safety hazards
Staying safe around electrical hazards
Columnist Steve Fuller presents a list of ways your team can increase their personal safety as it relates to electrical hazards. Keep Reading
Ways to effectively control silica, prep for MSHA regulation
P&Q contributor offers best practices to better manage exposure at your operation ahead of a coming Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rule. Keep Reading
How to prevent slip, trip and fall events
With some foresight in assessing risk and taking appropriate actions, P&Q contributor Steve Fuller says slip, trip and fall events can be eliminated. Keep Reading
Raising the bar on guardrails, machine guarding
Guardrails and machine guarding are fundamental safeguards within the aggregate industry, yet they are frequently cited standards during inspections. Keep Reading
Safety hazards to watch for during seasonal maintenance
A slew of new hazards arises when disassembling, repairing, inspecting and maintaining equipment. Steve Fuller discusses in his first ‘Going Home Safely, Every Day’ column. Keep Reading
What you need to know about MSHA’s impact inspections
Find out the differences between regular inspections and impact inspections conducted by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Effectively managing workplace exams
Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them. Keep Reading
Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers. 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
