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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC25-40-770: Employee exposure to noise limits

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  1. Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
  2. Agency 25. Department of Energy
  3. Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
  4. Part V. Air Quality and Physical Agents—Surface and Underground

Except for surface mines which are inspected by MSHA, employee exposure to noise shall not exceed the federal limit adopted for mineral mines. If exposure exceeds the federal limit, the director may require the mine operator to employ feasible engineering and administrative control measures. Operators shall provide hearing protection upon request.

Collected 2026-09-14T04:45:55Z. Source file · JSON

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