006Distribution boxes.
§ 56.12007Junction box connection procedures.
§ 56.12008Insulation and fittings for power wires and cables.
§ 56.12010Isolation or insulation of communication conductors.
§ 56.12011High-potential electrical conductors.
§ 56.12012Bare signal wires.
§ 56.12013Splices and repairs of power cables.
§ 56.12014Handling energized power cables.
§ 56.12016Work on electrically-powered equipment.
§ 56.12017Work on power circuits.
§ 56.12018Identification of power switches.
§ 56.12019Access to stationary electrical equipment or switchgear.
§ 56.12020Protection of persons at switchgear.
§ 56.12021Danger signs.
§ 56.12022Authorized persons at major electrical installations.
§ 56.12023Guarding electrical connections and resistor grids.
§ 56.12025Grounding circuit enclosures.
§ 56.12026Grounding transformer and switchgear enclosures.
§ 56.12027Grounding mobile equipment.
§ 56.12028Testing grounding systems.
§ 56.12030Correction of dangerous conditions.
§ 56.12032Inspection and cover plates.
§ 56.12033Hand-held electric tools.
§ 56.12034Guarding around lights.
§ 56.12035Weatherproof lamp sockets.
§ 56.12036Fuse removal or replacement.
§ 56.12037Fuses in high-potential circuits.
§ 56.12038Attachment of trailing cables.
§ 56.12039Protection of surplus trailing cables.
§ 56.12040Installation of operating controls.
§ 56.12041Design of switches and starting boxes.
§ 56.12042Track bonding.
§ 56.12045Overhead powerlines.
§ 56.12047Guy wires.
§ 56.12048Communication conductors on power poles.
§ 56.12050Installation of trolley wires.
§ 56.12053Circuits powered from trolley wires.
§ 56.12065Short circuit and lightning protection.
§ 56.12066Guarding trolley wires and bare powerlines.
§ 56.12067Installation of transformers.
§ 56.12068Locking transformer enclosures.
§ 56.12069Lightning protection for telephone wires and ungrounded conductors.
§ 56.12071Movement or operation of equipment near high-voltage power lines.
§ 56.13001General requirements for boilers and pressure vessels.
§ 56.13010Reciprocating-type air compressors.
§ 56.13011Air receiver tanks.
§ 56.13012Compressor air intakes.
§ 56.13015Inspection of compressed-air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels.
§ 56.13017Compressor discharge pipes.
§ 56.13019Pressure system repairs.
§ 56.13020Use of compressed air.
§ 56.13021High-pressure hose connections.
§ 56.13030Boilers.
§ 56.14000Definitions.
§ 56.14100Safety defects; examination, correction and records.
§ 56.14101Brakes.
§ 56.14102Brakes for rail equipment.
§ 56.14103Operators stations.
§ 56.14104Tire repairs.
§ 56.14105Procedures during repairs or maintenance.
§ 56.14106Falling object protection.
§ 56.14107Moving machine parts.
§ 56.14108Overhead drive belts.
§ 56.14109Unguarded conveyors with adjacent travelways.
§ 56.14110Flying or falling materials.
§ 56.14111Slusher, backlash guards and securing.
§ 56.14112Construction and maintenance of guards.
§ 56.14113Inclined conveyors: backstops or brakes.
§ 56.14114Air valves for pneumatic equipment.
§ 56.14115Stationary grinding machines.
§ 56.14116Hand-held power tools.
§ 56.14130Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts.
§ 56.14131Seat belts for haulage trucks.
§ 56.14132Horns and backup alarms.
§ 56.14200Warnings prior to starting or moving equipment.
§ 56.14201Conveyor start-up warnings.
§ 56.14202Manual cleaning of conveyor pulleys.
§ 56.14203Application of belt dressing.
§ 56.14204Machinery lubrication.
§ 56.14205Machinery, equipment, and tools.
§ 56.14206Securing movable parts.
§ 56.14207Parking procedures for unattended equipment.
§ 56.14208Warning devices.
§ 56.14209Safety procedures for towing.
§ 56.14210Movement of dippers, buckets, loading booms, or suspended loads.
§ 56.14211Blocking equipment in a raised position.
§ 56.14212Chains, ropes, and drive belts.
§ 56.14213Ventilation and shielding for welding.
§ 56.14214Train warnings.
§ 56.14215Coupling or uncoupling cars.
§ 56.14216Backpoling.
§ 56.14217Securing parked railcars.
§ 56.14218Movement of equipment on adjacent tracks.
§ 56.14219Brakeman signals.
§ 56.15001First-aid materials.
§ 56.15002Hard hats.
§ 56.15003Protective footwear.
§ 56.15004Eye protection.
§ 56.15005Safety belts and lines.
§ 56.15006Protective equipment and clothing for hazards and irritants.
§ 56.15007Protective equipment or clothing for welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
§ 56.15014Eye protection when operating grinding wheels.
§ 56.15020Life jackets and belts.
§ 56.16001Stacking and storage of materials.
§ 56.16002Bins, hoppers, silos, tanks, and surge piles.
§ 56.16003Storage of hazardous materials.
§ 56.16004Containers for hazardous materials.
§ 56.16005Securing gas cylinders.
§ 56.16006Protection of gas cylinder valves.
§ 56.16007Taglines, hitches, and slings.
§ 56.16009Suspended loads.
§ 56.16010Dropping materials from overhead.
§ 56.16011Riding hoisted loads or on the hoist hook.
§ 56.16012Storage of incompatible substances.
§ 56.16013Working with molten metal.
§ 56.16014Operator-carrying overhead cranes.
§ 56.16015Work or travel on overhead crane bridges.
§ 56.16016Lift trucks.
§ 56.17001Illumination of surface working areas.
§ 56.18002Examination of working places.
§ 56.18006New employees.
§ 56.18009Designation of person in charge.
§ 56.18010First aid.
§ 56.18012Emergency telephone numbers.
§ 56.18013Emergency communications system.
§ 56.18014Emergency medical assistance and transportation.
§ 56.18020Working alone.
§ 56.19000Application.
§ 56.19001Rated capacities.
§ 56.19002Anchoring.
§ 56.19003Driving mechanism connections.
§ 56.19004Brakes.
§ 56.19005Locking mechanism for clutch.
§ 56.19006Automatic hoist braking devices.
§ 56.19007Overtravel and overspeed devices.
§ 56.19008Friction hoist synchronizing mechanisms.
§ 56.19009Position indicator.
§ 56.19010Location of hoist controls.
§ 56.19011Drum flanges.
§ 56.19012Grooved drums.
§ 56.19013Diesel- and other fuel-injection-powered hoists.
§ 56.19014Friction hoist overtravel protection.
§ 56.19017Emergency braking for electric hoists.
§ 56.19018Overtravel by-pass switches.
§ 56.19021Minimum rope strength.
§ 56.19022Initial measurement.
§ 56.19023Examinations.
§ 56.19024Retirement criteria.
§ 56.19025Load end attachments.
§ 56.19026Drum end attachment.
§ 56.19027End attachment retermination.
§ 56.19028End attachment replacement.
§ 56.19030Safety device attachments.
§ 56.19035Headframe design.
§ 56.19036Headframe height.
§ 56.19037Fleet angles.
§ 56.19038Platforms around elevated head sheaves.
§ 56.19045Metal bonnets.
§ 56.19049Hoisting persons in buckets.
§ 56.19050Bucket requirements.
§ 56.19054Rope guides.
§ 56.19055Availability of hoist operator for manual hoists.
§ 56.19056Availability of hoist operator for automatic hoists.
§ 56.19057Hoist operator's physical fitness.
§ 56.19058Experienced hoist operators.
§ 56.19061Maximum hoisting speeds.
§ 56.19062Maximum acceleration and deceleration.
§ 56.19063Persons allowed in hoist room.
§ 56.19065Lowering conveyances by the brakes.
§ 56.19066Maximum riders in a conveyance.
§ 56.19067Trips during shift changes.
§ 56.19068Orderly conduct in conveyances.
§ 56.19069Entering and leaving conveyances.
§ 56.19070Closing cage doors or gates.
§ 56.19071Riding in skips or buckets.
§ 56.19072Skips and cages in same compartment.
§ 56.19073Hoisting during shift changes.
§ 56.19074Riding the bail, rim, bonnet, or crosshead.
§ 56.19075Use of open hooks.
§ 56.19076Maximum speeds for hoisting persons in buckets.
§ 56.19077Lowering buckets.
§ 56.19078Hoisting buckets from the shaft bottom.
§ 56.19079Blocking mine cars.
§ 56.19080Hoisting tools, timbers, and other materials.
§ 56.19081Conveyances not in use.
§ 56.19083Overtravel backout device.
§ 56.19090Dual signaling systems.
§ 56.19091Signaling instructions to hoist operator.
§ 56.19092Signaling from conveyances.
§ 56.19093Standard signal code.
§ 56.19094Posting signal code.
§ 56.19095Location of signal devices.
§ 56.19096Familiarity with signal code.
§ 56.19100Shaft landing gates.
§ 56.19101Stopblocks and derail switches.
§ 56.19102Shaft guides.
§ 56.19103Dumping facilities and loading pockets.
§ 56.19104Clearance at shaft stations.
§ 56.19105Landings with more than one shaft entrance.
§ 56.19106Shaft sets.
§ 56.19107Precautions for work in compartment affected by hoisting operation.
§ 56.19108Posting warning signs during shaft work.
§ 56.19109Shaft inspection and repair.
§ 56.19110Overhead protection for shaft deepening work.
§ 56.19111Shaft-sinking ladders.
§ 56.19120Procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.
§ 56.19121Recordkeeping.
§ 56.19122Replacement parts.
§ 56.19129Examinations and tests at beginning of shift.
§ 56.19130Conveyance shaft test.
§ 56.19131Hoist conveyance connections.
§ 56.19132Safety catches.
§ 56.19133Shaft.
§ 56.19134Sheaves.
§ 56.19135Rollers in inclined shafts.
§ 56.20001Intoxicating beverages and narcotics.
§ 56.20002Potable water.
§ 56.20003Housekeeping.
§ 56.20005Carbon tetrachloride.
§ 56.20008Toilet facilities.
§ 56.20009Tests for explosive dusts.
§ 56.20010Retaining dams.
§ 56.20011Barricades and warning signs.
§ 56.20013Waste receptacles.
§ 56.20014Prohibited areas for food and beverages.
§ 56.23000Purpose and scope.
§ 56.23001Definitions.
§ 56.23002Written safety program.
§ 56.23003Requirements for written safety program.
§ 56.23004Record and inspection.