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CORESafety TV (December 2023): SPECIAL EPISODE – Part Two More Real-Life Stories from Mine Rescue Hall of Fame Members

Welcome to the December 2023 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. In this month’s special episode, we continue with the second part of our interviews with five Mine Rescue Hall of Fame members who share their unique and valuable insights with us. Facilitated by CORESafety’s Paul Krivokuca from the National Mining Association, the panel includes discussions with: TIMOTHY […]

CORESafety Keeper: Critical Item Checklist for Mine Emergencies

When an emergency occurs at a mine, it’s important to know exactly what to do. But in dangerous moments, it’s easy to become confused or overwhelmed. This month, we have downloadable “keeper” from CORESafety and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) that might help.  This is a Critical Item Checklist that’s good to keep on hand in the event of a mine emergency at your […]

CORESafety TV (November 2023): SPECIAL EPISODE – Part One Real Life Stories from Mine Rescue Hall of Fame Members

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.  It’s not often that you get to hear the real life story of an MSHA Coal Mine Rescue Hall of Fame member. Someone who’s been involved with highly-organized rescue teams for most of his or her adult life. But in this Part One of a two-part […]

CORESafety TV (October 2023): Module #16 – Safety & Health Management Assurance

Welcome to the October 2023 episode of CORESafety TV where we’ll look at Module #16 – Safety and Health Management Assurance. We’ll explore why it’s critical for mining operations to be in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Having an improvement cycle and applying the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” process can help you accomplish this. This is a four-step management method designed to continually improve the processes at your […]

CORESafety Awareness: Silica Enforcement Initiative from MSHA

MSHA is implementing a Silica Enforcement Initiative to protect Coal and Metal and Nonmetal (MNM) miners’ health by limiting their exposures to respirable crystalline silica. This initiative has four components: inspections, sampling, compliance assistance, and miners’ rights. 1. INSPECTIONS     Coal and MNM mines MSHA will conduct spot inspections for silica at coal and MNM mines. At mines […]

CORESafety TV (September 2023): MSHA Proposes New Crystalline Silica Rule And We Revisit Exposure Monitoring Story

Welcome to the September edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. One of mining’s greatest hazards is the exposure to elevated levels of toxic aerosols, including respirable crystalline silica. Exposure may potentially cause adverse health effects such as silicosis, nonmalignant respiratory diseases, lung cancer and renal disease. In August 2023, the Mine Safety […]

How Being Alert, Trained and Competent Can Protect You on the Job

Being exposed to potential high-risk safety hazards and environments while at work makes it imperative for miners to always be alert, trained and competent. The competency of miners can be verified in a variety of ways. One of these is through behavioral observation while workers are going about their daily tasks on the job. Afterwards, mine managers should meet with workers, […]

CORESafety TV: Module #15 – Minimizing Unsafe Behavior

Welcome to the August 2023 episode of CORESafety TV on how to minimize unsafe behavior in your mining operation (Module #15). Many mining incidents can be traced in one form or another to unsafe behaviors of workers on the job. When you optimize human behaviors, you’re less likely to have the potential for increased injuries and accidents. CORESafety’s Module #15 explains how most experts […]

MSHA TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY LINE: For Accidents and Hazardous Conditions

Do you need to report a mining accident or hazardous condition at a mine, an impoundment or an abandoned mine?  Here’s the toll-free emergency number you should call – 1-800-746-1553 This emergency number is staffed 24 hours a day by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).  Mine operators are required by law to report all mining accidents immediately within 15 minutes of […]

CORESafety TV (July 2023) TOP TIPS FOR MINERS: How to Handle Extreme Heat

Welcome to the July edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.  If you’re working in or around a mine this summer, you need to be aware of the dangers of extreme heat.  There’s no question that you can suffer from heat-related illnesses or even death if you don’t take precautionary measures while working.  Watch this CORESafety […]