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CORESafety TV (March 2022): Four Pillar Collapses in 18 Months Spur New MSHA Initiative

Welcome to the March edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Since October 2020, four massive pillar collapses have occurred in limestone mines in the U.S. Each collapse was accompanied by a powerful air blast and the formation of a large surface sinkhole. The good news – those particular blasts did not result in any […]

Prevent Powered Haulage Accidents: Traffic Management and Roadway Design

This month’s CORESafety E-Comm focuses on Traffic Management and Roadway Design as integral components in preventing powered haulage accidents. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT When it comes to safely operating powered haulage equipment and other vehicles, traffic management is an essential part of assuring safe conditions. Always remember this: When placing signs, consider the time it takes for an equipment operator to […]

CORESafety TV (February 2022): New Developments in Industrial Hygiene For Mining Operations

Welcome to the February edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Industrial hygiene (IH) is a hot safety topic in mining these days and one of our CORESafety-certified companies is really taking it to heart. The company is Coeur Mining, Inc., headquartered in Chicago. In this month’s episode of CORESafety TV, we have a […]

CORESafety TV (January 2022): Worth Another Look: Safety Stories Recap

Welcome to the January edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. In this episode, we’re presenting an overview summary of 5 important safety topics that we researched and shared over the last 12 months. These include: Ladder Safety Drones in Coal Mines The new ErgoMine 2.0 app The Safety Session at MINExpo […]

National Miners Day: Remembering The Lives Lost and The Vital Work Now Being Performed

Each December, the National Mining Association and CORESafety recognize National Miners Day as our nation celebrates the hundreds of thousands of hard-working men and women who belong to America’s mining community.  With more than 13,000 mines throughout our country, it is the talent and dedication of these individuals that enable us to obtain the hard-to-access […]

Tips on Hiring Qualified Personnel To Enhance Safety Success: A New CORESafety Infographic

Here are two important factors in achieving a desired safety and health outcome at your mining operation:  How a miner behaves on the job  How you maintain a safe work culture  To ensure personnel are qualified and on board with your corporate initiatives, your organization should pay close attention during the hiring process.  CORESafety’s Module 10 explains how the […]

CORESafety TV (November 2021): How One Company Uses A Scorecard To Improve Haul Truck Operator Safety

Welcome to the November edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.  In today’s mining environments, most haul trucks are equipped with sensors that can provide an incredible amount of information for data scientists, engineers, managers and operators.  Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. is taking that data and using it in their recently developed Haul Truck Operator Scorecard. The haul truck […]

Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Announced by MSHA for 2021

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has awarded $1 million in Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety grant funding to help identify, avoid and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines.  The award is divided between 13 grant recipients to develop mine safety training or educational programs, to recruit mine operators and miners for […]