Safety
Staying safe around electrical hazards
Columnist Steve Fuller presents a list of ways your team can increase their personal safety as it relates to electrical hazards. Keep Reading
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What’s next for MSHA amid government dismantlement
The current downsizing of the federal government bears watching, but mine operators should continue with their efforts to maintain safe workplaces. Keep Reading
Nominee put forth to head MSHA
Wayne Palmer, who worked at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) during the first Trump administration, was nominated this week to be the agency’s assistant secretary. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities up to start 2025
Five miners died in January accidents according to reports available on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website. Keep Reading
Ways to effectively control silica, prep for MSHA regulation
P&Q contributor offers best practices to better manage exposure at your operation ahead of a coming Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rule. Keep Reading
How to handle mine inspector misconduct
Most mine inspectors with the Mine Safety & Health Administration do act professionally on mine sites, but there are exceptions. Keep Reading
MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading
How to prevent slip, trip and fall events
With some foresight in assessing risk and taking appropriate actions, P&Q contributor Steve Fuller says slip, trip and fall events can be eliminated. Keep Reading
