MSHA
New head at MSHA – for now
Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed. Keep Reading
How OSHA’s silica rule will impact aggregate operations
Enforcement of OSHA's final rule to protect workers in construction from exposure will soon go into effect. What effects will this rule have on aggregate producers? Keep Reading
How to handle employees working alone
Recent accidents spurred the Mine Safety & Health Administration to launch an initiative aimed at emphasizing the potential hazards involved in working alone. Keep Reading
MSHA deputy administrator retires
Marvin Lichtenfels, the deputy administrator for metal and non-metal safety and health for the Mine Safety & Health Administration, retired from the agency. Keep Reading
MSHA: No mines eligible for POV notice for third consecutive year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration noted that, for the third consecutive year, no U.S. mining operations meet the criteria for a POV notice. Keep Reading
Planning for a workplace crisis
Workplace accidents almost always occur suddenly and without warning. Here's how to handle them. Keep Reading
NSSGA addresses regulations with US labor secretary
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) met with U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to address regulations faced by aggregate operations. Keep Reading
How to handle the closeout conference
The best strategy for a closeout conference, like an inspection, depends on a lot of factors. Keep Reading
Portable ‘mega’ cone contributes to doubling plant output
Single portable ‘mega’ cone is key to doubling output of Elam Construction’s aggregate production plant. Keep Reading
