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New NIOSH Infographic – How to Stay Safe With Fall Arrest Systems

Depending on their job duties, mine personnel often have the need to use fall protection at work. Between 2010 and 2017, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued 111 fall-related imminent danger orders for using personal fall arrest systems incorrectly or not at all.  To help miners better understand how to avoid such accidents, […]

CORESafety TV (July 2020): Safety Around Powered Haulage

CORESafety TV (July 2020): Best Practices to Avoid Powered Haulage Accidents Welcome to the July edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Powered haulage accidents are among the most common and the most deadly in the mining industry. These can include incidents involving haul trucks, front-end loaders, belt conveyors, forklifts and many […]

CORESafety TV: May 2020

CORESafety TV (May 2020): CORESafety Mining Companies Helping With Pandemic Relief Efforts Welcome to the May edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. In the last two months since COVID-19 has spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world, many companies have been contributing to relief efforts in a variety […]

CORESafety TV: April 2020

CORESafety TV (April 2020): Precautions That Miners Should Take During the COVID-19 Pandemic Welcome to the April edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Novel Coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – is continuing to have a serious impact on countries around the world as it spreads at a rapid and […]

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 […]

CORESafety TV: February 2020

CORESafety TV (February  2020): New Partnership Focuses on Protecting Miners’ Health from Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica Welcome to the February edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. On February 5, 2020, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) met […]