Safety
Avoid common PPE pitfalls with these effective practices
Steve Fuller dives into some overlooked aspects of personal protective equipment (PPE), providing tips to make your operation’s process smoother. Keep Reading
Small things that make all the difference with safety
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer perspective based on their accident investigation work. Keep Reading
MSHA information center emerges through new government program
The new MSHA Information Hub aims to provide miners and operators with clearer guidance on safety standards and regulatory compliance. Keep Reading
Keeping pedestrians safe around mobile equipment
Presenting fundamental elements to consider when creating or reviewing your operation’s vehicle pedestrian segregation plan. Keep Reading
Studson unveils new headquarters in Oregon
The safety helmet maker’s move comes after 706 percent sales growth between 2022 and 2024. Keep Reading
Why mental health in the workplace matters
Chad McDougal shares how a Vulcan Materials program is integrating mental health awareness and supporting the company’s safety culture. Keep Reading
Twelfth 2025 mining fatality reported
The mining industry completed the month of April without a single fatal incident. Unfortunately, a miner was killed in an accident on the first day of May. The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that the 12th mining fatality… Keep Reading
MSHA adds deputy assistant secretary for policy
McHugh Jim McHugh was appointed deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Prior to the appointment, McHugh was an attorney specializing in mining law and civil litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented… Keep Reading
Roundtable attendees talk MSHA inspections (Part 2)
In a discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders shared their experiences of late with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
