How can the acceptance of independent laboratory test and evaluation results contribute to improved miner safety?
Acceptance of independent laboratory test and evaluation results will provide for faster and less costly approvals by eliminating the need to conduct duplicate tests and evaluations. This will encourage manufacturers of safety-enhancing products, not currently in the mining market, to pursue MSHA approval. 4. How will MSHA ensure that products tested and evaluated by independent laboratories are as safe as products tested and evaluated by MSHA? First, MSHA will determine whether the laboratory is an independent laboratory and is qualified to test and evaluate the product to the applicable product safety standard. Then, MSHA will review the laboratories test and evaluation results to ensure that the results verify compliance with the standard. MSHA will request additional information, including repeat or additional tests, if there is any reason to question any of the results. MSHA will also conduct annual post-approval product audits on all approved products. 5. How will MSHA determine
