safety hazards

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Five MSHA standards to watch out for

Bill Doran and Margo Lopez Published Sep 20, 2023

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

Before operating a loader, check for chips and cracks in the windows. Also, make sure the glass is free of dirt that could present safety issues. Photo: P&Q Staff

Wheel loader walk-around pointers

Edited by Kevin Yanik Published Sep 13, 2022

Review items and hazards operators should look for in and around wheel loaders to ensure safer jobsites. Keep Reading

New safety app helps miners identify hazards

Zach Mentz Published Apr 8, 2021

Version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app is an on-the-ground resource and auditing app to help miners identify, record and track safety hazards at jobsites. Keep Reading

MSHA weighs in on spring start-up

P&Q Staff Published Mar 2, 2021

P&Q reached out to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) with three questions related to spring start-up. A department spokesperson offered a reply. Keep Reading

An example of solid and liquid contaminants observed during the shadowing period. Photo courtesy of NIOSH

Overcoming common slip, trip and fall hazards

Mahiyar F. Nasarwanji, Alan G. Mayton, Jonisha P. Pollard, Ashley E. Whitson, Lydia M. Kocher, Mary Ellen Nelson and Patrick G. Dempsey Published Dec 30, 2019

Check out these proactive measures, based on National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health research, to help your operation avoid serious incidents. Keep Reading

Quiz: Are you an expert at recognizing safety hazards?

P&Q Staff Published Jun 15, 2018

Recognizing safety hazards is the first step in maintaining a safe work environment. Test your knowledge to see how much you know about recognizing hazards. Keep Reading