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Mine Rescue Day Recognizes The Unwavering Dedication of Volunteers

October 30 is Mine Rescue Day.  That specific date was designated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) back in 2013 as a time to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of volunteers who risk their own lives to save other miners. There are more than 250 mine rescue teams that are certified and equipped to perform mine rescue […]

CORESafety TV (October 2020): Special Episode: The Incredible Benefits of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Mining

Welcome to the October edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. One of the hottest topics in mining today is the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Commonly referred to as “drones”, these systems are being employed by practically every mining operation in the world, including virtually all CORESafety companies. UAS programs […]

Usibelli Coal Mine Receives NMA’s CORESafety® Certification

The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Usibelli Coal Mine (UCM) for receiving CORESafety® certification. CORESafety’s approach to safety and health emphasizes accident prevention and uses a risk-based management system anchored in leadership, management and assurance. Its 0:50:5 objective is intended to help companies achieve zero fatalities and a 50 percent reduction in injuries within five years of implementation. Usibelli […]

CORESafety TV (September 2020): Improving Your Mine Traffic Flow Patterns Pt. 2

Welcome to the September 2020 episode of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Last month, we took you to Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford and Lone Star Mines, where we interviewed Mine Manager Bret Hunt about traffic safety improvements they’ve recently made. In this new episode of CORESafety TV, we continue by […]

CORESafety TV (August 2020): Improving Your Mine Traffic Flow Patterns

Welcome to the August 2020 episode of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Last month, we shared some important insights about best practices to lessen the risk of powered haulage accidents at mining operations. In this episode of CORESafety TV, we dig a little deeper into the traffic safety improvements that Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has been making at […]

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 […]