Safety
Advances in safety management lowers fatality rate
Safety in metal and nonmetal mines in the first three months of 2016 improved over 2015. Keep Reading
MSHA increases focus on safety standards linked to mining deaths
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative of standards commonly cited following mining deaths, as well as nine underground coal mine exam rule standards for hazards… Keep Reading
The latest on highway funding, WOTUS and more
Hal Williford, president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. and chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) offered an update on areas of interest to the association at the recent Young Leaders Meeting in Austin, Texas. Highway… Keep Reading
Blasting, explosives safety training course available
RAM Inc. plans to host its annual Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course Sept. 7-9 at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D. According to RAM, the 20 continuing education-hours course will include an instructional tour… Keep Reading
Mandatory training contributes to record-low fatalities
Mining deaths have been on a long downward trend. The 28 deaths that occurred in mines in 2015 were an all-time low. A number of factors contribute to this continuous improvement. Conscientious operator implementation of mandatory safety training requirements is… Keep Reading
MSHA: 2015 safest year in mining history
Last year was the safest year in mining history based on the number of fatalities and injury rates per hours of miners’ exposure, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA… Keep Reading
ASGCO Safe-Guard Modular Conveyor Flat Guard
ASGCO’s Safe-Guard Modular Conveyor Flat Guard is a modular, powder-coated all-steel guard that can be mounted to the conveyor or surrounding area to serve as a barrier between workers and moving equipment. This eliminates accidental contact with pinch points and… Keep Reading
MSHA releases February impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its February impact inspection results, noting that federal inspectors issued 146 citations and six orders at 10 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines. In one particular instance, on Feb. 23,… Keep Reading
OSHA issues final rule on respirable silica dust
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. According to OSHA, the final rule will improve worker protection by reducing the permissible exposure… Keep Reading
