Safety
Martin Engineering Safety Book
Martin Engineering has announced the publication of the industry’s first-ever reference book dedicated to reducing conveyor risk and injuries. Keep Reading
MSHA releases September impact inspection report
MSHA reports that federal inspectors issued 146 citations, six orders and one safeguard during special impact mine inspections in September. Keep Reading
Evolution Series: Safety and environment
Although environmental issues didn’t become mainstream until the latter half of the 20th century, producers always considered the safety of their operations. Keep Reading
Reference book presents conveyor safety best practices
A new publication from Martin Engineering is dedicated to reducing conveyor risk and injuries. Keep Reading
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