Safety
NSSGA to discuss how to mitigate fatigue risk during webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is hosting a webinar Monday, Jan. 15 on mitigating fatigue risk. The one-hour webinar begins at 1 p.m. EST. Anyone interested can sign up for the webinar here. According to NSSGA, nearly… Keep Reading
NSSGA offering noise, dust workshop at AGG1
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Noise and Dust Workshop will co-locate with the 2015 AGG1 Academy & Expo. According to NSSGA, the workshop will begin March 19 – the last day of AGG1 – and run through March 21.… Keep Reading
CalCIMA reveals 2014 safety and member award winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) revealed the winners of its 2014 safety and member recognition awards at its education conference in San Diego. The award honors companies, plants and individuals for working to enhance workplace safety and… Keep Reading
The pattern of violations game
An order from William Moran, a Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission judge, dismissing MSHA’s pattern of violations (POV) charges against Brody Mining contains some rather interesting language. “Imagine, if you will, a contest of any sort,” Moran writes.… Keep Reading
Equipment focus: Talking tread
A conversation with mining tire experts on tire performance, technology advancements and safety developments. Tire pressure monitoring. Durability. Selection. Safety. These are just a few topics Pit & Quarry recently discussed with Roger P. Best, manager of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions’… Keep Reading
NSSGA voices opposition to civil penalties proposal at hearing
The first of several U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hearings on proposed civil penalty changes was held Dec. 4 near Washington, D.C. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) voiced opposition to a number of provisions in… Keep Reading
MSHA hearings to cover civil-penalty changes
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is scheduled to hold public hearings on its proposed changes to the civil penalties rule Dec. 4 and 9. According to MSHA, the hearings will be held in Arlington, Va., and Denver. The… Keep Reading
Distribution technology to be covered in December webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is hosting a one-hour webinar Dec. 4 titled, "Eliminate the Bottleneck on the Truck Scale." The webinar, which is part of NSSGA's AGG1 Online Webinar series, begins at 1 p.m. ET that… Keep Reading
Mine fatality causes and prevention
Here’s a breakdown of the fatal U.S. mine accidents this year through Sept. 30: Coal mines ■ Four underground employees on foot were crushed by equipment in operation. ■ Two employees were killed by unblocked equipment they worked on. ■… Keep Reading
