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Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)
Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading
MSHA awards 47 grants for training efforts
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) recently awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. Keep Reading
MSHA grants available to promote mine safety, training
The U.S. Department of Labor will distribute up to $1 million in funding to support the delivery of mine education and training. Keep Reading
State grant funds available from MSHA
Through a special program, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is making available $10.5 million in grants to support underserved mines and miners. Keep Reading
Safety meetings on the docket
Check out which mine safety conferences will be taking place this fall for industry professionals. Keep Reading
Taking safety beyond training mandated by MSHA
Training is essential to ensure miners understand how to safely perform a task. Training lays the groundwork for safety, but MSHA-mandated training alone is not enough. Keep Reading
RAM Inc. to hold blasting, explosives training course
The Blasting & Explosives Safety Training course is developed specifically for explosives engineers, drillers, field crews, safety personnel, D&B engineers and others working with explosives. Keep Reading
Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association to host virtual Safety Week
The association will host Safety Week virtually March 1-5. The weeklong series replaces OAIMA’s annual Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference. Keep Reading
Workplace exam education opportunities available
With the 2017 workplace exams rule returning, the Mine Safety & Health Administration is hosting a series of meetings in November to educate its stakeholders. Keep Reading
