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Episode 7: Safety and health in aggregates

In the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take a deep dive on safety and health as it relates to the aggregate industry. Kevin and Jack detail how safety evolved in recent decades as value No. 1 for producers, discussing the tremendous gains made in pits and quarries and where industry leaders are focused today. Additionally, the P&Q editors dig into the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s final rule on mobile equipment, with Kevin reflecting on his experience at the 2024 Operations, Health & Safety Seminar put on by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.


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