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Keys to protecting mine workers from heat stress
New research is underway to better understand heat stress and how it impacts those working within aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Developing a playbook on powered haulage safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health has several tools available that can be incorporated into safety programs for surface mobile and powered haulage equipment. Keep Reading
Addressing fatigue in the mining workforce
Shift work schedules can increase the likelihood of fatigue on the job. Implementing a fatigue risk management system is a proven way to combat fatigue within the mining workforce. Keep Reading
Understanding why workers fall
Falls are an imminent danger in mining, but having protection equipment and the know-how to use it is the recipe to avoid accidents. Keep Reading
Identifying safety risks through panorama photos
Capturing and studying panoramic photos is one way aggregate producers can build up their hazard recognition skills during safety training. Keep Reading
Effectively recognizing safety hazards at worksites
Which competencies are most critical for a "competent person" to adequately perform a workplace examination? Keep Reading
