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Where MSHA and the industry are right now

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024. Keep Reading

Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence

The organization formerly known as the Industrial Minerals Association-North America issued awards and renewed a longtime partnership at a fall meeting. Keep Reading

Is heat illness regulation on the horizon?

Several states – California, Washington and Minnesota – have implemented heat illness prevention standards, and more states may soon follow. Keep Reading

Suzio addresses regulatory impacts on small businesses

Suzio York Hill’s Ric Suzio offered perspective to the House Committee on Small Business during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Keep Reading

IME, MSHA solidify alliance in name of safety, health

The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) are working cooperatively to achieve several objectives. Keep Reading

MSHA grants awarded for safety, health training

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to recipients in 43 states, as well as U.S. territories. Keep Reading

Five MSHA standards to watch out for

Ogletree Deakins leaders identify lesser-known Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standards that should not be overlooked. Keep Reading

Mining fatalities surpass 30 on the year

A fatal accident Aug. 30 was the 30th of 2023, and a Sept. 8 accident at a crushed stone operation pushed the industry’s annual total to 31. Keep Reading

Upcoming safety, health conferences to explore

Safety and health professionals across the industry have two meeting opportunities to expand their knowledge and glean insights that can be applied to their operations. Keep Reading

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