What is the definition of “miner” for noise monitoring and who does this definition cover?
The noise standard does not include a separate definition of a miner. For purposes of the standard, the definition of “miner” is the same as in Section 3(g) of the Mine Act. It means any individual working in a coal or other mine. 5. A lot of questions have arisen regarding monitoring, and whether or not monitoring is specifically required. Please clarify my responsibilities regarding noise monitoring. The standard requires that you establish a system of monitoring that evaluates each miner’s noise exposure sufficiently to determine continuing compliance with all aspects of the standard. This means that whatever system you establish must keep you aware of when a miner is overexposed to sound levels, whether your exposure determinations are based on information from the manufacturer, sampling conducted by an insurance carrier, or by MSHA. 6. Will MSHA issue a citation for failure to notify miners of an overexposure to noise if I conducted the monitoring prior to September 13, 2000? (Exa
