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MSHA delaying enforcement of silica rule for coal
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is putting off enforcement of its respirable crystalline silica rule for the coal industry by four months. Keep Reading
How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading
![The Mine Safety & Health Administration's illumination standard at 30 C.F.R. §56.17001. That standard requires “illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions [that] shall be provided in and on all surface structures, paths, walkways, stairways, switch panels, loading and dumping sites, and work areas.” Photo: ictor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GettyImages-173759245-300x153.jpg)
Shedding light on MSHA’s illumination standard
Given the subjective nature of this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standard, mine personnel sometimes feel inspectors make things up as they go. Keep Reading
What you need to know about MSHA’s final rule on silica
The final rule on reducing miners' exposure to respirable crystalline silica may create potential challenges for mine operators. Keep Reading
MSHA develops tool to connect miners with health care providers
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s new Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners. Keep Reading
Keys to protecting mine workers from heat stress
New research is underway to better understand heat stress and how it impacts those working within aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Developing a playbook on powered haulage safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health has several tools available that can be incorporated into safety programs for surface mobile and powered haulage equipment. Keep Reading
Controlling conveyor system safety, efficiency
The most effective way to mitigate risks is to design hazards out of components or systems. Learn more about steps aggregate producers can take to improve production and reduce risks. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson operation wins innovation award
The company’s Lowrys Quarry in South Carolina was recognized by several industry organizations for improving air quality in the cab of a haul truck. Keep Reading
