30 C.F.R. Subpart N—Personal Protection
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Adequate first-aid materials, including stretchers and blankets shall be provided at places convenient to all working areas. Water or neutralizing agents shall be available where corrosive chemicals or other harmful substances are stored, handled, or used. All persons shall wear suitable hard hats when in or around a mine or plant where falling objects may create a hazard. All persons shall wear suitable protective footwear when in or around an area of a mine or plant where a hazard exists which could cause an injury to the feet. All persons shall wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields or other suitable protective devices when in or around an area of a mine or plant where a hazard exists which could cause injury to unprotected eyes. Safety belts and lines shall be worn when persons work where there is danger of falling; a second person shall tend the lifeline when bins, tanks, or other dangerous areas are entered. 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 mechancial irritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment. Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal. Face shields or goggles in good condition shall be worn when operating a grinding wheel. [53 FR 32533, Aug. 25, 1988]
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 57—SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS—UNDERGROUND METAL AND NONMETAL MINES
Subpart N—Personal Protection
Surface and Underground
§ 57.15001 First aid materials.
§ 57.15002 Hard hats.
§ 57.15003 Protective footwear.
§ 57.15004 Eye protection.
§ 57.15005 Safety belts and lines.
§ 57.15006 Protective equipment and clothing for hazards and irritants.
§ 57.15007 Protective equipment or clothing for welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
§ 57.15014 Eye protection when operating grinding wheels.
Surface Only
§ 57.15020 Life jackets and belts.
Life jackets or belts shall be worn where there is danger from falling into water.
Underground Only
§ 57.15030 Provision and maintenance of self-rescue devices.
A 1-hour self-rescue device approved by MSHA and NIOSH under 42 CFR part 84 shall be made available by the operator to all personnel underground. Each operator shall maintain self-rescue devices in good condition.
[60 FR 30401, June 8, 1995]
§ 57.15031 Location of self-rescue devices.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) and (c) of this section, self-rescue devices meeting the requirements of standard 57.15030 shall be worn or carried by all persons underground.
(b) Where the wearing or carrying of self-rescue devices meeting the requirements of standard 57.15030 is hazardous to a person, such self-rescue devices shall be located at a distance no greater than 25 feet from such person.
(c) Where a person works on or around mobile equipment, self-rescue devices may be placed in a readily accessible location on such equipment.
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