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MSHA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
1, record 1, English, Mine%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSHA 2, record 1, English, MSHA
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration 3, record 1, English, Mining%20Enforcement%20and%20Safety%20Administration
former designation, correct, United States
- MESA 4, record 1, English, MESA
former designation, correct
- MESA 4, record 1, English, MESA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MSHA stands for Mine Safety and Health Administration. MSHA is the United States government agency responsible for enforcing the health and safety regulations and standards for American miners. It replaced MESA in 1978. 4, record 1, English, - Mine%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MESA stands for Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration. MESA was the United States government agency responsible for enforcing the health and safety regulations and standards for American miners. It was replaced by MSHA in 1978. 4, record 1, English, - Mine%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
1, record 1, French, Mine%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MSHA 2, record 1, French, MSHA
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration 3, record 1, French, Mining%20Enforcement%20and%20Safety%20Administration
former designation, correct, United States
- MESA 4, record 1, French, MESA
former designation, correct
- MESA 4, record 1, French, MESA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement trouvé dans AMICUS. 5, record 1, French, - Mine%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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