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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 […]

HEAT STRESS OVERVIEW: Downloadable Handout for Miners

Understanding heat stress can help you to stay safe while working in hot environments.  There are several types of heat illnesses that you can suffer from if you don’t take adequate precautions, along with a number of factors that can increase their risks. Here’s a two-page downloadable overview about heat stress to share with the miners […]

CORESafety TV (June 2023) Module 14: Incident Reporting & Investigation

Welcome to the June edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.  Integrity in reporting and timely investigation are both critical steps for preventing future occurrences of safety-related incidents.  There are two categories that require different types of reporting: Reportable incidents  Non-reportable incidents Incidents cannot be investigated if they are not reported. All mining personnel should be aware […]

ELECTRICAL DANGERS: How to Stay Safe When Working Outside

Electricity can be one of mining’s greatest dangers, even when working outside.  In a space of just ten days in early 2023, three miners lost their lives due to electrical-related incidents.  On January 27, two contractors were electrocuted when a 14,000-volt overhead power line came into contact with their off-road dump trucks. The contractors stepped outside the cabs of their trucks […]

CORESafety TV (May 2023): NEW COAL MINE DRONE – RESEARCH TEAM ACHIEVES FLIGHT

Welcome to the May 2023 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.  Here’s some exciting news from a research team that has been working to develop a permissibly safe drone for coal mines – they have finally solved their main design problems and have managed to achieve flight with their prototype drone.  For the […]

CORESafety Reminder: How to Lessen the Risks of Blasting

Blasting operations on any mining site carry inherent risks that demand close attention during both the planning and execution stages. Back in December 2017, three miners were injured at a basalt surface mine when explosives detonated prematurely without any warning. The miners were located 130 yards away from the blast, but were nevertheless struck with flying debris that resulted in their injuries. […]

CORESafety TV (April 2023): MODULE #13: Occupational Health

Occupational health should always be treated on par with worker safety.  The only difference between a miner injured on the job and one who is impaired from an occupational disease is that the former occurs very rapidly, while the latter occurs over a period of time.  Accounting for occupational health involves a two-step process:  Anticipating, […]

MSHA’s Anniversary: Improving Miners’ Safety and Health For the Past 45 Years

On March 9, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) celebrated its 45th anniversary and recognized the many contributions that its dedicated employees have made to advance miner safety and health. The history of MSHA goes back to the Mine Act of 1977 when Congress established the agency and gave clear directions that the first priority and concern must always be […]