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Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

How to recognize signs of ramped-up MSHA enforcement

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Congress included in the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act what could be described as a “ramped up” enforcement scheme for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

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How to maintain sand classifying tanks, fine material screw washers

Maintaining a site's washing and classifying equipment is vital when it comes to keeping equipment up and running and downtime to a minimum. Keep Reading

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Overcoming Oversize: Oversize and stiffness ratio (Part 2)

Part 2 of P&Q's four-part "Overcoming Oversize" series explores the bench stiffness mechanism and how improperly designed benches ultimately lead to increases in oversize. Keep Reading

Social distancing may be a thing of the past, but certain behaviors spurred on during the pandemic will remain. Photo: General Equipment & Supplies

How equipment dealers are emerging from the pandemic

Although business is largely back to normal, the pandemic somewhat reshaped how dealers are going about their routines. Several share their experiences and how aspects of business may permanently change. Keep Reading

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How to retool your business for millennials

The right business environment can motivate younger workers. Find out what it takes to be a millennial-friendly business in the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

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Overcoming Oversize: Caprock in blasting (Part 1)

Part 1 of Pit & Quarry's four-part "Overcoming Oversize" series focuses on the location and treatment of oversize in the stemming zone. Keep Reading

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Why partnering with an OEM can optimize vibrating screen health

By partnering with a technical vibrating screen OEM, operations can rely on a team that manufactured the equipment, offering comprehensive diagnostic tools and more. Keep Reading

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Preparing mobile equipment for production season

Spring maintenance and tune-up tips to prepare your mobile equipment before ramping up operations this production season. Keep Reading

Richard Ash presented key ratios 56 years ago that could be applied throughout surface blasting conditions to give comparisons between multiple types of operations. Photo: iStock.com/Xesai

The 4 most costly blasting mistakes you can make

Improperly addressing certain mistakes will lead to increased drilling and blasting costs and performance decreases. Precision Blasting Services' Anthony Konya explains why. Keep Reading

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