safety and health
Allen: Exemptions, spring provide reason for optimism
Clint Allen of CRH Americas Materials provides a guest commentary on the current state of the industry and how to best get through the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading
Yanik: The industry adjusts to the new normal
While rock is still being crushed across the nation, P&Q Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik writes how aggregate producers are taking new measures to keep employees safe while assessing the road ahead for their businesses. Keep Reading
Pennsylvania quarries, originally ordered to close, can remain open
The governor of Pennsylvania ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses within the state to close their physical locations late this week to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 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
Upgraded MSHA data system to assist operators with compliance
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) completed an upgrade to its primary data system, bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this feature on the agency's website. Keep Reading
MSHA, EPA rules to watch in the months to come
The Trump administration's updated agenda of pending regulations and upcoming regulatory rollbacks offers a glimpse of what's to come with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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
MSHA and the aggregate industry
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Mike Johnson discusses the ongoing process to select the next assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the evolution of the aggregate industry's relationship with MSHA, and more. Keep Reading
