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MSHA’s transitions through the Trump Administration
A number of issues occupied the attention of the mining industry in 2017. Most of these issues arose as a result of the new administration in Washington. Keep Reading
An inside look at MSHA’s rulemaking
A few weeks before the new workplace examination rule was slated to go into effect, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) opened a proposed rulemaking. Keep Reading
What to expect from MSHA policy, leadership changes
While the first seven months of the Trump administration have been anything but boring, there's still a lot to find out about MSHA's course going forward. Keep Reading
What to do when MSHA demands documents
Imagine you are a quarry manager and you have received a letter from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requesting documents. What do you do? Keep Reading
How to handle employees working alone
Recent accidents spurred the Mine Safety & Health Administration to launch an initiative aimed at emphasizing the potential hazards involved in working alone. Keep Reading
Planning for a workplace crisis
Workplace accidents almost always occur suddenly and without warning. Here's how to handle them. Keep Reading
How to handle the closeout conference
The best strategy for a closeout conference, like an inspection, depends on a lot of factors. Keep Reading
MSHA to place emphasis on three safety standards
There are three categories of safety standards the Mine Safety & Health Administration will be emphasizing this year. Keep Reading
How Trump’s 2-for-1 regulatory approach translates to mining
There is a great deal of uncertainty in Washington regarding how the new administration’s goal of reducing regulations will impact rulemaking moving forward. Keep Reading
