Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the U.S.A. Mine Safety & Health Services ("USAMSHS," "we," "our," or "us") website and the information, forms, resources, and communications available through USAMSHS.org.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

1. Purpose of This Website

This website provides general information concerning USAMSHS, mine safety and health services, training and compliance support, occupational health, operational support, vendor opportunities, employment interest, and related professional services.

Website content is provided for general informational and business purposes and should not be interpreted as a substitute for applicable laws, regulations, regulatory interpretations, mine-specific requirements, professional advice, or official governmental guidance.

2. No Government Affiliation

USAMSHS is an independent organization and is not part of, operated by, sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other governmental entity.

References to MSHA, 30 CFR, federal regulations, regulatory standards, government agencies, or governmental publications are made for informational, educational, or compliance-support purposes only.

Such references do not constitute or imply governmental approval, authorization, certification, sponsorship, or endorsement of USAMSHS.

3. Regulatory Information

Mining laws, regulations, standards, policies, interpretations, and enforcement practices may change. Users are responsible for verifying current requirements applicable to their specific operation, mine, contractor activity, workforce, equipment, location, and circumstances.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a representation that every mining operation is subject to the same regulatory or training requirements.

For example, applicability of training requirements under 30 CFR Part 46 or 30 CFR Part 48 depends on the operation and applicable regulatory requirements.

4. Professional and Compliance Support

Descriptions of safety, health, training, inspection, assessment, documentation, consulting, or compliance support on this website describe categories of services that may be available from USAMSHS.

The exact scope, terms, deliverables, schedule, responsibilities, pricing, and conditions of any professional engagement must be established separately between USAMSHS and the applicable client.

Use of this website alone does not create a consultant-client, contractor-client, employer-employee, vendor, partnership, joint venture, agency, or other professional or contractual relationship.

5. Service Requests

Users may submit requests for information or services through forms provided on this website.

Submission of a request does not constitute acceptance by USAMSHS and does not create a contract or guarantee that services will be provided.

Any services ultimately provided may be subject to a separate proposal, agreement, authorization, scope of work, purchase order, or other applicable arrangement.

6. Vendor Pre-Qualification

The Vendor Pre-Qualification form allows businesses and professionals to submit information for possible consideration by USAMSHS.

Submission of vendor information does not:

• Guarantee vendor approval
• Guarantee placement on an approved vendor list
• Create a contractual relationship
• Create a purchase order
• Guarantee an assignment or project
• Guarantee future work
• Require USAMSHS to solicit or purchase services

USAMSHS may request additional documentation or information before considering a vendor for a specific opportunity.

7. Employment Interest

Employment-related forms on this website allow individuals to express interest in potential current or future opportunities.

Submission of employment information does not guarantee:

• An interview
• Candidate selection
• An assignment
• Placement on a project
• An offer of employment
• Continued employment

Employment opportunities, when available, may be subject to additional qualification, documentation, verification, training, licensing, client, project, regulatory, or other lawful requirements applicable to the position.

8. User Submissions

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted through this website is accurate, lawful, and appropriate for the purpose for which it is provided.

You should not knowingly submit false, fraudulent, misleading, unlawful, malicious, or unauthorized information through this website.

Users should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through general website forms.

9. Acceptable Use

You may not use this website to:

• Engage in unlawful or fraudulent activity
• Transmit malicious software or harmful code
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts
• Interfere with website availability or security
• Submit automated spam or abusive form submissions
• Impersonate another individual or organization
• Misrepresent your affiliation or authority
• Collect information through unauthorized automated means
• Use website content in a manner that violates applicable law

10. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the USAMSHS name, website design, original text, graphics, logos, branding, documents, and other original materials displayed on this website are owned by or used with authorization by USAMSHS and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content from this website may be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, sold, or used for commercial purposes without appropriate authorization, except where permitted by applicable law.

Names, trademarks, logos, regulations, publications, or other materials belonging to governmental agencies or third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may provide links to external websites or services for convenience or informational purposes.

USAMSHS does not control independent third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, accuracy, accessibility, or terms of use.

A link to an external website does not necessarily constitute endorsement of that website, organization, product, or service.

12. Website Availability

USAMSHS does not guarantee that this website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical errors.

Website access may be suspended, modified, restricted, or interrupted for maintenance, security, technical, operational, or other reasons.

13. Accuracy and Updates

USAMSHS seeks to provide useful and accurate information; however, website information may become outdated, incomplete, or subject to change.

USAMSHS may modify website content at any time without prior notice.

Users should independently verify regulatory, technical, legal, safety, health, or operational requirements before relying on website information for a specific decision or activity.

14. Safety Responsibility

Mine operators, contractors, employers, supervisors, workers, equipment operators, and other responsible parties remain responsible for their respective legal, contractual, operational, and safety obligations.

Information or support provided through this website does not transfer responsibility for workplace or mine safety, regulatory compliance, hazard control, employee supervision, equipment operation, or site-specific decision-making to USAMSHS.

15. No Warranty

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its general informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

USAMSHS does not make warranties that website content will be complete, current, error-free, or suitable for every operation, project, mine site, regulatory situation, or individual circumstance.

16. Limitation of Liability

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

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

17. Privacy

Information submitted through this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy .

18. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Information concerning cookies and similar website technologies is available in our Cookie Policy .

19. Changes to These Terms

USAMSHS may revise these Terms & Conditions when necessary to reflect changes to the website, organizational practices, services, technology, or applicable requirements.

The effective date displayed at the top of this page identifies the current version.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

21. Contact Information

Questions concerning these Terms & Conditions may be directed to: