Department of Labor
MSHA’s 2027 budget signals leaner staffing, tech-focused enforcement
The agency’s proposed budget would reduce staffing and expand the focus on AI tools, data analytics and technology-driven inspections. Keep Reading
Six mine safety developments that could reshape enforcement
There are a lot of things currently in the mix that could significantly change the compliance and enforcement landscape moving forward. Keep Reading
New opportunities for MSHA compliance assistance
The Mine Safety & Health Administration is aiming to improve compliance assistance for the mining industry with a new information hub. Keep Reading
MSHA information center emerges through new government program
The new MSHA Information Hub aims to provide miners and operators with clearer guidance on safety standards and regulatory compliance. Keep Reading
Defining the new independent contractor
Failure to properly classify independent contractors and document their status at the beginning of a relationship can now lead to issues down the road. Keep Reading
MSHA to award $1 million in safety grants
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will distribute Brookwood-Sago grants for safety education and training at mines. Keep Reading
Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants awarded
Ten organizations driving miner education across the U.S. will receive $985,284 in grants awarded under the Brookwood-Sago mine safety program. Keep Reading
Luck Stone hosts MSHA assistant secretary in Virginia
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association organized a day-long tour at the Bull Run Plant for MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson. Keep Reading
Supreme Court ruling blocks OSHA vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court ruling on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine mandate notes that the virus is not an occupational hazard in most workplaces. Keep Reading
