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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 […]

CORESafety TV (April 2024): Module #18: Documentation & Information Management

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. CORESafety’s Module #18 focuses on documentation and information management. The implementation of information management will help mining operations achieve business goals and adhere to demanding compliance requirements. All mines should keep appropriate safety and health management records, as designated by senior management. Watch […]

MSHA’s New Health Resource Locator Tool

Whether you’re a miner or a mine operator, it’s important to know where to find certain health resources, especially during emergencies. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has recently begun promoting its new Health Resource Locator for this purpose. The tool is designed to address your unique health needs and connect you with essential […]

Powered Haulage Accidents: Why It’s Vitally Important to Stay Alert At All Times

Powered haulage accidents are among the most deadly to occur in mining operations and you should always stay alert when working around anything that moves. Last year, a total of 40 North American miners lost their lives on the job, according to MSHA. Ten of those deaths were attributed to powered haulage incidents. Powered haulage includes motors and rail cars, conveyors, belt feeders, […]

CORESafety TV (February 2024): Module #17 ASSURANCE

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. In this month’s program, we examine why it’s critical for mining operations to assure people that there’s a reliable structure in place to analyze the fitness and effectiveness of their safety and health management systems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKGV0dbBItw Click Here to Watch CORESafety TV To learn […]

MSHA Enhanced Enforcement Program

MSHA’s analysis of recent accident data indicates that accidents involving customer and contract truck drivers, and managers and supervisors performing mining tasks represent a significant number of recent fatalities. As a result, MSHA has implemented an enhanced enforcement program to help improve safety and health in the mining industry. Any citations issued for violations discussed below may be considered for a special […]

CORESafety TV (January 2024): Sentinels of Safety Awards Video Recap

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Each year, Sentinels of Safety are awarded to the nation’s safest mines that have successfully reached a minimum of 4,000 injury-free hours. The recognition includes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories of both small and large mines. In this month’s CORESafety […]

National Miners Day 2023: Recognizing America’s Miners and the Vital Work They Do For Our Country

This month, CORESafety and the National Mining Association encourage you to join us in celebrating National Miners Day, a time for recognizing the dedicated men and women in the mining industry that help to keep our country prosperous and safe. National Miners Day takes place each year on December 6, the date that was established in 2009 to remember those miners […]