Mine Safety & Health Administration
Episode 32: MSHA chief talks mine safety
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) joins the show as a special guest to look back on his two and a half years heading the agency that develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines. Keep Reading
Drilling and blasting events to attend in early 2025
Two educational events are nearing to build better drillers and blasters. 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
MSHA awards 47 grants for training efforts
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) recently awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. 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
Prioritizing conveyor safety, training and parts replacement
Martin Engineering’s Jerad Heitzler presents a healthy list of action items for mine operators to consider as they prepare for the upcoming winter months. 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
How a game-changing Supreme Court decision affects MSHA
In a 2024 decision, the Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old precedent in the Chevron decision. Find out what this could mean for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
