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Emphasizing suicide prevention among construction workers
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, the Associated Builders & Contractors is promoting mental health among construction workers. Keep Reading
Keys to protecting mine workers from heat stress
New research is underway to better understand heat stress and how it impacts those working within aggregate operations. Keep Reading
MSHA piloting vaccine outreach program
The program, which the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will handle, targets mining areas in states with vaccination rates below 60 percent. Keep Reading
Controlling conveyor system safety, efficiency
The most effective way to mitigate risks is to design hazards out of components or systems. Learn more about steps aggregate producers can take to improve production and reduce risks. Keep Reading
What’s ahead with MSHA on powered haulage?
With fatal powered haulage accidents this year already up over 2020, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will likely be developing a related rule for operators. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What the ‘end of masks’ means for the nation and the industry
The nation’s return to normal is ramping up with new COVID guidance on masks. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and magazine contributor David Chereb discuss what the development means for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
NIOSH awards recognize safety innovation
Suwannee American Cement was a winner in the stone, sand and gravel category this year within the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health’s (NIOSH) Mine Safety & Health Technology Innovations Awards program. Keep Reading
Ozark River Manufacturing provides portable sinks as coronavirus response
The NSF-certified portable sinks provide both hot and cold potable water to ensure safety for frontline workers interacting with patients or customers. Keep Reading
Returning to work in a new world
In the new mining environment, operators are confronted with a series of challenges to reassure their people that the workplace is safe. Keep Reading
