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Ventilation Additional Information Related Safety and Health Topics Pages Hazardous and Toxic Substances Indoor Air Quality Other Resources Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Federal Register Rules and Regulations 61.18(1996): 2543. Revises MSHA's existing safety standards for ventilation of underground coal mines. The provisions of the final rule are expected to decrease the potential for fatalities, particularly accidents which can result in multiple deaths, and to reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses in underground coal mines. Resources. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)  Safety and  Health Topics     Ventilation   OSHA Standards   Hazard Recognition   Possible Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 07/05/2007

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