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Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading
Raising the bar on guardrails, machine guarding
Guardrails and machine guarding are fundamental safeguards within the aggregate industry, yet they are frequently cited standards during inspections. Keep Reading
MSHA awards 47 grants for training efforts
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) recently awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. Keep Reading
Safety hazards to watch for during seasonal maintenance
A slew of new hazards arises when disassembling, repairing, inspecting and maintaining equipment. Steve Fuller discusses in his first ‘Going Home Safely, Every Day’ column. Keep Reading
IME awards member companies for safety achievements
More than a dozen companies were recognized at the Institute of Makers of Explosives's (IME) annual meeting. The organization awarded its Safety & Health Certificates of Excellence, as well as its Tricia Appleton Award for Safety. Keep Reading
Transforming operations using AI technology
Find out how machine vision AI can position producers to crush and screen more sustainably and efficiently. Keep Reading
John Deere debuts SmartDetect on production-class loaders
SmartDetect combines cameras and machine learning to give operators a better view of their surroundings. Keep Reading
NSSGA names safety award winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named the winners of its Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. Keep Reading
Dodge launches intelligent breather for gearboxes
Dodge Industrial’s new Optify product allows users to remotely monitor breather status to extend gearbox life and streamline maintenance. Keep Reading
