Safety
How to handle mine inspector misconduct
Most mine inspectors with the Mine Safety & Health Administration do act professionally on mine sites, but there are exceptions. Keep Reading
MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading
How to prevent slip, trip and fall events
With some foresight in assessing risk and taking appropriate actions, P&Q contributor Steve Fuller says slip, trip and fall events can be eliminated. Keep Reading
![Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christopher-williamson-736-122124-300x153.jpg)
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
