Safety
Navigating abatement disputes with MSHA
In their latest column, Bill Doran and Margo Lopez of Ogletree Deakins cover timelines, compliance strategies and how operators can avoid 104(b) orders. Keep Reading
Strengthening safety around mobile equipment in quarry operations
P&Q contributor Steve Fuller dives into some of the fundamental concerns to ensure teams get home safely every day. Keep Reading
MSHA awards Brookwood-Sago grants
Three universities were awarded a total of $250,000 in grant money, with the aim of supporting safety education and training initiatives. Keep Reading
NSSGA honors 2025 safety award winners
Martin Marietta, Granite Construction and Luck Companies were among those recognized for outstanding safety performance. Keep Reading
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
