Safety
Caterpillar introduces collision avoidance system
Caterpillar released a new collision avoidance system called Proximity Awareness, which is designed for surface vehicles. Keep Reading
MSHA: Mining deaths drop to historic lows
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released data that reveals fiscal year 2016 was the safest year in mining history. Keep Reading
MSHA’s Merrifield to retire
Neal Merrifield, metal/nonmetal administrator at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), announced plans to retire. Keep Reading
MSHA eyes mine safety for month of October
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued an alert because of the number of miners who have died at metal and nonmetal operations during the month of October since 1998. Keep Reading
MSHA, AEM target seat belt safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety alert for seat belt use. Keep Reading
Object-detection system aimed to eliminate collision accidents
Learn more about Preco Electronics' PreView Sentry object-detection system, which the company launched at MINExpo International 2016. Keep Reading
Preventing belt accidents
Special precautions at conveyor areas can reduce serious incidents. Keep Reading
MSHA safety alert focused on water hazards
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a hazard alert and best practices for miners who work near water. Keep Reading
Crusher safety enhanced with new technologies
In addition to increasing efficiency, new technologies provide a safer work environment around crushers. Keep Reading