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Staying safe around electrical hazards

Columnist Steve Fuller presents a list of ways your team can increase their personal safety as it relates to electrical hazards. Keep Reading

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

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

A look back and what’s ahead for MSHA

The return of President Donald Trump to the White House in January should bring significant changes to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

How to effectively utilize the MSHA close-out conference

Ogletree Deakins leaders present strategies to make the most out of these. Keep Reading

Knowing your rights under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act

Mine operators and managers have rights, too, and it is essential they know what they are before the Mine Safety & Health Administration arrives. Keep Reading

What you need to know about MSHA’s impact inspections

Find out the differences between regular inspections and impact inspections conducted by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

How to track MSHA violations with citation tracking tool

Ogletree Deakins’ new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Citation Tracker helps the mining industry track enforcement history and identify emerging enforcement trends. Keep Reading

Effectively managing workplace exams

Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them. Keep Reading

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