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CORESafety TV (Sept. 2024): The Exciting Future of Virtual Reality in Mine Rescue Training

Welcome to the September 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Did you know that virtual reality (VR) is beginning to play a key role in mine rescue training? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been developing a VR program that will almost assuredly have a major impact on mine rescue […]

CORESafety Alert: More Information on Staying Safe Around Belt Conveyors

In a recent CORESafety E-Comm, we shared some information on staying safe while conducting maintenance on belt conveyors. But it’s equally important to be highly alert when you’re working on ANY job or task that brings you NEAR a belt conveyor. Here’s an example of why — Let’s say you are in a tunnel far away from an exit and the only way to […]

CORESafety TV (August 2024): This Is CORESafety — A New Look at NMA’s Proven Approach to Safety & Health Management

Welcome to the August 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. This month, we’re featuring a special overview report that outlines exactly what our safety and health management system is all about. We call it “This Is CORESafety” —  CORESafety is primarily designed to prevent mining accidents before they happen. In this episode, you’ll […]

CORESafety Alert: How to Stay Safe When Working Around Belt Conveyors

If you’re a miner who has to work on, near or around a belt conveyor, it’s important to always be aware of the hazards that you might run across. A significant number of injuries and fatalities over the last few years have occurred when miners were working in the proximity of moving conveyors, while some have involved maintenance of an idle conveyor. All […]

CORESafety TV (July 2024): Module #20: Contractor Management and Purchasing

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. CORESafety’s Module #20 focuses on contractor management and purchasing. This module includes: Ensuring all company-sponsored project proposals include safety and health management criteria or requirements.  Pre-screening contractors for acceptable safety and health management experience, qualifications and procedures. Ensuring all contractors and third parties are aware of your […]

CORESafety Warning: Hearing Damage and Loss in Mining Work

The mining industry is one of the top industries when it comes to the highest frequency of hazardous noise. Due to this noise exposure, miners can experience hearing damage and hearing loss at a consistent rate. One out of four miners—this includes all types of mining—currently has hearing issues already, and by retirement age, four out of every […]

CORESafety TV (June 2024): Module #19: Engineering & Construction

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. CORESafety’s Module #19 focuses on engineering and construction. When starting new mining operations or making modifications to existing facilities, it’s important to design, construct and commission them so that good safety and health performance is always promoted. Applying recognized engineering standards, procedures and management systems, […]

CORESafety Recommendation: Heat Safety Tool from OSHA and NIOSH

The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a useful resource for planning work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. It has a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location. It also provides occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH. The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool features: A visual indicator of […]

CORESafety TV (May 2024): How To Avoid Heat Stress While You’re On The Job

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Did you know that heat stress can sometimes be fatal? For that reason alone, it’s important to always use a buddy system. You and your co-workers need to know what to watch for when working in hot mining environments. This is true […]

CORESafety Reminder: How to Lessen the Risks of Working Alone

Working alone in any mining operation can increase the risks of having a dangerous accident or worse. Always do the following when you’re on the job — Evaluate the task(s) you’ve been assigned to do: Do you have adequate training, knowledge, skills and equipment to complete the task safely? Do you need any help, in order to ensure […]