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How To Be Safe on Ladders and Reduce the Risk of Injuries from Falls

Providing proper training and then observing miners at work are keys to the success of reaching the CORESafety goal of 0:50:5. It’s also important to meet with the workers afterwards to identify any issues that might ultimately result in a safety hazard. Mining companies should always: Assess the training needs of their workers based on […]

CORESafety TV: March 2020

CORESafety TV (March  2020):  National Ladder Safety Month Welcome to the March 2020 edition of NMA’s CORESafety TV – the only online video series dedicated to safety in mining. The National Mining Association is following the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic closely and will be providing information as this unique and challenging situation continues to evolve. In the […]

CORESafety: The Diesel Exhaust RFI

Deadline Extended on Diesel Exhaust RFI Until September 25, 2020 The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has extended the comment period for information being collected on the effects and dangers of diesel exhaust.  The Request for Information (RFI) on Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust was first published on June 8, 2016. The extended […]