Safety
Emphasizing safety around the wash plant
Hazards to look for with wet processing equipment and keys to the most successful safety programs. Keep Reading
Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents
Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez spoke at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month, sharing her thoughts on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry. Keep Reading
The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick
After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely. Keep Reading
MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers. Keep Reading
New carryback solutions simplify maintenance
Martin Engineering says its latest reversible secondary conveyor belt cleaners reduce system downtime and labor for cleanup. Keep Reading
How to ensure a safe spring start-up
Matthew Armstrong, business development analyst with Major, highlights several key factors for producers to keep in mind to ensure safety during start-up. Keep Reading
OSHA plans to conduct inspections related to heat
A new Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) program will initiate inspections in ‘high-risk’ industries. Keep Reading
Senate confirms new MSHA head
Chris Williamson, who was nominated to be assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about four months ago, was finally confirmed for the post. Keep Reading
PCI unveils Ice-Eradicator for conveyor pulleys
PCI's new Ice-Eradicator is designed to maximize conveyor uptime in cold-weather months by de-icing and softening conveyor belts. Keep Reading
