Safety
Fatal mining accidents spike in July, elevating 2025 total to 18
Mining fatalities this year are occurring at a faster pace than last year, which had 12 by Aug. 3. Keep Reading
Tips for managing fatigue during peak production
Seasonal workloads in the pit and quarry industry heighten fatigue and safety risks, making proactive monitoring and rest essential for worker safety. Keep Reading
Exoskeletons: A promising solution to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in mining
Exoskeletons are an emerging technology that could help with material handling tasks such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pulling or pushing. Keep Reading
Episode 46: Safety focus with P&Q columnist Steve Fuller
In this episode, Steve Fuller of the Steve Fuller Company touches on the importance of building relationships, how to address high turnover and seasonality, and tailoring safety messages to the realities on job sites. Keep Reading
MSHA debuts compliance assistance program
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) debuted the Compliance Assistance in Safety & Health program to support new mines, mine operators and miners. Keep Reading
New opportunities for MSHA compliance assistance
The Mine Safety & Health Administration is aiming to improve compliance assistance for the mining industry with a new information hub. Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading
How to keep yourself safe in the heat
Steve Fuller shares tips to survive the hot temperatures of the summer’s busy months. Keep Reading
Contract crusher shares value of MSHA collaboration
WD Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak details his company’s positive experience of late with Mine Safety & Health Administration personnel. Keep Reading
