# Hazard Communication (HazCom)
> **US Department of Labor** · Final rule and withdrawal of interim final rule. · Published 2002-06-21 · Effective 2002-09-23 · 67 FR 42314
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-15396
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Labor
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 42314
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 42
- **Publication date:** 2002-06-21
- **Effective date:** 2002-09-23
## Abstract

We (MSHA) are establishing this final rule on "Hazard Communication (HazCom)" to reduce injuries and illnesses related to chemicals in the mining industry. HazCom requires mine operators to evaluate the hazards of chemicals they produce or use and provide information to miners concerning chemical hazards by means of a written hazard communication program; labeling containers of hazardous chemicals; providing access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs); and initial miner training. While most of the requirements in this final rule are substantially the same as in the proposed and interim final rules, portions have been revised in response to public comments. The most significant revision involves the HazCom training requirements. Initial HazCom training for current miners will be conducted under the HazCom final rule. Conforming amendments with requirements for subsequent HazCom training have been added to existing training standards. With the publication of this final rule, the mining industry joins other industry groups in requiring that chemical hazard information be offered to employees.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/06/21/02-15396/hazard-communication-hazcom)
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