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Safety Share: Consol’s Pa. coal complex setting production records but keeping focus on safety

Despite an ongoing secular decline in domestic consumption, Consol Energy Inc. is set to post a record coal production year from its three-mine complex in Pennsylvania, a sprawling underground mining operation several times larger than the island of Manhattan. The company has not only survived but thrived during an overall decrease in U.S. coal demand by locking up contracts […]

CORESafety TV: November 2018

Welcome to the November edition of CORESafety TV — the online video series from the National Mining Association. In this episode, we take a look at Module #10 and examine why resources and planning are integral to safety management within every mining operation. In order to be successful, there has to be close alignment and mutual […]

How to Reinforce and Recognize Positive Employee Behavior

People are more effectively motivated by positive reinforcement than they are with negative consequences. If you’re a leader who uses positive feedback and rewards when it comes to the safety and health performances of your employees, you’ll be more likely to see better results going forward. CORESafety’s Module 9 explains how to best reinforce and recognize […]

CORESafety TV: October 2018

Welcome to the October edition of CORESafety TV — the online video series from the National Mining Association (NMA). People are more effectively motivated by positive reinforcement than with negative consequences. Positive reinforcement works best when leaders respond right away after seeing someone who is doing things right. Informally, a simple word of encouragement such as “good job” or a quick written “thank […]

Five CORESafety® Participating Companies Receive Sentinels of Safety Awards

Five of the 20 American mining companies that received NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Awards last week are currently implementing CORESafety in their operations. The full roster of honorees was comprised of six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines. They were recognized in Washington, D.C. for their performances in 2017 by the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National […]

NMA Joins Federal Agencies to Honor Outstanding Achievements in Mine Safety, Environmental Stewardship and Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will gather this week to honor outstanding achievements in mine safety, environmental stewardship and technology. The awards ceremonies will take […]

CORESafety TV: September 2018

Welcome to the September edition of CORESafety TV — the online video series from the National Mining Association. Inadequate Communication is a potential source of danger or harm at any mining operation. But even having effective communications isn’t always enough when it comes to striving for the 0:50:5 objective of zero fatalities and a 50% reduction in safety-related injuries over five […]

What Does Swiss Cheese Have to do with Mining Accidents?

The Swiss Cheese Model of Accident Causation was developed in 1990 by James Reason and is widely used in industries throughout the world, including mining. When it comes to risk analysis and risk management, the model is an excellent visual representation of how accidents can occur unexpectedly. The model uses cheese slices in a diagram to […]

CORESafety TV: August 2018

Welcome to the August edition of CORESafety TV — the online video series from the National Mining Association. In this episode of CORESafety TV, we explore the Swiss Cheese Model of Accident Causation, which explains how errors caused by an unprotected organization can ultimately lead to unexpected accidents. You’ll also learn: Who created the Swiss […]

Safe Blasting Guidelines for Managers

If you’re a mining operations manager who’s responsible for some aspect of surface blasting, you’ll find our newest CORESafety infographic to be of particular interest. Based on information found in CORESafety’s Module 12, these safety guidelines for managers can help you control risks related to storage, transportation, handling and use of explosives, blasting accessories and agents. They […]