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CORESafety TV: October 2019

Dangers of Hearing Loss in Mining And What You Can Do Welcome to the October edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Nearly 1 out of 4 mining workers experience job-related hearing loss, according to a recent study released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Researchers analyzed 1.9 million U.S. […]

Dangers of Heat Stress: What to Know About Hot Work Sites

If you’re working at what’s known as a “hot” work site, you should always be aware of the dangers of heat stress and what it can do to you. A hot work site is a location where any combination of air temperature, humidity, radiation and wind speed exceeds a wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) of 79°F (26°C). These factors can help […]

CORESafety TV: September 2019

How to Address Risk Management In Your Mining Operations Welcome to the September edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Risk management is the term that describes the coordinated activities an organization uses to assess and control risk. CORESafety considers the risk management process to be necessary if you want […]

The Four Basic Principles Of Industrial Hygiene In Mining

Industrial hygiene is a term that directly relates to having a healthy workplace.  The objective of the industrial hygiene profession in mining, as well as other industries, is to prevent job-related illnesses in the workplace. In CORESafety’s Module #13 (Occupational Health), you can find a section that addresses this topic. In addition, our latest infographic identifies the four basic principles […]

Safe + Sound Week

Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign to encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. Why Participate? Successful safety and […]

CORESafety TV: August 2019

Machinery-Related Fatalities on the Increase in 2019 Welcome to the August edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. This month, we’re talking about the rise of machinery-related fatalities in both surface and underground mining operations. Powered haulage accidents that result in fatalities are often more prevalent, but now the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is showing a greater […]

CORESafety Tips: Sensible Safety with Seat Belts

Fasten Your Seat Belts For Safety.  It’s easy to forget to fasten your seat belt when driving or operating machinery around a mining operation. And yet, it’s one of the easiest things an equipment operator can do to stay safe. Wearing a seat belt can protect you against injury in the event of a serious accident. It can also help you maintain control of equipment […]

CORESafety TV: July 2019

Some Real World Insights Into Leadership and CORESafety Welcome to the July edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Leadership development is a process that begins with leaders understanding their strengths and weaknesses. This understanding helps leaders focus on areas of potential improvement.  CORESafety emphasizes that leaders in mining […]

Safety Share: Maintaining Good Health

  The old adage says, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”; however, the reality of wellbeing for those who work in mining is a bit more complicated than that. Factors affecting wellbeing go beyond physical health, stretching to mental acuity and vigour, stress maintenance, a positive work culture and proper work-life balance, along […]

CORESafety Tips: How to Lessen the Risks of Powered Haulage Collisions

Powered haulage incidents are one of the biggest safety concerns for mining companies and their workers. We’re now halfway through 2019 and there have been four powered haulage fatalities reported so far this year by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Many powered haulage accidents involve collisions with other vehicles or equipment. This downloadable PDF includes some best practices that may […]