mine safety
The coronavirus, MSHA compliance and things you may have overlooked
Producers have a number of new considerations to make when it comes to Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) compliance, including potentially citable areas. Keep Reading
How MSHA is responding to the coronavirus
Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) continues to perform mandatory inspections, the agency is encouraging inspectors to work in cooperation with operators on site due to the circumstances created by the coronavirus. Keep Reading
MSHA: No POV notices issued in last 12-month stretch
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) most recent Pattern of Violations (POV) screening period stretched from February 2019 to January 2020. Keep Reading
Agencies jointly pursuing solutions on silica
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health and the Mine Safety & Health Administration formed a working group to safeguard the health of mine workers regarding exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
Cemex USA promotes safety with dedicated week
Safety through leadership was the theme of this year’s annual Cemex USA event. Keep Reading
Workplace exam education opportunities available
With the 2017 workplace exams rule returning, the Mine Safety & Health Administration is hosting a series of meetings in November to educate its stakeholders. Keep Reading
Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading
MSHA’s 2017 workplace exams rule back in place
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) put this old rule into effect after a court vacated a 2018 update of the rule on examinations of working places. Keep Reading
MSHA chief to address NSSGA’s November event
David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will discuss the agency's latest efforts at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading
