Disclaimer

1. General Information

Information available through USAMSHS.org is provided for general informational, educational, professional, business, safety, health, training, and compliance-support purposes.

Website information is not intended to replace applicable statutes, regulations, official regulatory interpretations, mine-specific requirements, manufacturer instructions, engineering requirements, professional judgment, or official guidance issued by the appropriate governmental authority.

2. MSHA References

This website may reference the Mine Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as MSHA, as well as federal mine safety and health regulations contained within Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR).

These references are provided to identify regulatory subjects relevant to the mining industry and the safety, health, training, and compliance-support services described by USAMSHS.

References to MSHA do not mean that USAMSHS is MSHA, represents MSHA, acts on behalf of MSHA, or has been endorsed or sponsored by MSHA.

3. Part 46 and Part 48

This website may discuss training requirements associated with 30 CFR Part 46 and 30 CFR Part 48.

The applicability of Part 46, Part 48, or other regulatory requirements depends on the specific mine, mining operation, commodity, contractor activity, employee duties, work location, and other applicable circumstances.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted to mean that every mine, contractor, miner, or mining operation is subject to identical training requirements.

Mine operators, contractors, employers, and other responsible parties should determine and verify the requirements applicable to their specific operations.

4. No Representation of Government Approval

Unless expressly supported by applicable documentation, no statement on this website should be interpreted as representing that USAMSHS, its programs, personnel, courses, services, or materials are:

• Approved by MSHA
• Certified by MSHA
• Authorized by MSHA
• Endorsed by MSHA
• Sponsored by MSHA
• Operated by the U.S. Department of Labor
• Operated by any government agency

Any specific credential, approval, authorization, certification, qualification, or designation should be evaluated according to the documentation applicable to that particular credential, individual, service, or program.

5. Regulations May Change

Laws, regulations, standards, policies, guidance, interpretations, enforcement practices, and agency requirements may be amended or updated.

Although USAMSHS seeks to provide useful information, website content may not immediately reflect every regulatory or administrative change.

Users should consult current official regulatory sources when making decisions concerning legal or regulatory compliance.

6. Safety and Health Responsibility

Responsibility for mine safety, occupational health, regulatory compliance, hazard identification, hazard correction, employee supervision, equipment operation, training compliance, emergency response, and site-specific safety remains with the parties who have those responsibilities under applicable law, contract, policy, or operational control.

Use of this website or receipt of general information from USAMSHS does not transfer those responsibilities to USAMSHS.

7. Mine-Specific Conditions

Mining operations vary substantially based on commodity, mining method, equipment, geology, location, workforce, contractor activities, operational processes, and site-specific hazards.

General website information cannot address every condition that may exist at a particular mine, quarry, aggregate operation, processing facility, or contractor work location.

Site-specific conditions should be evaluated by appropriately qualified and responsible personnel.

8. Occupational Health Information

USAMSHS may provide general information concerning occupational health topics such as respirable dust, respirable crystalline silica, noise, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, and other workplace exposures.

Such information is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or manage an individual's medical condition.

Medical questions should be directed to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

9. Training Information

References to training topics, training programs, refresher training, new miner training, experienced miner training, task training, hazard awareness, or related subjects are intended to describe areas of potential training or compliance support.

Specific training requirements may depend on the applicable regulation, mine, occupation, work activity, individual experience, training plan, and other circumstances.

Website descriptions alone do not establish that an individual has completed any regulatory training requirement.

10. Consulting, Inspection and Assessment Services

A consultation, inspection, assessment, audit, or site visit cannot guarantee that every existing or future hazard, violation, unsafe condition, equipment defect, regulatory issue, or operational concern will be identified.

Conditions may change before, during, or after an assessment. Clients and responsible site personnel remain responsible for continuous safety oversight and compliance with applicable requirements.

11. No Contract Created by Website Use

Accessing this website, sending an email, completing a contact form, or requesting information does not create a professional engagement or contractual relationship.

A service relationship, when applicable, will be established separately through an appropriate agreement, proposal, authorization, purchase order, scope of work, or other arrangement.

12. Vendor Submissions

Submission of a Vendor Pre-Qualification form does not constitute vendor approval and does not guarantee:

• Selection as a vendor or supplier
• Placement on an approved vendor list
• A request for quotation
• A purchase order
• A subcontract
• A professional services agreement
• An assignment
• Future work

13. Employment Submissions

Submission of employment information through this website does not guarantee an interview, candidate selection, assignment, placement, offer of employment, or continued employment.

Employment and project opportunities may depend on qualifications, experience, availability, client requirements, regulatory requirements, project needs, and other lawful considerations.

14. External Websites

USAMSHS.org may contain links to external websites, including government websites, regulatory resources, social media platforms, email systems, or other third-party services.

USAMSHS does not control independent external websites and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, content, security, privacy practices, accessibility, or terms.

External links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsement.

15. Accuracy of Website Information

USAMSHS seeks to maintain useful and accurate website information but does not warrant that all content will always be complete, current, error-free, or applicable to every circumstance.

Users should independently verify important regulatory, legal, technical, safety, health, and operational information before relying on it.

16. Limitation of Website Reliance

Decisions involving mine safety, worker health, regulatory compliance, equipment operation, emergency response, engineering, legal obligations, or site-specific hazards should not be based solely on general information presented on this website.

Appropriate professional judgment, current official requirements, and site-specific evaluation should be used where necessary.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, USAMSHS shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages resulting solely from access to, inability to access, or reliance upon general information presented on this website.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

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