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MSHA & The Law

MSHA is intensifying its approach to workplace health. Photo by Joe McCarthy.

A few legal considerations on MSHA’s COVID-19 guidance

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Operators should familiarize themselves with current guidance and watch for Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) updates, write Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading

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Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez compare flagrant and reckless Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violations, and how those could change under the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021

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A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write. Keep Reading

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

Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary. Keep Reading

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Doran & Lopez: How mining responded swiftly to the crisis

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez applaud the mining industry for their ability to adapt on the fly and rapidly implement new policies and procedures during the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading

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Coming to grips with MSHA’s enforcement of structural integrity

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There has been an uptick in enforcement efforts related to structural integrity over the past six to seven years, due in large part to some high-profile structural failures at mines around the country. Keep Reading

Continuous improvement is an important and necessary part of a safety program. Photo: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/Getty Images

Resolving to carry out safety improvements in 2020

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Over time, everyone’s initial diligence in carrying out safety improvements falls by the wayside. Continuous improvement is important and necessary. Keep Reading

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Best practices for when MSHA requests documents

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Operators are understandably not enthusiastic about turning over materials to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), so preparation is key in the event the agency makes such a request. Keep Reading

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