Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records
30 CFR 56.14100 and 57.14100
30 CFR 77.1606(c)
56/57.14100
(b) Defects on any equipment, machinery, and tools that affect safety shall be corrected in a timely manner to prevent the creation of a hazard to persons.
Part b applies to the timely correction of defects that may create hazards to persons on equipment, machinery, and tools.
MSHA policy can be found here: 56/57.14100
77.1606(c)
Equipment defects affecting safety shall be corrected before the equipment is used.
There is no MSHA policy for this standard.
Issues to Consider in Determining Compliance:
- Does the defect create a hazard to persons?
- Does the defect affect equipment, machinery, or tools?
- Would the defect create a hazard if the equipment, machinery, or tools were placed into operation in this condition?
- If left uncorrected, would the defect create a hazard to someone at some future time under certain conditions?
- Has the defective equipment, machinery, or tools been scheduled for repair before the defective condition(s) noted above would occur?
Other issues covered by related standards:
- Was the equipment inspected prior to being placed into operation?
( 56/57.14100(a), 77.1606(a) - equipment inspection prior to operation)
- Has the defect been recorded?
( 56/57.14100(d), 77.1606(a) - loading, haulage, and self-propelled mobile equipment defects affecting safety will be recorded by the mine operator)
- Would continued operation of the equipment, machinery, or tools be hazardous to persons?
( 56.57.14100(c) - unsafe items, including equipment, will be taken out of service or parked in a designated area)
- Has the equipment, machinery, or tools been taken out of service?
56.57.14100(c) - unsafe items, including equipment, will be taken out of service or parked in a designated area)
- Has the defect been recorded?
( 56/57.14100(d), 77.1606(a) - loading, haulage, and self-propelled mobile equipment defects affecting safety will be recorded and maintained by the operator)
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