aggregate safety
Episode 7: Safety and health in aggregates
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take a deep dive on safety and health as it relates to the aggregate industry. Additionally, the editors dig into the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s final rule on mobile equipment Keep Reading
Daily wheel loader inspections essential to safe workdays
There are a number of considerations operators should make to not only maximize the uptime of a wheel loader, but improve productivity, extend service life and stay safe. Keep Reading
Blaster’s guide to lightning safety
There are a number of precautions sites must take to protect blast crews from dangers caused by thunderstorms and lightning. Keep Reading
Modern approaches to mobile equipment safety
Machine design, regular maintenance practices and tools that support safety management are enhancing the safety environment around loaders and excavators. Keep Reading
Key safety areas to watch in washing operations
To uphold a safe work environment, here are some safety hazards to watch for around wet processing equipment typically found on aggregate-producing sites. Keep Reading
Luff Industries safety products
Luff Industries’ Return Roller Protector eliminates pinch points between the belt and rollers, as well as provides a basket to catch the roller in the event of failure. Keep Reading
NSSGA names Safety & Health Professional of the Year
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) honored Lehigh Hanson's Randy Mucha with its James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. Keep Reading
MSHA issues safety alert for drill operators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration released a drill entanglement safety alert to the mining community. Keep Reading
